World Wide Wrap and Super Bowl Party February 2, 2014

World Wide Wrap and Super Bowl
Party February 2, 2014
The Scroll
JANUARY 2014
KISLEV/TEVET 5774
Vol. XXVIV • No. 5
Temple Beth Torah
5700 N.W. 94 Ave.
Tamarac, FL 33321
954.721.7660
www.TBTonline.org
Service Schedule
Minyan Services
Monday - Friday
7:45 am & 6:00 pm
Sunday
8:30 am & 5:00 pm
Check Calendar for Saturday
evening times
Shabbat Services
Friday Evening - 6:30 pm
Saturday Morning - 9:00 am
SAVE THE
DATE!!
Saturday,
March 8
Costume Ball
&
Sisterhood
Fashion Show
Sunday,
March 30.
Please Join Us On
Friday Night, January 10, 2014
As We Install Our New
Temple Officers and Board of Directors
and Our Men's Club and Sisterhood
Officers and their Board of Directors
Friday Night Shabbat Services - 6:30 p.m.
President - Nancy Small
Executive Vice President - Amir Watynski
Vice President Activities - Valerie Mercado
Vice President Membership - Nathan Winton
Treasurer - Alan Paley
Recording Secretary - Jacqui Montag
Financial Secretary - Stewart Klawsky
Communications Secretary - Barry Deutsch
Immediate Past President - Jeffrey Eisensmith
JOIN US IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING SERVICES
FOR A SPECIAL SHABBAT
DINNER HONORING OUR NEW OFFICERS
Reservation form inside
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TEMPLE BETH TORAH
TBT Can Do Better
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Where we Live
By Barry I. Deutsch
South Africa
In the Rabbi’s commentary, on the page before this, he wrote, “ the lack of serious Jewish
observance and Torah study,”as he described the Pew Report and its grim commentary on the
future of the Conservative Jewish movement. He went on to point out, mostly correctly in my
view, how and why Temple Beth Torah is succeeding in the face of this national trend.
Years ago, when I was writing a dissertation, I chose as my subject“The Last Maker of Buggy
Whips.”That derives from an economic principle that there is always something called latent
demand. When everyone else stops producing a product there is still some small number that
wants that product. For example, when Americans adopted the motor car and gave up the buggy,
there were still a few left – at tourist attractions like Central Park in New York and historic
sites like Williamsburg, VA.
With regard to the Rabbi’s comments about serious Jewish observance and Torah study, no one
can argue with his assertion that TBT provides a haven for serious Jewish observance. We provide
a daily minyan. OK, so we fix the time instead of following the sun; nevertheless you can daven
Shachrit, Mincha and Ma’ariv in our chapel – not just to say Kaddish (the most important
component to many,) but also to recite the Amidah and, on Tuesday and Thursday morning and
Saturday night, to hear the reading of a portion the Torah as prescribed by Jewish practice.
It is about Torah study where I feel we fall short.
I have taken an informal look at other conservative synagogues in Broward County and I
note that many of them, as do we, have shortened the Torah reading and only a few have any
semblance of organized Torah study. Some talk about it, but their Rabbi’s commentary in their
bulletins is often on wider topics.
For thousands of years Jews have been studying in pairs or in groups, respectfully debating
each other, and learning the stories and legal texts that form the core of Judaism. Jewish study
focuses not on simple absorption of material, but on a dialogue among students and between
students and teachers.This dialogical mode of study is exemplified by the standard page layout of
many classical texts. Generally, the focus text stands at the center of the page and is surrounded
by two or more levels of commentary: one or more commentaries on the text, and sometimes a
later commentary on those commentaries.
There is another variety – exegesis – a term derived from the Greek that means lecture. My
view is that we practice exegesis, but not study.
The Rabbi gives a sound introduction to the parsha on Saturday morning – he reads through
the third of the parsha we are to read and pauses to explicate on certain passages.That is exegesis,
a term derived from the Greek that means lecture. Dr. Murray Lichtenstein is a master of exegesis
and offers enlightening talks as well.
Even though I participate in our after service study session, they are meagerly attended. Those
who do attend are often involved in discussion about the Torah, mixed with some talk about
the Haftorah and some current events. For example, recently we compared and contrasted the
deaths of Jacob in the Torah portion and King David in that week’s Haftorah. Because it was
timely, we even got to discuss Nelson Mandela’s recent death as well.
Rap with the Rabbi might be a useful addition to our Torah study, but it is often more focused
on the broader philosophies of Hegel and Kant than on Torah and those who participate report
that while the topic might drift, it does not drift into the area we are talking about.
As the Rabbi says, TBT is an outstanding synagogue, worthy of our funding support, volunteer
activity and attendance at its many activities. Perhaps it could use a bissel more Torah. As it says
in Pirke Avos -- Rabban Gamliel the son of Rabbi Yehuda the Prince said: Good is Torah study
together with a worldly occupation, for the exertion in both makes one forget sin.
South Africa’s Jews are amongst the
wealthiest and most successful in the
Jewish world. Theirs is a small and
ethnically homogeneous community
(mainly Litvaks, numbering 92,000).
There are many individual Jews who
have made vast contributions to this
young country.
Jews began arriving in South
Africa from around 1800, but the
major influx came from Lithuania,
between 1880 and 1930. The first
congregation was established in 1841
in Cape Town. The once-beautiful
Gardens Synagogue (built in 1849)
is now a Jewish Museum. There are
currently 15,000 Jews in Cape Town;
and 55,000 in Johannesburg, many
descending from those who arrived
in droves to participate in the gold
industry.
While most South African Jews are
of Lithuanian and Latvian descent,
there are also Sephardic Jews in Cape
Town, and descendants of German
Jews from the 1930s. Now the Lemba,
a black tribe that claims to be Jewish,
is reviving abandoned synagogues.
Many 19th century Jews worked
as itinerant merchants who traversed
remote rural regions. As happened,
in the US, these merchants often
found places where they might settle
down and open a shop. These small
concerns later developed into large
retail chains. Entrepreneurial Jews,
former inhabitants of Chelm, turned
Oudshoorn’s ostrich feather industry
into a huge export business.
Eighty percent of South African
Jews call themselves ‘orthodox’ and
pro-Zionist. Some 60% of Jewish
children attend Jewish schools. The
Chabad Hassidic movement has
gained ground in recent years.
The current generation is prominent
in finance and the professions. Many
have contributed significantly to
national culture, like prize-winning
authors, Nadine Gordimer and Dan
Jacobson. Since the end of apartheid
in 1994, Jewish politicians have
included the ANC cabinet minister,
Ronny Kasrils; and the leader of
the opposition Democratic Party,
Tony Leon.
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Shabbat Services
TEMPLE BETH TORAH
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TBT Stands Tall Among Conservative Synagogues
By Rabbi Michael Gold
There is much talk of the demise of the Conservative Movement.
January 4
The Pew Report had about 18% of Jews identifying with the
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Movement, once the largest in the country. It also had a huge
number of Jews identifying as “Jews of no religion” and showed
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an intermarriage rate of some 70%. Perhaps the most discussion
Be-Shallach
has been on some prominent essays about the end of a once
proud movement, in particular an article by Daniel Gordis in
January 18
The Jewish Review of Books. Gordis, the grandson of one of the
Yitro
great leaders of Conservative Judaism Robert Gordis (my teacher at the seminary),
blamed the lack of serious Jewish observance and Torah study for the demise of
the movement. Conservative Judaism is adrift while the best and the brightest of
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our movement are moving over to Orthodoxy.
Mishpatim
Certainly there is a touch of truth to the critique of Gordis and many like-minded
writers. But there is also much evidence that the Conservative Movement is far
Torah Discussion
from dead. I can point towards the high level of excitement and involvement at both
Immediately following
the Federation of Jewish Men’s Clubs convention in Boston last summer (which I
Services
attended) and the United Synagogue Centennial convention in Baltimore in October
Daily Minyan and
(which I missed.) Reports came back from both conventions of participation and
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involvement by Jews of all ages, who are carrying that enthusiasm back to their
synagogues.
Become a Minyanaire
I am not ready to give up on this movement. I believe that there is room for a
Do the Mitzvah of assisting
your friends and family as they Judaism that takes tradition seriously without being Orthodox, that takes modern
scholarship seriously including modern Biblical criticism, that is egalitarian in
say Kaddish. Wake up and
its approach and that is opening the door for non-Jews to feel welcome, come to
smell the coffee at TBT
synagogue, and sometimes to convert to Judaism. Here at TBT I see a synagogue
Monday - Friday at 7:45 am
full of Jews of all ages who are excited about being Jewish and want to learn and
followed by coffee and
participate. A Jewish institution which has multiple learning opportunities, a minyan
a shmear
every morning and evening of the year, about 60 people including many young
Brief Mincha at 6:00 pm
families most Friday nights, and over 150 people on a non-bar mitzvah Shabbat
Sunday - 8:30am and 5:00pm
morning, is far from dead.
Saturday evening – check
I believe in Judaism, and I believe the Conservative Movement is the best way for
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me to express my Judaism. Having said that, I believe the movement will not be a
top-down movement, but a bottom-up. The movement will only grow and flourish
if individual synagogues and institutions grow and flourish. Some of the most
Jewish activity happening throughout the world is on a synagogue level.
Join our Greeters exciting
If like me, you identify with the Conservative Movement, I invite you to come
participate. And I also invite you to leave a legacy to our synagogue. You can help
Corps
guarantee our future by leaving something in your will to Temple Beth Torah.
Consider volunteering
Through such legacy gifts, we can guarantee that our synagogue will continue to
to be a Greeter. We
flourish long into the future.
need warm and friendly
members of our
Shalom, Rabbi Michael Gold
congregation to greet
our members, guests
World Wide Wrap and Super Bowl Party
and potential members.
February 2, 2014
Being a Greeter is fun and
rewarding!
Join thousands of other Jews around the world who will gather for
Greeters are needed for
the annual World Wide Wrap – an opportunity to affirm your Jewish
Shabbat Services on Friday
affiliation by attending a morning service and wearing a Tallis and
nights, Saturday mornings
T’fillin.
and for Holidays.
Join us on Sunday, February 2nd, 8:30am. Learn all about the
Please call Stew Klawsky Mitzvah of T’fillin with Rabbi Gold. Breakfast will follow. Get Involved! Join
954-547-1928 or email
your TBT Men’s Club for Minyan and T’fillin!
[email protected]
And check out the Super Bowl Sunday event that night. Details can be found in
the Entertainment Section of this month’s Scroll.
Saturday Morning - 9:00 am
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TEMPLE BETH TORAH
President’s Message
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“b’sever panim yafot “
Transition
By Nancy Small, Incoming President
As Temple leadership transitions to a new administration,
please join me in serving the Jewish people through
participation within our Synagogue. It is not only a mitzvah
but a meaningful way for each of us to take our place in
the tradition we are so fortunate to be part of. Effective
lay leadership is essential to keep this community moving
forward in the right direction. It gives me great pleasure to
be working with Amir Watynski -- Executive Vice President;
Valerie Mercado -- Activities Vice President; Nathan Winton
-- Membership Vice President; Alan Paley -- Treasurer;
Stewart Klawsky -- Financial Secretary; Jacqui Montag -- Recording Secretary;
Barry Deutsch -- Communications Secretary and Jeff Eisensmith -- Immediate
Past President as well as with our Board of Directors. We will all work tirelessly
making choices and decisions that serve the best interest of Temple Beth Torah.
Here is a glimpse of the many events and programs that are planned for the
immediate future.
• January 10, 2014 -- Officer and Board of Directors Installation and
Shabbat Dinner
• February 2, 2014 -- World Wide Wrap at 8am
• February 2, 2014 -- 1st Annual Super Bowl Party at 6pm
• February 7 & 8, 2014 -- Sisterhood Shabbat
• February 8, 2014 -- Trivia Night
• February 23, 2014 -- Mitzvah Day
• March 8, 2014 -- Costume Ball
• March 16, 2014 -- Purim Carnival and Open House
• March 30, 2014 -- Sisterhood Fashion Show at 12 noon.
• April 14 & 15, 2014 -- Passover Community Seders
The Costume Ball is our major fundraiser of the year and wide community
participation would be terrific. There are several levels of sponsorship opportunities
available. Your generosity and support will ensure the success of this event and
strengthen TBT.
We also offer numerous Adult Education programs. The following is just a
snapshot of what is scheduled for the next few months….
Rabbi Gold leads a monthly Sunday morning Lecture series starting at 9:30am.
Bagels are served.
The Adult Education committee also offers a monthly class on Sundays. Please
note that some classes are in the building and some are class trips. Please see the
flyer outside of the Office for more information. There is a nominal fee for this
series.
Dr. Murray Lichtenstein offers a monthly class on “Rediscovering Genesis” on
Wednesday evenings at 7:30 pm. These classes are also complimentary. Please
check the scroll for dates for these programs.
After most Saturday morning Shabbat services, we offer learning led often by
Rabbi and at other times by lay leaders. The discussions usually relate to the Torah
parsha of the week. This learning is open for all to attend.
So as you can see, we have something for everyone. Want to learn? Learn with
us. Want to play? Play with us. Make TBT a part of your daily life and social
circle.
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The above quote ends the secondto-last tractate in the order
of Nezikin (damages) in the
Talmud.The tractate is more often
known as Pirkei Avot, literally,
the Chapters of our Fathers.
Interestingly, in Modern Hebrew
it is a common expression used to
denote “with open arms.”
Our president and board has been
discussing the concept of “with
open arms,”not in aToraic concept
but with the idea of becoming a
more welcoming and engaging
Congregation.
Every committee of our
congregation is open to the
concept. We need volunteers and
we need you to think about how
you can help.
We have several active committees
who do much of the planning
that make membership in TBT
so valuable to so many. Everyone
is looking for people to step
forward and share their expertise,
opinions and time to make those
efforts successful.
Of course, the Men’s Club and
the Sisterhood are obvious places
for you to help support activities
that benefit TBT. The Men’s Club
motto – doing good while having
fun – really belongs to all of them.
In the Scroll, you often read
about the Tikkun Olam/Mitzvah
committee. Committed hands are
always welcome.The membership
committee has a number of
projects that would help you feel
more engaged while welcoming
others.
The Rabbi is always looking
for people interested in widening
the work of the Membership
Committee and our Ways and
Means Committee is not just an
“ask for money” group, but is
involved in planning many of
our events.
And, by the way the Scroll would
be happy to have you aboard as
well.
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Bibi and Madiba
While world leaders gathered
at the funeral of Nelson Mandela
in SouthAfrica, one world leader
who was absent was Israeli Prime
Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
His political enemies in Israel
were outraged by his failure to
attend and further provoked by
his stated excuse – that the cost of
travel and the additional security
required was not justified.
Jewish South Africans were
equally chagrined. After all
South Africa, then under British
control, welcomed their fair share
of Holocaust survivors.
The real reason, however,
was much more profound. Mr.
Mandela had compared the
situation of SouthAfrican blacks
under the apartheid system with
the situation of Palestinians
living in the so-called occupied
territories, also praising Yasser
Arafat.
In 1997, he stated, “But we
know too well that our freedom is
incomplete without the freedom
of the Palestinians,” while in
1990, he said,“I believe that there
are many similarities between our
struggle and that of the PLO.
We live under a unique form of
colonialism in South Africa, as
well as they do in Israel.”
The African National Congress,
the political movement that
Mr. Mandela headed had good
relations with the Jewish
community in South Africa, but
almost every comment its leader
made about the Middle East
aligned South Africa with the
PLO and Yasser Arafat.
By the way, there is no record of
President Eisenhower attending
the funeral of Joseph Stalin and
President Obama sent a very low
level delegation to the funeral of
Caesar Chavez in Venezuela.
TEMPLE BETH TORAH
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The Israel Lobby – Mostly United on Iran
By Barry I. Deutsch, managing editor
Much to the chagrin of anti-Semites, Israel is represented by a powerful
lobby in Washington. The Israel lobby, a collection of organizations, is
known for its success in encouraging U.S. lawmakers to support the policies
that it supports, such as the right for Israel to exist; and to oppose those
it does not, such as the development of an Iranian nuclear capability.
The two strongest at the moment are the American Israel Public Affairs
Committee (AIPAC) and EMET, The Endowment for Middle East Truth. There are other groups
within the Israel lobby that influenceAmerican public policy in a variety of ways such as through
education, responding to criticism of Israel, and putting forth arguments in support of Israel.
Most produce papers and articles and rely on AIPAC to represent them on Capitol Hill.
Independent of them and, ironically, the largest, is Christians United for Israel.“We give every
pro-Israel Christian and Christian church the opportunity to stand up and speak up for Israel”
according to the group’s founder and head, Pastor John Hagee.
Interestingly, the approaches of AIPAC and EMET often differ.AIPAC often aims for a moderate
approach to issues. EMET, the newer of the two, leans right and is more prone to recommend
direct confrontation.
On the subject of Iran, however, they are in full agreement. They oppose the loosening of
sanctions; they believe that Iran cannot be trusted; they are concerned about Israeli security;
and they are not happy with the present administration’s approach to negotiations.
EMET leads its coverage with this quote, “Iranian President Hassan Rouhani announced on
Tuesday that the Islamic Republic’s uranium enrichment process“will never witness the stop of
enrichment in Iran and that enrichment is our red line.”EMET is not satisfied with the agreement
and does not trust Iran."
AIPAC’s lead article is the meeting between Prime Minister Netanyahu and Pope Francis. Their
coverage of Iran focuses on the Arak heavy water treatment plant and ends with this injuction,
“What must be done with the Arak facility in a final agreement to ensure Iran cannot develop
a bomb?"
The only way to ensure Iran does not develop a plutonium bomb at Arak is to dismantle the
facility or convert it to an energy plant that cannot use heavy water.
Once operational, destroying or damaging a plutonium-producing facility with a military
strike becomes extremely difficult. Any such attack could release radiation into the atmosphere,
threatening the neighboring population.
Even if the regime in Tehran agrees to allow thorough inspections as part of a permanent
agreement, the dangers posed by development atArak remain.As long as the heavy-water reactor
stays intact, Iran will retain the potential to produce nuclear weapons.
AIPAC does not want conflict with the White House but it understands the risks involved in
the current level of diplomacy.
Then, of course there is J Street. Their manifesto is “J Street is a nonprofit liberal advocacy
group based in the United States whose stated aim is to promote American leadership to end
the Arab–Israeli and Israel–Palestinian conflicts peacefully and diplomatically.”
They support the two-state solution and, about Iran, they say,“It’s better than the alternative of
no agreement, and obligates us to make every effort to ensure that the agreement six months from
now rolls back the Iranian nuclear program. . . It is possible that had there been no agreement,
Iran would have decided to make the breakthrough to a bomb.”
In the language of the Psalmist, shaalu shalom Yerushalayim,“Pray for the peace of Jerusalem!
May they prosper that love you. Peace be within your walls and prosperity within your palaces!”
(Psalm 122).
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TEMPLE BETH TORAH
New Year, Same Youth Group Family
By Diana Rakitin, Youth Department Director
What better way to start the year than with your youth
group friends? To kick off an eventful January, Pre-Kadima
played a fun “Guess That Disney Clip” while USY acted as
food testers, where they tried to guess a food without eating it
while wearing a blind fold. Kadima has a special Tu B’Shevat
celebration to commemorate the birthday of trees.
The following USY board members, Galit Alboukrek, Marisa
Lefton, Sami Ronik, Avi Snyder, and Eitan Snyder will attend
RGBW (Regional General Board Weekend). The weekendlong event takes place from Friday January 17th to Sunday January 19th at summer
camp Ramah Darom in Clayton, Georgia. Board members who participated in the
retreat last year included Camper and Communication Vice President Allison Beer.
She will not be attending this year, but had a great experience last year contributing
as a Young Leader.
The whole weekend is really educational as many leadership skills are learned
there,” the USYer said. “Everyone gets really close and everyone leaves knowing
so much more about programming, USY, and leadership. It’s a very productive
weekend, and there is never a dull moment.”
While having a few other programs like Pre-Kadima’s “Are You Smarter Than
a Pre-Kadimanik?,” USY’s “Clue Night,” USY and Kadima’s “Name that Tune,”
and Kadima’s "Late Night," TBT ends January with the annual Chapter Weekend.
“Sleep-a-way Camp: Weekend Retreat” will take place at Camp Owaissa Bauer
for the third consecutive year. The chapter will receive a well-timed opportunity
to bond with one another and have a good time.
Youth group members have a fun month ahead of them, full of activities and
events. All Jews will celebrate the Arbor Day for trees for Tu B’Shevat on January
16, but Pre-Kadimaniks, Kadimaniks, and USYers will celebrate the New Year all
month long with the multiple exciting programs.
ADULT EDUCATION with Rabbi Gold
RAP WITH THE RABBI – Once a month on Sunday morning. Bagels and coffee
at 9 am, discussion at 9:30 am. There is no charge to participate in this ongoing
series. Athens and Jerusalem: Philosophy Meets Judaism
Jan: 19 – Was Hegel a Kabbalist?
Feb. 23 – Jewish Atheists – Marx and Freud
Mar. 23 – Jewish Existentialists – Buber and Rosenzweig
May 18 – Post Holocaust Theology – Rubenstein, Fackenheim, Berkowitz
June 22 – Postmodern Judaism – Derrida
LUNCHTIME LEARNING in Coral Springs – Every Wednesday in the office
of attorney Ken Rubin, 9900 W. Sample Rd. Suite 404. We cover the Bible and
everything else under the sun. Classes begin October 2.
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Ten Reasons to Attend
Minyan
Yiddish is full of dramatic expressions. One of them is hock
mir nicht kein chinik which
literally means "don’t bang my
tea kettle."
Figuratively it has come to mean
"don’t get on my nerves" or "stop
giving me a headache."
But, every month we hock your
chinik about minyan. Why do we
do that? Here are ten reasons.
1. Attending morning minyan is
like having breakfast with God;
and in the evening it is like having
a pre-dinner cheese and crackers.
2.The prayer book reminds us of
the things for which we should
be thankful.
3. Saying yashir koach when
someone leads us in davening is
a Jewish way of saying “Wow.”
4. There’s something satisfying
about knowing you helped make
the minyan – especially when you
turn out to be number ten.
5. Putting on tefillin in the morning is cool. Not everyone knows
how to do it.
6. It is joyous to bring a little
comfort to someone saying Kaddish for a loved one.And, when it
is your turn it feels good to have
people around you.
7. It reminds us that we are not
alone in the world – we are part
of a people.
8. It helps the wake up and wind
down process. You may be sleepy
in the morning, you may be tired
and frustrated at the end of the
day, but you will be wide awake
and ready to go by the time morning minyan ends and calm and
peaceful at the end of ma’ariv.
9.The people who attend Minyan
become your friends.
10. It’s a Mitzvah and we can all
use one or two more.
JANUARY 2014
January Calendar
of Events
January 6
School resumes
January 10
Installation of Temple
Officers-6:30 p.m.
January 10
Daled leads services
6:30 p.m.
January 10
Shabbat dinner-7:30 p.m.
January 12
Minyan with the
Rabbi-9:45-11:00 a.m.
January 16
Tu B’shevat
January 19 and 20
School closed for MLK
January 25
Jr. Congregation
January 25
Confirmation Class
January 25
Lunch with Rabbi for the
Confirmation class
TEMPLE BETH TORAH
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Beit Sefer
A Time of Peace for All People
By Ava Phillips-Education Director/Temple Administrator
Our Jewish tradition tells us that there are two Golden Ages:
The Garden of Eden, meaning the beginning of time, and
the days of the Mashiach, at the end of time. In between the
two Ages, life as we know it, goes on. We just live our lives
the way we feel we are supposed to and the rest, we say, is in
God’s hands. We just know that we should live our lives the
best way we know how and we hope that it will be enough.
According to the Talmud, the days of the Mashiach will bring us peace and
prosperity. Jews and non-Jews alike will live together in harmony and everyone
will understand that we are all brothers and sisters. As well, in the days of the
Mashiach, parents and children will understand one another completely!
There will be other changes as well. The rest of nature will become peaceful
and strong animals will no longer prey on weak ones. This is the kind of world
the prophet Isaiah foresaw.
There will be no more competition for anything on earth because there will be
plenty to go around. Hunger will no longer exist and everyone will be able to live
in comfort. No one will be deprived of freedom and everyone will be treated fairly
and justly and life will be very good.
These beliefs are called Yemot Hamashiach: the belief in a future world of peace
and plenty, and that Jews never lose hope. No matter what suffering goes on in
the world, Jews always have hope that people can be good and that the future can
be better for everyone. If things seem bad, let us not give up; let us do our best to
improve the situation, because we can and must make the world a better place in
the interest of Tikkun Olam (Repairing the World.) Let us all hope and pray in the
years to come that we can bring the coming of Mashiach and let’s all say Amen.
On a lighter note: Just a few words on working with Jeff Eisensmith for a second
time. It has been an honor and a privilege to have been able to work with him these
past two years. He certainly has the synagogue in his heart and in his soul and I
hope he will continue to be there for all of us in the next years to come. I know
that working with Nancy will be as enjoyable and I love to see the lay leadership
so involved.
January 28
Gadna Program in HS
SAVE THE DATE
The Forever Young Book Review next review will be:
Wednesday January 15 at 1pm
At Temple Beth Torah
The book we will be reviewing is:
Jephte’s Daughter by Naomi Ragen
If you are interest in joining us call Gloria Rosenblum tel: 954 532 9134
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TEMPLE BETH TORAH
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Board Installation
and
Shabbat Dinner
January 10, 2014
Please welcome in our new board, and thank our volunteers for their hard work
Dinner follows the Kabbalat Shabbat which begins at 6:30 PM
Adults
$23.00
Children (5 - 12)
$ 9.00
Children Under 5
n/c
______________________________________________________________________________
Join us for a Full Service Shabbat Dinner with Wine and Special desserts
prepared by Sterling Kosher Caterer
R.S.V.P. by 2pm on Monday, January 6th the latest
Entrees:
Miso Glazed Tilapia_________
Thai Ginger Chicken_______
Vegetable Stack____________
# Adults ______
# Kids _______
Total Amount $__________
_____________________________________________________________
Name___________________________________________
Phone # _________________________________________
Please seat me with_______________________________
C/C #:__________________________________________
Exp Date:_______ Check #:___________
Please fill out the form and return to the Temple Office.
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Share Your Experiences
with the TBT Family
• Do you plan to visit an interesting
city, museum or event this summer,
or have you done so already?
• Have you read a great book with
Jewish content that you’d like to
share with others?
• Or, seen a film that really moved
you?
• Did a recent experience help you
to see things in a different way?
•Do you belong to an organization
that does good work and that we
should know about?
•Do you want to share a great web
site that you have found valuable
in your Jewish life?
•Do you have a family recipe
(kosher, of course) that you think
your friends at TBT would like to
know about?
Why not share it?
If you have a topic that you think
would be of interest to other
congregants, let us know. We’ll
ask you to write a short article
(emphasis on short!) about your
experience for possible insertion
into the Scroll and to provide pictures if relevant. Writing should
be conversational in tone and if
you mention other congregants in
your article, please confirm their
approval in advance.
Contact Barry Deutsch at [email protected] if you would
like to submit an article.
Note: All articles will be edited
for grammar and clarity, and their
use will depend on space available;
however, if there is no timeliness
involved, we will hold articles for
future issues.
Any photographs should be high
resolution (300 dpi at 3” x 4”);
color photos will be reproduced
in black and white.
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Mitzvah Day Project
Our annual Mitzvah Day is scheduled for February 23, 2014. One of the projects
is to add children’s books to the Judaica library collection. It would truly be a
mitzvah if you would purchase or donate a new book to the library. You may go
to any book store and find the children’s books in their Judaica section or purchase
books online One online vendor is:
http://www.judaicapress.com/
If you would like to donate a book you already have, please make sure that the
copyright date isn’t older than 2004. This is to keep the collection current and
up-to-date
Bring the book with you on Mitzvah Day so our volunteers can catalog and prepare
them for the shelves. You may also drop the book off before and place it in the box
designated for Mitzvah Day Children’s Books. Please write your name on the pad
so we may acknowledge you for you donation.
Ages 4-9
More 3 Minute Middos Stories, 3-Minute Middos Stories, Uri’s dream
Izzy and Ezzy and the Winning Play, Izzy and Ezzy Enjoy a Snow Day
Too Big, Too Little, Just Right, Mitzvah Giraffe, Boruch Learns his Brochos
Ages 5-9
Our Mitzvah Muscles and other stories, Who’s Coming for Shabbos? &Other stories
Yom Tov Collection, Proud to Be Prickly, The Sheep Loses Her Way
A Chanukah Surprise, Pesach with the Cohen Family
Rosh Hashanoh and Yom Kippur, Sukkos and the Cohens
A Purim Celebration, Levi and the Little Loaf
Gavriel and the Golden Garden, Get Ready for Shabbos with Mendel
Count with Mendel What Do You See on Shabbos?
Torah For Children, Dining in On Pesach
Comprehensive Shilo Dictionary, 30 Days to Bar Mitzvah
Remove Anger From Your Heart
Holidays
Tai Chaim, Elul, Rabbi Weiss on Yamin Noraim
The Practical Guide to TeshuvahWritings of the Ramban 2 volumes
Dawn to Destiny, Faith and Trust Chazon Ishi, Tishri A Lesson Day
What Do You See on Sukkos?, Locked in Time
Pharaoh and the Fab. Frog Invasion, Boruch Learns About PesachLocked in Time
Eleh Ezkera
Miscellaneous
The Hidden Hand: The Holocaust, Diamond for Your Daughter
Finding Your Beshert, Kashrus, The Laws of Meat and Milk
The Challenge, Hot Dogs to the Rescue
The Four Seasons of Golda Mirel, Lemons with a Chance of Sunshine
Party in Room 403 and other stories, Shining Star
Zucchini in the Chocolate Cake, The Devora Doresh Mysteries 1 and 2
Mitzvos on Wheels, Lost and Found
Scattered Places
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Sisterhood Shabbat is Coming Soon
By Cheryl Temkin and Jacqui Montag, co-presidents
As we bid farewell to a successful 2013 we look forward
to a full 2014 calendar of Sisterhood events.
On January 16th we’ll celebrate Tu B’Shevat by holding
a Seder festivity in which we’ll eat from the seven
species described in the Bible as being abundant in the
land of Israel. The Seder will take place at Temple Beth
Torah beginning at 7 p.m. and will be led by the multi-talented Risa Askin. Please
submit your reservation by emailing Risa directly, [email protected], or by
phone at 954-562-4662. In order to accommodate everyone we request rsvp’s by
January 9, 2014.
On that evening we’ll also honor our January birthday sisters, including Maxine
Fischer, Leah Trelin, Rose Barbanel, Sandra Mayer, Debbie Davis, Ivy Feinstein,
Debra Placko, Dorothy Small, Sherry Baer and Lori Nachman.
Sisterhood Shabbat is fast approaching and all TBT congregants look forward to
that very special weekend. Under the terrific coordination of Elise Leonard and
Susan Kaplan our sisters will conduct services both Friday night and Saturday
morning. This year we’re having a Friday night dinner following services, catered
by Sterling Kosher Caterers, and it will be a Mediterranean-themed meal. Menu
choices will be Mediterranean chicken, Greek Salmon or a vegetarian stack with
tofu. A flyer with all the details can be found elsewhere in the Scroll and we’d
love to have a large crowd for a truly special Shabbat dinner that we will celebrate
together.
We’ll continue the momentum of that weekend by heading up to the Morikami
Museum and Gardens in Delray Beach on Sunday morning February 9th. At 10:30
am we’ll meet, walk around the beautiful gardens, enjoy lunch and then join up
with the public docent tour starting at 1:30 pm. It should be a lovely conclusion to
a very special TBT Sisterhood weekend.
March will feature Sandra Lilienthal giving us a unique perspective on the
story of Purim on Thursday March 6th. Sandra is a wonderful storyteller and her
presentations are always so worthwhile. Definitely mark your calendars for that
special evening.
We’ll conclude the month of March by joining together at our Annual Fashion
Show. That is always a signature event so be sure you save the date of March 30th.
LE BETH TORAH
ISTERHOOD
HANGE
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Risa’s
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ESENTS
SAVE THE DATE........
SISTERHOOD SHABBAT
Feb 7 - 8, 2014
Sisterhood will be leading services. If
you would like to participate or learn a
part of the service - Please call the
main office.
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The Sisterhood of Temple
Beth Torah is pleased
to present the College
Connection program. We
reach out to our families
whose sons and daughters
are away from home
to provide them with a
connection to TBT. College
Connection provides holiday
gift packages during the
academic school year and
communicates quarterly
with students. To help us
stay in touch with your
college student, please let us
know their name and where
they are – you can drop the
information off at the office
or email it to Sisterhood copresident Jacqui Montag at
[email protected]
Why not try
Friday Night
Services... with
Strings
Attached?
Come at 6 pm
for a
pre-oneg. Stay to
sing & enjoy
welcoming the
Shabbat.
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Simcha Section
Come visit our
website & view
• The Rabbi's weekly
message
• Pictures of our preschool and Hebrew school
children
• Applications
• Pictures from our social
events
• Up-to-date details of our
calendar and upcoming
events
• Ability to download, view
and listen to the blessings
before and after the Torah
readings
• The Temple telephone
and email directory
• View pictures of our
giftshop
If you haven't viewed our
website, NOW IS THE
TIME, see what is going
on at the Temple, check
out the calendar, learn
the prayers, etc.
Are You On the
List?
TBT’s Sunshine Committee
notifies email recipients of
the life events of fellow congregants in a timely manner.
The committee sends notices
of births, engagements, weddings, funerals, shiva details
and, hospitalizations.
If you would like to receive
notices of Sunshine Joy or
Sunshine Sadness, and would
like to be added, please provide your email address to
[email protected].
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Engagements
Danielle Fischler to Michael Simms. Danielle is the daughter of
Anita & Michael Fischler and the granddaughter of Dolores
and the late Jerry Friedman.
Births
Sandra and Matthew Kirsner welcomed the arrival of their son,
Isaac Aaron Kirsner on November 30.
Ilene and Ryan Wexler proudly announce the arrival of their
daughter, Carly Reese on Novemeber 7. Proud grandparents are
Jody and Stuart Rotman and Joyce and Gordon Wexler.
MAZEL-TOV TO OUR BAR MITZVAH
AMANDA REGEN
Daughter of Erin & David Regen
January 4, 2014
Grandparents: Estelle Fineberg
Libo & Louise Fineberg
of Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Phyllis Regen
Margate, FL
Paternal Great
Grandmother Miriam Fineberg School:
The Sagemont School
Special Awards: Honor Roll
National Jr. Honor Society
Hobbies:
Travel Soccer
Life Cycle Movement
Just as we noted the passing of Al Elias and the
movement north of Mr. and Mrs. Sol Spier, so
do we say goodbye to Rae Singer.
Recently a group of TBTers visited Rae at
Springtree Rehabilitation Center in Sunrise to
wish her a fond farewell as she is moving up
North to be near her children. She has been
part of TBT and Sisterhood since both organizations’ founding and she will be
missed by all who knew her.
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Mitzvah Day is Coming February 23, 2014
By Fran and Bob Tropp, co-chairs Tikkun Olam / Mitzvah Committee
Hard to believe, but Mitzvah Day is just around the corner. Mark your calendars. There’s a lot to do and increasingly
little time to get it all done.
Here’s a list that we will need to make the day a success:
Volunteers—Nothing gets done by itself. If you’re interested, willing and able, we can find a place for you. Just
contact the office to leave us a message or call us directly: 954-452-8312.
Clothing---Thinking of getting a new wardrobe and need space to hang it? No problem, just donate the clothing
to us. We’re especially interested in clothing suitable for job interviews; polo shirts with a single color—white,
orange or hunter green—that students can use as part of a required school uniform; formal wear for Becca’s Closet
and clothes for battered women trying to start new lives.
Luggage—As JAFCO’s older, unadopted teens “age out” of the state support system, they will need gently used
luggage in which to pack their clothing.
Food that is non-perishable—We collect food year round in our food cart and send it to WECARE food bank.
On Mitzvah Day, we’d like to have a concentrated effort for food donations because the need is very great. Cut
backs in government assistance have left poor families in a real crisis that we can help alleviate by bringing and
donating cans and boxes of food.
Complete the food cart—the food cart has open space to accommodate tiles that you can “purchase” with a $10
donation. You will have the option of decorating the tile or letting someone else do it on your behalf. All the
proceeds will go to WECARE.
Electronics—Have you upgraded your iPads, iPods, laptops, desktops, etc.? Then consider donating your unwanted
and soon to be unused older equipment.
Help the Humane Society of Broward County—The Humane Society gave us a wish list that includes bath
towels, blankets and wash cloths; dog and cat treats, toys, Guinea Pig, rabbit and ferret food; timothy hay for rabbit
cages; paper towels and hand sanitizer and office supplies. Please note the Humane Society does not need dry
dog or cat food.
Donate Judaica Books for our library—The library needs to add to its collection. Please only bring books that
are less than 10 years old and that are in good shape.
Blood Donation—We hope to have blood donations and are working to arrange it with One Blood.
Visit Seniors at a Senior Residence—Each year a group visits with and entertains seniors on Mitzvah Day. It’s
a program that the seniors look forward to each year.
There will be other activities as well. So, if you’d like to have a great time and do a mitzvah, make sure to mark
your calendar for Sunday, February 23, 2014 for Mitzvah Day and look for more information in the next Scroll
and in mailings as well as on our website, www.tbtonline.org.
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Temple Beth Torah
ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE
Previews to upcoming entertainment events at Temple Beth Torah
(gently remove this section from your Scroll and save for future reference)
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and
Invite you to a
Bar/Bat Mitzvah Party
Showcase
Sunday, January 12th: 12pm – 3pm
Stop by for our “mock” Mitzvah and experience:
Music
Games
Giveaways
Food (provided by temple’s caterers)
Fun and interactive dance party by
Jammin’ Express’ MCs and Motivators
Location: Temple Beth Torah
5700 N.W. 94th Avenue
Tamarac, FL 33321
954.721.7660, Ext 110
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and
jointly present
NEW TWISTS TO TIMELESS TALES:
RE-DISCOVERING GENESIS
with
Dr. Murray H. Lichtenstein
Professor Emeritus, Dep’t. of Classical and Oriental Studies
Hunter College, City University of New York
Lectures monthly on the following Wednesdays at 7:30 pm
January 22, 2014
February 19, 2014
March 19, 2014
No charge
A joint presentation of Temple Beth Torah and Congregation Etz Chaim
Temple Beth Torah • 5700 NW 94 Ave. • Tamarac, FL 33321
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Shabbat Dinner
Join us for Sisterhood Shabbat
TIME: KABBALAT SHABBAT 6:30 PM (FOLLOWED BY DINNER)
Adults
$21.00
$25.00
Member
Non-Member
Children (3 - 12)
$ 9.00
$12.00
Children Under 3
n/c
n/c
Please fill out the form below and return to the Temple
Office .__________________________________________________________________________
February 7, 2014
Join us for a Delicious Shabbat Dinner
prepared by STERLING KOSHER CATERING
MUST R.S.V.P. by 2pm on Monday February 3
Entrees:
________Greek Salmon with Couscous and Vegetable
Or
__________Mediterranean
Chicken with Couscous & Vegetable
Or
_______Vegetable stack with tofu, Couscous and Vegetable
Upgraded Desserts, Coffee, Tea & Soda
# Adults ______
# Kids _______
Total Amount $__________
_____________________________________________________________
NAME___________________________________________
PH# _______________
Please seat with__________________________________
C/C #:________________________________________________
Exp Date:_______ Check #:___________
Please feel free to bring your own bottle of Kosher wine.
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TEMPLE BETH
TORAH’S
18th ANNUAL
GOLF TOURNAMENT
Men & Women Golfers Invited
WOODLANDS COUNTRY CLUB
4600 Woodlands Blvd. • Ft. Lauderdale • 954-731-2500
(1 block west of Rock Island Rd., on the South side of Commercial Blvd.)
SUNDAY, APRIL 13, 2014
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
7:15 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. .............................Registration & Continental Breakfast
8:00 a.m. ..............................................Shotgun Start
12:30 p.m. ............................................Hot Buffet Lunch & Award Presentation
FORMAT: Four Person Scramble
ENTRY FEE:
$125.00 per Golfer
Includes: Green Fees, Golf Cart, Goody Bag, Range Balls,
Valet Parking Beverages on the Course, Continental Breakfast & Lunch.
Guest Fee for Lunch...$25.00
PRIZES and AWARDS . . .
Low Team Net and Gross Scores • Low Mixed Team • Longest & Straightest Drives
Special Prize for Hole-In-One • Closest to the Pin and Others.
GREAT RAFFLE PRIZES & SILENT AUCTION
For Further Information, Please Call (954) 721-7660, ext. 110
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Golf Registration Form
You may sign up individually or as a group. Deadline for registration is April 07, 2014
Please register early as a full field is expected!
Name___________________________________________________________________________________ Phone____________________________
Email Address____________________________________________________________________________ Handicap_________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________ Lunch
Yes_____
No _____
Name___________________________________________________________________________________ Phone____________________________
Email Address____________________________________________________________________________ Handicap_________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________ Lunch
Yes_____
No _____
Name___________________________________________________________________________________ Phone____________________________
Email Address____________________________________________________________________________ Handicap_________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________ Lunch
Yes_____
No _____
Name___________________________________________________________________________________ Phone____________________________
Email Address____________________________________________________________________________ Handicap_________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________ Lunch
Yes_____
No _____
If you are interested in being a sponsor, please complete the following:
 PLATINUM SPONSOR...............................................................................................................$1,000
Includes:
• Free Foursome
• Hole Sign • Lunch for Guests • Lunch Table Sign
• Corporate Advertisement in Gift Bag
• Special Acknowledgement in Program and Appreciation Plaque
 GOLD SPONSOR..................................................................................................................... $ 575
Includes:
• Free Foursome
• Hole Sign • Special Acknowledgement in Program
 SPECIAL CONTEST SPONSOR................................................................................................$ 250
 HOLE SPONSOR...................................................................................................................... $ 150
 TEE SPONSOR......................................................................................................................... $ 100
Name to appear on sign:_______________________________________________________________
Contact Person:___________________________________________________ Phone:___________________
Address:____________________________________________________________________________________
Enclosed payment for:
Individual Players................... $125 per player__________________________________
Anything in excess of $50.00, may be considered a charitable contribution
Guest for Lunch....................................... $25__________________________________
Sponsorship................................. See Above__________________________________
TOTAL__________________________________
Appropriate Golf Attire Required
Please complete and
make checks payable to:
TEMPLE BETH TORAH
Mail To: Alan Dubrow
5401 N. University Drive, Suite 204
Coral Springs, FL 33067
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Tree of Life
The tree has always been a symbol of life and strength in the Jewish tradition. The
parts of the tree depend upon one another just as those in need in our community depend upon Temple Beth Torah for help and support.
In the same manner, Temple Beth Torah
depends upon the generosity of our
community to enable us to continue to
provide that support. The Tree of Life is
the perfect symbol to allow us to recognize
the generous donors who, in turn, help us
to continue providing necessary services
to our community.
Consider honoring a friend or relative’s
birthday, Bar/Bat Mitzvah, anniversary,
etc. or using this as a memorial gift. By
purchasing a leaf for the Tree of Life, you
will not only be helping the Tree to grow,
but you will also be helping Temple Beth
Torah to grow, now and in the future.
There are gold, silver and bronze leaves
available at a price of $180.
If you are interested in supporting the
Temple Beth Torah, please contact our
office and we will gladly assist you. You
can also email [email protected]
or make your donation online at www.
tbtonline.org.
Thank you for your donation.
Become an important part of Temple Beth Torah’s Social Action Committee’s
Mazon Project
The WECARE community outreach program operates a food pantry that provides over 3,500 bags of groceries each year to our neighbors in need
regardless of race, religion, age, gender or nationality. We could not accomplish this important mitzvah if not for the generous donations we receive year round from caring individuals, organizations, schools, synagogues and businesses in our community. Thanks to United Way of Broward
County, we are also able to distribute fresh produce to needy people through Project Lifeline.
Donations are greatly needed and appreciated to keep our shelves stocked so we can help the many men, women and children needing our
services throughout the year. In 2011, WECARE will provide enough free non-perishable food and fresh produce to prepare over 65,000 meals
for our neighbors in need.
WECARE also collects small toiletry items, provides free medical equipment loans including wheelchairs, walkers and canes, distributes handknitted items to nursing home residents, and collects eyeglasses and hearing aids that are sent to New Eyes for the Needy. Donations of toiletry
items and medical equipment are very much appreciated.
Facts about Hunger in Broward County
According to Million Meals Committee, there are 19 active food pantries in Broward County inclusive of the Soref JCC WECARE Food Pantry, and
4 active food banks. The Broward Regional Health Planning Council, Inc., Food Security Survey Report notes that 44% of all students enrolled in
Broward County elementary schools qualify for free and reduced lunches. 15% of 56,873 Broward children live in poverty.
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General Donations
Rabbi's Discretionary Fund
Donor In Honor Of
“Card Friends”
Jacklyn & Lawrence Lerner
Evelyne Mitchel
Albert Sackin
Donor
Sol & Rosalie Spierer’s move to a new
home in NJ
Marriage of Aliza Gold to Darren Simons
Misheberach
Yahrzeit of mother Rose Sackin
Donor In Memory Of
Howard Heller
Sandy & Bernard Leibov
Wife, Rhoda Heller
Daughter, Pamela Grossman
WeCare Food Closet
Donor
In Honor Of
Emma Sophie EisemannAunt Cheryl Temkin’s Birthday
Eli M. TemkinAunt Cheryl Temkin’s Birthday
James Temkin
Aunt Cheryl Temkin’s Birthday
Yaara & Daniel Temkin
Aunt Cheryl Temkin’s Birthday
Donor
The Ruth W. Shapiro
Memorial Fund
Rochelle Haber
In Honor Of
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Bernard Zucker
Myron Baker
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David Ashkenaz
General Donation
Phyllis Briskin
Misheberach
Lori & Jay Eisenberg
Engagement of Arin Semel to Roger Saldana
Hedy & Marc Gordon
Elise Leonard’s special birthday
Hedy & Marc Gordon
Cheryl Temkin’s special birthday
Hedy & Marc Gordon
Engagement of Arin Semel to Roger Saldana
Suzanne Spindler
General Donation
Beth & Todd Widom
Marriage of Scott Eisenberg to Lauren Shamoil
Donor
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Fern & Michael Brooker
Seth Policzer
Lori and Jay Eisenberg
Syd Phillips
Evy and Stuart Lenoff
Syd Phillips
Violet Montag
Molly Reicher
Harold & Helen Wisha
Mother of Dr. Singer
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Osias Hutt
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Gerald Sollender
David Klawsky
Martha Sherman
Yetta Schwartz
Rose Feldman
Roz Freedman
Millie Krantz
Frances Corito
Marilyn Diamond
Bernard Wolkov
Philip Baer
Ernestine Goldman
Allene Fisch
Howard Leibov
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Tova Malamud
Saul Rothstein
Louis Smith
Rebecca Berger
Murray Olewitz
Betty Farber
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Esther Feldman
Genoveva Zimber
Joseph Berger
Mosie Moses
Leonard Ross
Sidney Friedman
William Kravetsky
Frances Cooperman
Miriam Sonsky
Anna Traub
Yahrzeit is a Yiddish word, which literally means “time of year” or memorial. Jews of Ashkenazi descent use
this term. Sephardim call this commemoration nahala, in Ladino. This custom is widely observed and based
on the Jewish tradition of commemorating the death of a relative.
All the Yahrzeit rituals are deeply ingrained in the Jewish life. The common rituals that are performed in the
honorable memory of the departed soul include reciting the Kaddish prayer and lighting a Yahrzeit candle.
Yahrzeit also includes the action of donating charity in memory of a deceased loved one. Through the performance
of the mitzvah of tzedakah in the name of the departed, the merit of the deed is shared with the soul of the late
relative, as their memory is enhanced.
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TEMPLE BETH TORAH
IN MEMORY OF
Jack Adler
Esta Allen
Robert Begun
Susan Berkman
Robert Berkowicz
Ann Brandt
Ann Brandt
Lori Apelbaum Brenman
Ehrla Cantor
Nat Caplan
Josette Chaban
Bernard Cohen
Debbie Godofsky
Jay Eisenberg
Lori Eisenberg
Ann Esposito
Georgia Feingold
Ethel Fried
Abe Friedman
Dolores Friedman
Marty Friedman
Sybil Gass
Barry Golbin
Melvin Heichman
Phyllis Hirsch
Paul Hoffenberg
Esther Kalish
Libby Kaner
Beverly Klein
Eileen Kuchinsky
Meyer Lemo
Sharon Lemo
Elise Levine
Susan Levine
Stephen Levine
Stephen Levine
Carol Liss
Walter Mayer
Elinor Miller
Arnold Milrot
Jacqui Montag
Howard Nieporent
Claire Ollinger
Ruth Pilberg
David Pinchevsky
Phyllis Polikoff
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DONOR
Mother-in-Law, Sarah Rauschwald
Father, Frank Korotzer
Father, Harry Begun
Stepfather, Arnold Mandelup
Mother, Sara Berkowicz
Father, Jacob Brandt
Uncle, Arthur Kaplan
Mother, Gertrude Ackerman
Father, Murray Niman
Mother, Bella Caplan
Father, Harry Friedman
Father, Joseph Cohen
Father, Oscar Nussdorf
Grandfather, Samuel Eisenberg
Father, Eli Giller
Mother, Frances Zippin
Husband, Larry Feingold
Husband, Joseph Fried
1st Wife, Pearl Friedman
Mother, Beckie Wisotsky
Father, Samuel Friedman
Husband, Saul Gass
Father, Philip Golbin
Mother, Kitty Heichman
Father, David Lang
Father, Maximillian Hoffenberg
Mother, Cywia Rosner
Mother-in-Law, Rebecca Kaner
Father, Abe Klein
Mother, Lydia Chernick
Wife, Sylvia Lemo
Mother, Sylvia Lemo
Father, Samuel Schreier
Mother, Harriet Goldberg
Father, Phillip Levine
Mother, Yetta Levine
Husband, Martin Liss
Wife, Toby Mayer
Sister, Joan Breslow
Father, Ben Milrot
Father, Morris Reicher
Father, Morris Nieporent
Father, Philip Mandel
Brother, Chaim Yosef Glucksman
Mother, Dora Pinchevsky
Husband, Jules Polikoff
Karen Riesenberg
Leonard Ronik
Sandra Rose
Bea Rosenbaum-Smith
Bea Rosenbaum-Smith
Bea Rosenbaum-Smith
Bea Rosenbaum-Smith
Edward Rosenbaum
Sara Rosenbaum
Cora Roth
Martin Rothkopf
Zenda Rutansky
Ruth Scharfman
Gert Schoor
Rhoda Schulman
Howard Seldin
Steve Shulak
Judith Siebenberg
Michael Siebenberg
Barbara Silber
Dorothy Small
Austin Sonsky
Renee Stein
Jane & Martha Stieber
Jane & Martha Stieber
Mark Steingard
Rose Stillson
Rose Stillson
Cheryl Strach
Charlotte Teich
Don Tzerman
Arline Walker
Lois Weisman
Mildred Weitz
Rhoda Wild
Marcia Wilk
Marcia Wilk
Sherwin Yaker
Jerome Zaks
Jerome Zaks
Steven Zippin
IN MEMORY OF
Father, Alexander Klar
Mother, Esther Ronik
Father, Louis Price
Sister, Mildred Epand
Husband, Sol Smith
Father, Morris Pickoff
Husband, Emanuel Rosenbaum
Father, Harry Rosenbaum
Mother, Dora Petock
Father, Philip Bialis
Father, Irving Rothkopf
Sister, Martha Friedman
Husband, Ralph Scharfman
Husband, David Schoor
Father, Samuel Richman
Mother, Minette Seldin
Father, David Shulak
Husband, Henry Sibenberg
Brother, Henry Siebenberg
Grandmother, Ida Levine
Father-in-Law, Harry Small
Father, Samuel Sonsky
Father, Benjamin Bernstein
Father, Sol Stieber
Grandmother, Jennie Scherling
Father, Hyman Steingard
Sister, Dorothy Cohen
Brother, Morris Boriskin
Mother, Sara Strach
Mother, Bella Noble
Brother, Marvin Tzerman
Grandfather, Nathan Feldman
Mother, Beatrice Feldman
Grandson, Niv Miles
Husband, Herbert Wild
Mother, Sadie Moskowitz
Husband, Murray Wilk
Mother, Rosalind Yaker
Mother, Frieda Zaks
Brother, Marvin Zaks
Mother, Frances Zippin
PRAYERS FOR THE SICK
If a relative or friend is suffering from an illness, perhaps you would like to recite a special prayer for the speedy recovery
of the ailing person. Traditionally, the Hebrew name of the sick person and the Hebrew name of the sick person's mother are
mentioned during the prayer. It would be helpful if you would provide us with this information when you make your request.
Prayers for the recovery of the sick are customarily accompanied by a gift to a deserving charity. The merit of this kind
deed arouses God's mercy and His powers of healing. Although any amount is deemed appropriate on such an occasion, a gift
of CHAI - $18 - or multiples of 18 - is particularly fitting when pleading for a person's recovery from sickness.
CHAI in Hebrew means life. The two Hebrew letters which constitute the word - CHET and YUD - have the numerical
equivalents of eight and ten respectively, together yielding the sum of eighteen. For this reason it has become a custom to give
charity in the amount of CHAI when praying for the well-being of a suffering person.
Enclosed please find a contribution in the sum of $______________________________________________________
Please make a Misheberach (Prayer for the recovery) for:
Name (English)__________________________________________________________________________________
(Hebrew)_______________________Mother's Name (Hebrew)____________________________________________
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care of your eyes, your precious sight,
can be a difficult decision. You want
someone board-certified, professional
and experienced. But you also want a
doctor who will take the time to listen
to you, explain things and treat you with
kindness and respect.
I have been in practice since 1982,
caring for patients with a personal touch. Whether it’s an eye
exam or surgery, you’ll get the best I have to give. You’ll be
treated the way you know you should be.
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TUESDAY
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WEDNESDAY
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THURSDAY
7:45 am Services
6:00 pm Services
CANDLE LIGHTING
5:31 pm
9 Shevat
9:00 am Shabbat Services
Bat Mitzvah Amanda Regan
5:30pm Mincha
10 Shevat
9:00 am Services
9:45 am Jr. Congregation
Confirmation
5:30 pm Mincha
11
3 Shevat
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SATURDAY
TEMPLE BETH TORAH
FRIDAY
CANDLE LIGHTING
5:26 pm
2 Shevat
7:45 am Services
6:30 pm Services
3
2
8:30 am Services
5:00 pm Services
1 Shevat
7:45 am Services
6:00 pm Services
7:00 pm Sisterhood meeting
7:00 pm Making Jewish
History Come Alive
29 Tevet
ROSH CHODESH
7:45 am Services
6:00 pm Services
8 Shevat
7:45 am Services
6:00 pm Services
7 Shevat
8:30 am Services
5:00 pm Services
6 Shevat
NO SCHOOL
5 Shevat
7:45 am Services
Dalet Leads Service
6:30 pm Services
7:30 pm Shabbat Dinner
Installation
8 9
5
6
7
10
7:45 am Services
6:00 pm Services
7:00 pm Making Jewish
History Come Alive
7:00 pm Education Committee
Mtg.
7:45 pm Bereavement Group
4 Shevat
7:45 am Services
6:00 pm Services
12
13
Erev Tu'Bshevat
Tu B'Shavat
CANDLE LIGHTING
5:36 pm
16 Shevat
17 Shevat
14
15
16
17
18
7:45 am Services
6:30 pm Services
7:45 am Services
7:45 am Services
9:00 am Shabbat Services
7:00 pm Sisterhood Board
6:30 pm Services
6:00 pm Service
5:30pm Mincha
Mtg.
7:00 pm Making Jewish
History Come Alive
7:45 am Services
6:00 pm Services
6:30 pm Executive Meeting 7:30 pm Temple Board Meeting 8:30 am Services
9:45 am Minyan w/Rabbi
12:oo pm B'nai Mitzvah
Showcase
5:00 pm Services
7:45 am Services
6:30 pm Services
7:45 am Services
6:30 pm Services
7:45 am Services
6:00 pm Services
29 Shevat
7:45 am Services
6:30 pm Services
7:45 am Services
6:30 pm Services
CANDLE LIGHTING
5:47 pm
30 Shevat
28 Shevat
ROSH CHODESH
9:00 am Shabbat Services
Jr. Congregation
5:45 pm Mincha
CANDLE LIGHTING
5:41 pm
22 Shevat
21 Shevat
23 Shevat
24 Shevat
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31
30
7:45 am Services
6:00 pm Services
7:00 pm Dr. Murray
Lichtenstein
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24
25
7:45 am Services
6:00 pm Services
20 Shevat
7:45 am Services
6:00 pm Services
15 Shevat
7:45 am Services
6:00 pm Services
SCHOOL CLOSED
7:45 am Services
6:00 pm Services
27 Shevat
12 Shevat
26 Shevat
14 Shevat
13 Shevat
11 Shevat
8:30 am Services
9:00 am Rap w/Rabbi
5:00 pm Services
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20
21
19 Shevat
NO SCHOOL
18 Shevat
8:30 am Services
5:00 pm Services
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27
26
25 Shevat
JANUARY 2014
Consider TBT for
Your Next
Simcha
Your next simcha, be it
a bar or bat mitzvah, an
anniversary party or a
wedding, will be one of
your family’s milestones – a
day you will talk about for
years to come. You want the
day to be memorable and
you want to look back on it
fondly.
That is why when we at
Temple Beth Torah built our
new building we created
a welcoming facility for
catered events.
Our magnificent new
social hall, our state of the
art kitchen, our adjoining
bride’s room, and our very
attractive lobby have all
been designed with one
idea – to make simchas that
are celebrated at TBT those
that will meet everyone’s
standard of excellence.
Our caterers are dedicated
to helping to organize and
manage your event and
to meet your needs and
expectations.
Please contact our Temple
Office (954) 721-7600 to
obtain more information
about our caterers and our
facilities.
TEMPLE BETH TORAH
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Rabbi...........................................................................................................Michael Gold
Cantor.......................................................................................................César Beleniski
Education Director/Temple Administrator.....................................................Ava Phillips
Early Childhood Director........................................................................... Sydney Berlin
Youth Director.............................................................................................Diana Rakitin
CONGREGATION OFFICERS
President........................................................................................................Nancy Small
Executive Vice-President.......................................................................... Amir Watynski
Activities Vice-President......................................................................... Valerie Mercado
Membership Vice-President...................................................................... Nathan Winton
Treasurer.......................................................................................................... Alan Paley
Financial Secretary................................................................................ Stewart Klawsky
Recording Secretary...................................................................................Jacqui Montag
Communications Secretary........................................................................ Barry Deutsch
SCROLL STAFF
Managing Editor.....................................................................................Barry I. Deutsch
Associate Editor..........................................................................................Steven Siegel
Editorial Director...................................................................................Aleta Wasserman
We welcome letters, comments and contributed material. Please contact
The Scroll at [email protected]
Important Synagogue Phone Numbers and E-mail Addresses
Main Office.............................................................................................. (954) 721-7660
Early Childhood Center............................................................................ (954) 722-9537
Youth Department..................................................................................... (954) 242-2287
Temple Fax #............................................................................................ (954) 720-0967
Administrative Assistant, Donna Rosier.......... ext. 110....... [email protected]
Bookkeeper, Michelle Cinelli........................... ext. 131............... [email protected]
Rabbi Michael Gold......................................... ext. 123..... [email protected]
Cantor César Beleniski..................................... ext. [email protected]
Youth Director, Diana Rakitin.......................... ext. 122.... [email protected]
Education Dir./Temple Adm., Ava Phillips....... ext. 125.. [email protected]
Early Childhood Director, Sydney Berlin........ ext. 127....... [email protected]
Early Childhood Office, Kari Askin................. ext. 126......... [email protected]
Tutor, Howard Daum........................................ ext. 113............... [email protected]
President, Nancy Small (voice mailbox) ......... ext. [email protected]
Men's Club, Barry Kanarek ..................................................mensclub@TBTonline.org
Sisterhood, Jacqui Montag, Cheryl Tempkin....................... [email protected]
Giftshop................................................................................... [email protected]
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PLEASE EXPEDITE!
Jack Alboukrek, newly elected to TBT’s board, was highly regarded for “stirring things
up” and keeping the Youth Groups active in a number of ways. Now he is turning his
attention to the Men’s Club.
First up, a Guys’ Night at a Monday Night football game at Bru’s Room. Next, a
triumphant 9-7 victory over Temple Beth Orr in softball.
We don’t have photos and we don’t have commentary and we are told there were
no stars. But, we won and the Men’s Club is now looking for more synagogues and
maybe a church or two to beat up on the diamond. There is even a rumor that they
have challenged the Sisterhood.