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The Scroll APRIL 2014 NISSAN 5774 Vol. XXVIV • No. 8 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
YOM HASHOAH SERVICE Sunday, April 27 at 10:00 am
Dear Friends, One of the most enjoyable moments of the Passover Seder is the final song – Chad Gadya “One Little Kid.” It tells of the baby goat that father bought for two zuzim. Then come a series of events – the cat eats the goat, the dog bites the cat, the stick beats the dog, the fire burns the stick, the water quenches the fire, the ox drinks the water, the shochet (ritual slaughterer) slaughters the ox, the angel of death kills the shochet, and with final justice, the Holy One slays the angel of death. What goes around comes around and in the end, justice prevails. One of my fondest memories of my Passovers seders growing up in Los Angeles, are my Uncle Max belting out at the top of his lungs – chad gadya. He may not know a lot of Hebrew, but he certainly enjoyed singing those two Aramaic words. My uncle passed away last year at 99, but the image still reverberates in my mind. I have been to seders where the song is sung in Yiddish, and occasionally in other languages. I have seen people act out each of the characters in the song. In my seder I always see if someone can sing the entire song in one breath – either in English translation or for the truly talented, in the original Aramaic. The song is a piece of great fun, put at the end of the seder so that the children will stay interested. However, taking the song more seriously, there is a difficult message. God in the end will slay the angel of death. God will overcome death. As John Donne wrote in his famous sonnet Death be not Proud, “And death shall be no more; Death, thou shalt die.” This strikes me as a strange ending. If the all powerful God wanted to slay the angel of death, why has God not done so already? In the Passover story, isn’t the angel of death God’s messenger? God uses the angel of death against the hapless Egyptians. I have been considering this question for a long time. And an answer is beginning to formulate in my mind. Death is entropy. It is the tendency in nature for all things to fall apart. Death is the drive in all matter to return to primordial chaos. All physical things must eventually die. It is the nature of items to fall apart over time – whether a new car, a human body, or the sun itself. Death is what came first. It is chaos – what the Torah calls tohu v’vohu, “void and unformed.” It is built into the universe that all things must die. But there is another force at work in the universe, a force that goes from chaos to order. It is the force that begins with the primordial chaos and turns it into living things. It is the force that Ezekiel first envisioned when he spoke of a valley of bones coming to life. In fact, this is the haftarah (prophetic portion) we will read on Shabbat Hol HaMoed Pesach. There is a force at work in the universe that turned random hydrogen atoms into carbon, carbon atoms into organic molecules, Rabbi Message continued on page 2
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Shabbat Services Saturday Morning - 9:00 am April 5 Metzora April 12 Acharei Mote April 19 Shabbat Hol HaMoed Pesach April 26 Kedeshim
Torah Discussion Immediately following Services
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organic molecules into living beings, and living beings into you and me. There is force for life. And we Jews call that force for life God. One may say that there are two forces at work in the universe (although we must be careful. Judaism rejects a Gnostic dualism.) One force is entropy, leading from order to chaos. The other is God, leading from chaos to order, from the simple to the complex, from mere matter to life. The song teaches that God will overcome the forces of chaos in the universe. Order will triumph in the end. God will slay the angel of death. We often make choices in life. Are we following the forces of chaos in our lives? Or are we following the forces that bring out order? If we do, we are joining God in the sacred task of slaying the angel of death. Let us use this Passover to move from chaos to order. Have a Joyous Pesach, Rabbi Michael Gold
Daily Minyan and Fresh Brewed Coffee Become a Minyanaire Do the Mitzvah of assisting your friends and family as they say Kaddish. Wake up and smell the coffee at TBT Monday - Friday at 7:45 am followed by coffee and a shmear Brief Mincha at 6:00 pm Sunday - 8:30am and 5:00pm Saturday evening – check calendar
Join our Greeters Corps
Consider volunteering to be a Greeter. We need warm and friendly members of our congregation to greet our members, guests and potential members. Being a Greeter is fun and rewarding! Greeters are needed for Shabbat Services on Friday nights, Saturday mornings and for Holidays. Please call Stew Klawsky 954-547-1928 or email
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PESACH SCHEDULE (note – some of the service times in the previous scroll were not accurate) Mon. April 14 7:45 am.......................................................Siyyum for First Born (Last chance to sell your hametz to me.)
6 pm .................................................... Erev Pesach, before 1st Seder.
Tues. April 15 9 am.......................................................................1st Day Pesach
6 pm.....................................................Erev 2nd Day, before 2nd Seder
Wed. April 16 9 am......................................................................2nd Day Pesach
7:30 pm................................................................................... Mincha
Sun. April 20.........................................................................................................
6 pm.................................................................................Erev 7th Day
Mon. April 21 9 am....................................................... 7th Day, Song of the Sea
6 pm.................................................................................Erev 8th Day
Tues. April 22 9 am...................................................................... 8th Day, Yizkor
7:30 pm................................................................................... Mincha (Eat Hametz after 8:30 pm)
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Community Seder on the First and Second Night of Passover By Nancy Small, President Passover is a major Jewish spring festival commemorating the Exodus from Egypt over 3,000 years ago. The ritual observance of this holiday centers around a special service called the Seder (“order”), a festive meal and the eating of Matzah. As we gather to retell the story through the Haggadah, which contains the order of prayers, rituals, and readings for the Pesach seder, it is my hope that our observances this year help us each renew our sense of who we are and celebrate our freedom. Passover prompts spiritual introspection. The Haggadah's central question: What makes this night different from all other nights prompts personal questions: What makes this season, this time of my life, this spring, different from all others? What has happened in the past year that has changed me? Have I risen to the challenges of work, family, communal responsibilities? Have I been strengthened or weakened? Passover is a magical time, when thinking about the past actually leads to thinking about the future. TBT presents the first and second night Seder in a family-friendly format. Enjoy delicious traditional kosher dinners prepared by Gourmet Expressions. The “Seder” on the first night will be conducted by Rabbi Michael Gold, and on the second night, by Rabbi Michael Cain. All are welcome - you, your family, and your friends. Passover is personal, familiar, spiritual. It is public, it is private. It is physically and spiritually compelling in the most promising of ways. I, along with my family, want to wish you and your families, a Chag Kasher V’Sameach , a wonderful Pesach.
AUTHORIZATION TO SELL HAMETZ (LEAVEN) The Torah prohibits the ownership of hametz (leaven) during Pesach. Therefore, we arrange for the sale of the hametz to a non-Jew. The transfer, mekhirat hametz, is accomplished by appointing an agent, usually the Rabbi to handle the sale. It is a valid and legal transfer of ownership of the hametz. If ownership of the hametz was not transferred before the holiday, the use of hametz is prohibited after the holiday as well. (hametz she-avar alav ha Pesach). Name___________________________________________________________ Address_________________________________________________________ City________________________________ State____________ Zip_________ Phone_______________________ Email Address________________________ I/We hereby authorize Rabbi Michael Gold to sell Hametz in My/Our Home and Business during Pesach. Signature________________________________________________________ 3
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Why Not Join a Committee? As it happens, much of the“work” of TBT and most of the planning takes place in committees. So, committee membership is a great place to begin becoming involved in synagogue life. Every congregation relies on its volunteers both to work and to lead. Most committees are open to all who are interested and willing to participate. Two committees that are very interested in finding new, enthusiastic members are the Membership Committee, and the Marketing and Communications Committee. Volunteers are always welcome to be part of our Tikkun Olam committee, the sponsors of our enormously successful annual Mitzvah Day. The Rabbi is always looking for people interested in the Adult Education Committee. Our Ways and Means Committee serves as a program committee and manages many of our synagogue events. Extra hands are always sought to help in those activities. If you have children, you know about our PTOs. Keep them in mind as well. Both the Sisterhood and the Men’s Club sponsor programs and support activities that benefit the synagogue. They both do their work in a social atmosphere and many deep friendships have arisen among their members. If the notion of a committee conjures up the world of corporations, cubicles and bureaucracy (ours are much friendlier by the way) think about becoming active in one of our auxiliaries. Only you know what might interest you and, if you do, let the office know and they will put you in touch with the relevant chairperson. If you know that you would like to help, but are unsure about just what you might enjoy doing, talk to one of the officers of the congregation or to the presidents of the Sisterhood or the Men’s Club. You can also contact marketing@ tbtonline.org and we will help find the right committee for you.
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MESSAGE TO THE CONGREGATION
Is Temple Beth Torah In Your Will? The synagogue’s role begins at birth and continues without interruption throughout the entire course of our lives. By remembering the synagogue in our wills, we can do our part to assure future generations that their religious home will be there to serve. We depend upon more than just dues alone to sustain all that we do. If we are concerned about the future of Judaism, we must project its influence and our influence into the future. Few memorials are more worthy than those provided by an endowment to Temple Beth Torah through a bequest. Your legacy can reflect everything that is most important and meaningful to you. You can declare where your funds might be used – to supply the Hebrew School, for example, or to support one of TBT’s designated funds. We all want TBT to be a spiritual home for generations to come, just as it has been for you and your family. Let us ensure the future of our congregation and help it grow and serve our people.
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As we mentioned last month, we have started merger discussions with Sunrise Jewish Center / Temple Sha’aray Tzedek (SJC). Our Merger Committee has met with SJC’s Merger Committee many times during the past 4 months. These meetings included sub-committee meetings whose function was to discuss and agree on various aspects of the merged synagogue. They included sub-committees for ritual matters, financial matters and governing matters. Although we still have a lot of work to do, we are happy to report that we have made a lot of progress and it appears that the merger is on the path to becoming a reality. During the March meeting, the TBT Board of Directors approved a resolution to move forward with the merger discussions based upon tentative agreement on specific issues agreed upon between the Merger Committees and the sub-committees. The merger is an exciting prospect for both synagogues. We have the opportunity to add approximately 90 member families, have greater participation at our services, programs and events, solidify our financial future, add attractive programs and above all, build a stronger Jewish community. We will continue to keep you advised as our discussions progress. In the meantime, please make plans to attend our Annual Congregational Meeting which will be held at 6:00 p.m. on May 13, 2014. The major focus of this meeting will be the proposed merger. Thank you. Nancy Small President
Jeff Eisensmith Immediate Past President Merger Committee Chair
Simcha Section Births
Beth and Todd Widom welcome son, Eli Jordon born on February 10, 2014
USY Pilgrimage
Marissa Lefton will be traveling on the USY Pilgrimage to Israel and Poland this June. We look forward to her article telling about her experiences upon her return.
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Take a Peek inside our Classrooms Ever wonder what goes on inside our preschool classrooms, besides just playing? Take a peek inside and see what all the excitement is about…
Above, one of the Three’s Classes was learning about rainbows. Do you know how a rainbow is made? Ask one of our Three’s and they will tell you!
Earlier this year our PreK children explored the great impressionist painters, Picasso and Monet. Above, are pictures of their original works of art, inspired by these painters. Their artwork was then hung on our gallery wall and sold to the highest bidder (their parents) for $1 each. Proceeds will go to their end of the year field trip. Currently, our PreK classes just finished a unit about health, hygiene and the human body. They learned about good food choices, dental hygiene, the different organs we have inside us and our skeleton system.
In the two’s class, we are working on fine motor skills by learning to cut with scissors and how different colors, when mixed together, can make a brand new color!
Thanks for “taking a peek” inside our classrooms. We believe in allowing our children to gain knowledge through their own, hands-on experiences. To an outsider it may look like our children are just “playing,” however, it’s actually through intentional, planned playing that our children learn and absorb the most knowledge and gain excitement. Our 2014-2015 school year registration is now underway. If you, or someone you know may be interested in our school please give us a call for more information and to schedule a tour. ECC office 954-722-9537. 5
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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.
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Seder Plate Full of Fun Two regional conventions make for a full plate of events By: Samantha Gaynor, USY Scroll Coordinator TBT Toonz Youth Group has yet another exciting month of events. April entails several fun USY and PreKadima programs, and Gesher convention for bridging Kadimaniks. In addition, the whole region will have a blast at this year’s HaNegev Regional USY Convention. Youth Group programs include a night of indoor surfing, a candy scavenger hunt, Jewish Charades, and bowling. With entertaining new programs like these, TBT will never be bored! These inventive nights give the youth group a chance to bond, especially since many are joint programs. April 4-6, eighth graders will get to experience their first convention as USYers. “Gesher” in Hebrew means “bridging,” which is exactly what the Kadimaniks will do as they journey from Kadima to USY. They receive the opportunity to meet new friends on a regional level and have a great time with their Jewish family. The convention will take place at Camp Shalom in Ocala. Eighth graders can look forward to a fun-filled weekend. This year’s Regional Convention will “Pass Go” from April 25-27. The theme is “HaNegevopoly” where the weekend activities coincide with the stimulating board game Monopoly. Three sub-regions, Arvot (us!), Mercaz, and Ein Gedi, will participate. They will bond as a region with mixers, fun events, and being able to spend time together. USyers can’t wait to venture to Orlando for a memorable three days. With two regional conventions in one month, USY and Kadima have a lot to do. No matter that Jews abstain from bread for Passover because the Youth Group has their seder plate full with good times.
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 May 18 – Post Holocaust Theology – Rubenstein, Fackenheim, Berkowitz June 22 – Postmodern Judaism – Derrida LUNCHTIME LEARNING in Coral Springs – Every Wednesday at 12:15 pm 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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Beit Sefer By Ava Phillips-Education Director/Temple Administrator “We shall remember. We shall not forget. Praised is the one who remembers the glory. Praised is the one who lingers over the telling.” More than any other event, the outgoing from Egypt defines Judaism. It is the most unequivocal demonstration of G-d’s power, the most dramatic fulfillment of the Covenant; it marks the beginning of our gradual formation of a true people. It leads to the revelation at Sinai; it culminates in reclaiming our promised home in Israel. If there is one story that we must learn, that we must not fail to pass on to our children, this is the one. How appropriate it is, then, that Jews labored for centuries to create a teacher worthy of teaching this supremely important lesson. In structure, purpose and substance, the Haggadah is in many ways our greatest textbook, laying out the lesson plan for a class so important that every Jew must repeat it yearly-hence The Seder. The Haggadah represents the work of generations of skilled teachers, drawing on the Tanach, the Talmud, the Siddur and other sacred texts that have taught us through the millennia. It embodies the practical knowledge about learning, developed during the long history of a people that has always depended on education, not power, to survive. Teachers can find countless insights about teaching in the Haggadah-about the benefits of embracing differing opinions, about using the senses to make ideas concrete, even about the value of taking a break from a long session to serve a snack (or, sometimes, even a meal). Since it is impossible to delve and explore all these lessons in one article or chapter, perhaps it is best to follow the Haggadah’s example of cutting endless possibilities down to four, 4 questions( Ma Nishtanah), 4 children, 4 Passover Commandments, 4 cups of wine. Perhaps it is best to focus on four of the lessons the Haggadah teaches us; about the role questions play in learning. The centrality of Jewish history, the importance of the home, and the value of repetition. This year when planning and participating in your Pesach Seder, do something different and creative and encourage any children to ask questions, act out the story, and enjoy the seder. From my family to all of yours, Have a zissen, kosher Pesach.
MAZEL-TOV TO OUR BAR MITZVAH Grandparents: Gayle & Marshall Lieberman of Tamarac, FL Alicia (deceased) & Fernando Kostzer of Lauderhill, FL Sister: Gabriela School: Coral Springs Middle School Special Awards: VP of Kadima, "A" Honor Roll ZAKARI KOSTZER Soccer, Band (drums), Video Son of Elyse & Sergio Kostzer Hobbies: Games, Air Softing April 5, 2014
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April Calendar of Events April 1st Either the Matzoh Factory or a Model Seder April 5th Jr. Congregation 9:30 a.m.-11:45 p.m. April 6th K/1and 2-Model Seder April 6th Daled and hey students to attend WECARE to help prepare the Pesach food baskests-10 a.m.-Noon April 13th-April 22nd School closed for Pesach April 14th Erev Pesach and seder 1 April 15th 1st day of Pesach and second seder at night April 16th nd 2 day of Yom Tov April17-20 Chol Ha’moed April 21st and 22nd Last 2 days of Yom-Tov April 22nd Yizkor April 22nd Pesach ends at night. No eating of Chometz until Rabbi buys back the chometz April 26th Jr. Congreagation 9:30-11:45 a.m. April 27th Yom Hashoa Program in the morning. Membership is invited to participate. SNEAK PEEK May 2nd Aleph Consecration and Teacher Appreciation May 6th Yom Ha’atzma’ut-Ice cream party with the youth group and last day of HS May 18th Lag Ba’omer
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This is a little known tale of how G-d came to give the Jews the Ten Commandments. G-d first went to the Egyptians and asked them if they would like a commandment. “What’s a commandment?” they asked. “Well, it’s like, THOU SHALT NOT COMMIT ADULTERY,” replied G-d. The Egyptians thought about it and then said, “No way, that would ruin our weekends.” So then G-d went to the Assyrians and asked them if they would like a commandment. They also asked, “What’s a commandment?” “Well,” said G-d, “It’s like, THOU SHALT NOT STEAL.” The Assyrians immediately replied, “No way. That would ruin our economy.” So finally G-d went to the Jews and asked them if they wanted a commandment. They asked, “How much?” G-d said, “They’re free.” The Jews said, “Great! We’ll take TEN!” -anonymous
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Mitzvot are More Than Just One Day of Tikkun Olam Fran and Bob Tropp, Co-Chairs of Tikkun Olam / Mitzvah Committee “If I am not for myself-then who will be for me?” "And if I am only for myself-then what am I? And if not now…when?” Hillel Mitzvah Day took one day to accomplish and almost a year to prepare. By all accounts, TBT’s February 23rd Mitzvah Day event was successful. The credit for the success goes to a whole diverse team of people whose commitment to make the day meaningful made it all possible. Having the Men’s Club’s pancake and egg breakfast, the youth group washing the ARC vans and finishing the food cart tiles all made the day really special and the donations of clothing, etc. were organized in the most efficient manner that we’ve experienced in the last several years. The Sisterhood’s blankets and the preschool’s Pesach cards and matzah covers will all make a positive impact in the lives of the people who receive them. The visit of our Hebrew school kids with singing and other activities at the Active Senior Residence brightened the lives of the seniors with whom they interacted and all of the blood and platelets that were donated will help save many lives. And the more than 500 PB&J sandwiches that were made went the next day to feed hungry people at the Broward County Cooperative Feeding Program while the food we collected went to the WECARE food pantry to feed hungry people in need. In addition to food, we collected bags and bags of clothing as well as gently used luggage that will be used by new recipients who couldn’t otherwise have been able to afford to buy what you, a caring congregation, donated. This year we also successfully added the Humane Society of Broward County as one of the Mitzvah Day organizational recipients. Mitzvah Day is a punctuation mark in the calendar when we all make a conscious effort to engage in in the myriad acts of tzedakah (giving to those in need), chesed (acts of loving kindness) that culminate in tikkun olam (partnering with God to make the world a better place). Like any other event or celebration on the Jewish calendar, it has its own unique purpose—to focus our collective attention to the needs of others and to be sensitive to them. But, it could also be the kick-off of a concerted campaign each of us undertakes to make the world and the people in it a better place. That’s really the essence of what’s popularly known as committing acts of random kindness and “paying it forward.” Mitzvah Day allowed us to heighten our awareness to the lives, worries, joys and hopes of others. It made all of us who contributed to the day’s success all the better for having had the experience. We can all affirm that the answer to the question, am I my brother’s keeper is a resounding yes.
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Get to know your Officers Members of Temple Beth Torah 2014 The Officers of the Congregation consist of: Treasurer: is responsible for maintaining the complete set of books of the financial transactions of the Congregation, compiles information for an annual budget. Communications Secretary: sends notices of all meetings to the membership, the Board and the Executive Committee. The Recording Secretary keeps accurate records of all proceedings of the Congregation, the Board and Executive Committee. Financial Secretary: is responsible for the collection of all outstanding debts due the Congregation from members, and notifying, promptly, members who are in arrears. Immediate Past President: is available to the President for consultation and advice.
Treasurer: Alan Paley Alan is a native of Fairlawn, New Jersey and relocated to South Florida in 1982. He served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War and currently holds leadership positions in both the local and state branches of the Jewish War Veterans. Additionally, he is a founding member and Treasurer of the newly formed Veterans Coalition of Coral Springs. Alan and his family joined Temple Beth Torah in 1995 and began attending the Saturday evening Mincha, Maariv and Havdalah services almost immediately. To this day, he assists Rabbi Gold in running the Saturday evening Minyan. He is frequently joined by his sons Ben and Isaac, who will often lead the service. He joined the Executive Board of Temple Beth Torah in 2000 and held the position of Treasurer for three years. He re-joined the Board in 2011 as Treasurer, and continues to hold that position today. He is a working member of the Men’s Club and actively serves on a variety of synagogue committees. Outside of the temple, Alan works full-time in the logistics industry and enjoys spending time with his three children. He is excited about the path that Temple Beth Torah is taking to reach out and engage the membership and is optimistic that TBT will become the strongest Conservative synagogue in Broward County. Communications Secretary: Barry Deutsch I am Barry Deutsch and I am Communications Secretary. I update the website with regard to service times and candle lighting times and deal with a number of projects relating to keeping the Board current. I have been a member of TBT since the early 90's. I joined because I ran into Rabbi Gold one day at a Marlins game. He looked familiar and I chatted with him for a few minutes before we realized that we knew each other from when we both lived in Pittsburgh. He invited me to come to services at his new shul one day and I did and the rest is history.
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Why Not Join a Chavurah? As part of our New Roads to Engagement Project, Temple Beth Torah is encouraging couples or families to bring their common interests to the synagogue. This is not a religious group, but a group of family or friends that want to socialize together. Perhaps it is an existing group of friends that you join each month to have dinner with, see a movie or attend a play. Any group of people with common interests can form a Chavurah. Shortly, you will receive a brochure and questionnaire describing this concept, and asking only for you to complete and return the questionnaire to the synagogue office. Based on your responses, we will form a group that fits your needs. Please join with us as we reach out and engage our congregation. Watch for our brochure!
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Come at 6 pm for a pre-oneg. Stay to sing & enjoy Shabbat.
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Yahrzeit 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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Recording Secretary: Jacqui Montag Jacqui Montag is the Recording Secretary for the synagogue Board and also Co-President of Sisterhood. She has been a member of TBT since the late 70’s. Jacqui has been married to Barry for 45 years, having met him in high school. Their three sons, Alan, Jason and Matthew were all Hebrew School students here at TBT and became Bar Mitzvah here. Jacqui also serves on the Tikkun Olam committee and chaired it for many years. She is an avid reader and participates in TBT’s Forever Young Book Club. TBT is really Jacqui’s second home and hardly a day goes by without her being here. She also attends daily minyan. Outside of TBT, Jacqui keeps very busy as a home-based travel consultant, babysitter for her 4 grandchildren, and going to fitness classes at her local gym. Jacqui loves to travel and has visited every continent except Antarctica….which is on her bucket list. Financial Secretary – Stew Klawsky Stew grew up in Staten Island, New York and when he finished college in 1978 he joined his parents in Florida and worked in their family restaurant for twenty years as a manager and a chef. Stew’s family has a long history with Temple Beth Torah. This Great Uncle Abe joined the temple in the early 70’s and was an active minyoner for many years. Stew and his wife Sherry joined Temple Beth Torah in 1980 after they were married. Their two children Laura and Jeremy were raised in our shul. Their grandchild Max will be the fifth generation of their family involved with our synagogue. Stew has served as a Board Member and Executive Committee Member for the past 14 years before becoming an officer of the shul this year. He has also served as the Chair of the Ritual Committee for the past 12 years. Stew can be seen every Shabbat greeting members and guests as well, he assists with coordinating honors and aliyahs to our congregation and visitors to our services. Stew teaches and chairs the science department at the David Posnack Jewish Day School where he has taught for the past 16 years. Stew is an avid sports fan. Stew still roots for his favorite New York teams the Yankees, Knicks and the Giants. Stew’s favorite month of the year is March when he watches almost every game in the NCAA Basketball Tournament leading up to the championship game. Stew and Sherry live in Plantation with their Cocker Spaniel Jeter. Jeff Eisensmith is our Immediate Past President. He has been one of the most active members for the last 15 years. He has served as President of our congregation on two separate occasions and has also held each Vice Presidential position. Jeff has chaired and served on numerous standing and special committees. Jeff was also instrumental in working and negotiating with the City of Tamarac which resulted in the land swap, allowing TBT to relocate to a new home. Once the negotiations were completed, Jeff chaired the Building Committee which oversaw the design and construction of the synagogue. Jeff and his wife, Barbara, along with their daughters, Brooke and Erin, have been Temple members for at least 20 years. Both of his daughters served as USY Presidents and his wife, Barbara, has chaired our Youth Commission and has been active in Sisterhood for many years. Jeff has been an attorney for the last 30 + years with his office in Coral Springs. His practice focuses on all business related matters and all aspects of real estate law. 10
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Share Your Experiences with the TBT Family
Dr. Barry Kanarek, President Activities are starting to kick into action! I want to thank Mike Gorelick and his assistant Chefs for preparing a lovely and tasteful meal for Family Shabbat services and coming back the next morning and preparing a delicious breakfast for all attending Mitzvah Day. The only problem being that, if you can believe it, there was not enough food. We Jews can eat! As you know Purim is just around the corner. On Saturday, March 15th the Men’s Club will be sponsoring the, “Best Little Salad Bar in Schushan” at 6: 30 pm prior to the reading of the Megillah. Our next major event will be the “Yom HaShoah” candle program. This year we will be working with our Temple youth in preparing to ship out the candles to your homes and other facilities. We hope to use this as an opportunity to discuss the Shoah with our youth over some pizza and ice cream. I want to let you l know that the new dates for our Men’s Club Shabbat weekend will be August 22nd-August 24th. We are looking forward to make this an exciting weekend with a Friday night dinner, Saturday Kiddush and Sunday morning breakfast totally catered and served to our guests by officers and members of the Club. We also plan to have some exciting programming in addition to the Men’s Club led services. On Saturday, March 8th Alan Paley and I attended Men’s Club Shabbat at Congregation B'nai Torah in Boca Raton. Coincidentally our Sisterhood President Cheryl Temkin was there as well to hear the keynote speaker, Rabbi Chuck Simon, Executive Director of the FJMC deliver a moving discussion on the state of Conservative Judaism. If you can believe it, there were over 600 congregants at the service. I think Alan and I were able to walk away with some good ideas. In the coming months we will be sharing with you a diverse number of programs we are planning including, a very important project adopted by the FJMC, the “Wellness Initiative” with the goals of: 1) Increasing awareness of health and wellness issues by our members. 2) To encourage Men’s Clubs to adopt wellness programming as an integral part of their mission. 3) To add visibility and vitality to Men’s Club programming on a local level. 4) To create another” portal of entry” for men otherwise not involved to play an active role in their Men’s Club. In Brotherhood, Barry Kanarek
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• 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 Steve Sax at solutions@ pip.com 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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SISTERHOOD 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]
Sisterhood Scholarships are available. Please contact the Temple Office at 954-721-7660 ext. 110.
By Cheryl Temkin & Jacqui Montag. co-Presidents As we enter the month of April it’s time to turn our attention to the upcoming Passover holiday. This year we’ll have another opportunity to decorate our festive tables with hand-crafted Maror jars. So please join us on Thursday, April 3rd at 7 p.m. when Jody Glass will instruct and inspire us, bringing out the best of our individual creativites. Passover is not the only highlight of April -- we’ve got the annual TBT Golf Tournament being held on Sunday, April 13th at the Woodlands Country Club in Tamarac. This year’s event will include the 1st Annual Women’s Golf Tournament with prizes and awards for women, along with raffle prizes and a silent auction during lunch. Registration starts at 7:15 a.m. and if you don’t have a team, the organizers can help you create one. Check out the flyer in this edition of the Scroll and if you’re a golfer, please do sign up. Mark your calendars for a wonderful Sisterhood event to be held at TBT on Sunday, May 4th. The theme is “A Day of Enrichment - Nurture Yourself from Head to Toe!” Registration will begin at 11 a.m. and the kick-off activity will be Tai Chi with veteran instructor Carlos Londono. We’ll enjoy a healthy lunch followed by afternoon workshops: • Brain Games - How To Improve Your Memory • The “Weighting” Game - Let’s Focus from Negative to Positive Attitudes about Food • Ageless Grace - A New Approach to Movement through Music (suitable for all ages) • Skin Care - Learn How to Look and Feel your Best Then we’ll enjoy dessert and an inspiring presentation on Spiritual Rejuvenation by our event’s special guest speaker, Rabbi Andrew Jacobs of Temple Ramat Shalom. Please look for the flyer in this issue of the Scroll and send in your registration. On Thursday, May 29th we’ll join together to celebrate Rosh Chodesh Sivan. Look forward to a potluck dinner at the home of Risa Askin along with a bit of learning and celebration as we welcome the new month and the new moon. Wishing each of you a Zissen Pesach and as always we look forward to seeing you all at our wonderful upcoming events.
PASSOVER CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES By: Sandi Katz 1 1/2 cups matzo meal • 1 1/2 cups matzo farfel • 1 1/2 cups sugar • 1 cup raisins 1 cup walnuts • 1 cup bittersweet chocolate chips 1 teaspoon cinnamon • 3 large eggs • 2/3 cup vegetable oil
Directions: 1.) Mix together the first 7 ingredients. 2.) Add the eggs and oil and mix together well. 3.)The dough will seem dry and crumbly, but it will hold together when cooked. 4.)Drop by tablespoons onto greased cookie sheet. Press lightly to hold together, if necessary. 5.)Bake @ 350° for 15 minutes. Makes 2 Dozen 12
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“I Am and Will Always Be A Jew” by: Sandi Katz I can still remember my Bat Mitzvah like it was yesterday. January 29th, 1970 was a Friday evening and I was so excited to finally sing my thoroughly practiced haftorah in front of my family and friends. Not only was I happy to sit on the bimah and smile at the congregation, but my father was president of our temple at the time and he sat extra tall right next to me, proudly. It was certainly a memorable moment. Growing up in a small Jewish community it was difficult to meet Jewish friends and Jewish boys to date. I was 1 of 600 in my high school graduating class and there were maybe 8 - 12 fellow classmates that were Jewish. USY (United Synagogue Youth) and BBG (B’nai Brith Girls) were what I became involved with and how I met “future boyfriends” from surrounding cities just north of Boston. My parents were strict and forbid me to date out of my religion. What does an eighteen-year-old Jewish girl do when she is asked to go to her high school prom by a popular and quite handsome blonde, blue-eyed Irish Catholic boy? She begs her parents to say, “Yes!” That girl was me, and my parents did say, “Yes!” After all, it was just the prom! Three years later, the very same boy and I were still dating. He asked me to marry him and I accepted. Throughout our engagement I was uncomfortable. The High Holidays came and my fiancé did not want to go with me to temple. He had school, and school to him was more important than attending synagogue with me and my family. I spent Christmas at his family’s home and I can still remember how different I felt surrounded by the Christmas tree, nativity scenes, wreaths and of course the ham dinner. I was a minority. Out of place. A square peg in a round hole. “What was it going to be like raising children?” I asked myself. He wanted them baptized and I wanted them to have a bar or bat mitzvah! I knew in my heart that we could not raise children to be both. At least, I could not! I am Jewish! Furthermore, no Rabbi would marry us as my fiancé would always be a practicing Catholic! I broke up the engagement. We both went our separate ways. I met Bruce at a Break the Fast dance in Boston and 3 years later we were married. 32 years later, we are still very happily married and enjoy the time we spend at Temple Beth Torah. I am proud to be a Jew for it is in my blood thanks to my ancestors. Bruce and I have done our small part, for we have raised our daughter, Michelle, Jewish and she has married a Jew. They will raise Jewish children. I am and will always be a Jew. 13
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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.
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THE HISTORY OF MAH-JONGG IN AMERICA (Abercrombie and Fitch…Who knew?) -Meredith Lewis, Senior Editor at MyJewishLearning.com. Four women sit around a table, each with a card of various numbers and colors, arranged like a secret code.Tiles are exchanged like a perfectly choreographed dance: right, across, left, then left, across, right. Tossing tiles into the middle of the table, the players call out mysterious names--”Four Crak! Three Bam! Eight Dot!”--until the winner finally shouts “Mah-jongg!” To the uninitiated, the process is foreign. To those familiar with the game, this is just a typical evening with the girls, evenings that have been happening in America for nearly 100 years. There’s no question that scores of Jewish women have played mah-jongg, a betting game that requires matching domino-like tiles into rummy-like patterns. From the tenements of New York City to the bungalows of the Catskills and the vast American suburbs, Jewish women have kept alive a game that otherwise fell out of fashion in the 1920s. And yet the Jewish mah-jongg connection is hard to explain. As one Internet writer asked: “How on earth did a 19th century Chinese parlor game come to be a favorite pastime for middle-aged Jewish women?” Mah-jongg’s precursors may be centuries old, but the game most Americans know dates back only about 150 years. Around 1846, a servant of the Chinese emperor combined the rules of popular card games of the time, and replaced cards with tiles to create mah-jongg. The name itself means sparrows--an allusion to the pictures of birds often engraved on the tiles. The advent of mah-jongg coincided with China’s opening to foreign traders, after the First Opium War (18371842). One American businessman, Joseph Babcock, traveled to China on behalf of the Standard Oil Company in 1912 and brought the game back to America. He changed the numbers on the tiles to numerals with which Americans are familiar (1, 2, 3, etc.) and by 1920, Abercrombie and Fitch, then a sporting and excursion goods store, was the first place to sell mah-jongg in America. Throughout the 1920s, the game was a popular craze. Over time, to make the game more difficult and exciting, playing groups made up their own “table rules.” As these homemade regulations became more complex and convoluted, players eventually became turned off by the game and the challenge of ever-changing rules. By the end of the decade, the mah-jongg fad had died. But Jews, particularly Jewish women, did not let go of the game. In 1937, a group of Jewish women formed the National Mah Jongg League (NMJL), which to this day strives to maintain consistency in the game. Each year the League issues a card listing winning combinations of tiles (which change every year) and standard regulations. This stability helped the game to survive. But Jewish involvement in the League doesn’t fully explain the Jewish mah-jongg phenomenon. Perhaps the most important factor in mah-jongg’s survival is the role it played in the bungalow colonies, popular Jewish vacation sites in the mid-20th century. In Borscht Belt Bungalows: Memories of Catskill Summers, Irwin Richman describes the Jewish vacation culture there: “By the middle of the century, mah-jongg had spread from the city to the suburbs and the vacation resorts, it went along with the Jews. The click, click of tiles and phrases like ‘five bam’ and ‘two crak’ filled the air many an afternoon at the large colonies.” New City, New York resident Joan Cooper fondly recalls spending childhood summers at these colonies, where her mother and friends would play mah-jongg every weekday, until Friday afternoon, when husbands and fathers drove up from New York City.
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Chavurah Questionnaire Please let the New Road to Engagement Committee know what your interests are and the kind of people you like to be with. We will use the information to connect you to others with similar interests. Name of Adult 1: Gender
Age
Occupation
Where were you raised?
Email address
Phone
How do you prefer to be contacted? (email, phone, mail)
Name of Adult 2: Gender
Age
Occupation
Where were you raised?
Email address
Phone
How do you prefer to be contacted? (email, phone, mail)
Do you have children? If so, please tell us about them. Name of Child 1: Gender
Age
Current school (if applicable)
Current occupation (if applicable)
Name of Child 2: Gender
Age
Current school (if applicable)
Current occupation (if applicable)
Name of Child 3: Gender
Age
Current school (if applicable)
Current occupation (if applicable)
Do you have grandchildren? If so, please tell us their gender and ages Please tell us about the kind of people you like to be with. Check as many as you want. Singles
Couples
Mixed Ages
Adults of similar age
Families with same age children
Please, no children
Single parents
Retired
Gay/Lesbian
Interfaith families
Single/married
No preference
Please tell us about activities that you may be interested in. Please check as many as you want. Shabbat Celebration
Celebration of Jewish Holidays
Religious Studies
Political Issues
Social Action/Mitzvah Activities Dinners
Book Discussions/Speakers
Please tell us about your interests (Jewish or otherwise). Examples: sports as a participant or spectator and what kind of sport, concerts, theater, dancing, cooking, crafts, movies, etc.
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TEMPLE BETH TORAH is pleased to host A BROWARD COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Presentation FRAUD AND IDENTITY THEFT PREVENTION Identity theft is an increasingly common crime. Fortunately there are many preventative measures you can take to substantially reduce the chance of your identity being stolen. This seminar will show you the steps you can take to not only prevent identity theft, but how to minimize damage if you become a victim of this crime.
Please join us Thursday, May 15, 2014 at 7:00 pm R.S.V.P. to Temple Office 954-721-7660 Ext 110 By May 12, 2014 16
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TBT Sisterhood Craft Nite Thursday, April 3rd @ 7:00 PM
Join us to make a beautiful etched glass Maror jar to beautify your Passover table.
You will notice the jar is blank; the design will vary by your imagination. This technique is fun and easy! This project that can be done by all, bring your friends, have some fun and go home with something special for your Passover table $18.00 per person Coffee and sweets will be served
Please RSVP by March 25th to make sure there are enough supplies for everyone
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------PLEASE RSVP WITH PAYMENT BY March 25th NAME: _________________________________________________________________ PHONE # _______________________________________________________________ EMAIL: _________________________________________________________________
Number Attending ______ @ 18.00 Amount Enclosed __________________ Make checks payable to: Temple Beth Torah Sisterhood 5700 NW 94th Ave Tamarac, Fl 33321 For more information please call the temple office 954-721-7660 X136 or email
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April 18, 2014 PESACH SHABBAT DINNER
Join us after 6:30pm Service for a Delicious Shabbat Dinner prepared by Sterling Kosher Catering MUST R.S.V.P. 954-721-7660 EXT 110 by 4pm on Friday April 11
_____Chicken Schnitzel _____Teriyaki Salmon ____Portabella Mushroom (Includes Matzo, Mesculine Salad, Roast potatoes,Veggie Medley, Assorted Cakes, Cookies and Macaroons, Soda , Tea & Coffee ) # Adults ______
Member Non-Member
# Kids _______
Total Amount $__________ Children (3 – 12) $ 13.50 $ 13.50
Adults $28.00 $30. 00
Please fill out the form below and return to the Temple Office ____________________________________________________________________________
NAME___________________________________________ PH# _______________ Please seat with__________________________________Check #:___________ C/C #:________________________________________________Exp Date:_______
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TBT Sisterhood presents
A Day of Enrichment Nurture Yourself From Head to Toe
Sunday, May 4, 2014 Registration: 11:00 a.m. Explore together Tai Chi with Carlos Londono Then enjoy a healthy lunch and afternoon workshops: Brain Games - How to Improve Your Memory The "Weighting" Game - Let's Focus From Negative to Positive Attitudes About Food Ageless Grace - A New Approach to Movement Through Music (this workshop is for all ages) Skin Care - Learn How To Look And Feel Your Best Dessert with a presentation on Spiritual Rejuvenation by SPECIAL GUEST, Rabbi Andrew Jacobs of Temple Ramat Shalom will conclude our day! Comfortable Attire Is Suggested Sisterhood Members: $18.00 • Non-Members: $21.00 Please RSVP no later than April 24, 2014. Make check payable to TBT Sisterhood Mail your check to: Linda Weintraub 7448 Fairfax Drive, Tamarac, Florida 33321
Name:_____________________________________________________________________________ Address___________________________________________________________________________ Phone #:_____________________ Email Address:________________________________________ Number Attending:_____________ Member_____________ Non-Member___________________
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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 21
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Golf Registration Form
You may sign up individually or as a group. Deadline for registration is April 7, 2014 Please register early as a full field is expected! Name __________________________________________________________________________________ Phone ___________________________ Email Address ___________________________________________________________________________ Handicap ________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ Lunch
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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 22
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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 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.
TBT looks forward to acknowledging significant milestones in the lives of our members. Please notify the Temple Office when you have a birthday or anniversary to celebrate. We are constantly updating our records and we want to be timely in offering you a mazel tov. If you have a family member, or know of a fellow congregant, who is ailing or in the hospital, please notify us as well. The Rabbi tries to visit hospitalized members and we will include them in our Prayers for the Sick (see form elsewhere in this issue.) When you contact us, please include your phone number and make sure we have your email address.
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Camp Mah-Tov There are lots of important things that must occur for a summer to be truly great. You need strumming guitars, fun activities, new skills, new friends, water play, and clothes covered in paint and lost voices, just to name a few. All of those things, plus hundreds more, are part of the camp experience at Temple Beth Torah Camp Mah-Tov. But these things are not what make us great. Though we have a beautiful facility where our campers enjoy swimming, H2O Zone, playground, art, music, sports, gymnastics, cooking, and amazing field trips, they are not what makes us different. What makes TBT Camp Mah-Tov great, and why we are different from everywhere else, is our staff. From our team of seasoned camp counselors, who are year round Early Childhood Teachers, to our newest Jr. Counselors, our staff understands our priorities (safety, fun, community, and informal education) and they believe in the importance of summer camp. They are highly trained to be supportive, to build bonds within the camp community and gently help even the youngest campers step outside of their comfort zone, challenging them to take positive risks and engage in independent decision making. At Camp Mah-Tov, we know that camp is an experience that a child holds forever. And we know that a break from school is not a break from learning. Our goal, for all of our campers, is for this summer to be the most enriching experience of their lives. This summer we will be offering a wide variety of camp experiences. We have programs for all ages and for every type of camper. We offer flexible enrollment options from the entire 8 week summer, half session 4 week summer or weekly enrollment. Our camps are inclusive and offer a variety of programs to meet the needs of all our campers. Most importantly, Camp Mah-Tov is extremely safe. A recent study done by the American Camping Association found that 96% of campers said that “camp helped them make new friends,” and 92% said, “camp helped me feel good about myself.” Seventy percent of camp parents said, “My child gained self-confidence at camp.” These statistics are impressive, but if you still aren’t convinced, try and remember your days at camp. Talk to a friend about their camp experiences. Or even better, talk to a family that has been involved in our programs. If you have any questions about camp, please contact us at 954-722-9537. We look forward to seeing you soon!
2 Sydney Berlin Camp Director
Michele Seldin Assistant Camp Director
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Temple Beth Torah 2014 Camp Mah-Tov Application We do not discriminate against sex, race or religion.
Camper’s Name: ________________________________ Birth Date: _________ Grade by 9/2014 ______ Sex: M F Address: _________________________________________________ City: __________________State: ____ Zip: ________ TBT Member: Yes No Religious preference: ____________ T-Shirt Size: Child S M L XL (can’t guarantee size after 6/2014) 1st time TBT Camper
Returning TBT Camper
If 1st time camper, how did you hear about us? ___________________
PARENT ONE: Last Name: _____________________________________ First Name: ________________________________ Daytime Phone: ____________________________________________ Home Phone: _______________________________ Cell Phone: ________________________________________________ Email: _____________________________________ PARENT TWO: Last Name: _____________________________________ First Name: _______________________________ Daytime Phone: _____________________________________________Home Phone: ______________________________ Cell Phone: ________________________________________________ Email: _____________________________________ Child resides with:
Mother
Father
Both
Other
EMERGENCY CONTACT 1: (in the event that a parent/legal guardian cannot be reached) Last Name: ______________________________________________ First Name: ___________________________________ Phone: _________________________________________________ Cell Phone: ___________________________________ Relationship to camper: _________________________________________________________________________________ EMERGENCY CONTACT 2: (in the event that a parent/legal guardian cannot be reached) Last Name: ______________________________________________ First Name: ___________________________________ Phone: _________________________________________________ Cell Phone: ___________________________________ Relationship to camper: _________________________________________________________________________________ CAMPER’S PHYSICIAN: ____________________________________ Phone: ______________________________________ PERSON’S AUTHORIZED TO PICK UP YOUR CHILD FROM CAMP: 1. __________________________________________________ Relationship: ________________________________ 2. __________________________________________________ Relationship: ________________________________ ALLERGIES/MEDICATION: (Please list all known allergies and any medications taken) _______________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Medical Authorization & Liability Release I give permission for my child to attend Camp Mah Tov and to participate in all activities. For Travel Campers- I herby give permission for my child to participate on all off campus activities. Permission for my child age 5 and up to ride a bus to and from field trips. Permission is granted to use any photo of my child occasionally taken at camp for publicity purposes. I hereby agree to hold Temple Beth Torah, its Officers, Directors, agents, servants, employees and representatives, free from any and all liability resulting from any injuries which might occur to my child named on this sheet. In the event of an injury, every reasonable attempt will be made to notify me. Should I not be able to be contacted by reasonable efforts, I hereby grant permission to those in charge to seek and administer any and all necessary medical attention and treatment for my child. I further grant permission and authorization to any hospital, doctor or medical practitioner to administer whatever medical care and treatment necessary to my child and I expressly agree to assume full financial responsibility for all costs related thereto. I have carefully read the above Medical Authorization and Liability Release and understand and agree to the policies as stated.
___________________________________ Signature
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Date
Camp Mah-Tov has a no-refund or proration policy on all camp tuition. There will be no refunds if your child is absent, or a natural disaster, or if your child is dismissed on disciplinary action. If your child misses a day or a week of camp you will not be compensated with other days/ weeks of camp. I have carefully read the above Payment Agreement and understand and agree to the policies as stated.
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Fee Schedule
Choose to enroll weekly, 4 week session or entire 8 week summer! Summer Sprouts (Toddlers), K’tonTon (turning 2 years old) & Yeladim (turning 3 years old) Days
Times
Weekly
4 week Session th
(*check weeks below)
8 week Session
rd
th
(June 9 -July 3 ) or th st (July 7 -Aug 1 )
st
(June 9 -Aug 1 )
2 days per week (T/TH)
9:00am-1:30pm
□M $110
□NM $115
□M $400
□NM $420
□M $750
□ NM $790
SAVE!
9:00am-3:00pm
□M $130
□NM $135
□M $480
□NM $500
□M $910
□NM $950
SAVE!
3 days per week (M/W/F)
9:00am-1:30pm
□M $145
□NM $150
□M $540
□NM $560
□M $1030
□NM $1070 SAVE!
9:00am-3:00pm
□M $165
□NM $170
□M $620
□NM $640
□M $1190
□NM $$1230 SAVE!
5 days per week (M-F)
9:00am-1:30pm
□M $175
□NM $180
□M $660
□NM $680
□M $1270
□NM $1310 SAVE!
9:00am-3:00pm
□M $190
□NM $195
□ M $740
□NM $760
□M $1430
□NM $1470 SAVE!
Giborim (Going into Pre-K) Days
For Infant Care add $20 to weekly pricing, $75 to 4 week session and $150 to 8 week session. Alternate 2 & 3 day options available. Please contact Preschool/Camp office.
Times
3 days per week (M/W/F) 5 days per week (M-F)
Weekly
4 week Session th
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8 week Session
rd
th
(June 9 -July 3 ) or th st (July 7 -Aug 1 )
st
(June 9 -Aug 1 )
9:00am-3:00pm
□M $170
□NM $175
□ M $640
□NM $660
□M $1230
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9:00am-3:00pm
□M $205
□NM $210
□ M $780
□NM $800
□M $1510
□NM $1550 SAVE!
Alternate 3 day options available. Please contact Preschool/Camp office.
Travel Camp (Going into K-2nd grade) Includes lunch! Days
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Weekly
4 week Session th
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9:00am-3:00pm
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8 week Session
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□M $1740
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Early Bird & Extended Day Options Days
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3 days per week (M/W/F) 5 days per week (M-F)
EB ED EB ED
Weekly
4 week Session th
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7:30am-9:00am 3:00pm-6:00pm 7:30am-9:00am 3:00pm-6:00pm
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(June 9 -July 3 ) or th st (July 7 -Aug 1 )
$18 $22 $28 $35
8 week Session th
$72 $88 $112 $140
st
(June 9 -Aug 1 )
$144 $176 $224 $280
Same day Early Bird & Extended Day rate is $10 per hour
*Weekly Campers please check the weeks you would like to register for below: Week 1 (June 9-13)
Week 2 (June 16-20)
Week 3 (June 23-27)
Week 4 (June 30-July 3) *No camp July 4th
Week 5 (July 7-11)
Week 6 (July 14-18)
Week 7 (July 21-25)
Week 8 (July 28-Aug 1)
**10% discount on camp fees paid in full by March 21st & 5% discount on camp fees paid in full by May 16th** 5% sibling discount given Please return this form and a Non-Refundable Deposit- $100 weekly, $175 for 4 week session or $250 for 8 week session for which your child is enrolling. Make checks or money order payable to: Temple Beth Torah or Credit Card: Camp Total: _________________
Discount Amount: _________________
Amount Due; _________________
Name on Card ____________________________________ Card Number _____________________________________ Exp _____/______
Charge Amount- Camp Balance $ _______________
or
Deposit $___________________
ALL CAMP FEES MUST BE PAID IN FULL PRIOR TO THE FIRST DAY OF CAMP. 27
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Donor
TEMPLE BETH TORAH
Rabbi's Discretionary Fund In Honor Of
Donor
In Memory Of
Eleanor Farkas Emanuel Farkas Susan Fauer & Stefan Zimberoff Mayer Posner Nancy & Larry Frank Sol Kappel Howard Heller Rhoda Heller Bruce & Maureen Kamelhair Gilda Kay Phyllis & Jerome Korotzer Shirley Stendor Ruth & Norman Krameisen Joan Markson Mitchell Small Joseph Small
Donor
Rochelle Haber
General Donations
In Honor Of
Lori & Jay Eisenberg Birth of grandson, Eli Jordan Widom Lauren & Scott Eisenberg Birth of Eli Jordan Widom Ilene Garland Bunny Butterman’s Birthday Jody & Danny Glass Wedding of Erin & Tyler Cafferty Jody & Danny Glass Birth of Eli Jordan Widom Jody & Danny Glass Engagement of Arin Semel to Roger Saldana Jody & Danny Glass Engagement of Stephanie Lynn Cole to Adam Rosen Jody & Danny Glass Marriage of Scott & Lauren Eisenberg Jody & Danny Glass Engagement of Brian Dubrow to Melissa Pratt Judith Henry Bunny Butterman’s Birthday Jodi & Howard Mofsen Birth of Lori & Jay Eisenberg’s grandson, Eli Jordan Widom Jodi & Howard Mofsen Birth of Beth & Todd Widom’s son Eli Jordan Widom Mike Rosenkranz Aliyah Maurice & Ann Shamash Aliyah in honor of yahrzeit of Aliza Shamash Nancy & Mitchell Small Birth of Eli Jordan Widom Jane & Les Weitzner Joanne & Marty Friedman’s 60th Anniversary Robin & Joseph Wyckoff Naming for Dashio Lion Marks Estelle Zucker Aliyah for my birthday
Erhla Cantor Engagement of Brian Dubrow to Melissa Pratt Erhla Cantor Bob & Phylis Rosenthal’s new home Marianne Cohen Yahrzeit of mother, Bella Friedman Anne & Thomas Ghaltchi In thanks to Rabbi Gold Betty & Jack Hafetz Yahrzeit of father, Sidney Erkes Betty & Jack Hafetz Yahrzeit of grandfather, Jacob Erkes Betty & Jack Hafetz Yahrzeit of grandmother, Clara Erkes Lynn & Scott Kay Aliyah for Hy Rubin in honor of his 70th anniversary of his Bar Mitzvah Maureen & Bruce Kamelhair Kamelhair-Robins Wedding Maureen & Bruce Kamelhair Guests at the Kamelhair-Robins Wedding Ruth & Norman Krameisen Misheberach Evelyne Mitchel A Speedy Recovery for Norman Feintuck Jacqui Montag Yahrzeit of mother, Molly Reicher Karen Smoller In appreciation Estelle Zucker Aliya for yahrzeit of mother, Clara Glasberg
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Donor
The Ruth W. Shapiro Memorial Fund In Honor Of
Birth of Eli Jordan Widom
Condolences
Marcia Fenster mourns the loss of her brother, Seymour Kokis. Dorothy Shooster mourns the loss of her husband, Herman. Herman will be missed by his children and grandchildren. Our Sympathies to the Shooster and Leuchter families.
Ivy & Marvin Feinstein Jody & Danny Glass Jody & Danny Glass Jody & Danny Glass Jody & Danny Glass Jody & Danny Glass Susan & Ross Manella Jodi & Howard Mofsen Jacqui & Barry Montag Jacqui & Barry Montag Jacqui & Barry Montag
In Memory Of Saul Friedman Sol Kappel Saul Friedman Syd Phillips Seymour Kokis Joseph Small Saul Friedman Joseph Small Allen Nadler Saul Friedman Sol Kappel
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)____________________________________________ 28
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1 1 Mildred Epand 1 1 Charlotte Michelson 1 1 Alan Riesenberg 2 2 Ervin Blake 2 2 Anna Sherman 3 3 Sylvia Hiller 3 3 Dorothy Braun 3 3 Anne Jaspan 4 4 Lena Cyprys 4 4 Sol Smith 4 4 Ann Blanket 4 4 Julius Huriash 5 5 Philip Singer 5 5 Pauline Semel 5 5 Morris Gilman 5 5 Sam Finger 7 7 Sam Eastman 7 7 Abraham Glass 7 7 Bertha Plotnick 7 7 Minnie Apstein 9 9 Herbert Lang 9 9 Esther Lupkin 10 10 Norma Lang 10 10 Marilyn Kramer 10 10 Ruth Rosen 10 10 Deanna Small Lipson 11 11 Harry Gimplowitz 11 11 David Preston 11 11 Frances Michelson 11 11 Isaac Sirota 12 12 Pauline Naradowitz 12 12 Jacob Renzer 13 13 Harry Dykan 13 13 Mildred Intner 13 13 Gussie Kline 14 14 Mary Eisenberg 14 14 Gloria Levison 15 15 Gedalia Waldman 15 15 Fayge Waldman 15 15 Chaim Waldman 15 15 Edith Kravitz
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Yahrzeits
APRIL NISSAN 5774 NAME
16 16 Benjamin Nemon 16 16 Fannie Levine 16 16 Elsie Katz 18 18 Rachel Singer 18 18 Millie Olewitz 18 18 Leonard Kaleky 18 18 Sophie Wiener 18 18 Rhea Gordon 18 18 Irving Gold 19 19 Gertrude Sroka 19 19 Harold Koren 20 20 Evelyn Platt 20 20 Larry Leibov 20 20 Grizella Hepner 20 20 Faye Wolkov 21 21 Barbara Rosenbaum 22 22 Paul Tekel 22 22 Herbert Borger 22 22 Jacob Bruh 24 24 Jacob Goldfarb 24 24 Louise Jenns 24 24 Abraham Altman 24 24 Arlene Berlin 24 24 Richard Rosenblum 25 25 Jacob Brinen 25 25 Sarah Shulman 26 26 Michael Krantz 26 26 Samuel Borger 26 26 Allan Magill 28 28 Martha Gross 29 29 Paula Blatt 29 29 Ester Levine 29 29 Adele Siegel 29 29 Bill Lovinger 30 30 Hymie Mandelman 30 30 Steven Gomez 30 30 Ben Eppy
Remember to Attend Our Daily Minyan Service Sunday thru Saturday, Morning and Evening. Check the Temple Calendar for Service Times.
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. 29
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Yahrzeit Donations
DONOR IN MEMORY OF Karen Altfest Uncle, Henry Gamer Sidney Baras Mother, Johanna Barasz Helen Berg Mother, Celia Rsenick Robert Berkowicz Father, Solomon Berkowicz Ann Brandt Grandmother, Fannie Kaplan Marc Breslaw Grandfather, Abraham Becker Marc Breslaw Grandmother, Eva Becker Sharyn Caplan Husband, Norman Caplan Gladys Chasnoff Uncle, Floyd Kramer Kenneth Cooperman Mother, Frances Cooperman Kenneth Cooperman Father, Charles Cooperman Louise Corito Father, Leonard Ross Harriet Deitch Mother, Gussie Todtman Emanuel Eisenfeld Father, Joseph Eisenfeld Jerald Eppy Mother, Ruth Eppy Judith Eppy Father, Samuel Weiser Judith Eppy Grandfather, Joseph Weiser Bette Fass Brother, Milton Posner Bette Fass Father, Samuel Posner Bette Fass Brother-in-Law, Charles Freeman Bette Fass Brother, Michael Posner Barbara Fertman Father, Ben Dobin Dolores Friedman Father, Joseph Wisotsky Benjamin Frosch Wife, Marci Frosch Benjamin Frosch Mother, Rose Frosch Sybil Gass Son, Michael Gass Mark Gelber Father, Sol Gelber Suzanne Greenberg Mother, Rose Wohlfeiler Jack Hirsch Mother, Hannah Hirsch Paul Hoffenberg Mother, Rose Offenther Libby Kaner Father-in-Law, Barnett Kaner Aurelia Kolar Husband, Alfred Kolar Holly Leavitt Father, Jack Schwartz Gayle Lieberman Mother, Betty Jacobson Gayle Lieberman Grandfather, Joseph Farber Marshall Lieberman Mother, Rebecca Lieberman Cathy Mendel Husband, Robert Mendel
DONOR IN MEMORY OF Lisette Nayor Grandmother, Telca Messing John Nemon Wife, Sarah Nemon Marcy Nieporent Mother, Evelyn Falk Claire Ollinger Mother, Celia Mandel Ian Ornstein Father, Benjamin Ornstein Marla Poris Father, Maurice ZweibelD Marla Poris Mother-in-Law, Rose Poris Zeidman June Porter Brother, Ian Porter Karen Renzer Aunt, Patricia Edelstein Glenn Rosenberg Father, Phillip Rosenberg Gloria Rosenblum Mother, Rose Tunick Hy Rubin Mother, Tillie Rubin Faye Rubin Mother, Sylvia Mercer Faye Rubin Father, David Melcer Joan Sarasky Father, Morris Gosis Rhoda Schulman Mother, Sylvia Dickter Beatrice Schwartz Husband, Jack Schwartz Michele Modiefsky Shampaner Father, Jack Schwartz Pearl Shernoff Husband, Bruce Shernoff Michael Siebenberg Uncle, Juliua Siebenberg Michael Siebenberg Aunt, Rose Takaroff Milton Silber Mother, Rosa Silber Jane Stieber Jane Stieber Martha Stieber Martha Stieber Gerald Strauss Peter Tell Peter Tell Lester Shulklapper Raymond Walker Michael Weil Deanne Weinman Deanne Weinman Ed Weintraub Linda Weintraub Ann Wiener
Grandfather, Israel Stieber Grandmother, Clara Stieber Grandfather, Israel Stieber Grandmother, Clara Stieber Mother, Claire Strauss Father, Norman Tell Grandfather, David Tell Mother, Helen Schulklapper Mother, Jean Walker Wife, Madelyn Weil Sister, Miriam Bernstein Father, Harry Brenner Mother, Dora Kohen Brother, Jeffrey Epstein Husband, Harry Wiener
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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NISSAN 5774
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City Real Estate Corporation 4500 University Drive Coral Springs, FL 33065 Cell 954.290.2193 Business 954.752.8007 Voice 954.570.8007 Fax 954.755.0715 Pd. Adv.
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NISSAN 5774
ELISE R. LEONARD, M.D. Board Certified Ophthalmologist
I’ll Treat You Like Family Choosing a doctor to trust with the 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. Like family.
Cataract • Glaucoma Laser Surgery Medicare Assignment Accepted
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NISSAN 5774 SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
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THURSDAY
7:45 am Services 6:00 pm Services 7:00 pm Kadima 7:00 pm Sisterhood Mtg.
3 Nissan
2 Nissan
7:45 am Services 6:00 pm Services 7:00 pm USY 7:00 pm Membership Meeting
9 Nissan
10 Nissan
7:45 am Services 6:00 pm Services
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8:30 am Services 5:00 pm Services
7:45 am Services 6:30 pm Services
CANDLE LIGHTING 7:25 pm 11 Nissan
9:00 am Shabbat Services Bar Mitzvah Zakari Kostzer 9:30 Jr. Congregation 7:15 pm Mincha
9:00 am Services 7:30 pm Mincha
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TEMPLE BETH TORAH
FRIDAY
CANDLE LIGHTING 7:22 pm 4 Nissan
7:45 am Services 6:30 pm Services
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7:45 am Services 6:00 pm Services
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ROSH CHODESH
7:45 am Services 6:00 pm Services 7:00 pm Kadima 7:45 pm Bereavement Group
7 Nissan
EREV PASSOVER
9 10 6 7 8 11
7:45 am Services 7:45 am Services 6:00 pm Services 6:00 pm Services 6:30 pm Executive Meeting 7:00 pm USY 7:30 pm Temple Board Meeting 7:00 pm Membership 7:00 pm Pre-Kadima Meeting
1st Seder
7th DAY OF PASSOVER
1st DAY OF PASSOVER 9:00 am Services 6:00 pm Services 2nd Seder
9:00 am Services Yizkor 7:30 pm Mincha
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2ND DAY OF PASSOVER
7:45 am Services 6:00 pm Services 1st DAY CHOL HAMOED
9:00 am Services 7:30 pm Mincha
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7:45 am Services 6:00 pm Services Rosh Chodesh 1st Day
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9:00 am Shabbat Services 7:30 pm Mincha
3rd DAY CHOL HAMOED
7:45 am Services 6:30 pm Services 7:30 pm Shabbat Dinner 2ND DAY CHOL HAMOED
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CANDLE LIGHTING 7:28 pm 18 Nissan
7:45 am Services 6:00 pm Services
Meeting
7:45 am Services 6:30 pm Services
9:00 am Shabbat Services 9:30 Jr. Congregation 7:30 pm Mincha
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CANDLE LIGHTING 7:31 pm 25 Nissan
7:00 pm Sisterhood Board
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7:45 am Services 6:00 pm Services 7:00 pm USY
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6 Nissan 8:30 am Services 5:00 pm Services GOLF TOURNAMENT
7:45 am Services Siyyum for First Born 6:00 pm Services
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8:30 am Services 6:00 pm Services
9:00 am Services Song of the Sea 6:00 pm Services
13 NissanI 14 Nissan 15 Nissan 20 21 22 8th DAY OF PASSOVER
4th DAY CHOL HAMOED
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7:45 am Services 6:00 pm Services 6:30 pm Ways & Means
29 28 27 7:45 am Services 6:00 pm Services YOM HASHOAH
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8:30 am Services 10:00 am Yom HaShoah Program 5:00 pm Services Holocaust Remebrance Day
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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
NISSAN 5774
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 Immediate Past President.....................................................................Jeffrey Eisensmith
SCROLL STAFF Associate Editor..........................................................................................Steven Siegel Associate Editor..............................................................................................Sandi Katz Editorial Director...................................................................................Aleta Wasserman Editorial Director...........................................................................................Susie Siegel
We welcome letters, comments and contributed material. Please contact The Scroll at
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Important Synagogue Phone Numbers and E-mail Addresses Main Office.............................................................................................. (954) 721-7660 Early Childhood Center............................................................................ (954) 722-9537 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.......................
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