May 2016 - Temple Beth Am

Commentator
Nisan/Iyar 5776
May 2016
Shabbat Services
In This Issue
Shabbat­Services­­2­
Annual­Meeting­3­­
From­Strength­to­Strength­­4
Clergy’s­Corner­­5
President’s­Message­6
Sister­Congregation­7
Membership­­8/9
Youth­Engagement­Religious­­
School­­10/11
Day­School­­12
Admissions­13
WedneSday, May 25
Lag­BaOmer­begins­at­sunset
Friday evening, May 6
29­Nisan,­14th­Day­of­the­Omer
6:00­p.m.­­­­­­
Pre-Neg
6:30­p.m.­­­­­­
Shabbat­Services
thurSday, May 26
Lag­BaOmer
Saturday May 7, 2016
9:00­a.m.­­­­­­­­
Torah­Study
10:30­a.m.­­­­­
Morning­Minyan
10:30­a.m.­­­­­­­ Bat­Mitzvah­of­Mia­Crabill
5:30­p.m.­­­­­­
Bar­Mitzvah­of­Robert­Mazer
Friday, May 27
20­Iyar,­35th­Day­of­the­Omer­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­
6:00­p.m.­­­­­­­­­­­­ Pre-Neg
6:30­p.m.­­­­­­­­­­­­­ Shabbat­Services
Torah­Portion­–­Acharei­Mot
Leviticus­18:1­–­30
Haftarah­–­Ezekiel­22:6­–­19
Saturday May 28, 2016
9:00­a.m.­­­­­­­­­­ Torah­Study
10:30­a.m.­­­­­­
Morning­Minyan
Friday evening, May 13
6­Iyar,­21st­Day­of­the­Omer
6:00­p.m.­­­­­­­­­­­ How­‘bout­Shabbat
6:00­p.m.­­­­­­­­­­ Pre-Neg
6:30­p.m.­­­­­­­­­­­ Shabbat­Services­
with­Talmud­Torah­Award
Torah­Portion­–­­B’har
Leviticus­25:1­–­26:2­
Haftarah­–­Jeremiah­32:6­–­27­­
Programming­­14
Talmud­Torah­16
Campus­Activities­­17
Confirmands­18
YERS­19
Mazel­Tov­­19
Current­of­Life­­19
New­Members­­19
Sisterhood­­20/21
Families­w/Young­Children­22­
Rentals­at­TBAM­23
Basketball­Regn.­23
B’nai­Mitzvah­­24
Membership­Letter­25
Tikkun­Olam­26
Our­Jewish­Heritage­­27
HHD­New­Prayer­Books­28
Tuesdays­with­Manny­28
Cuba­Trip­28
In­Loving­Memory­29
We­Give 30/31­­­
Professional­Directory­32
Saturday May 14, 2016
9:00­a.m.­­­­­­­­­­­­­­Torah­Study
10:30­a.m.­­­­­­­­­ Morning­Minyan
10:30­a.m.­­­­­­­­­­ Bar­Mitzvah­of­Jacob­Wolfe
5:30­p.m.­­­­­­­­­­ Bat­Mitzvah­of­Peyton­Mandelbaum­­­­­­
Torah­Portion­–­Kedoshim
Leviticus­19:1­–­20:27
Haftarah­–­Amos­9:7­–­15
Friday evening, May 20
13­Iyar,­28th­Day­of­the­­­Omer
6:00­p.m.­­­­­­
Pre-Neg
6:30­p.m.­­­­­­­­­­ Shabbat­Services­with­Confirmation
Saturday May 21, 2016
9:00­a.m.­­­­­­­­­ Torah­Study
10:30­a.m.­­­­­­­­­ Morning­Minyan
5:30­p.m.­­­­­­­­­ Bat­Mitzvah­of­Emma­Casey
Torah­Portion­–­­Emor
Leviticus­21:1­–­24:23
Haftarah­–­Ezekiel­44:15­–­31
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teMPLe Beth aM annuaL Meeting
Sunday, May 22, 2016 • 4:30 p.m.
Location to be announced.
temple President Bill grossman,
other board members and
Beth am staff will be on hand.
Feel free to ask your questions.
refreshments served.
rSvP to Mindy robbin,
mrobbin@tbam.org.
May 2016 • Page 4
Commentator
From Strength to Strength
rabbi Jeremy Barras
jbarras@tbam.org
the essence of yom haShoah
In­1953­David­Ben­Gurion­established­Yom­HaShoah­in­Israel­as
a­national­day­of­remembrance­and­mourning.­­In­that­day­and
age,­the­wounds­of­the­Shoah­in­the­nascent­Jewish­State­were
fresh­and­ubiquitous,­and­a­day­of­collective­mourning­was
required.­­Yet,­ever­since­1953,­that­day­has­remained­a­hallowed
and­sacred­time­much­respected­by­the­Israeli­population.
Schools­and­public­institutions­continue­with­their­annual
memorials,­the­Prime­Minister­and­other­dignitaries­surrounded
by­survivors,­speaks­in­the­Warsaw­Ghetto­Memorial­Courtyard
at­Yad­Vahsem,­and­the­entire­nation­grinds­to­a­standstill­for
two­minutes­in­the­morning­when­the­air­raid­sirens­blare
across­every­inch­of­the­country.­­In­Israel,­Yom­HaShoah­is­a
day­that­Israelis­mourn­with­each­other­over­the­tragedy­that
befell­our­people.
In­our­day­the­Holocaust­remains­a­very­present­reminder­of
our­history,­antisemitism­(which­is­painfully­gaining­steam­once
again),­and­the­need­for­the­Jewish­people­to­have­a­homeland
to­go­to­where­Jews­are­protected­and­can­live­freely­as­Jews.
When­we­visit­places­like­Washington,­D.C.,­or­Berlin,­or
Amersterdam,­or­Jerusalem,­often­places­like­the­National
Holocaust­Museum­or­the­Anne­Frank­House­are­on­our
itineraries.­­When­Holocaust­movies­come­out­we­usually
attend­them.­­When­new­books­are­published­we­check­them
out.­­The­Holocaust­in­no­way­has­disappeared­from­the
consciousness­of­the­modern­Jew.­­
What­has­changed­in­my­estimation­is­the­way­in­which­the
Holocaust­is­mourned.­­For­years­I­have­been­going­to­Yom
HaShoah­events­that­are­typically­moving­and­painful.­­They
often­feature­a­Holocaust­survivor,­appropriate­prayers­and
memorials.­­What­they­no­longer­seem­to­feature­though­are
robust­crowds.­­They­generally­are­older­groups­of­people­who
were­alive­at­the­time­of­the­Holocaust­or­were­personally
affected­by­it.­­While­their­presence­is­vital,­the­irony­is­that
they­already­know­the­story­and­understand­the­lessons
learned.­­It­is­the­next­generations­that­did­not­live­through­it,
who­have­not­and­may­never­have­meaningful­interactions­with
survivors­that­need­to­hear­the­message.­­It­is­true­that­we­can
learn­about­the­Holocaust­on­our­own,­go­to­museums,­read
books,­and­see­movies.­­But­Yom­HaShoah­was­meant­to­be
something­else.­­Certainly­it­is­a­time­to­learn­about­the
Holocaust,­but­that­is­something­that­can­be­done­virtually­any
day.­­What­Yom­HaShoah­is­meant­to­be­is­a­day­in­which­the
Jewish­people­stand­together­united­in­remembrance­of­what
happened­to­our­ancestors,­in­memorial­to­their­names,­and­in­
understanding­that­the­Jewish­people­were­singled­out­by­evil
because­Judaism­represents­morality­and­the­antithesis­of­Nazi
ideology.­­If­we­forget­to­stand­together­on­this­one­day­of­the
year,­to­take­time­to­remember­this­greatest­of­our­tragedies,­we
run­the­risk­of­passing­this­message­on­to­the­next­generations,
and­to­fracturing­the­links­that­are­supposed­to­bind­one
generation­to­the­next.­­Let­us­no­longer­simply­say­Never
Forget;­let’s­take­active­steps­to­fill­the­mandate­of
remembrance­that­our­tradition­demands.
rabbi Jeremy Barras
Clergy’s Corner
rabbi Judith Kempler
jkempler@tbam.org
In­2006,­screenwriter­and­author­Nora­Ephron­published­her
book,­I Feel Bad About My Neck: And Other Thoughts on Being
a Woman. In­this­book,­Ms.­Ephron­writes­about­the­trials­and
tribulations­of­growing­older:­from­becoming­an­empty­nester
to­re-thinking­aging­bodies,­to­new­perspectives­on­living­and
love.­Over­the­last­few­months,­I’ve­spent­time­reflecting­on­a
similar­self-consciousness­but­focused­on­a­different­part­of
the­body:­lately,­I’ve­been­feeling­bad­about­my­head.­I’m­not
dizzy­or­forgetful­(other­than­the­usual­“mommy-brain”­that
comes­from­the­sleep­deprivation­of­having­little­children).
But­rather,­I’ve­been­thinking­a­lot­about­what­I­wear,­or
don’t­wear­on­my­head­during­services.­For­most­of­the­years
of­my­rabbinical­career­I­have­not­worn­a­kippah.­It­is­not
because­I­am­philosophically­opposed­to­them;­quite­the
opposite!­As­someone­whose­initial­religious­upbringing­was
in­modern­Orthodoxy,­I­came­to­feel­that­kippot were­for­men
and­other­types­of­“head­coverings”­were­for­women.
Although­my­affiliations­have­changed­over­the­years,­my
“kishkes”­did­not.­During­our­first­year­of­rabbinical­school­in
Israel,­I­occasionally­wore­scarves­or­hats­to­services­but
never­a­kippah.­It­just­never­felt­right.­
reminder­to­pause­and­ask­ourselves­what­are­our
motivations?­Do­we­need­to­do­or­say­a­certain­thing­at­this
moment­in­time?­Can­we­reflect,­use­restraint­or­take­a
moment­to­reframe­our­intentions?­
So­this­Shabbat,­you­might­see­me­wearing­a­kippah.­Or­not.
But,­I’m­experimenting­with­this­important­signifier­in­hopes
that­it­will­elevate­my­tefilah and­allow­me­a­deeper­spiritual
connection­to­my­thoughts,­prayers­and­actions.­What­does
your­kippah do­for­you?­
rabbi Judith Kempler
But,­this­year,­something­shifted­in­me.­I­started­noticing­my
uncovered­head­and­wondering,­is­it­time­to­make­a­change.
In­attempting­to­answer­this­question­for­myself,­I’ve­been
researching­the­historical­origins­of­kippot and­the­Jewish
practices­surrounding­them.­Although­pious­men­(and
women)­have­been­covering­their­heads­for­hundreds­of
years,­the­practice­of­wearing­a­kippah­is­just­that:­a­minhag,
a­custom­that­has­evolved­over­centuries­to­become­a
universal­marker­for­observant­Jews.­But,­what­does­wearing
a­kippah DO­for­us?­How­does­it­help­us­connect­to­God?­To
Jewish­practice?­To­the­spiritual­lives?
A­story­is­told­in­the­Talmud­(Shabbat­156b)­about­a­boy­who
has­a­propensity­towards­stealing.­To­suppress­his
kleptomania­his­mother­insisted­that­he­keep­his­head
covered­at­all­times.­And,­as­long­as­his­head­was­covered,­he
did­not­steal!­But,­he­did­not­know­or­understand­WHY­she
told­him­to­wear­the­kippah.­And­one­day,­the­kippah flew­off
in­the­wind­and­he­climbed­up­a­tree­and­stole­a­cluster­of
dates­(from­a­tree­that­did­not­belong­to­him!)­
What­do­we­learn­from­this­story?­Kippot prevent
kleptomania­(perhaps)­OR­perhaps­more­broadly,­wearing­a
kippah­is­a­reminder­of­something­profoundly­important:­our
inclinations­do­not­rule­our­behavior.­It­is­not­only­what­we
think­and­feel­that­determines­what­we­do­at­any­given­time.
And­yet,­going­about­our­daily­lives­it­is­easy­to­forget­this
notion.­Before­we­react­or­engage­or­answer,­we­need­a
Compassionate visits by Clergy
Please­let­us­know­when­you­or­a­family­member­is­in­the
hospital,­a­nursing­home,­or­with­home-care­or­hospice.­­
We­want­to­be­there­with you­because­we­are­here­for you.
Rabbi­Barras,­Cantor­Nelson,­Rabbi­Kempler­and­Rabbi
Greengrass­are­your Clergy.­Due­to­hospital­privacy­policies
we­are­unable­to­inquire­about­congregants.­Please­call­the
clergy­office­to­let­us­know­when­we­may­visit­you­or­a
loved­one.­
Mindy robbin,­mrobbin@tbam.org­or­786.364.9446.
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Commentator
Message
from the
president
William­Grossman
wgrossman@tbam.org
Did­you­know­that­Pesach­is­oldest­continuously
celebrated­Jewish­holiday?­­It­is­also­the­most­observed
Jewish­holiday.­­I­hope­you­all­had­the­opportunity­to
observe­Pesach­with­friends­and­family.­­For­those­that
cooked­and­prepared­on­the­second­night,­consider
coming­to­temple­next­year,­it’s­a­wonderful­family­service
and­no­mess­and­no­fuss…but­also­no­leftovers.
Sisterhood­also­had­a­pre-Seder­celebration­on­April­3.
What­a­great­way­to­prepare­for­the­holiday–we­had­over
100­women­in­attendance!­­
Congratulations­to­Chairs­anna and­robert Behar, Leo
and­gary Kluger, Michelle and­Scott Sarason and­Staci
and­Steven Solomon for­pulling­off­a­fabulous­spring
event,­Denim­and­Diamonds.­­The­dueling­pianos­were
brilliant.­­Thank­you­to­adrienne Messing, our­Vice
President­of­Events,­for­your­leadership;­thanks­also­go­to
Campus­Logistics­Director­Shari debowsky and
Membership­Director­rita diaz, for­their­ideas­and
leadership­on­this­wonderful­event.
May­is­also­a­busy­month­here­at­Temple­Beth­Am.­­We
are­nearing­the­end­of­the­year­and­preparing­for­summer.
There­are­a­couple­of­events­that­I­would­like­to­highlight
for­your­consideration.­­Sisterhood’s­end­of­the­year­event
is­May­9.­­Our­own­Linda gassenheimer, TV­and­radio
personality,­syndicated­journalist­and­Miami Herald food
columnist­is­our­guest­speaker.­­If­that’s­not­enough,­then
just­come­to­thank­outgoing­Sisterhood­President­Pamela
Lear for­her­hard­work­and­all­that­Sisterhood­has
accomplished­this­year.
May­also­brings­us­the­Talmud­Torah­award,­awarded
annually.­­The­Talmud­Torah­Award­honors­a­congregant
who­contributes­to­the­temple­by­engaging­thoughtfully­in
our­adult­education­programs­and­encourages
participation­in­them.­­Please­come­to­Friday­night
services­on­May­13,­as­we­bestow­the­award­to­our­newest
recipient,­Karen Willner. We­will­also­have­the
opportunity­to­listen­as­she­will­be­providing­the­D’var
Torah.­­Congratulations­Karen,­very­well­deserved!
On­Sunday,­May­22­at­4:30­p.m.,­we­are­holding­our
annual­meeting­of­the­congregation.­­It­is­the­only­official
congregational­meeting­of­the­year­and­your­opportunity
to­thank­outgoing­Board­and­Executive­Board­members.­­
The­congregaton­approves­the­2016-17­slate­of­Executive
Committee­and­Board­of­Directors.­­You­will­hear­from
your­Executive­Director­and­President­as­we­report­on­the
year­past,­and­outline­our­goals­and­objectives­for­next­year.
You­will­have­to­chance­to­be­heard­and­ask­questions.­We­will
also­be­bestowing­the­Harry­Gunther­Service­Award.
Lastly,­I­would­also­like­to­mention­that­in­the­middle­of­the
month,­we­will­be­visited­by­important­dignitaries­from­Israel.
They­are­interested­in­trying­to­understand­what­is­it­that
makes­Temple­Beth­Am­such­a­vibrant­Jewish­community.
Since­rabbi Barras told­me­about­this­visit,­I­have­been
pondering­the­question.­­I­came­to­the­same­conclusion­that
you­came­to­when­we­conducted­parlor­meetings­two­years
ago.­­It­is­exactly­the­answer­we­provided­when­we­completed
the­CCAR­Senior­Rabbi­Application.­­We­wrote:
•­We­have­high­standards.
These­standards­are­expressed­in­the­culture­and­ethics­of­
our­Beth­Am­community,­and­in­the­high­communal­
standards­to­which­we­hold­ourselves­accountable.
•­We­have­excellent­clergy.­­
•­We­have­excellent­programming.­­
•­We­have­excellent­teachers­and­staff.
•­We­have­excellent­facilities.­­
•­And­we­have­a­joyous­community­that­delights­in­this­
excellence.
•­We­are­open­to­all­ideas­that­bear­the­potential­to­improve­
Beth­Am.
•­We­strive­for­excellence.
L’Shalom,
Bill
From our sister congregation in Israel
killing­a­fellow­clansman.
Sheikh­Natur­then­opened
the­floor­for­questions­from
the­members­of­Har-El­and
graciously­answered­all­of
them.
To­our­dear­friends­at­Temple­Beth­Am,
We’d­like­to­share­with­you­this­month­our­reflections­following
our­congregation’s­visit­to­the­Druze­village­of­Daliat­el-Carmel
on­March­17,­2016.­­The­past­couple­of­years­our­congregation
and­in­particular­our­rabbi,­Ada­Zavidov,­have­been­active­in­the
activities­of­Israeli­chapter­of­the­Universal­Peace­Federation,
which­works­in­conjunction­with­the­United­Nations­sponsoring
interfaith­peace­building­and­coexistence­programming.­­In­the
framework­of­the­meetings­and­conferences­sponsored­by­the
Israeli­chapter­of­the­UPF,­our­congregation­was­invited­by
Sheikh­Ali­Birani,­one­of­the­leaders­of­the­Druze­community,­to
come­visit­him­and­his­home­in­Daliat­el-Carmel­(located­near
Haifa).­­We­of­course­were­delighted­to­accept­the­invitation,­and
planned­a­visit­for­mid-March.
The­response­by­members­of­Har-El­was­greater­than­expected,
and­seventeen­of­us­traveled­up­north­in­a­caravan­to­visit­the
Sheikh,­a­distance­of­about­an­hour­and­a­half­from­Jerusalem.
Upon­our­arrival,­we­were­warmly­greeted­by­Sheikh­Ali­Birani,
members­of­his­family­(who­graciously­served­us­refreshments
and­very­strong­coffee),­and­his­colleague­Sheikh­Samich­Natur.
Sitting­all
together­in
Sheikh­Birani’s
living­room,­we
first­heard
words­of
welcome­him
and­about­the
importance­of
the­activities­of
the­UPF­in
Israel.­­This­was
followed­by­a
fascinating­talk­led­by­Sheikh­Natur­about­the­history­of­the
Druze­people­and­religion,­the­role­of­women­in­their
community,­and­the­Druze­people's­relationship­to­Israel­and
other­countries­in­the­region.­­­For­example,­one­of­the­hallmarks
of­the­Druze­community­is­the­loyalty­to­the­country­they­live
in,­and­Sheikh­Natur­playfully­bragged­how­the­Druze
community­has­a­higher­rate­of­service­in­the­IDF­than­the
Jewish­community!­Then,­on­a­serious­note,­he­shared­how­if
two­Druze­from­opposing­countries­(even­if­from­the­same­clan)
find­themselves
against­one
another­on­the
battlefield,­it­is
viewed­as­the
will­of­God­and
loyalty­to­one’s
country­is
paramount,
even­if­it­means
Following­Sheikh­Natur,
Rabbi­Ada­then­led­a­text
study­from­the­Mishna
(tractate­Sanhedrin,­chapter
4,­Mishnah­5)­for­both­the
Jewish­and­Druze­participants,­focusing­on­the­universal
aspects­of­Judaism,­including­the­well-known­rabbinic
saying:­"One­who­takes­a­life,­it­is­as­if­he­destroyed­and
entire­world;­one­who­saves­a­life,­it­is­as­if­he­saved­an
entire­world."­­We­then­presented­two­gifts­to­our­hosts
from­professional­artists­who­are­members­of­our
congregation­and­promised­to­stay­in­touch­and­welcome
them­and­members­of­their­community­on­a­return­visit­to
Jerusalem.
It­of­course­wouldn't­be­a­Jewish­event­without­food,­and
so­the­afternoon­concluded­with­lunch­at­a­local­Druze
restaurant,­in­part­also­to­express­our­financial­support­for
the­community­as­well.
With­our­very­best­wishes­for­a­joyous­celebration­of
Israeli­Independence­Day,­and­looking­forward­to­seeing
you­in­Jerusalem,­­
Cantor evan Cohen
Kehilat­Har-El,­Jerusalem
www.kharel.org.il
Find­us­on­Facebook:­Kehilat­Har-El
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Commentator
Membership
rita diaz
Membership­Director
rdiaz@tbam.org
new Beginnings – divorce Support group
tuesdays, May 10 & May 24
7:00 p.m. –8:00 p.m. • Meeting room 3
Temple­Beth­Am­is­reaching­out­to­members­and­non-members­who­are
newly­(or­not­so­newly)­divorced­who­would­benefit­from­active
participation­in­a­divorce­support­group­co-facilitated­by­a­psychologist­and­
marriage­and­family­therapist.
A­group­setting­can­provide­a­comfortable­and­accepting­setting­in­which
persons­who­have­experienced­divorce­(whether­recent­or­not­so­recent)­
can­come­to­share­their­story,­can­meet­people­who­are­at­different­stages­
of­coming­to­terms­with­their­loss,­and­can­learn­from­each­other­about­
how­to­moved­ahead­no­matter­how­heavy­their­heart.
Facilitated­by­dr. Jerome Poliacoff, Ph.d. and Joann Lederman, LMFt
If­you­are­planning­to­attend,­please­RSVP­to­rita diaz, rdiaz@tbam.org
Temple Beth Am Presents...
“It Takes Two to Tango”
Do­you­love­to­dance?­­Want­to­meet­other­Jewish
singles­in­their­40s,­50s­and­60s?­­
Join­us­Sunday evening, May 1 at 6:30
for­an­evening­of­dining,­dancing­and­meeting­new
people.­Enjoy­an­incredible­tango­performance­by
professionals,­Tatyiana­Surev­and­Claudio­Ponce,­and
learn­some­basic­steps­of­the­tango.­­­This­event­will­be
held­in­the­Social­Hall­
at­Temple­Beth­Am.
$36­all­inclusive,­dinner,­dancing­and­wine­bar.­
Call­Rita­Diaz­at­305.667.6667­ext.­107­
www.tbam.org/tango
Attention all little Temple Beth Am
Shopkins and Minions!
Join us for a wonderful and exciting Shabbat service for young families,
designed especially for young children and their families, created by our own
Apple Blossom from Shopkins (AKA Rabbi Rachel Greengrass).
Friday, May 13th, 6:00 pm
Gymnasium, Hessel Family Youth Complex
Enjoy a delicious catered dinner, bounce house,
arts and crafts, Shopkins bingo and much more!
$
Adults: 25 (includes Wine Bar) • Children over 2 years old: $8
RSVP Online at www.tbam.org/shopkins
or contact Rita Diaz, 305.667.6667, ext. 107, or rdiaz@tbam.org
For­more­information­on­any­Membership­Department­activities,­to­join,­volunteer­or­chat­with­Rita,­
please­contact­her­at­786.364.9434­or­email­her­at­rdiaz@tbam.org.­
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Commentator
tamara donnenfeld
Director­of­Lifelong­Learning
tdonnenfeld@tbam.org
2016-2017 yerS enrollment
take advantage of a $100 discount by enrolling your
child/teen to school before June 1.
Contact anita Marks, School registrar, for any questions
you may have about online enrollment at
amarks@tbam.org
honoring the memory
of a loved one, an anniversary
or birthday of a family member?
give a donation to the Keren yaldi, “the Fund for my
Children,” temple Beth am fund which supports religious
School scholarships.
A­sincere­Todah­Rabah­to­the­Greater­Miami­Jewish
Federation­from­the­Temple­Beth­Am­Religious­School.
The­Temple­Beth­Am­Religious­School­acknowledges­the
GMJF­for­its­support­of­our­Religious­School­programs.
Through­its­Congregational­School­Scholarship­Fund,­we
are­able­to­extend­a­quality­Jewish­education­to­all­families,
regardless­of­their­ability­to­pay.
We­are­truly­one­community­that­provides­myriad­ways­to
express­and­articulate­our­Jewish­identities.­We­appreciate
this­funding­initiative­from­the­GMJF.
MN
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Shevet
Achim
Rosh
Chodesh
Teen
Parents
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Ed.
Social­
Justice
Teen
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Fellowsh
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So.­Dade
Teen
Engagement
BAFTY
new Programs for our teens
Our­article­last­month­introduced­you­to­a­wonderful
new­program­for­11th­and­12th­grade­students;­the
Social Justice teen Fellowship, an­exclusive,­actionoriented­program­for­teens­interested­in­tackling­social
justice­issues­with­a­Jewish­lens.­­
In­this­month’s­issue,­we­are­announcing­Shevet achim
and­rosh Chodesh, two­exciting­programs­for­our­8th
and­9th­grade­boys­and­girls­respectively,­which­offer­an
additional­learning­opportunity­to­our­existing­Monday
evening­program.
The­rosh Chodesh and Shevet achim programs­create
experiences­that­inspire­Jewish­teens­to­openly­explore
fundamental­questions­of­identity­and­society,
empowering­the­participants­to­grow­into­adulthood
with­confidence,­compassion­and­a­lifelong­commitment
to­Jewish­community.­The­programs­help­teens­reach
their­full­potential­by­connecting­relevant­content­with
enduring­Jewish­values,­and­by­fostering­positive­peerto-peer­relationships­through­our­trained­mentors.
Life­as­a­teenager­can­be­stressful!­Between­school,
enrichment­classes,­sports,­family­and­friends,­teens
have­little­time­to­decompress.­rosh Chodesh and
Shevet achim offer­opportunities­to­bond­with­friends,
exploring­issues­that­are­pertinent­to­their­life­and
learning­about­themselves­and­each­other.­In­a­safe­and
close­knit­group,­participants­will­develop­a­support
network­that­will­nurture­their­soul­as­well­as­give­them
the­tools­to­navigate­the­journey­of­growing­up­as­a
Jewish­American­teen.
rosh Chodesh and­Shevet achim are­programs­from
Moving­Traditions.­These­programs­were­developed­by
educators,­rabbis,­social­workers­and­psychologists­to
address­the­real­needs­of­teens­within­a­rich­Jewish
context.­rosh Chodesh will­meet­on­one­Thursday­a
month­while­Shevet achim on­one­Wednesday­a­month
from­5:30­to­7:00­p.m.
For­more­information,­please­log­into­our­website
www.tbam.org/yers.­
Jacki altman
Youth­Engagement­Director
jaltman@tbam.org
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Commentator
day school
dr. deborah r. Starr
Head­of­Day­School­
dstarr@tbam.org
Children without childhood are a frightful sight.
- Mendele, BeSeter Raam
Extensive­research­confirms­that­early­childhood­is­the­best­time­to
build­a­solid­foundation­for­all­children­to­succeed­in­school­and­in­life.
Positive­outcomes­result­from­high-quality­early­childhood­experiences.­As­far­back­as­the­1960s­this­was­well­documented­and­led
directly­to­the­creation­of­the­Head Start program­to­help­overcome­the
risk­factors­associated­with­poverty­in­young­children.­In­subsequent
years,­major­scholarly­research­reports­such­as:­Eager to Learn (2001);
From Neurons to Neighborhoods (2000);­A Good Beginning: Sending
America’s Children to School with the Social and Emotional Competence
They Need to Succeed (2000);­Preventing Reading Difficulties in Young
Children (1998);­and­the­National Reading Panel Report (2000)­advanced
the­field­even­further.
children.­
All­teachers­have­been­trained­in­using­Creative Curriculum which­has
become­an­incredible­part­of­our­programming.­Our­students­explore
major­study­areas:­Buildings, Dogs, Shoes, Clothing, Trees, Balls, Pizza,
and­the­Earth by­conducting­major­investigations­that­answer
questions­posed­by­the­children.­Overlaid­onto­each­study­area­are­the
nine­domains­of­Creative Curriculum: Social-Emotional;­Physical;
Language;­Cognitive;­Literacy;­Mathematics;­Science­and­Technology;
Social­Studies;­and­the­Arts.­Purposeful Play is­the­means­of­the
learning:­Blocks;­Dramatic­Play;­Toys­and­Games;­Art;­Library;
Discovery;­Sand­and­Water;­Music­and­Movement;­Cooking:
Gardening;­the­Outdoors.­
Given­the­importance­of­the­earliest­years­of­a­child’s­life,­it­is­essential
that­at­Temple­Beth­Am­Day­School,­we­take­this­responsibility­with
great­seriousness­and­assure­that­we­deliver­high-quality­services.
With­close­to­200­children­under­our­care,­we­need­to­be­all­that­we
should­be–and­more.­Therefore,­in­2014,­the­Early­Childhood­Center
underwent­a­major­evaluation­conducted­by­the­United Way Center for
Excellence in Early Childhood to­answer­the­question:­How good are we?
We­wanted­to­know­what­we­do­well;­what­needed­addressing;­and
how­to­deliver­the­highest­quality­education,­based­on­current­best
practices.­As­an­educational­leader,­one­of­my­guiding­principles­is:­An
institution that is not continuously progressing is an institution in decline
(Peter­M.­Senge,­Innovation Associates),­and­therefore­this­undertaking
was­most­appropriate.
Added­to­all­this­is­Field­Trips.­Our­Nursery­students­visited­Sports
Authority where­they­learned­about­30­different­kinds­of­balls.­Balls
that­bounce­and­balls­that­do­not­bounce.­Balls­that­light­up­and­balls
that­are­not­round.­They­learned­that­balls­may­be­covered­in­fabric,
plastic,­animal­skin,­vinyl.­(See­the­vocabulary­development?)­­They
visited­Jo-Ann Fabrics when­they­st­udied­clothing.­They­saw­hundreds
of­buttons­in­all­kinds­of­sizes,­shapes,­and­colors.­They­handled­burlap,
silk,­fake­fur,­cotton,­lace,­and­more.­When­studying­the­earth,­our­PreNursery­students­visited­an­urban­farm.­They­saw­worms­churning­the
earth.­Bees­making­honey.­Planted­seeds­and­fed­farm­animals.­Our
Pre-Kindergarten­students,­when­studying­buildings,­donned­their
yellow­construction­hats­and­visited­a­real­construction­site­in
downtown­Brickell.­They­met­with­an­architect,­studied­blue­prints,
and­viewed­the­Miami­skyline­from­up­high.
We­learned:­“interactions­between­teachers­and­children­revealed­that
classrooms­exhibit­high-quality­emotional­support­and­classroom
organization.­Classrooms­were­in­the­mid-quality­range­of­instructional
support,­suggesting­an­opportunity­to­build­classroom­experiences
around­children’s­interests­and­more­intentionally­facilitate­learning
through­play.­The­center­has­a­low­level­of­teacher­turnover­with­an
educated­and­loyal­staff...Comments­indicate­that­the­program­should
consider­ways­to­strengthen­its­relationship­with­families­and
meaningfully­engage­families­as­valued­partners­in­their­children’s
education.”
The­report­validated­the­perception­in­the­community­of­the­Early
Childhood­Center­at­Temple­Beth­Am­as­being­warm,­loving,­and
nurturing.­We­know­we­are­fortunate­to­have­highly­educated
personnel­that­are­devoted­to­the­children­and­institution­(rare­in
today’s­child-care­field).­We­also­learned­where­to­focus­our
improvement­and­we­rolled­up­our­sleeves­and­got­to­work.
Over­the­past­two­years,­and­based­on­the­above­findings,­there­has
been­a­renewal­and­upgrading­of­the­Early­Childhood­Center­at­Temple
Beth­Am­Day­School­and­the­children­are­reaping­those­rewards.­We
have­improved­the­environment,­based­on­many­Reggio­inspired
principles­(color,­displaying­children’s­work,­photos,­making­the
learning­visible,­highlighting­process­over­product,­more­open-ended
art­projects),­­in­addition­to­new­furniture­and­cabinetry.­We­have
invested­in­the­professional­development­of­our­faculty­with­a­focus­on:
greater­parent­engagement;­purposeful­play;­project­based­learning;
and­greater­intentionality­in­our­literacy­program.­­Our­teachers­play
the­vital­role­of­connecting­content,­teaching,­and­learning­for­our
We­have­tapped­our­parents­to­bring­their­expertise­into­the­classroom.
Students­have­met­with­seamstresses,­artists,­cooks,­florists,
woodworkers,­doctors,­rabbis,­opera­singers­and­more.­We­are­bringing
our­children­out­into­the­real­world­and­bringing­the­real­world­onto
our­campus.­
Literacy­is­everywhere.­We­constantly­foster­conversation­and
vocabulary­building.­Our­children­connect­sounds­to­letters­and­letters
to­the­written­word.­They­“read”­storybooks­in­all­their­Learning
Centers­and­have­storybooks­read­to­them–by­the­school­librarian,­the
classroom­teacher,­and­our­invited­Shabbat­Readers.­
Add­to­it­all,­our­children­are­happy.­They­love­and­want­to­come­to
school.­Their­“home­away­from­home”­is­truly­that.­And­we­too,­the
faculty­and­administrators­love­working­here.­Who­could­ask­for
anything­more?­
We­are­experiencing­a­big­growth­spurt.­Enrollment­is­up.­We­are
adding­an­all-day­Pre-Nursery­class­and­a­fourth­Pre-Kindergarten
class.­I­used­to­always­end­this­column­with:­Tell­Your­Friends­About
Us;­We­Have­Room­to­Grow.­It­remains­somewhat­true,­but­not
everywhere­and­not­for­long.
Tell Your Friends About Us; We Have Room to Grow
(limited­space)
dr. deborah r. Starr
Admissions
Cari altman
Admissions­Director
caltman@tbam.org
attention temple Beth am Members: early Childhood news!
Did you know that we
have extended our youngest
age group to children
age 15 months
by September 1, 2016,
for the 2016-2017
school year?
Junior­Pre-nursery­program­choices­for­the­2016-2017­school­year­are:­
half day: Monday-Friday, 8:45 a.m.-12 p.m. • Full day: Monday-Friday, 8:45 a.m.-3 p.m.
early Care option, and after Care option until 6 p.m.
Early­Childhood­students­at­Temple­Beth­Am­Day­School­participate­in­
a­play-based­learning­program­that­is­nurturing,­secure,­and­fun!­
Apply online at www.tbam.org/admissions
or call Cari Altman at 305.665.6228 ext. 112 to set up a tour.
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Commentator
programming
Lunch
‘n Learn
with­rabbi Jeremy Barras
(In honor of Yom HaAtzma-ut)
Abraham, Isaac and Jacob:
The Original Zionists
tuesday, May 10, 2016
12:00–1:30 p.m.
Chapel, Lewis Family Religious Life Complex
Bring­your­own­lunch­or­pre-order­lunch­provided­by­Fare­to­Remember
Catering­for­$11.00­at­tbam.org/lunchandlearn.
Social Justice Speaker Series
presents
Cuban-American Relations
May­24­•­7:00­p.m.
Chapel
See page 26 for more information.
Operative israeli Krav Maga (OiS)
Mondays, 7:00-8:00 p.m. • extended Social hall
For men and women, instructor: Philippe glikman
Registration­fee­$240­
Register­online­at­www.tbam.org/kravmaga
Java and haftarah with rabbi greengrass
tuesdays, 8:45 a.m-10:00 a.m. • Meeting room 3
the Shul of rock
Wednesdays, 7:00-9:00 p.m. • youth Lounge
Contact: Fred Kettler 305.785.8101
fred@kettlerfinancial.com
israeli dancing
Wednesdays, 8:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m. • Lunch room
Free of charge
Miami­Jews­22-39­did­our­signature­Pop­Up­Shabbat
outside­of­Brickell­for­the­first­time­last­month!­We
connected­with­the­amazing­people­at­the­new
WeWork­space­on­Lincoln­Road,­and­shared­in­a
beautifully­catered­Shabbat­dinner­with­our­Brickell
regulars­and­some­great­new­people­from­Miami
Beach.
Join us for our wonderful Sunday Salon. We will meet
at 10:00 a.m. in the Adult Reading Room, located
in our beautiful RAMBAM Center
for the following programs:
May 1
Once­again,­our­partnership­with­The
Jewish­Genealogical­Society­of­Greater
Miami­brings­a­very­Special­Event!­Daniel
Horowitz,­Chief­Genealogist­of­MyHeritage­presents:
Discovering Your Family History with MyHeritage 7 Unique
Technologies.
In­the­last­decade,­technology­has­revitalized­genealogy,­opening­many­new
frontiers­for­research,­preservation­and­sharing­while­maintaining­the­thrill­of
the­detective­hunt.­The­important­intersection­of­technology­and­genealogy­is
the­center­of­this­talk.­
May 15
Dr.­Marsha­Cohen­brings­us­"Jews­News"
Sunday­Salon­speaker­favorite­Dr.­Marsha­Cohen
offers­stimulating,­enlightening­and­varied
presentations­on­various­subjects­of­interest­to­Jews
everywhere.­
May 22
My Brothers Keeper
The­years­1947-1948­were­years­that­the­Jewish­People­were­waiting­and
praying­for.­My Brothers Keeper tells­the­story­of­one­of­the­best­kept­secrets
about­the­evolving­story­of­the­recreation­of­the­Sovereign­State­of­Israel.­A
group­of­4,400­volunteers­from­56­countries,­Jews­and­Christians,­volunteered­to
join­the­fledgling­Israel­Defense­Forces.­Some­of­their­stories
of­their­experiences­sixty-eight­years­ago­will­describe­to
you­those­days­when­the­fate­of­Israel­and­the­Jewish­people
hung­by­a­thread­and­a­prayer.­These­volunteers­flew­the
planes­that­brought­the­armament,­aircraft,­and­weapons
from­Czechoslovakia,­the­only­country­in­the­world­willing
to­sell­weapons­to­Israel.­They­were­the­first­commanders­of
the­Navy,­the­first­tank­commanders,­the­first­Air­Force
bombers­and­fighter­pilots,­and­the­first­General­of­the
Army.
afternoon israeli Movie Club
Melting Away
thursday, May 19
2:00 p.m.
Melting Away is­the­first­Israeli­feature­film
that­deals­with­parents­coping­with­their
transgender­child.­A­huge­hit­at­film­festivals
around­the­world­Melting Away is­the­moving
story­of­a­family­driven­into­crisis­when
parents­discover­their­son,­Assaf,­is­crossdressing.­Locked­out­of­the­family­home,
Assaf­runs­away,­and­years­later­his­mother
hires­a­private­detective­in­a­desperate
attempt­to­track­him­down.­Instead­of­their
‘son’,­the­detective­finds­a­glamorous­woman
who­earns­her­money­dancing­in­cabarets.­An
award-winning­performance­from­Hen­Yanni,
this­is­a­beautiful­and­gripping­drama­about
love,­friendship­and­the­pain­and­joy­of
acceptance.
Adult Reading Room Library events are
coordinated by Etta Gold, Congregational
Librarian, egold@tbam.org.
CaFÉ COn LeChe
Practice­Spanish­conversation­in­a­fun­and­friendly­environment!
Five thursdays, through May 5
7:00-8:30 pm (Fee: $50)
Meeting­Room­1
To­register­contact­class­instructor,­hadassah Blum, tilliza@aol.com,­305.494.4733
For more information on any Program department activities,
please contact Janice Baisman at 786.364.9445 or email her at jbaisman@tbam.org.
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Commentator
We congratulate Karen Willner
Recipient of the 2016
Talmud Torah Award
TA L M U D T O R A H AWA R D S H A B B AT
Friday evening, May 13th
6:00 pm Pre-Neg
6:30 pm Kabbalat Shabbat Service
Honoring Karen Willner
7:45 pm Festive Shabbat Dinner featuring
Guest Scholar David Rosenberg
WHEN ASKED WHAT MOTIVATES HER INTEREST IN
JEWISH LEARNING, KAREN REPLIED:
“It was and still is my yearning to realize God with an infinitely deeper awareness. And in my search,
I found a wealth of opportunities at Temple Beth Am to learn about the rich history of the Jewish people
and the impact that we, as the Jewish people, have had on the world. Especially important to me is
that I embraced this beautiful Beth Am community and felt embraced in return. That in itself is a
deep meaning of God.”
David Rosenberg, Guest Scholar — How Does a Writer Know the Torah is True?
As a teacher, David Rosenberg has been a professor at Princeton, among other universities.
He is former editor-in-chief of the Jewish Publication Society, as well as senior editor at
Harcourt in New York and Hakibbutz Hameuchad in Tel Aviv. He has written many
books and poetic Biblical translations, including New York Times bestseller, The Book of J,
about the writers — men and women — who wrote the early strand of the Torah and the
2nd Book of Samuel. Among his recent books, A Literary Bible: An Original Translation
fills in the authorship of many other books of the Hebrew Bible.
Our guest speaker will share experiences from his forthcoming book, A Life in a Poem:
Memoir of a Rebellious Bible Translator, that explores how a secular American writer, having
little contact with Judaism until the age of 29, was jolted awake when he began to study
Hebrew and translate Biblical text with an ear for the original writers behind it.
RSVP Online for Shabbat Dinner & Program at $25 per person
www.tbam.org/talmudtorah
or contact Janice Baisman, 786.364.9445,
jbaisman@tbam.org
Campus Activities
Michelle Cohen
Campus­Activities­Director
mcohen@tbam.org
iTech Mini Camp
June 13–17, 2016
For Students Entering Grades 3–6
Sessions Taught by Hilary Haber, MS
Classes at Temple Beth Am
June 13–17, 2016, 9:00 am–2:00 pm
$
500 fee for the full week
Space is limited and is offered
on a first-come, first-served basis.
Register at tbam.org/itech or contact Michelle Cohen,
786.364.9432, mcohen@tbam.org
REGISTER TODAY AT TBAM.ORG/ITECH
BrIDGE
For more information, please call
the bridge information line at
786.264.6613 or visit our website at
miamibridge.net.
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You are cordially invited to the
Confirmation of the Class of 2015-2016/5776
Friday, May 20, 2016/13 Iyar 5776 • six o’clock in the evening
In order, by column, reading top left through bottom center
Joey Anderton
Anna Bogis
Daniel Fidanque
Daniel Gitlin
Samantha Katz
Zachary Lederman
Jaclyn Levine
Jackson Mades
Blake Rubenstein
Jonah Snyder
Lily Weinbach
Dylan Weingarden
Federico Zalcberg
Celebration Dinner Immediately following
For more information call Anita Marks at 786.364.9415
The Current of Life
We mourn the passing of
Sonia Wasserberger, mother­of Stella Lurie
ralph turner, brother­of rita gair
nance adels Fine, sister­of dawn adels Fine and
mother-in-law­of Barry Fine
Blanche Brass
edmund Jerome Milberg, father­of Leslie Steinberg
Philip Masters, grandfather­of­Wendy Salomon
eugene C. Latham, father­of eduardo Latham
dr. Kenneth Fields, brother­of dr. daniel Fields
Jack Brenner, father­of Michelle Mondell
Eternal light is the soul of man
Mazel TOV to
Louise Stubins on­the­marriage­of­her­granddaughter­­
rachel Stubins to­ronnie Wexler and­to­aunts­and­
uncles­­Mindy and Jack Finkelman and­Leslie Cassel and­
Bob Berney
richard and­Linda Cahan on­the­birth­of­grandson­
Charlie reid Bergstein
anabela Moskovitz and­Paul distenfeld on­the­birth­of­
twin­grandchildren­dalia and­Zev Moskovitz and­to­great­
uncle­and­aunt­alex and­Lily Moskovitz
Ken and­Judy rosenthal on­the­birth­of­grandson­
Charles Samuel Clewett
estelle and­ira Siegel on­their­grandson­rabbi ari Kamin
becoming­the­senior­rabbi­at­Congregation­Shearith­Israel­
in­Atlanta
Susan and­ed henkin, on­the­marriage­of­their­daughter,­­
Sydnie,­to­alexander Fogelson
Cemetery Plots
­Temple­Beth­Am­has­very­few­remaining­gravesites
available­at­Lakeside.­­e­graves­are­located­in­a
beautiful­section,­perfectly­landscaped,­and­can­be
marked­with­either­a­monument­or­a­memorial
plaque.­­We­think­this­is­a­wonderful,­one-time
opportunity­for­our­community.­­Making­a­pre-need
investment­of­this­sort­is­a­wise­decision­for­you­
and­a­comfort­to­your­extended­family.­­If­you­were
to­purchase­these­graves­on­your­own,­and­at­time­
of­need,­they­could­cost­thousands­more.­­We­see
this­as­a­way­to­give­you­and­your­family­some
peace­of­mind.
If­you­are­interested­in­purchasing­a­plot,­please
contact­Mindy robbin at­786.364.9446­or
mrobbin@tbam.org.­­
New Members
alexander & emily abrams and Jacob
Michael & Maggie Brodkey and Leah
*Stanley & Marcie ersoff
Matthew & Stephanie Feldman, Sophie and Brady
Marco & nili gandelman, Luis and Carolina
Marty & Madeleine goldman
itai & daniela gozlan, noa and Bar
eddie & Sarah Marks and dillon
Levi & Lauren Meyer, Benjamin and Charlotte
*Returning members to Temple Beth Am
List reflects new members as of March 29, 2016.
SanCtuary MeMOriaL PLaQueS
Many­of­you­have­plaques­in­the­Sanctuary­to­memorialize­your­loved­ones.­­
If­you­are­thinking­of­ordering­for­another­family­member,­now­would­be­a­good­time­to­do­so.­
The­plaque­takes­approximately­6­weeks­to­be­prepared­and­if­you­order­now­it­will­arrive­
and­be­affixed­to­our­Memorial­Board­before­the­High­Holy­Days.
If­you­are­interested,­please­be­in­touch­with­Mindy­Robbin,­786.364.9446­or­mrobbin@tbam.org.­­
She­will­be­able­to­help­you­with­all­the­details.
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Sisterhood
End-Of-Year
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Fundraiser for
Leadership Programs
Summertime & The Cooking Is Easy!
MON DAY, M AY 9, 2016
7: 0 0 – 9: 0 0 P.M.
C H A PEL
Join us to celebrate an extraordinary year of Sisterhood!
Festive dinner featuring delicious & healthy fare
Conversation with Linda Gassenheimer, TV and radio personality,
syndicated journalist, bestselling author, and food consultant
Acknowledgment of this year’s accomplishments
with our outgoing President, Pamela Lear
This program will also serve as a fundraiser for our commitment to educating
and engaging women to ensure the future for Sisterhood of Temple Beth Am.
More information at www.tbam.org/LynnCromer
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Commentator
Families
with Young
Children
rabbi rachel greengrass
rgreengrass@tbam.org
What­is­appropriate,­and­even­important,­for­adult­ears,­may
not­be­for­our­children’s.­­I­learned­this­the­hard­way.
Towards­the­beginning­of­the­school­year,­when­a­violent
attack­was­happening­every­day­in­Jerusalem,­my­husband
asked­me,­“What­have­you­been­teaching­Henry­about
Palestinians?”­­I­had­no­idea­what­he­was­talking­about.­­I
purposefully­had­been­shielding­my­boys­from­what­was
happening,­even­though­it­had­constantly­been­on­my­mind.
When­I­asked­what­specifically­Henry­said,­John­replied,­“He
said­the­‘Pastilinians’­are­evil­and­trying­to­stab­all­the­Jews.”
Oy.­­I­immediately­knew­what­had­happened.­­See,­I­listen­to
NPR­when­the­kids­are­not­in­the­car­with­me.­­A­few­days
before,­I­had­buckled­the­kids­in­and­began­driving,­not
noticing­that­the­radio­was­telling­a­story­of­a­terrorist­attack
in­Jerusalem­by­a­Palestinian­terrorist.­Henry­had­asked­me
what­a­terrorist­was.­­I­had­quickly­turned­the­radio­to
another­station­and­replied,­“Terrorists­are­evil­people­who
try­to­hurt­other­people.­­They­try­and­spread­hate­and­fear.
That’s­why­it’s­our­job­to­spread­love­and­friendship.”
I­thought­that­I­had­done­well.­Oh,­wise­rabbi-mommy­can
handle­these­tough­topics.­­But­I­didn’t.­­I­had­left­my­5­year
old­thinking­all­Palestinians­were­evil­terrorists­spreading
hate.­­I­had­to­have­a­sit­down­with­my,­then,­5­year­old­and
explain­that­not­all­Palestinians­are­bad­people,­and­that­most
are­good,­and­that­terrorists­can­come­from­any­group­of
people.
But­why­do­I­share­this­embarrassing­moment?­Certainly­not
to­encourage­you­to­discuss­terrorism­with­your­little­ones...
I­share­this­to­say­that­as­much­as­we­try­(and­believe­me,­I
try),­we­cannot­always­protect­our­children­from­the­ugliness
of­the­broader­world.­So,­how­do­we­help­them­to­feel­safe­in
a­world­where­there­are­dangers­beyond­their­control,­things
that­even­scare­us–their­amazing­parents?
This­month­we­remember­the­Holocaust­with­Yom HaShoah,
and­remember­those­who­have­given­their­lives­for­our
homeland­with­Yom HaZikaron. Being­parents­of­young
children,­we­must­grapple­with­what­to­reveal­and­what­to
protect­our­children­from.­­Here­are­some­wise­suggestions
from­my­colleague­Rabbi­Sarah­Reines­(the­rest­of­the­article
consists­of­her­very­wise­words­and­are­shared­with­her
permission):
have faith in childrens’ resiliency
Most­educators­agree­that­the­Holocaust­should­not­be
formally­taught­until­middle­school.­However,­many­children
are­introduced­to­it­at­young­ages­through­societal­reference,
like­a­mention­of­Hitler,­or­personal­circumstance,­such­as
tattooed­numbers­on­an­elderly­neighbor’s­arm.­This
exposure­is­not­dangerous­or­damaging.­Shrouding­difficult
topics­in­secrecy­may­engender­fear,­while­gently­addressing
them­often­helps­maintain­a­sense­of­perspective.­Little­ones
quickly­learn­to­recognize­good­and­evil.­However,­they­focus
most­on­their­immediate­and­personal­reality.
Start slowly
As­with­most­challenging­subjects,­it­is­best­to­respond­to
children’s­inquiries­with­brevity.­Follow­your­children’s­lead.
They­will­direct­you­as­to­how­much­information­they­are
prepared­to­receive.
respond and reassure
Children’s­linguistic­limitations­may­prevent­them­from
clearly­articulating­their­thoughts.­For­example,­if­they­ask,
“Why­did­the­Holocaust­happen?”­they­probably­are­not
curious­about­history,­but­could­be­wondering­“Can­the
Holocaust­happen­here?”­A­short,­honest­and­comforting
answer­could­be,­“The­Holocaust­happened­a­long­time­ago
where­people­were­allowed­to­be­mean­to­other­people.­That
was­different­from­where­we­live,­because­we­have­rules­and
people,­like­police­officers­and­judges,­who­protect­us­and
keep­us­safe.”
teach tolerance
Holocaust­education­is­not­academic;­it­has­practical
implications.­Part­of­teaching­about­the­Holocaust­is­raising
children­to­respect­other­people­and­to­expect­that­other
people­respect­them.­Little­ones­soak­up­what­we­say­and­do;
commenting­on­people­who­we­consider­different­conveys­a
dangerous­message,­while­acceptance­models­behavior­that
helps­foster­understanding.
Create an environment of remembrance
As­our­children­learn­about­the­Holocaust,­we­can­help
cultivate­in­them­a­sense­of­empowerment­and­responsibility
through­acts­such­as­lighting­a­yartzeit­(memorial)­candle­on
Yom HaShoah (Holocaust­Remembrance­Day),­deciding­as­a
family­to­donate­to­a­charity­for­aging­survivors­or­sharing
stories­about­“righteous­gentiles”­who­helped­protect­Jews
from­danger.
employ age-appropriate aids
There­are­a­plethora­of­books­and­films­that­address­the
Holocaust­for­children.­The Sound of Music portrays­a­heroic
response­to­the­threat­of­Nazism­in­a­way­that­is­very
appropriate­for­young­children.­Nine Spoons is­a­Chanukah
picture­book­that­tells­of­faith­and­fortitude.
Make an effort to engage with survivors
Our­children­are­members­of­the­last­generation­that­will­have
the­privilege­of­knowing­Holocaust­survivors.­Keep­this­in
mind­as­your­child­grows­old­enough­to­participate­in­the
sacred­act­of­hearing­living­voices­which­will­soon­exist­as
echoes­in­history.
Follow your parental instincts
Each­child­is­unique­in­temperament,­sensitivity,­and­maturity.
No­one­knows­your­child­better­than­you­do.­Do­not­hesitate
to­reach­out­to­others­for­advice,­but­remember­that­you­are
the­ultimate­guide­regarding­how­and­when­you­choose­to
share­difficult­information.
Our­children­did­not­inherit­a­world­free­from­danger­or­fear.
But­we­can­use­the­lessons­of­the­past­to­help­them­create­a
world­that­is­safer,­kinder,­and­more­loving.­Jewish­tradition
considers­this­to­be­every­person’s­obligation­and­urges­us­to
fulfill­this­mitzvah­(sacred­task).­Our­sages­remind­us­that
when­we­teach­our­children­we­teach­more­than­just­those
children–we­teach­our­children,­our­children’s­children­and­so
on­until­the­last­generation.­By­tenderly­educating­our
daughters­and­sons,­we­help­ensure­the­well-being­of­all­our
descendants.
­
rabbi rachel greengrass
happy
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Commentator
May 2016 • Page 24
Mazel Tov B’nai Mitzvah
Mia Crabill
May 7, 2016
Mia is­a­7th­grade­Honor­Student­as­well­as­an­Honor­Society­member­at­Carver­Middle­School.­She­has
received­the­coveted­Consulate­Award­from­Spain­for­excellence­in­Spanish. ­Mia­enjoys­singing­in­the
Beth­Am­High­Holy­Day­Youth­Choir,­playing­basketball­and­flag­football­for­her­middle­school­and
participating­in­the­Beth­Am­Basketball­League­where­she­has­won­two­championships! For­her­Bat
Mitzvah­project,­Mia­has­committed­herself­to­honoring­the­memory­of­her­great-grandparents'­families
through­the­GMJF­Young­Lion­of­Judah­Holocaust­Survivor­Project­to­help­her­generation­“Never­Forget.”
robert Mazer
May 7, 2016
robbie is­proud­to­be­Jewish­and­is­ready­to­be­a­Bar­Mitzvah.­A­third­generation­member­of­Beth­Am,
Robbie­began­his­studies­as­a­baby­and­continues­learning­in­our­temple­community.­­Robbie­is­a­7th­grade
straight­“A”­Honor­Student­at­Palmetto­Middle­School.­­He­loves­playing­the­guitar,­tennis,­boating,­skiing,
and­being­with­his­family­and­friends.­Robbie­is­committed­to­every­day­mitzvot and­the­eilu devarim to
make­our­world­a­better­place.­His­parents,­Jodi­and­Jason,­and­brother­Danny­as­well­as­his­grandparents
Sheri­and­David­Stone­are­proud­of­him­every­day,­and­are­especially­excited­to­celebrate­this­milestone­in
his­life.
Jacob Wolfe
May 14, 2016
Jacob is­a­7th­grade­student­at­Ransom­Everglades­School.­­He­loves,­lacrosse,­sailing­and­visual­arts.­­His
brother­aiden is­psyched­to­throw­candy­at­him,­as­his­parents­Christie and­Jeffrey try­to­keep­them­both
from­moving­on­in­years.­Jacob­chaired­this­year’s­Tikkun­Olam­Shabbat­and­helped­educate­our
community­about­the­many­efforts­being­made­around­Miami-Dade­to­protect­disadvantaged­youth.
Peyton Mandelbaum
May 14, 2016
Peyton is­a­7th­grader­at­Southwood­Middle­School,­Dance­Magnet­Program.­Peyton­is­a­member­of­the
National­Junior­Honor­Society­(NJHS),­as­well­as­the­Southwood­nationally­ranked­dance­team.­­Peyton­is
kind,­funny­and­is­always­dedicated­to­everything­she­does.­Her­parents­Blythe and­Leon, and­the­entire
family,­is­very­proud­of­her­and­look­forward­to­celebrating­her­special­day.
emma Casey
May 21, 2016
emma is­a­7th­grade­Honor­student­and­is­in­the­Dance­Magnet­at­Southwood­Middle­School.­ Emma­loves
dancing,­baking­and­spending­time­with­her­family­and­friends.­Her­family­is­very­proud­of­her­and­looks
forward­to­celebrating­her­special­day.
Dear­Beth­Am­Family,
It­always­gives­me­great­pleasure­to­experience­the­warm­and­interactive­community
that­is­our­Temple­Beth­Am.­­Our­Clergy­team­is­incomparable.­­­They­are­amazing­and
special­each­in­their­own­way.­It­has­been­a­very­exciting­year­as­we­welcomed­our­new
Senior rabbi, Jeremy Barras to­our­Temple.­We­have­a­professional­staff­and­a­group­of
lay­leaders­who­work­tirelessly­to­bring­you­unique,­innovative­and­enjoyable­worship
services­and­programs.­­One­of­the­greatest­perks­of­my­position­for­the­last­16­years­as
your­Membership­Director­is­getting­to­know­you­so­many­of­you­and­your­families­and
having­you­get­to­know­me.­­­If­you­haven’t­yet­found­your­special­place­at­Beth­Am,­let
me­help­you.­The­relationships­that­form­here­are­incredible–they­are­without­a­doubt
lifetime­friendships!­
It­is­important­that­our­members­feel­comfortable­with­their­levels­of­giving­to­this
community.­­For­that­reason,­we­have­maintained­low­membership­contribution
increases;­and­our­Fair­Share­program­allows­for­multiple­membership­choices.­­Those
of­you­who­are­able­to­give­within­one­of­our­Committee­of­100­levels­make­it­possible
for­families­having­financial­challenges­to­remain­part­of­our­congregation.­You­also
help­us­to­meet­the­financial­obligations­connected­with­maintaining­consistently
superior­service.­­Please­consider­joining­or­re-joining­one­of­our­Committee­of­100
levels­this­year.­Any­increase­in­membership­is­greatly­appreciated.­
Thank­you­for­everything­you­do­to­support­Temple­Beth­Am!­­
Enjoy­your­summer­and­be­safe!­
With­love­and­gratitude­always,
Rita­Diaz­
Membership­Director­
Temple­Beth­Am­
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Commentator
Tikkun
Board vice President:
Lisa­Heller­Green
Chair:
Susan­Rosenthal
May 2016 • Page 26
olam
thank you to Susan rosenthal!
The­Tikkun­Olam­Committee­thanks­Susan rosenthal for
her­outstanding­service­as­Committee­Chair.­
Under­Susan’s­leadership,­the­Committee­implemented
three­successful­Mitzvah­Days,­introduced­the­Social
Justice­Speaker­Series,­re-invigorated­the­Tikkun­Olam
Clergy:
Rabbi­Rachel­Greengrass Shabbat,­and­much,­much­more.
Debbie­Benitez
Marlo­Byrne
Suzanne­Calleja
Jacqueline­Crabill
Marc­Dachs
Marny­Dixon
Gary­Eisenberg
Teri­Golden
Myriam­Grad
Stacey­Jones
Dan­Levine
Jeff­Marcus
Shelley­Payne
Melissa­Peerless
Rachel­Robbins-Turetsky
Jackie­Rose
Rosemarie­Roth
April­Stuzin
Paul­Weiss
Rose­Weiss
Susan­will­remain­an­active­member­of­the­
Committee,­as­new­chair­Melissa Peerless takes­
the­helm.
Watch­this­space­for­more­information­about­upcoming
Tikkun­Olam­programs­for­the
coming­year.
Photos: top: Susan and her husband, Bobby, at the Beth Am 60th
Anniversary Gala), bottom right (Susan, Stacey Jones, and Dan
Levine at Mitzvah Day 2015, and bottom left, Susan and former
Beth Am President Adrian Dubow.
Social Justice Speaker Series
Cuban-american relations
May 24, 2016 • 7:00 p.m. • Chapel
With­recent­changes­to­U.S.­policy­toward­Cuba–as­well­as­President­Obama’s­pioneering­visit–
Cuban-American­relations­are­at­the­top­of­the­political­and­social­agenda.
These­issues­particularly­resonate­in­our­Miami­community,­where­about­2,500­Cuban­Jewish­families
live,­following­a­mass­exodus­from­the­island­during­and­after­the­Cuban­Revolution­of­1959.­­
Our­May­Social­Justice­Speaker­Series­event­will­address­recent­actions­toward­and­in­Cuba,­from­a
human­rights­perspective.
new Shoes for Family Central
hope Schneiderman, a­beloved­teacher­in­the­Early­Childhood­Center­at­Temple­Beth­Am­Day
School,­spearheaded­the­donation­of­more­than­50­pairs­of­new­shoes­to­Family­Central.
Family­Central­provides­child­care­resource­and­referral­services;­eligibility­determination­and
enrollment­of­children­for­subsidized­child­care­and­VPK;­education,­training­and­coaching­of
child­care­teachers­and­directors­to­improve­quality;­and­building­of­communities­to­promote­and­support­early­learning­and
literacy­throughout­Palm­Beach,­Broward,­and­Miami-Dade­Counties.­The­organization­serves­more­than­100,000­people­per­year,
strengthening­families­and­early­learning­throughout­our­community.
Family­Central­Chief­Program­Officer­and­Beth­Am­member­Wendy Salomon wrote:­“My­staff­was­overwhelmed­with­the
extraordinary­shoe­donation­that­I­brought­in­today!­­They­are­excited­to­distribute­the­beautiful­shoes­to­the­needy­women­they
work­with.­­Please­know­they­will­be­much­appreciated.”
Photo:­familycentralshoes­(Family­Central­staff­members­pose­with­new­shoes­donated­by­Temple­Beth­Am.)
By dr. Lenore C. Kipper, rJe, Judaic Studies director, emerita
Prominent American Rabbis Who Influenced American and Jewish Life
the Beginning of Conservative Judaism
In­reaction­to­Reform­Judaism,­in­1887­a­new­institution­was
created­called­The­Jewish­Theological­Seminary­(JTS)­Association
in­New­York­City.­­It­began­with­eight­students.­­In­the­early­1800s
most­of­the­congregations­and­Rabbis­were­connected­to­Reform
Judaism.­­As­I­wrote­before,­Isaac­Mayer­Wise­was­the­central
leader­of­this­movement.­­His­goal­was­to­unify­all­American
rabbis,­however,­many­differences­of­opinions­disappointed­the
more­traditional­rabbis,­especially­after­the­Pittsburgh­Platform­
of­1885,­and­this­led­to­the­beginning­of­Conservative­Judaism.­­
Solomon Schechter
In­1901,­Professor­Schechter­was­teaching­at­Cambridge­University
in­England.­­He­already­had­an­impressive­scholarly­reputation,­
and­he­was­invited­to­be­the­President­of­JTS.­­He­was­a­visionary
leader­and­became­the­architect­of­Conservative­Judaism.­­Life­in
America­was­changing.­­The­new­immigrants­were­from­Eastern
Europe.­­They­had­to­adapt­to­their­new­freedom­while­still­being
faithful­to­the­heritage­of­their­ancestors.­Solomon­Schechter
understood­their­situation.­­He­gathered­a­faculty­of­scholarly
Rabbis­to­teach­and­train­new­American­students­to­lead­the­new
conservative­congregations­that­were­established.­­He­also­began
work­on­the­The­Jewish­Encyclopedia,­and­the­translation­of­the
Hebrew­Bible­for­The­Jewish­Publication­Society.
Schechter­dreamed­of­establishing­Jewish­Day­Schools­for
American­students­so­that­they­would­have­a­strong­knowledge­of
Hebrew­and­Jewish­history.­­In­1909­he­appointed­Mordecai­Kaplan
as­dean­of­the­newly­organized­Teacher’s­Institute.­­Today­there­are
many­Jewish­Day­Schools­named­after­him.­­This­became­an
essential­part­of­the­Conservative­movement,­and­many­future
leaders­and­teachers­came­from­these­day­schools.­­
By­1913,­under­his­leadership,­the­United­Synagogue­of­America
was­organized,­and­he­became­its­first­president.­­Although
Schechter­was­a­traditionalist,­he­understood­the­necessity­for
adaptation­and­change­while­preserving­the­traditions­and
observances­that­were­at­the­core­of­historical­Judaism.­­It­was­his
strong­belief­that­American­Jewish­immigrants­needed
“Judaization”­as­well­as­“Americanization”,­because­they­were
shedding­their­Jewish­traditions­too­quickly.­­
Schechter­died­at­age­sixty-five­in­1915.­­He­succeeded­in­creating­a
renaissance­of­Jewish­learning.­He­taught­his­students,­“You­cannot
love­God­with­your­father’s­heart.”­­He­taught­an­entire­synagogue
movement­that­each­generation­must­think­and­interpret­its
relation­to­Judaism.­­
Mordecai Kaplan
Kaplan­lived­to­be­a­hundred­years­old.­­One­author,­Steven­Schnur,
wrote,­“during­his­century­of­Jewish­life,­he­has­done­more­to
change­the­way­American­Jews­think­and­worship­than­any­other
contemporary­interpreter­of­Judaism.”­­What­was­his­influence?
He­came­to­America­in­1889­from­Lithuania­when­he­was­nine
years­old,­with­his­father,­who­was­a­judge­on­the­Rabbinical­Court
of­New­York.­­He­continued­his­Jewish­studies­and­also­attended
Columbia­College­and­City­College­of­New­York.­­At­the­same­time
he­enrolled­at­JTS.­­During­this­time­he­began­to­question­many
aspects­of­traditional­Judaism.­­He­was­not­able­to­accept­the­belief
that­both­the­written­and­the­oral­law,­the­Torah­and­the­Talmud,
were­given­by­Moses.­­He­questioned­the­traditional­beliefs­abut
God.­­At­age­twenty-one,­when­he­completed­his­studies­at­JTS,­he
was­appointed­to­his­first­congregation.­­There­he­was­able­to­test
some­of­his­ideas.­­At­one­of­the­meetings­of­Conservative­Rabbis
he­gave­a­speech­that­argued­that­Judaism­existed­for­the­Jewish
people,­and­not­the­Jewish­people­for­Judaism.­­He­set­forth­some
of­his­controversial­ideas­and­principles­that­became­the­foundation
of­what­was­to­become­Reconstructionist­Judaism.­­His­book,
Judaism as a Civilization,­describes­his­teachings­about­God,­
Ritual,­Torah,­the­Jewish­People,­the­Land­of­Israel,­Social­Action,
Synagogue­Center,­Havurot,­and­the­core­teaching­that­Judaism­
is­an­evolving­religious­civilization­and­culture,­one­in­which­
ritual­observances,­religious­teachings,­peoplehood­all­play­an
important­part.
Perhaps­one­of­the­most­controversial­ideas­is­his­concept­about
God.­­His­naturalistic­concept­of­God­is­based­on­the­idea­that­the
world­can­be­explained­in­terms­of­scientifically­verifiable­ideas.
Rather­than­belief­in­a­personal­God­who­intervenes­in­history­and
knows­the­thoughts­in­the­minds­of­humans,­Kaplan­believed­in­the
doctrine­of­godliness.­­Inside­each­person­is­a­divine­spirit­and
spark­that­serves­as­the­source­of­a­person’s­moral­values.­God,
therefore,­works­through­people­and­is­the­Power­in­the­world­and
in­all­people­that­makes­for­justice,­equality­and­peace.­(as
described­by­Ron­Isaacs).­
He­continued­to­teach­at­JTS­until­1963,­especially­at­the­Teacher
Institute.­­Although­his­ideas­were­different­from­most­of­the­other
teachers,­he­understood­the­new­American­Jew,­he­was­a­visionary,
because,­in­fact,­his­ideas­spread­new­ways­of­thinking­among
Reform­and­Conservative­Rabbis.­­The­creation­of­Jewish
Community­Centers­was­influenced­by­his­ideas.­He­believed­in
women­having­equal­opportunity­in­Jewish­life.­­His­daughter­was
the­first­girl­to­have­a­Bat­Mitzvah.­Temple­Beth­Am­reflects­many
of­his­ideas­about­becoming­a­synagogue­center.­­Even­his­original
writings­have­already­evolved.­­The­Reconstructionist­Movement
never­became­large,­but­his­writings­certainly­changed­Judaism­in
America.­­Kaplan­has­earned­a­place­as­one­of­the­great­and
important­Jewish­thinkers­of­our­time.­­I­encourage­you­to­read­his
book­to­gain­a­more­complete­understanding­of­his­beliefs.­­You
may­find­yourself­saying: of course, I believe that.­­But­he­wrote­in
the­early­20th­century,­and­it­is­now­the­21st­century.­­­He­certainly
influenced­me.­­­­­­
Shalom,
Lenore
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In Loving Memory
Shirleen­Agress
Shirley­Baker
Steven­Belin
Frank­Benedick
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Herta­Cohn
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Herbert­H.­Emory
Ida­Feldman
Ruth­F.­Fishman*
Samuel­Fletcher*
Milton­Forster
Michele­Frilley
Yetta­Gastwirth
Sidney­Glaser*
Frances­Goldberg
Mollie­Grapin
Louis­Guberman*
Rita­Herman­Haller*
Julius­Jacobs*
Irwin­Robert­Katz
Alexander­Laster
Gerri­Marcus
Moses­Markowitz
Malcolm­F.­Marks*
Ralph­Meyers
Estelle­Mirkin
William­Prizer
George­Rawson
Mania­Rosen*
Karen­Rossman*
Anne­Rubinson*
Dr.­Stanley­H.­Salzman*
Sylvia­Savitz*
Molly­Schneider*
Edward­Schulman*
Arthur­Siegel
Yacob­Smilovitz*
Eugene­L.­"Gene"­Solomon*
Joyce­Sumberg
Vivian­S.­Talbot*
Gladys­Traeger
Ruth­Tropin
Sybil­Williams
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Week ending
May 13, 2016
Dorothy­Alvin
Duvan­Arboleda*
Albert­M.­Aronson*
Mae­Axlrod
Bernard­Bess
Meyer­Blynder*
Marvin­Bochner
Vera­Braverman*
Elva­Bush*
Lillian­Glickman­Cades*
Meyer­Elkaim*
Martin­Epstein*
Louis­D.­Foglia
Jean­Goldberg*
Harry­Gunther*
Etta­Halpern*
Blanche­Helfen
Simon­Hilf*
Molly­Hill
Ida­Hollub*
Elaine­G.­Jacobs*
Walter­Jacobs*
Grace­D.­Kaufman*
Neil­Kellerman
Harry­Keusch*
George­Kopp
Mildred­Lefton
Sidney­Leibowitz*
David­Lewin
Charlotte­"Lottie"­
Lewinsky
Ben­Lipoff*
Milton­D.­Lunden*
Miriam­"Mimi"­Mandel
Sofie­Marlin*
Catherine­Moulton*
Jerome­Nagelbush
Donald­Nelson
Ben­Notovitz*
Caroline­Powers*
Frieda­Rosenthal*
William­Rosenthal
Edwin­Saiontz
William­Sakolsky
Anna­Schenkman*
Frida­Schrenzel*
Murray­Schwartz*
Scott­J.­Segal*
N.­Norman­Shane*
Sylvia­Sondak
Irving­Sussman
Joseph­Mark­Weinstein*
Julius­L.­Ziegler*
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May 20, 2016
Selig­"Jap"­Apperman
H.­Lawrence­Asher*
Marilyn­Baumal
Rose­Bernstein*
Eva­Ruth­Berry*
Clara­Blynder*
Elaine­Boas
Nathan­Brameister
Rose­Brenner*
Morris­Burk*
Dr.­John­Cassel
Luzmila­Castillo
Dorothy­Coe*
Samuel­Cohen
Yetta­Coonin
Chana­Drecksler
Betty­Dubick*
Ida­Dubick
Boris­Duchowny
Anne­Epstein*
Margaret­Ferency
Bertha­Fishbein
Berna­Fisher*
Sarah­Geller*
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Herbert­Gluckson
Ray­Marks­Goldberg*
Rhoda­Goldman
Joyce­Golinsky
Charlotte­Grossberger*
Bash­Haber
William­Harris*
Alex­Kaplan*
Cila­Kapustin*
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Benjamin­Klein*
Lesley­Lipp­Cleveland
Emma­Litman*
George­Malin*
Beatrice­Mallinger
Benjamin­Miller*
Jacob­Moses
Sydell­Oltchick*
Edward­Quartin*
Frances­Rapp*
George­Ratner*
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Fay­Reps*
Max­Robinson
Simcha­Sholom­Ross*
Saul­Schekman*
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Jerry­Shepard*
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Myles­Jay­Tralins*
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Sidney­J.­Wilck
Paula­Fried­Woolman*
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Phyllis­Zisman*
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May 27, 2016
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Sara­L.­Aibel*
Sylvia­Bedine*
Max­Belin
Sadie­Berger*
Tod­Berman
Anne­Bluestein*
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Jack­Braverman*
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Ben­B.­Clein*
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STEPHEn ARKY FAMILY CARInG FUnD
Marilyn­Arky­Jablonski­and­Brenda­Jablonski­in­
celebration­of­Danielle­Arky­and­Morgan­Arky­
on­the­occasions­of­their­March­Birthdays
CAnTOR nELSOn’S DISCRETIOnARY FUnD
We Give Thanks
Ilene­and­Milton­Hirsch­in­loving­memory­of­
Thelma­Schreer
The­Leight­Family­with­thanks­for­creating­the­most­
incredible­Bar­Mitzvah­for­Bruce
Philip­Leitman­in­loving­memory­of­Ann­Berent
Craig­and­Deirdre­Nash­and­family­in­appreciation­for­
everything­you­did­to­make­this­difficult­time­in­our­
lives­easier.
Joan­and­Gregory­Reed­in­loving­memory­of­mother,­
Patte­Roberts
Betty­Suchman­with­thanks­for­making­Cliff’s­unveiling
a­loving,­warm­and­meaningful­occasion.
Ellen­and­Louis­Wolfson,­Amy­and­Rick­Deutch­and­
Debra­and­David­Deutch­in­loving­memory­of­our­
mother,­Felicia­Deutch
Donna­and­Craig­Zimmett­in­loving­memory­of­
Felicia­Deutch
THE JOAn KRAMER GALLAnT AnD
MARTIn GALLAnT CHILDREn'S FUnD
In­memory­of­our­papa,­Martin­Gallant­with­love­from­
Jane,­Mack­and­Sunny
Brian­Gallant­in­loving­memory­of­his­parents
Tracy­Gallant­Brody­in­loving­memory­of­her­parents
COnExIón LATInA FUnD
Kenneth­and­Judith­Rosenthal­in­honor­of­
Hadassah­Blum
DAY SCHOOL FUnD
Ryan­and­Rachel­Bailine­in­memory­of­Nathan­Lubie
Boris­and­Raquel­Gabay­in­the­loving­memory­of­
Leonor­Gabay
Amy­and­Rickey­Mittelberg­in­memory­of­Gloria­Gostel
Amy­and­Rickey­Mittelberg­in­memory­of­Seymour­Fine­
Shawn­J.­Nowicki­and­Ashleigh­in­memory­of­
Dr.­William­Ditkowsky
Patti­and­Michael­Sacks­in­honor­of­the­Bat­Mitzvah­
of­Sydney­Lichtenstein
Natalie­Snyder­in­memory­of­Dr.­William­Ditkowsky
Barbara­and­Gary­Cohen­in­the­loving­memory­of­
Dr.­William­Ditkowsky
GEnERAL FUnD
Inga­K.­Berger­and­family­in­loving­memory­of­
Rudy­Berger
Gary­and­Carol­Cohen­in­loving­memory­of­Stanley­
Allen­Cohen
Rita­Diaz­in­memory­of­Nance­Fine,­sister­of­Dawn­
Adels­Fine
Rita­Diaz­in­memory­of­Philip­Masters,­father­of­
Wendy­Salomon
Rita­Diaz­in­memory­of­Dr.­Kenneth­Fields,­brother­
of­Dr.­Daniel­Fields
Rita­Diaz­in­memory­of­Edmund­Milberg,­father­
of­Leslie­Steinberg
Harriet­Feinglass­in­loving­memory­of­Charles­
Wasserman
Bill­and­Dilia­Grossman­in­memory­of­Norman­Nash
Elliot­and­Iris­Grusky­in­memory­of­Nathan­Lubie
Elliot­and­Iris­Grusky­in­memory­of­Sonia­Wasserberger
David,­Alexa­and­Michele­Keyes­in­memory­of­
Nathan­Lubie
Lorraine­Kurland­in­loving­memory­of­Jack­Eskenazi
Philip­and­Phyllis­Lapidus­in­loving­memory­of­
Hattie­Lapidus
Eric­Lubov­in­memory­of­Norman­Nash
Michael­and­Susan­Meister­in­memory­of­Sonia­
Wasserberger
Michael­and­Susan­Meister­in­memory­of­Nathan­Lubie
Lois­and­Michael­Pfeffer­in­memory­of­Nathan­Lubie,­
father­of­Karen­Serure
George­E­Shapiro,­Ph.D­in­memory­of­Murray­Ginsburg
Jackie­and­Richard­Siegel­in­wishing­of­Roman­Krislav­
a­speedy­recovery
William­and­Marcia­Silver­in­memory­of­Winnie­
Lebowitz
Linda­and­Bob­Spiegelman­in­wishing­of­Phill­Dunn,­
son-in-law­of­Alan­and­Lynne­Stein,­a­speedy­recovery
Rhoda­Welt­in­loving­memory­of­David­Welt
THE SHEPARD KInG SCHOLARSHIP FUnD
Bernita­King,­Russell­King­and­Tamara­King­Stark­in­
memory­of­our­beloved­Shep,­who­continues­to­inspire
us­in­everything­we­do
LEnORE KIPPER EnDOWMEnT FUnD
Barry­and­Debrah­Shulman­in­memory­of­Irwin­Katz
LESLEE AROnOvITZ YOUTH
SCHOLARSHIP FUnD
Shelly­and­Steve­Brodie­in­memory­of­Arthur­Rudin
Sherry­and­Barry­Solowey­in­memory­of­Sidney­
Nullman
LEWIS D. SILvERMAn M.D.
SCHOLARSHIP FUnD
David­and­Hedy­Hirsch­in­memory­of­Lauren­Ivans,­
sister­of­Jeremy­Ivans­
LIBRARY FUnD
Edith­and­Norman­Einspruch­in­memory­of­Nanci­Fine
Edith­and­Norman­Einspruch­in­memory­of­Sidney­
Magerer,­father­of­Sherry­Tropin
Neil­and­Madelyn­Messinger­in­memory­of­Susan­Fink,­
mother­of­Dr.­Jack­Ziffer
Suzanne­and­Larry­Fishman­with­appreciation­of­
Etta­Gold–donated­a­generous­box­set­of­DVD­from­
the­Simon­Wiesenthal­Center­Fund­
MATTHEW KASS SCHOLARSHIP FUnD
Karen­and­Mort­Kass­in­memory­of­beloved­father,­
Murray­Ginsburg,­to­remember­always­your­dear­
daughter,­Leah
RABBI BARRAS’ DISCRETIOnARY FUnD
TIKKUn OLAM FUnD
Divina­Grossman­in­remembrance­of­Dr.­William­Ditkowsky
Carolina­and­Harvey­Gurland­in­appreciation­of­your­being­a­
wonderful­teacher
Paul­and­Lois­Lester
Donna­Levine­in­memory­of­Arthur­Rudin­father­of­Steve­and­
Cindy­Rudin
Jan­and­Richard­Pollack­in­appreciation­of­the­lovely­service­in­
celebration­of­Leslie­and­Adam’s­wedding
The­Shepard­Family­in­appreciation­for­your­inspiration…from­
Baby­Boomers­to­Generation­Y
Steve­and­Ellen­Simon­in­loving­memory­of­Dr.­Gerald­Berkowitz­
and­Betty­W.­Simon
Ellen­and­Louis­Wolfson,­Amy­and­Rick­Deutch,­Debra­and­
David­Deutch­in­memory­of­Felicia­Deutch
Annie­Berenson­in­loving­memory­of­Jeane­Apperman
Mark­and­Marjorie­Buchbinder­in­memory­of­Anita­Buchbinder
The­Cummings­Family­in­memory­of­Sidney­Nullman
The­Cummings­Family­in­memory­of­Dr.­Norman­Nash
Warren­and­Elizabeth­Janowitz­in­memory­of­Dr.­Norman­Nash
Pam,­Richard­and­Ben­Strassberg­in­memory­of­Sidney­Magerer,­
father­of­Sherry­Tropin
Michael­Weisberg­in­memory­of­Sylvia­Weisberg
Ellen­and­Glenn­Widom­and­Family­in­loving­memory­of­
Marion­Bleeker
RABBI BAUMGARD'S DISCRETIOnARY FUnD
Bunny­&­Howard­Michaelson­in­loving­memory­of­Dr.­Allan­
K.­Michaelson
RABBI BOOKMAn’S DISCRETIOnARY FUnD
Phyllis­Goldstein,­in­loving­memory­of­Seymour­Goldstein
RABBI GREEnGRASS’ DISCRETIOnARY FUnD
Myriam­and­Marc­Grad­in­honor­of­the­beautiful­job­you­did­at­
Paul­Kaminsky's­funeral­service
Allan­Lipp­in­memory­of­Nancy­Lipp
Ken­and­Judy­Rosenthal­in­appreciation­of­the­unveiling­for­
Shirley­Litman
RABBI KEMPLER’S DISCRETIOnARY FUnD
R.­Judith­Ratzan,­MD­in­memory­of­Mildred­Tuchman­and­
Joseph­David­Tuchman
Dr.­Florence­Orin­Wechsberg­in­memory­of­my­parents­and­sisters
RITUAL/PRAYER BOOK FUnD
Elisabeth­Frank­in­loving­memory­of­Stephen­Frank
Judy­Gilbert-Gould­in­loving­memory­of­Austin­Gilbert
Judy­Gilbert-Gould­in­loving­memory­of­Gerald­Gould
Adele­Hertz­and­family­in­memory­of­Shirley­Bosin,­our­
beautiful­mother­and­grandmother
The­Klein­Family­in­loving­memory­of­Samuel­Fried
Donna­Levine­in­loving­memory­of­Beatrice­Rabinovitz,­
mother­and­grandmother
Harvey­L­Young­in­loving­memory­of­Martin­Young
Harvey­L­Young­in­loving­memory­of­Esther­G.­Leppel­Young
YAHRZEIT FUnD
Ann­L.­Aibel­in­loving­memory­of­Lawrence­Aibel
Marilyn­Brill­in­memory­of­Sidney­P.­Schreer
Richard­Feinstein­in­loving­memory­of­Sarah­Feinstein
Ellen­and­Lane­Genet­in­loving­memory­of­Gilbert­Fein
Robert­Gordon­Family­in­loving­memory­of­Marvin­Gordon
Dr.­Stuart­and­Dianne­Gottlieb­in­memory­of­Leon­Gottlieb
Dolly­Harris­in­loving­memory­of­Stanley­Harris,­Sidney­
Harris­and­Albert­Levick
Adele­Hertz­and­family­in­memory­of­George­Bosin,­our­
loving­father,­grandfather­and­great-grandfather
L.­Melvin­Katz­in­memory­of­Isadore­Diamond
Ruth­Krieger­in­loving­memory­of­Mary­Markowitz
Ruth­Krieger­in­loving­memory­of­William­Krieger
Lisa­Massirman­in­loving­memory­of­Faye­Kline
Jan­and­Richard­Pollack­in­memory­of­Murray­Ginsburg
Guillermo­and­Maggie­Retchkiman­in­memory­of­
Hector­Retchkiman
Ken­and­Judith­Rosenthal­in­memory­of­Stuart­Rosenthal
Ken­and­Judith­Rosenthal­in­memory­of­Howard­and­
Shirley­Litman
Robert­and­Jane­Salzman­in­loving­memory­of­Mary­Salzman
Michelle­and­Scott­Sarason­in­loving­memory­of­Esther­Levi
Stuart­Shapiro­in­loving­memory­of­Evelyn­“Boo”­Shapiro
Jeffrey­Spar­in­memory­of­Benjamin­Spar
SISTERHOOD FUnD
Wendy­Kornfield­in­loving­memory­of­my­husband­Cliff
Susan­and­Richard­Lampen­in­loving­memory­of­Nance­Adels­Fine
Susan­and­Richard­Lampen­wishing­mazal­tov­to­Jayusia­and­
Alan­Bernstein­on­the­birth­of­their­granddaughter­Mia
Susan­and­Richard­Lampen­wishing­mazel­tov­to­Judith­and­
Marc­Lederhandler­on­the­wedding­of­their­daughter­Sarah­to­
Dylan­Kluck
Rita­and­Bernie­Swichkow­in­loving­memory­of­Rita’s­parents,­
Marion­and­Al­Bleeker
Rita­and­Bernie­Swichkow­in­loving­memory­of­father,­Maurice­
Swichkow
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