June Bulletin 2015

June 2015 Volume 53 - Number 6
Kosher
Sivan - Tammuz 5775
Shabbat Dinner
page 9
Get All Fired Up!
page 12
New Sisterhood President
page 6
Town Hall Meeting
page 8
Pictures from Mother’s Day Brunch!
pages 11
Building Community Since 1954
Staff
Rabbi ................................ Joshua Neely
Cong. Life Coord.......Susan Bernstein
Youth Director...........Eliana Gershon
Off. Admin. .. John-Patrick Alexander
Bookkeeper...................Patricia Young
Executive
Committee
President .........................Eric Hoffman
1st Vice Pres..................... Mark Kluger
VP Membership ........... Geanne Share
VP Education................. Sharon Sachs
Comptroller ................. Michelle Bilsky
Secretary...........................Mollie Savage
Sisterhood Pres................. Nancy Stern
Men’s Club Co-Pres..Wayne Bilsky &
.................................................... Joe Ihns
Past Pres..................Arlene van de Rijn
From Our Rabbi:
By Rabbi Joshua Neely
K
abbalah made a lot of noise a few years back
when it attracted celebrity adherents, most famously Madonna. People were buying red strings and bottles of water and all sorts of
other trinkets. The phenomenon simultaneously gave Kabbalah a
bad reputation in the eyes of many and trashed mainstream Judaism
for not being “spiritual” enough. While a few got very rich in the
process, Judaism has been made much poorer thanks to this fiasco.
Trustees
Nicki D'Amato
Lauren Brown
Kris Crane
Judi Chisdes
Sandra Eisenberg
Andrew Feinberg
Joe Ihns
Fabienne Kaplan
Michael Langman
Art Louv
Joni Okun
Harry Rein (Trustee Emeritus)
Fanny Sernik
Nancy Stern
Roz Weinstein
Kabbalah detached from mainstream Judaism is empty. Kabbalah is,
now, an overused term to describe anything that seems more spiritual than the Judaism most people think they know. Kabbalah, officially, is a system that teaches a mystical overlay to the world, and
most importantly, Jewish life. Without Jewish living, there is nothing
for Kabbalah to interpret, nothing for it to hang on. It would be like
reading an analysis of Hamlet without studying the play itself first.
Standing
Committee Chairs Hucksters may promise that Kabbalah offers a deeper connection
Adult Education...... Michael Fineberg
Budget & Finance....... Michelle Bilsky
Building & Grounds .............. Joe Ihns to God without the hard work of keeping the commandments, but
Education - School........ Sharon Sachs
Endowment............ Andrew Feinberg Kabbalah makes no such claim. It claims that following the comMa’asim Tovim .....Arlene van de Rijn
Marketing ..........................Larry Gutter mandments while mindful of the spiritual essences involved with
Membership................... Geanne Share
Past Pres. Coun. ....Arlene van de Rijn each will lead to a deeper connection to God and aid in the transRitual.................................Natan Brener
Ways & Means .............. Ed Borowsky
formation of the world. But that is harder, not easier, than living an
..............................................& Paul Patti
Youth ........................................................
observant life.
The traditionalists and rationalists who sneered at the Kabbalah fad
threw the baby out with the bath water. The fad was flawed, and
much of Kabbalah is open to debate and dispute, but the core ele2
-ment remains true: the physical world and our physical actions are not the totality of
existence. Our willing and joyful fulfillment of the commandments does not mean we
cannot also seek a connection with the Commander. Our senses may only perceive the
normal world, but the breath of God within each of us can lead us to the supernal.
Although there are many magical practices within different mystical traditions, they reflect mostly the folk ways of our ancestors rather than the heart and soul of Kabbalah.
Judaism has always had such mystical elements and they long predate the rise of Kabbalah in the Middle Ages. From the visions of Ezekiel to the mystical accounts of Creation, we have studied, reflected and searched to rise towards God. Propelled by the
commandments and buoyed by mysticism, we reach higher.
Mysticism continues to dot our liturgy, from El Adon to Kabbalat Shabbat. These mystical elements help us to focus ourselves on cleaving to God instead of the mere rote
performance of the mitzvot.
rabbi@tiflorida.org
Office Hours: Tuesday-Friday, Sunday
Please call or email for an appointment.
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From Our Congregational Life Coordinator
By Susan Bernstein
J
ews are known to answer a question with another question. Why do we do this? Why not? Perhaps because we value education for ourselves and our children, we appreciate the need to ask questions. What would the Pesach Seder be like if not for the constant questions and answers that were compiled by the
ancient scholars and further complemented by modern commentary? We learn by asking and wondering, curious to
know what lies hidden from our immediate understanding.
We want our children to be problem solvers, to think independently, and to eventually arrive at their own theories
about life. In order to help them along this path, we should create positive environments that encourage asking.
Most children, as well as adults, hesitate to ask questions, fearful of exposing their lack of knowledge. But a safe
classroom where everyone’s opinion is valued helps foster courage to engage in discussion and ask the questions that
lead to understanding. This is the classroom model at Temple Israel for the adult learner as well as the young student.
As primary educators, the parent plays an important part in the child’s appreciation for learning and study. Children
observe and model what they see – a parent engaged in Jewish study for him/herself makes a strong statement in the
minds of their child. It tells them that the pursuit of knowledge is a life-long journey and an enjoyable trip, which
can often be taken together.
With this in mind, please take a look at the educational offerings at TI. Rabbi Neely conducts a weekly parashah
class each Wednesday from 12:00 to 1:00; he also offers a nutshell session on a variety of topics on Shabbat at the
kiddish. He will give three lessons on Understanding God in August and September. And our Adult Education
committee has scheduled a variety of courses throughout the year. Please consult our calendar for each class.
Wishing you a year of new horizons.
L’Shalom,
Susan Bernstein
kehillaclc@tiflorida.org
407.647.3055 ext. 304
Temple Israel of Winter Springs is seeking a creative and passionate leader for its Tot Shabbat program for children ages 2-5 meeting once a month on Saturdays from 11:30 am-12:00 pm and on Jewish holidays throughout the
year.
The ideal candidate is expected to have a solid base of Judaic knowledge that includes weekly Torah portions, Jewish
stories and songs and holiday traditions along with basic Hebrew vocabulary that is used throughout the program
each month. An understanding of children’s developmental stages and needs, as well as knowledge of effective
learning techniques is essential. We expect the candidate to enjoy kids as well as teach them with patience and a
consistent manner. The candidate is expected to communicate with parents periodically and help motivate
families to develop personal connections both within and outside of the Temple Israel community.
Interested candidates should send current CV and cover letter to Susan Bernstein at kehillaclc@tiflorida.org.
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From Our Youth Director
By Eliana Gershon
T
o me, a work of art is like a puzzle. There are parts that can only be discovered through piecing
together various elements. It may sound counter-intuitive, but as layer covers layer, more information
comes to light. Many often become frustrated by the process, enmeshed in the details that form the foundation. It is
important to remember just that—it is a foundation, a starting point from which to build, grow, and discover. The first
few pieces of the puzzle do not reveal the whole, but rather they create the possibility for inspiration to arise. Personally, I enjoy the process of creating much more than the finished product. To me, a sense of adventure and unknowingness is much more thrilling than one of resolution. It is for this same reason, that I am more excited than ever to build
our USY chapter even more over the next year. So far we’ve enjoyed making our own pizzas to close out Passover, and
developed a taste for brains as we were turned to zombies during our outing to It’s A Trap! The school year is wrapping up with some teen Shavuot learning sessions and an end-of-the-year pool party to ring in summer. I could not be
more elated by the enthusiasm shown by our Temple Israel teens.
The next layer on our work of art is building a core of leadership. USY is designed to allow high schoolers to create,
plan, and execute the events of their dreams, and this will be made possible through the introduction of a USY board
and participation in regional events. Both were amazing and memorable parts of my upbringing, so I am excited to
share them with the TI teens.
Until the Fall rolls around there are plenty of ways for teens to get involved and stay connected. The first is joining the
chapter board. A leadership position is a wonderful college app booster, but more importantly, it is a great way to make
new friends and build new skills, all while having a lot of fun. A board-only overnight will take place towards the end
of the summer, as well as some preliminary planning meetings. You can choose to help out with recruitment, event
planning, communication, and more. Please email youthdirector@tiflorida.org for more information. If the board isn’t
your thing, you can stay in touch and keep up with upcoming events by following us on social media. Like the TI USY
facebook page or follow us on instagram @ti_usy. The last way to stay connected is to volunteer. There are plenty of
events throughout the summer at TI, and we’d love for the entire community to be a part of them. Check out the tiflorida.org for a list of community events.
L’Shalom,
Eliana Gershon
youthdirector@tiflorida.org.
407.647.3055 ext. 302
office hours are Wednesday 9:30 am- 4:30 pm or call to set up an appointment at another time.
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From Our Sisterhood President
By Nancy Stern
G
reetings! Did you know that it’s a new year? Well, it is for Sisterhood. I have to admit
that I am starting this new year with a tiny bit of trepidation and a lot of excitement. It’s always
hard to start a new role when you are following someone as awesome as Cathy Swerdlow! So, I’d like to start by
thanking the outgoing Sisterhood Board – you all did a tremendous job last year, and I am really looking forward to
working with everyone to build on all you did.
Our Installation Luncheon, organized by Melissa Masin and Phyllis
Kamenoff, was phenomenal. I am confident that I speak for everyone who
attended when I say that the food and entertainment were exceptional. Kudos
to everyone on their team for all the work you did in making this event so special for us.
Five members of Sisterhood just went to the Women’s League of
Conservative Judaism (WLCJ) Florida Region Conference and came back
full of new ideas and enthusiasm. It was fantastic to be surrounded by a group
of Jewish women who are involved not only at their own synagogue but some
nationally and internationally – truly inspiring. I am proud to say that we had
one of the largest delegations to the Conference – yea, TI! Plus, our very own
Mollie Savage won the award given each year to a first time delegate who
shows the most ruach and leadership potential (The “award” is a rubber
chicken named Shlomo.).
Mollie Savage, Shlomo & outgoing FL Region President,
Anne Schimberg.
If you have ideas for programs or activities you would like to see Sisterhood sponsor, please let us know. We love
to get fresh ideas and perspective and welcome everyone’s input ... and participation! There are so many ways to
get involved at Temple Israel, and Sisterhood is one of my personal favorites!
Speaking of programs, I do want to take a second now to invite all women, whether you are officially a member of
Sisterhood or not, to come to the Tea on August 16. You’ll get details about it in the next Bulletin, but don’t wait
to put it on your schedule – and use ink, not pencil (for those of us who still use paper calendars).
L’Shalom,
Nancy Stern
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The Torah Fund
Last chance to get your pin!
The Torah Fund year is winding down, and this is your last chance
to get the 2014-2015 Mishpacha pin, pictured here. A donation of
$180 (or more) is all it takes! If you’ve been on the fence, wait no
longer – once it’s July it’s too late, this pin is gone. For more information, please contact Nancy Stern at 407.314.3520 or cookwithnan@yahoo.com. Checks should be made out to Torah Fund.
As a reminder, Torah Fund is a grassroots fundraising campaign dedicated to perpetuating Conservative/Masorti Judaism by supporting its seminaries: The Jewish Theological Seminary (New York, New York), Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies (Los Angeles, California), Schechter Institute of Jewish Studies (Jerusalem) and Seminario Rabinico Latinoamericano
(Buenos Aires).
Did you know . . .
Sisterhood has scholarships available for a variety of activities, including summer camp? The Scholarship Fund is intended to foster personal and congregational growth through programs and resources which nourish Jewish confidence, skill, observance, and enhance Jewish identity.
Application is simple:
An essay request, explaining why you (or your child) think the camp is important and what you
hope (your child) will gain from the experience; and the amount being requested
A presentation after camp is over during a Saturday nutshell explaining what was learned and a
written essay about their experience and what they learned, and why it would be useful for
future applicants
Applications and after-camp essays are submitted to the Sisterhood President
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Game Night at Temple Israel!
Monday, June 1, at 7:00 pm in the Lounge
Whatever your game is … the first Monday of the month is your night!
Come and enjoy a great game of Texas Hold’em, Mah Jongg, Chess or
Pool (or learn how!). Refreshments will be available, and it all goes down in
the Lounge. When you arrive, enter through the front of the temple. All are
welcome!
Sponsored by Temple Israel’s Men’s Club
Questions? Please call Joe Ihns at 407.267.2000.
Tot Shabbat Cancellation
Unfortunately the previously scheduled Tot Shabbat on June 20 had to be canceled. We’re truly sorry
for the inconvenience. We will have new Tot Shabbats on the calendar, so keep your eyes and ears open
for announcements!
June 14, 2015
At 10:00 am
In the Roth Social Hall
Please make every effort to attend
Help make a minyan at 9:00 am
Bagels & coffee will be served
between 9:30 & 10:00.
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Kosher
Shabbat Dinner
Shabbat Shalom!
Join us Friday, June 26, at 6:30 pm in the Roth Social Hall as Julia Fineberg once again
will be our guest chef, preparing a wonderful kosher Chinese dinner.
Menu
Egg Drop Soup
Chicken Stir Fry with Vegetable
Stir Fry String Beans with Garlic
Lo Mein
There will be a Non-spicy selection of White Rice, Plain Chicken and Broccoli for children
It’s $10 for ages 6 and up, with a cap at $40. Tots ages 5 and under eat for free.
As always, our Keepers of the Flame are invited to share good food
and company with us at no charge.
RSVP by June 24
using the online form
(https://www.tiflorida.org/events/kosher-chinese-shabbat-dinner-2015-06-26/)
or you can contact the office at
office@tiflorida.org - 407.647.3055
Reservations will close on June 24 at 5:00 pm.
All late reservations will incur an additional $5 upcharge.
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Adult Education is presenting a movie on June 21 at 4:00 pm in the Roth
Social Hall. More details to come, so stay tuned!
Men’s Club Fishing Trip
It’s a Men’s Club Fishing Expedition! On Sunday, June 28 from 11:00 am
to 12:00 pm, come fish the Florida waters. For more details, please contact
Men’s Club Co-President, Wayne Bilsky at waynebilsky@yahoo.com.
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The Men’s Club 6th Annual Mother’s Day Brunch
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Get “All Fired Up” on Tuesday, June 30 at 7:00 pm
You and your friends are invited to participate in an evening of crafts, wine, snacks
and fun at All Fired Up in Winter Park.
You will choose from a selection of Judaic
ceramic pieces to decorate while enjoying
the company of your Temple Israel and
Orlando community friends.
The price of $18 per person includes one Judaic ceramic piece, all materials, wine and
snacks. This is a $25.00 value which is subsidized by our Membership committee for all
attendees. This event is open to the community so bring your friends – must be 18 years
or older to attend.
If interested in attending, please reserve a space online. Also indicate whether you
would like to meet for dinner before the event.
https://www.tiflorida.org/events/get-all-fired-up-2015-05-30/
All Fired Up
229 West Fairbanks Avenue • Winter Park, FL 32789 • www.allfireduponline.com
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Passport to Hebrew
The Meitin Religious School will once
again offer Passport to Hebrew, a summer
experience for those who want to brush up
on their Hebrew. This year our theme will be
archeology: how to dig into our past, and
what we learn from the relics that are found.
Each day we will uncover another period of
history and learn how different civilizations
lived. And, of course, Hebrew terms will be
introduced while we explore our past.
Passport to Hebrew will meet Wednesday
through Friday, August 5, 6, and 7 from
4:30 pm to 7:30 pm (includes dinner). You may come for one session - $10/student; two sessions $15/student or three sessions - $20/student. The program is open to all and families are welcome to
participate together. For more information contact Susan Bernstein at 407.647.3055 ext.304 or kehillaclc@tiflorida.org.
Mark your calendars for Friday, August 7
Friday, August 7 starting at 6:30 pm it’s Shabbat Dinner with your friends and family at
Temple Israel. Then we’ll usher in Shabbat with a Simcha Kabbalat Shabbat and celebrate our August birthdays & anniversaries! After the Oneg, Debbie Meitin will be
leading us in another whirlwind night of Israeli Dancing!
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Happy Tammuz! That means it’s time to start thinking about the High Holidays and
the Temple Israel High Holiday Choir. We are looking for a few good voices, people who can listen
and want to share their talent with the Temple Israel Congregation. The director is a music professor,
and our own Cantor is the organizer. Fluency in speaking Hebrew is not necessary. If people
have been saying you have a nice voice, and if you can read music a little bit, please contact Debbie
Meitin (dmeitin@gmail.com) to set up a try-out. Rehearsals start in mid-July!
Attention Temple Israel!
Sisterhood is asking for volunteers to help make the
lunches for Saturday morning Shabbat. We only need
you to serve once every two months. We are asking you
to come to the kitchen at 10:00 am to prepare and
help with the serving and the cleanup. We need more
volunteers to assist our kitchen co-chairs,
Linda Silverman and Arlene Silver, so that we can continue to provide our delicious lunches on
Saturday morning.
This is truly a mitzvah you can do for yourself and your temple. Please call Phyllis Kamenoff at
407.389.0828 or the temple office at 407.647.3055, and tell us we can count on you.
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Save the Date!
Sunday, October 11, 2015
at 2:00 pm
The Membership Committee has reserved seats for Temple Israel members and
guests for the Orlando Shakespeare Theater production of
SPAMALOT
We have reserved 40 seats in Sections A & B of the Margeson Theater
for the 2:00 pm performance with a meet & greet beginning at 1:00 pm
in Harriett’s Café.
Seats are 20% discount priced for: Section A (Gray) $48 & B (Red) $36
(The seating chart is on the website, orlandoshakes.org, under “Tickets”)
To express interest in attending, please contact the temple office at
office@tiflorida.org and 407.647.3055.
More information will be coming in the near future.
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CEMETERY FUND
Donor
Edith Wade
Mr & Mrs Rouben Sami
April 2015 Donations
In Memory Of
Sandy Oser
Samuel Sami
ETZ HAYIM CHUMASH FUND
Donor
In Honor Of
Malka & Neil Webman
Marion & Ira Daitzman
GENERAL FUND
Donor
Robin & Gary Reilly
Stuart & Ruth Bernstein
Eleanor Tross
Paul & Binnie Alpert
Solomon Schick
Louis Feinberg
Howard Roland
Barry Melnick & Jennifer Moser
Barry & Roberta Schreiber
Harriet, Richard & Michael Katz
Harry & Rhea Rein
In Memory Of
Sandy Oser
Sandy Oser
Sandy Oser
Sandy Oser
Sandy Oser
Jack Mitchell Feinberg
Louis Rand
Meyer Melnick
Miriam Schreiber
Louis Katz
Betty Stein
RELIGIOUS SCHOOL FUND
Donor
Judith Cope
In Memory Of
Ralph Meitin
April Kiddush Luncheon Hostesses:
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In Memory Of
Betty Stein
Harry Donenfeld
SIDDUR CHADDASH FUND
Donor
Malka & Neil Webman
Jessica Hack & Jon Racherbaumer
In Memory Of
Sandy Oser
Lillian T. Hack
SISTERHOOD FUND
Donor
Barbara Weinreich
Sheldon & Susan Greene
In Memory Of
Sandy Oser
Sandy Oser
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Andrea Ravinoff
Linda Silverman
Kris Crane
Shirley Gold
Susan Lackman
Marion Daitzman
Julia Fineberg
Special Kiddush Luncheon Mentions for:
Phyllis Kamenoff
Linda Silverman
 Arlene Silver
 Shirley Gold
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SAVAGE FAMILY CHAPEL FUND
Donor
In Memory Of
Karen & Mollie Savage
Sandy Oser
ONEG & KIDDUSH FUND
Donor
Zelda Siskind
Ruth Donenfeld
Arlene Silver
Sarabecca Rosier
Jan Suberman
Sheri Stearns
Phyllis Kamenoff
Debbie Markowitz
Mindy Markowitz
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TORAH PRESERVATION FUND
Donor
In Memory Of
Zelda Siskind
Morris Kolodner
TZEDAKAH FUND
Donor
Dr Jeff Siskind
Ruth Donenfeld
In Memory Of
Melvin Siskind
Celia Rubin
YOUTH PROGRAMING FUND
Donor
In Memory Of
Ruth Donenfeld
Sandy Oser
Fran & Donald Reisfeld
Sandy Oser
may be purchased or reserved.
May their memories
always serve as a blessing.
$360 for a perpetual
memorial plaque in the sanctuary.
Contact the synagogue office at 407.647.3055.
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Thank You!
June
Marion Daitzman, Hannah Neely, Steven Oser
& Mollie Savage
For volunteering in the office
during the month of May.
A special thank you to our volunteer copy editors, without
whom the Bulletin & Shabbat handout
would be rife with grammatical mishaps!
Larry Gutter, Debbie Meitin, Penelope Neely,
Arlene van de Rijn, Geanne Share, Audrey St. Clair
& Cathy Swerdlow
If you are interested in being an office
volunteer, please call 407.647.3055.
1 Stephen Korshak
1 Sid Lieberman
2 Sam Eisenberg
2 Sarah Goldman
3 Mindy Brammer
3 Sheldon Greene
3 Jennifer Roth Tabatabai
5 Susan Roth
6 Tess Wise
8 Malka Webman
9 Natan Brener
9 Mollie Savage
9 Debby Vangrov
10 Steve Lezak
11 Fabienne Kaplan
12 Barry Cotton
12 Renee Lewis
14 Seth Calish
15 Kristin Crane
16 Judy Fine
18 Scott Sheffler
19 Linda Kwastel
20 Randy Jenkins
21 Ellen Calish
22 Sam Ihns
22 Naomi Morris
23 Arlene Cotton
23 Melissa Masin
24 Justin Foley
24 Drew Winter
25 Merle Feinberg
27 Ellen Morrell
27 Fanny Sernik
29 Jeff Morgan
29 Teddy Snyder
30 Margie Worman
WITH THESE HANDS
A TASTE OF TEMPLE ISRAEL SISTERHOOD
$25.00 (includes shipping and handling in the continental US)
If you would like to have a copy
of our Sisterhood cookbook, please let us know!
We hope to see you at Simcha Shabbat
Friday, June 26, 7:30 pm
Anniversaries, birthdays and all other simchas will be
recognized, and you will be blessed from the pulpit.
Synagogue Office: 407.647.3055, office@tiflorida.org
Cathy Swerdlow: 407.862.2374, cswerd@gmail.com
Proceeds will benefit the charitable projects supported by Sisterhood.
June
1 Gary & Yang Berg
Ketubot by Joanne Fink
Three styles of Ketubot available
We also have an anniversary
commemorative Ketubah
Kosher Scrolls for your mezuzah
$25 each - 2.75" x 2.5"
Open on Sunday mornings, Wednesday evenings
& by appointment.
Like us on Facebook! Look for Temple Israel Judaica Gift Shop.
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10 Aristotle & Jocelyne Luck
13 Laurence & Ellen Morrell
13 Neil & Malka Webman
19 David & Sara Danziger
20 Alan & Risa Henig
24 Bijan & Andy Ravinoff
25 Mike & Mardi Weiner
26 Daniel & Jennifer Cohen
28 Winston & Charlotte Schwartz
30 Sheldon & Susan Greene
30 Larry & Arlene Silver
If we missed your birthday or anniversary, please call the office at
407.647.3055 and we will add you to the list.
Giving Opportunities
An important value in Jewish life is tzedakah. Temple Israel provides a simple and meaningful way of fulfilling this righteous act through our family of funds, and giving to Temple Israel in recognition, remembrance or celebration is an appropriate way to enhance those special moments. A card will be sent acknowledging your contribution of $10 or more.
Congregation Funds
Adult Education | Cemetery | General | Library | Ma’asim Tovim | Men’s Club | Oneg/Kiddush | Rabbi’s Tzedakah
Religious School | Temple Israel Jewish Camping Scholarship | Torah Preservation | Youth Programming
Dedicated Funds
Michelle & Wayne Bilsky Education | Elaine Farb Memorial Choir | Friends of Ethan Gold Children’s Library
Harold & Hannah Rosenblum Education | Marlene A. Davis Art Education | Savage Family Chapel
Prayer Book/Torah Commentary Dedications
The dedication of a prayer book (siddur) or Torah Commentary (chumash) is a uniquely appropriate way to make a gift of
tzedakah that benefits the congregation for years to come. Your dedicated siddur or chumash will be utilized by the entire
congregation. A book plate with your specific dedication will be placed in the book prior to its addition into the congregation circulation and an acknowledgement card will be sent. The appropriate minimum contribution for each sacred
book is as follows:
New Shabbat Siddur Chadash - $36
New Etz Hayim Chumash - $54
Sisterhood Funds
Temple Israel Sisterhood plays an active role in supporting all aspects of synagogue life. There are two funds that have
been established by Sisterhood:
Sisterhood Scholarship
Sisterhood General
Donation Form
(You can cut out this form and mail it into the office. Make donations online at www.tiflorida.org/donations)
My/Our Name making donation_____________________________________________________
Address (must include street, city, state & zip__________________________________________________________
Enclosed please find $____Please place contribution in the ______________________________Fund _____Date
□In Honor of – person(s) name
(default is the General Fund)
□In Memory of – person(s) name______________________________
On the occasion of________________________________________________________________________
Send notification of my/our donation to (please fill in complete name & address):
Name_____________________________________________________________________________________
Address_____________________________________________________________________________
For credit cards, include #_____________________________Expiration Date____ Signature_______________
Contributions may be made to honor someone on a special occasion or in memory of a departed relative or friend.
Donations are tax deductible.
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Sun
7
9:00 am: Minyan
10:30 am: Marketing
& Membership Cmt.
Mtgs.
7:00 pm: Budget &
Finance Cmte. Mtg.
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9:00 am: Minyan
10:00 am: Town Hall
Mtg.
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9:00 am: Minyan
12:30 pm: Youth
Cmte. Mtg.
4:00 pm: Afternoon
Movie
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9:00 am: Minyan
10:00 am: Men's
Club Mtg.
11:00 am - 5:00 pm:
Men's Club Fishing
Trip
Tue
Wed
4
5
7:00 pm: Meet &
Greet
7:30 pm: Kabbalat
Shabbat
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9:30 am: Services
12:30 pm: Judaism
In a Nutshell
6
9:30 am: Services
12:30 pm: Judaism
In a Nutshell
Sat
11
12
7:00 pm: Meet &
Greet
7:30 pm: Kabbalat
Shabbat
Fri
18
27
9:30 am: Services
12:30 pm: Judaism
In a Nutshell
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9:30 am: Services
12:30 pm: Judaism
In a Nutshell
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6:30 pm: Kosher
Chinese Shabbat
Dinner
7:00 pm: Meet &
Greet
7:30 pm: Simcha
Kabbalat Shabbat
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7:00 pm: Meet &
Greet
7:30 pm: Kabbalat
Shabbat
Thu
14 Sivan - 13 Tammuz 5775
Mon
2
7:00 pm: Executive
Cmte. Mtg.
3
12:00 pm: Lunch &
Learn
7:00 pm: Ritual
Cmte. Mtg.
June 1 - 30, 2015
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7:00 pm: It's Game
Night At Temple
Israel!
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10
8
23
7:00 pm: Sisterhood
Board Mtg.
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7:00 pm: Education
Cmte. Mtg.
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7:00 pm: Board of
Directors Mtg.
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7:00 pm: Get “All
Fired Up!”
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Temple Israel
50 South Moss Road
Winter Springs, FL 32708
407.647.3055
Rabbi Joshua Neely
Building Community Since 1954
Friday Service: 7:30 pm, Saturday Service: 9:30 am
Meet & Greet every Friday at 7:00 pm before services
Sunday Minyan: 9:00 am (in the Savage Family Chapel)
Weekday Community Minyan at the Jewish Academy: 7:45 am, Monday-Friday
Temple Israel’s Keepers of the Flame
Not surprisingly, our membership dues do not cover Temple Israel’s expenses, and without generous donations we would be unable to fulfill our mission of building a sacred community. Thus our basic dues represent
a member’s minimum financial commitment. Recognizing that there are many members who have the ability
and the desire to provide greater support in addition to their basic dues, Temple Israel created a membership
category called Keepers of the Flame to provide a mechanism for this increased level of giving. The generosity
of our current and future Keepers is vital to the sustainability and growth of Temple Israel.
In appreciation of this increased-dues level of commitment, Keepers of the Flame are welcome at all Temple
Israel sponsored Shabbat dinners, synagogue Seders and program events without additional charge. Only a reservation is required. Additionally, there is a designated “Keepers of the Flame” seating area at all of the High
Holiday services.
The following giving levels are suggested:
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Benefactors
Pillars
Defenders
Guardians
Protectors
Preservers
Kindlers
$15,000 and up
$10,000 to $14,999
$7,800 to $9,999
$5,300 to $7,799
$3,300 to $5,299
$2,400 to $3,299
$2,000 to $2,399
If you would like to be counted among our Keepers of the Flame, please send your giving level to:
Temple Israel
50 S. Moss Rd.,
Winter Springs, FL 32708-3002
For further information please contact our President, Eric Hoffman, at 407.517.8733.
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