May 2016 Volume 55 - Number 5 Nissan - Iyyar 5776

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rabbi@tiflorida.org Office Hours: Tuesday-Friday, Sunday Please call or email for an appointment.

Staff Rabbi.................................... Joshua Neely

Cong. Life Coord. ...... Susan Bernstein

Youth Advisor ......................... Lisa Hart

Off. Admin.... John-Patrick Alexander

Bookkeeper .................... Patricia Young

Executive

Committee President .............................. Mark Kluger

1st Vice President.. .......... Sharon Sachs

VP Membership ............ Geanne Share

VP Education ........................ Kris Crane

Comptroller .................... Michelle Bilsky

Secretary ............................ Mollie Savage

Sisterhood Rep. .......... Cathy Swerdlow

Men’s Club Co-Pres.. ................................ ................. Wayne Bilsky & Steven Sesit

Past President. ................ Eric Hoffman

Trustees

Natan Brener

Lauren Brown

Andrew Feinberg

Lisa Hart

Bernie Kahn

Dick Katz

Mindy Markowitz

Steven Sesit

Roz Weinstein

Daniel Wise

Arlene van de Rijn

Standing

Committee Chairs Adult Education ...... Michael Fineberg

Budget & Finance ........ Michelle Bilsky

Building & Grounds ................ Joe Ihns

Education - School .............. Kris Crane

Endowment ............. Andrew Feinberg

Ma’asim Tovim ...... Arlene van de Rijn

Marketing ............................ Larry Gutter

Membership .................... Geanne Share

Past Pres. Coun. ............. Eric Hoffman

Ritual ................................... Natan Brener

Ways & Means ............................................

.............. Emely Katz & Roz Weinstein

Youth.................................. Matt Gordon

From Our Rabbi By Rabbi Joshua Neely

B lessed is the One who has exempted me for punishment for this one. Midrash Rabbah tells us that parents are re-

sponsible for the transgressions of their children until their child reaches the age of bar/bat mitzvah. Then the young adult is fully responsible for the con-sequences of their own actions. In recognition of this hand off of liability, the parent recites the blessing above. This is a remarkable way of helping families to see their child in a new light, to see them as adults instead of kids.

My family and I have been blessed to be able to raise our children as part of the Temple Israel family. It makes our daughter Hannah's bat mitzvah this month even more moving. So many people have already been a part of pre-paring her for this day and helping her to begin celebrating that it has swollen our joy to overflowing. We know that we will be surrounded by our Temple Israel family as she reaches this milestone and that will make all the difference to her in the years ahead. Would that every young person receive such sup-port and affection from a community.

We can't be there for every Jewish child in the world, but we can for all the others in our community. Temple Israel is truly blessed to have many wonder-ful children in our school and congregation. We have a manageable number of simchahs each year which means we can all attend all of them. Every young person in the community should stand on the bimah with a full sanctu-ary of family, friends and strangers knowing what it means to be part of the Jewish people. Some of them are family, many are friends but even the strangers care for one another.

After having invited you all to be part of my family's celebration, let me invite you to all our future simchahs as well. They are all listed on our calendar and in the bulletin. You don't need to RSVP; just come and make everyone in our TI family feel as much a part of this Torah community as possible. This is the greatest gift you can give and it will last a lifetime.

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From Our President

By Mark Kluger

D ear Temple Israel Family,

I hope that this article finds you all well. It's May now and time is ticking away; before we know it, 2016 will be almost half-way completed. So here’s what's happening, in case you were wondering:

As you would expect, lots of things continue to happen at Temple Israel. The Neely family joined the Shares and Klugers at Indoor Skydiving. We all had a blast and I must say it's pretty cool to see your Rabbi floating up in the air. Never wonder again: we are a Cool Shul.

Second Night Community Seder is in the books, as they say. Kudos go out to our Ways & Means Committee, with Roz Weinstein and Emely Katz as the Chairs. And great appreciation goes out to Lauren Brown for bringing our TI volunteers out in full force. It was a beautifully led service by Rabbi, and food was delicious and plentiful. I trust the over-one hundred guests enjoyed as our family did.

The renovation of the Ladies Bathroom next to the Rein Sanctuary is wrapping up, through the generosity of the Roth family. Once that project is completed expect TI to move forward with the foyer renovation, which is a continued effort at renewing our home, making it even more inviting to all.

May 15, I ask that members in good standing join us in the Roth Social Hall for a very important meeting to amend one of our bylaws involving our Meitin Religious School. Notifications have gone out already, but please come to the May 15 meeting.

Before you come to the meeting, however, join us as we celebrate Hannah Neely's Bat Mitzvah the weekend of May 6. She has been on the Bima for some time now, and it should be wonderful see-ing her lead services.

Finally, before the end of May, I will be heading off to Baltimore to SULAM for Presidents, a learn-ing opportunity provided through USCJ. Due to the generosity of Rabbi and Sisterhood, I am able to learn how to be President of a Conservative Synagogue in today's modern day environment. I hope to bring back many new ideas, many initiatives we can explore, and I am honored to have this chance to enhance TI even more.

I wish you all the best, until we see each other again.

L’Shalom, Mark Kluger holmark@cfl.rr.com

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From Our Congregational Life Coordinator By Susan Bernstein

S havuot, which will be celebrated on June 12 and 13 this year, is

the second of the Shelosh Regalim, three major festivals with

both historical and agricultural significance. It commemorates the time when the first

fruits and wheat were harvested and brought to the Temple, and is also known as Hag

HaBikkurim (the festival of the first fruits). Historically, it celebrates the giving of the

Torah at Mount Sinai and is also referred to as Z’man Matan Torateinu, (the time of

the giving of our Torah).

It is customary to eat dairy meals on the first day of Shavuot. Many reasons have been

given for this custom. From the Book of Shir HaShirim (Song of Songs) we read,

“honey and milk shall be under your tongue” implying that the words of Torah are as

pleasant to us as milk and honey.

Some believe that this custom is connected to restraint and self-control. Meat was be-

lieved to be the food of choice for those who knew no restraint. People who seek self-

control usually limit themselves to dairy foods. Eating dairy meals on Shavuot reminds

us that Torah is given to those who desire a serious and thoughtful life rather than one

of mere pleasure.

Whatever interpretation meets your approval, the idea of eating lighter meals and dis-

covering new cheesecake recipes appeals to me the most.

L’Shalom, Susan Bernstein kehillaclc@tiflorida.org 407.647.3055 ext. 304

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From Our Sisterhood

By Cathy Swerdlow

S isterhood is proud to announce the slate of officers for 2016-2017:

Co - Presidents: Cathy Swerdlow and Arlene van de Rijn VP Membership: Mollie Savage VP Fundraising: Fabienne Kaplan Co - VP Education: Penelope Neely and Ellen Calish Co - VP Programming: Michelle Bilsky and Regina Buchanan Corresponding Secretary: Jan Suberman Co - Recording Secretary: Fanny Sernik and Andrea Ravinoff Treasurer: Mindy Markowitz Join us at the formal installation of these women at 11:00 am on Sunday, June 5 at Maison & Jardin. Our Tzedakah component this year is in support of Safe House of Seminole County. They are always in need of paper towels and toilet paper but you can also look at the wish list and bring any items you would like to donate!

Wish List: http://safehouseofseminole.org/donate/wish-list/ Thank you to those women who are stepping down from positions at the end of this year – Roberta Schreiber, Treasurer, Sharon Sachs, VP Membership and Sheri Denberg, VP Fundraising. Your contributions to our Sisterhood have been tremendous!

L’Shalom Cathy Swerdlow sisterhoodcfs@gmail.com 407.862.2374

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Poker Night with the Men’s Club Monday, May 2, at 7:00 pm in the Lounge

The first Monday of every month is Poker Night!

Come and enjoy a great game of Texas Hold‘em, Omaha, Razz, Stud

and more (or learn how!). Refreshments will be available and it all goes

down in the Lounge. When you arrive, enter through the front of the

temple. All are welcome! Questions? Please call Wayne Bilsky at

407.539.2705.

Join us Friday & Saturday

May 6 & 7

in Celebration of

Hannah Neely’s Bat Mitzvah!

Mimona Sisterhood Program

After Passover, mark your calendar for a first time event in Winter

Springs … Mimona! It’s a North African (Mizrachi) holiday marking

the end of Passover. Join us for a unique opportunity to learn about

this holiday as well as make and eat mufleta (and find out what that

is!).

Sunday, May 1 at 10:30 am

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Latino ShabbatLatino ShabbatLatino Shabbat Join us for another Latino Shabbat on Saturday, May 14 at 9:00 am in the Savage Family

Chapel. The service will be conducted in Spanish and Hebrew using a siddur in both

languages. It will begin with Birchot Hashachar and P'sukei D'Zimra, and continue with

Shacharit; It will include a D'var Torah in Spanish. After the discussion on the Parasha

of the week, participants will join the congregation in the main sanctuary for the ser-

vice of reading the Torah and Musaf. After the service, a kiddush with Latin flavor will

be served in the Roth Social Hall. The service is open to the entire Jewish community

of Orlando.

Únase a nosotros en otro Shabat Latino el Sábado 14 de Mayo las 9:00 am en la Capilla de la Fa-

milia Salvaje. El servicio se llevará a cabo en Español y Hebreo usando un sidur en ambos idiomas.

Comenzará con Birchot HaShachar y P’sukei D’Zimra, y continuará con Shacharit; se incluirá un

D’var Tora en español. Al finalizar la discucción sobre la parasha de la semana, los participantes se

unirán a la congregación en el santuario principal para el servicio de lectura de la Tora y Musaf.

Después del servicio, se servirá un kidush con sabor latino en el Roth Salón Social. El servicio es

abierto para toda la comunidad judia de Orlando.

JCC Yom HaZikaron

Join us at the J on Tuesday, May 10, to remember Israel’s fallen soldiers and victims of terror. There

will be a sing-a-long after the ceremony. Babysitting will be available 6:45 pm-8:00 p.m. Advance reg-

istration for babysitting is required:

https://orlandojcc.org/calendar/yom-hazikaron-israel-memorial-day-ceremony1

JCC Yom Ha'atzmaut Celebration

On Thursday, May 12, we celebrate Israel Independence Day featuring shopping, kosher food, Israeli

dancing, community choir performances, live entertainment by Noa Carmel, kids activities, photo ops

and open swim! 5:30 pm-8:30 pm at the J.

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You’re invited to a Lag B’Omer celebration on Sunday, May 15 10:00 am-

12:00 pm; please arrive at 9:00 am as you would any Sunday school day. Ac-

tivities to include archery, pita making, olive oil making, zatar making,

strength and agility games, and an art project.

Last Day of School & Lag B’Omer Games!

Tot Shabbat is a joyful and engaging program geared toward families with young children, ages 5 and under (older sib-

lings are welcome too). This 30-minute program includes Shabbat themed songs, dancing, stories, a Torah parade, sim-

ple blessings, and Challah and juice too! Tot Shabbat meets at 11:15 am in a bright and cheerful kid-friendly section of

our Kindergarten classroom 1. Led by Nina Fine.

Bring your friends and meet other families with small children as we celebrate Shabbat with the youngest members of

our community! All are welcome, and temple membership is not required. Afterward, stay and join our entire congrega-

tion for our Shabbat Kiddush Luncheon.

Saturday, May 14, at 11:15 am in Classroom 1

We Need You! For a special membership vote.

We need 50 people to form a quorum

in order that we may pass a new amendment for the betterment of our shul.

Each adult per family unit is a vote!

Help make a minyan at 9:00 am

Bagels & coffee will be served between 9:30 & 10:00.

Sunday, May 15 at 10:00 am

In the Roth Social Hall

Go here to review the proposed amendment: tiflorida.org/events/special-membership-vote-2016-05-15/

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Refreshments: 4:00 pm-4:30 pm - Lecture: 4:30 pm-6:00 pm - Roth Social Hall

Murray Toborowsky is an experienced history teacher whose passion

is researching and lecturing on the impact of Jews on American History.

He has taught a four-part course on the subject at Temple Israel, CRJ

and at his home synagogue in Louisville, KY and has recently lectured

on “Jews in American History” at Rollins College. On Sunday, May 15,

2016 Mr. Toborowsky returns to Temple Israel to present the first lec-

ture in his new series: Abraham Lincoln & The Jews. He will discuss

the relationships among Abraham Lincoln and his Jewish friends and

acquaintances and how these connections may have influenced the di-

rection of American history.

Mr. Toborowsky will cover such topics as:

(1) How Lincoln became so friendly with the Jewish community,

(2) How and where he met these immigrant Jews, and

(3) The influence of his vast knowledge of the Hebrew Bible on his life.

We hope you can join us for this interesting and informative presentation. For further information

please visit our website at www.tiflorida.org or call the Temple Israel office at 407.647.3055.

On Friday evenings after services we traditionally enhance our Shabbat joy known as Oneg Shabbat. On Friday, May 20 we will have a special Oneg Shabbat with Israeli Dancing.

You will have the opportunity to learn new dances as well as dance to old favorites. That evening there is also a Simcha Shabbat! It’s a fun night of celebration and dancing. Come join the fun!

Mark your calendars and plan to attend the Meitin Religious School Graduation on Saturday,

May 21 at 9:30 am. Our graduates this year are Miriam Crane, Hannah Neely, Alekzander

Jenkins, & Noah Dukes. In addition, we will be honoring our outstanding teachers: Nina

Fine, Rachel Fogel, Eliana Gershon, Fanny Sernik, & Chuck Silverman. All Hebrew school

students will be leading parts of the Saturday morning service.

Religious School Graduation, Teacher Appreciation!

Temple Israel’s Adult Education Committee Presents:

Abraham Lincoln & The Jews

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Prayerful Meditation

Saturday, May 28 at 9:30 am in the Savage Family Chapel

An experiential workshop to help open up the channels of spirit that connect us

to God. Led by Rabbi Joshua Neely, this will include meditation, guided imagery,

breathing exercises and more. Held in the Savage Family Chapel.

Diane Gigliano of Seminole County Ani-

mal Services accepts donated cat and dog

food collected by the Temple Israel Ma’asim

Tovim Committee!

Dear Friends,

In the future, when scheduling an unveiling or any activity involving the

Temple Israel Cemetery, it is imperative that the Temple Israel Cemetery office

be informed prior to the activity. Please call 321.972.9893 to schedule your

dates. Thank you.

Sincerely,

Your Temple Israel Cemetery Corporation

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Temple Israel Sisterhood

Cordially Invites Ladies & Gentlemen To Attend

Our Annual

Installation Luncheon

Sunday June 5, 2016

11:00 am-2:00 pm - $36 Per Person

At The New

Maison & Jardin 430 South Wymore Road

Altamonte Springs, FL 32714

Installation Of Officers - Jill Tomar, Florida Regional President

Luncheon & Musical Program

Featuring Cantor Jacqueline Rawiszer, Artiste Extraordinaire

Bridal Shower Display For Harriett's Kitchen

RSVP By May 25 to Phyllis Kamenoff (407.389.0828 or singgranny@aol.com)

Indicate Choice Of Salmon Or Lasagna

Please Mail Checks By May 25 To

Temple Israel Sisterhood

Temple Israel

50 South Moss Road

Winter Springs, FL 32708

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Harriett’s Kitchen is in need of a few new items to be added or replaced from our inven-

tory. We have created an online “Wedding Registry”, as each week not only do we use the

kitchen but we also welcome the Shabbat; welcome our “Bride.” You can also contact

the office and use your card over the phone.

Visit https://www.tiflorida.org/wedding-registry/ to see the items needed. Any pur-

chases or donations will be recognized on June 5 during our annual Sisterhood Installa-

tion Luncheon.

Please come celebrate with us! Thank you so much for your generosity.

Note: Your chosen gift will be purchased by a designated member of Sisterhood, and displayed at the

Annual Sisterhood Inauguration Program in June 2016.

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Smile & The World Smiles With You

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I Am The Face of Temple Israel My family

My wife Debbie Amdur of 26 years; my step son Seth and his

wife Katrina who live in Morristown New Jersey and are ex-

pecting our first grandchild. Also my step daughter Alicia and

her husband Greg. They live in Brooklyn Heights.

Things I do in life

I am a psychologist by training; I have worked for United

Health Care for eight years.

Things I love to do in my spare time

Attending Shabbat services and the Rabbi’s lunch and learn.

Continuing to master reading Torah.

I also enjoy being with my wife, spending time with my fam-

ily, travel, reading both fiction (Daniel Silva, Carl Hiaasen,

Ken Follett, David Liss, Herman Wouk, Chaim Potak etc.)

and non-fiction (mainly history, biographies and Jewish

themed books), working out, running, reading the NY Times

and Wall Street Journal. Also going out to eat and socializing

with good friends.

My favorite sayings

1. “Never in doubt; Often in error”- speaks to

humility

2. One day at a time

3. Progress not perfection

4. This too shall pass

5. Every grey cloud has a silver lining

6. We are all God’s Children

7. Success has many fathers, while failure is an

orphan.

And this one by Teddy Roosevelt is my favorite:

“It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the

strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them

better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose

face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who

errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without

error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who

knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a

worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high

achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring

greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls

who neither know victory nor defeat.”

Paul Patti, with his wife, Debbie Amdur

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March 2016 Donations

may be purchased or reserved. May their memories

always serve as a blessing. $360 for a perpetual

memorial plaque in the sanctuary.

Contact the synagogue office at 407.647.3055.

The Kiddush Luncheon was Sponsored in March by: Lauren Brown & Arlene Schwartz - in honor of their

birthdays Ella & Randal Jenkins - in honor of their son becoming a

Bar Mitzvah

CEMETERY FUND

Donor In Memory Of

Rita Coenson William Cassel

Rita Coenson Martin Coenson

Celia Feldman Morris Feldman

GENERAL FUND

Donor In Memory Of

Lena & Rouben Sami Regina Sami

Lilian Tobias Selma Pensky

Linda Gerber Raymond Gerber

Bernice Sulman Charles Sulman

Ira & Marion Daitzman Melvin Katzman

Miriam B. Cohen Abraham Baum

Miriam B. Cohen Joseph Cohen

Milly & Horace Dawson Pear & Phil Leinweber

Donor In Honor Of

Sandra & William Coker Rabbi Joshua Neely’s Parashat Class

Toby & Maurice Lehon The Sachs Family

General Donation

Ezra Sagotsky

Rivka & Yerach Lazarovitz

Toby & Herbert Mendelsohn

MARLENE A. DAVIS ART EDUCATION FUND

Donor In Memory Of

Elliot Davis & Judy Kahan David Cherry

ONEG & KIDDUSH FUND

Donor In Memory Of

Shirley Gold Sanford P. Gold

SIDDUR CHADASH FUND

Donor In Memory Of

Ellen & Laurence Morrell Harry S. Joseph

TZEDAKAH FUND

Donor In Honor Of

Carol & Stephen Albert Mariela Cappelletti, Susan Bernstein,

& Ellen Kamenoff

Donor In Memory Of

Barbara Weinreich Lena Sami

March Kiddush Luncheon Hostesses:

Arlene Silver Julia Fineberg Sarabecca Rosier Linda Silverman

Mariela Cappelletti Mindy Markowitz

Kris Crane Marion Daitzman

Linda Silverman Jan Suberman

Special Kiddush Luncheon Mentions for:

Linda Silverman

Arlene Silver

Phyllis Kamenoff

Shirley Gold

Our condolences to …

Melvin Tresser & Family, on the death of his beloved wife,

Belle Tresser, who passed away Monday, November 9, 2015.

Bijan Ravinoff & Family, on the death of his beloved brother,

Iraj (Zion) Rahimoff, who passed away Friday, November 20, 2015.

Linda & Bernie Kwastel & Family on the death of their beloved

aunt, Bertha Kane, who passed away Friday, December 25, 2015.

Robin & Ross Katzman, Erin & Andrew Katzman,

Abby & Darryl Hoffman, for the loss of their father & grandfather,

Melvin Katzman, who passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2016.

Francine & Perry Farb & Family for the loss of their mother,

Marjorie Pariser, who passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2016.

Renee Sami Nestle & Steven Sami, for the loss of their mother,

Lena Sami, who passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2016.

Mark Lang & Family for the loss of his beloved father,

Wayne Lang, who passed away Thursday, March 17, 2016.

Ilene Stone, Mary Wasserman & Family for the loss of their beloved

mother, Sylvia Slayback, who passed away Friday, April 8, 2016.

Sheri Denberg, Michael Tross & Family for the loss of their beloved

mother, Eleanor Tross, who passed away Thursday, April 28, 2016.

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May

May

3 Larry & Brenda Feldman 3 Al & Peggy Katz 17 Jeff Tabatabai & Jennifer Roth Tabatabai 19 Neil & Joan Okun 22 Joe & Barbara Ihns 25 Sam & Rebecca Kauffman 29 Freddy & Fayge S. Cohen

If we missed your birthday or anniversary, please call the office at 407.647.3055 and we will add you to the list.

13 Eve Gassman

14 Vered Tzur

15 Jaclyn Clark

15 Jahriah Ramsay

19 Adrian Share

22 Edie Fenster

22 Winston Schwartz

22 Isabella Simmens

23 Michele Borowsky

23 Cari Kramer

24 Rose Savage

25 Doris Glasser

25 Ellen Kamenoff

25 Debra Markowitz

25 Roberta Schreiber

26 Sophia Wise

27 Nathan Kluger

1 Scott Kramer

2 Beatrice Arnowitz

2 Carol Chisdes

2 Chuck Silverman

3 Susan Morgan

3 Paul Stenzler

4 Monica Goldman

4 Ari Skipper

4 Eleanor Tross

6 Steven Kluger

7 Adrianna Garcia

7 Robin Katzman

9 Stephen Albert

9 Alicia Cline

9 Jessica Swerdlow

10 Joe Velez

12 Miriam Crane

Thank You!

Matthew Hamel, Lisa Hart, & Mollie Savage

For volunteering in the office during the month of April.

A special thank you to our volunteer copy editors, without whom the Bulletin & Shabbat handout

would be rife with grammatical mishaps!

Larry Gutter, Debbie Meitin, Penelope Neely, Arlene van de Rijn, Geanne Share,

& Cathy Swerdlow

If you are interested in being an office volunteer, please call 407.647.3055.

Kosher Scrolls for your mezuzah

$25 each - 2.75" x 2.5"

Ketubot by Joanne Fink

Three styles of Ketubot available

We also have an anniversary

commemorative Ketubah

Open on Sunday mornings, Wednesday evenings

& by appointment.

Like us on Facebook! Look for Temple Israel Judaica Gift Shop.

We hope to see you at Simcha Shabbat

Friday, May 20, 7:30 pm

Anniversaries, birthdays and all other simchas will be

recognized, and you will be blessed from the pulpit.

WITH THESE HANDS

A TASTE OF TEMPLE ISRAEL SISTERHOOD

$25.00 (inc. shipping & handling in the continental US)

If you would like to have a copy

of our Sisterhood cookbook, please let us know!

Synagogue Office: 407.647.3055, office@tiflorida.org

Cathy Swerdlow: 407.862.2374, cswerd@gmail.com

Proceeds benefit charitable projects supported by Sisterhood.

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Donation Form (You can cut out this form and mail it into the office. Make donations online at www.tiflorida.org/donations)

My/Our Name making donation_____________________________________________________ Address (must include street, city, state & zip__________________________________________________________

Enclosed please find $____Please place contribution in the ______________________________Fund _____Date (default is the General Fund)

□In Honor of – person(s) name □In Memory of – person(s) name______________________________

On the occasion of________________________________________________________________________

Send notification of my/our donation to (please fill in complete name & address): Name_____________________________________________________________________________________ Address_____________________________________________________________________________

For credit cards, include #_____________________________Expiration Date____ Signature_______________

Contributions may be made to honor someone on a special occasion or in memory of a departed relative or friend. Donations are tax deductible.

Giving Opportunities An important value in Jewish life is tzedakah. Temple Israel provides a simple and meaningful way of fulfilling this right-

eous act through our family of funds, and giving to Temple Israel in recognition, remembrance or celebration is an ap-

propriate way to enhance those special moments. A card will be sent acknowledging your contribution of $10 or more.

Congregation Funds

Adult Education | Cemetery | General | Library | Ma’asim Tovim | Men’s Club | Oneg/Kiddush | Rabbi’s Tzedakah

Religious School | Temple Israel Jewish Camping Scholarship | Torah Preservation | Youth Programming

Dedicated Funds

Michelle & Wayne Bilsky Education | Elaine Farb Memorial Choir | Friends of Ethan Gold Children’s Library

Harold & Hannah Rosenblum Education | Marlene A. Davis Art Education | Savage Family Chapel

Prayer Book/Torah Commentary Dedications

The dedication of a prayer book (siddur) or Torah Commentary (chumash) is a uniquely appropriate way to make a gift of

tzedakah that benefits the congregation for years to come. Your dedicated siddur or chumash will be utilized by the entire

congregation. A book plate with your specific dedication will be placed in the book prior to its addition into the congre-

gation circulation and an acknowledgement card will be sent. The appropriate minimum contribution for each sacred

book is as follows:

New Shabbat Siddur Chadash - $36

New Etz Hayim Chumash - $54

Sisterhood Funds

Temple Israel Sisterhood plays an active role in supporting all aspects of synagogue life. There are two funds that have

been established by Sisterhood:

Sisterhood Scholarship

Sisterhood General

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Temple Israel

50 South Moss Road

Winter Springs, FL 32708

407.647.3055

www.tiflorida.org

Building Community Since 1954

Friday Service: 7:30 pm, Saturday Service: 9:30 am Meet & Greet every Friday at 7:00 pm before services

Sunday Minyan: 9:00 am (in the Savage Family Chapel)

Prayerful Meditation: Saturday at 9:30 am every last Shabbat of the month (in the Savage Family Chapel)

Weekday Community Minyan at the Jewish Academy: 7:45 am, Monday-Friday

Rabbi Joshua Neely

Temple Israel’s Keepers of the Flame Not surprisingly, our membership dues do not cover Temple Israel’s expenses, and without generous dona-

tions we would be unable to fulfill our mission of building a sacred community. Thus our basic dues represent

a member’s minimum financial commitment. Recognizing that there are many members who have the ability

and the desire to provide greater support in addition to their basic dues, Temple Israel created a membership

category called Keepers of the Flame to provide a mechanism for this increased level of giving. The generosity

of our current and future Keepers is vital to the sustainability and growth of Temple Israel.

In appreciation of this increased-dues level of commitment, Keepers of the Flame are welcome at all Temple

Israel sponsored Shabbat dinners, synagogue Seders and program events without additional charge. Only a res-

ervation is required. Additionally, there is a designated “Keepers of the Flame” seating area at all of the High

Holiday services.

The following giving levels are suggested:

Benefactors $15,000 and up

Pillars $10,000 to $14,999

Defenders $7,800 to $9,999

Guardians $5,300 to $7,799

Protectors $3,300 to $5,299

Preservers $2,400 to $3,299

Kindlers $2,000 to $2,399

If you would like to be counted among our Keepers of the Flame, please send your giving level to:

Temple Israel

50 S. Moss Rd.,

Winter Springs, FL 32708-3002

For further information please contact our President, Mark Kluger, at 407.924.7035