Post on 15-May-2022
Sukkot is the perfect holiday for our current situation. People are starting to feel more comfortable leaving their homes and going to something outdoors and socially
distanced. Sukkot is an outdoor holiday, involving a structure that is deliberately open to air flow. Now, you could also think the exact opposite, that we are supposed to invite people in, stuffing as many as you can under the roof of the sukkah so you can say kiddush, having many meals with many people for 8 days in a row. This, however, is the beauty of ushpizin. Your guests don’t actually have to be there with you physically.
Ushpizin are mystical guests, traditionally our patriarchs and matriarchs plus a few other VIPs of the Bible, whom we invite to be with us on Sukkot. The idea, accord-ing to Maimonides, is that these spiritual guests don’t take up a lot of space nor do they eat a lot which means you have more space and more food to share with those who are in need.
I think back to last year, when I had the opportunity to invite the entire congre-gation to our family’s Sukkah. We spent hours planning for a Sukkah large enough to hold as many people as possible. We
Volume 45 Number 3 October 2020 • Tishrei / Cheshvan 5781
Message from the Rabbi By Rabbi Rachel Blatt
ContentsB’nai Mitzvah Beat ....................... p.24
Academy of Kol Ami ..................... p.26
Youth Groups ............................... p.27
October Calendar ......................... p.30
Yahrzeits & Birthdays .................... p.34
Anniversaries & Donations ............ p.35
President’s Message ....................... p.3
Facility Focus and Security/Safety Spotlight ................. p.6
Tree of Life Long Learning............... p.8
Sisterhood ................................... p.12
Brotherhood ................................ p.18
SCHool SCHpiel ............................ p.23 (continued on next page)
Erev Sukkot Friday, October 26:30 p.m. ...... Virtual Erev Sukkot
Services / Shabbat Services
Sukkot Day I Saturday, October 39:30 a.m. ....... Virtual Sukkot Day I
Services / Shabbat Services
7:30 p.m ....... Virtual Ma’ariv Service
Sukkot Day II Sunday, October 49:30 a.m. ....... Virtual Sukkot Day II
Services7:30 p.m. ...... Virtual Ma’ariv Service
Virtual Pizza in the Hut: Make, Bake & Shake!Wednesday, October 75:30 p.m. ..... Pizza Making & Baking &
Kids’ Activities6:30 p.m. ...... Congregational Lulav
shaking & Sukkot songs
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83034934908
Erev Shemini Atzeret/ ShabbatFriday, October 96:30 p.m. ...... Virtual Erev Shemini
Atzeret / Shabbat Services
Shemini Atzeret/ Shabbat/Yizkor Saturday, October 109:30 a.m. ....... Virtual Shemini Atzeret /
Shabbat Services / Yizkor Services
Erev Simchat Torah Saturday, October 107:30 p.m. ...... Virtual Shemini Atzeret
Torah Services
Simchat Torah Sunday, October 119:30 a.m. ....... Virtual Simchat Torah
Service4:00 p.m. ...... Children’s Drive-Through
Simchat Torah Celebration (In Person)
7:30 p.m. ...... Virtual Ma’ariv Service
5781 / 2020 Fall HolidaysThe Zoom link for all services listed below is: https://zoom.us/j/795031104 (EXCEPT Virtual Pizza in the Hut, see below).Virtual services are livestreamed here: www.kolami.org/streaming.html No registration is required.
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Congregation Kol Ami Contact us: (813) 962-6338
David Pearlman, Presidentdavid@kolamiboard.org
Rabbi Rachel Blattrabbiblatt@kolami.org
Mitchell Weiss, Executive Directorexecdirector@kolami.org
Jennifer Halls, Education Directoreducation@kolami.org
Lynn Chernin, Assistant Director of Educationkolamiadmin@kolami.org Maci Morse, Youth Director youth@kolami.org
Joanna Paley, Office Manager frontoffice@kolami.org
Rosie Grumbley, Accounts Receivable & Billingaccounts@kolami.org
Steve Lynn, Facilitiesfacilitieskolami@gmail.com
Roberta Baer, Sisterhood Presidentsisterhood.kolami.tampa@gmail.com
Mario Rodriguez, Brotherhood Presidentbrotherhood.kolami@gmail.com
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October 2020, Vol. 45 Issue 3Congregation Kol Ami ChaiLites3919 Moran Road, Tampa, FL 33618 Ph. 813-962-6338 Fax: 813-968-2219
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The Kol Ami ChaiLites is published on the first of every month by Congregation Kol Ami, Conservative Congregation affiliated with The United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism.
All articles and announcements are due two weeks prior to the month being published. We reserve the right to edit for length and consistent editorial tone.
The ChaiLites is published 11 times a year.
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Message from the Rabbi (continued from page 1)
Request from Rabbi Blatt Please keep us informed of significant events in your family life.
It is our desire to be of help and service to you in times of special
need. It is especially important that we know of those in the hospital,
and assisted living or nursing homes, so that we can offer pastoral
care and they may be included in a prayer for recovery at Shabbat
Services.
mapped out where the Sukkah would fit in our backyard. We made sure that there was enough “mingling space” inside for those who didn’t want to spend too much time outside in the heat and that the bathrooms were clearly marked. We had a police officer stationed in our driveway and one of our teenage neighbors came to check on us because they thought something had happened. It was a wonderful event. We had plenty of room and plenty of food. Our home, both our permanent house and our temporary (and very wet) sukkah, felt larger and filled with love and joy.
This year will look different, of course, but we can still invite each other in. We can still have experience of having someone in your sukkah even if they are only there virtually. It means that you’ll have a little more food on hand. Or it means that you’ll have some more space to rearrange your furniture so that it is a space for not just enjoying meals, but also for relaxing, reading and lounging. It means that you can invite an even larger virtual crowd to your table with laptops and tablets that can still use Wi-Fi from inside your permanent space. Or it means that your guest list will be minimal – just invite enough to fit one or two extra households or just your family and really enjoy that time with the physical guests you can bring in. There are so many ways to make this holiday feel special even with the limitations at hand and because of them.
Chag Sameach, Rabbi Blatt
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Hello 5781!
I want to take a deep breath and reflect on where we have just been. I know that for
many of you there was significant apprehension as we came closer to Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. I know I was one of them. How could we not be? This had never been done before, and God willing, will never have to be done again. How on earth can you bring a 330-family congregation together both virtually AND meaningfully? The challenge was great, and the response was nothing short of phenomenal!
Now, let’s be clear, NOTHING can replace being together in person. Virtual hugs don’t feel as good as the real ones. Scrolling from page to page on your laptop to see your friends and family is not the same as having everyone together. Having people with virtual Torah Aliyot is not the same as being physically called up to the Torah. No one really knew what this was going to look like, and guess what? It was great! I am so proud of our commu-nity. Our staff, volunteers and our mem-bership showed incredible engagement and commitment to be a part of some-thing special. I am thrilled to share the numbers available as of this writing from Rosh Hashanah. With a combination of Zoom and Live Stream, we had approx-imately 280 families on Day 1. That is over 80% of our membership. On Day 2, which is notorious for a large drop off, we still had a total of almost 200 families or 64% of our membership. I am looking forward to reporting back to you next month on how we did for Yom Kippur.
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B’Yachad By David Pearlman, President
October is an equally busy time at Kol Ami. Now that Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are behind us, we have Sukkot and Simchat Torah to look forward to. Again, our community must continue to find ways to come together, however we can. Our services are going to be virtual, and with the help of the Task Force and others, Rabbi is constantly looking for innovative and creative ways to bring us together. You and your family can sign up to have dinner in the sukkah, or drive by for Sim-chat Torah, or join together for Hakafot. So, although it’s not exactly “Rock the Sukkah,” which we hope will be back next year by popular demand, there are ways we can continue to provide strength to
each other. And just wait!!!!! We are hopeful that in November, we will be ready to re-open the physical building for Shabbat Services.
Yes, it is certainly a new and different world, whether it is at the end of 5780 or the beginning of 5781, but we are learning to adapt and find new ways to enrich each other’s lives. I remain so grateful to be in a position to have a positive impact on Kol Ami, and yet I am always cognizant that being a place “where Judaism and joy are one” only happens if we do it.
B’Yachad, David Pearlman
V I R T U A L P I Z Z A I N T H E H U T
O R M A K E , B A K E A N D S H A K E !
A S U K K O T P R O G R A M F O R E V E R Y O N E ! !
WEDNESDAY ,OCTOBER 7 , 5 : 30PM -7 : 30PM
5 : 3 0 p m : P i z z a m a k i n g * a n d b a k i n g p l u s k i d s ' S u k k o ta c t i v i t i e s w i t h R a b b i B l a t t
6 : 3 0 p m : C o n g r e g a t i o n a l l u l a v s h a k i n g & S u k k o ts o n g s . T h e n e n j o y y o u r p i z z a !
* P l e a s e c o m e w i t h p r e p a r e d d o u g h ( y o u c a n p i c k i t u p f r o mP u b l i x b a k e r y , g r a b a p r e - b a k e d c r u s t o r m a k e y o u r o w n ) ,p l u s y o u r c h o i c e o f s a u c e ( s ) & t o p p i n g s , p a r c h m e n t p a p e r
a n d a b a k i n g s h e e t .
h t t p s : / / u s 0 2 w e b . z o o m . u s / j / 8 3 0 3 4 9 3 4 9 0 8
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October Candle Lighting Times
October 2 ...........................6:56 p.m.
October 3 ...........................7:55 p.m.
October 9 ...........................6:48 p.m.
October 10 .........................7:47 p.m.
October 16 .........................6:41 p.m.
October 23 .........................6:34 p.m.
October 30 .........................6:28 p.m.
October Torah Portions
October 3 .............................. Sukkot
October 10 ................ Shmini Atzeret
October 17 ...........................Bereshit
October 24 .............................Noach
October 31 ...................... Lech-Lecha
Weekly Service Schedule
Friday Evenings .....................6:30 p.m.
Shabbat Mornings ................9:30 a.m.
Sunday Minyan .....................9:15 a.m.
Mon. - Thurs. Minyanim ........7:30 p.m.
Shabbat & Services at Kol Ami
Tampa Jewish Family Services (TJFS) Community Food Bank distribution is offered in October at the agency’s Citrus Park location at 13009 Community Campus Dr., Tampa, FL 33625
Tampa Jewish Family Services Community Food Bank
The Community Food Bank distribution date for October:
Thursday, October 1 from 10:30 a.m.-12 noon and 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Please help spread the word in your community that this service is available in Citrus Park.
The Jewish Family Services Food Bank is working twice as hard as ever providing food for those in need.
At this time, they are asking for donations of gift cards in $10 or $20 increments rather than food to reduce the risk of contamination from the coronavirus,
as well as donations to Jewish Family Services. Monetary donations can be made through the TJFS website. Gift cards can be mailed to Lea Merrill Davidson-Bern’s home
or left at the front desk at the JCC in Citrus Park.
Anyone who needs assistance can reach out to Rabbi Blatt or contact Jewish Family Services and Lea directly.
High Holiday Bag Pick-upSunday, Sept. 13
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We need Torah readers!Click here to sign up or
contact the office at 813-962-6338.
We thank you for your efforts and dedication to Torah study. Todah Rabah!
Kol Ami wishes to acknowledge our Congregants who have recently read Torah and Haftorah (from August 29 - September 28).
Hamakom Yinakhem, Condolences to:
Olivia Espinoza and Sal Del Valle on the passing of Olivia’s Beloved Mother, Maria D. Espinoza
Arielle Kukafka, Ilana Long, Tamarah Long and Jonathan Long on the passing of their Beloved Mother and our Beloved Congregant, Rebecca Long
Evan Gelber and Courtney Novak on the passing of Evan’s Beloved Father, Steve Gelber
Eva Aron on the passing of her Beloved Aunt and our Beloved Congregant, Edith Aron
If you wish to have a life cycle event included in the ChaiLites, please contact Joanna Paley at least 2 weeks before the 1st-of-the-month publication date at 813-962-6338 or
email frontoffice@kolami.org.
Life Cycle Events
Alan BordenSteve SpecterEphraim GraffAmy WasserDenise Freedman Terri HindsSusan Leibowitz
Barbara FreedlandTova BlattElanit KravetzkyTerry RosenwasserMichael SinnreichToby ElozoryCraig Kalter
Wayne GreenbergEthel PilaDavid CaineArielle SolomonJoey BenjaminFred LipschutzDavid Pearlman
Visit Kol Ami’s new website!
www.kolami.org
Find our up-to-date calendar, & join our
Zoom services, programs, and classes.
Click HERE for how to use Zoom
Join Coach Dan for
Kol Ami
Tuesday, October 27 at 8:00PM
Music, Sports, Geography,
Kol Ami History, Potent Potables
and Much More!
Not a competition, but see how you do compared to your
fellow Congregants!
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87398799630
Meeting ID: 873 9879 9630
On ZoomPart 3
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Facility Focus
Facility Focus & Security/Safety SpotlightBy Amy Feder-Binder, House Committee Chair
I will repeat myself: Many hands make light work! Our High Holiday preparations would not have been completed without the time and
energy of the following people:
Thank you to Mitchell Weiss for all your time and energy in ensuring our smooth High Holiday services…
Thank you to Darren Kasenetz for your time and energy in running new cat5e outlets, and for tuning up the audio in the sanctuary…
Thank you to Dan Ochman for your assistance in getting all the High Holiday items into the blue bags…
Thank you to Dan Ochman, Aaron Binder, Maci Morse, Mitch Weiss, Steve Specter, Barry Dvorchik, Sue Dvorchik, Bill Peter-son, Sheri Peterson, Ron Schiff, Darren Kasenetz, Cindy Korenvaes, and Jon Zimmer for assisting with the Sunday High Holidays bag pickup!
Thank you to Dan Ochman and Darren Kasenetz for all your help in getting palms for the Sukkah, and getting the Sukkah ready for Sukkot.
We are looking for volunteers to join the House Committee…male and female! Big projects become little jobs when we work together. For more information, please call the office or email me at adfb1818@aim.com.
Wishing y’all a very happy and healthy new year!
Amy
High Holiday Service Rehearsal
(Security/Safety Spotlight and more High Holiday Service
Rehearsal photos on next page)
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Facility Focus & Security/Safety Spotlight (cont’d)
High Holiday Service Rehearsal
Shalom Chaverim:
By the time you read this, Kol Ami will have taken the next step in
reopening our building by having limited in-person attendance at our High Holiday services and moving closer to what we all are seeking in the future. Because of the necessary precautions that we need to follow as more congregants enter the building, our role, as Security/Safety volunteers, is more important than ever. I want to thank Jon Zimmer and Mario Rodriguez for volunteering to assist with security for minyans and High Holiday services over the past few weeks. Their understanding of our needs at this time is greatly appreciated.
You can see that we only had two volun- teers and myself for security recently and that brings me to the focus of this report. We need more members to show their love for Congregation Kol Ami by stepping up at this time of need. As we continue to slowly reopen, we would greatly appreciate a commitment of just one service or event per month from several more congregants in order to keep all of us safe and healthy in the future. If you are willing to make this commitment, please contact the Kol Ami office at 962-6338.
I also want to personally thank Amy Binder for all she has done preparing our building for the reopening, as well as the High Holidays. She has almost single handedly done all that is needed to make our building safe – from setting up the sanctuary for social distancing, installing everything required on the Bima to keep that area isolated, and purchasing all equipment needed to keep everybody and everything as sanitized as possible. She also put together the fantastic High
Security/SafetySpotlight By Dan Ochman, Security/Safety Committee Chair
Holiday gift bags that many of you received recently. I do know that Amy is also looking for volunteers for house duties, so please consider helping there as well.
Finally, Phoebe and I want to wish all of you a very happy and more importantly healthy year 5781. Stay safe!
Coach Dan Ochman
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All classes are via Zoom.
See hyperlinks below.
Thursdays in October
Weekly Talmud Study with Rabbi Blatt
Thursdays, October 8, 15, 22 and 29 at 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
• Join our Talmud Class – an all-levels discussion of Talmud.
https://zoom.us/j/624135476
Meeting ID: 624 135 476
Join by Phone: 646-876-9923
Fridays in October
Gutsy Torah
Fridays, October 9, 16, 23 and 30 at 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
• A weekly discussion of the Torah portion of the week.
https://zoom.us/j/237692723
Meeting ID: 237 692 723
Join by Phone: 646-876-9923
Saturdays in October
Kabbalah Study with Rabbi Marc Blatt after Services
Saturdays October 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 at 12:30 p.m.
https://zoom.us/j/795031104
Meeting ID: 795 031 104
Join by Phone: 646-876-9923
TALMUD STUDY
T R A C T A T E P E S A C H I MAn all levels discussion of Talmud.
THURSDAYS
OCTOBER 8 , 1 5 , 22 & 29
10 :30AM - 1 1 :30AM
https://zoom.us/j/624135476Join by Phone: 646-876-9923
Meeting ID: 624 135 476
Pirkei Avot teaches that one begins to learn Kabbalah at 40.
In celebration of him reaching this milestone, join Rabbi Marc Blatt
in studying the Zohar, the foundational text of Kabbalah. We will study
the text in translation. For more information on Kabbalah, click here.
All skill levels welcome. A link to the text will be provided in Rabbi Rachel Blatt’s Friday email.
KABBALAH STUDY
with Rabbi Marc Blatt
Shabbat afternoons at 12:30pm
October 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31
To �o�n: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/795031104
Kol Ami College Outreach
Are you a parent with a child (or children) in college
or grad school? Kol Ami would like to help keep them in touch with their Jewish roots!
The College Outreach Program is here to do just that. By sending holiday greetings (and gifts) several times throughout the year, the College Outreach Committee reminds the students that Kol Ami has not forgotten them, whether they’ve left Tampa or not, and that they are still in our hearts and minds.
So, if you are the parents of a college or graduate student, please send me your child’s contact information requested below, so that we may include them.
Name, mailing address, email address, and cell phone number
(I can text to remind them to check snail mail)
Thank you. If you have any questions, please contact me.
Amanda Moonitz amandamoonitz@gmail.com
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Fulfill the Mitzvah of Leishev BaSukkah in our Sukkah
Register to gather for dinner with your household (of up to 6 people) in the Congregation’sSukkah during Sukkot. There will be a total of three (3) households in the Sukkah during each
time slot. Each family will have one (1) hour to fulfill the mitzvah of Leishev BaSukkah.
Only registered households will be allowed. Bring a dairy or parve picnic meal and anybeverages you need. There will be no amenities supplied.
(I.E. tablecloths, paper products, plasticware).
Please register and read all the guidelines on the website at:https://www.kolami.org/2020-chaggim-holidays.html
Dates and Times available for registration to eat meal in the Sukkah are:Monday Oct. 5- 5:00-6:00PM; 6:15-7:15PM; 8:00-9:00PMTuesday Oct. 6- 5:00-6:00PM; 6:15-7:15PM; 8:00-9:00PM
Wednesday Oct. 7- 5:00-6:00PM; 6:15-7:15PM; 8:00-9:00PMThursday Oct. 8- 5:00-6:00PM; 6:15-7:15PM; 8:00-9:00PM
Meditate in the Sukkah:
If you would like to come to the Sukkah for a shorter visit at other designated times to meditate,please find those times and register by clicking here.
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Be a part of this celebration!Step 1 - Please click on the link below to choose aTorah portion
Step 2 - Procure a large poster board (22x28)Step 3 - As a family, create a poster representing the Torah portion you have
chosen. You can make it personal to your family. Be creative!Step 4 - The poster should include: name of the Torah portion (large enough for
people to see when they drive by), a short summary,and a picture.
Step 5 - Drop off poster at Kol Ami October 5-October 8 between 9am & 1pmStep 6 -Come to Kol Ami at 4pm on October 11th and drive -by as we "unroll" the
54 Torah portions.
Trekking Through The TorahSimchat Torah Drive- By Torah Celebration
Sunday, October 11, 2020 at 4:00pmCongregation Kol Ami Parking Lot
Come by Kol Ami to "unroll" the Torah created by ourcongregants. We would like 54 families to create one of
the 54 Torah portions.
https://signup.com/go/onHEVChFor questions contact Jenn Halls
education@kolami.org
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Donate your un-Used Computers and Monitors
for kids who can use them for school October 2020
Looking for donations of laptops, desktops, LCD /LED monitors, computer parts, USB keyboards, USB mice, etc. that you are not using anymore.
Even if it is not running, screen is broken, or you think it might be too old, I may be able to fix it or salvage parts.
I will scrub or format hard drives before gifting. If you want to donate but have files that you need, I can try to help recover them first.
Whatever can't be used, I will give to an e-scrap recycling company for proper handling.
I donate to families/kids that are doing e-learning or are sharing devices among several kids/family members first.
Contact Ari Horowitz
813-956-6766 / ahorowitz@gmail.com
Follow Us on Facebook @BrotherhoodofKolAmi
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Kol Ami Sisterhood
Shana tova. I hope that everyone had a meaning-ful holiday experience, even though these were different circumstances, and that you are all look-ing forward to a great
new year ahead.
I want to highlight the great activities that Sisterhood hosted in the past month.
We launched the virtual Sisterhood Fundraising Shopping Series. On several Thursday nights at 8:00 p.m., our very own Kol Ami congre-gants host a Zoom shopping event selling their products. Lisa Kagan kicked off this series with an educa-tional and fun event, The Body Shop at Home. She did a great job playing games with us and showing us her products. Jacqueline Ramirez hosted the next event and intro-duced us to the Sene-Gence makeup line. She gave us tips while her roommate gave her a makeover. Thank you to each of the vendors for participating in the fundraiser and giving us a fun evening!!
I urge everyone to attend the future scheduled Zoom shopping events; they will be fun! Jennifer Zimmer will reschedule her popular LulaRoe
By Roberta Baer, Sisterhood President
“ Bloom where your seeds are planted”
clothing line shopping event. Coren Weiss is an Interior Decorator who will teach us the art of decorating our homes. Bonnie Elozory will teach us how to make Tallitot and will also sell them. Camryn Cross is an enterprising young artist who will show us how to make jewelry at home and will also have some of her lovely jewelry for sale. Thank you to Karen Schilit and Amanda Moonitz for helping me
(Sisterhood continued on next page)
make this shopping series successful and memorable. Please contact Sisterhood if you are interested in being a vendor at Sisterhood.Kol Ami.Tampa@ gmail.com.
Our popular virtual cooking series continues. On Sunday, September 13, Karen Borden demonstrated how to make an apple cake for Rosh Hashanah. She was super enthusiastic and a great teacher. The best part was that we had a beautiful dessert for our holiday dinner. After Karen’s cook-
SECOND ANNUAL SHERRY SUKEL z”l MEMORIAL FLORIDA REGION WLCJ TORAH FUND DAY OF STUDY
“Healing our Bodies and Healing our Spirits B’Yachad…Together Through Torah”
Sunday, October 18th
Where: Everywhere! This will be a VIRTUAL event on Zoom, hosted by
Congregation Kol Ami of Tampa’s Sisterhood (Zoom Link to follow) Coffee and Schmooze: 9:30 a.m. Sessions: 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Welcome by Debbi Kaner Goldich, WLCJ International President
Guest Scholars Rabbi Rachel Blatt, Congregation Kol Ami, Tampa Rabbi Danielle Upbin, Congregation Beth Shalom, Clearwater
Virtual Lunchtime Presentation of Certificates of Achievement to
Florida Region Sisterhoods who met or exceeded their Torah Fund Goals last year
Remarks by Torah Fund International Chairperson, Barbara Ezring Suggested Contribution: In lieu of the couvert for morning coffee and lunch and the Mitzvah Project, we are suggesting a minimum $18 contribution to Torah Fund.
To Register for this Event Please CLICK HERE
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Kol Ami Sisterhood (cont’d)
Kol Ami Sisterhood
(Sisterhood continued on next page)
judaic designsjudaic designsjudaic designsHosted by
bonnie elozory
S I S T E RHO O D V I R T UAL F UNDRA I S I N G S HOP P I N G S ER I E S
ALL CONGREGANTS INTERESTED IN BEING FUTURE VENDORS INOUR VIRTUAL FUNDRAISING SHOPPING SERIES, PLEASE CONTACT
SISTERHOOD.KOLAMI.TAMPA@GMAIL.COM
Thursday, Oct. 15at 8pm
No RSVP needed.All friends are welcome.
BONN I E S P EC I A L I Z E S I N C U STOM D E S I G NED TA L L I T OT . S H E L OVE S WORK I N G W I TH THE C L I E NT T O D E S I G N A TA L L I S
THAT RE F L ECTS THE I R U N I Q UE P ER SONAL I T Y . S H E HAS MANY READY-MADE TA L L I T OT .
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ing demonstration, a representative of Women’s League request-ed her recipe to put in the Women’s League Sukkah Cookbook. Thank you, Karen.
When Brotherhood and Sisterhood teamed up to play virtual Bingo, we had no idea how successful it would be. We had a great number of congregants join Zoom and play. I am guessing that they wanted a chance at the fantastic gifts that each winner received. The winners were:
☺ Steve Specter won a Bombay Chair from Pier 1.
☺ Rafi Blatt won a shopping spree at Toys R Us.
☺ Cindy Korenvaes won dinner for a month at Sweet Tomatoes.
☺ Randie Specter won all the shoes she wants from Payless Shoes.
☺ Roberta Baer won fine jewelry from Charming Charlies.
☺ Alan Borden won a shopping day at Lord and Taylor.
☺ Barry Dvorchik won a Royal Caribbean cruise for his whole family anytime in October, 2020
☺ The grand prize went to Jon Zimmer. He won a free Kiddush Shabbat lunch for the entire family when Kol Ami re-opens for lunches.
Many thanks to Darren Kasenetz for sending out the Bingo cards and taking the RSVPs. Thank you to Sharon Cross for her continuous help in everything that I do. Mitch Weiss, thank you
for being the Zoom host, and special thanks to Mario Rodriguez for working with me to plan this great, fun time. We will surely do this again.
Our Sisterhood is hosting (on Zoom) a big event on Sunday, October 18, at 10:00 a.m. The Florida Woman’s League for Conservative Judaism is having their 2nd Annual Sherry Sukel (z”l) Memorial Torah Fund Day of Study “at” Congregation Kol Ami. Kol Ami is hosting this virtual program that is open to all Woman’s League sisters. Please mark your calendars and attend this event on October 18. Registration and the flyer with all the information are on the Kol Ami website, and in the ChaiLites.
This year will be one to remember. But we all belong to the Kol Ami family, and together we will stay strong. I hope that in the coming New Year, you look to become more involved in our Sisterhood. My motto is, “Bloom where your seeds are planted.”
Chag Sukkot Same’ach! Roberta Baer Sisterhood.Kol Ami.Tampa@gmail.com
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Kol Ami Sisterhood (cont’d)
Kol Ami Sisterhood Annual Paid Up Membership Event
Multigenerational Birthday Party Celebration with Tampa Bay Party Project On Zoom
Sunday, November 1st at 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
We invite everyone to join us to party with Jenn Bade, founder and Executive Director of Tampa Bay Party Project, a nonprofit organization
that recognizes and celebrates underserved children who otherwise would not experience the joy of having a birthday party.
Learn how to decorate birthday cakes, & create appropriate party themes for celebrating birthdays. Enjoy entertainment with Sisterhood
participation, special presentations from children, chat rooms, and some surprises along the way.
Tzedakah project for this event:
All your generous gifts will benefit Tampa’s underserved children. Please either mail checks written to the Tampa Bay Party Project, or send
Amazon, Target and/or Walmart gift cards to:
Kol Ami Sisterhood3919 Moran Road
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Directions
Preheat oven 350°
In a double boiler stir until well blended and smooth:• unsweetened baking chocolate• sugar• boiling water• butter
In a large bowl mix:• flour• baking soda• salt
Combine the chocolate mixture and flower mixture in a large bowl and then add:
• lightly beaten eggs• sour cream
Pour into a greased and floured tube pan.
Bake 55 minutes. Enjoy!
This month’s recipe features Randie Specter’s Family Special Sour Cream Chocolate Cake.Food is an important part of any family celebration. This deliciously wonderful fudgy cake has been a family favorite for many years. It is so easy to make, too.
Sour Cream Chocolate Cake
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Kol Ami Sisterhood (cont’d)
Sisterhood’s Kitchen
Baking Apple Cake with Karen BordenSeptember 13
Ingredients
• 4 squares unsweetened baking chocolate
• 2 cups sugar• 1 cup boiling water• ¼ pound butter• 2 cups flour• 1 ½ tsp baking soda• ½ tsp salt• 2 eggs
• ½ pint sour cream
It gives me pleasure to introduce our sister Staci Cross. Staci is married to Kevin and they have three children: Camryn (17), Abigail (15), and Hayden (14).
She is a part-time paralegal and full-time Mama. She loves her kids so much that she may be called a “Smother.” Her goal is to raise kind, happy, and compassion-ate humans. Staci is extremely passionate about her family and friends. She feels extremely lucky to have awesome parents, awesome in-laws, and awesome friends. Even in this crazy time of COVID, seeing her people is important, even if it is only hanging out in the driveway. Staci loves playing all kinds of cards and has a weekly spades game with friends. Her favorite Jewish foods are noodle kugels, chopped liver, gefilte fish, and farfel, to name a few. Staci is proud to be a Kol Ami sister because of the good that Sisterhood does for our community.
Meet a Sister of Sisterhood: Staci Cross
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Kol Ami Sisterhood (cont’d)
Your Torah Fund contribution strengthens and perpetuates Conservative/Masorti Judaism throughout the world.
Receive the Torah Fund pin for 5781 as
OUR GIFT TO YOU in recognition of your generous support.
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A campaign to ensure our legacy to future generations of Conservative Jews by providing:RabbisCantorsEducators and Administratorsfor Day Schools and Synagogue Schools
Synagogue AdministratorsSocial WorkersScholarsProfessional and Lay LeadersResearchersand more
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You are Torah Fundat any level:Keter Kavod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5,000Scholarship Patron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,500Patron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,200Associate Patron. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 600Guardian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 300Benefactor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 180
Torah Fund pin for 2020–2021: B’Yachad, TogetherThe Torah Fund theme for 2020–2021 is B’Yachad, which means ‘Together’. Wearing this pin signifies the joy of sisterhood members working together year-round to make important contributions to the Jewish community through their volunteer efforts at synagogues across the United States and Canada. Our pride in being Jewish shows in everything we do. We are high achievers in our professional and personal lives, and we accomplish even more together! Each of us is one small nugget of gold, but together our small gifts reflect and refract the light inside us, and help each other shine. Together, since 1942, the modest contributions of thousands of individuals to this grassroots fundraising effort called Torah Fund have helped to educate and train each generation of rabbis, cantors, scholars, educators, summer camp directors, chaplains, campus Jewish life staff, and committed lay leaders. These are the people who guide and teach, console and uplift our people, one soul at a time, whether in person or remotely, during these challenging times. We make this happen together. Join us!
For information, please contact your Sisterhood Torah Fund Chair or Lisa Paule at lipaule@jtsa.edu or (212) 678-8876.
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Kol Ami Sisterhood and Brotherhood
Brotherhood Zoom Happy Hour September 5
Brotherhood/Sisterhood Bingo NightAugust 30
Hearing Mens’ VoicesSeptember 6
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Kol Ami Brotherhood
Shanah Tovah Umetukah! I hope these recent Days of Awe provided you with many oppor-tunities for quiet introspection, meaningful teshuvah, and spiritual renewal, despite the unusual circumstances and non-traditional services. In line with the theme of doing things in a completely new and different way (thanks
to COVID-19), we’ve got some special upcoming events for you.
Do you enjoy a good, authentic, kosher deli sandwich (and who doesn’t?), especially with the traditional sides (e.g., cole slaw, pickle)? If so, then you will certainly enjoy our twist on last year’s Steaks in the Sukkah. This Sukkot, we are having a “Sammich in the Sukkah!” On Monday, October 5th at 6:30 p.m., we will be sharing a special and fun meal in our own respective home Sukkahs (via Zoom). If you want a complete kosher sammich meal for a reasonable fee (whether you have your own Sukkah at home or not), all you have to do is go to the Brotherhood webpage (on kolami.org) and click on the pertinent RSVP but-ton, which will take you to our online Jo-El’s order form. Once there, you’ll be able to choose from various types of sandwiches (e.g., corned beef, pastrami, turkey, egg salad) and side dishes (cole slaw, potato salad or macaroni salad), and you’ll get a pick-le too (and maybe even a sweet parve surprise!). There will also be a vegetarian (and possibly gluten-free) option, if you prefer. We will have your order ready for pick-up in the north Kol Ami parking lot earlier in the day on Monday, October 5th (times to be announced). We are anticipating a great response, so be sure to RSVP and place your order early… how many sammiches do you think Jo-El’s can make in a day?
On Thursday night (8:00 p.m.), October 29th, we will be hold-ing our 3rd annual Craft Beer Tasting and Brewery Tour event (on Zoom). We will be tasting a variety of Florida-inspired and Tampa-brewed beers from Coppertail Brewing Company and will be guided through their history, brewing process, and the finer points of beer tasting by Coppertail’s Chief Operating Officer, Ken Foutch. For little more than what you’d pay for 3-4 pints at your favorite watering hole, you will be able to sample up to 5 different Coppertail beers, along with some pretzels to cleanse your palate in between brews. Once again, we will be accepting RSVPs online through the Brotherhood webpage, and distribut-ing the packaged beers earlier in the day on Thursday the 29th (times to be announced). Pick up your cold beers, take them home, and then join us on Zoom at 8:00 p.m. for a great time as we enjoy these tasty brewskies and learn all about them from Ken. It is going to be a great night, and don’t worry if you have
By Mario Rodriguez, Brotherhood President
A Brand New Day to go to work in the morning… although we may taste up to 6 beers, you certainly don’t have to finish all 6 cans!
Last, but not least, we will be holding our monthly virtual Happy Hour on Saturday, October 24th at 8:30pm (on Zoom). This time we hope to talk about Tampa Bay sports trivia, which you won’t want to miss if you are a true fan of Tampa Bay sports (Lightning, Rays, and Buccaneers). Even if you’re not a big sports fan, you will still have a good time hanging out and sharing a few laughs with your Brotherhood friends. The following morning, Sunday, October 25th at 10:15am (following Minyan), we will have our next Hearing Men’s Voices discussion group. At this moment, I am awaiting confirmation of our discussion topic (possibly on retirement planning, men’s health, or “open session,” where the group can pick the topic). Whatever the topic will be, I am sure you will find it interesting, worthwhile, and a good opportunity to learn, grow, and strengthen the bonds we share as Jewish men.
As always, I invite you to attend our next Brotherhood Board meeting on Monday, October 19th at 6:00 p.m., if you are interested in learning more about us and/or if you have any ideas, suggestions or feedback you’d like to share with us. We are always eager to hear from our members, so don’t be shy… our board meetings are almost always open to our members. In addition, I want to encourage you to get involved in your Brotherhood, attend one of our fun social events, participate in a meaningful discussion on an important topic for Jewish men, or volunteer to help out with one of our programs or service projects. We need you! You are welcome to call me (813-928-2659) or email me (mariosrodriguez@gmail.com) any time if you need any information, have a question, or want to get involved. I’d love to hear from you. In the meantime, may you and your loved ones be inscribed and sealed in the Book of Life for a happy, healthy and sweet new year!
L’shalom, in brotherhood, Mario Rodriguez
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Kol Ami Brotherhood (cont’d)
Join us for Sammich in the Sukkah Sorry, no steaks this year!
Catered by Jo-El's St. Pete Kosher Deli Monday, October 5th, 2020
6:30 PM on Zoom All are welcome
$20 Brotherhood Members / $25 non-BKA members ***RSVP Required and Prepayment Appreciated***
View meal options and place your order when you RSVP online then pick it up in the North Parking Lot at Kol Ami
between 2:00-6:00 pm, Oct. 5th. Take your meal home to your Sukkah (if you have one)!
Join us on Zoom at 6:30PM on October 5th.
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RSVP on Brotherhood’s webpage by October 2nd by Noon go to https://www.kolami.org/brotherhood.html
or call the Front Office 813-962-6338 if you cannot go online!
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Kol Ami Brotherhood (cont’d)
The Brotherhood of Kol Ami invites you to participate in our next Hearing Men’s Voices (HMV) small group discussion on
Sunday, October 25th at 10:15am We will be discussing the issue of men’s health as we age, including some of the common health problems men face and the obstacles that often prevent us from
seeking care. Why do so many of us find it difficult to talk about our health concerns? Join us as we share some of our own personal experiences with
health and illness. Come learn how to better care for yourself and encourage others to do the same.
Please RSVP to brotherhood.kolami@gmail.com
Join the Zoom Meeting at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81615439356
Meeting ID: 81615439356 HMV discussion groups provide a safe, supportive and confidential space where we can dis-cuss and explore issues of mutual concern that bear on our lives as Jewish men. Join us for this rich and rewarding opportunity to learn, grow, and strengthen our connections with one another.
Follow Us on Facebook @BrotherhoodofKolAmi
Hearing Men’s Voices Topic: MEN’S HEALTH
Co-facilitated by Michael “Doc” Binder and Mario Rodriguez
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Kol Ami Brotherhood (cont’d)
Join us for our Craft Beer Tasting and Brewery Event
with Coppertail Brewing Co. Thursday, October 29th, 2020
8PM-10PM on Zoom All over 21 years are welcome to participate
$15 Brotherhood Member / $20 non-BKA members ***RSVP Required and Prepayment Appreciated***
Pick up your flight of 5 beers at Kol Ami between Oct 27-29th before the event so we have the freshest beer possible
then join us on Zoom at 8PM on October 29th
ZOOM Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85246439397 Meeting ID: 852 4643 9397
Find our event on the Kol Ami calendar to RSVP on Kol Ami’s website by October 23rd or by
email to: brotherhood.kolami@gmail.com with the Subject : Craft Beer Tasting and Brewery Event 2020
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Shalom Kol Ami,
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! I love the Fall. This Fall will inevitably be different than those of the past, but we will still be Jews,
and we will still celebrate all the wonders of the season with our families and friends, even if it is virtual. We have all just reached the New Year, 5781. It looked different and felt different too! Virtual Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur Junior Congregation just isn’t the same without a plate full of challah, cookies, pretzels and washing them down with delicious lemonade. One thing that has not changed – Dr. David Berger did not disappoint our Toddler-1st graders with his wonderful Young Children’s Service! Also, Youth Services would not be the same without our USYers who always do a great job with Junior Congregation! We very much appreciate the support and help from our congregants, USYers, our Religious School teachers, and Maci Morse!! Life is different, but we are still Jews and still here! Here’s to 5781 – may it be happy and healthy with a bit of sweet and salty mixed in!
This month, we hope to see everyone at our virtual Sukkot Programs. We will have Junior Congregation on Sukkot Day 1 and Day 2; Maci, our new Youth Director, will be hanging out with me and the kids ages 2nd grade-12th grade! We will also have our Virtual Pizza in the Hut: Make, Bake, and Shake! Sukkot program on Wednesday, October 7th. It is a shul-wide Pizza Bake via Zoom hosted by Kol Yeladim! We can’t wait!
SCHool SCHpielBy Jennifer Halls, Education Director
Bringing the Fall Chaggim to a close is Simchat Torah. Again, we will have Virtual Junior Congregation in the morning on Sunday, October 11th led by our USYers, and then at 4:00 p.m., we will hold our Drive-By Torah Trek Celebration in our Synagogue parking lot! While you are participating in this fun program, we will also be handing out Religious School Supplies for October and November to our Kol Yeladim families.
I know that we are in the middle of a pandemic and things are hard for every-one right now, so I especially want to thank all the parents who have helped make virtual Religious School a success. We have had nearly perfect attendance for Wednesday and Sunday School and our Saturday Shabbat School has had perfect attendance in September too! I am truly appreciative of your commit-ment to your child’s Jewish education. Todah Rabah!
The Academy at Kol Ami is off to a great start! We have had our initial meeting with students and parents, and we are excited to bring our “Out of the Box” Academy program to our post B’nai Mitzvah students. Our first Module begins on Wednesday, October 14th for our 8th-12th graders. If you have not registered for Academy and would like to attend, please register online at www.kolami.org. We hope to fill up our Zoom boxes to maximum capacity :).
I want to wish all our Kol Yeladim families a very HAPPY and HEALTHY New Year! Please reach out to us if you have any questions, comments, or concerns!
Stay safe & healthy, Jennifer Halls
Upcoming Dates(All virtual via Zoom unless otherwise noted)
10/3 ..... Shabbat School (6th & 7th Grades) 9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Sukkot Day 1, Jr. Congregation (2nd-12th Grades) 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
10/4 ..... Sukkot Day 2 Jr. Congregation (2nd-12th Grades) 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
10/7 Virtual Pizza in the Hut: Make, Bake and Shake! 5:30-7:30 p.m.
10/11 ... Simchat Torah Jr. Congregation (2nd-12th Grades) 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Simchat Torah Drive-Through Torah Celebration 4:00 p.m.
10/14 ... Wednesday School (3rd - 7th Grades) 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
10/14 ... Academy (8th-12th Grades) 5:30-7:00 p.m.
10/14 ... Confirmation (10th Grade Only) 8:00-9:00 p.m.
10/17 ... Addy Visher’s Bat Mitzvah 9:30 a.m.
10/18 ... Sunday School (PreK-7th Grades) 10:00-11:15am (early dismissal)
10/18 ... Parade of Pets 12:00 p.m.
10/21 ... Wednesday School (3rd - 7th Grades) 5:00-7:00 p.m.
10/24 ... Shabbat School (6th & 7th Grades) 9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
10/25 ... Sunday School (PreK-5th Grades) 10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
10/28 ... Wednesday School (3rd - 7th Grades) 5:00-7:00 p.m.
10/28 ... Academy (8th-12th Grades) 5:30-7:00 p.m.
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SCHool SCHpiel (cont’d)
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Additional Details To Follow
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Day 1: Saturday, Sept.1�
Day 2: Sunday, Sept.20
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Day 2: Sunday, Oct.4
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Additional Details To Follow
ZOOM into Shabbat!with Rabbi Blatt & Todah!
Friday, October 2 at 5:30pmA virtual service for kids 6 and under and their families
https://zoom.us/j/104325851
Join us forShabbat songs,
stories, andactivities!
Addyson Visher October 17, 2020 / 29 Tishrei 5781
Addy Visher is a 7th grade student at Hillel Academy of Tampa. She has a real passion for art and wishes that she
could be more accomplished at doing art. Addy says, “Art is a fun way to express yourself.” In addition to this hobby, Addy swims on the Carrollwood Village Swim Team to get in her exercise.
Addy considers her greatest achievement so far to be her ability to work very hard to over-come any obstacles in her way. How inspiring! The qualities she considers the most important in a friend are “someone who is kind, listens, and is always there for me.” Sounds like Addy is also a good friend to others.
Because of the Covid-19 pandemic, many of Addy’s family and friends plan to attend her Bat Mitzvah virtually, though there will be a few local people who will join her in person in the Kol Ami sanctuary. Unfortunately, because of the pandemic, Addy does not plan to have a Bat Mitzvah party. Congregation Kol Ami wishes Addy a hearty mazal tov and will be very proud to have her lead us from the bima in Shabbat services!
B’nai Mitzvah Beat By Jody Sampson-Nair
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COMMUNITY FOOD BANKNow serving more than 5,700 families annually
COMMUNITYFOODBANKREQUESTSFORFOODINCREASED20%IN12MONTHS
NOWSERVINGMORETHAN5,700FAMILIESANNUALLY
HELPINGISASEASYAS1-2-3
FILLAGROCERYBAGwithnon-perishablefood(noglass).TUNA●PEANUTBUTTER●PASTA●CEREALCANNEDFRUIT●COOKIES●RICE●BEANS
WRITEACHECKtoTampaJewishFamilyServices.Enablesagencytopurchasefoodwhenit’sneeded.
DONATEAGIFTCARD($10or$20)Publix,WinnDixie,TargetorWalmartgiftcardsenablefamiliestopurchaseperishablefoodsorprescriptions.
Thankyouforhelpingtoprovideessentialservicestothoseinourcommunitywhoneeditmost.
FormoreinformationabouttheTJFS’CommunityFoodBank,contactLeaMerrillDavidson-Bern,foodbankdirectorandvolunteercoordinator,at813-960-1848.
Write a Check to Tampa Jewish Family ServicesEnables agency to purchase food when it’s needed.
COMMUNITYFOODBANKREQUESTSFORFOODINCREASED20%IN12MONTHS
NOWSERVINGMORETHAN5,700FAMILIESANNUALLY
HELPINGISASEASYAS1-2-3
FILLAGROCERYBAGwithnon-perishablefood(noglass).TUNA●PEANUTBUTTER●PASTA●CEREALCANNEDFRUIT●COOKIES●RICE●BEANS
WRITEACHECKtoTampaJewishFamilyServices.Enablesagencytopurchasefoodwhenit’sneeded.
DONATEAGIFTCARD($10or$20)Publix,WinnDixie,TargetorWalmartgiftcardsenablefamiliestopurchaseperishablefoodsorprescriptions.
Thankyouforhelpingtoprovideessentialservicestothoseinourcommunitywhoneeditmost.
FormoreinformationabouttheTJFS’CommunityFoodBank,contactLeaMerrillDavidson-Bern,foodbankdirectorandvolunteercoordinator,at813-960-1848.
Donate a Gift Card (in $10 or $20 increments)
Publix or Target gift cards enable families to purchase perishable foods or prescriptions.
You Can
Help!Helping
is as easy as 1-2-3!
And then please... • Mail to Kol Ami,
3919 Moran Road, Tampa 33618
Thank you for helping to provide essential services to those in our community who need it most.
For more information about the TJFS Community Food Bank, contact Lea Merrill Davidson-Bern, Food Bank Director and Volunteer Coordinator, at 813-960-1848.
In "Pawson"Parade of Pets
JOIN US FOR OUR ANNUAL
Sunday, October 18, 202012:00 - 1:00 PM
Birchat BehemotBlessing of the Beasts
Meet in the North (B)arking Lot.Please join us and bring your pet!
All are welcome!
Registration is required.Please click here to register.
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The Academy at Kol Ami 2020-2021We invite all 8th - 12th graders to join us for a year of discussion and learning.
"Out Of The Box"Academy Dates
Introduction (with parents)Wednesday, 9/2/2020 6-7pm
Module A (Completely Online)Wednesday, 10/14/2020: 5:30-7pmWednesday, 10/28/2020: 5:30-7pmWednesday, 11/4/2020: 5:30-7pm
Saturday, 11/14/2020 Academy Shabbat: 9:30am-12pmModule B (In person or Online)
Sunday, 1/24/2021: 10:30am-12:30pmSunday, 2/7/2021: 10:30am-12:30pmSunday, 2/21/2021: 10:30am-12:30pm
Saturday, 3/6/2021 (Academy Shabbat 9:30am-12pm)Module C (In person or online)
Sunday, 4/11/2021: 10:30am-12:30pmSunday, 4/25/2021: 10:30am-12:30pm
Wednesday, 5/12/2021: 5:30-7pmSaturday, 5/22/2021 (Academy Shabbat: 9:30am-12pm)
Confirmation: Grade 10 Only (8-9pm Via Zoom)Wednesday, 9/9/2020: 8-9pm
Wednesday, 10/14/2020: 5:30-7pm*, 8-9pmWednesday, 11/4/2020: 5:30-7pm*,8-9pm
Wednesday, 12/9/2020: 8-9pmWednesday, 1/13/2021: 8-9pmWednesday, 2/10/2021: 8-9pmWednesday, 3/3/2021: 8-9pmWednesday, 4/14/2021: 8-9pm
Wednesday, 5/12/2021: 5:30-7pm*,8-9pm
*On these dates, Confirmation students will also have Academy from 5:30-7pm with an hour break for dinner or snacks.
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You can register your child for a Kol Ami Youth Group now
by simply clicking here to access the Youth Group Registration Form
from the Kol Ami website.
Shanah Tovah! With the Jewish New Year come new programs, friends, and experiences. This may mean making a new friend at a Kadima program, taking a new virtual class with Chaverim and Boneem, or even cooking a new recipe with USY. Rosh Hashana allows us to try new things and get back into the
activities we already know and love.
As the saying goes, “New Year, New Me.” With the extensive changes that we have had to make throughout our daily lives recently, we are provided with an opportunity to work on our old friendships and start new ones. Technology has become our best friend and our best form of interaction with our loved ones as 5780 comes to a close. Synagogue programs have become virtual, USY and Kadima Conventions are held through cyber-space, and email has gotten more attention than it has in years. Despite our social limitations during this time, this does not mean we should neglect our relationships with others and with ourselves.
That being said, the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism (USCJ) has introduced USYfi Fall to allow our pre-teens and teens to continue with international and regional program-ming and social events. USYfi has opened up Kadima and USY programming all over the United States – and Canada – to 5th through 12th graders with an all-access pass! For more infor-mation, or to register for USYfi Fall, please go to https://www.usy.org/myusyfifall/ or contact me at youth@kolami.org for more information.
I have branded 5781 as “The Year of Self-Care.” I hope you all take the time to appreciate the people in your lives, make sure you are staying healthy and find things to enjoy regularly in your life. I look forward to 5781 bringing us back out in the world and back together. I hope you all have a happy, healthy, and sweet New Year.
Youth GroupsMaci Morse, Youth Director
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Art with Nature
with Chaverim!
Join us for an art project with things you canfind out in nature (and some paint).
Before the zoom, go outside and collectleaves, stick, flowers, fruits, and whatever
pieces of nature you see!
Other materials you will need include:Paper (or something to paint on)
A paint brushPaint
Please RSVP to Maci to get the Zoom infoyouth@kolami.org
904-327-1910
12:30PM | October 18, 2020
Pre-K, Kindergarten, First Grade, and Second Grade
Science with Boneem: Pumpkin Slime Edition!Join us on October 18 at 2 pm fora pumpkin-scented slime-making
class over zoom!
Materials Needed:2 bowlsBorax
White school glueOrange food coloring
Hot WaterPumpkin Spice
RSVP to Maci to get the zoom link
youth@kolami.org
904-327-1910
Third, Fourth, and Fifth Graders Join us for
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Youth Groups (cont’d)
Tie Dye with USY
(from home)Join us on October 18 at 6 PM for a
virtual tie dye party!Tie dye paints and rubber bands are
available to be picked up or delivered. RSVP by October 2nd in order to get
the supplies!
youth@kolami.org904-327-1910
For more information, contact
maci morse at youth@kolami.org
or 904-327-1910
Join us for aVirtual ScavengerHunt with KAUSY
Calling all high schoolers!
Please contact Maci to RSVP and get theZoom link at
youth@kolami.org or 904-327-1910
October 25th at 7 PM
Can you escape?
Kadima VirtualEscape Room
Middle schoolers, join us on
Sunday, October 18th at 4PM for a Zoom Escape
Room! Please RSVP toMaci Morse for the Zoom
link.youth@kolami.org
904-327-1910
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Chef Max Sherard (813) 505-5142 max@noshcaterers.com
Mazel Tov! Max with his Zeydeh and Bubbe (Irv and Barbara Shargaa of Orlando) on Bubbe’s 90th birthday. Zeydeh turned 90 in May, right before their 65th wedding anniversary.
Chef Max Sherard (813) 505-5142 max@noshcaterers.com
Mazel Tov! Max with his Zeydeh and Bubbe (Irv and Barbara Shargaa of Orlando) on Bubbe’s 90th birthday. Zeydeh turned 90 in May, right before their 65th wedding anniversary.
Chef Max Sherard (813) 505-5142 max@noshcaterers.com
Mazel Tov! Max with his Zeydeh and Bubbe (Irv and Barbara Shargaa of Orlando) on Bubbe’s 90th birthday. Zeydeh turned 90 in May, right before their 65th wedding anniversary.
Chef Max Sherard (813) 505-5142 max@noshcaterers.com
Mazel Tov! Max with his Zeydeh and Bubbe (Irv and Barbara Shargaa of Orlando) on Bubbe’s 90th birthday. Zeydeh turned 90 in May, right before their 65th wedding anniversary.
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Phone: (813) 963-6701
Email: jason@proinsuranceflorida.com
Web:
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Daily Minyan
Monday - Thursday at 7:30 p.m. The ZOOM link for the Daily minyanim is: https://zoom.us/j/502257197 | Meeting ID: 502 257 197
Join by Phone: 646-876-9923
Livestreamed here: www.kolami.org/streaming.html
Sunday Minyan at 9:15 a.m. The ZOOM link for the Sunday minyan is: https://zoomus/j/661453821 | Meeting ID: 661 453 821
Join by Phone: 646-876-9923
Livestreamed here: www.kolami.org/streaming.html
Friday Evening Shabbat Services
Friday Night Kabbalat Shabbat Services at 6:30 p.m.https://zoom.us/j/795031104 | Meeting ID: 795 031 104
Join by Phone: 646-876-9923
Livestreamed here: www.kolami.org/streaming.html
Zoom into Shabbat with Rabbi Blatt and TodahFriday, October 2 at 5:30 p.m.https://zoom.us/j/104325851 | Meeting ID: 104 325 851
Join by Phone: 646-876-9923
Livestreamed here: www.kolami.org/streaming.html
Erev Sukkot / Shabbat ServicesFriday, October 2 at 6:30 p.m.https://zoom.us/j/795031104 | Meeting ID: 795 031 104
Join by Phone: 646-876-9923
Livestreamed here: www.kolami.org/streaming.html
Erev Shemini Atzeret / Shabbat ServicesFriday, October 9 at 6:30 p.m.https://zoom.us/j/795031104 | Meeting ID: 795 031 104
Join by Phone: 646-876-9923
Livestreamed here: www.kolami.org/streaming.html
New Member Shabbat ServicesFriday, October 30 at 6:30 p.m.https://zoom.us/j/795031104 | Meeting ID: 795 031 104
Join by Phone: 646-876-9923
Livestreamed here: www.kolami.org/streaming.html
Saturday Shabbat Services
Saturday Morning Shabbat Services at 9:30 a.m.https://zoom.us/j/795031104 | Meeting ID: 795 031 104
Join by Phone: 646-876-9923
Livestreamed here: www.kolami.org/streaming.html
Sukkot Day 1 Services / Shabbat Services Saturday, October 3 at 9:30 a.m.https://zoom.us/j/795031104 | Meeting ID: 795 031 104
Join by Phone: 646-876-9923
Livestreamed here: www.kolami.org/streaming.html
Sukkot Day 1 Ma’ariv ServicesSaturday, October 3 at 7:30 p.m.https://zoom.us/j/795031104 | Meeting ID: 795 031 104
Join by Phone: 646-876-9923
Livestreamed here: www.kolami.org/streaming.html
Shemini Atzeret Services / Shabbat Services / YizkorSaturday, October 10 at 9:30 a.m.https://zoom.us/j/795031104 | Meeting ID: 795 031 104
Join by Phone: 646-876-9923
Livestreamed here: www.kolami.org/streaming.html
Erev Simchat Torah ServicesSaturday, October 10 at 7:30 p.m.https://zoom.us/j/795031104 | Meeting ID: 795 031 104
Join by Phone: 646-876-9923
Livestreamed here: www.kolami.org/streaming.html
Shabbat Services - Bat Mitzvah of Addyson VisherSaturday, October 17 at 9:30 a.m.https://zoom.us/j/795031104 | Meeting ID: 795 031 104
Join by Phone: 646-876-9923
Livestreamed here: www.kolami.org/streaming.html
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October 2020 Calendar: Services, Events & Classes
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October 2020 Calendar: Services, Events & Classes (cont’d)
Tie Dye with USYSunday, October 18 at 6:00 p.m.RSVP to Maci at youth@kolami.org for Zoom link.
USY Virtual Scavenger HuntSunday, October 25 at 7:00 p.m.RSVP to Maci at youth@kolami.org for Zoom link.
Brotherhood: Hearing Men’s Voices Sunday, October 25 at 10:15 a.m.https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81615439356 | Meeting ID: 816 1543 9356
Mondays
Brotherhood: Sammich in the Sukkah Monday, October 5 at 6:30 p.m.https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83521328776 | Meeting ID: 835 2132 8776
Tuesdays
Kol Ami’s 3rd Trivia Night via ZoomTuesday, October 27 at 8:00 pm.https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87398799630 | Meeting ID: 873 9879 9630
Wednesdays
Virtual Pizza in the Hut: Make, Bake and Shake!Wednesday, October 7 at 5:30 pm.https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83034934908 | Meeting ID: 830 3493 4908
Thursdays
Talmud ClassThursdays, October 8, 15, 22 and 29 at 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.Weekly Talmud study class with Rabbi Blatt.
https://zoom.us/j/624135476 | Meeting ID: 624 135 476
Sisterhood Virtual Fundraising Shopping Series: Event hosted by Bonnie Elozory Thursday, October 15 at 8:00 p.m.https://zoom.us/j/84265459603 | Meeting ID: 842 6545 9603
Sisterhood Virtual Fundraising Shopping Series: Event hosted by Coren Weiss Thursday, October 22 at 8:00 p.m.https://zoom.us/j/83017672752 | Meeting ID: 830 1767 2752
Brotherhood: Virtual Craft Beer Tasting & Brewery TourThursday, October 29 at 8:00 p.m.https://zoom.us/j85246439397 | Meeting ID: 852 4643 9397
Sundays
Sukkot Day 2 ServiceSunday, October 4 at 9:30 a.m.https://zoom.us/j/795031104 | Meeting ID: 795 031 104
Livestreamed here: www.kolami.org/streaming.html
Sukkot Day 2: Ma’ariv ServiceSunday, October 4 at 7:30 p.m.https://zoom.us/j/795031104 | Meeting ID: 795 031 104
Livestreamed here: www.kolami.org/streaming.html
Simchat Torah ServiceSunday, October 11 at 9:30 a.m.https://zoom.us/j/795031104 | Meeting ID: 795 031 104
Livestreamed here: www.kolami.org/streaming.html
Simchat Torah Drive-Through Celebration (In-Person)Sunday, October 11 at 4:00 p.m.Congregation Kol Ami Parking Lot
Simchat Torah Ma’ariv ServiceSunday, October 11 at 7:30 p.m.https://zoom.us/j/795031104 | Meeting ID: 795 031 104
Livestreamed here: www.kolami.org/ streaming.html
Sisterhood Virtual Regional Torah Fund Day of StudySunday, October 18 at 9:30 a.m.
Click HERE to Register.
Parade of Pets (In Person)Sunday, October 18 at 12:00 p.m.Kol Ami North (B)arking Lot
Art with Nature with ChaverimSunday, October 18 at 12:30 p.m.RSVP to Maci at youth@kolami.org for Zoom link.
Science with Boneem: Pumpkin Slime Edition!Sunday, October 18 at 2:00 p.m.RSVP to Maci at youth@kolami.org for Zoom link.
Kadima: Virtual Escape RoomSunday, October 18 at 4:00 p.m.RSVP to Maci at youth@kolami.org for Zoom link.
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October 2020 Calendar: Services, Events & Classes (cont’d)
Fridays
Gutsy TorahFridays, October 9, 16, 23, and 30 at 10:30-11:30 a.m.A weekly discussion of the Torah Portion of the week.
https://zoom.us/j/237692723 | Meeting ID: 237 692 723
Friday night Kabbalat Shabbat ServicesFridays at 6:30 p.m.https://zoom.us/j/795031104 | Meeting ID: 795 031 104
Join by Phone: 646-876-9923
Livestreamed here: www.kolami.org/ streaming.html
Zoom into Shabbat with Rabbi Blatt and Todah Friday, October 2 at 5:30 p.m.https://zoom.us/j/104325851 | Meeting ID: 104 325 851
Join by Phone: 646-876-9923
Livestreamed here: www.kolami.org/ streaming.html
Erev Sukkot Services / Shabbat ServicesFriday, October 2 at 6:30 p.m.https://zoom.us/j/795031104 | Meeting ID: 795 031 104
Join by Phone: 646-876-9923
Livestreamed here: www.kolami.org/streaming.html
Erev Shemini Atzeret / Shabbat ServicesFriday, October 9 at 6:30 p.m.https://zoom.us/j/795031104 | Meeting ID: 795 031 104
Join by Phone: 646-876-9923
Livestreamed here: www.kolami.org/streaming.html
New Member Shabbat ServicesFriday, October 30 at 6:30 p.m.https://zoom.us/j/795031104 | Meeting ID: 795 031 104
Join by Phone: 646-876-9923
Livestreamed here: www.kolami.org/streaming.html
Saturdays
Saturday Morning Shabbat ServicesSaturdays at 9:30 a.m.https://zoom.us/j/795031104 | Meeting ID: 795 031 104
Join by Phone: 646-876-9923
Livestreamed here: www.kolami.org/streaming.html
Sukkot Day 1 Services / Shabbat Services Saturday, October 3 at 9:30 a.m.https://zoom.us/j/795031104 | Meeting ID: 795 031 104
Join by Phone: 646-876-9923
Livestreamed here: www.kolami.org/streaming.html
Sukkot Day 1 Ma’ariv Services Saturday, October 3 at 7:30 p.m.https://zoom.us/j/795031104 | Meeting ID: 795 031 104
Join by Phone: 646-876-9923
Livestreamed here: www.kolami.org/streaming.html
Shemini Atzeret Services / Shabbat Services / Yizkor Saturday, October 10 at 9:30 a.m.https://zoom.us/j/795031104 | Meeting ID: 795 031 104
Join by Phone: 646-876-9923
Livestreamed here: www.kolami.org/streaming.html
Kabbalah Study with Rabbi Marc Blatt after ServicesSaturdays, October 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 at 12:30 p.m.https://zoom.us/j/795031104 | Meeting ID: 795 031 104
Join by Phone: 646-876-9923
Erev Simchat Torah Services Saturday, October 10 at 7:30 p.m.https://zoom.us/j/795031104 | Meeting ID: 795 031 104
Join by Phone: 646-876-9923
Livestreamed here: www.kolami.org/streaming.html
Shabbat Services - Bat Mitzvah of Addyson VisherSaturday, October 17 at 9:30 a.m.https://zoom.us/j/795031104 | Meeting ID: 795 031 104
Join by Phone: 646-876-9923
Livestreamed here: www.kolami.org/streaming.html
Brotherhood Virtual Happy Hour #7Saturday, October 24 at 8:30 p.m.https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81858376562 | Meeting ID: 818 5837 6562
Join by Phone: 646-876-9923
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Yahrzeits
Honor the Memory of Your Loved Ones
Honor the memory of a loved one with a
bronze plaque on a memorial board in our
sanctuary for a donation of $360. Please notify
the office if you would like to receive yahrzeit
notifications for additional loved ones.
Tishrei Yahrzeits
13 Harry Rudowsky
Michael Lichter
Joseph W. Field
14 Jack Fogel
Barbara Edelson
Stella Cotzen
Miriam Krischer
Abraham Bittker
16 Fay Rosenberg
17 Murray “Danny” Shur
Molly Kanarek
18 William Nemitoff
19 Evelyn Garcy
Mollie Mackler
Sally Schaechter
20 Bernard Wilder
Beckie Eisenstein
Warren Levenson
Abraham Carmen
Ethel Herzog
21 Jay Fink
William Lepler
Simon Jacobson
Claire Eve Schreiner
Harry Zalkin
Doris Goldsmith
22 Milton Teblum
Philip Packer
23 Anita Franco
24 Marion Margolis
Kenneth G. Kempler
25 Gertrude Altman
Harry Daniels
Irving Pearl
Bella Sefkin
26 Jay Hershkowitz
Bernard Tzall
Lillian Charlotte Blecher
27 Jack Weinberg
Albert Marks
Rita Levenson
28 Arnold Bogan
Evelyn Zaritt
30 Manny Donchin
Lillian Berkowitz
Cheshvan Yahrzeits
2 Shirley Nastir
Rose Lipkin
Alan Katz
3 Tova Cohn
Marshall Goldberg
4 Nora Haber
Milton Raff
Stephen Shulman
Rhoda Horowitz Green
Carol Ann Roth
5 Charles Scharf
Yvette Radin
6 Gertrude Peltz
Janet Teller
Norman Gross
Nathaniel Smith
Ruth Kurjan
Samuel Zichlin
7 Israel Staller
Edna Hillinger
8 Nathan Lieberman
Louis Levy
Kathryn “Kay” Kraselsky
Joseph Rosenwasser
9 Goldie Closner
Judith Jaye
10 Donald Schul
11 Helen Mackler
Sara Shapiro
Pearl Friedman
Marion Nelson
12 Murray Levenson
October Birthdays1 Ross Ruffkess
Ann Kalter
Jackson Baker
Steven Jacobowitz
Gilbert Echelman
2 Miriam Zohar
Jerilyn Botwinik
Ashley Weinberger
3 Sharon Fox
4 Justin Fox
Lloyd Morgenstern
Jodi Crampton
Craig Kalter
5 Andrew Wainberg
Jeffrey Zaba
Emily Solondz
6 Helene Marks
7 Steven Field
Arielle Astra
8 Ava Agliata
9 Edward Leibowitz
Michael Stevens
Hope Kashansky
Alan Borden
Jamie Tolson
10 Jordan Schilit
Susan Slutsky
Gabriel Zohar
Cheryl Chernoff
11 Zara Kattan
Gabriella Zaritt
12 Olivia Espinosa
Isaac Nelson
Gabriel Kashansky
13 Roslyn Willis
Stephen Zimmerman
14 Adam Shor
Nathan Pearlman
15 Bonnie Amsterdam-Miele
16 Lili Chalfant
Carolyn Fink
Alexa Schuster
Ilona Kossoff
Alexa Schuster
17 Joshua Tirrell
18 Madison Fries
Claudia Valins
Jeremy Nelson
Salvador Del Valle
Andrew Gold
19 Sydney Gad
Hubert Hoffman
Mimi Aaron
20 Paula Baker
Steven Howell
Kalman Pila
21 Erez Aarons
Lisa Kagan
Karla Solomon
Sarah Horowitz
22 Susan Kuhn
Jacob Chernin
23 Jeffrey Dunayer
Clifford Levitt
Kaili Gaffney
Gail Cahn
24 Michael Berkovits
25 Deborah Newhouse
Claude Lewkowiez
Rachel Schonwetter
Jeffrey Gad
26 Curtis Freedland
Jennifer Kramer
Amy Wasser
27 Roberta Lipschutz
Suzanne Friedman
Darryl Shaw
David Kalin
28 Joshua Rosenwasser
29 Erma Ruffkess
30 Murray Fisch
Blake Wilder
Lisa Tolson
Steven Gildar
As a service to our members, we are offering the opportunity to honor loved ones’ anniversaries, birthdays, other special occasions, or to express your gratitude for someone’s kindness. With a donation of $25 we will procure a quarter- page spot in the Chai Lites.
If you are interested, contact Mitch at execdirector@kolami.org
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Donate! There are many ways to
get involved in Congre-
gation Kol Ami and making
a donation is always a
great way to support our
Shul and the programs
that we offer. You can
now make your donations
online using your credit
card.To do so, go to:
https://kolami.org/
donate-payments
Building Fund
IN MEMORY OF
Edith Aron, Beloved Aunt of Eva Aron and Beloved Congregant
By Sylvia & Joel Levy
Father, Jack Katz
By Susan & Larry Leibowitz
Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund
IN HONOR OF
Rabbi Blatt’s 1st Anniversary at Kol Ami
By The Chavurah Chavenots
Beth & Howard Block on their 5th Wedding Anniversary
By The Chavurah Chavenots
GET WELL WISHES TO
Susan Lafer By Julian & Jane Melamed
IN MEMORY OF
Father, Carl Goldberg
By Sheldon & Judith Goldberg
Son, Gil Donchin
By Rina Donchin
Aunt, Sally Kaplan
By Roslyn Willis
Father, Harry Bush
By Stanley & Sheila Bush
Stepfather, Louis Levy
By Stanley & Sheila Bush
Mother, Rosalind Skoorka
By Marilyn & Alan Daniels
Edith Aron, Beloved Aunt of Eva Aron and Beloved Congregant
By Michael & Melissa Aron
Father, Beril SinnreichBy Simon & Karen Sinnreich
Mother, Beatrice KarloffBy S. Gilbert & Marilyn Weisman
Husband, Jack RothBy Carol Roth
Mother, Lillian Charlotte BlecherBy Jacob & Sherry Blecher
Steve Gelber, Beloved Father of Evan Gelber
By Trudy and Ken Novak
Endowment Fund
GET WELL WISHES TO
Susan Lafer By Sheri & Bill Peterson
IN MEMORY OF
Uncle, Phillip LincenbergBy Sheri & Bill Peterson
Father, Sheldon KiselikBy Penny Breitstein
Friend, Harold PerlmanBy Cindy Korenvaes
Elissa Levinson, Beloved Niece of Mitch & Andrea Weiss
By Sheri & Bill Peterson
5 Andrea & Mitch Weiss
10 Marion & Sheldon Abramson
11 Terry & Marc Rosenwasser
13 Lynn & Adam Chernin
14 Marcel & Cheryl Perets
16 Dana & Lawrence Tirrell
17 Jackie & Avi Elias
October Anniversaries19 Nina & Gerald Leopold
23 Allison Oaks & Renzo Chauca
26 Sharon & Robert Richmond
Rochelle & Jack Rudowsky
28 Arlene & Nace Capeluto
30 Sheryl & Marc Tindell
Grandfather, Bernard GoldsmithBy Lisa & Gary Teblum
Aunt, Doris GoldsmithBy Lisa & Gary Teblum
Edith Aron, Beloved Aunt of Eva Aron and Beloved Congregant
By Lisa & Gary Teblum
General Fund
GET WELL WISHES TO
Alan NastirBy Lisa & Gary Teblum
IN MEMORY OF
Husband, Herman FriedmanBy Ilona Friedman
Wife, Leslee GollinsBy David Gollins
Father, Morris HellmanBy Mervin & Ronna Hellman
Uncle, Murray RosenwasserBy Marc & Terry Rosenwasser
Uncle, Bernard BregerBy Marc & Terry Rosenwasser
Elissa Levinson, Beloved Niece of Mitch & Andrea Weiss
By Alan & Karen Borden
Father, Maurice KanarekBy Keith & Guenita Kanarek
Beloved Congregant, Rebecca Long
By Wendy Hart
Steve Gelber, Beloved Father of Evan Gelber
By Gary & Lisa Teblum
Howard Kanter Kiddush Luncheon Fund
IN MEMORY OF
Grandmother, Anna HymowitzBy Susan & Ron Pross
Brother, Arthur Kalman ProssBy Ron & Susan Pross
Father, Irving ProssBy Ron & Susan Pross
Judith R. Sobel Adult Ed / Ritual Endowment Fund
IN MEMORY OF
Rebecca Long, Beloved Congregant
By Sheri & Bill Peterson
Joyce and Morris Schonwetter College Outreach Fund
IN HONOR OF
Ellen & Alan Nastir on the birth of their Grandson, Jacob Reingold Schuster
By Rita & Ron Schonwetter
Leonard Schuster on the birth of his Grandson, Jacob Reingold Schuster
By Rita & Ron Schonwetter
IN MEMORY OF
Edith Aron, Beloved Aunt of Eva Aron and Beloved Congregant
By Rita and Ron Schonwetter
Ma’asim Tovim Fund
GET WELL WISHES TO
Eric PiburnBy Sharon & Dave Cross
Donations These donations represent donations processed by the office through September 17, 2020.
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Congregation Kol Ami • October 2020 ChaiLites • Tishrei / Cheshvan 5781 • Page 36
Kol Ami’s KAMEL ProgramSponsored by
Ma’asim Tovim
(Good Deeds)
Committee, the
Kol Ami Medical
Equipment Loan
(KAMEL) Program
pairs up congre-
gants who are
willing to loan their
currently unused medical equipment to other congregants
who are in need of such equipment on either a short- or
long-term basis.
If you have extra equipment (e.g., canes, walkers, wheel-
chairs, shower chairs, grab bars, etc.) you are willing to lend,
or if you would like to borrow equipment, please contact
Ma’asim Tovim Chair, Sue Dvorchik at susiedv1@gmail.com
or contact the Kol Ami office at (813) 962-6338. We will
try to make the “shidduch” (match)!
Tampa Office:15350 N. Florida Avenue
Tampa, FL 33613
Mon-Fri: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sat-Sun: By Appointment
Direct Line: (813) 405-3075
Cell: (813) 220-3003
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David Pearlman
Financial Advisor & Investment Advisor Representative
IN HONOR OF
Eric PiburnBy Ellen & Steve Ehrenpreis
David Pearlman & Deborah White
Barry Dvorchik on receiving the Mike Korenvaes (z”l) Brotherhood Man of the Year Award
By Jamie & Jeff Krischer
IN MEMORY OF
Grandmother, Ernestine RitterBy Sylvia Richman & Marv Halem
Edith Aron, Beloved Aunt of Eva Aron and Beloved Congregant
By Mary & Rami Zohar
Mother, Evelyn GarcyBy Susan & Barry Dvorchik
Nicole Kleban Fund
IN MEMORY OF
Nicole Kleban, Beloved Daughter of Arthur & Janet Simon
By Richard & Bonnie HoffmanCarol & Sam Weinstein Brian & Sheila Shaw
Edith Aron, Beloved Aunt of Eva Aron and Beloved Congregant
By Steven & Doris Field
Daughter, Nicole KlebanBy Arthur & Janet Simon
Father, Isaac SimonBy Arthur & Janet Simon
Father, Sam PetersBy Elaine & Brian Broverman
Father, William BrovermanBy Brian & Elaine Broverman
Mother, Sylvia Marcia BrovermanBy Brian & Elaine Broverman
Prayer Book Fund
IN HONOR OF
Ellen & Alan Nastir on the birth of their Grandson, Jacob Reingold Schuster
By Marc & Terry Rosenwasser
Leonard Schuster on the birth of his Grandson, Jacob Reingold Schuster
By Marc & Terry Rosenwasser
IN MEMORY OF
Grandfather, Ben WiseBy Nathan Pearlman
Edith Aaron, Beloved Aunt of Eva Aron and Beloved Congregant
By Marc & Terry Rosenwasser
Grandmother, Mollie MacklerBy Harvey Mackler
Rabbi Wasser Memorial Fund
IN MEMORY OF
Steve Gelber, Beloved Father of Evan Gelber
By Denise & Steve Freedman
School Fund
IN HONOR OF
Wendy DePaul winning the Election
By Anita & Herm Greenberg
Yahrzeit Memorial Fund
IN MEMORY OF
Grandfather, Mac MarksBy Patti & Lloyd Morgenstern
Uncle, Gerald SolomonBy Ronna & Mervin Hellman
Father, Morris HellmanBy Alan Hellman
Father, Bernard NastirBy Alan & Ellen Nastir
Mother, Syd LevineBy Rick & Barbara Levin
Grandmother, Celia LevineBy Rick & Barbara Levine
Grandmother, Anna SilvermanBy Rick & Barbara Levine
Donations (cont’d)
Congregation Kol Ami • Rabbi Rachel Blatt • Mitchell Weiss, Executive DirectorJennifer Halls, Education Director • Maci Morse, Youth Director • David Pearlman, President
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