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May 2016 Volume 55 - Number 5 Nissan - Iyyar 5776
Building Community Since 1954Building Community Since 1954Building Community Since 1954
Israel Memorial Day
Israel Independence Day
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[email protected] Office Hours: Tuesday-Friday, Sunday Please call or email for an appointment.
Staff Rabbi.................................... Joshua Neely
Cong. Life Coord. ...... Susan Bernstein
Youth Advisor ......................... Lisa Hart
Off. Admin.... John-Patrick Alexander
Bookkeeper .................... Patricia Young
Executive
Committee President .............................. Mark Kluger
1st Vice President.. .......... Sharon Sachs
VP Membership ............ Geanne Share
VP Education ........................ Kris Crane
Comptroller .................... Michelle Bilsky
Secretary ............................ Mollie Savage
Sisterhood Rep. .......... Cathy Swerdlow
Men’s Club Co-Pres.. ................................ ................. Wayne Bilsky & Steven Sesit
Past President. ................ Eric Hoffman
Trustees
Natan Brener
Lauren Brown
Andrew Feinberg
Lisa Hart
Bernie Kahn
Dick Katz
Mindy Markowitz
Steven Sesit
Roz Weinstein
Daniel Wise
Arlene van de Rijn
Standing
Committee Chairs Adult Education ...... Michael Fineberg
Budget & Finance ........ Michelle Bilsky
Building & Grounds ................ Joe Ihns
Education - School .............. Kris Crane
Endowment ............. Andrew Feinberg
Ma’asim Tovim ...... Arlene van de Rijn
Marketing ............................ Larry Gutter
Membership .................... Geanne Share
Past Pres. Coun. ............. Eric Hoffman
Ritual ................................... Natan Brener
Ways & Means ............................................
.............. Emely Katz & Roz Weinstein
Youth.................................. Matt Gordon
From Our Rabbi By Rabbi Joshua Neely
B lessed is the One who has exempted me for punishment for this one. Midrash Rabbah tells us that parents are re-
sponsible for the transgressions of their children until their child reaches the age of bar/bat mitzvah. Then the young adult is fully responsible for the con-sequences of their own actions. In recognition of this hand off of liability, the parent recites the blessing above. This is a remarkable way of helping families to see their child in a new light, to see them as adults instead of kids.
My family and I have been blessed to be able to raise our children as part of the Temple Israel family. It makes our daughter Hannah's bat mitzvah this month even more moving. So many people have already been a part of pre-paring her for this day and helping her to begin celebrating that it has swollen our joy to overflowing. We know that we will be surrounded by our Temple Israel family as she reaches this milestone and that will make all the difference to her in the years ahead. Would that every young person receive such sup-port and affection from a community.
We can't be there for every Jewish child in the world, but we can for all the others in our community. Temple Israel is truly blessed to have many wonder-ful children in our school and congregation. We have a manageable number of simchahs each year which means we can all attend all of them. Every young person in the community should stand on the bimah with a full sanctu-ary of family, friends and strangers knowing what it means to be part of the Jewish people. Some of them are family, many are friends but even the strangers care for one another.
After having invited you all to be part of my family's celebration, let me invite you to all our future simchahs as well. They are all listed on our calendar and in the bulletin. You don't need to RSVP; just come and make everyone in our TI family feel as much a part of this Torah community as possible. This is the greatest gift you can give and it will last a lifetime.
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From Our President
By Mark Kluger
D ear Temple Israel Family,
I hope that this article finds you all well. It's May now and time is ticking away; before we know it, 2016 will be almost half-way completed. So here’s what's happening, in case you were wondering:
As you would expect, lots of things continue to happen at Temple Israel. The Neely family joined the Shares and Klugers at Indoor Skydiving. We all had a blast and I must say it's pretty cool to see your Rabbi floating up in the air. Never wonder again: we are a Cool Shul.
Second Night Community Seder is in the books, as they say. Kudos go out to our Ways & Means Committee, with Roz Weinstein and Emely Katz as the Chairs. And great appreciation goes out to Lauren Brown for bringing our TI volunteers out in full force. It was a beautifully led service by Rabbi, and food was delicious and plentiful. I trust the over-one hundred guests enjoyed as our family did.
The renovation of the Ladies Bathroom next to the Rein Sanctuary is wrapping up, through the generosity of the Roth family. Once that project is completed expect TI to move forward with the foyer renovation, which is a continued effort at renewing our home, making it even more inviting to all.
May 15, I ask that members in good standing join us in the Roth Social Hall for a very important meeting to amend one of our bylaws involving our Meitin Religious School. Notifications have gone out already, but please come to the May 15 meeting.
Before you come to the meeting, however, join us as we celebrate Hannah Neely's Bat Mitzvah the weekend of May 6. She has been on the Bima for some time now, and it should be wonderful see-ing her lead services.
Finally, before the end of May, I will be heading off to Baltimore to SULAM for Presidents, a learn-ing opportunity provided through USCJ. Due to the generosity of Rabbi and Sisterhood, I am able to learn how to be President of a Conservative Synagogue in today's modern day environment. I hope to bring back many new ideas, many initiatives we can explore, and I am honored to have this chance to enhance TI even more.
I wish you all the best, until we see each other again.
L’Shalom, Mark Kluger [email protected]
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From Our Congregational Life Coordinator By Susan Bernstein
S havuot, which will be celebrated on June 12 and 13 this year, is
the second of the Shelosh Regalim, three major festivals with
both historical and agricultural significance. It commemorates the time when the first
fruits and wheat were harvested and brought to the Temple, and is also known as Hag
HaBikkurim (the festival of the first fruits). Historically, it celebrates the giving of the
Torah at Mount Sinai and is also referred to as Z’man Matan Torateinu, (the time of
the giving of our Torah).
It is customary to eat dairy meals on the first day of Shavuot. Many reasons have been
given for this custom. From the Book of Shir HaShirim (Song of Songs) we read,
“honey and milk shall be under your tongue” implying that the words of Torah are as
pleasant to us as milk and honey.
Some believe that this custom is connected to restraint and self-control. Meat was be-
lieved to be the food of choice for those who knew no restraint. People who seek self-
control usually limit themselves to dairy foods. Eating dairy meals on Shavuot reminds
us that Torah is given to those who desire a serious and thoughtful life rather than one
of mere pleasure.
Whatever interpretation meets your approval, the idea of eating lighter meals and dis-
covering new cheesecake recipes appeals to me the most.
L’Shalom, Susan Bernstein [email protected] 407.647.3055 ext. 304
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From Our Sisterhood
By Cathy Swerdlow
S isterhood is proud to announce the slate of officers for 2016-2017:
Co - Presidents: Cathy Swerdlow and Arlene van de Rijn VP Membership: Mollie Savage VP Fundraising: Fabienne Kaplan Co - VP Education: Penelope Neely and Ellen Calish Co - VP Programming: Michelle Bilsky and Regina Buchanan Corresponding Secretary: Jan Suberman Co - Recording Secretary: Fanny Sernik and Andrea Ravinoff Treasurer: Mindy Markowitz Join us at the formal installation of these women at 11:00 am on Sunday, June 5 at Maison & Jardin. Our Tzedakah component this year is in support of Safe House of Seminole County. They are always in need of paper towels and toilet paper but you can also look at the wish list and bring any items you would like to donate!
Wish List: http://safehouseofseminole.org/donate/wish-list/ Thank you to those women who are stepping down from positions at the end of this year – Roberta Schreiber, Treasurer, Sharon Sachs, VP Membership and Sheri Denberg, VP Fundraising. Your contributions to our Sisterhood have been tremendous!
L’Shalom Cathy Swerdlow [email protected] 407.862.2374
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Poker Night with the Men’s Club Monday, May 2, at 7:00 pm in the Lounge
The first Monday of every month is Poker Night!
Come and enjoy a great game of Texas Hold‘em, Omaha, Razz, Stud
and more (or learn how!). Refreshments will be available and it all goes
down in the Lounge. When you arrive, enter through the front of the
temple. All are welcome! Questions? Please call Wayne Bilsky at
407.539.2705.
Join us Friday & Saturday
May 6 & 7
in Celebration of
Hannah Neely’s Bat Mitzvah!
Mimona Sisterhood Program
After Passover, mark your calendar for a first time event in Winter
Springs … Mimona! It’s a North African (Mizrachi) holiday marking
the end of Passover. Join us for a unique opportunity to learn about
this holiday as well as make and eat mufleta (and find out what that
is!).
Sunday, May 1 at 10:30 am
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Latino ShabbatLatino ShabbatLatino Shabbat Join us for another Latino Shabbat on Saturday, May 14 at 9:00 am in the Savage Family
Chapel. The service will be conducted in Spanish and Hebrew using a siddur in both
languages. It will begin with Birchot Hashachar and P'sukei D'Zimra, and continue with
Shacharit; It will include a D'var Torah in Spanish. After the discussion on the Parasha
of the week, participants will join the congregation in the main sanctuary for the ser-
vice of reading the Torah and Musaf. After the service, a kiddush with Latin flavor will
be served in the Roth Social Hall. The service is open to the entire Jewish community
of Orlando.
Únase a nosotros en otro Shabat Latino el Sábado 14 de Mayo las 9:00 am en la Capilla de la Fa-
milia Salvaje. El servicio se llevará a cabo en Español y Hebreo usando un sidur en ambos idiomas.
Comenzará con Birchot HaShachar y P’sukei D’Zimra, y continuará con Shacharit; se incluirá un
D’var Tora en español. Al finalizar la discucción sobre la parasha de la semana, los participantes se
unirán a la congregación en el santuario principal para el servicio de lectura de la Tora y Musaf.
Después del servicio, se servirá un kidush con sabor latino en el Roth Salón Social. El servicio es
abierto para toda la comunidad judia de Orlando.
JCC Yom HaZikaron
Join us at the J on Tuesday, May 10, to remember Israel’s fallen soldiers and victims of terror. There
will be a sing-a-long after the ceremony. Babysitting will be available 6:45 pm-8:00 p.m. Advance reg-
istration for babysitting is required:
https://orlandojcc.org/calendar/yom-hazikaron-israel-memorial-day-ceremony1
JCC Yom Ha'atzmaut Celebration
On Thursday, May 12, we celebrate Israel Independence Day featuring shopping, kosher food, Israeli
dancing, community choir performances, live entertainment by Noa Carmel, kids activities, photo ops
and open swim! 5:30 pm-8:30 pm at the J.
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You’re invited to a Lag B’Omer celebration on Sunday, May 15 10:00 am-
12:00 pm; please arrive at 9:00 am as you would any Sunday school day. Ac-
tivities to include archery, pita making, olive oil making, zatar making,
strength and agility games, and an art project.
Last Day of School & Lag B’Omer Games!
Tot Shabbat is a joyful and engaging program geared toward families with young children, ages 5 and under (older sib-
lings are welcome too). This 30-minute program includes Shabbat themed songs, dancing, stories, a Torah parade, sim-
ple blessings, and Challah and juice too! Tot Shabbat meets at 11:15 am in a bright and cheerful kid-friendly section of
our Kindergarten classroom 1. Led by Nina Fine.
Bring your friends and meet other families with small children as we celebrate Shabbat with the youngest members of
our community! All are welcome, and temple membership is not required. Afterward, stay and join our entire congrega-
tion for our Shabbat Kiddush Luncheon.
Saturday, May 14, at 11:15 am in Classroom 1
We Need You! For a special membership vote.
We need 50 people to form a quorum
in order that we may pass a new amendment for the betterment of our shul.
Each adult per family unit is a vote!
Help make a minyan at 9:00 am
Bagels & coffee will be served between 9:30 & 10:00.
Sunday, May 15 at 10:00 am
In the Roth Social Hall
Go here to review the proposed amendment: tiflorida.org/events/special-membership-vote-2016-05-15/
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Refreshments: 4:00 pm-4:30 pm - Lecture: 4:30 pm-6:00 pm - Roth Social Hall
Murray Toborowsky is an experienced history teacher whose passion
is researching and lecturing on the impact of Jews on American History.
He has taught a four-part course on the subject at Temple Israel, CRJ
and at his home synagogue in Louisville, KY and has recently lectured
on “Jews in American History” at Rollins College. On Sunday, May 15,
2016 Mr. Toborowsky returns to Temple Israel to present the first lec-
ture in his new series: Abraham Lincoln & The Jews. He will discuss
the relationships among Abraham Lincoln and his Jewish friends and
acquaintances and how these connections may have influenced the di-
rection of American history.
Mr. Toborowsky will cover such topics as:
(1) How Lincoln became so friendly with the Jewish community,
(2) How and where he met these immigrant Jews, and
(3) The influence of his vast knowledge of the Hebrew Bible on his life.
We hope you can join us for this interesting and informative presentation. For further information
please visit our website at www.tiflorida.org or call the Temple Israel office at 407.647.3055.
On Friday evenings after services we traditionally enhance our Shabbat joy known as Oneg Shabbat. On Friday, May 20 we will have a special Oneg Shabbat with Israeli Dancing.
You will have the opportunity to learn new dances as well as dance to old favorites. That evening there is also a Simcha Shabbat! It’s a fun night of celebration and dancing. Come join the fun!
Mark your calendars and plan to attend the Meitin Religious School Graduation on Saturday,
May 21 at 9:30 am. Our graduates this year are Miriam Crane, Hannah Neely, Alekzander
Jenkins, & Noah Dukes. In addition, we will be honoring our outstanding teachers: Nina
Fine, Rachel Fogel, Eliana Gershon, Fanny Sernik, & Chuck Silverman. All Hebrew school
students will be leading parts of the Saturday morning service.
Religious School Graduation, Teacher Appreciation!
Temple Israel’s Adult Education Committee Presents:
Abraham Lincoln & The Jews
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Prayerful Meditation
Saturday, May 28 at 9:30 am in the Savage Family Chapel
An experiential workshop to help open up the channels of spirit that connect us
to God. Led by Rabbi Joshua Neely, this will include meditation, guided imagery,
breathing exercises and more. Held in the Savage Family Chapel.
Diane Gigliano of Seminole County Ani-
mal Services accepts donated cat and dog
food collected by the Temple Israel Ma’asim
Tovim Committee!
Dear Friends,
In the future, when scheduling an unveiling or any activity involving the
Temple Israel Cemetery, it is imperative that the Temple Israel Cemetery office
be informed prior to the activity. Please call 321.972.9893 to schedule your
dates. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Your Temple Israel Cemetery Corporation
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Temple Israel Sisterhood
Cordially Invites Ladies & Gentlemen To Attend
Our Annual
Installation Luncheon
Sunday June 5, 2016
11:00 am-2:00 pm - $36 Per Person
At The New
Maison & Jardin 430 South Wymore Road
Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
Installation Of Officers - Jill Tomar, Florida Regional President
Luncheon & Musical Program
Featuring Cantor Jacqueline Rawiszer, Artiste Extraordinaire
Bridal Shower Display For Harriett's Kitchen
RSVP By May 25 to Phyllis Kamenoff (407.389.0828 or [email protected])
Indicate Choice Of Salmon Or Lasagna
Please Mail Checks By May 25 To
Temple Israel Sisterhood
Temple Israel
50 South Moss Road
Winter Springs, FL 32708
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Harriett’s Kitchen is in need of a few new items to be added or replaced from our inven-
tory. We have created an online “Wedding Registry”, as each week not only do we use the
kitchen but we also welcome the Shabbat; welcome our “Bride.” You can also contact
the office and use your card over the phone.
Visit https://www.tiflorida.org/wedding-registry/ to see the items needed. Any pur-
chases or donations will be recognized on June 5 during our annual Sisterhood Installa-
tion Luncheon.
Please come celebrate with us! Thank you so much for your generosity.
Note: Your chosen gift will be purchased by a designated member of Sisterhood, and displayed at the
Annual Sisterhood Inauguration Program in June 2016.
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Smile & The World Smiles With You
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I Am The Face of Temple Israel My family
My wife Debbie Amdur of 26 years; my step son Seth and his
wife Katrina who live in Morristown New Jersey and are ex-
pecting our first grandchild. Also my step daughter Alicia and
her husband Greg. They live in Brooklyn Heights.
Things I do in life
I am a psychologist by training; I have worked for United
Health Care for eight years.
Things I love to do in my spare time
Attending Shabbat services and the Rabbi’s lunch and learn.
Continuing to master reading Torah.
I also enjoy being with my wife, spending time with my fam-
ily, travel, reading both fiction (Daniel Silva, Carl Hiaasen,
Ken Follett, David Liss, Herman Wouk, Chaim Potak etc.)
and non-fiction (mainly history, biographies and Jewish
themed books), working out, running, reading the NY Times
and Wall Street Journal. Also going out to eat and socializing
with good friends.
My favorite sayings
1. “Never in doubt; Often in error”- speaks to
humility
2. One day at a time
3. Progress not perfection
4. This too shall pass
5. Every grey cloud has a silver lining
6. We are all God’s Children
7. Success has many fathers, while failure is an
orphan.
And this one by Teddy Roosevelt is my favorite:
“It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the
strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them
better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose
face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who
errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without
error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who
knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a
worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high
achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring
greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls
who neither know victory nor defeat.”
Paul Patti, with his wife, Debbie Amdur
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March 2016 Donations
may be purchased or reserved. May their memories
always serve as a blessing. $360 for a perpetual
memorial plaque in the sanctuary.
Contact the synagogue office at 407.647.3055.
The Kiddush Luncheon was Sponsored in March by: Lauren Brown & Arlene Schwartz - in honor of their
birthdays Ella & Randal Jenkins - in honor of their son becoming a
Bar Mitzvah
CEMETERY FUND
Donor In Memory Of
Rita Coenson William Cassel
Rita Coenson Martin Coenson
Celia Feldman Morris Feldman
GENERAL FUND
Donor In Memory Of
Lena & Rouben Sami Regina Sami
Lilian Tobias Selma Pensky
Linda Gerber Raymond Gerber
Bernice Sulman Charles Sulman
Ira & Marion Daitzman Melvin Katzman
Miriam B. Cohen Abraham Baum
Miriam B. Cohen Joseph Cohen
Milly & Horace Dawson Pear & Phil Leinweber
Donor In Honor Of
Sandra & William Coker Rabbi Joshua Neely’s Parashat Class
Toby & Maurice Lehon The Sachs Family
General Donation
Ezra Sagotsky
Rivka & Yerach Lazarovitz
Toby & Herbert Mendelsohn
MARLENE A. DAVIS ART EDUCATION FUND
Donor In Memory Of
Elliot Davis & Judy Kahan David Cherry
ONEG & KIDDUSH FUND
Donor In Memory Of
Shirley Gold Sanford P. Gold
SIDDUR CHADASH FUND
Donor In Memory Of
Ellen & Laurence Morrell Harry S. Joseph
TZEDAKAH FUND
Donor In Honor Of
Carol & Stephen Albert Mariela Cappelletti, Susan Bernstein,
& Ellen Kamenoff
Donor In Memory Of
Barbara Weinreich Lena Sami
March Kiddush Luncheon Hostesses:
Arlene Silver Julia Fineberg Sarabecca Rosier Linda Silverman
Mariela Cappelletti Mindy Markowitz
Kris Crane Marion Daitzman
Linda Silverman Jan Suberman
Special Kiddush Luncheon Mentions for:
Linda Silverman
Arlene Silver
Phyllis Kamenoff
Shirley Gold
Our condolences to …
Melvin Tresser & Family, on the death of his beloved wife,
Belle Tresser, who passed away Monday, November 9, 2015.
Bijan Ravinoff & Family, on the death of his beloved brother,
Iraj (Zion) Rahimoff, who passed away Friday, November 20, 2015.
Linda & Bernie Kwastel & Family on the death of their beloved
aunt, Bertha Kane, who passed away Friday, December 25, 2015.
Robin & Ross Katzman, Erin & Andrew Katzman,
Abby & Darryl Hoffman, for the loss of their father & grandfather,
Melvin Katzman, who passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2016.
Francine & Perry Farb & Family for the loss of their mother,
Marjorie Pariser, who passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2016.
Renee Sami Nestle & Steven Sami, for the loss of their mother,
Lena Sami, who passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2016.
Mark Lang & Family for the loss of his beloved father,
Wayne Lang, who passed away Thursday, March 17, 2016.
Ilene Stone, Mary Wasserman & Family for the loss of their beloved
mother, Sylvia Slayback, who passed away Friday, April 8, 2016.
Sheri Denberg, Michael Tross & Family for the loss of their beloved
mother, Eleanor Tross, who passed away Thursday, April 28, 2016.
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May
May
3 Larry & Brenda Feldman 3 Al & Peggy Katz 17 Jeff Tabatabai & Jennifer Roth Tabatabai 19 Neil & Joan Okun 22 Joe & Barbara Ihns 25 Sam & Rebecca Kauffman 29 Freddy & Fayge S. Cohen
If we missed your birthday or anniversary, please call the office at 407.647.3055 and we will add you to the list.
13 Eve Gassman
14 Vered Tzur
15 Jaclyn Clark
15 Jahriah Ramsay
19 Adrian Share
22 Edie Fenster
22 Winston Schwartz
22 Isabella Simmens
23 Michele Borowsky
23 Cari Kramer
24 Rose Savage
25 Doris Glasser
25 Ellen Kamenoff
25 Debra Markowitz
25 Roberta Schreiber
26 Sophia Wise
27 Nathan Kluger
1 Scott Kramer
2 Beatrice Arnowitz
2 Carol Chisdes
2 Chuck Silverman
3 Susan Morgan
3 Paul Stenzler
4 Monica Goldman
4 Ari Skipper
4 Eleanor Tross
6 Steven Kluger
7 Adrianna Garcia
7 Robin Katzman
9 Stephen Albert
9 Alicia Cline
9 Jessica Swerdlow
10 Joe Velez
12 Miriam Crane
Thank You!
Matthew Hamel, Lisa Hart, & Mollie Savage
For volunteering in the office during the month of April.
A special thank you to our volunteer copy editors, without whom the Bulletin & Shabbat handout
would be rife with grammatical mishaps!
Larry Gutter, Debbie Meitin, Penelope Neely, Arlene van de Rijn, Geanne Share,
& Cathy Swerdlow
If you are interested in being an office volunteer, please call 407.647.3055.
Kosher Scrolls for your mezuzah
$25 each - 2.75" x 2.5"
Ketubot by Joanne Fink
Three styles of Ketubot available
We also have an anniversary
commemorative Ketubah
Open on Sunday mornings, Wednesday evenings
& by appointment.
Like us on Facebook! Look for Temple Israel Judaica Gift Shop.
We hope to see you at Simcha Shabbat
Friday, May 20, 7:30 pm
Anniversaries, birthdays and all other simchas will be
recognized, and you will be blessed from the pulpit.
WITH THESE HANDS
A TASTE OF TEMPLE ISRAEL SISTERHOOD
$25.00 (inc. shipping & handling in the continental US)
If you would like to have a copy
of our Sisterhood cookbook, please let us know!
Synagogue Office: 407.647.3055, [email protected]
Cathy Swerdlow: 407.862.2374, [email protected]
Proceeds benefit charitable projects supported by Sisterhood.
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Donation Form (You can cut out this form and mail it into the office. Make donations online at www.tiflorida.org/donations)
My/Our Name making donation_____________________________________________________ Address (must include street, city, state & zip__________________________________________________________
Enclosed please find $____Please place contribution in the ______________________________Fund _____Date (default is the General Fund)
□In Honor of – person(s) name □In Memory of – person(s) name______________________________
On the occasion of________________________________________________________________________
Send notification of my/our donation to (please fill in complete name & address): Name_____________________________________________________________________________________ Address_____________________________________________________________________________
For credit cards, include #_____________________________Expiration Date____ Signature_______________
Contributions may be made to honor someone on a special occasion or in memory of a departed relative or friend. Donations are tax deductible.
Giving Opportunities An important value in Jewish life is tzedakah. Temple Israel provides a simple and meaningful way of fulfilling this right-
eous act through our family of funds, and giving to Temple Israel in recognition, remembrance or celebration is an ap-
propriate way to enhance those special moments. A card will be sent acknowledging your contribution of $10 or more.
Congregation Funds
Adult Education | Cemetery | General | Library | Ma’asim Tovim | Men’s Club | Oneg/Kiddush | Rabbi’s Tzedakah
Religious School | Temple Israel Jewish Camping Scholarship | Torah Preservation | Youth Programming
Dedicated Funds
Michelle & Wayne Bilsky Education | Elaine Farb Memorial Choir | Friends of Ethan Gold Children’s Library
Harold & Hannah Rosenblum Education | Marlene A. Davis Art Education | Savage Family Chapel
Prayer Book/Torah Commentary Dedications
The dedication of a prayer book (siddur) or Torah Commentary (chumash) is a uniquely appropriate way to make a gift of
tzedakah that benefits the congregation for years to come. Your dedicated siddur or chumash will be utilized by the entire
congregation. A book plate with your specific dedication will be placed in the book prior to its addition into the congre-
gation circulation and an acknowledgement card will be sent. The appropriate minimum contribution for each sacred
book is as follows:
New Shabbat Siddur Chadash - $36
New Etz Hayim Chumash - $54
Sisterhood Funds
Temple Israel Sisterhood plays an active role in supporting all aspects of synagogue life. There are two funds that have
been established by Sisterhood:
Sisterhood Scholarship
Sisterhood General
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Temple Israel
50 South Moss Road
Winter Springs, FL 32708
407.647.3055
www.tiflorida.org
Building Community Since 1954
Friday Service: 7:30 pm, Saturday Service: 9:30 am Meet & Greet every Friday at 7:00 pm before services
Sunday Minyan: 9:00 am (in the Savage Family Chapel)
Prayerful Meditation: Saturday at 9:30 am every last Shabbat of the month (in the Savage Family Chapel)
Weekday Community Minyan at the Jewish Academy: 7:45 am, Monday-Friday
Rabbi Joshua Neely
Temple Israel’s Keepers of the Flame Not surprisingly, our membership dues do not cover Temple Israel’s expenses, and without generous dona-
tions we would be unable to fulfill our mission of building a sacred community. Thus our basic dues represent
a member’s minimum financial commitment. Recognizing that there are many members who have the ability
and the desire to provide greater support in addition to their basic dues, Temple Israel created a membership
category called Keepers of the Flame to provide a mechanism for this increased level of giving. The generosity
of our current and future Keepers is vital to the sustainability and growth of Temple Israel.
In appreciation of this increased-dues level of commitment, Keepers of the Flame are welcome at all Temple
Israel sponsored Shabbat dinners, synagogue Seders and program events without additional charge. Only a res-
ervation is required. Additionally, there is a designated “Keepers of the Flame” seating area at all of the High
Holiday services.
The following giving levels are suggested:
Benefactors $15,000 and up
Pillars $10,000 to $14,999
Defenders $7,800 to $9,999
Guardians $5,300 to $7,799
Protectors $3,300 to $5,299
Preservers $2,400 to $3,299
Kindlers $2,000 to $2,399
If you would like to be counted among our Keepers of the Flame, please send your giving level to:
Temple Israel
50 S. Moss Rd.,
Winter Springs, FL 32708-3002
For further information please contact our President, Mark Kluger, at 407.924.7035