CBZ NEWSLETTER: THE KEYS TO JUDAISM

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Pilgrimage Holy Days and Special Texts - Part One

The Torah instructs us to celebrate

five "biblical" Holy Days. They are Rosh Hashana, Yom

Kippur, Pesach, Shavuot, and Sukkot. These last

three are called "Regalim" or “Pilgrimage” holidays,

referring to the mitzvah of "Aliyah La’reguel" (meaning

the commandment to travel from one’s home, three

times a year, to the Holy Temple in Jerusalem). In

ancient Israel, the Jewish people, by undertaking this

pilgrimage, were rising up to celebrate and to be "seen"

in the Presence of the Lord. These festivals were

extremely joyous events, reinforcing national unity and

brotherly bonds among the tribes of Israel. These

"chagim" (holidays) were a significant source of

spiritual uplifting to all who were privileged to

experience these awe-inspiring communal services and

the loving embrace created by the glowing beauty of the

“Bet Hamikdash” (the Holy Temple) on Mount Moriah.

Our tradition has assigned a special biblical text to be

read for each of the three Regalim. These texts capture

the spirit of each festival, deepen the enjoyment of its

celebration and enhance its spirituality. For the

festival of Pesach (Passover), we read the scroll of Shir

Hashirim, Song of Songs, written by King Solomon.

A careful review of this text illuminates the concept

that Song of Songs is to be understood on two levels.

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Produced By: Congregation B’nai Zion

~ South Florida’s Oldest Synagogue ~

Established in 1887

Rabbi Shimon Dudai

President Fred Covan PhD

750 United Street Key West, FL 33040

305-294-3437

www.BnaiZionKW.org cbzkeywest@gmail.com

Volume 6 — Issue 2

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November/December 2014 (Heshvan/Kislev/Tevet 5775)

The newsletter is produced

bi-monthly (6 issues per year)

Editor: Elyse Spialter

WHAT’S NEW?

In the 6 years that Howard and I have belonged to CBZ, we have always made it down to Key West for some portion of the High Holidays. This year, however, we had to remain north — but, it was for the wonderful reason that our younger child was married during the intermediate days of Sukkot! So, as I did when our older child was wed a few months back, I’m wishing the newly married couple mazel tov here (see below). I must comment that we truly missed including B’nai Zion in our holiday observance; it was not the same with-out our CBZ “family” and, of course, Howard had to miss out on his favorite holiday tradition, singing in the choir. This issue totals ten pages, with the two extra being the listing of High Holiday pledges on pages 5 & 6. Now that the Fall holidays are behind us, CBZ is busy with the many activities and holidays that will fill the remainder of the year. As always though, before moving on to what’s next, we take a moment to consider what has passed and to thank those who made it happen. Please see the Thank You column on page 3. While it’s hard to believe it’s almost that time, on that same page is also information about CBZ’s upcoming celebration of Hanukkah. Here’s to the rhythm of another full and exciting year at CBZ! As always, my thanks to all who helped proofread and

create this issue.

,שלוםElyse

SEND WHATEVER YOU’D LIKE TO SHARE TO ElyseCBZ@gmail.com

Deadline for the Jan/Feb issue is Dec 10th!

NEWS CHADASHOT

Elyse & Howard Spialter wish “mazel tov” to the recently wed

Dana Gitlin & Zal Spialter

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Please remember, CBZ is a

volunteer organization with

no “paid office staff” …

If you call & get the office

answering machine, please

leave a message & someone

will get back to you as soon

as possible or contact

CBZ thru our Website:

www.bnaizionkw.org

Membership Committee Alan Solomon

Ritual

Committee

Rabbi Dudai

Jack Einhorn

Justin Kawaler

Dr. John Kreinces

Bounce Margil

Sid Wharton

Cemetery Committee Fred Covan Bounce Margil Suzanne Teicher Kenny Weschler

Finance

Committee

Fred Covan

Sheldon Davidson

Eileen Kawaler

Justin Kawaler

Mae McMahan

Peter Rysman

Alan Solomon

Si Stern

Liz Young

Events Committee

Eileen Kawaler

Mae McMahan

Alan Solomon

Si Stern

Liz Young Historian Jack Einhorn

COMMITTEES AT CBZ:

Facilities Committee

Fred Covan

Rebetzen Nadia Dudai

Mae McMahan

Si Stern

Kenny Weschler

Yahrzeit Committee Sheldon Davidson Karen Grant-Margil Si Stern Bruce York

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE (FROM DR. FRED COVAN):

I hope you had a spiritually uplifting, morally rejuvenating and pleasant start to the new year. Our

attendance was smaller than usual since the holidays came so early in the year. Nevertheless, the fund-

raising appeal was surprisingly successful due to the generosity of those present and those who mailed in

their donations. However, I am going to continue the appeal to those who were not here for the holidays

and have not yet sent in a pledge. We urge you to make a belated High Holiday contribution! We have

several building projects, both on-going and proposed, including the resurfacing of the roof. I think it will

save us money in the future if we replace our electric hot water heaters with gas “on demand” hot water

heaters. I am also exploring the possibility of installing solar panels on our roof so that we will become

electrically independent. Obviously, the completion of these projects requires money.

Hopefully, it will be the funds you donate that will enable us to upgrade our building and bring it into energy

efficiency compliance. In doing so, we will be fulfilling the Jewish commitment to “tikkun olam” (repairing the world) by protecting the

environment. Regardless of future improvements, we are here for you when you return to Key West for the season and we are here

for you if you live here year-round. We are also here for the tourists. I always enjoy their exuberant appreciation of our services and

our Kiddush, and their comments about how friendly we are. It’s true, we are probably the most welcoming synagogue that I have

ever attended. So, in that spirit, it will be good to see you when you return.

Shalom, Fred

Rabbi Dudai’s Message (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1)

The first meaning deals with the poetic description of a loving relationship

between a man and a woman. The poem describes their search and

yearning for each other, their undying love, and eternal embrace. To understand the second or subtextual meaning - what some of our

sages called the "Holy of Holies" – the reader must view the poem as a metaphor

for the special and unique portrayal of the eternal "Covenant of Love" between

G-d as the "groom" and the people of Israel as the "bride," with Pesach as the

wedding celebration.

Passover is a festival occurring in Spring, the season of new life and new love.

The Exodus has formalized that special relationship and that love. When

viewing the Song of Songs through this prism, perhaps we should consider greeting each other on Passover with

Happy Anniversary, instead of simply Chag Sameach.

This idea of the unending love between the Holy One and the Jewish people is expressed beautifully by the words

of the prophet Jeremiah, "Zaharti Lah Chesed Neurayih, Ahavat Kelulotayih." This translates to “I have remembered

the kindness of your youth, the love of your wedding night (nuptials).” It is a message of comfort and promise

delivered to Israel indicating that despite suffering and exile, G-d's love for Israel is eternal. We quote these words

during our prayers on Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur in our fervent plea that He should inscribe us in the Book of

Life. By these words, we rely on and remind G-d, so to speak, of that eternal love.

Blessings to you all.

Rabbi Dudai

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THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!

So many helped with the autumn Jewish holidays at B’nai Zion and deserve our appreciation.

Thanks are extended to all of the following:

Rabbi Dudai & our Cantor, Dr. John Kreinces, for their inspirational services;

the Choir Members for their melodic tones & hard work throughout the High Holidays;

Sid Wharton, our Gabbai, for his coordination throughout all of the holiday services, and, all those

who led and/or participated in services;

Fran & John Kreinces for the flowers that added beauty to the sanctuary and for sponsoring the

Rosh Hashanah Kiddush lunch together with Si Stern;

Rebetzen Nadia and all who assisted her for the delicious holiday meals/kiddushes we shared;

Yizkor Book Committee for coordinating the 5775 Yizkor Book (see p. 7 for more details);

those helping with the Project Isaiah food collection (see p. 7 for more details);

all who built and decorated the sukkah; and,

everyone involved in making the holidays meaningful in so many different ways!

HANUKKAH 2014! Mark you calendars

to celebrate the Festival of Lights at CBZ …

1st Night Candle-lighting: December 16th (Tuesday) 6pm

Annual Hanukkah Party: December 21st (Sunday) 6pm

Food, fun and bring your family menorah! Watch for more details

THANKS from Rabbi Dudai & Rebetzen Nadia to: President, Dr. Fred Covan, and the Board; Dr. John Kreinces

and his fabulous Choir; our intrepid Gabbai, Sid Wharton; all those who help in the kitchen and with the Kiddushes

— including, Mae McMahan, Bernie Kaplan, Carol Abramovitz, Carol Wilks, Sally & Arnold Young,

Barbara Webb, Jane Dawkins, Connie Gilbert, Abbey Weiss, and Larry Prell; those who provided their cooking

talents—including Fran Kreinces (salad), Maxine Makover (southern biscuits), Peter Rysman (Purim baking),

Judy Klitenick (baked goodies); Elyse Spialter (for her dedication to the newsletter); special assistance from

Eileen & Justin Kawaler, Liz Young, Sheldon Davidson, Bruce York, and Dr. Gerald Ginsberg.

Sincere apologies to anyone who’s name was inadvertently omitted — please know that your efforts are truly not overlooked!

Be sure to review the Calendar of Events on the back page of this issue for important upcoming dates!

TREES OF LIFE:

MAZEL TOV!

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NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS

1 Justin Kawaler

2 Arnie Hermelin

Eunice Melnick

5 Sarah Klitenick

8 Eileen Farr

9 Gary Young

Susan Savitch

11 Flo Spotkov

12 Joan Cushman

14 Beverly Goldner

16 Bruce York

Stan Sabuk

18 Jonathan Woods

19 Milton Appel

20 Larry Abramowitz

Sheila Gordon

23 Fred Greenberg

25 Penny Maun

27 Zac Covan

Henry Shultz

29 Julia Kaufman

DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS

4 Deborah Schlein

Andrew Melnick

5 Michael Klitenick

9 Kelly Klitenick

14 Bertha Kane

15 Dov Schlein

16 Sid Wharton

Shoshana Kreinces

17 Rabbi Steve Glazer

18 Sally Young

Nancy Kaplitz

Christopher Cohen

Richard Esbin

24 Stephanie Goldberg Glazer

31 Daniel Margil

MAZEL TOV to BONNIE & JEFF LEVIN

celebrating their 25th Wedding Anniversary on November 5th!

NOVEMBER WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES

5 Bonnie and Jeff Levin

25 Dahlia & Jonathan Woods

26 Gail and Stewart Appelrouth

DECEMBER WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES

10 Deborah and Sid Goldman

12 Liz and Gary Young

2nd day of Hanukkah:

Rabbi & Nadia Dudai

19 Linda and Alan Solomon

Mindy & Richard Esbin

21 Yael & Arnie Hermelin

23 Michelle and Jeffrey Green

26 Fran & John Kreinces

WELCOME to CBZ New Members the GVILI FAMILY

(Rafi, Ellen, Daniel & Yoni)

2014 High Holiday Pledges & Contributions

The generosity exhibited by the congregation is most appreciated. It is the policy of the Board of

Directors to have the pledges/donations made and the respective individuals/causes (in whose

name these contributions have been made) listed in print, as well as being announced in

synagogue, to receive the acknowledgment that they deserve. If you missed the Holiday Appeal

and would like to make a pledge in support of the synagogue, or if you would like to add to the

pledge you’ve already made, we will be happy to list you and your honorees in the next issue.

Every effort has been made

to carefully list the various

pledges/contributions that

were made during the

High Holiday season.

Please e-mail to

ElyseCBZ@gmail.com if

any error or omission is

noted, so that a correction

can be announced.

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MAIL-INS & ADDITIONAL

2014 PLEDGES

2800 Elyse & Howard Spialter

1000 Eunice & Andrew Melnick

1000 Carol & Larry Abramovitz

180 Reena Glazer: Thank You

180 Diana Heller: m/o parents

100 Ellen & Robert Smith: m/o

Sheldon Memrmelstein

180 Robert Smith m/o wife,

Betsy

180 Ellen & Rafi Gvili: TOL leaf

180 Beth & Len Epstein: TOL

leaf h/o 30th Anniversary

360 Paula & Alan Goldberg

180 Rhonda Steinfeld

500 Margrit & Roger Bernstein:

h/o R. Sher & W. Calvin marriage

“We are obligated to be more scrupulous in fulfilling the mitzvah of tzedakah than any other positive

commandment, because tzedakah is the sign of a righteous person.” -The Rambam

2014 ROSH HASHANAH APPEAL PLEDGES

5000 Deb & Dov Schlein

1000 Diane & Fred Covan

1000 Stanley Coira: h/o Robbie Sher & Wesley Calvin

500 Robbie Sher: h/o Fred Covan

500 Sandie Klubeck & Jim Everett

100 David Mermelstein: h/o Sheldon Mermelstein

100 Jordan Maun

500 Beverly & Bill Goldner: h/o wedding of Rabbi Dudai’s son, Ben

180 Daniel Gvili

1000 Milton Appel: h/o 41 nieces, nephews, grand and great-grand nieces & nephews

180 Karen & Bounce Margil: Leaf on TOL h/o Gabbai Sid Wharton

1000 Judie & Mike Klitenick: h/o CBZ

100 Abbey Weiss: h/o Mae’s new eyes

1000 Si Stern

1000 Sid Wharton: h/o Rabbi & Nadia and all who give Sid rides

180 Liz & Gary Young: for more “pushkes”

100 Jonathan Meyer: h/o congregation

540 Roberta & Gerald Ginsberg: h/o Rabbi Dudai, Sid Wharton and Robbie Sher

200 Wesley Calvin: h/o Nadia Dudai

250 Susan Teicher & Stan Sabuk: h/o CBZ

1000 Kenny Weschler: h/o Eileen Kawaler, Liz Young and Elyse Spialter

500 Debbie Kreinces & Adam Cardosoi: h/o each other

100 Connie Gilbert: h/o CBZ family and pledging 40 hrs of volunteer work

200 Ellen & Rafi Gvili: h/o Rabbi & Nadia

300 Bernie Kaplan: h/o Jack Einhorn

1000 Karen Leonard & Aaron Wechter: h/o children & grandchildren

200 Shad Gilbert: h/o CBZ

500 Mae McMahan: h/o her family

100 Jeffrey Katz: h/o CBZ

2500 Eileen Kawaler: h/o Justin’s safe return from hurricane Odile plagued Mexico

5000 Fran & John Kreinces: h/o congregation’s generosity

180 Rose & Jack Einhorn: Chai ($18) h/o each of the following … their being members

for 66+ years, Rose being president of Sisterhood for 30+ years, Rose being an original

member of the CBZ choir, their two sons, their four grandchildren, their great-grandchildren,

their godson Ben Hermelin, their granddaughter’s wedding, their attending CBZ’s High Holiday

services for 65 years and the 2013 world champion Boston Red Sox.

NOTE THAT HOLIDAY PLEDGE LISTING CONTINUES ON PG. 6

AND ADDITIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS ARE LISTED ON P.7

Thanks are extended to Dr.

John Kreinces and those who

assisted him for coordinating

the High Holiday pledges.

2014 YOM KIPPUR APPEAL PLEDGES

1000 Fran & John Kreinces: h/o Mr. & Mrs B’nai Zion,

Rose & Jack Einhorn

1000 Fran & John Kreinces: h/o all of CBZ’s past presidents

(including Joe Pearlman, Billy Appelrouth, Sam Silberman, Mike

Klitenick, Clara Liszt, Alvin Rubenstein) and, last, but not least,

our present president, Fred Covan

1000 Fran & John Kreinces: h/o Nadia Dudai, our cheerful

angel and chief worker-bee, for all she does (including kiddushes,

events catering, kitchen maintenance & supervision, grounds-

keeping & horticulture, oversight of repair/maintenance workers,

purchasing of food & supplies, cleaning paving stones, and much,

much, more!)

1000 Fran & John Kreinces: h/o all those “worker bees”

who keep CBZ alive and vibrant; i.e., board members, cemetery

& finance and other committee members, gift shop ladies, Yizkor

Book chief, Kiddush helpers, past & present newsletter editors

and many, many others

1000 Fran & John Kreinces: h/o all our Kiddush sponsors

400 Fran & John Kreinces: memorial plaque for John’s

mother, Minka Kreinces, who passed away last October

500: Shoshana Kreinces: a “DAY” (Sept. 22—Yom Kippur

1969) in honor of sister’s (Debbie’s) 45th birthday

500 Shoshana Kreinces: a “DAY” (Oct. 6th) h/o Dad’s

(John’s) birthday

500 Debbie Kreinces: a “DAY” for Dad/John w/appreciation

1000 Maxine Makover: h/o her six grandchildren

1000 Maxine Makover: h/o her recent marriage to Jack Paul

5000 Susan & Stuart Kaufman: in appreciation for Rabbi’s

classes and the Saturday services at CBZ

360 Stephanie & Ari Glazer: in appreciation of their family

being here and for Stephanie’s mother-in-law teaching her to

make proper chicken soup and her mother teaching her to make

proper kreplach

180 Stephanie & Ari Glazer: in h/o CBZ for making them

and all their guests welcome. Also—a pledge for Stephanie to do

her bat mitzvah haftorah and sponsor Kiddush

40hrs of volunteer work: Phil Simmons

500 Mae McMahan: m/o her departed

180 Shoshnana Kreinces: TOL leaf h/o recent marriage of

her & her partner of 17 yrs, Kristy

360 Diane & Fred Covan: 2 leaves on TOL h/o their two

grandchildren and h/o their children

180 Susan Sugar: h/o John & the choir

1200 B.G. Carter: sponsoring wine for Kiddush (for the

year) m/o mentor and friend, Joe Levy

180 Susan Server & Sheldon Davidson: TOL leaf

(dedication to be determined)

150 Sarah Fowler: h/o Vera Schiff

1500 Linda & Peter Rysman: h/o Clara Liszt (not able to be

here today & sorely missed)

180 Terry Buxton: leaf on TOL h/o mother Anna

180 Linda & Alan Solomon: TOL leaf h/o children and

grandchildren

1000 Sandie Klubeck: h/o husband Jim

18 Sandie Klubeck: h/o upcoming new grandson

180 Claire Young: h/o her parents, Liz & Gary Young

100 Larry Prell: h/o aunt Clara Liszt

7500 Si Stern: h/o his CBZ family & his own family being

here with him and his being a member of CBZ for 25 years

2500 Barbara & Creighton Webb: h/o son Chris and wife

Cece who have produced two, soon to be three, grandchildren

300 Wesley Calvin: m/o his friend John Brandenburg, who

passed away this year

500 Robbie Sher: m/o his Aunt Millie who passed away

this year

100 Paul Burte: h/o CBZ making him feel a welcome guest

180 Bonnie & Jeff Levin: h/o upcoming 25th wedding

anniversary (November 5th)

18 Bonnie & Jeff Levin: in thanks for Bonnie escaping a

burning car

162 Judie & Michael Klitenick: 5x$18 h/o children and

4x$18 h/o grandchildren—and, sponsor a future Kiddush

1000 Fran Kreinces: h/o John’s musical contributions to CBZ

500 Sid Wharton: a “DAY” h/o Rabbi & Nadia

180 Nancy Kaplitz: TOL leaf h/o John Kreinces

180 Nancy Kaplitz: TOL leaf h/o Sid Wharton

180 Paula & Alan Goldberg: TOL leaf h/o

Stephanie Goldberg Glazer & Ari Glazer

180 Paula & Alan Goldberg: TOL leaf h/o Rabbi Steven &

Andrea Glazer 50th wedding anniversary (6/20/15)

Andrea & Rabbi Steven Glazer have pledged to renew their

membership h/o CBZ & their upcoming 50th wedding anniversary

500 Linda Rysman: m/o Sheldon Mermelstein and h/o

Deborah Mermelstein

400 Bernie Kaplan: h/o his sisters, Mae McMahan and

Rose Einhorn

90 Nicki Ravitz: h/o friends Ari & Stephanie Glazer

3000 Eileen & Justin Kawaler: Ner Tamid (Eternal Light)

donation h/o & m/o past Temple leaders who contributed over the

years to give us this beautiful, mortgage-free building

REMINDER: Those who have made High Holiday pledges are encouraged to send in payment to the

synagogue office as soon as possible, if you have not already done so. THANK YOU! 6

PLEASE NOTE: Donations of time and volunteerism are a wonderful way to help

the synagogue and, like monetary contributions, are most appreciated!

(See page 3 for listing of all those that are thanked for their efforts during the High Holy Days.)

Heartfelt Thanks to the Following for

Their Contributions to B’nai Zion:

h/o Mae & Bernie Connie Gilbert

m/o Sheldon Mermelstein Carol & Phillip Wilks Margery & Michael Rifkin

m/o Ginger Kanzer-Lewis Marilyn & Morrie Weiler

Thanks for CBZ’s kindness Abbey Weiss

h/o Ari & Stepanie Goldberg Glazer Sara & William Pleven

Mazel tov to the Dudai Family on Benjamin’s Wedding Elyse & Howard Spialter

h/o Abbey Weiss (for Rosh Hashanah “bump”) Rose & Jack Einhorn

GENERAL FUND Jordan & Roger Bernstein Andrea Koppelman Elisa Levy

Victoria & Ian Shaw

Shadrach Neiss

Cheri Shapiro

SPONSOR A KIDDUSH!

Help continue the B’nai Zion tradition of sharing a lovely Shabbat meal

after services. 3 levels of Kiddush Sponsorship are available:

STANDARD-$300 / DELUXE-$400 / SUPER DELUXE-$500 {Any donation graciously accepted & acknowledged}

To sponsor a Kiddush or help in the kitchen … please contact

Rebetzen Nadia (786-877-0118 or RebetzenND2004@aol.com)

Thank you to REBETZEN NADIA and to her faithful “crew” for

their assistance with recent Kiddushes.

See p. 3 for specific thank yous!

Thanks are extended to those who recently sponsored a Kiddush or

contributed to the Kiddush fund, including: SID WHARTON, BARBARA &

CREIGHTON WEBB, ABBEY WEISS, RABBI & REBETZEN DUDAI

(m/o their parents), BONNIE & JEFF LEVIN (upcoming Kiddush

in November h/o their 25th Wedding Anniversary).

Contributions acknowledged in this issue

include those posted through October 19th.

Those made after that date will be recognized in

future issues of the newsletter. PLEASE NOTE:

It is most helpful to include a separate note with

each check that you send - specifying what the

check is for, exactly who it is from, and what

you’d like listed in the newsletter regarding the

donation (with the understanding that space

limitations may require altering what is included

in print). Thank you!

YIZKOR BOOK 5775 (2014-15)

Sheldon Davidson has announced that this year’s Yizkor Book had 98

contributors, more than any prior year. To those that participated — you are

thanked for providing a contribution that remembered those relatives & friends

who loved you during their lives and at the same time supported the good work

of the synagogue; your kind and generous help is appreciated. Please check

your records to make sure that you have made your Yizkor Book payment and

e-mail Sheldon (at sdavidson13@yahoo.com) if you are not certain.

At the recently held Yizkor services, Rabbi Dudai made special mention of all

those decedents whose names were listed in this year’s Yizkor Book and led

prayers to honor their memory. The Yizkor Book will again be utilized at up-

coming Yizkor Services held during Passover & Shavuot; the dates and times of

these services will be announced in future communications.

Many of those who attended Yizkor Services on Yom Kippur and/or Shemini

Atzeret picked up a copy of the Yizkor Book at that time. We have also mailed

some to those contributors whom we know are not often in Key West or cannot

come to the synagogue on a regular basis. The books that were mailed should

be received by now. If you don’t have a copy but would like one, Congregation

B’nai Zion will have the Yizkor Book available in the sanctuary for at least the

next 4-6 months. If you are unable to pick one up at the synagogue, one can be

mailed to you if you let us know. Please note: Mailing is expensive -- if you

can pick one up at CBZ, we urge you to consider doing that.

If you did not participate in this year’s Yizkor Book please watch for

information about how to have your dearly departed included next year.

CBZ extends thanks to SHELDON DAVIDSON & EILEEN KAWALER

and all assisting the Yizkor Book Committee with this important project.

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PROJECT ISAIAH

Mae McMahan extends thanks to all

those who took home a Project Isaiah

bag during the High Holidays and

returned it filled with food for the

needy. Mae shares that 55 bags were

returned and Florida Keys Outreach

Coalition was this year’s recipient.

CBZ extends thanks to MAE

MCMAHAN & LINDA RYSMAN and

all assisting the Project Isaiah

Committee with this important project.

November 2014 Heshvan/Kislev 5775

Yahrzeits In most instances, the date observed is the Hebrew date of death (starting at sundown)

December 2014 Kislev/Tevet 5775

November 1/ 8 Heshvan Mary Lipkin November 2/ 9 Heshvan Sam Rosenthal November 3/ 10 Heshvan Arthur C. Melaided November 4/ 11 Heshvan Isadore Green John Tolbert Eugene Tosk November 5/ 12 Heshvan Sophie Lurie Meyer Redlich November 6/ 13 Heshvan Susan Morris November 7/ 14 Heshvan Charles Barker November 8/15 Heshvan Minka Kreinces Isadore Weintraub November 9/ 16 Heshvan Samuel Fred Vernon November 10/ 17 Heshvan Samuel Tallent November 11 / 18 Heshvan Irving M. Brust Rose Klitenick November 12/ 19 Heshvan Philip N. Shapiro November 15 / 22 Heshvan Dorothy Markowitz November 17/ 24 Heshvan Edward Schnall November 18 / 25 Heshvan Ida Ryback Mildred Estroff November 21/ 28 Heshvan Kate Ginsburg Dora Eisenberg November 22/ 29 Heshvan Phyllis Katz Bertha Miller November 23/ 1 Kislev Louis Evans November 24/ 2 Kislev Annie Holtsberg Samuel Richman November 25/ 3 Kislev Abraham Ettinger Leonard Ginsberg November 26/ 4 Kislev Bernard C. Baer Esther Sher William Glatzner November 27/ 5 Kislev Ida Phillips Alice Fannie Millen November 28/ 6 Kislev Jaime Chajet Lorenz Kreinces November 29/ 7 Kislev Frank Lewinsky Myer Holtsberg November 30/ 8 Kislev Samuel Bolotin Esther Herman

Yahrzeit Donations From … In Memory of …

******************************** Bonnie & Arnold Goldsmith Esther Kaplan (mother)

Phyllis Goldsmith (mother)

Sandra Klubeck & James Everett Victor Klubeck Leah Klubeck Betty Everett Susan Server & Sheldon Davidson Betty Davidson (beloved mother)

Celeste W. Horberg (beloved mother)

Eileen & Neal Farr Rabbi Abraham Schwartz (great-grandfather) William Appelrouth (father)

Dr. Elias Gerth Teya D. Gerth, M.D. (father) Linda & Alan Solomon Lillian Goodsmith Ken Weschler Estelle Weschler Eleanor Appel Hyman Kippelman Rubin Appel Marilyn Matail Iris & Ronald Liszt Clara Liszt Samuel N. Liszt Dorothy Schwartz Bill Schwartz

Mitchell Applerouth William “Billy” Appelrouth (brother) Phyllis Roumm David Lynn Roumm Carol & Larry Abramovitz Gail Roth Ruth Roth Sally & Arnold Young Sally Lewinsky (grandmother)

Karen Leonard & Aaron Wechter Brother (Richard) Roberta R. Markow Harold P. Rubin (beloved father) ———————- MEMORIAL BOARD PLAQUE:

Fran & Dr. John Kreinces Hermine Minka Kreinces (John’s mother)

See page 7 for Yizkor Book info!

IMPORTANT NOTICE Regarding

YAHRZEIT PLAQUES!

Effective as of October 1, 2014, Dr. Gerald Ginsberg is handling all

purchase requests for Yahrzeit Plaques. (Sheldon Davidson — who

was handling these orders previously — will continue to assist in

Dr. Ginsberg’s absence.) The relevant contact information follows:

E-mail: gerald.ginsberg@sanofi.com

Fax: 305-735-4806

Cell: 585-329-7261

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CBZ extends thanks to

Sheldon Davidson

for his efforts over the past years

in handling requests for and the

ordering of Yahrzeit Plaques

SYMBOLS IN

JEWISH ART - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Editor’s Note: For Volume 6 of the

newsletter (2014-15), each issue will explore a different symbol commonly found in Jewish artwork.

MENORAH The menorah is an enduring

symbol of the Jewish people and

has frequently been (and remains)

regularly included in Judaic art.

While the term “menorah” is used

in America to refer to the 9-branch

candelabrum central to the ritual

celebration of Hanukkah, the

Hebrew term actually refers to the

original 7-branched version. In

fact, in Hebrew, what we call a

Hanukkah menorah is actually

called a Hanukkiah.

The 7-branched menorah is

described in the Bible and was a

sacred ritual object housed in the

Holy Temple in ancient Israel.

One of the oldest depictions of the

menorah is found on the Arch of Titus in Rome,

which was constructed in the year 82 and shows the

siege of Jerusalem in the year 70. The arch shows

the menorah being carried away together with the

Jewish captives. Thus, like the Star of David,

which was discussed in the preceding issue of the

newsletter, at a point in history the menorah

became a symbol of defeat and later was renewed

as a symbol of Jewish pride with the establishment

of the modern State of Israel. A 7-branched

menorah is the focal point of Israel’s emblem.

While the correlation of the 9-branched menorah

with the 8-day miracle of Hanukkah is absolute,

the meanings associated with the 7-branched

menorah are many . Commonly, it is taken to

represent the 7 days of creation. The ner tamid (the

eternal light) that hangs in synagogues today is

thought to have evolved from the biblical menorah,

which was continuously relit. Thus, the menorah is

often connected with the concept of universal light.

Many thanks to Judith and Stan Zabar for

their donation of Zabar’s wonderful coffee!

Now our Sabbath Kiddush luncheons are

even more fabulous thanks to them!

CBZ THANKS THE CONTRIBUTORS

LISTED ON THIS PAGE;

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YOUR PATRONAGE!

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Rabbi’s Wednesday Night Class resumes Nov. 5th at 7pm in the

Bernstein Library.

Board of Directors Meetings begin at 6:30 PM and are generally

scheduled for the 1st Monday of the month (but, it is best to

double-check as date is changed for holidays or when otherwise

necessary). Please note date change for the next meeting, which

is now is scheduled for November 10th. (Save The Date —

CBZ Annual Corporation Meeting will be held January 5th.)

Hanukkah — begins December 16th; annual Party December 21st!

See page 3 for more details!

Feed Your Mind, Feed Your Soul SERIES — Friday Nights January

16th and February 6th. Speakers and topics to be announced.

Congregation B’nai Zion ~ South Florida’s Oldest Synagogue ~

Established in 1887 Rabbi Shimon Dudai

President Fred Covan PhD 750 United Street Key West, FL 33040

305-294-3437 www.BnaiZionKW.org

SHABBAT SERVICES

Saturday Morning Services 9:30 AM start (Kiddush following services)

CBZ BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Dr. Fred Covan President

Si Stern Vice-President

Mae McMahan Cors. Secretary

Elizabeth Young Rec. Secretary

Eileen Kawaler Treasurer

Dr. John Kreinces

Alan Solomon

Kenneth Weschler

Sid Wharton Alan Solomon

NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2014

Calendar of EventsCalendar of Events

The B’nai Zion GIFT SHOP: Key West’s Only Judaica Store

Contact Mae McMahan at 296-9669

or at captmc@bellsouth.net.

Hanukkah is fast approaching. Please check CBZ’s Gift Shop

for lovely gifts and don’t forget the grandchildren!! Mae thanks

all those who visited, made requests and especially those

who recently made purchases, including,

MICHELLE LETO (who purchased a special tallit set for her

son’s Bar Mitzvah) and ELLEN & RAFI GVILI (John’s CDs)