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Volume 58 Issue 5 TEMPLE ISRAEL
TI Bulletin You can also visit us on the web at tiob.shulcloud.com
May2020 Iyar/Sivan 5780
Schedule of Shabbat Services
May 2020 To access the service go to our Temple Website https://tiob.shulcloud.com/ and scroll down on the home page for the link. Our Temple’s YouTube Channel can be directly accessed from Youtube.com and then searching for Temple Israel of Brevard. Please be sure to subscribe to our Channel!! For assistance contact the office at [email protected] or (321) 631-
9494, extension 101. Friday, May 1 7: PM
FAMILY SHABBAT Parashat Achare Kedoshim Friday, May 8 7 PM Parashat Emor Friday, May 15 7 PM Parashat Behar-Bechukotai Friday, May 22 7 PM Parashat Bamidbar Friday, May 29 7 PM Shavuot
Musings on Our Strange New World
Chaverim,
Have you stepped outside today? It is one of those exquisite Florida
days. Living by the ocean I am blessed to be able to stand in my front
yard and smell the sea. Being outside all the senses are heightened.
The feelings of being alone evaporate as you realize that you are part of
the greater whole – the whole of everything.
The month of May in the life of our Temple is always an exciting month
– filled with celebrations: ending the school year, celebrating Torah on
Shavuot, graduation accolades and parties, Mother’s Day Brunches
and making plans for the summer ahead. So much has changed, so
much is different in this strange and disturbing new world.
Modeh Ani, thank you God for a new day of life, has taken on a whole
new meaning. My mantra for years had been to live each day as if it
were your last. This motto of mine has a fresh new face – and it is a
face covered with a mask. Have you noticed that when a person wears
a mask, you can really see their eyes? The eyes are the window to the
soul. It is through our eyes that others can see if we are happy or sad;
if we are angry or filled with love. And what we see is how we relate to
our world. How can you tell someone is really smiling? By looking into
their eyes. If the eyes are smiling, with little crinkly crows’ feet form-
ing, then the smile is from the person’s soul. I have seen so many
eyes over the past few weeks. Eyes filled with fear, eyes filled with de-
fiance, eyes filled with pain, hope, love even joy. Being able to see the
gamut of emotions in a person’s eyes has been one of the blessings of
the time we live in.
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Always, looking for blessings in adversity, I am drawn to the stories of our environment healing
during this pandemic. Air pollution has lessened in many parts of the world, and the canals
in Venice are cleaner than they have been for the past 60 years. Gaia, our mother earth, is
finding ways to heal and is bringing us the healing we all need by just taking a walk outside.
And what of Zoom, YouTube, social media? Well, older folks were quick to condemn the mil-
lennials for being so obsessed with their phones and now our phones have become the primary
source of connection to the outside world. It is almost as if technology has expanded in such a
way that despite its sometimes frustrations, it is holding our world together. It has become
what Reb Zalman would say, a Spiritual Technology! Through its particular technology it has
enabled us to join our spirits, our souls across thousands of miles. Take the Shiva Minyon
services I have been officiating for over the past weeks. When everyone enters the zoom room
there is a great cacophony of greetings just like at the home of the mourners. We all settle
down to prayer and then the sharing begins. We end with song and in a click say goodbye, but
the warmth and love linger. This is the same experience I have been having teaching classes
online. We are all connected in this strange and holy way and God is always invited to join us.
This morning I was teaching a Bat Mitzvah girl in my Zoom Room and we were studying the
Morning Blessings of Daily miracles. Yes, that is what they are called – the daily miracles: be-
ing able to get up, stand, get dressed, thank God, start your day – little miracles but miracles,
nevertheless. May each of us during this most difficult time, find the miracles embedded in
your lives and may we see the world with new and open eyes.
Loving Blessings,
Rabbi Pat
VIRTUAL FIRESIDE
KABBALAT SHABBAT
EVERY FRIDAY AT 7 PM
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FROM THE TEMPLE PRESIDENT
Dear Congregants, The events of the past six weeks have had great impact on all of our lives. I encour-age each of you to reach out to your Temple Family should you need help. Our Rab-bi and I, along with temple staff and volunteers, can be contacted anytime. The effects of the Covid-19 Coronavirus have posed an acute problem for Temple Is-rael. With the move to our new facility scheduled for late summer the Finance com-mittee has been carefully considering the management of resources to ensure a smooth working transition from the old building to the new building. I want to reit-erate that we have enough funds to finish the building and some leftover for Capital Expenses. We have already seen a significant erosion in dues and donation revenue; this is not surprising given the hardships that many congregants are likely enduring. It’s a time when some congregants are having trouble putting food on the table or maybe keeping a roof over their heads. This has forced a sobering assessment of how we do business as a Temple. Simply put: how do we make ends meet for the period of May through August. In this period of distress, the Temple and Rabbi Hickman need to be there for the congregation. At the same time, this is a business, and we have expenses and sala-ries that must be paid. To date we have sought after and received relief on bills from some of our vendors. In addition, we are also actively pursuing an SBA loan associat-ed with the recent stimulus bill. We also understand that this is not the appropriate time to ask our congregants to increase their dues payments…in amount or frequen-cy. We do ask that if you are financially able then please continue your dues pay-ments because they are the lifeblood of this temple. We always accept donations, in any amount and are grateful when we do get them (maybe even more so over the summer). We still need to take steps to provide assurance of service, ability to pay bills, and certainty in paying our employees for the time they have worked. Therefore, Temple Israel’s Board of Directors has voted to implement a plan that we believe carries us through to our new building, and I’d like to take this opportunity to make you aware of some of the details.
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The plan is flexible enough to accommodate the receipt, or lack thereof, of Small Business Administration loan proceeds through the Payroll Protection Act. We have filed a claim and, if we receive the federal aid, all salaried and hourly workers will re-main employed throughout the summer. However, if we do not receive the loan, a furlough of all employees will occur during the month of June. Rabbi Hickman and her team will be back at work in July in preparation for the High Holidays. It should also be stated that in the event of emergency need, Rabbi Hickman will be available during the furlough. We will continue streaming Friday night Shabbat services on our YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/templeisraelofbrevard) and are considering options if a furlough comes in to play. One upcoming change that doesn’t rely on whether or not we receive the Payroll Protection loan is our decision to vacate the current temple building by a target date of June 1. The reality is that the temple is closed and we are operating completely online these days, and will continue that way well into summer. Yet, by staying in the building we are responsible for electric, water, phones, internet, security, office ma-chines, and other ancillary costs for a building we are not going to use and, in fact, will be leaving permanently. It is past time to retire these un-needed operating costs and financial liability for the building maintenance. Accordingly, during the month of May, we will be planning, packing, and moving items into storage, for their eventual return to us in our new building. More updates will follow in the weeks ahead, but for now, let me end this message with this thought: If you have the means, and you can pay your dues, please do so. If you can’t, and you need relief, please ask. Donations are always welcome. Be safe, be careful, and be kind to the people that you love. Larry Fineberg President
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EVERY THURSDAY MORNING
11 AM
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WOMEN OF TEMPLE ISRAEL
Women of Temple Israel / Sisterhood donates to Temple, plans future events
From Joy Inventasch, Cheryl Mendelsohn and Diana van den Boogaard – your WTI / Sister-
hood Presidents
WTI / Sisterhood held its first planning meeting via Zoom on April 21, aided by Rabbi Hick-
man. It was great to see each other and welcome some members who normally can’t make
the Wednesday morning time. We might have to meet this way more often!
Treasurer Rose Schoenfeld reports that our bank balances are healthy right now, so we are donating $2000 to the Temple. She will deliver the check to the Temple. This is our first do-nation this year; following $1500 in November, 2019. For 2019 and 2020 WTI has donated over $5000.00 to Temple Israel.
We had started planning an arts and craft fair for our new temple. Many members are
artists or have a crafting hobby or business. The fair would be for all temple members and
perhaps others in the community. People would rent a table and sell their handmade
items, with refreshments available. Many issues such as pricing and publicity need to be
resolved. If you want to join our committee, please email or call Joy Inventasch, har-
[email protected], 321-253-8579.
Our pizza and movie nights were popular this year. We are looking into having a Netflix par-
ty this month or next. To join one needs a computer and a Netflix subscription. We can
watch a show or movie together and share comments. Several of us have enjoyed
“Unorthodox,” a 4-part series about a young Hasidic New York woman who escapes to Eu-
rope. Please email dianaboogaard@gmail for more information, or to suggest other films.
Cheryl Mendelsohn and Joy Inventasch have been busy making masks. If you NEED A
MASK, please let us know. Or if you make masks or can help others, please let us know. Do-
nations to WTI / Sisterhood for the masks are also welcome.
Please stay safe and keep in touch!
-Joy, Cheryl and Diana
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RELIGIOUS SCHOOL BEIT MIDRASH
Well, we’ve had three sessions of online Sunday school, via Rabbi Pat’s Zoom room, in the Temple Israel Beit Midrash. The first session took place right before Passover started, and it was fun watching a video, singing songs, and talking about our favorite Passover traditions. At our last online meeting, we talked about Shalom Bayit, or “Peace in the House”. It was a very timely discussion, be-cause we’re all finding out that distance learning at home with siblings & parents takes a lot of work! This is a new world through which we’re all navigating. Thank G-d for things like Zoom rooms, Google chats, YouTube streams & other ways we can stay connected. These are the last Sunday School classes for the school year: Sunday 5/3 Sunday 5/17 - last (virtual) day of school! I pray that good health is in all of your homes, and can’t wait until I can see your sweet faces again in person! Donna Lack 321-848-1906 [email protected]
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CARING CHAVURAH
TEMPLE ISRAEL OF BREVARD
By Lynda Wilson CARING CHAVURAH
The Caring Chavurah Program is praying all of our Temple Family is staying safe and healthy. We are trying to contact each of you to see how we can help. Sometimes it’s just a member wanting to talk, some members need us to pick up and deliver some-thing, and some members just want to share a prayer or two.
With this in mind, I want to alert you that we are having trouble contacting some of our Family. IF YOU WOULD PLEASE LOG INTO SHULCLOUD AND VERIFY YOUR INFOR-MATION WE CAN BETER SERVE OUR TEMPLE COMMUNITY. (Your information, as al-ways, remains private).
Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you need…
… a prayer
… toilet paper (yes, I have a backup supply)
…a friendly voice
…a mask
...a prayer book loan delivery
…transportation for yourself or a pet
...grocery delivery
Please contact me: Lynda E. Wilson,321-480-5082 or [email protected]
If you know of a Temple member in need of any of these things, or someone who needs to be contacted, please let me know so Caring Chavurah can reach out to them.
As we move toward our Summer Schedule, the Caring Chavurah is ready, willing and
able to help meet your needs at this difficult time.
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PRAYER/POEM
May we who are merely inconvenienced Remember those whose lives are at stake. May we who have no risk factors Remember those most vulnerable. May we who have the luxury of working from home Remember those who must choose between preserving their health or making their rent. May we who have the flexibility to care for our children when their schools close Remember those who have no options. May we who have to cancel our trips Remember those that have no safe place to go. May we who are losing our margin money in the tumult of the economic market Remember those who have no margin at all. May we who settle in for a quarantine at home Remember those who have no home. As fear grips our country, let us choose love. During this time when we cannot physically wrap our arms around each other, Let us yet find ways to be the loving embrace of God to our neighbors. Amen. Submitted by Lynda E. Wilson
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Fundraising May 2020
We recently completed our cruise raffle fundraiser. The drawing
of the winning ticket was televised on our new YouTube channel
as part of the Congregational Seder. Irene and Ben Abramowitz
are our cruise winners! I would like to thank all of those of sup-
ported the raffle which helped to raise critical funds needed to
support temple operations.
The Rabbi’s Gala celebration has been rescheduled to October
24th as part of the new temple building grand opening celebra-
tion. If you haven’t already done so, please reserve for the Gala
and send in your messages to the rabbi to be included in the Ga-
la Journal.
Submitted by Joel Askinazi
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JEWISH COMMUNITY EVENTS
Havurah Lunch Bunch (a Jewish Women’s Group) Will not meet in May
NEEDLEWORK SOCIAL
2nd Monday of the Month
AT TEMPLE ISRAEL OF BREVARD
7350 Lake Andrew Drive
Viera, FL 32940
Will not meet in May, but continue to do your needlecraft while spending
time at home.
This group will participates in
PROJECT LINUS—Providing security through Blankets
Contact Cheryl Mendelsohn for more infor-mation: 321 693-5030
Temple Israel Men’s Club has temporarily
cancelled all events. They will resume once
meetings can again be held.
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YAHRZEITS In memory of Ernie Haar Ben & Irene Abramowitz Harvey & Joy Inventasch Allan & Rose Schoenfeld In memory of Alan Krupp, beloved of Skippy Lober Ben & Irene Abramowitz Keith & Stacy Krebs Allan & Rose Schoenfeld In memory of Jacques Asseo Janice Mayott In memory of Sara Lee Sigoloff Eric Eickhoff In memory of Bernard Berman Terry Berman In memory of Ruth Stroll Herb & Maxine Wasserman In memory of Lynn Nearman Harvey & Joy Inventasch In memory of my loved ones Cheryl Mendelsohn In memory of my Uncle, Harry Vogel with thanks to Rabbi Pat for a wonderful service Carol Netta William Vogel In memory of my father, Harry Vogel with thanks to Rabbi Pat for her guidance, support, and compassion Lynn Vogel-Zuiderweg GENERAL DONATIONS For a complete and speedy recovery to Eugene Fried-man Ben & irene Abramowitz In honor of Temple Israel Ben & Irene Abramowitz Dex Imaging Jeff & Monica Fishkin for video streaming equipment Kristin Smallwood In honor of Larry Fineberg & Temple Israel leadership during this difficult time Ben & Irene Abramowitz SAFETY & SECURITY FUND Cindy & Larry Bishop Eugene & Jennifer Friedman Lois Katzin
RABBI’S DISCRETIONARY FUND Ben & Irene Abramowitz RELIGIOUS SCHOOL COFFEE BEAN FUNDRAISER Ben & Irene Abramowitz Marvin & Laura Solash Gensler Marvin & Trudy Horkin Lois Katzin Donna Kibbe Stefanie & Matthew Marino Vanessa Spero Lynne Tuttle Diana van den Boogaard Tzedakah Lobby Box
DONATIONS March 16—April 15 2020
MAY BIRTHDAYS 05/03 Rudolph Bustos 05/05 Jessie Dodich, Bonnie Stone, Ashley Hall 05/08 Cindy Grossman, Mark Mittleman 05/13 Patricia Siegel 05/15 Bobbi Rodriguez 05/16 Suzanne Sevel 05/17 Chris Dodich 05/18 Matthew Cannon, Gabrielle Dorn 05/19 Eugene Friedman 05/20 Minnie Gross 05/23 Joshua Wilgeroth, Nancy Simon 05/24 Harry Wagner 05/29 Lynda Wilson 05/31 Cassandra Kraemer, Samantha Wiener
MAY ANNIVERSARIES 05/05 Seth Berkowitz & Carolyn Pace - 21 years 05/13 Charles & Deborah Greene - 30 years 05/20 Stephen & Audrey Bernstein - 30 years 05/22 Allan & Rose Schoenfeld - 39 years 05/27 Matthew & Barbara Cannon - 13 years 05/28 Howard Cohen & Susan Pinsky - 20 years 05/30 Henry Harrison & Ruth Lambert - 44 years Jake & Jamie Schmalenberger - 11 years
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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2
7 PM Family Shabbat Live Streamed
9 Bagels & Bible 10:30 Adult Confirmation
3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 AM Hebrew
11 Assembly
3 PM Journey Thru Omer
7 PM Shabbat Service Live Streamed
9 Bagels & Bi-ble
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MOTHER’S DAY
3PM Journey Thru Omer
7 PM Sister-hood Live Streamed
9 Bagels & Bible 10:30 Adult Confirmation
17 18 19 20 21 22 23 LAST DAY OF RELIGIOUS SCHOOL 10 AM Hebrew 11 AM Assembly
3 PM Journey Thru Omer
6:30 PM Board Meeting
7 PM Shabbat Service Live Streamed
9 Bagels & Bi-ble
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3 PM Journey
Thru Omer
9 Bagels & Bible
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MAY 2020
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ISRAEL OF BREVARD COUNTY.
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Cheryl Mendelsohn and Joy Inventasch have been busy making masks. If you NEED A
MASK or if you make masks or can help others, please let us know. Donations to WTI /
Sisterhood for the masks are also welcome.
