Shalom October & November 2011

Dear Friends:

This edition of the Shalom carries news and announcements of all kinds of coming attractions. Our services for Sukkot and Simchat Torah, the beginning of many of our excellent adult edu-cation courses, Bar and Bat Mitzvah Services, Brotherhood events and Sisterhood programs and so much more. The mind simply boggles at all that is in store for us and I am grateful to the Shalom and its editor, Phyllis Weinstein, for helping us to keep informed about what is happening in our

wonderful congregation. My problem is that the next event is Yom Kippur and I simply cannot look beyond it. It is just too big –

too huge. It occupies so much of my heart that everything else has to wait for just a while. Yom Kippur! From the first strains of Kol Nidre to the breaking of the fast twenty-four hours later, it is a

day of unbelievable intensity. Everything about it is charged with excitement – and its picture is larger than life. For twenty-four hours, our thoughts, our hopes, our programs, our tears have added depth and added meaning – and there is nothing – absolutely nothing – that is ordinary about the day. I know that I will pour out every ounce of energy within me until I am totally drained at the close of the day. I know that at the end I will be quite over-whelmed and very close to tears. I know that those with whom I will share the break-the-fast following the ser-vices that evening will have to wait while I gradually come down from the emotional height of the day. I know that on Yom Kippur I shall find again the deeper truth of atonement, which really means “at-one-ment,” and, hopefully, I shall be at one with myself – at one with my family – at one with my people – and at one with my God.

When it is all over, then I’ll begin to think about all those coming attractions but for now, my mind and

my heart are on Yom Kippur. How good it will be to share it with you once again. Yours sincerely, Stephen H. Pinsky

Tishrei / Cheshvan / Kislev 5772 | October / November 2011

Rabbi’s Voice Rabbi Stephen H. Pinsky

Shalom October / November 2011 -

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Message from the President Sara Marcus

Judaism has always been a religion about community. In fact the word ‘synagogue’ means “assembly”. As Jews, we pray together in our community, our synagogue. It is especially meaningful that we come together on these holiest of days, of Yamin Noraim or Days of Awe, to worship collectively. But Judaism is also about individuality. We each can choose the connection that suits us. Attending services may be all you need to fulfill your spiritual needs. But you may find that an individual connection to the temple’s community gives you an op-portunity for a more meaningful existence. Judaism allows for each individual to cre-ate one’s own personally spiritual path. The High Holy Days are a means for creating that path - releasing the old and em-barking upon the new. We get to create a unique future by atoning for the past; by choosing a rebirth of our spirits. “For last year's words belong to last year's language And next year's words await another voice. And to make an end is to make a beginning.” - T.S. Eliot My hope for all of you is that you find the path that fulfills you spiritually. I wish you all a wonderful beginning! L’Shana Tova from my family to yours, Sara Marcus


Cantor’s Voice Cantor Carrie Barry

On Rosh HaShanah, God is “Avinu Malkeinu,” our Father, our King: our parent, our ruler. Whereas on Shabbat, we greet our Sabbath Queen, welcoming her with song and rejoicing in her gifts of rest and peace, on Rosh HaShanah, we stand before God and await our judgment. This image speaks to many of us; it comforts us to know that someone, or something, is in charge. For many others, however, the concept of a God who reigns over us, a God who controls our fate, is an uncomfortable one. It may suggest a loss of freedom or identity. Or, by bestowing upon God the role of Divine Arbiter, it may impose on the listener an image of God that doesn’t complement our modern sensibilities. The Medieval poem, “Unetaneh Tokef,” which we read Rosh HaShanah morning, declares the day, Yom HaDin: “Day of Judgment.” A cursory glance at the text tells us that on Rosh HaShanah, God decides our fate, and only repentance can save us from our end. On the surface, the poem may seem unfriendly and frightening, giving us an image of a merciless ruler. But our Jewish literature rarely exists on only one level. The God of our machzor, our High Holy Day prayer book, is at once judge and shepherd: our parent who nurtures, as well as guides us. God re-minds us that we are capable of both good and bad, or of both action and inaction, for also according to “Unetaneh Tokef,” only positive actions: teshuvah, tefila, and tzedaka, can truly help us. Repentance, prayer, and righteous action: all things that we have in our control. As our parent, God considers every soul, but it is not realistic to assume that God will take care of each and every one of us as if we were infants. Even a shepherd watching his flock cannot keep every sheep in his immediate line of vision at all times. Rosh HaShanah is our reminder from God, the string around our collective Jewish finger. God wants us to stop and take notice. Where am I? Where am I going? Who am I? Who will I be? In “Unetaneh Tokef,” we will read of a “still, small voice.” That voice can be interpreted as the sound of the sho-far, or the trembling of the angels in heaven, but for me, that “still, small voice” is my own: the voice that I cannot always hear during the year. It comes from deep within, and when I listen to it, I can truly hear what my mind, body and soul are telling me. Sometimes I hear the voice, but refuse to listen. The High Holy Days force us to acknowledge ourselves in a way that we rarely do. We are asked by God to be present, to engage with ourselves through prayer, meditation, contemplation. Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur are not necessarily days of fire and brimstone, but rather times when we are closer to God, because we are actually making time to be closer to our-selves. “Unetaneh Tokef” shows us that our responsibility throughout the Days of Awe is to take action: to engage with God through prayer, to engage with ourselves through self –reflection, and to engage with others through kindness. We are not to leave our High Holy Day self-explorations in the sanctuary, or with God. We are to take them with us into the world, where we continue to build on them, action upon action, each new action leading to new expe-riences, new insight. And each year we return to our sanctuary, to God, to ourselves. L’Shanah tova u-m’tukah…I wish you all a very sweet new year. B’Shirah, Cantor Carrie Barry


From the Desk of the Temple Educator

Jodi Kaufman Sukkot: The Season of Our Rejoicing - Z'man Simchataynu

Everyone has a favorite Jewish holiday. Some people love Chanukah while others prefer Passover. For me Sukkot is the best. The fall weather is my favorite and the thought of sitting outside in the cool breeze watching the leaves change color makes me very happy. Of course, here in Florida I can only dream of the cool breeze and pray for no hurricanes. Sukkot gives us an opportunity to celebrate the gift of nature and all that it has to offer. It is a time of celebration following the High Holy Days. A time of rejoicing in our lot! This year build a sukkah or come have dinner in the Temple’s sukkah! Check out this web site for the Klutz proof Sukkah http://www.sukkot.com/. Enjoy learning about Sukkot and celebrating it!

History of Sukkot The origin of Sukkot is found in the bible. In the book of Leviticus we read, "Mark, on the fifteenth day of the seventh month, when you have gathered in the yield of your land, you shall observe the festival of Adonai seven days: a complete rest on the first day, and a complete rest on the eighth day. On the first day you shall take the product of goodly trees, branches of palms, boughs of leafy trees, and willows of the brook, and you shall rejoice before Adonai your God seven days. You shall observe it in the seventh month as a law for all time, throughout the ages. You shall live in booths seven days; all citizens in Israel shall live in booths in order that future generations may know that I made the Israelite people live in booths (sukkot), when I brought them out of the land of Egypt…" (Lev.23: 39-43) From this passage we learn that we build a sukkah to remember the wanderings in the desert and the experiences of our peo-ple during that time.

Observances of Sukkot Building a Sukkah It is a mitzvah to dwell in a sukkah during the holiday. Sukkah (plural sukkot) means booth(s) or hut(s). If possible, build your own sukkah or share one with family and/or friends. Eat as many meals in it as possible. If the weather is mild and you enjoy sleeping out of doors consider having a family camp-out or an afternoon nap in the sukkah! Blessing the Lulav and Etrog Also known as the Arba'ah Minim - the Four Species. While holding the lulav and etrog a blessing is recited and then they are waved in six directions: north, south, east, west, up and down. This signifies that God and all God's blessings are everywhere. Inviting the Ushpizin (Guests of the Festival) “What are Ushpizin?” “We are taught that the tent of Abraham and Sarah had an opening on each side, so that wayfarers from which ever direction they came would feel welcome to partake of their hospitality. Hachnasat Orchim, welcoming guests, is a time-honored tradi-tion among Jews. The invitation to “all who are hungry” in the Passover Haggadah is well known. Less familiar is the cere-mony known as Ushpizin, in which we extend to our ancestors an invitation to join us in our sukkah. Ushpizin is an Aramaic word meaning “guests.” The traditional Aramaic invitation welcomes seven “exalted” guests. Each day of the holiday, a different guest is featured. The origin of the Ushpizin ceremony is found in the Zohar, a primary source of Jewish mystical traditions. It is our hope that accompanying these guests will be the Shechina, God’s spirit, which shelters and protects us. The seven Ushpizin are Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Moses, David and Solomon. Who would you invite into your sukkah? Chag Sameach! Jodi Kaufman


Preschool Press Sandy Wilensky

As we move into the month of October, the new school year is up and running. Each day brings the entrance of smiles and energy, as the children enter the building anxious to begin a new school day.

Our 2, 3 and 4 year old classes all began the new school year with curriculum units on self and family. Songs and finger plays emphasized the theme of family, and the younger children created hand print designs. The children in the older classes were hard at work and play, creating family trees and “All About Me” books. We are also preparing for our year long Shabbat program. All of the children have made and decorated their own Kippot which they will wear on Friday morning throughout the school year when we welcome Shabbat in the preschool. Each week a different child from each class serves as the class “Shabbat child,” leading the class in a Shabbat presentation. The Shabbat child’s family joins the class to light candles, say blessings and eat challah and a special snack with all of the children. After the individual classes complete the welcoming program, the entire school gathers in the social hall for a Shabbat rock concert led by Cantor Barry. This sing –a-long is not to be missed, and if you’re ever in the building on a Friday morning, please stop by to join the fun!

In addition to the curriculum units on self and family, the children and staff are immersed in their preparation for the holidays. The children had one of the truly unique experiences provided by our school, when we hosted The Shofar Factory, a hands-on workshop which taught the children how shofars are made. All the classes heard the beautiful sounds of the sho-far. Our 3 and 4 year olds touched and learned about a variety of animal horns; and, learned the difference between kosher and non-kosher animals.

This year, in addition to providing a connection between the classroom and holiday tradition, we have expanded our

curriculum to embrace the national PJ Library Goes To School program. As participants in this program, our teachers re-ceive professional development, teaching materials and books which focus on the holidays and related Jewish values to use in their classrooms. While it is important to follow the tradition of eating apples and honey, our children are also being im-mersed, through stories and activities, in the concepts of apologizing for wrongdoing, and striving to do better in the future (T’shuvah). In addition to eating in and decorating the Sukkah , the children will learn about the traditional importance of welcoming guests and kindness to strangers. The value of friendship , generosity and celebrating the unique nature of differ-ent people and cultures have been woven into the celebrations of Sukkot, Simchat Torah, and the secular holiday of Thanksgiving. While we are teaching the traditional manner of celebrating these important holidays, the children are also be-ing taught the underlying concepts of Judaic thought which they can use throughout their lifetimes.

As you can see, our teachers and staff continue to work hard to provide the children with new and innovative pro-

gramming and curriculum, while maintaining the character and traditions that have made our preschool so successful over the years. Additionally, our preschool has a long and proud tradition of parent participation and support and this year is off to a terrific start. Save the date for our first major event of the school year, Family Fun Day on October 16 coordinated by the Voluntary Parent Organization,(VPO). Our Adopt-a-Class program continues to provide extra teaching and learning materials in our classrooms. All of our children benefit from the filling of the teacher “wish lists,” and on their behalf I want to thank all of those who have participated.

On behalf of myself, my family and the entire preschool staff, I wish you a happy, healthy, and meaningful new year.

Shalom, Sandy Wilensky Director

Important Dates to Remember October 16 Family Fun Day

November 7 Parent-Teacher Conferences

November 9 & 10 Man in My Life

November 18 & 20 Holiday Bazaar

November 21 &22 Thanksgiving Celebrations

November 23-25 Thanksgiving Recess

Temple Beth Torah Leonie Arguetty Preschool


Sisterhood News Tammy Smith

Shana Tova! Happy and healthy New Year 5772 to you and yours from Temple Beth Torah Sisterhood - Women of Reform Judaism Our mission is to foster and further the highest ideals of Judaism as expressed through the temple to promote closer fellowship among its members; and in cooperation with the congregation, be a mentor for religious, social, and educational activities. Our dues support:

Our Meetings and Events Women of Reform Judaism www.wrj.org Gifts for all Bar and Bat Mitzvah children Gifts for preschool graduates Gifts and support for our religious school and temple

Sisterhood also operates the Sisterhood Judaica Boutique at Temple Beth Torah. Macy’s Shop-for-a-Cause was a huge success! Thank you to all who purchased ‘shopping passes’. Your donation makes a differ-ence! We hope you will join us. Come to our meetings and help us offer great programming! We want your input. In the meantime, mark your calendars for these upcoming events.

Sisterhood Board Meeting, Sun. Oct. 16 ♦ 9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Executive Board, Committees and general Sisterhood mem-bers meet in the conference room.

Sisterhood Shabbat Fri. Oct. 14 ♦ 7:30 p.m. A heart-warming Shabbat service written by Sisterhood Member Suzi Grbinich. Sisterhood members are partic-ipating in the ceremony. All are welcome. Chocolate Fountain dessert will be sup-

plied by Sisterhood to complement the Oneg. Will any of our Sisterhood members help supply these items for the chocolate fountain?

Marshmallows Strawberries Potato chips Pound cake (cubes) Pineapple (chunks) Something yummy for dipping in a chocolate foun-

tain! Please e-mail [email protected] if you would like to participate in the service and to let us know if you are able to bring one of these foods.

Coffee Talk with Sisterhood Sunday, Oct. 25 ♦ 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.. Exact dates TBA. Meet in the lobby or Youth Lounge, purchase a ‘nosh’ from our Youth Group’s Café Bagel and talk with Sisterhood Members. “We’ll have coffee, we’ll talk....” (Mike Myers)

Sisterhood Book Club Tues. Nov. 1 ♦ 9:30 a.m. Conference room. Gloria Zakon will lead a discussion of THE CANTOR'S DAUGHTER by Scott Nadelson. Please read this wonderful book and join us.

Sisterhood Holiday Wrap-a-thon Nov. 15 – Dec. 20. ♦ Sisterhood members and high school Youth Group volunteers will gift wrap your holiday presents for you! We have beau-tiful holiday wrapping paper to choose from and specialty bows! Hours are: Tuesdays 9 – 11 a.m., Tuesdays 4:30 – 6 p.m., and Fridays 9 – 11 a.m. Sug-

gested donation prices range from $3 to $5 per. present. Sisterhood volunteers needed! WRJ's 48th Assembly

Join members of the Leadership of Temple Beth Torah and Sisterhood members at this very special event this December in Washington, D.C.! For more information from WRJ.org: http://www.wrj.org/Programs/Assembly2011/Default.aspx

For more information about Sisterhood at Temple Beth Torah: http://www.templebethtorah.net/sisterhood/sisterhood-women-of-reform-judaism/

Don’t miss our Sisterhood Blog on the temple’s website!: http://www.templebethtorah.net/blog/sisterhood/

Are you interested in an Israeli Dance Class with Sisterhood here at the temple? Do you have a fun/ enriching idea you would like to do with Sis-terhood? Do you want to be a part of our mission to help others? Together, we can do great things!

Tammy Smith, Sisterhood President


Brotherhood News Jeff Sharkey

Brotherhood: A Service Arm of Our Congregation Our Brotherhood dues support family activities, provide extra funds for our youth groups and sponsor temple events such as the annual picnic. All men that are members of Temple Beth Torah are urged to join us. Come to a Brotherhood meeting and check us out. Click here to for more information about the brotherhood events

Brotherhood Meetings Sunday, 9 – 11 a.m. October 16 and November 20 at Temple Beth Torah.

Miami Dolphins vs. Denver Broncos Tickets are only $65. The price includes round-trip transportation from Temple Beth Torah and a full lunch. Tickets are limited and usu-ally sell out quickly. Non-members are welcome. Payment can be made online at www.tbtbrotherhood.com until October 15. Bus leaves TBT at 9:15am SHARP on game day. For more information, contact Vince Gerardi at 561-309-7169 or Andrew Goldstein at 561-312-4692. Brotherhood dues of $36 can also be paid online on our website. Upcoming events: Heat vs. Bulls 1/29/12 (tentative), Panthers vs. TBD, Marlins vs. Mets and or Red Sox TBD. Annual Golf Outing -The first weekend of May (Tentative). We are looking for volunteers to help with the preparation. Annual Paid Up Membership Dinner TBD Other activities to contribute to Temple, other Jewish organizations and general community are being planned, too. Join us and get in-volved!


The Wisdom of Why Phyllis Weinstein

Alec Robert Sunshine will be called to the Torah on October 15, 2011. Alec is the son of Douglas and Susann Sunshine and brother of Marissa. Alec is in the seventh grade at Emerald Cove Middle School. Alec plays soccer as a goalie for his school team as well as the Wellington Wave Soccer Club. He loves all sports and his dog, Buckeye. Alec looks forward to spending his special day with his parents, sister, grandparents and other family and friends. Sarah Greer will be called to the Torah on Saturday, October 22, 2011. Sarah is a seventh grader at Tradewinds Middle School. She stays active playing volleyball and swimming but has a true love for the creative arts. She enjoys drawing and painting in her spare time. Sarah’s greatest passion, however, is for the culinary arts and she aspires to be a professional chef. Sarah is also an avid reader and a wonderful big sister. Drew Connor Moshe, the son of Laura and Darrin Moshe, will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on October 29, 2011. Drew is a seventh grade Honor Roll student at Wellington Landings Middle School. He is a member of the band and plays roller hockey for the school and for the Village of Wellington. Joining Drew on his special day will be his parents, sister, Amanda, grandparents, friends and relatives from far and near. Andrew Lent will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on November 12, 2011. Andrew was born in Rockland County, NY, and has been living in Wellington for 6 years. Andrew has 3 older sisters and 1 younger brother (Jennifer, Kimberly, Samantha and Austin). He is also so very fortunate to have wonderful grandparents; Harriet and Jerry Schutzer. Andrew has incredible enthusiasm for learning and has excelled as a student at Polo Park Middle School. Matt Engel will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on November 19, 2011. Matt is an eighth grade honors student at Emerald Cove Middle School. He enjoys playing and watching baseball, basketball and football. He is interested in pursuing potential careers as a pediatrician or an architect who designs planes and boats for the US Navy. He likes to spend time with his friends and family, including his brother, Zachary. He is excited to share his special day with his friends and relatives.

B’nai Mitzvah Students October & November 2011

Q: Why do Jews fast on Yom Kippur? Answer to June question: Why are cheese products eaten on Shavuot? There are 2 explanations. 1. Dairy foods should be eaten on the day the Torah was received on Mount Sinai because the words in the Song of Songs "honey and milk under thy lips" imply that , like milk products and honey, the words of the Torah are pleasant and good for our spirits. 2. Eating dairy foods on Shavuot is based on a legend which maintains that when the Israelites reached their homes after receiving the Torah at Mount Sinai, they had little time to prepare a meat meal . Instead, they hastily put together a dairy meal, which could be more quickly prepared.


Yom Kippur Eve – Kol Nidre

Friday, October 7 at 5:30 and 8:30 p.m. sharp (No one will be seated during the chanting of Kol Nidre)

Yom Kippur Day

Saturday, October 8 at 8:30 and 11:30 a.m.

Yom Kippur Children’s Service (Pre-School and Elementary School Age Children)

Saturday, October 8 at 2:30 p.m.

Yom Kippur Afternoon Services Saturday, October 8 at 4:30 p.m.

(The Afternoon, Yizkor and Neilah Services)

Yom Kippur Schedule 2011 / 5772

SUKKOT FAMILY SERVICE/ CONSECRATION SERVICE

Wednesday, October 12 at 7:00 p.m. (Please note early starting time)

Dedication of the Temple’s sukkah and Consecration of students new to our Religious School.

FIRST DAY OF SUKKOT Thursday, October 13 at 10:00 a.m.

(Preceded by Breakfast in the Sukkah) Torah Portion: Leviticus 23:33-44

SHEMINI ATZERET /YIZKOR SERVICE

Thursday, October 20 at 10:00 a.m.

SIMCHAT TORAH FAMILY SERVICE Friday, October 21 at 7:30 p.m.

Hakafot – Marching with the Torahs accompanied by members of our Temple Band.

Celebrate Sukkot and Simchat Torah at the Temple


Temple Beth Torah Leonie Arguetty Preschool Holiday Boutique

Friday, November 18th from 8:45am -1:15pm AND

Sunday, November 20th from 8:45am – 11:15am.

The cost is $50/table plus a $25 item to be raffled off – Chinese Raffle Style. Payment includes one 6 foot table and two chairs for both boutique days. Temple members will have priority for vendor tables. Set up will begin at 8:00am each morning. All vendors are required to clean up their area and remove all merchandise upon conclusion of the Bou-

tique each day. Completion of this registration form and a payment of $50 will place priority on your reservation for a

vendor table. You will be notified to confirm acceptance of your reservation. (Checks will not be cashed until ven-

dors are notified and confirmed.) If you have any questions, please email Vicki Buckstein at [email protected] Name _________________________________ Date __________ Vendor Name___________________________________________ Phone #_________________________Temple Member? ________ Description of items to be sold (please be specific):

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Temple Beth Torah

January 15, 2012

This year Mitzvah Day will be part of a Wellington community-wide Martin Luther King, Jr. Weekend of Service. Congregants from local houses of worship will join together to help the vil-lage with clean-up, landscaping, and other projects. For those who prefer to work indoors, we will have some indoor Temple-based projects as well. Mitzvah Day 2012 will kick off with a bagel breakfast at 8:15 AM in the Social Hall followed by a short service in the sanctuary beginning promptly at 8:45 AM. Following the service families will go to their assigned locations. The projects should be completed by 12:45 PM. Children of all ages are encouraged to join their parents in one of the activities. Religious school will not be in session on this day to enable families to participate together. We are asking for a minimum donation of $18 per family unit to help underwrite the cost of sup-plies and T-shirts, which will be provided to each participant. Please fill out the form below and return it with your check to the Temple. If you would like to help in the planning of Mitzvah Day, please contact Peggy Kroll and Linda LoBianco at [email protected]. __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ Return section below __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ Family Name:_______________ Adults: ___________________________________ Names and ages of children: ___________________________________ _________________________________ ___________________________________ _________________________________ Prefer outside activity _____ Prefer inside Temple-based activity _____ T-Shirt Size: Adult: S____ M ____ L ____ XL ____ Child: S ____ M ____ L ____ There will be an opportunity to be a sponsor for Mitzvah Day. Information to follow.


Events at Temple Beth Torah

October 2011

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 Torah Study & Shabbat Morning Services

2 Religious School 7th Grade

3 Lunch & Learn at Noon: Haiku Po-etry

4 Religious School

5 Religious School Committee

6 7 Erev Yom Kip-pur: Kol Nidre

8 Yom Kippur Ser-vices: Morning, Family & After-noon

9 No Religious School

10 11 Religious School Confirmation Class

12 Sukkot Family Services & Conse-cration Ceremony

13 Sukkot Morning at Temple Beth Torah

14 Shabbat Evening Worship Service: Sisterhood Shab-bat


16 Sisterhood Board Meeting

17 18 19 20 Shemini Atzeret - Yizkor Memorial Service

21 Simchat Torah - Shabbat Evening Family Worship Service


23 Brotherhood Goes to the Dol-phins Game To-day Special Program for Parents: Bul-lying

24 25 26 27 28 Shabbat Evening Worship Service


30 31 Jewish History: Our Story Con-tinues with Rabbi Pinsky


Events at Temple Beth Torah November 2011

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 Sisterhood Book Club Meets This Morning

2 Religious School Committee

3 4 Shabbat Evening Worship Service at 6:30 PM Youth Group Universal Studios Trip

5 Torah Study & Shabbat Morning Services Youth Group Universal Studios Trip

6 Religious School Sisterhood Coffee Talk TBT Annual Pic-nic Youth Committee

7 No Preschool: Parent-Teacher Conferences To-day Hadassah General Meeting Lunch & Learn at

8 Religious School Personnel Com-mittee Meeting

9 Preschool Man in My Life Days

10 Preschool Man in My Life Days

11 Kochavim Middle School Day of Service Religious School Bookfair Shabbat Evening Worship Service

12 Religious School Bookfair Torah Study & Shabbat Morning Services

13 RS Bookfair Religious School TiBToFTY Eth-nic Understanding Sisterhood Board Meeting

14 Jewish History: Our Story Con-tinues with Rabbi Pinsky

15 Holiday Gift Wrap-a-Thon Religious School

16 17 18 The TBT Band at Shabbat Evening Worship Service TBT Holiday Vendor Boutique & School Bookfair

19 Torah Study & Shabbat Morning Services Saturday Evening Cinema at TBT

20 RS Calendar & Bookfair TBT Holiday Vendor Boutique Brotherhood Kochavim Event

21 Preschool Thanks-giving Feast: Par-ents Invited Hadassah Board Meeting

22 Holiday Gift Wrap-a-Thon PS Thanksgiving Feast: Parents In-vited Religious School

23 No Preschool or Religious School: Thanksgiving Re-cess


25 No Preschool or Religious School: Thanksgiving Re-cess Shabbat Evening Worship Service Holiday Gift

26 No Preschool or Religious School: Thanksgiving Re-cess Torah Study & Shabbat Morning Services


28 Preschool Re-sumes Today

29 Holiday Gift Wrap-a-Thon Religious School Resumes Today

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Fall is approaching and the New Year is here!!!! Visit the Sisterhood Judaica Gift Shop for your holiday needs. We have a lovely selection of Challah plates, honey pots, and candlesticks. We have memorial candles for $1.00 and electric candles for $3.50. Our feature of the month is this beautiful contemporary havdalah set. It is perfect for this time of the year and every Shabbat. On sale from $129.00 to $99.00, it would make a beautiful wedding gift.

New Fall Hours

Tuesday and Friday 9am – 10:30 Tuesday evening 3pm – 6pm Sunday morning 9am-11am

By appointment, please call Temple at 561-793-2700

Sisterhood Judaica Boutique


Caring Committee Temple Beth Torah's Caring Committee mission includes offering support to our members who are ill, have suffered a loss, are going through difficult times, or are celebrating a simcha. Please contact the Temple office to let us know about a loved one in the hospital, someone in need, or a special celebration so we can reach out to our Temple members. Please remember to bring your non-perishable, non-expired food items and toiletries whenever you visit the Temple. Our local food banks are low in supplies and can really use your help. Thank you to all that contributed to our food drive during the High Holidays. The food was delivered to local food banks in Palm Beach County and greatly appreciated. L’Shana Tova, TBT Caring Committee

Committee Reports

Memorial Committee

Temple Beth Torah Cemetery Plots are available to our members and immediate families at the Star of David Cemetery and Funeral Chapel of the Palm Beaches:

TBT Members: $1,200.00 Immediate Family who are not members of TBT: $1,600.00.

Call Lois in the Temple Office at 793-2700 for details or contact Joy Pitterman, Chair Memorial Committee at 561-966-0222 or at [email protected]

Social Justice Committee of Temple Beth Torah The Social Justice Committee (SJC) of Temple Beth Torah is discussing having a Mitzvah Weekend from January 13-15, 2012. There will be a special speaker at the Friday night service. There will be a program on Saturday afternoon. Peggy Kroll and Linda LoBianco have graciously volunteered to be the co-chairs of Mitzvah Day and would like other congregation members to volunteer to help. Together, we can make this weekend very special – remembering the great work of Martin Luther King and helping our fellow residents with mitzvah projects. The next project from the Social Justice Committee will be Ochel L’chol which means “Food for All”. Congregation mem-bers can donate $10 to purchase Publix gift certificates. These gift certificates will be given to families in our congregation and community who are having problems providing food for their families. This mitzvah is the least we can do in our current economy. The project will start after the High Holy Days. Please contact Diane Marks if you are interested in joining the committee or helping with Mitzvah Weekend or Ochel L’chol.


Welcome to our New Members

We welcome the following new members to our “Temple family” and look forward to their participation in our services and activities.

Robyn and Todd Teitel Susan and Edmund Davidson Jennifer and Dr. Brian Miller

Stacy Jaeger Kathleen and Mark Bogen

Anne and Dr. Michael Tindel Lauren and Jeremy Schneider

Leslie Benhardus Kate Lester

Wendy and Benjamin Berman Jason Blum

Elissa and Steven Hulnick Allison and Brian Govier Amy and Charles Liddell

Jana and Rob Leitner Holly and Marc Lichtenfeld

Mazel Tov To: Our B’nai Mitzvah:

October Alec Sunshine and his family Sarah Greer and her family Drew Moshe and his family

November

Andrew Lent and his family Matthew Engel and his family

Special Simchas: Cheryl and Neil Feinstein on the birth of their newest grandson, Samuel D. Feinstein

Jennifer and Kevin Shapiro and Ellen and Steven Shapiro on the birth of their son and grandson, River Isaac Shapiro

Get Well To: Art Abrams, Larry Bernstein, Mark Carey, Dr. Helen Garson, Neil Garson,

Harvey Harnick, Fran Lerner, Martin Miller, Shirley Pell, Linda Politzer

Deepest Sympathy To: Sylvia Gottfried on the loss of her husband and long time Temple member, Bertram Gottfried

Jill Levy on the loss of her aunt, Diane Cabot Scott Richardson on the loss of his mother, Jane Richardson

Phyllis Goldbetter on the loss of her aunt, Sylvia Kalish Sandy and Mark Wilensky on the loss of their sister in law, Connie Wilensky

Gary Schneider on the loss of her grandfather, Samuel Goldman Jessica Fried on the loss of her grandmother, Ruth Zesperak

Marvin Gareleck on the loss of his sister, Jean Berger Alaine Green on the loss of her father, Frederick Strongin

Joyce Steinhorn Farkas on the loss of her son, Steven Steinhorn Eleanor Ross of the loss of her husband and long time Temple member, Milton Ross

Rose Zexter on the loss of her husband, Joe Zexter Lynn Ferman on the loss of her brother, Miles Saul


We believe that life is a journey with many stops along the way. Each stop is an opportunity to learn and grow. We have planned an exciting journey for you. Our road map will give you a taste of Jewish learn-ing. All you have to do is note the dates on your calendar and climb aboard.

Educational Series: History of the Jewish People - The Story Continues Presenter: Rabbi Stephen Pinsky. Mark you calendars and join us. Classes meet on the following Mondays at 7:30 PM October 31 November 7 November 14

Lunch-and-Learn Learn Series: "You bring your lunch, we have the beverages." This program will meet on the following Mondays at Noon October 3: Come and learn how to write Haiku poetry. November 7: "Surprise" discussion with Rabbi Pinsky. December 5: "Latkes & Learn" with TBT member Edward Cohen who will discuss working on the Statue of Liberty restoration.

Saturday Cinema November 19 at 7:00 PM: Shmatta: Rags to Riches - The involvement of Jews in the N.Y. garment in-dustry. Snacks provided.

Special Sunday Program for Parents: Bullying October 23 at 9:15 AM: A special program with Rabbi Pinsky, our educator Jodi Kaufman, RJE and ther-apist David Hefty.

Two Rabbis - One Book with Rabbi Stephen Pinsky & Rabbi Anthony Fratello (Temple Shaarei Sha-lom, Boynton Beach) Date to Be Determined

Life Long Learning 2011-2012


RABBI’S DISCRETIONARY FUND

In Honor Of Zena Plous on her 90th birthday

Selma & Saul Goldman

Joy Pitterman David Pitterman

The New Year

Peggy Kroll

The marriage of Angela and Seth

Pinsky The Bergman Family

Arline & Noel Shevack Peggy & Ed Kabakow

Drs. Debra Weinstein & An-drew Schlein

Phyllis & Marvin Weinstein Roz & Morris Ball

Peggy Kroll Sara & Mitch Marcus

Roslyn & Karen Eismann

Susan & Reed Kellner Marcia & Joe Bernstein

The New Year

Cheryl & Mort Jacobowitz

The Bar Mitzvah of our son, Matthew

Mandy & Scott Rubenstein

The 45th wedding anniversary of Karen and Steve Metzger

Joan & Paul Feinstein The Bar Mitzvah of our son,

Luke Stephanie & Michael Hollander

Sy Rosenberg Betty Breinin

In Appreciation For

Rabbi’s blessing on our 45th wedding anniversary Judy & Roy Rosner

My camp scholarship

Jason Fox

Our 50th anniversary blessing Eileen & Barry Eckhaus

In Memory Of My dear husband, Marty Ka-

likow Bea Kalikow

Roz & Morris Ball

My dear husband, Bertram Gottfried Sylvia Gottfried

Selma & Saul Goldman Dulcie Burns

Jane Richardson

Selma & Saul Goldman Roslyn & Karen Eismann

My dear wife Cyril Gold

Dr. Marcus Block

Jane Shuster

My mother Jane Klein

Dr. Melvin Lucas

Ibby Lucas

Aaron Gottlieb Ibby Lucas

Jack Kaplan Rose Kaplan

Barton Skoller Sylvia Skoller

Ronald Skoller Sylvia Skoller

Samuel Goldman

The Gerardi Family

George Edelman Cyndie Edelman

Sylvia Kalisch

Miriam Goldbetter

Jonathan Block Jane Shuster

My son,

Steven Steinhorn Joyce Steinhorn-Farkas

Martin Kalikow

Marcia & Joe Bernstein

My dear wife Cyril Gold

Nathan Trachtenberg The Cordes Family

RABBI STEPHEN PINSKY EDU-

CATION FUND In Honor Of

Zena Plous on her 90th birthday Carol & Bill Greenspan

The special birthday of Sondra

Berkman Arline & Noel Shevack

The Bar Mitzvah of Luke Hol-

lander Phyllis & Marvin Weinstein

In Memory Of Ralph Asher

Lisa & Rabbi Stephen Pinsky

Pearl Rosenberg Lisa & Rabbi Stephen Pinsky

Marty Kalikow

Muriel Zuckerman

Bert Gofffried Muriel Zuckerman

David Rosenberg


Saul Blecher Ruthe Blecher

Alan Rosenberg


Frank Reisman Danielle & Harvey Levinsohn

Milton Ross

Roz & Morris Ball

CANTOR FENAKEL RELIGIOUS SCHOOL

In Honor Of Rachel Kart becoming a Bat

Mitzvah Linda, Henry & Ben Katz

In Memory Of

Teddy Susan & Reed Kellner

Samuel Goldman The Herrman Family

LEONIE ARGUETTY PRE-

SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Memory Of

Connie Wilensky Cindy & Robert Moses

YOUTH GROUP FUND

In Memory Of Jane Richardson

Marcia & Scott Weber

TZEDAKAH BOX FUND In Honor Of

Judy Zupnick on her 70th birth-day

Evelyn Goldman

The 50th wedding anniversary of Eileen and Barry Eckhaus Ellen & Alan Fabricant Diane & Dan Gower Toby & Larry Satin

BILL BENDER CARING FUND

In Honor Of The speedy recovery of

Daniel Herzlin Sabina and Mel Dener

Zena Plous on her 90th birthday Darlene, Rich, Joe & Michael

Lebowitz

LIBRARY FUND In Honor Of

The 90th birthday of Charles Satterthwait

Doris & Karl Fishman

The birth of Lillian Jane Abel Doris & Karl Fishman

The birth of Ari Richard Vogel


In Memory Of Aunt Billy


PRAYER BOOK FUND In Memory Of

Bertram Gottfreid Evelyn Goldman

Sylvia Gold Fran & Joel Grossman

Gilda Levy Lucille & Marvin Rockley

] Gracious Donations ]


] Gracious Donations ] FLORAL FUND In Honor Of

Zena Plous on her 90th birthday

Jane & Dr. Fred Shuster

TREE OF LIFE In Honor Of

Our children, Taryn and Dan Silverstein and Jennifer and Kevin

Shapiro Ellen & Steven Shapiro

The Bar Mitzvah of Cameron Spencer

Douglas-Okon Mom, Ron, Matthew,

Morgan, Brandon & Eri-ka

GENERAL TEMPLE FUND In Honor Of

The Presidency of Sara Marcus

Mitch, Rachel, Debra & Rosemond

The marriage of Angela

and Seth Pinsky The Thal Family

The speedy recovery of

Heather Andrews

The Thal Family

In Memory Of Jean Berger

Eileen & Barry Eckhaus

YAHRZEIT FUND In Memory Of David Gottfried

Sylvia & Bert Gottfried Florence Kraus

Myra & Melvin Katz

Stuart I. Kahn Misty Roseff

Fred Shoengold

Albert Shoengold

Jason Sandel Mae Lifschitz Melissa Sandel

Carmen Rosen

Tonia Lombardi Ana & Arnold Rosen

Seymour Kalb

Kimberly Cohen Ida Cohen

Beatrice Simon Samuel Cohen

Carol & Edward Cohen

George Skantar Cecilia Skantar

The Skantar Family

Hildegard Menkel Eileen Eckhaus

Lee Hobel

Rose Zauder Margie & Larry Zauder

Sylvia McDole

Karen & Michael McDole

Barry Levenson Cynthia Kleit

Nathan Miller

Sylvia Shoengold

Esther Astrachan Cheryl & Neil Feinstein

Sylvia Sisle Schmier Kathryn Goodman

Roselyn & Mitch Sisle

Shirley Berger Sanford Berger

Herman Zuckerman Arline Zuckerman

Karen Dener

Sabina & Mel Dener

Liesel Bachmann Joyce Portnoy

Rose Richman Rudnick Selma Rudnick Waters

Josephine Shevack

Arline & Noel Shevack

Annie Trachtenberg Nathan Trachtenberg

Gertrude Cordes Mary & Leonard Cordes

Paul Nadel

Dolores & Buddy Busch

Ray Ryan Simon DeYoung Harry Ellenson

Diane & Ray Ellenson

Irene Stolow Carl Stolow

Cheryl & Stephen Stolow

George James Gershwin Dr. Randy & Susan

Gershwin

Barbara Burwick Sarah Franzblau

Louis Cramer Eric Bakerman

Bernard Shipp

Joyce Steinborn Farkas

Sylvia Green Arthur Green

Jack Biener

Rose Birnbaum Esther & Seymour Birn-

baum

Manuel Ingerman Corrine Ingerman

Larry Freedman

The Bergman Family

Annette Reiner Jody Warren

Flo Kraus Myra Katz

Barbara Barashick

Gloria Minsky

Sheldon Portnow Janet Portnow

Dr. Melvin Lucas Aaron Gottlieb

Isabel Lucas

Bessie Sheintaub Pauline Sturm Iris Goldson

Celia Ackerman Harry Ackerman

Abraham Kaplan

Janice & Howard Kaplan

Kurt Warten Irene Warten

Nathan Markowitz Bella Markowitz

Minnie Platt

Dora Gareleck Beverly & Marvin

Gareleck

Mollie Goldman Cindy & Bobby Moses

Claire Tannenbaum

Irvin Shapiro Ellen & Steven Shapiro

Marcus Abrams David Arenson

Barbara & Arthur Abrams

Leonard Hack Yetta Hack Stuart Hack

Ruth Williams

Audrey & Charles Lipton

Minnie Schwartz Irvin Schwartz

Hyman Feld

Linda & Bob Feld

Moe Palmer Ruthann & Michael

Palmer

Donnah Winger Jennifer & Stephen Levin

Max Ball

Roz & Morris Ball

Joseph Sisle Roz & Mitch Sisle

Paul Specter The Jaffe Family

Rachel Pell Shirley Pell

Max Rudnick Selma

Rudnick Waters

Arthur Yasuna Michael Yasuna

Gerald Wilson Ann Trebby

Dr. Abe Lucks Alwyn Metzger

Karen & Steve Metzger

Morris Pomeranz Joan & Joseph Pomeranz

Philip Plasky

Elaine Baylinson

Mina Stern The Lebowitz Family

William Parker

Andi & Ron Parker

Julius Jacobowitz Albert Jacobowitz

Mark Alan Pliskow

Janice Pliskow

Bessie Ross Eleanor Ross

Aaron Franzblau Nathan Franzblau Sarah Franzblau

SISTERHOOD In Honor Of

Tammy and Dr. Ron Smith's 18th Anniversary Jane & Dr. Fred Shuster

Fran Lerner’s dedication

to Sisterhood Sara & Mitch Marcus

BROTHERHOOD In Memory Of

Joe Zexter Roz & Morris Ball

Friday, October 7 at 5:30 and 8:30 p.m. YOM KIPPUR EVE – KOL NIDRE

Saturday, October 8 at 8:30 and 11:30 a.m.

YOM KIPPUR DAY SERVICES (See schedule of the entire day’s Services)

Friday, October 14 at 7:30 p.m.

SISTERHOOD SHABBAT The Service will be led by members of our Sisterhood.

Officers will be installed.

Saturday, October 15 at 9:45 a.m. SHABBAT CHOL HAMOED SUKKOT

Bar Mitzvah of Alec Sunshine Son of Susann and Douglas Sunshine

Torah Portion: Exodus 33:18-39:7

Friday, October 21 at 7:30 p.m. SIMCHAT TORAH FAMILY SERVICE

Hakafot – Marching by the Torahs accompanied by our won-derful Temple Band.

Saturday, October 22 at 9:45 a.m.

Bat Mitzvah of Sarah Greer Daughter of Tammy Greer and Dr. Jonathan Greer

Torah Portion: Bereshit, Genesis 1:1-6:8

Friday, October 28 at 7:30 p.m. TORAH STUDY SHABBAT

The congregation will share a Service of Torah study including the reading of a portion of the week’s sidra.


Bar Mitzvah of Drew Moshe Son of Laura Moshe and Darrin Moshe

Torah Portion: Noach, Genesis 6:9-11:32


Saturday, October 5 at 9:45 a.m. Torah Portion: Lech L'cha, Genesis 12:1-17:27



Bar Mitzvah of Andrew Lent Son of Hillary Lent

Torah Portion: Vayeira, Genesis 18:1-22:24


Saturday, October 19 at 9:45 a.m. Torah Portion: Chayei Sarah, Genesis 23:1-25:18



Bar Mitzvah of Matt Engel Son of Jeff and Lisa Engel

Torah Portion: Tol'dot, Genesis 25:19-28:9

October / November 2011 Service Calendar

Shalom October & November 2011

Documents

Transcript of Shalom October & November 2011