Building Community Since 1954

September 2017 Volume 56 - Number 9 Elul 5777 - Tishrei 5778

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Staff

Rabbi Joshua Neely

Administrator Léa Ahlers

Asst. Administrator John-Patrick Alexander

Bookkeeper Robert Behr

Executive Committee

President Mark Kluger

1st Vice President Daniel Wise

VP Membership Wayne Bilsky

VP Education Kris Crane

Comptroller Geanne Share

Secretary Roz Weinstein

Sisterhood President Arlene van de Rijn

Men’s Club President Steven Sesit

Past President Eric Hoffman

Trustees

Carol Albert

Jes Baru

Natan Brener

Ed Calish

Nicki D’Amato

Andrew Feinberg

Bernie Kahn

Dick Katz

Emily Raij

Sarabecca Rosier

Sharon Sachs

Mollie Savage

Steven Sesit (Men’s Club President)

Chuck Silverman

Cathy Swerdlow

Arlene van de Rijn (Sisterhood President)

Standing Committee Chairs

Adult Education To be appointed

Budget & Finance Geanne Share

Building & Grounds Joe Ihns

Education - School Kris Crane

Endowment Andrew Feinberg

Ma’asim Tovim

Co-Chairs

Emily Raij

& Arlene van de Rijn

Marketing Larry Gutter

Membership Wayne Bilsky

Past Pres. Council. Eric Hoffman

Ritual Natan Brener

Ways & Means To be appointed

Youth Susan Morgan

Temple Israel 50 South Moss Road

Winter Springs, FL 32708 407.647.3055

www.tiflorida.org

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L’Shalom, Rabbi Joshua Neely rabbi@tiflorida.org • Mobile: 321.279.5315 Office Hours: Tuesday-Friday & Sunday • Please call or email for an appointment

We are now in the month of Elul, the precursor to the Yamim Noraim, Days of

Awe. This is a time of self-reflection and self-judgment. The Talmud says an indi-

vidual should view him or herself hanging in a scale. On one side my merits, on the other my failings. After

our best, honest appraisal of our deeds we should admit our biases and default to a belief that I am perfectly

balanced. Therefore, the next action we take will decide whether I am righteous or wicked. This forces us to

think of each action as significant in our spiritual journey.

If every individual is in balance, the Talmud argues, then the world is in perfect balance too. If you see or

hear of an act of hate, violence, suffering, exploitation then you know the world is out of balance – it has

tipped towards evil. You are therefore obligated to redeem the world by performing an act of goodness to

balance it out. Simply refraining from evil is not enough. We must be a force for positive change.

Donate: You can donate to organizations like the Anti-Defamation League, Holocaust Museum, Southern

Poverty Law Center, Simon Wiesenthal Center and more. Organizations that promote non-violent responses

to hate and educational programs to prevent hate make a big difference. Through activism and lobbying

they have already moved us forward.

Attend: Peaceful rallies, interfaith and interracial community events, educational seminars, cultural festivals

– these are all ways of knitting together our American community and keep it from being torn apart.

Speak Out: Support is good, but being a vocal, personal proponent of a diverse country is one task that can-

not be delegated. Let your friends, neighbors, coworkers and others know you believe no one in this world

should be hated for the color of their skin, the nation they come from, or any superficial quality.

Condemn: Petitions and posts are a good start but be prepared to call hate hate, racism racism, fascism fas-

cism. We must protect free speech but that includes our right to condemn that which is abhorrent to the

very nature of God’s world. Remember the truth of the first chapter of Torah – all of humanity was made in

the image of God.

From the Rabbi

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To our Temple Israel Family,

The High Holidays are upon us, and it is hard to believe that my tenure as President of Temple Israel will come

to a close soon. It has been an honor to serve, and I have met so many wonderful people in our Congrega-

tional Family. I want to personally wish all of you a healthy and happy New Year, from my family to yours.

Our facility continues to be improved. Our son, Steven, Bar Mitzvah from 2014 at TI, completed a successful

Eagle Scout Project in our field. Take a look at the newly built fire pit and benches, through the hard work of

many volunteers and generous donations. Our Art studio is in use, thanks to the Marlene Davis Art Fund, with

generosity from Elliott. We also completed one major roof replacement, with donation from Harriet Lake and

our very own Sisterhood. We also saw our Roth Social Hall flooring removed with new installation of a floor-

ing material that is better-suited to our use. Thank you to the Roth family for your continued generosity and

kindness.

Have you ever seen so much programming at TI? SAK comedy night was awesome, and Sha-Ba-BQ was so

well-attended that we were overflowing with congregants and visitors checking us out. We also have contin-

ued with very inspirational services both Friday nights and Saturday mornings, so I would encourage you to

pop over for some Vitamin J. Our leadership is actively looking to further enhance our services with music

and song, so stay tuned. If you have any ideas for programming, let our office know. Our goal is to have a

program for everyone. With that said, ultimately, you need to come on by to immerse yourself in the pro-

grams. I believe you will enjoy.

Membership committee is working hard to bring folks over and we continue to see new families joining Tem-

ple Israel. When you consider some Shuls in our area without a Rabbi, without services for High Holidays, and

without a facility, we are doing just fine. We will continue working hard to keep Temple Israel alive for our

kids, grandkids, and future Central Florida Jews.

Until we see each other again.

Mark Kluger holmark@cfl.rr.com Mobile: 407.280.2831

From the President

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Upcoming Dates – Please mark your calendars for the following dates:

Sunday, September 3 – NO SCHOOL – Labor Day Weekend

Sunday, September 10 – Family Honey Cake Bake 12:30 pm-1:30 pm

Friday, September 15 – 1st Religious School Shabbat of the year 7:30 pm

Wednesday, September 20 – NO SCHOOL – Rosh Hashanah

Sunday, October 1 – NO SCHOOL – but parents & older teens, please join us for Sukkah Building

Wednesday, October 4 – Special Sukkot program at 6:30pm (no school at 5pm)

Hello friends and family,

We were so happy to see so many smiling faces on our first day of school – lots of famil-

iar ones as well as many new ones! The first day began with a lovely breakfast for the

parents provided by Temple Israel’s awesome membership committee (thank you Michelle Gil and Carol Al-

bert!) as well as Temple Shir Shalom’s Membership Committee. After breakfast, Rabbi Neely and Cantor Kim

welcomed the parents in the sanctuary and gave an overview of the year to come. Then Shari Wladis from the

Jewish Community Relations Council gave a presentation to the parents on how to effectively advocate for

your Jewish child in the public school system. The first day closed with parents helping their children with an

art project (wait until you see the mural!) followed by our usual kehillah time for everyone in the sanctuary

which included learning about Jewish communities all over the world.

We are excited to have some new family MAGAL events on our calendar this year and hope that you’ll be able

to join in. Our first one is a Family Honey Cake Bake after school on Sunday, September 10th so you and your

family can practice together and get ready for your special Rosh Hashanah dinner. Later in the year MAGAL

families will come together to make candles, enjoy a Hanukkah party, and bake hamantaschen cookies.

Friday, September 15th is the first religious school Shabbat of the year. Also, Temple Israel’s Membership Com-

mittee is having a Shabbat Sh-Aloha dinner on Friday, September 8th before services – be sure to sign up early.

Education MAGAL (Meitin Alliance for Growth And Learning)

A Collaborative Religious School by Temple Israel and Temple Shir Shalom

Kris Crane, VP of Education elijah1298@aol.com

Youth Programs Our Youth programs are gearing up again for the new school year. The USY (high school) and Kadima (middle school) groups met in August with our Youth Committee Chair, Susan Morgan, and planned the following for September:

Kadima Roller Skating Saturday night September 16th USY ropes course/zip lining Sunday, September 17th USY Regional Training Day for officers (at TI), Sunday, September 24th

Please contact Susan Morgan for more details at shiramulka@yahoo.com.

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Greetings everyone,

This month, I want to focus on our wonderful group of kitchen coordinators managed

today by Linda Silverman (chief food shopper, chef, “the boss”) and Phyllis Kamenoff

who schedules weekly hosts for shopping, food preparation and serving. This project falls under the auspices

of Sisterhood and each participating person is responsible for providing the congregation with a delicious Kid-

dush luncheon each Shabbat. Anyone who knows me is well aware that I do not go near any kitchen unless it’s

a dire emergency. So it’s difficult for me to understand the commitment and dedication these women (and one

male) have about making certain that each week there is plenty of food for all of us.

Everyone works in the Temple Israel kitchen, even the children, in one capacity or another. It’s hard work done

willingly because we all know everyone will get to taste the fruit of our labors. However, most importantly, the

sense of community that is fostered via kitchen work is priceless. It’s done in groups of two or three people at

a time. There are almost always stories to go with each recipe, and this is one way the women of Sisterhood

become “sisters.” Now, I can’t swear there are never any ribald jokes floating around the food preparation

site. But it becomes quite obvious that a recipe is about more than just food. A recipe for food can become a

recipe for life. The basic ingredients are the same: love, laughter and a pinch of sass.

A million thanks are due our kitchen corps. When you are at services, please take the time to thank them indi-

vidually.

Warm regards, Arlene Safer van de Rijn, Sisterhood President asvdr1026@aol.com • Mobile: 407.761.1243

Sisterhood

Michelle Bilsky

Ljubica Cappelletti Briceno

Kris Crane

Monica Goldman

Debra Markowitz

Sarabecca Rosier

Jan Suberman

Mardi Wiener

Jessica Alfonzo

Ellen Calish

Judy Chisdes

Miriam Michelle Gil

Emely Katz

Emily Raij

Sheri Stearns

Past Managers:

Lauren Brown

Shirley Gold

Phyllis Kamenoff

Fabienne Kaplan

Darci Brammer

Mariela Cappelletti

Claudia Danoff

Danny Gomez

Susan Morgan

Sharon Sachs

Wanda Vargas

Present-Day Hostesses & Hosts

The Boss: Linda Silverman

The Other Boss: Phyllis Kamenoff

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Monthly Programs & Get Togethers

Our next Tot Shabbat will be on Saturday, September 16 at 11:15 am in our Kindergarten

Classroom #1. Tot Shabbat is a joyful and engaging program geared toward families with

young children, ages 5 & under. The 45 minute program includes Shabbat themed songs,

dancing, stories, simple blessings, and a snack. Come celebrate Shabbat with the youngest

members of our community. All are welcome and temple membership is not required. Af-

terwards, stay and join our entire congregation for our Kiddush Luncheon.

Tot Shabbat

Poker Night will be off this September; It will resume Monday, October 2.

Come and enjoy a great game of Texas Hold‘em, Omaha, Razz, Stud and more (or learn

how!). Refreshments will be available and it all goes down in the Lounge. When you ar-

rive, enter through the front of the temple. 7:00 pm in the Lounge. All are welcome!

Questions? Please call Steve Sesit at 407.421.4301.

Poker Night with the Men’s Club

Prayerful Meditation Prayerful Meditation will be off for the High Holidays; it will resume Saturday, October 28.

An experiential workshop to help open up the channels of spirit that connect us to God. Led

by Rabbi Joshua Neely, this will include meditation, guided imagery, breathing exercises and

more. Held in the Savage Family Chapel at 9:30 am.

Latino Shabbat

Join us for another Latino Shabbat on Saturday, September 9 at 11:00 am. The service will be conducted in Spanish and Hebrew using a siddur in both languages. A Kiddush Luncheon will be served in the Roth So-cial Hall. The service is open to the entire Jewish community of Orlando.

Únase a nosotros para otro Shabat Latino el sábado 9 de septiembre a las 11:00 horas. El servicio se llevará a cabo en hebreo español y usando un Sidur en ambos idiomas. Un Kidush almuerzo será servido en el Salón So-cial Roth. El servicio es abierto para toda la comunidad judia de Orlando.

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Language Courses at Temple Israel

Coinciding with MAGAL Sunday school days, Adult Hebrew Language for Beginners will be-

gin at 10:00 am. Adult Hebrew Intermediate classes will be at 11:00 am and the English Lan-

guage Discussion Group meets at 12:00 pm. Each class is an hour long. The Adult Hebrew

classes are $36 per course. You can register for each course, Hebrew and English, online at

tiflorida.org.

Learner’s Service Course Do you ever wish you understood services better? Would you like to be able to participate

more fully? Led by Susan Bernstein, this eight week course (August 27-October 22) is designed

for those who desire to enhance their prayer experience. Sunday mornings from 9:00 am to

10:00 am in the Rein Sanctuary. There is no charge to attend. Register online at tiflorida.org.

Adult Education Lunch & Learn and Mishna Oral Study

Every Wednesday afternoon and evening, join Rabbi Joshua Neely as he discusses the

weekly Parashat (Lunch & Learn from noon to 1:00 pm), and the debates that have been at

the core of our people (Mishna Oral Study from 7:00 pm-8:00 pm). All are welcome and no

previous experiences required! Contact Rabbi Neely for more details at rabbi@tiflorida.org.

Conversion Classes with Rabbi Joshua Neely

Every Thursday night, 6:00 pm-7:00 pm in the Library

Whether you were born Jewish or are exploring Judaism on your own, it can be as confusing

as it is beautiful. Rabbi Neely will be teaching weekly classes to help you navigate the key

pillars of Jewish belief. For conversion students, existing Jews, and non-Jews. All are wel-

come. There is no charge and you can register online at tiflorida.org.

High Holidays Children’s Programming Junior Congregation

Grades: K-7 - Rosh HaShanah Day 1 - 10:00 am-12:30 pm

Kol Nidre Start to finish / Yom Kippur - 10:00 am-12:30 pm

Babysitting Potty trained to pre-K - Rosh HaShanah Day 1 & Yom Kippur - 10:00 am-12:00 pm

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Simchat Torah Honorees

Each Simchat Torah we honor two people whose regular service to Temple Israel has greatly enhanced our religious and social experience. Please submit your nominations as soon as possible.

The nominations will be tallied by the Ritual Committee and the results announced on Yom Kippur. Our Hattan/Kalat Torah and Hattan/Kalat Breisheet will be honored with an Aliyah on Simchat Torah. Any Temple Israel member is eligible for nomination except President Mark Kluger, vote counter Natan Brener, and the prior three years nominees:

Arlene Silver & Linda Silverman (2016)

Judi Chisdes & Phyllis Kamenoff (2015)

Michael Fineberg & Sharon Sachs (2014)

Congregants may make a nomination by leaving a message at 407.435.8613 or sending an e-mail to natanbrener@gmail.com, or delivering your ballot to the Ritual mailbox in the Synagogue office.

Thank you! Natan Brener Ritual Chairman

Tashlich – Come Cast Your Sins Away

It is customary on the first day of Rosh Hashanah to go to a running body of water in the afternoon. There, a

short ceremony is observed which symbolizes the casting away of our sins into the depths of the ocean. The

ceremony concludes with throwing bread into the water, which has the added benefit of feeding the critters

living there and starting off the new year with the mitzvah of showing kindness to God’s creations.

Please join us for a *Tashlich service Thursday, September 21 at 6:00 pm. We will meet at the entrance of the

synagogue and walk to the lake at Torcaso Park together. Please be sure to come with an ample supply of

bread. *The Tashlich service is open to the entire community.

Community Memorial Service – Kever Avot

Sunday, September 24 - 10:00 am - Temple Israel Cemetery

Please join us at Temple Israel cemetery for our annual community memorial service. Members of the

congregation will be invited to stand at the graveside of their deceased loved ones, and Rabbi Joshua Neely

will recite individual memorial prayers in their honor.

A BIG THANK YOU!

to Judi Chisdes, Sima Feldberg, & Geanne Share for polishing all our silver and Torah crowns in time for the High Holidays.

You help make services that much brighter!

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A Unique Neila

By the end of Yom Kippur Day, most of us are pretty tired. The last service for Yom

Kippur is called Neila, the closing of the gates of prayer. To make matters even a

little more difficult, the doors of the ark are kept open during the entire service,

which means that the congregation is expected to stand for almost an hour (Of

course, those who can’t stand are permitted to sit during the lesser prayers).

We encourage you to make every effort to be at this service. Unlike 99% of

synagogues around the world, we call up everyone present in the sanctuary

(regardless of religion) to come up with family and friends to spend some

moments in front of the ark for their own private prayers.

Participating oneself, and watching others standing before the Torah scrolls with

their dear ones, expressing love and affection for each other, makes for a very

moving experience which makes the conclusion of the entire day really special and

inspiring.

If you missed this service last year, find someone who attended and they will tell

you the very same thing you just read. We hope to see you there.

Yom Kippur Community Memorial Service

On Yom Kippur Day, Saturday, September 30, starting at 5:00 pm, High Holiday services at Temple Israel will

be open to the community (no tickets required) beginning with the afternoon prayer service of Mincha. All

prayer services will be held in the main sanctuary.

Following Mincha at 6:20 pm will be a community memorial service, at which time all are invited to remem-

ber in prayer loved ones who are no longer with us. This service will also recall those who have perished

throughout the ages.

Neila follows at approximately 6:45 pm which is the final service before the proverbial gates are closed. At

Temple Israel, this is a very special time where families/friends, one group at a time, are invited to come to

the bimah where the ark will remain open to allow everyone to experience the awe of standing before the

Holy Ark and Torahs. This can move us to reflect on our blessings and challenges and resolve to move for-

ward in the new year with God’s help.

Maariv is scheduled for 7:40 pm followed by Havdalah and the final Shofar blast at 8:00 p.m. at which time

the fast is over. Temple Israel’s Sisterhood will, once again, provide its annual Break the Fast in the Roth So-

cial Hall. All members of the community are cordially invited to join the Temple Israel family at this highly-

anticipated event.

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Susan’s Chesed - 3rd Annual Apples & Honey Program Once again this year, Temple Israel's Administration continued the ritual of gifting everyone with a deli-

cious apple and a honey stick on Rosh Hashanah; begun by Susan Bernstein and indicative of her kind

and loving nature. We would like to thank the following individuals for donating to this wonderful pro-

gram.

Léa Ahlers

Carol & Stephen Albert

John-Patrick Alexander

Michelle & Wayne Bilsky

Marion & Ira Daitzman

Sima Feldberg

Julia & Michael Fineberg

Sandy Gillman

Sheldon Greene

Debbie Meitin & Larry Gutter

Amanda & Eric Hoffman

Phyllis Kamenoff

Holly & Mark Kluger

Penelope & Rabbi Joshua Neely

Mollie Savage

Fanny Sernik

Geanne & Adrian Share

Sue Tatum

Arlene van de Rijn

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Sukkot Lulav & Etrog Sets

Another beautiful symbol connected with Sukkot is the lulav & etrog set. The set includes

the graceful palm branch, the etrog (which is a cousin of the lemon - but much sweeter),

willow branches, and myrtle branches. These plants are native to Israel and remind us of

harvest time there.

By the way, did you know the celebration of Thanksgiving comes directly from the holiday

of Sukkot? The Pilgrims took our Torah very seriously and when they read that they were

supposed to rejoice with God’s bounty, they celebrated what came to be the Thanksgiving holiday. There’s

another contribution by the Jews to Western culture – one of many! It is customary to use the lulav & etrog

during Sukkot services to enhance the beauty of the service and to bring the atmosphere of Israel into the

sanctuary.

We are looking for at least 10 families to purchase lulav & etrog sets at a cost of $48 per set. If you purchase

a set, you may take it home during the holiday & keep it after the holiday. If you are interested in purchasing

a set, order them online at tiflorida.org/2017-lulav-etrog/. You can also call the office at 407.647.3055.

Chag Samay-ach!

Service Schedules for

Sukkot, Shemini Atzeret & Simchat Torah

Sukkot Morning Services: Thursday & Friday, October 5 & 6 at 9:30 am

Shemini Atzeret: Thursday, October 12 at 9:30 am (Yizkor)

Consecration for our MAGAL students K-2

and Marching with the Torah & Flags:

*Thursday evening, October 12 at 7:15 pm

Simchat Torah Day: *Friday, October 13 at 9:30 am

*We will be honoring our Simchat Torah honorees

on Monday evening and Tuesday morning!

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Open by appointment & during Religious School days

(Wednesday evenings 5:00 pm-6:30 pm & Sunday mornings 9:00 am-12:30 pm)

Like us on Facebook! Look for Temple Israel Judaica Gift Shop.

Sisterhood Judaica Shop

1. Please contact the office if you have a new email, mobile number or residential address

2. The High Holiday tickets were mailed in mid-August. Please contact the office if you have not received

your tickets.

3. To ensure the safety and well-being of everyone, Temple Israel reserves the right to inspect your per-

sonal belongings and ask for identification.

4. The High Holidays come early this year! If you have any question about the status of your account,

please contact Geanne Share, our Comptroller, or Robert Behr, our Bookkeeper.

Temple’s Administration

2017 Temple Israel T-Shirts - Now for sale in the Judaica Shop!

The price is $10.00 a shirt.

They’re turquoise in color with white lettering in a variety of sizes. 100% cotton, pre-shrunk.

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July 2017 Donations

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.

The Kiddush Luncheon is Sponsored in July by: Rivka & Yerach Lazarovitz - in honor of their

grandson’s brit mila

ADULT EDUCATION Donator In Memory Of Edith Fenster Tillie Lille CEMETERY FUND Donor In Memory Of Dick, Nancy, & Michael Katz Louis Katz

GENERAL FUND Donor In Memory Of Paul & Binnie Alpert Barry Schreiber Miriam B. Cohen Morton Baum Dr. Elaine Pasternack Barry Schreiber Susie & Stuart Hirshfield Barry Schreiber Robert Lille Tillie Lille Nancy Glube Barry Schreiber Evan & Nancy Weisman Belle Weisman Roberta Schreiber William Hirshfield Emily & Andrew Raij Brett Gorovsky Roberta Schreiber Saul Schreiber MA’ASIM TOVIM FUND Donor In Honor Of Barbara Weinreich Elliott Davis being chosen for the Men’s Club Florida Region Ma’asim Tovim Award MEN’S CLUB Donor In Honor Of Rick & Es Cohen Elliott Davis being chosen for the Men’s Club Florida Region Ma’asim Tovim Award ONEG KIDDUSH FUND Donor In Memory Of Wanda Vargas her father Lillian Tobias Aaron Morris Zaritsky Phyllis Kamenoff Jack “Shug” Kamenoff Donor In Honor Of Miriam Michelle Gil Latino Shabbat The Neely Family Penelope Neely’s birthday

PRAYER BOOK FUND Donor In Memory Of Richard & Susan Lackman Barry Schreiber RELIGIOUS SCHOOL FUND Donor In Memory Of Andrea & Bijan Ravinoff Gloria Seldin MICHELLE & WAYNE BILSKY EDUCATION FUND Donor In Memory Of Dan & Zena Sulkes Freeman Barry Schreiber TZEDAKAH FUND Donor In Memory Of Susan & Jerry Roth Nellie Roth Sima Feldberg Meriam Benegbi Donor In Honor Of Roberta Schreiber and appreciation of, Rabbi Joshua Neely’s support

July Kiddush Luncheon Hostesses & Host: Miriam Michelle Gil Claudia Danoff Linda Silverman Kris Crane Jessica Alfonso Mariela Cappelletti Mardi Weiner Emily Raij Ljubica Cappelletti Briceno Danny Gomez

Sarabecca Rosier

Special Kiddush Luncheon Mentions for:

Linda Silverman

Phyllis Kamenoff

Our condolences to …

Marjorie Lekach & Family, on the passing of her beloved mother,

Rusty Sulman, Friday, September 1, 2017.

The Temple Israel Cemetery Corporation requests that they be

notified of any event that is scheduled to take place at the Tem-

ple Israel Cemetery such as an unveiling. This request is made so

that the cemetery is made presentable, so that the grave site has

been cleaned of fallen debris, to coordinate any unusual activities

from being scheduled at the same time such as tree trimming and

to make sure the irrigation system has been turned off. This re-

quest is made so that potential conflicts are prevented.

Please call the Temple Israel office at 407.647.3055 or the

Temple Israel Cemetery office at 321.972.9893.

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Miriam Michelle Gil Claudia Danoff Linda Silverman Kris Crane Jessica Alfonso Mariela Cappelletti Mardi Weiner Emily Raij Ljubica Cappelletti Briceno Danny Gomez

Sarabecca Rosier Birthdays

September

1 Laurence & Rochelle Richman

2 Stephen & Alma Korshak

3 Richard & Kristin Crane

5 Joseph & Sheri Denberg

7 Julian & Sheryl Meitin

8 Henry & Elise Schilowitz

8 Louis & Merle Feinberg

15 Horace & Milly Dawson

21 Emily & Andrew Raij

15 Rachel Hart

18 Eric Hoffman

18 Carol Plessner

18 Keith Rosenfield

19 Edward Calish

19 Arthur Louv

21 Aaron Bilsky

22 Joan Okun

23 William Marshall

25 Michelle Feinberg

28 Lilian Morgan

29 Blake Gassman

29 Joel Gassman

1 Adam Raij

1 Stuart Farb

2 Ryan Hart

2 Olivia Share

2 Irene Herman

3 David Suberman

5 Bernice Sulman

7 Leor Adelman

8 Milly Dawson

8 Kerry Schwartz

8 Carol Albert

11 Erin Katzman

12 Sheryl Meitin

13 Philip Kobrin

Anniversaries

Thank you to our sponsors,

The Farb Financial Group

Kluger Legal, PA

Law Office of Lori Pearson-Wise, P.A.

Attorneys At Law

If you’d like to become a sponsor,

please contact the office.

Welcome Our Newest Members!

Jennifer Schreiber

Helaine & Keith Rosenfield

and their granddaughters

Kaylah and Kassidy Anderson

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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 cele-bration is an appropriate way to enhance those special moments. A card will be sent acknowledging your contri-bution 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 | Marlene A. Davis Art Education

Frederick Cohen Large Print Siddur | Elaine Farb Memorial Choir | Friends of Ethan Gold Children’s Library Harold & Hannah Rosenblum 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 mini-mum contribution for each sacred book is as follows:

New Shabbat Siddur Lev Shalem- $36

New Large Print Siddur Lev Shalem - $76

New Etz Hayim Chumash - $79

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_____________________________________________________

Please mail me an acknowledgement of my/our donation □Yes (default is No)

Address (must include street, city, state & zip__________________________________________________________

Enclosed please find $______Please place contribution in the ____________________________Fund. Date of Donation_______ (default is the General Fund)

□In Honor of / □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. Tax letters are only sent out at the end of the year.

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20

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)

Prayerful Meditation: Saturday at 9:30 am every last Shabbat of the month (in the Savage Family Chapel)

Weekday Community Minyan at the Jewish Academy: 7:45 am, Monday-Friday

Rabbi Joshua Neely