December - Temple Beth Am

Temple Beth Am
December 2015 Kislev/Tevet 5776
2250 Central Blvd. Jupiter, FL 33458
Published Monthly
(561) 747-1109
Vol. 1, Issue No. 187
The more one is involved in Mitzvah and Social Action projects the more he or she realizes that
while the needs are endless the resources of money, time and volunteers are scarce. Therefore, we
need to understand our objectives and choose carefully organizations and people we help.
One approach is to start with a tzdakah project that yields the “most buck for the money” (i.e. the
best project would be the one that helps the largest number of people, using the least amount of
money and time). TBA’s involvement in the Soup Kitchen at St. George’s is a good example. Every
third Monday of the month, we are able to cook, prepare and serve food for over 200 people with a
relatively little amount of money and a small group of volunteers.
But our Temple is also involved in projects that require the resources of many volunteers to help only a few families.
Take Family Promise as an example. When it is our turn to take care of the families, we need about 50 volunteers to help
only two or three families. In pure economic terms, it is definitely not a good return for our investment. So, should we
stop supporting this project and focus our efforts on more projects like St. George’s? It is a really hard question to
answer, and the decision is ultimately yours (if we don’t get enough volunteers we will not be able to continue). But first
let me tell you why we adopted Family Promise to begin with.
The Jewish sociologist Abraham Maslow argues that all human beings have the same needs. These needs are arranged in
a hierarchical order like a pyramid. At the base are the basic physiological needs of food and shelter and at the top are the
needs for esteem and self-actualization. The interesting thing, according to Maslow, is that human beings care about the
higher needs only after they have already fulfilled the lower ones. When you think about it, this makes sense. A person
who worries about his or her next meal is not thinking about the essence of creativity and morality. They focus all their
physical and mental energy trying to find food and perhaps shelter for the night.
The efficient/economic mitzvah projects normally take care of the lower needs by supplying food, shelter and clothing.
We need many of them because they are crucial for survival. Family Promise on the other hand, takes care of the former,
but at the same time helps the parents and their children who fell into poverty to fulfill the needs at the top of the
hierarchy such as being loved, respected and achieving self-esteem. Anyone who has experienced poverty (either
personally or by contact with others) knows very well that the emotional damage, especially for children, is often greater
than the physiological one. Family Promise helps with both and this is one of the reasons that the families who are helped
by them leave after a few months having their own home, jobs and their dignity in tact.
Maimonides taught us 900 years ago that there are eight levels of giving. While he ranked them, I would suggest that in
the world we live in we need all of them.
B’Shalom,
Rabbi Alon Levkovitz
THANKSGIVING EVE INTERFAITH SERVICE
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December 2015
FROM THE PRESIDENT
Mark Slifkin
Thank you and Congratulations:
Big thanks to Debby Baker for her years of service to the Board as a Director and Parliamentarian. Congratulations to
Jody Minde on her appointment as Par liamentar ian of the Boar d.
TBA Board of Directors: Now is your chance to be consider ed to ser ve on the TBA Boar d of Dir ectors. Become
involved and help set the future direction of TBA. See Hal Baseman’s article in this Scribe.
CHIDUSH ‫( ִחידוּשׁ‬Renewal):
Hal Baseman’s “Words of Reflection” article in the November Scribe on his interpretation of the Ten
Commandments of Chidush came to life kicking off the Capital Campaign with the pr esentation of the
renderings, the vision and the video fly-through at the meeting on November 10th.
Thank you Rabbi Alon, Brian Cohn, Krista Alterman and Mindy Hanken on your vision, per spectives and
support.
If you missed it, here are the key timing elements:
March 2016 – Ground Breaking and the start of the new Social Hall and Sanctuary entrance (work on the Youth
Lounge, increased storage and the Preschool Playground will be done before then.)
June 2016 – Start of the Sanctuary work which is scheduled for completion by High Holy Days 2016.
Summer 2016 – Work will begin on the Lobby, Chapel, and Rabbi’s area.
Fall 2016 – After the Thanksgiving Interfaith Service (scheduled to be held at Temple Beth Am) we will start the
office update and expansion work.
Some Services will be held in the Social Hall.
We will have site security personnel for safety and traffic control.
Upcoming Event:
We still have tickets available to see our own Cantor Jessica and the Joe Scott Trio as they present JEWISH LIFE IN
MUSIC, Saturday January 2, 2016 at the Maltz Theatre. Over 100 TBA member s and their families will be
there – join us. Tickets are $35 per person. To reserve your seat(s), send check made payable to Temple Beth Am
with the names of the people receiving the tickets to Carol Sleeper in the Temple office.
Our Board member names are always listed in the Scribe – talk to them anytime about your thoughts, suggestions and
ideas – our tag line ALL OF US TOGETHER only works if we have YOUR input!
Scribe articles are great and contain interesting tidbits about TBA – enjoy them.
B’Shalom and Happy Chanukah,
Mark Slifkin
Project Chidush infor mation is now on our TBA website
and will be routinely updated.
Renderings, fly-through video, FAQs etc.
are included and you can follow our progress at http://
www.templebetham.com.
Contact Mindy Hanken mhanken@templebetham.com or (561) 747-1109 if you have
any questions on Chidush.
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Mark Slifkin, President
PROJECT CHIDUSH
Temple Beth Am kicked off Project Chidush with a cocktail reception on Tuesday, November 10th. Hebrew for
renewal, Chidush is the Temple’s complete renovation project, redesigning the synagogue to make more room
for congregants while at the same time creating a more intimate worship space.
The event featured 3D renderings and a fly-through video showing the ambitious plans for the Temple’s new
design. There was plenty of excellent food and wine for over 200 attendees. Rabbi Alon led the champagne toast
for the night, and spoke about why it is so important for the Temple to be renovated, and how this will benefit
TBA members, guests, staff and the Jupiter community.
Rabbi Alon passionately spoke about how the Chidush project will “allow Temple Beth Am to have a more
inviting building, where our congregants can feel they are truly a part of, rather than just attendees at, Services
and events, where programs can be expanded to be inclusive for all ages, where our staff and volunteers can
efficiently provide needed support, where our children can find meaningful, enlightened, and enjoyable
education and where we have engagement of the people we need to ensure that Temple Beth Am will meet its
vision and serve its Jewish community well into the future.”
Brian Cohn and Krista Alterman, member s of var ious Chidush committees, and Chidush Capital
Campaign Consultant Mindy Hanken also spoke about the impact the renewal will have on the Temple’s future.
The project has many benefactors supporting the renewal and most were there to raise a champagne toast of
L'Chaim with the Rabbi and our members.
Large posters of the renovation renderings were on easels around the room, and a fly-through video that played
during the evening showed attendees a vision of what our future Temple will look like.
In addition, there were profiles on all of our benefactors: Leah & Ed Frankel, Cubby Steinhart,
Wendy & Barry Cohn, Liz & Brian Cohn, Robin & Jerry Silvers, Dotty & Alec Wisch, and Paula & Mike
Deakter.
The newly renovated sanctuary will be more intimate, featuring a Bima reconstructed to bring the clergy closer
to the congregation, a state-of-the-art audio/visual system with Hearing Assistive Technology and a memorial
hallway featuring eight Memorial Boards to remember loved ones. The new social hall will feature an additional
2,000 square feet, totaling 6,000 square feet of usable, elegant space, moveable walls, a new speaker system,
video screen and projectors. The reconfigured social hall and sanctuary will be able to house up to 1,200
worshipers during the High Holy Days.
I would like to thank everyone who came to the Chidush kick off as well as everyone who has offered their
support for the project. I also want to thank everyone who made the event possible including our generous
benefactors, kind volunteers, staff, congregants and the Jupiter community.
The fly-through video of the renovation can be viewed by going to the Temple’s website,
www.templebetham.com. The Chidush tab on the website offers a special message from Rabbi Alon, a detailed
explanation of the project, a question and answer section and a report of community usage of the Temple.
For more information about Chidush and Temple Beth Am, please contact Mindy Hanken, Capital Campaign
Consultant, at 561.747.1109 or by email at mhanken@templebetham.com.
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TBA COMMUNITY AT CHIDUSH KICK-OFF
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FROM OUR DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION & ACCOUNTING
Melanie Goldsobel
Wow!!
The year is flying by and we've had so many fabulous events including amazing guest speakers and most
recently our Chidush Kick-Off event. If you missed the wonder ful event you can keep up to date on our
renewal project on the TBA website (www.templebetham.com). We have so many more great events coming up
and I look forward to seeing you all at our Chanukah dinner on December 11th (see page 9 for more details)!
I'm also excited to introduce you to our new Communications Manager Elizabeth Howell. Elizabeth will be
responsible for all of our advertising, press releases, website updates and anything to do with
promoting TBA. She is from Poland, Ohio and has a diverse background in Jewish
organizations and most recently worked at the Center for Judaic and Holocaust Studies at
Youngstown State University. Please make sure you say hi to her and welcome her to the TBA
family.
Lastly but so important - we are looking for volunteers to help answer phones and help out in
the office on Tuesday's and Thursday's. If you have the time and want to spend a few hours
a week helping out TBA and hanging out with great people :) please let me know.
Have a wonderful Chanukah and a very happy, healthy & safe New Year!
Chidush
Renderings
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December 2015
2016 NOMINATING COMMITTEE
Hal Baseman, Chair
Attention:
There is a very important election coming up that will
likely affect everything forever.
So, are you ready to step up and lead?
If yes, then you might be just who we are looking for to be …
NOMINATED for the
TEMPLE BETH AM BOARD of DIRECTORS
Here is what you must be dying to know …
What are the qualifications for being a Board Member?
You need to be a member in good standing of Temple Beth Am.
What are the duties?
Attend monthly meetings, come to Services, work on a committee, usher during
Services, read announcements from the Bimah on Shabbat, give out B’nei Mitzvah
gifts, vote on things like programs, contracts, committees, budgets, support, set
strategies, and keep a watchful eye over the Temple.
What is the election process?
1. Let us know that you want to be considered to be on the Board of Directors.
2. Attend a ½ hour confidential, Nominating Committee interview.
3. If selected by the Nominating Committee and the Board, be balloted to the
Congregation at the Annual Meeting.
4. Get elected, put on your official Board name tag, and start all that leading.
If you want to be considered for nomination to the Board, or if you have any questions about the Board
qualifications, duties, or nominating process – please give me a call at 561.676.3940, or email me at
halbaseman@comcast.net, or let the office know. Interviews will likely begin after the first of the year
and close in January. B’Shalom and thank you.
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December 2015
ADULT EDUCATION
Thursday Night Adult Education:
Best of Talmud
Class taught by
Rabbi Alon Levkovitz
&
Rabbinic Intern Brett Tancer
December 3, 10 & 17 at 7:00pm.
*LightSaturdays,
refreshments
@ 6:30pm.
9:00am
Thursdays, 12:00noon
Dec. 3, 10 & 17
Learn to chant the Bible with
Rabbinic Intern Brett Tancer.
(Very “basic” Hebrew reading skills needed.)
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Sundays, 10:00am
Sundays, 12:00noon
Dec. 6 & 13
Dec. 6 & 13
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CHANUKAH
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December 2015
MEN’S CLUB SCRIBBLES
Jack Tenenbaum, President
After a busy October, the Men's Club had an equally busy November.
The Men's Club sponsored its annual Veterans Day Breakfast program on Sunday, November 15. Over 50 people
attended this program. Lox, bagels, cream cheese, tomatoes, onions, egg salad, herring salad, who could ask for more,
at $10 per person? In addition there were guest speakers: LTC Jonathan Morel provided us with news of the latest
efforts in the development of air power to make sure more of our military return as veterans, and in one piece. Our
own Mort Siegel provided a historic perspective of Veterans Day and the Jupiter police provided the Color Guard for
the opening of the event, and there were videos of patriotic music. A special thanks to our Men's Club kitchen crew.
A Men's Club meeting took place on November 11. It was a lively meeting with much discussion! If you missed this
meeting, the Men's Club meets monthly on the second Wednesday of the month at 6:30pm at the Temple. Join us at
our next meeting on December 9, 2015 and get involved.
The planning of the Men's Club and Sisterhood jointly sponsored December 25th Traditional Chinese Food and A
Movie event for all ages is being finalized. What better way to spend the 25th than with your TBA family and
friends? See the flyer on page 13 in the Scribe and RSVP quickly as the event is limited to 100 people.
We are done planning for the Men's Club Annual Deli Dinner on January 23, 2016. This event is always sold out. This
year there will be music, dancing, entertainment, and of course deli (corned beef, pastrami, brisket, etc. and all that
goes with it). See the flyer on page 18 in this issue of the Scribe.
In the spring, there will be additional Men's Club sponsored fishing charters, a baseball outing or two to Marlin Park,
and perhaps a group ticket purchase to Rodger Dean Stadium in Abacoa. There will also be additional joint events with
the Sisterhood, including theater, dining, etc. And the Men's Club and Sisterhood are also assisting in the planning of
Mitzvah Day for our congregation with Alissa Frankel, the TBA Education Director. We have a very busy few months
ahead.
ST. GEORGE’S SOUP KITCHEN &
ITEMS NEEDED TO MAKE HOLIDAY GIFT BAGS
Our volunteers serve hot, healthy dinners to the needy at St. George's Episcopal Church, normally on the 3rd
Monday of every month. However, we will be serving Christmas Eve dinner this month, on Thursday, December
24th (4:45pm-6:45pm) at St. Geor ge’s.
We are also collecting items to make holiday gift bags for those in need to distribute at St. George’s on
Christmas Eve as we have done in the past. We need to make 225 bags. Most of the people we serve at St.
George’s have NOTHING. Kindly donate any sample size toiletries, socks, and/or any small gift items. (We have a
donation of toothpaste and toothbrushes.) There is a drop off box in the lobby of the Temple.
As a Temple-wide Social Action Project, we will be making up the gift bags during the oneg on Friday,
December 18th. We could use everyone’s help that night.
A special thanks to our volunteers from Monday, November 16th. 200 meals were served! Lois & Bill Prokocimer,
Jerry Weiner, Stacy Reich, Shari, Seth & Liam Rodgers, Richard Remick, John Marzina, Bob Feller, Ralph
VanBaalen and Lisa Black.
Please help the Soup Kitchen by bringing in boxes of penne pasta or elbow macaroni (no substitutions) one week
before we work at the Soup Kitchen. Your contributions will be used to help feed the hungry at St. George’s.
If you would like to volunteer, contact Lauren Weinstein at luvbanjo@gmail.com or Eric Weiner at
ericmweiner@gmail.com.
Lauren Weinstein & Eric Weiner
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December 2015
Lois Remick
SISTERHOOD SCOOP
Thanksgiving 2015 has passed, but your Sisterhood Board continues to give thanks!
Thank you to Carole Levine, who led our Nov. 1st theater party to the Wick Theatre to see A Funny Thing Happened on
the Way to the Forum. Thanks to Sally Siegel for arranging our visit to the Norton Museum on Nov. 12th to view the
special photo exhibit: Israel Through Photography's Lens. And, thanks to Sharon Rosen, Maril Levy, Cathy Yonkers,
Carole Levine, Judy Goldstein, Sue Freedland, and Sharon Bennett for wor king at the Sisterhood Judaica Table
during The One School's PTO Holiday Boutique.
Join your Sisters at the 5th annual, JCC Celebrating Sisterhood Community Brunch, on Wednesday, Dec. 9th at
10:00am at Temple Israel (1901 N. Flagler Dr ., WPB). Cost is $36 for all Sister hood member s. Register on-line at
JCConline/bookfestival or 561-712-5232 (payment goes directly to the JCC). The guest speaker is Jo Ivester, author of
The Outskirts of Hope. Invitations were mailed to TBA women in early November, and extra copies of the invitation are
at TBA on the bookshelf in the lobby hallway.
“What did you do on December 25?” the Judicial Confirmation Committee asked now Associate Supreme Court
Justice, Elena Kagan. Justice Kagan replied, “Like all people of the Jewish faith, I went to a movie and then out for
Chinese Food!” (a priceless and honest response). So, what are you doing on December 25, 2015? You should be
coming to Temple Beth Am’s First Annual, Traditional, Dec. 25th Event for movies and Chinese food, co-sponsored by
Sisterhood and Men's Club. Doors open at 3:30pm and adult and children’s movies start at 4:00pm. Attendees who
wish to play cards or board games are encouraged to bring them and we will have a game room set aside for these
activities. Our Chinese dinner will be served at 5:45pm and you can stay for Friday evening Services at 7:00pm.
Because this event will be volunteer-driven, only the first 100 people who send in their reservations and checks will be
included. The price per adult is $15 and per child under 12 is $5; the cost per family (parents and children) is $45 max.
Please see the event flyer on page 13 in this Scribe and RSVP asap!
Do you play Mah Jongg? Look for the flyer on page 24 in the Scribe or in the lobby so you can order your new card
for 2016. A huge thanks to Mary-Ann Siegel for handling the or der s and deliver y again for us. This is a fund raiser for Sisterhood that costs you nothing extra – there is no surcharge when you purchase your card(s) from her.
Regular card is $8.00 and large card is $9.00. All orders (and checks) must be received by Jan. 22nd. Thank you MaryAnn!
Have you been to the Lighthouse Art Center recently? Please join your Sisterhood for a docent-led tour of The
Manoogian Family Collection, a private collection of two centuries of American Art. And, watch Tibetan Monks as they
create an intricate mandala by arranging colored grains of sand into a beautiful design. The event is Tuesday, January
26th, 2016 at 10:00am, and the cost for non-members of the Center is $10. Lunch will be at the Gallery Grille where
attendees will pay individually for their lunch. Carpools can be arranged, and other details are in the event flyer on page
19 in this Scribe and in the TBA Lobby. Please use the flyer and include your check made payable to Sisterhood of
TBA to make your reservation. Thank you Sally Siegel for making these arrangements for us.
We will end the month of January with our delicious, annual, Paid-Up-Sisterhood Membership Luncheon on
Sunday, January 31st at 1:00pm. The cater ing team of TBA member ' s John Marzina and Eric Weiner will be
cooking up our fantastic luncheon and they will be helped by TBA’s own Fruit Platter A rtist, Alfredo Montes. This
year, the entertainment will be provided by pianist and vocalist, Yoel Hyman, Music Director of Heatwave Music
Entertainment. There is no charge for members; a charge of $25 for their women guests. Please see the flyer on page 18
for the Luncheon to make your reservation.
The Knitting Club, under the dir ection of Leona Usher, will be meeting on Monday, Dec. 28th at 11:00am. Please
contact Leona for further information at 561-694-0290 or lju561@gmail.com and Savta's Storytime readers will be at
The One School on Tuesday, Dec. 8th at 9:15am. Contact Shelley Kissil for mor e infor mation: 561-406-3667 or
writeright@gmail.com. Please join us!
To all Sisterhood members and their families, we wish you a Happy and Healthy 2016!
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December 2015
CHANUKAH KID’S SHABBAT - December 4
SHABBAT SERVICE WITH GUEST SPEAKER - December 4
Join us on Friday Night, December 4th during our 7:00pm Shabbat Service
where Doug McGetchin will be our guest speaker.
Mr. McGetchin is an Associate Professor of History at Florida Atlantic
University where he conducts research and teaches about modern Europe, South
Asia, and connections between them.
Mr. McGetchin will be teaching an Adult Education course at Temple Beth Am
in January, Ghandi and Hitler: Non-Violence and Violence in History.
SPIRITED SHABBAT - December 18
6:00pm Spirited Shabbat Reception
6:30pm Shabbat Song Session & Learning with our
Music Director/Rabbinic Intern, Brett Tancer
7:00pm Shabbat Service with Torah Reading
and Birthday Blessings
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December 2015
TBA TRADITIONAL DECEMBER 25TH EVENT
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December 2015
Edie Wolf
BOOK CLUB
The TBA Book Club is an informal group that meets six times a year on Mondays at 10:30am at the Temple. We
usually go out for lunch afterwards. Edie Wolf, the chairperson, will send out email reminders of upcoming dates
and the books we will read. If you have not attended the Book Club before but would like to receive email
reminders about upcoming meetings, please contact Edie to give her your contact information. Any questions or
suggestions may be directed to Edie at ediewolf@gmail.com or 443-223-9729.
We had an interesting discussion and a huge turn-out at Book Club on November 2 when we discussed All the
Light We Cannot See.
Our next meeting is on MONDAY DECEMBER 7 at 10:30am at the Temple.
The book we will discuss is THE PARIS ARCHITECT by Charles Belfoure - In 1942 Paris, gifted architect Lucien
Bernard accepts a commission that will bring him a great deal of money - and maybe get him killed. But if he's
clever enough, he'll avoid any trouble. All he has to do is design a secret hiding place for a wealthy Jewish man, a
space so invisible that even the most determined German officer won't find it. He sorely needs the money, and
outwitting the Nazis who have occupied his beloved city is a challenge he can't resist. But when one of his hiding
spaces fails horribly, and the problem of where to hide a Jew becomes terribly personal, Lucien can no longer
ignore what's at stake. The Paris Architect asks us to consider what we owe each other, and just how far we'll go to
make things right.
We will have lunch afterwards at The Waterway Cafe, 2300 PGA Blvd, Palm Beach Gardens.
Please RSVP (ediewolf@gmail.com or 443-223-9729) and let me know whether you plan on coming to the book
discussion AND whether you plan to join us for lunch afterwards.
COME CRUISE WITH US
We asked. You answered. We're going on a cruise. There's still room if you want to
join us and sail away with your Temple friends and family for a 3 night cruise to the
Bahamas on February 19-22, 2016.
The costs are all inclusive. For prices & other information, please contact Amy Vogel
at (561) 762-1353.
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AIPAC
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JANUARY’S THURSDAY NIGHT ADULT EDUCATION
How Good People Do Horrible Things
Myles Cooley, Ph.D.
Thursday, January 7, 2016 at 7:00pm
*light refreshments at 6:30pm
How well do you really know yourself? You probably think that your behavior is based on a
personal set of morals and values and that you will behave logically and consistently according to these beliefs
across various situations. Social psychologists think otherwise. They have conducted research to bolster their
contention that our behavior is largely a function of situational factors. Simply stated, it is quite likely that we
may behave differently in various and changeable group situations. The forces of group dynamics can override
our personal belief systems and dramatically alter our "ordinary" behavior so that good people might commit
atrocious or heinous acts.
Videos of three classic social psychologist experiments will illustrate how easy and likely it is that good people
may behave badly under certain circumstances. Explanations for atrocities of the Holocaust and Abu Ghraib
will be offered as well as suggestions for resisting these detrimental influences.
Gandhi and Hitler: Non-Violence and
Violence in History
Douglas T. McGetchin, Associate Professor, History, Florida Atlantic University
Thursdays, January 14, 21 & 28 at 7:00pm
*light refreshments at 6:30pm
This course examines the very different approaches of two of the most important figures of the twentieth
century, Mohandas K. Gandhi and Adolf Hitler. It explores not only the biographical details of the figures
themselves, but their historical contexts, challenges, writings, approaches to problem-solving, leadership, goals,
their followers, and opponents.
It is natural to see Gandhi and Hitler as polar opposites, one good and one evil, one nonviolent and the other
ultraviolent, yet there are uncanny parallels that show them as historical figures interacting with their common
times. Both wrote autobiographical memoirs and faced imprisonment in the 1920s. Both were adept at using
the media and motivating a mass public, as Hitler’s ability to give speeches and manipulate through propaganda
is well known, yet Gandhi too was able to raise sympathy for his cause through skillful handling of the media
during his 1930 Salt March, for example, and through extensive writing and editing of periodicals; Gandhi’s
collected works run to 98 volumes. A major difference in their public persona was Hitler’s advocating lies, and
Gandhi’s strictly adhering to Truth, at least as he understood it.
Another parallel is their emphasis on willpower. Hitler saw a speech as a battle of wills between audience and
orator. Likewise, Gandhi’s use of fasting and personal vows such as clothing habits and silence were ways of
getting others to do what he wanted. Once again, however, there were differences, as Hitler’s method usually
included more straightforward browbeating and intimidation, while Gandhi’s was the more subtle guilt trip
through moral influence by hunger fasting and pulling on heartstrings. Despite the parallels they shared, the
legacy they left reflect the depth of their differences as at his core, Gandhi personified love even of one’s
enemies, while Hitler vowed hatred and racial animosity to his bitterly dying day.
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Cantor Jessica
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MEN’S CLUB DELI DINNER
SISTERHOOD PAID-UP MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON
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December 2015
LIGHTHOUSE ART CENTER
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December 2015
KVELL & TELL
Mazel Tov to Debbie & Hal Baseman on the engagement of their son Mark to Samantha Cox.
Congratulations to Dr. Michael Borenstein on his recent appointment as Co-Director of
Jupiter Medical Center Cutaneous Oncology Program.
Mazel Tov to Debbie Schmidt who will have her first art exhibit in Tequesta on
Friday night, December 11th.
Congratulations to Karni Kissil, PhD on the publication of her two new books
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
CONDOLENCES
Jeff & Pat Stark from Palm Beach Gardens
CONDOLENCES TO:
Julie Rosenthal from Tequesta
Carol Sleeper & family on the loss of her
aunt, Bernice Grader.
David & Yvette Diamond from Palm Beach
Gardens & their children Ava & Liam
May God send comfort to those in
mourning.
Welcome Back to:
Tommy & Karen Taveras from Jupiter
& their children Beatrice & Adam
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SHABBAT SPEAKER, JANUARY 29, 2016
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December 2015
HIGH HOLY DAYS PLEDGES
Thank you to all who made your High Holy Days Pledge
Doris Ackerman
Edward & Judith Ackerman
Richard & Elaine Ades
Richard & Wendi Adler
Eric & Krista Alterman
William Applestein
Ray & Linda Aronson
Kevin Kehoe & Beverly Auerbach
Michael & Jane Baker
John & Cheryl Baldwin
Charles Barnett
Ronnie Barre
Steven & Catherine Barre
Hal & Debbie Baseman
Jackie Baseman
Stanley & Merle Bassin
Michael & Audrey Becker
Stanley & Diane Belsky
Sharon Bennett
Gary & Nancy Beren
Doug & Nancy Berman
Jerry & Hilary Berman
Mickey Berman
Myrna Berman
Scott & Melissa Berman
Gwen Berry
Roger & Marcia Beutner
Philip & Lisa Blatt
Jim & Judy Bloom
Carol Bodenstein
Keith & Lorraine Bolton
Trudy Boltuch
Andrew & Patrice Boyland
Alex Bruner & Roberta Presser
Robert Burg
Anthony & Jennifer Camerino
Steve & Marilyn Carp
Carol Carswell
Shellie Chiet
David & Gladys Chleck
Albert & Molly Cohen
David Cohen
Herbert & Phyllis Cohen
Howard & Debra Cohen
Lee & Tracy Cohen
Paula Cohen
Ray & Eda Cohen
Barry & Wendy Cohn
Brian & Liz Cohn
Sandra Cohn
Stuart & Kristine Cohn
Stephan & Shirley Cole
Gary Colton
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June Connors
Myles & Korleen Cooley
Michael & Loretta Corey
Dolores Cowen
David & Mindy Cox
Nicole Cranney
Conrad & Carol Damon
Barry Davis
Miriam Davis
Howard & Sheila Debs
Scott & Elisabeth Deitz
Stephen & Geryl Deixler
Brittany Demers
Robert & Kimberly Denenberg
Brian & Phyllis Dennis
Beverly Diamond
Philip & Linda Dolen
Sandra Drake
Jerry & Enid Draluck
Phyllis Dressler
Ruth Dubrowin
Thomas & Janet Dwork
Sanford & Lois Edelstein
David & Mary Elias
Jeffrey & Karin Elman
Joel & Donna Engelhardt
Barbara Essinger
Ted & Maxine Essinger
Leslie Fain
Ross & Susan Federgreen
Norman & Sondra Feinberg
Marv & Judy Feller
Robert & Karen Feller
Sally Feniger
Stuart & Phyllis Fierman
Artie & Doris Fink
Sandra Fischer
Fenimore Fisher
Eli & Renee Fishman
Jerry & Eileen Forman
Dana Foster
Maurice & Karen Fox
Myron Fox & Estelle Gordon
Seymour & Sandra Fox
Bruce & Joyce Frank
Ed & Leah Frankel
George & Nancy Franko
Daniel & Susan Freedland
Howard & Tracey Freedland
Ed & Ellen Freeman
David & Davi-Linda Friedman
Robert & Pamela Friedman
Scott & Jennifer Friedman
Cliff & Maxine Gabay
Rodolfo Galvan & Vanina Galvan Mays
William & Deborah Gans
Harmon & Lorrie Garfinkel
Joel Gazes & Rise Vogel
Edward Katz & Jan Gelberman
Ilene Gerber
Irwin & Lenore Gerson
Jonathan Gilbert & Francine Sachs
Herbert & Marjorie Gildenhorn
Dave & Jeanette Gilfand
Roz Gitlitz & Dena Gitlitz
Seymour & Susan Glabman
Brian & Kristin Glassman
Bert Gold
Donald & Rhoda Gold
Terry & Arleen Golden
Craig & Colleen Goldenfarb
Barry & Judy Goldstein
Gilbert & Carol Goldstein
Gary & Loe Goldwasser
Sandy Goldworm
Richard & Nina Golub
Brian Goodman & Vanessa Perez- Goodman
Herb & Helen Gordon
Samuel & Mary Gordon
Barry & Sandra Goren
Kyle & Dyann Gormezano
Stephen & Mindy Gottlieb
Douglass & Shirley Grangard
S. Robert & Rosalie Grass
Rabbi Sol & Sue Greenberg
Robert Greene
Barry Gross & Phan Robinson
Helene Gross
Irwin & Shirley Hahn
David & Jacquelyn Halderman
Ralph & Betsy Hallac
Lisa Hartford
Richard & Patti Hasner
Paul & Margot Hauser
Norman & Shirley Heifetz
Howard & Sally Heims
Daniel & Karen Hellerstein
Bill & Robin Heston
Stephan & Sandra Hilcoff
Melvyn & Dorothy Hirsch
Elliot & Jan Hochman
Robert & Nanci Hochman
Herbert & Marjorie Hodess
Sharon Holinstat
Suzanne Holmes
Jonathan & Judy Holzman
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Suzanne Horowitz
Joan Horrow
Rachel Hosler & Rosalie Rudees
Gary & Terri Isaacs
Joseph Isenstein
Steven & Cheryl Johnston
Allen Kalish PA
Anita Kaplan
Edith Kaplan
Edward & Audrey Kaplan
Howard Kaplan
Alexander & Sarrie Katz
Edward Katz
Jeffrey & Kerri Kaufmann
Harold & Linda Kay
Craig & Melissa Kelley
Marian Keselenko
Julian & Kay Kien
Doris Kiken
George & Rachelle Kissil
Joel & Lynn Klausner
Donald & Josephine Klein
Robert & Lisa Kleinfeld
Sam & Lisa Koltun
Alan Komins & Sharon Rosen
Paul & Judy Konigsberg
Solomon & Harriette Koved
Sidney & Eleanor Kovner
Bob & Marilyn Kramer
Gary & Tracie Krieger
Andrew & Stacy Kushner
Robert Kussner
Stan & Joyce Label
Stanley & Patricia Labovitz
George & Brenda Lane
Matthew & Susan Lane
Joel & Dale Langer
Stan & Gail Leeds
Corinne Lerner
Paul & Lois Lester
David & Myrna Leven
Ken & Joan Lever
Howie & Rhonda Levin
Louis & Deirdre Levinson
Marsha Levinson
Randy & Bari Levitt
Rabbi Alon & Gali Levkovitz
Charles & Marilyn Levy
Carla Lewis
Jeff & Veronica Lichtenstein
Ilya & Diana Lioznyansky
Marvin & Roberta Littky
Robert & Celeste London
Joel & Carol Lubin
December 2015
HIGH HOLY DAYS PLEDGES (cont.)
Charles Madanick
Allan & Evelyn Maltman
Stuart Manoff
Helene Margulies
Irving & Charlotte Markowitz
Jane Meehan
Roberta Meissler
Perry & Susan Meltzer
Tina Meshberg & Toby Meshberg
Joseph & Carole Meshil
Maurice & Irma Meyer
Eve Meyerhoefer
Steven Misshula & Estelle Milchman
Alan & Evangeline Miller
David Miller
Harry Miller
Jeffrey & Stacy Miller
Jody Minde
Lew & Jennifer Minsky
Leo & Libby Minsky
Irwin & Iris Misshula
Marcy Morris
David & Beth Moss
Marshall & Carol Moss
Richard & Marcia Moyer
Kevin & Melissa Mulvaney
Andy & Lori Myers
Daniel & Carole Myerson
Edward & Lauren Nast
Stephen & Nina Nemerofsky
Wendy Nemerofsky
Alan & Phylis Newman
Joseph & Doris Newman
Leonard & Beverly Nieder
Alice Oberman
Marsha Orandle
Melvin & Ellen Paikoff
Paul Pinkus
Andrew & Cheryl Plotkin
Michele Polisar
Philip & Glennis Politziner
Steve & Stacy Politziner
Jan Pollitt
William & Lois Prokocimer
Bruce & Sharon Prolow
Jo Pulvermacher
Richard & Lois Remick
Seth Resnick & Jamie Spritzer
Michael & Young Richards
Kenneth & Nancy Richter
Robert & Marcia Rizika
Bradley Roffer & Anna Healy
Jon & Rona Rogovin
Jeffrey & Traci Rollins
Temple Beth Am
Ralph & Chris Rolnick
Elinor Roosth
Mark Roosth
Marion Rosencrans
Jerry & Myrna Rosenfeld
Bret & Rebecca Rosenthal
Gary & Eileen Rosenthal
Ronald & Judy Rosenthal
Zelda Ross
Ted & Jane Rowen
Mark & Jessi Rubenstein
Deborah Rubin
Evelyn Rubin
Len Rubin & Julie Littky-Rubin
Raquel Ruiz
Stacey Runfola
Richard & Joan Rusden
Herb & Eileen Rutstein
Emile & Fran Sandler
Peter Sandquist
Jeff & Martha Satinoff
Richard & Diane Savrann
Phyllis Schaffer
L. Alan & Robin Schafler
Ricia Scharf
Bernard & Norma Schattner
Pauline Scheinfein
Ruth Schiffer
Dennis & Debbie Schmidt
Ron De Manna & Joetta Schneider
Allen & Esther Schultz
Fay Schwartz
Larry & Stephanie Segal
Frank Seidman
Arthur & Barbara Seltzer
Jonathan & Amy Shainman
Orin & Jennifer Shakerdge
Steven & Lynn Shapiro
Wendy Sharpe
Janet Shuldiner
Robert & Kathi Silk
Harvey & Rita Silverman
Jerry & Robin Silvers
Danny Simon & Leah Yablong
Norm & Judy Skurnick
Fred & Nancy Slabine
Debby Slifkin
Mark & Arline Slifkin
Edward Gerstein & Tema Smeyne
Jo Smith
Bob & Nancy Soifer
Diane Sosman
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Israel & Regina Spector
Ken & Marcy Sprechman
Larry & Alice Spritzer
Perez & Harriet Starusta
John & Lisa Stauffer
Paul & Fredda Steidle
Conrad Steinhart
Rick & Sheryl Stewart
Larry & Elisa Strauss
Jeremy Sundack & Hilary Chiet
Alan & Rhoda Swartz
Charles & Joan Tager
Fred & Deanna Talmud
Marvin & Randee Tancer
Marshall & Laurel Teitelbaum
Jacob & C.K. Tenenbaum
Noah Thrope
Eleanor Titelbaum
William & Laurie Toback
Michael & Susan Torbin
Vivian Treves
Craig & Amy Vogel
Harriet Vogel
David & Lynne Wachsman
Michael & Robin Walder
Sara Walsh
Robert & Sara Ward
Lillian Wasserman
David & Elayne Weener
Joel Weinstein & Gladys Gottlieb
Paul & Lauren Weinstein
Heather Weisbrod
Stuart & Pamela Weisbrod
Barry & Lois Weiss
Stanley Weiss & Karen Barash
Herbert & Penny Wender
Alec & Dotty Wisch
Linda Wolfe
Louis & Marjorie Wolfson
Arthur & Glenda Wolpert
Joel & Susan Zanville
Chester & Toby Zeichner
Gary Zentner
Morton & Annette Zigelsky
Len & Harriet Zysman
*As of 11/17/2015
December 2015
RELIGIOUS SCHOOL
Alissa Frankel, Education Director
As we near the mid-point of our year, the HaMakom team would love to hear from you! You will
be receiving progress reports from your child’s teacher before the new year. Feel free to reach out
to me or your child’s teacher with any questions, comments, or concerns. Thank you for being an
active participant in your child’s Jewish learning at Temple Beth Am.
Thank you to everyone who came to our first Family Shabbat Experience! We are looking forward to our next one on
Friday, January 22nd.
Here’s what’s coming up in December:
Friday, December 4th – Sunday, December 6th – Sixth Grade Retreat
Sunday, December 6th – Camp Day
Wear your camp shirt, learn about camp and scholarship opportunities
Sunday, December 13th – Maccabiah Games followed by lunch for everyone!
There’s no school December 20th – January 3rd due to Winter Break. We resume Tuesday, January 5th!
I hope everyone has a relaxing and enjoyable Winter Break!
YOUTH GROUP
Laura Williams, Youth Director
The first week in November, I was fortunate to attend the URJ Biennial 2015 in Orlando. There
were multiple sessions each day that helped guide me to new ideas and concepts for our Youth
Groups, Religious School, and Temple as a whole. I learned about “green” initiatives, Tikkun Olam
and Youth Engagement, and innovative ways to connect our students and technology to Jewish
learning. From session to session, there were countless opportunities for me to meet other Jewish
and Youth Professionals and learn about their programs, new ideas, and pioneering strategies to
keep teens connected to Judaism and their synagogues. The programs with all (over 5,000) attendees proved to be
more than just educational, but also inspiring. Hearing the various speakers such as Joe Biden, Michael Douglass,
and Rabbi David Saperstein on their relationship and careers in the Reform Movement gave me new insight and
purpose as I returned home. I have already been sharing what I have learned with the HaMakom team, and I cannot
wait to see what we are able to do with the resources brought back from Biennial!
Upcoming Events
December 6th – Cochavim “Touching Teva” at The River Center
December 8th – Myles Cooley speaking at Shalom Chai to 11th/12th Grade
January 16-17th – Shalom Chai Retreat to Orlando
TEMPLE-WIDE MITZVAH DAY– JANUARY 24, 2016
Details to follow.
Watch your weekly emails and next month’s Scribe.
Volunteers Needed!
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14TH ANNUAL PTO NIGHT OUT GALA
We invite you to secure a place in helping to make the The One School PTO Night Out Gala a huge success!
The 14th Annual Night Out is the PTO’s largest fundraiser of the year and brings together hundreds of individuals connected to our
community, Temple and preschool. Your support will help to further the growth and happiness of some beautiful young minds.
Live music, luscious libations, tasty temptations, sinful gambling, stupendous shopping and more await this year’s The Great Gatsby
guests, sponsors & underwriters.
14th Annual The One School PTO Night Out Gala
Sponsorship/Underwriting Opportunities
Please indicate your level of support by checking one of the options below. All proceeds go to The One School PTO
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Host Committee Sponsor $1000 – (Includes 4 tickets to Gala, Name featured on invitation if submitted by 12/15/15, Name featured on event
marketing & social media, Special signage at event, Personal thanks)
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Champagne Committee Sponsor $500 – (Includes 2 tickets to Gala and Name featured on event marketing & social media)
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General Committee Sponsor $250 – (Includes 1 ticket to Gala and Name featured on event marketing & social media)
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Gala Favors Underwriting Opportunity $1000 – Limited to 1 organization/family/person
(Includes 2 tickets to Gala, Name & logo on gala favors, Name featured on invitation if submitted by 12/15/15, Name featured on event marketing &
social media, Personal thanks)
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Photo Booth Underwriting Opportunity $750 – Limited to 1 organization/family/person
(Includes 2 tickets to Gala, Special signage on photo booth, Name featured on invitation if submitted by 12/15/15, Name featured on event marketing &
social media, Personal thanks)
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Live Music Underwriting Opportunity $750 – Limited to 2 organization/2families/people
(Includes 2 tickets to Gala, Special signage by live music, Name featured on invitation if submitted by 12/15/15, Name featured on event marketing &
social media, Personal thanks)
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Casino Gaming Underwriting Opportunity $750 - Limited to 10 organization/2families/people
(Includes 2 tickets to Gala, Special signage at gaming tables, Name featured on invitation if submitted by 12/15/15, Name featured on event marketing &
social media, Personal thanks)
________________ Gala Ticket(s) at $100 each
I am unable to attend but please accept my $_____________ gift.
Please visit www.bidr.co/events/greatgatsbygala to purchase your event tickets, sponsorships, underwriting
opportunities, register your payment information for the silent auction and raffle tickets and bid on silent
auction items online prior to the gala and via text & mobile during the event.
Thank you for your participation & be sure to bring your phone to the event!
*If you prefer to pay via check or cash you can do so at auction closing*
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TEMPLE BETH AM MISHPACHA/FAMILY CENTER
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Kerrie Rhoades, President
THE ONE SCHOOL PTO
From our families to yours…we wish you a Happy Chanukah!!
Our next PTO meeting is on Monday, December 14th at 9:15am in the Chapel off the main lobby of the Temple. We
look forward to seeing you there.
Thank you, thank you, thank you Amy Russell for chairing a successful Holiday Boutique event last month! Thank you
Marci Katz for your help linking par ticipating vendor s to our Facebook page. Thank you, thank you to all of the
wonderful parents and teachers who volunteered during our event – whether you baked and/or volunteered your time, we
greatly appreciate your time and commitment to our school!! A huge thank you goes to Lindsey Klatzko for overseeing
our raffle. We even had some special One School Alumnae volunteers – thank you Ben Levkovitz for your help selling
latkes…and thank you Ben Levkovitz & Elle Klatzko for using your accounting skills to close out our r affle &
Latke sales – great team work! :)
October’s bake sale was another huge success. Thank you Robin Walder, Jamie Spritzer, Samantha Gestal and Chen
Abraham, our bake sale chair s, as well as our AWESOME baker s! Our next bake sale is Friday, December 18th
from 12:00noon – 3:00pm. Please stop by to see what our talented baker s make next.
We hope everyone had a thankful day when we hosted Palm Beach County Community Action Program of Children and
Families for our Annual Thanksgiving Luncheon on Monday, November 23rd. Amy Wood wor ked tir elessly to make
sure this day was special for everyone, along with Paula Deakter, Dotty Wisch and all of our wonderful volunteers. This
is always a wonderful way to start the Thanksgiving holiday.
We look forward to continuing to participate with all of the congregants and families to ensure a wonderful year for our
children.
MAH JONGG CARDS FOR SALE
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DECEMBER YAHRZEITS
December 1 - December 5
Frances Baseman*: Mother-in-law of Jackie Baseman &
Grandmother of Hal Baseman
Lynn Katz: Mother of Connie Golber
Mina Conway Morello: Mother of Daniel Morello
Julius Shuldiner: Father of Marc Shuldiner
Stanley Solomont: Father of Edie Wolf
Esther Weiner: Mother of Jerry Weiner
Bessie Wolk: Mother of Ruth Schiffer
Rosalind Epstein: Sister of Melvin Wolfe
Ida Lena Seidman: Mother of Frank Seidman
Herman Wallman: Father of Lois Prokocimer
Leona Wecht: Wife of Bernard Wecht
Linda White: Wife of Harvey White & Mother of Jared, Seth
& Abby White
Sally Grusby*: Mother-in-law of Myrna Abramowitz
Julia Landy: Mother of Susan Freedland & Grandmother
of Howard Freedland
James Keough: Father of Brenda Lane
Mollie Littky: Grandmother of Julie Littky-Rubin
Ida Frank: Grandmother of Carol Sleeper
Herbert Schurowitz: Father of Ronald Shaw
December 6 - December 12
Rose Black*: Grandmother of Myrna Abramowitz
Doretta Frank: Mother of Helene Margulies
Herman Kaytes: Father of Elinor Wapner
Rosalind Klausman: Aunt of Carla Lewis
Greg Martin: Brother-in-law of Robert & Celeste London
& Uncle of Heather Wood
Joseph Wenit: Father of Carol Goldstein
Abraham Fund*: Grandfather of Sandra Fox
Henrietta Schurowitz: Mother of Ronald Shaw
Samuel Schwartzman*: Husband of Sonja Schwartzman
Lillian Sheinman: Mother of Geryl Deixler
Shirley Cutler: Sister of Daniel Freedland & Aunt of
Howard Freedland
Joyce Goldstein: Daughter of Barry & Judy Goldstein
Robert Rosenberg: Father of Melissa Mulvaney
Larry Short: Father-in-law of Jody Minde
Leonard Sosman: Brother-in-law of Diane Sosman
Boris Arenzon: Father of Daniel Arenson
Sidney "Sam" Azeez: Father of Michael Azeez
Morris Cohen: Uncle of Debbie Carr
Elaine Sherman: Mother of Jane Choate
Frances Silverberg: Mother of Alan Silverberg
Edith Stein*: Mother of Barbara Seltzer
Joseph Wapner: Father of Mort Wapner
Bernard Barnett: Father of Charles Barnett
Julius Meissler: Father-in-law of Bobbie Meissler
Dr. Alfred Shapiro: Father of Steven Shapiro
Nathan Bernstein: Father of Max Bernstein
Reba Kaminsky: Sister-in-law of Lillian Wasserman &
Aunt of Sara Ward
David Mestelman*: Uncle of Natalie Lango & Mike Deakter
and Great-Uncle of Rachel Goldman & Josh Deakter
Sarah Miller: Mother of David Miller & Grandmother of
Shellie Chiet
Ellis Rubin: Brother of Jeanne Tarsches
Temple Beth Am
* Memorial Plaque
December 13 - December 19
Max Schatzer*: Father of Barbara Leaf
Ida Schuster: Grandmother of Shari Rodgers
Shirley Rubin: Mother of Carol Carswell
Marilyn Sirkus: Aunt of Myrna Abramowitz
Miriam Beifel: Grandmother of Patrice Boyland
Irving Block: Father of Linda Kay
Leonard Krieger: Father of Gary Krieger
Alexander Nason: Father of Mickey Berman
Arnold Nathan: Father of Meryl Goldberg
Murray Tishler: Father of Diane Sosman
Joseph Kaufman: Father of Harold Kaufman
Belle Kroll*: Mother of Evelyn Slotkin
Augusta Lazarus: Mother-in-law of Jack Barr
Julius Lebrecht: Father of Harriet Zysman
Marty Rubin*: Father of Marla Krieger
Harry Berman: Father-in-law of Mickey Berman
Edward Bernstein: Grandfather of Joel Engelhardt
Irving Maltman: Father of Allan Maltman
Bernard Rosenfeld: Cousin of Arnie Weinstein
Lillian Solomon: Mother of Roz Gitlitz & Grandmother of
Dena Gitlitz
Florence Federgreen: Mother of Ross Federgreen
Louis Black: Father of Marilyn Finkel
Lee Bryant: Remembered by Linda Rose
Delores Smooke: Mother of Susan Marzina
December 20 - December 26
Jack Greenbaum: Father of Rhea Exizian
Dorothy Jackson: Grandmother of Branden Gould
Gloria Kanfer*: Sister of Irving Markowitz
Sam Nass: Father of Joan Tager
Louis Zayon*: Father of Herbert Zayon
Paul Allen: Father of Judi Rubenstein & Grandfather of
Mark Rubenstein
Maurice Edelstein: Father of Sanford Edelstein
Renee Goldberg: Mother of Steven Goldberg
Vincent Manfra*: Father of Glen Manfra
Harold Baumholtz: Brother of Allan Baumholtz
Benny Frank: Grandfather of Carol Sleeper
Abraham Smith: Father of Molly Cohen
Shirley Boodson: Grandmother of Andrea Roth
Marty Grusby*: Husband of Myrna Abramowitz
Rita Kazhdan: Grandmother of Daniel Arenson
Samuel Slifkin*: Father of Mark Slifkin & Grandfather of
Howard Slifkin
Andrew Dzmura: Father of Sally Rosen
Ruth Feingold: Mother of Sharon Holinstat & Grandmother
of Tammy Webber
David Trosty: Brother of Sara Walsh
Jacob Weiner: Father of Jerry Weiner
Loil Caplan: Cousin of Nina Nemerofsky
David Katz: Father of Stuart Katz
Carroll L. Moody: Father of Bryan Moody
David Olanow*: Father of Wendy Cohn
Frank Philmore*: Husband of Erica Philmore
Sylvia Silvers*: Mother of Jerry Silvers & Grandmother
of Jason Silvers
cont. on following page
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DECEMBER YAHRZEITS
TBA KNITTING CLUB
* Memorial Plaque
December 27 - December 31
Morris Cohn*: Father of Barry Cohn & Grandfather of
Brian Cohn & Stacey Runfola
Al Kutner: Grandfather of Andrea Roth
Carole Shaya: Mother of Anthony Shaya
Julius Koch: Father of Karen Feller
Harold Stavisky: Brother of Norman Stavisky
Arthur F. "Jim" Baumann: Father of Andrew Baumann
Louis Kaplan*: Father of Judy Bloom
Tillie LaBovick: Mother of Nathan LaBovick &
Grandmother of Brian LaBovick
Cara Becker: Daughter of Eric & Jill Becker &
Sister of Gregory & Jacob Becker
Cele Blumberg: Mother of Shirley Goldberg
Mabel Harris Essinger: Mother of Ted Essinger
Saul Hochman: Father of Bob Hochman
Mary Kutner: Grandmother of Andrea Roth
Frances Rodan*: Grandmother of Bruce Rodan
Vivian Schwartz: Mother of Judy Rosenthal
Jack Murphy: Uncle of Maureen Cohen
Monday, December 28 at 11:00am
For more information, contact Leona Usher: 561-694-0290 or lju561@gmail;com
DRIVERS NEEDED
MAH JONGG CLUB
Need a Ride?
If you need a ride to or from Friday night Services
please contact the Temple office by the Tuesday
morning prior and we’ll see if there are any
volunteers that can pick you up. Please remember
that arrangements must be made at least four
days in advance.
MAH JONGG CLUB
Wednesdays at 12:45pm
Cracks, Bams, and Dots!
Provide a Ride
Oh, my!
Transportation is for our senior members who
would not otherwise be able to get to Shabbat
Services. The rides are free. Volunteer drivers are
needed. If you’d like to volunteer to be one of the
mensches who provides rides for others and you are
coming to Services on Friday nights anyway and
have room for an extra person or two in your car,
please give the Temple office a call to sign up to be
a volunteer.
Interested in joining a Mah Jongg Club
here at Temple?
Call Dotty Wisch at 746-7017 or email
dottywisch@comcast.net, or call
Toby Zeichner at 745-0395.
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WE GRATEFULLY ACKNOWLEDGE YOUR DONATIONS
Camp Coleman
Sydnee Newman-in honor of Brud Tarsches’ birthday
Music Fund
Randee & Marvin Tancer-in support of Brett Tancer, our
Rabbinic Intern
Fredda & Paul Steidle-in honor of their daughter Rebecca
becoming a Bat Mitzvah and in appreciation to
Cantor Jessica and Brett Tancer for all they did for
Rebecca
Caring Community
Lorraine Katz-in memory of Louis Penn
Julie Rosenthal-in memory of William I. Rosenthal
Clare & Dick Lesser-in honor of Wendy Cohn’s birthday
Community Garden
Janet Dwork-in memory of Robert Daniel Weiss
Annette Zigelsky-in memory of Lillian Buan
Flower Fund
Ashley & Jon Popiel-in honor of the B’nei Mitzvah of their
children Max & Jules
Jill & Molly Fried-in honor of their daughter Molly becoming
a Bat Mitzvah
Debbie & Dan Grogins-in honor of their son Michael becoming
a Bar Mitzvah
Mary & David Elias-in honor of the baby naming of their
grandson, Eitan Solomon Wein
Heather & William Strauss-in honor of their daughter Marni
becoming a Bat Mitzvah
General Fund
Larry Diamond-in memory of Sheldon Diamond
Carol Willner-in memory of Betty Rosenblatt
Beverly Pace-in memory of Abraham Silberstein
Ed Gerstein-in memory of Judy Gerstein
Doris Ackerman-in memory of Allan Ackerman
Karen & Bob Feller-in memory of Daniel Arturo
Karen & Bob Feller-wishing a speedy recovery to Amy Russell
Rhoda & Alan Swartz-in honor of the marriage of Don & Jo
Klein’s granddaughter Rachel Brill & Scott Lipshutz
Bradley Morris-in appreciation
Bobbie Meissler-in memory of Mildred Meissler &
Richard Meissler
Joe Meshil-in memory of Samuel Meshil
Ruth Ottenheimer-in memory of Walter & Ella Jacobsohn
Nathan LaBovick-in memory of Louis LaBovick
Ina & Burt Friedman-wishing a speedy recovery to
Pamela Friedman
High Holy Days Prayer Books
Allison Neidoff-in memory of Stewart Hollander
Rabbi’s Education & Programming Fund
Wendy & Barry Cohn
Liz & Brain Cohn
Mark Greenberg-in appreciation to Rabbi Alon for
doing shiva
Stephen Drourr-in memory of Nathaniel Drourr
Diane Belsky-in memory of Abraham Feitelberg &
Rose Feitelberg
Stanley Belsky-in memory of Abraham Belsky &
Samuel Belsky
Religious School Fund
Wendy Sherman-in memory of Mike Rose
Social Action Fund
Fredda & Paul Steidle-in memory of the mother of
Patricia Liebman
Wendy & Barry Cohn-for the Food Pantry
Liz & Brian Cohn-for the Food Pantry
Mortgage Elimination Fund
Sue & Dan Freedland-in memory of Alan Pinkwasser
Edie Kaplan-in memory of Rose Kanter
Edie Kaplan & Family-in memory of Seymour Kaplan
Tom Choate-in memory of Elizabeth Choate
Marilyn & Nate Finkel-in honor of the birthdays of
Allison Ford, Jesse Levier and Ed DeVingo
Tamar Maltz-in memory of Rose Silverman
Herb Gordon-in memory of his father Morris Gordon
Temple Beth Am
Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund
David Schlisserman-in memory of Philip Schlisserman
Maxine & Ted Essinger-in memory of Daniel Arturo
Lorraine Garfinkel-in memory of Ephraim Plawsky
Allan Maltman-in memory of Esther Maltman
Angie & Scott Fischer-in honor of Jacob’s Bar Mitzvah
Dolores Cowen-in memory of Claire Cohen
Ted Essinger-in memory of Frederick Essinger
Sandy & Art Bobrow-in honor of John Wolf’s 75th birthday
Fredda & Paul Steidle-in honor of their daughter Rebecca
becoming a Bat Mitzvah and in appreciation to
Rabbi Alon for all he did for Rebecca
Irving Markowitz-in memory of Clara Markowitz &
Philip Markowitz
Sharon Holinstat-in memory of Abe Chaben
Irving Mittenberg-in memory of Benjamin Mittenberg
Lorraine Garfinkel-in memory of Thelma Miriam Plawsky
Donald Klein-in memory of Abraham Klein
Dyann Gormezano-in memory of Rochelle (Shellie) Kronfeld
Carol Sherman-in appreciation
Donald Kronfeld-in memory of Rochelle (Shellie) Kronfeld
Mim Davis-in memory of Ruth Mohl
Ken Sprechman-in memory of Melanie Sprechman
The One School
Beth & Bill Goldman-in memory of Helen Knotts, mother of
Beth Goldman & grandmother of Gary Goldman
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DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS
Addison Basinski
Asher Blatt
Emma Deakter
Lisa Harrisburg
Seth Honowitz
Gerald Teitelbaum
Molly Walsh
Alex Weinstein
Jack Boyland
Marsha Levinson
Phil Rosenberg
Jacob Seidman
Michael Stolowitz
Sonnet Jacobs
Roni Kissil
Ilissa Levine
Amy Andersen
Janet Erony-Kahan
Chloe Greenberg
Jose Alvarez
Josephine Berenson
Edward Fischman
Alexis Friedman
Jordan Hyman
Laurie Cohen
Stacy Miller
Esther Stillman
Jill Becker
Jessica Carr
Alon Laviv
Linda Posner
Lori Sabatose
Marshall Teitelbaum
Linda Tylka
Debra Cohen
Sara Friedman
Judy Pincus
Wendy Cohn
Gary Colton
Tamara Hartman
Benjamin Rosenberg
Deanna Talmud
Keith Bolton
Howard Fox
Martin Krieger
Edward Nast
Daniel Nuchovich
Iael Nuchovich
Lynn Shapiro
Betsy Towers
Robin Walder
Makayla Wood
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Julie Ross
Noah Weiss
Joshua Borenstein
Ron Holland
Ilana Levinson
Judy Skurnick
Carol Sleeper
Allison Ferrelli
Liz Levine
Jan Pollitt
Sarah Darby
Loel Fishman
Robert Greene
Lisa Kleinfeld
Susan Lane
Steven Leibovich
Samuel Chiet
Clare Dana
Max Popiel
Max Bernstein
Donald Klein
David Randell
Lance Rose
Rosalinda Rose
Bernie Stein
Clay Damon
Brie Goldsobel
Genna Goldsobel
Shirley Grangard
Gary Krieger
Joshua Talero
Bradley Andersen
Dan Baxter
Laura Friedman
Michael Lerner
Geoffrey Moody
Norm Skurnick
Jason Weisser
Alec Wisch
Jennifer Boss
Jeffrey Dreier
Elvira Drourr
Teddy Dwork
Nicole Isdaner
Ashley Amsden
Doris Kiken
Frank Mahramus
Allan Maltman
Bruce Pascal
Shane Rosenberg
Elaine Kaufman
Michael Azeez
Jack Pincus
Eileen Turenne
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Robin Jordan
Christina Esplen
Brandon Leibovich
Zahava Misshula
Margo Posner
Sheila Teitelbaum
Jodie Wagner
Alexandra DelPrete
Zachary Thomas
David Foster
Rose Lynch
Ron Wolf
Marley Levine
Daphne Rogers
Chet Zeichner
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DECEMBER ANNIVERSARIES
David & Yvette Diamond
Dan & Marcy Isdaner
Cary & Liz Levine
Herb & Rose Kester
Randy & Bari Levitt
Forrest & Carol Sleeper
Herb & Penny Wender
David & Bunny Berenson
Lee & Melissa Cohen
Stephen & Jennifer Burjan
Daniel & Irene Arenson
Hal & Debbie Baseman
Wayne & Linda Posner
Bradley Roffer & Anna Healy
Howie & Rhonda Levin
Andy & Lori Myers
Dan & Jen Boss
Frank & Carol Mahramus
Howard & Emily Bromberg
Nate & Marilyn Finkel
Lou & Marge Wolfson
Harold & Linda Kay
Stephen & Nina Nemerofsky
Rich & Lois Remick
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December 2015
Calendar subject to change. Check our website at www.templebetham.com for updates.
Sun
Mon
Tue
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NO Religious
School
5:00 Religious
School
12:45 Mah Jongg
Thu
Fri
Sat
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9:30 Tot Along
Yoga
7:00 Choir
6:30 Shalom Chai
12:00 Lunch &
Learn
7:00 Adult Ed:
Best of Talmud
w/Rabbi & Brett
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1st Night of
Chanukah
6th gr. Retreat
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Chanukah
10:30 Book Club
9:30 Rel. School
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Chanukah
5:00 Rel. School
6:30 Shalom Chai
10:00 Bib. Hebrew
1:00 Cochavim prog
Light Last
Chanukah Candle
12:45 Mah Jongg
7:00 Choir
14 Last Day of
Chanukah
9:30 Rel. School &
Maccabbee games
followed by lunch
9:15 The One School
PTO meeting
11:00 Adult
Biblical Hebrew
11:00 NO Knitting
Club
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5:00 Religious
School
6:30 Shalom Chai
7:00 Board Meeting
12:00 Adult Trope
Class
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Chanukah
10:00 JCC/
Sisterhood Brunch
& Speaker
6:30 Men’s Club
Meeting
12:00 Trope Class
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12:45 Mah Jongg
5-8 TOS Parent
Conferences
6:00 AIPAC
Meeting
10 Chanukah
9:30 Tot Along
Yoga
12:00 Lunch &
Learn
7:00 Adult Ed:
Best of Talmud
w/Rabbi & Brett
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9:30 Tot Along
Yoga
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NO St. Geor ge’s
Soup Kitchen See Dec. 24th
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NO Religious
School or
Shalom Chai
6th gr. retreat
(Lake Worth)
5:00 6th gr. retreat
5:30 Kid’s Shabbat
7:00 Shabbat
Service with guest
speaker Professor
Doug McGetchin
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12 Chanukah
9:00 TOS
Chanukah Shabbat
Celebration
9:15 Toddler
Enrich. Program
5:30 Shabbat
Service
6:30 Chanukah
Dinner &
Celebration
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12:00 Bake Sale
12:00 Lunch &
Learn
6:00 Spirited
Shabbat Recept.
7:00 Adult Ed:
Best of Talmud
w/Rabbi & Brett
6:30 Song Session
7:00 Choir
NO
Religious School
or
Adult Education
9:15 Toddler
Enrichment Prog.
7:00 Service/
Torah /B’day bless.
S/A project at oneg
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2:00 Office closes
early
4:45 St. George’s
Soup Kitchen
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Christmas Day
The One School
& Office closed
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Winter Kallah in
Orlando
4:00 Sisterhood
& Men’s Club
Dec. 25th Event
7:00 Shabbat
Service
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NO
Religious School
or
Adult Education
TOS Intersession
TOS Intersession
TOS Intersession
11:00 Knitting Club
Winter Kallah in
Orlando
Winter Kallah in
Orlando
Winter Kallah in
Orlando
NO Religious
School or
Shalom Chai
Temple Beth Am
Winter Kallah in
Orlando
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New Year’s Eve
TOS Intersession
closes at 2:00
1 TOS closed
New Year’s Day
The One School
& Office closed
2:00 Office closes
early
7:00 Shabbat
Service
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8:00 Jewish Life
in Music at Maltz
featuring Cantor
Jessica with the
Joe Scott Trio
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NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION
U.S. POSTAGE PAID
WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
PERMIT # 1978
Temple Beth Am
2250 Central Blvd.
Jupiter, FL 33458
Current resident or
The staff at Temple Beth Am wishes you a
happy holiday season.
TEMPLE BETH AM
2250 CENTRAL BLVD
JUPITER, FL 33458
561-747-1109 - FAX 561-222-2781
TEMPLE OFFICE HOURS
Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm
WEB SITE: templebetham.com
E-MAIL: tba@templebetham.com
THE ONE SCHOOL BLOG: TempleBethAmJupiter.blogspot.com
Rabbi:
Alon Levkovitz
Cantor:
Jessica Turnoff Ferrari
Rabbinic Intern:
Brett Tancer
Director of Engagement, Programming & Membership:
Carol Sleeper
Director of Administration & Accounting:
Melanie Goldsobel
Early Childhood Director:
Paula Deakter
Education Director:
Alissa Frankel
Jewish Life Activities Director: Danna Cohen
Youth Director:
Laura Williams
Communications Manager:
Elizabeth Howell
Facilities Supervisor
Shawn Berry
Executive Administrative Assistant &
Scribe Editor:
Margot Hauser
Assistant Scribe Editor:
Debbie Baseman
Early Childhood Administrator: Sherrie Kesselman
Bookkeeper:
Robbin Briley
EXECUTIVE BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
President:
Vice President:
Vice President:
VP, Education:
Treasurer:
Secretary:
Mark Slifkin
Brian Cohn
Bruce Cohen
Catherine Drourr
Carol Carswell
Mary Elias
mslifkin7@comcast.net
brianc@multiparts.net
bcohen561@gmail.com
cdrourr@yahoo.com
carolcarswell509@comcast.net
mmelias1@comcast.net
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
Gwen Berry
Bob Hochman
Cubby Steinhart
Leah Frankel
Steven Misshula
Leona Usher
MEN’S CLUB REPRESENTATIVE:
SISTERHOOD REPRESENTATIVE:
PARLIAMENTARIAN:
PAST PRESIDENTS:
Jeanne Tarsches
John Alexander
Brud Tarsches
Stephen Lewis
Beth Eisenman
Len Green
Arnie Weinstein
Bob Miller
Myrna Abramowitz Jody Minde
Hal Baseman (2 terms)
Jackie Halderman
Harvey Silverman
Ellen Vargas
Jack Tenenbaum
Maril Levy
Jody Minde
Alvin Schlossberg
Michael Deakter (2 terms)
Jerry Silvers
Tom Ross
Bruce Cohen
Capital Campaign Consultant: Mindy Hanken
mhanken@templebetham.com
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