Temple Beth Shalom Florida, New York August 2020 Av/Elul 5780

THE SHOFAR From the Desk of Rabbi Rebecca P. Shinder

I have found a source that combines three of some of my favorite things: Challah + Tzedakah + The Pittsburgh Steelers = Challah-Back Girls! Follow this link: www.challahbackgirls.com to read the full story about four sisters who combine their love of baking challah with their passion for social justice in a project dubbed “Challah-Back Girls” www.challahbackgirls.com Each week since mid-June, Sara, Marni, Hannah, and Eliana Loffman have been baking and selling challot (plural of this tasty bread that is not just for Shabbat!). They’re charging $18 for two loaves, choose from plain, everything but the bagel, chocolate chip, or coffee crumb and they donate more than half of the proceeds to an organization benefitting a social-justice cause. This week, the Challah-Back Girls are donating to the Innocence Project! This organization advocates for reforms that help prevent and address wrongful conviction. They first came across this life saving program while watching America's Got Talent. Contestant Archie Williams' story moved them (and millions) and brought to light the critical and transformative justice work that Innocence Project does to undo the harms of wrongful incarceration, especially towards black and brown communities. As of July 19th, they’ve baked 500 challot filling 250 orders, hand delivered some of them to more than 50 homes and shipped others to more than 130 cities in 27 states. They’ve donated to charities including the Okra Project, the Loveland Foundation, Everyone Home DC, Campaign Zero, and most recently, the B3 Foundation started by Pittsburgh Steeler, Zach Banner. I only discovered this source this past Friday afternoon, so it was too late to order last week. However, I just ordered for this week and hope that you will, as well! The picture shown below is from a recent article and features the bakers wearing Steelers shirts and masks. So follow their lead and... Be masked, be safe, be physically distant (with people who aren't your sisters! And be sure to wash your yadayim b'mayim! Warmly, Rabbi Shinder

You can read that article here: https://jewishstandard.timesofisrael.com/braiding-connections-one-challah-at-a-time/amp/

NEW - Temple Beth Shalom Virtual Book Club Tuesday, August 4th 7PM

"Before We Were Yours"

by Lisa Wingate. Based on one of America's most notorious real-life scandals, in which Georgia Tann, director of a Memphis based adoption organization, kidnapped and sold poor children to wealthy families all over the country.

Hosted by Caryl Melasky and Beth Kalet.

If you want to join in the read please email both beth.kalet@gmail.com AND molas.1980@yahoo.com.

A Rosh Hashanah Tradition...Honey From the Heart Order Kosher 100% pure clover honey to give for Rosh Hashanah. Not only do you share sweet greetings with your family, friends and business associates, but you support the work of the Jewish Federation of Greater Orange County. Honey and apples symbolize the sweetness of the New Year. ORT will ship 8 oz. jars of Kosher honey, complete with your personalized message, anywhere in the world. Your gift will arrive in time for Rosh Hashanah 5781, which begins September 18, 2020 at sundown. Each of your recipients will receive a personalized card with their jar of honey, as shown above. Orders placed through August 21st will be shipped on September 3rd and are guaranteed to arrive in time for the holiday.

Order here: https://orthoney.com/jfo/

CO-PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

REMEMBER TO THE NEW TEMPLE EMAIL tbs-ny@optonline.net

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August typically brings us closer to the end of our traditional summer. For some, it’s the last few weeks of freedom before going back to school. For others, the last few weeks of having the kids home and needing to keep them entertained. For most of us, the last few weeks of high heat before the start of the seasonal cool-down. For us Jews, it brings us closer to the season of high holy days; days of reflection and awe. But 2020 brings no ordinary August (or March, or April, or May, etc.). We’re hearing new sayings like “the new normal”, “contact tracing” and “stage 4 re-opening.” Recently, on a friend’s Facebook page, I saw a post asking people to post things they’ve heard in 2020 that seemed perfectly normal, that would have sounded crazy in 2019. There were many responses from funny to apropos but one of my favorites was, “You’re going to the bank? Don’t forget your mask!” For our community, I would also add the saying, “Zoom Shabbat”. Yet, this extraordinary August has us wondering if kids will be going back to school, or will they continue to attempt learning from home? Will parents still need to find ways to entertain and home-school their kids, perhaps while working from home themselves? Will we be able to be together again in our physical sanctuary or social hall? Will the heat ever end? (OK, well, that’s more of a global warming question than strictly related to the pandemic, but since I’m on an August theme, I thought it was worth throwing in there ☺. The truth is, most of us adults can probably attest to the fact that life is ever-changing. We’d like to believe that there is such a thing as “normal” but if there is, what is it, exactly? I can attest from my own life; I have lost jobs, and the world goes on. I have lost parents, before and during the pandemic, and the world goes on. I have been married and divorced, and the world goes on. I have completed or not completed degrees, and the world goes on. So, from my perspective, the world goes on, no matter what. It may be different than I had anticipated prior to any of the abovementioned events, but on it goes. The High Holy Days will come. We will reflect, perhaps repent, perhaps express our anger to God for the situation we’re in and the world will go on. It will go on at Temple Beth Shalom via digital means, until it is safe for us all to reconvene physically. I look forward to finding out what this “new normal” will be. Whatever it is, I will face it as I have faced all of the other “new normals” in my life; with patience, flexibility, open eyes, and an open heart. I look forward to facing it with my TBS family virtually, in person, or in any other way that may arise. Please let us know how we can help you through this new normal. If you haven’t yet completed the member survey you received via email, please take a few minutes to do that so we have a better idea of how we can move forward together.

B’shalom, Wendy wendybc@optimum.net

CARING COMMUNITY

WHEN YOU SHOP ONLINE, DON'T FORGET... Amazon will donate .5% of the price of your eligible purchases to Temple Beth Shalom whenever you shop on AmazonSmile. Go to smile.amazon.com and search for FLORIDA HEBREW COMMUNITY CENTER in the pulldown menu of companies to support.

We warmly welcome our newest member, Deena King and her family of Monroe.

Sincere Condolences To Allie and Jordan Golan and family on the death of Jordan’s dear Uncle Fred.

~ May Fred’s memory be a source of blessing and comfort ~

We thank the following individuals for their kind and generous dona ons: Roberta Norman in loving memory of Gertrude Rothstein. The Hazzard Family in loving memory of Mindy’s brother, Mark Tischler. Daryl Goldberg for a prayer of Mischeberach. Inez and Al Freund. We appreciate these families who responded to our sponsorship appeal: Jill and Randolph Cohen Susan and Marc Frankel Roberta Frischman Flo and Andy Hannes Rita and Phil Laskin Irene and Jerry Schacher Linda and Norman Stein

Join us on Saturday mornings until August 15th

Bible & Bagels 10 - 11AM

Zoom in with coffee, a bagel & a schmeer!

(or whatever)

No previous knowledge required or expected!

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May the Source of peace send peace to all who mourn, and comfort to all who are bereaved.

AUGUST YAHRTZEIT REMINDERS

A candle may be lit at home the evening before the yahrtzheit date. These names will be read during the Zoom erev Shabbat service before kaddish is recited. If you have a loved one you wish to add to our yahrtzheit list, or if you have not been ge ng yahrtzheit reminders from us, please email tbs-ny@op mum.net.

Shabbat for Kaddish: August 7, 2020 Nathan Werner 3-Aug Nancy Hannold 3-Aug Ethel Barlet 7-Aug Bob Margolin 7-Aug Rachel Block 12 Av Anna Kronitz 12 Av Issac Shulman 12 Av Nathan Werner 13 Av Rosalie Auerbach 15 Av Esther Appelbaum 15 Av Eva Billick 15 Av Herman Mack 17 Av Charlotte Schoenholz 17 Av Seymour Gordon 17 Av Shabbat for Kaddish: August 14, 2020 Iris Haas 10-Aug William Korn 10-Aug Solomon Katz 11-Aug Edythe Weintraub 13-Aug Faith Krzywicki 13-Aug Annette Hochberg 13-Aug Gloria Mann 18 Av Lucille Appelbaum 18 Av Thekla Aron 21 Av Sidney Cohen 21 Av Eva Cuttler 23 Av Charles Palais 23 Av Melvin Gelfer 24 Av Saul S. Mahlab 24 Av

Shabbat for Kaddish: August 21, 2020 Mark Tischler 15-Aug Mari Duda 16-Aug Sylvia Newman 16-Aug Ruth Derevensky 21-Aug Sarah Denenberg 25 Av Max Applebaum 26 Av Harry Tuckfelt 28 Av Lillian S. Hannes 28 Av Helene Weisbuch 30 Av Shabbat for Kaddish: August 28, 2020 Jerome Neustadt 22-Aug Joseph Goldstein 22-Aug Murray Tischler 24-Aug David V. Cohen 4 Elul Anna Davidoff 8 Elul Shabbat for Kaddish: September 4, 2020 Sandra Gayle Fishman 29-Aug Lillian S. Hannes 1- Sept Muriel Birnbaum 3-Sep Barbara Steinberg 10 Elul Darren Mark Gertz 10 Elul Louis B. Cohen 11 Elul Martin Goldberg 13 Elul

EDUCATION NEWS

How can we draw close when we must remain apart?

LOOK FOR IT! INFORMATION COMING IN SEPTEMBER

Family Learning in the Age of Zoom

ZOOMishpacha will offer family learning that allows for physical distancing and community contact…

Got ques ons? sharondin@aol.com

A Few Words From Rabbi Shinder... In this time when public schools are still scrambling to decide what to do, I thought it prudent to give an update on how TBS kids and their families will learn next year. With the technology engine driven by Elizabeth Frederick, the educational expertise of Sharon Halper, the devotion of dedicated teachers, and a reimagining of what is possible done by yours truly, here is how our kids and even our entire community will Zoom, connect, and learn: Hebrew School: Thursdays 4:30 - 5:30PM I will begin with a 15 minute assembly complete with a Hebrew word of the day and a Jewish value of the month. Among other modalities, these items will be taught by song, computer graphics, and/or current events. The school will comprised of different breakout rooms - for example, Alef (Beginner) class and Hay (B'nei Mitzvah) class will meet separately in their different "classrooms." When possible, the last 5 minutes of the class will be conversational, social, and maybe even a little goofy! The kids will get to vote on their own theme days and will still have the opportunity to pray for a snow day!! I have restructured the remaining instruction to be a more holistic experience of Judaism - our culture, our holidays, our values that will be presented at different times of the weekend. 1st Sunday of the Month: 10:30AM ZOOMishpacha (family learning) 2nd Saturday of the Month: 9AM Youngster Shabbat (up to 2nd grade): Stories,

Songs, and Stuffed Animals 3rd Friday Night of the Month: 6PM Informal Learning over Shabbat Dinner 4th Saturday Night of the Month: 8PM Havdalah Hangout: Social Action and

Socialization More details will follow. I wanted to give families the chance to see how we are reimagining how TBS LEARNS!! I you have any questions or suggestions, please respond to me at tbs-ny@optimum.net. The graphic on the next page summarizes. We’re excited for this new opportunity to connect and perfect our school.

We encourage you to follow and share our brand new Instagram account:

ReformTempleOrangeCountyNY

Hebrew Teachers

Scott Dunn - Scott is happiest when outside in nature! His favorite Jewish foods are Matzo Ball soup and Latkes! Judy Potter - I love anything that has whales on it. From clothes to home decorations they are my favorite because my maiden name is Jonas and my grandfather always had whales around because of Jonah and the Whale!! Sharon Halper - Mother of two, grandmother of four (young adult) men. HUGE pro football fan (J-E-T-S!). I can even explain the penalties.

Rabbi Shinder - She has been the Rabbinic Consultant for the Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and The Plot Against America

Family Education Sharon Halper - I retire (and return) annually. Cheryl Koff - Cheryl has visited 15 of 30 Major League Baseball parks! She enjoys collecting butterfly themed wind chimes. Liz Frederick - I love music and have sung at Carnegie Hall and West Point.

PJ Play Stacy Lulkin - Stacy's two adult children once played at TBS as tots themselves!

Shabbat Dinners, Tot Shabbat and Havdalah Hangout Rabbi Shinder - Rabbi is a proud member of Steeler Nation!

Confirmation (8th and 9th graders) Farrell Eisenberg - Even though her family is moving to California, she will continue to teach the class!

ABOUT OUR TEACHERS

I hope everyone is having a safe and healthy summer. Of course it’s not the summer we expected, but at least it’s a challenge we’re all facing together. The summer marks the start of a new fiscal year for TBS, and understandably it can be a confusing and uncertain time.

Yes, the building itself is not open, and we are all saddened by that, but TBS continues to run every day. Iris is in the office managing our daily affairs, the Rabbi is working harder than ever - her normal duties extended with daily messages of wisdom and hope and discovering new methods of engagement.

The building and grounds must be maintained, utilities and salaries need to be paid. We received assistance from the PPP program, but only enough to cover 10 weeks of expenses. To keep TBS solvent through the next year we MUST have the financial support of our members. We are not a service industry; our budget is not meant to be transactional. Your dues and donations pay for the continued existence of our Jewish community and family.

So please, if you are financially able, pay your dues. You can even pay online at tbsny.org by clicking the Donate link. And if you have been fortunate enough to maintain your full salary through the pandemic, please consider giving a little more this year, to help support those who have not been so lucky.

Thank you, and be safe. Jeff Hannes, 1st Vice President

1st VICE PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Piano Lessons and Flute Lessons

Given by Kenneth Korn, Temple member and music teacher with over 35 years experience.

Free first lesson to TBS members

Kkorn1957@gmail.com 845 866-9139

Lessons Available on Zoom

My dear TBS Family, Sometimes it feels like a lifetime ago when I was last in our little movie seat sanctuary, teaching in front of one of our classrooms, or leading Friday services on a humid summer evening. These are only some of the moments I’ve so fondly revisited over the years in my mind and reflected on during the recent honor of receiving the Woman of Valor Award in my decade from the Orange County Jewish Federation. To go back in time to these places in my mind, I rewind through the different chapters of my life since I left Orange County. For me, that montage is a series of visceral memories, not all captured in photos on Facebook or bullet points on my resume. But through these rewarding and challenging times I spent as a Peace Corps Volunteer, as a Fulbright Scholar, and as a Harvard graduate – I have carried you all with me. You are all the best parts within the classrooms, social hall, and sanctuary of Temple Beth Shalom. Thank you for the honor of praying, celebrating, and mourning beside you. Thank you for trusting me to teach your children. Thank you for believing in me before I ever went anywhere or had any of those adventures. Thank you for always being so generous with your love, support, and encouragement. I am so grateful to have experienced the truly unique kindness and embrace of the Temple Beth Shalom community. You will never know the deep effect you’ve had on my life, my heart, my faith, and my work. Love always, Kiowa Pratt-Gordon

Kiowa wanted to share some of the special moments of her TBS experiences. Gives us the chance to remember the kids were so young and the old sanctuary!

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BIBLE & BAGELS

Our very creative congregant, Gail Conklin, has provided us with a celebration for every day of

the month. Taken from the internet, they are printed here to fill in an otherwise empty calendar. Enjoy!

Kiss and Make up Day

Eat Outside Day

Sisters' Day Single Working Women's Day

Work Like a Dog Day

Fresh Breath Day

Girlfriend's Day

Lighthouse Day

Interna onal Beer Day

Happiness Happens Day Book Lovers Day

Son and Daughter Day Middle Child Day

Le -Handers Day

Watermelon Day

Relaxa on Day Tell a Joke Day Thri Shop Day Swim a Lap Day Mail Order Catalog

World Photo Day

Chocolate Pecan Pie Day

Spumoni Day

Frankenstein Day

Be An Angel Day

Lazy Day

Pluto Demoted Day Ride Like the Wind

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Ice Cream Sandwich Day

10AM

BIBLE & BAGELS

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SHABBAT

Dog Apprecia on Day

Bow Tie Day