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Our Road to Freedom
ScheduleofServices
forApril2015
Chaverim,
When I look at the calendar for the month of April I see a path carved for
us to freedom. We start with Passover on the evening of April 3rd, when we begin
our journey into the wilderness. Our ancestors had to find the courage to leave
behind all that they had known for 400 years and embark on a perilous flight of
the unknown. We are taught that during this holy time of the year, we Jews align
ourselves with our ancient people as if we too were there – escaping through the
Sea of Reeds and beginning the journey to Mt. Sinai to meet our G!d. In order to
meet G!d within us, we need to clear ourselves of all the impediments to freedom.
This is a time to look deep within and let go of anything that is holding us back
from being free. Through prayer, meditation, a walk out in nature, or any other
way you have discovered that calms your spirit, you can identify what is stopping
you from following your path to Mt. Sinai. Reb Nachman of Breslov always used
to say, “Know! A person walks in life on a very narrow bridge. The most important thing is not be afraid.” (LM 11:48)
As we move through the month and the years of our lives, we encounter
the reality of the Holocaust and we remember. Yom Hashoah is on April 16 and
our community will commemorate it in a beautiful service of remembrance on
April 19 at FIT at 2 pm. Holocaust Survivor Gene Klein will share with us his family’s story. Out of the ashes of the Holocaust and the letting go of that nightmare
of fear, the State of Israel was formed. Join us at Temple when we celebrate its
birth on Friday Night April 24th with the music and dance of Yisrael!
It is a month of journeying. It does seem like our people are always walking a path that is oft times perilous. The Anti-Semitism that has flared up in our
world reminds us to never forget and to work towards the day when our world
will be one and at peace.
Walk with me this month. Be part of a community of Jews who walk forward in the light of G!d.
Ray, Jenny, Gabrielle, Rob and I wish each of you a Zissen Pesach, a Sweet
Passover!!
Chag Sameach,
Rabbi Pat
Friday, April 3: NO
Shabbat Service
Saturday, April 4: 9:00am
Bagels & Bible
Saturday, April 5: 6:00pm
Passover Seder
Friday, April 10: 7:00pm
Shabbat Service
Saturday, April 11: 9:00am
Bagels & Bible
10:00 am Bat Mitzvah
Lily Unger
Friday, April 17: 7:00pm
Shabbat Service
Saturday, April 18: 9:00am
Bagels & Bible
Friday, April 24: 7:00pm
Shabbat Service
Saturday, April 25: 9:00am
Bagels & Bible
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Jonathan and Faye Kellerman
Eric Lockshine, Jonathan and Faye Kellerman
Temple Israel
50th Celebration
Check out our website at o revard.com
for more pictures of our wonderful 50th
anniversary celebra on weekend
Sue and Rich Weber
Rabbi Pat Hickman
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WOMEN OF TEMPLE ISRAEL SISTERHOOD
President’s Message
The good news is that I was overwhelmed by the response to help at the Jewish Festival. Thanks to MAXINE LAUER,
JOY INVENTASCH, CAROL ROBERTS, BOBBI RODRIGUEZ, ROSE SCHOENFELD, BERNICE HABERMAN,
IRENE ABRAMOWITZ, NANCY McGINLEY, EILEEN PHINICK, TRUDY HORKIN, DIANA LANDO, and LYNNE
TUTTLE, I had company and workers from start to finish. I especially have to thank LYNNE for the hours she spent with
me organizing and pricing Judaica items for sale, and schlepping them to the auditorium and back to the Temple. Thanks
also to everyone who donated items. I don’t know everyone who left their beautiful Judaica for us in the Temple office,
except for PATTY SIEGEL, who was our Purim “Santa Claus”. And, my “thank you” list is not complete without acknowledging JOY, NANCY, LYNNE and DIANA for chocolate-coating 100+ pretzel rods.
The bad news is that the Festival was poorly attended, and, while we didn’t lose money, our profit was shoe-string thin.
2015 - MARK YOUR CALENDARS & SAVE THE DATES:
May 8: Sisterhood Shabbat
October 28: 3rd Annual Mah Jongg Tournament
Stay tuned for other events.
DON’T FORGET TO VISIT OUR JUDAICA SHOP FOR YOUR
PERSONAL PASSOVER NEEDS AND HOSTESS GIFTS!
Michelle Pivar
President, Women of Temple Israel Sisterhood
Temple Israel
Purim Celebration
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MFTY
Melbourne Federation of Temple Youth
Temple Israel Chapter
Temple Israel offers a group for the young adults of our congregation to continue their education of their Jewishness.
Jewishness Our
fearless MFTY leaders bring our next generation into the fold
to allow them to follow their hearts, strengthen their faith and
form lifelong bonds. They participate in the religious school,
volunteer countless hours in the community such as beach
cleanups and Federation events and attend retreats together.
The MFTY group had a booth at the Federation’s Jewish Festival with raffle baskets and face-painting! They meet weekly
during Sunday School times, plan many activities together and
are headed to the Westgate River Ranch for a retreat on the
first weekend of May.
If you would like any additional information about this group please send a correspondence to the Temple Office at
tioffice@tiofbrevard.com.
THE TEMPLE ISRAEL RELIGIOUS SCHOOL
The religious school of Temple Israel has almost 60 children enrolled in Hebrew and Judiac Studies, Israeli Dance and Song, Arts and Crafts and Prayer based education. Countless hours of multiple volunteers’ time and love is directed into teaching the amazing youth of our congregation under the leadership of an awesome Religious School Director, Tracy Griffin.
We would like to recognize and honor the teachers who volunteer their time with the children
every week.
Hebrew teachers: Janice Cook, Karen Fulmer, David Huss, Monica Fishkin, Stacy Krebs, Rabbi
Hickman; Hebrew Madrichim: Lauren Kerness, Julie Krebs and
Kira Hauge.
Judaic teachers: Karen Fulmer, Janice Cook, Felice Anspacher,
Stuart Rosinger, Jeff Fishkin and David Huss; MFTY leaders:
Rabbi Hickman and Alex Baer
If you would like to know more about our Religious School or would like to
donate your time or resources to support this incredible cause please feel free
to contact the Temple Office at tioffice@tiofbrevard.com.
Tu B’Shevat Seder followed
by tree plan%ng
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ATTENTION
LADIES WHO LUNCH
HOW TO MAKE NEW FRIENDS AND KEEP THE OLD
Nancy McGinley has volunteered to chair a monthly luncheon ou%ng for Sisterhood members and
guests. The luncheon loca%on will vary and will not be limited to the Suntree area. We will request
small or round tables for ease of conversa%on and, of course, separate checks.
If you are interested in joining us, or have any ques%ons, please email
Nancy, nancycastlegate@gmail.com , or telephone her, 255-3443.
Let her know and, also, tell her your favorite restaurants.
Invite your friends and other Sisterhood members to come along. The number is not limited.
We would like to start on April 15th and con%nue, monthly, on the 3rd Wednesday.
Please get your responses to Nancy ASAP so we can start planning.
Dona%ons:
Bernstein, Rena
Yahrzeit of mother Sarah Green
Bernstein, Rena
Yahrzeit of husband Samuel L. Bernstein
Zackheim, Michael & Doris
Solvick, Sandra
Yahrzeit Oscar H Gollop
Dona on in memory of Saul Posard
Solvick, Sandra
Dona on in memory of Joseph Kleinman
Solvick, Sandra
Dona on in memory of Nate Kleinman
Solvick, Sandra
Dona on in memory of Lawrence Solvick
Solvick, Sandra
Dona on in memory of Helen Posard
Solvick, Sandra
Dona on in memory of Pearl Solvick
Vinarub, David & Risa
Yahrzeit Max Cohen
McGinley, Nancy
Memory of Larry Biener
Abramowitz, Benjamin & Irene
In memory of Larry Biener
Victor, Mar n & Sara Jane
Honor of Carol Miles' 80th birthday
Thomas, Marvin & Felyce
Refuah Sh'lema for Bernard Schulman
Victor, Mar n & Sara Jane
Memory of Larry Biener
Abramowitz, Benjamin & Irene
In memory of Harris Miller, Irene's brother
Reader, Jeffrey
Wedding of Jeffrey and Mary Kate
Abramowitz, Benjamin & Irene
In honor of Julie Adams's Bat Mitzvah
Gelbart, Robert & Eileen
Jerome Freidman Yahrzeit
Debra Saltzberg
In memory of husband, William Saltzberg
Women of Temple Israel
One me Donor
Valen ne Cash Bar
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SHOP EARLY
WOMEN OF TEMPLE ISRAEL JUDAICA GIFT
SHOP*
has what you need for your Passover table,
and the perfect gift to bring to the hosts of a
Seder dinner
First night Seder is April 3rd
To assure the best selections, for Passover and all other holidays and special occasions,
gift shop is open
every Friday night - except the first Friday of the month between 6:30-7:00 PM
and
Sundays 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
when Sunday school is in session
To visit the shop by special appointment,
telephone the office or call Michelle Pivar, 253-5874.
IT’S A MITZVAH!
* Gift shop profits help support Temple Israel
SENIOR TALKERS
SENIOR TALKERS. a discussion and social group for Seniors, meets regularly the third Monday each month unless there is a scheduling conflict with Temple ac vi es.
The April mee ng will be in the Social Hall of Temple Israel, 7350 Lake Andrews Drive, Viera.
Monday April 20th, beginning at 11:30 am
A@endees may bring “brown bag” lunch, desert and beverages are supplied.
Lunch and socializing me is followed at noon by an hour of open discussions on various current and other
topics, giving s mula on to keep our minds alert.
Different moderators lead the discussions each month.
Mee ngs are open to all and all are welcome.
For more informa on please call 321-254-5143
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WOMEN OF TEMPLE ISRAEL SISTERHOOD
NOW IS THE TIME TO RENEW/JOIN
if you have not already done so
WTI Sisterhood membership year is August 1 – July 31
Our paid member tea is a very popular event open only to current WTI members.
Look for our schedule of events in the Temple’s monthly bulle n and the weekly Shabbat-to-Shabbat announcements. Past events have
included an adult cocktail party; educa onal, informa onal, and “just plain fun” programs; annual Chanukah Menorathon; Jewish Fes val in
conjunc on with Jewish Federa on; mah jongg tournament and luncheon; and our own Friday night Shabbat service.
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Not interested in the social aspects of WTI…Don’t have %me to volunteer or par%cipate…then, Why join? In the past 2 years WTI has
donated more than $15,000.00 to our Temple.* Let’s make 2014-2015 a banner year!
*WTI’s dona on includes: Monies WTI pays for Friday night challahs and onegs not sponsored by a congregant, Saturday morning
challahs, Break the Fast, Purim hamentaschen; Judaica shop proceeds; Fundraiser proceeds (Jewish Fes val, “Mah Jongg Tournament, Menorathon, and special events), Bar and Bat Mitzvah giLs to each celebra ng child.
Sisterhood dues are addi onal funds which allow us to provide more services and give more money directly to the temple. You can help
simply by becoming a member of WTI.
An applica on is included in this Bulle n.→
Michelle Pivar, President of Women of Temple Israel
MEMBERS OF TEMPLE ISRAEL
HONOR OR REMEMBER A LOVED ONE…
CELEBRATE A BIRTHDAY OR ANNIVERSARY…
WELCOME THE SABBATH…
OR
JUST FOR THE “MITZAH” OF IT
Dear Congregant:
As you may know, Sisterhood pays for all Onegs not sponsored by a loved one. This deprives you of the mitzvah of celebra ng someone you love, and reduces the amount of money which Sisterhood would otherwise have to help support the
Temple.
Cheryl Mendelsohn is Sisterhood’s Oneg coordinator. She wants to help you find the perfect Friday night to commemorate
the important events in your life.
All that is needed is a challah, 3 or 4 trays of “goodies” (fruit, cheese, crackers, cookies, cake…). Just bring everything to the
Temple kitchen before services begin. Kyle will help with the set-up, put out soL drinks and make coffee.
We hope that each family will sponsor at least one Oneg, but there is no limit. Sponsor two, three, or more, or share the
honor with friends.
Choose a date and call Cheryl, 321-693-5030. Have an alternate date in case your first choice has already been reserved.
HERE’S HOW TO GET THE CREDIT WITHOUT DOING ANY WORK!
Reserve your date, and send $40.00 to Women of Temple Israel.
We do the shopping; you get the sponsorship credit.
*(Special orders may increase your cost)
Todah Rabah, Michelle Pivar, President , Women of Temple Israel
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VOLUME52ISSUE4 Anniversaries:
Mr. & Dr. D. Vinarub
23rd anniversary
Mr. & Mrs. M. Mi@leman
47th anniversary
Mr. & Mrs. C. Dodich
30th anniversary
Mr. & Mrs. Harvey Siegel
67th anniversary
Mr. & Mrs. J. Behr
41st anniversary
Col. & Mrs. M. Victor
51st anniversary
Birthdays:
Carole Hillman
Brian Nemeroff
Sofia Shuster
Molly Winsten
Patricia Barnes
Lois Mi@leman
Kathy Stern
Natalie White
Harriet Rosenblum Hillman
Nancy Taback
Bridge@e Locke
Burt Podnos
Jack Scheinbart
Lew Ostroff
Randall Fine
Monica Fishkin
Dave Bookman
Charles Steinberg
Jordan Raver
Debra Saltzberg
Diana Lando
Paul Novick
Rita Brooks
Keith Kromash
Ma@ea Greene
Izak Kantor
Eileen Gelbart
Richard Brooks
Audrey Nass London
Doris Edinger
Kayley Lew
Jayson White
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Liz Davis, Brian Wasserman, Jo Susser, Sue Hausbach Brendle, Doris Edinger, Rob Scheinman,
Howard Weil, Sandy Ashendorf, Sara Jane Victor, Hope Bookman, Marvin Frey, Lois Felder, Marilyn Murphy, Esther Printz, Mildred Levine, Marci Bernicker, Jerry Caplan, Debbie Lang, Beverly
Friedberg, Harvey Friedberg, Jacques Asseo, Richard Feinberg, Bernard Schulman, Gabrielle
Chuchro
2015 Board of Directors
President
1st Vice President
2nd Vice President
Treasurer
Corresponding Sec’y.
Recording Sec’y.
Past President
1 Year Trustee
Eric Lockshine
Jeff Fishkin
Open
Stuart Kantor
Linda Wilgeroth
Tammie Anglin
Brian Onek
Carolyn Jacobs
Doug Kasten
Lauren Rucks
2 Year Trustee
3 Year Trustee
Men’s Club Rep.
WTI Rep.
Larry Fineberg
Harvey Inventasch
Charles Steinberg
StephanieWhite
Ben Abramowitz
Rachel Winsten
Allan Schoenfeld
Michelle Pivar
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April 2015
MON
TUE
WED
1
THU
2
5:45 Hebrew School
FRI
SAT
3
4
6:30 NO Shabbat
Service
9am Bagels & Bible
6:00 Temple Seder
5
6
9am Religious
School
7
8
Lag B’Omer
9
10
11
6:00 Yizkor
7pm Shabbat Service
9am Bagels & Bible
10:00 Bat Mitzvah
Lily Unger
12
13
14
9:00 Religious
School
15
5:45 Hebrew School
16
Yom Hashoah
Bulletin Deadline for
May issue
19
9:00 Religious
School
20
21
22
23
6:45pm TI Board
Meeting
11:30am Temple
Talkers
9:00 Religious
School
27
7pm Shabbat Service
Speaker Dinner
Oneg Sponsors
Felyce & Marvin
Thomas and Bernice
& Jerry Haberman in
honor of all
celebrations
18
9am Bagels & Bible
24
25
Yom HaAtzmaut
9am Bagels & Bible
7pm Shabbat Service
2nd & 3rd Graders
2:00pm Yom
Hashoah at FIT
26
17
28
29
5:45 Hebrew School
30
May 1
2
MFTY Retreat
MFTY Retreat
7pm Shabbat Service
Oneg Sponsors
Fran & Mike Krane
in honor of their
daughter’s wedding
SPACE COAST
CHESS Club
9am Bagels & Bible
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