Connections Fall Edition: High Holy Day Issue

CONNECTIONS Connecting With Your Temple Beth El Family FALL 2016 AV 5776High Holy Day Issue___________________________________1____|__C__O___N__N___E__C__T__I_O___N___S__A__U___G__U___S__T__2__0__1__6____________________________________

3 A VIEW FROM THE BIMAH 4 CANTOR’S NOTES 5 CHAI LIGHTS 6 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE 7 MEMBERSHIP 8 SCHMOOZE 10 PRESCHOOL 11 JLC/ADULT EDUCATION 12 EVENTS 13 HIGH HOLY DAYS SECTION 14 HIGH HOLY DAYS 101 15 BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE 16 SIMCHAS 17 MAZEL MOMENTS 18 FUNDS & DONATIONS___________________________________2____|__C__O___N__N___E__C__T__I_O___N___S__A__U___G__U___S__T__2__0__1__6____________________________________

A VIEW FROM THE BIMAH “Once, while Samuel and Avlat were sitting together and happened to see some people going to the meadow, Avlat (pointing to one of them) said to Samuel, That man is going but will not return, for a snake will bite him and he will die. Samuel replied, If he is a Jew, he will not die, he will go and return. While they were still sitting, that man who went returned. Avlat arose, and removed the man’s pack, and found in it a snake cut in two. Samuel asked the man, What mitzvah did you do? He replied, Every day we pool our bread and eat it. But today one among us had no bread, and he was embarrassed. So I said, I shall undertake to collect the bread and put it in the basket. When I got to him, in order to relieve him of his embarrassment, I pretended to take bread from his hand. Samuel went forth and expounded the words, Tzedaka delivereth from death, (Proverbs 10:2) not merely from natural death, but from death in any form.” –Talmud I love this Talmudic story for a number of reasons. First of all it reminds us of one of the most important mitzvot, feeding the hungry. When people in our community do not have enough to eat, our tradition teaches, we must not turn away and ignore them. Secondly, it implores us to keep in mind the dignity of the recipient of our charity. Finally, I love this story because of Samuel’s enigmatic statement, “Tzedakah delivereth not merely from natural death, but from death in any form.” What on earth could he have meant by that? When we feed a hungry person, we are not only saving his or her physical life, we are also saving ourselves from a spiritual death that grows out of indifference to the suffering of others. Every time we harden our hearts to those less fortunate than we, a little part of our soul dies. When our hearts are open and generous, when we allow ourselves to empathize with the needy, our souls expand and we are enlivened. One of my goals this year is to strengthen the relationship between Temple Beth El and the Jubilee Center, a soup kitchen here in Hollywood that provides social services and meals to the hungry five days a week. Last year, the center provided almost 35,000 meals to needy. I am looking for volunteers to form a committee to discuss ways in which we, as a Temple, can help the Jubilee Center. The Jubilee Center needs people of all ages to volunteer a couple of hours a week at its facility to serve meals and to sort and pack food packages for the elderly and disabled. Let us heed the words of the Torah,“The needy will never be lacking in the land; that is why I command you to open your hand to your poor and needy brother and sister in your community.”-Deuteronomy 15:11 RABBI ALLAN TUFFS EMAIL: [email protected] ___________________________________3____|__C__O___N__N___E__C__T__I_O___N___S__A__U___G__U___S__T__2__0__1__6____________________________________

CANTOR’S NOTES I will never forget my first Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur at Temple Beth El. The year was 2000, and I had been hired that summer to be the cantor at this wonderful congregation. I was overjoyed and very grateful for the opportunity given to me by Rabbi Tuffs and the lay leaders of our congregation, led by former Temple President Dodie Weinstein. I knew that my life would never be the same. But I had no idea how many life-long friends I would make in the ensuing years, and how much I would grow and evolve on my Jewish journey. Our temple has been through a lot in the past 16 years. So has our country. And so have all of us on a personal level. But that’s the nature of life. Nothing stays the same. The only constant is change. So we must embrace new challenges, and be grateful for all the blessings and lessons that God is giving us every day. A new year lies before us, an empty page. Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are about new beginnings, and the chance to become all that God meant for us to be. For me it is a great honor and joy ....and a humbling experience.... to lead our congregation in prayer and song on the High Holidays. I am very grateful to all of you, my Temple Beth El family. L’shanah Tovah Tikateivu! May you be inscribed in the Book of Life for a good year!CANTOR MANNY SILVER EMAIL: [email protected] SHABBAT LITE Beginning End your busy week with the fasteston August 5 Shabbat service in Hollywood atat 6:00 p.m. Temple Beth El! Beginning on August 5 at 6:00 p.m., Temple Beth El is introducing Shabbat Lite, an 18-minute Friday night service for you and your family. Enjoy a touch of Shabbat! ___________________________________4____|__C__O___N__N___E__C__T__I_O___N___S__A__U___G__U___S__T__2__0__1__6____________________________________

Memorial Day ServiceSisterhood CHAI TBE Memorial Gardens Girls Night out LIGHTS Painting Fourth of July TBE Summer Camp Sprinkler FunShabbat TBE Summer Camp TBE Summer Camp ___________________________________5____|__C__O___N__N___E__C__T__I_O___N___S__A__U___G__U___S__T__2__0__1__6____________________________________

REFLECTIONS SELICHOTON THE Saturday, September 24, 2016NEW YEAR 7:00 PMAHEAD Join us for Selichot (forgiveness, specialSoon the High Holy LYNN prayers we say before Rosh Hashanah) asDays will be upon STRAUSS we prepare for the New Year. There will beus! We will chant a wine tasting & apple dessert reception,our ancient liturgy, TEMPLE BETH EL followed by a thought-provoking movielisten to the sound PRESIDENT and discussion with Rabbi Tuffs.of the Shofar andpray to be inscribedin the Book of Life.To acknowledge ourown mistakes is animportant first step.But the High Holy BREAK THE FASTDays are meant to bedays for reflection Wednesday, October 12, 2016on where we havemissed the mark - Please join us after Yom Kippur Service toboth as individuals, Break the Fast.as part of theJewish people andas members of thehuman race.Whether we pray in Featuring an Elaborate Buffet of Bagels, Lox,a synagogue or at home, we need to think of what Cream Cheeses, Salads, Home Made Kugels,we as Jews can do to change the world. After the Cakes, along with Coffee, Tea & Sodas.horrible tragedy in Orlando, we need to think whatwe might to do stop the violence. Adults members $36.00 Non-members $45.00I hope each and every one of us thinks about what Children 12 & under $18.00we can do to make the world a safer place. Children 3 & under FreeI am looking forward to seeing you at High Holy Day Reservations required by September 20.services. Limited Availability. NO TICKETS SOLD AT THE DOOR.Wishing you a healthy and peaceful New Year.L’Shana Tova Tikatevu! Call the Temple office 954-920-8225 for more information. ___________________________________6____|__C__O___N__N___E__C__T__I_O___N___S__A__U___G__U___S__T__2__0__1__6____________________________________

HOME S H A B B ATFOR THE ON THE BEACHHOLIDAYS Friday, September 23, 2016There is no place like home I also want to ensure that my 6:00 pmduring the High Holy Days. children know they will alwaysThat’s how I feel every have their community to Hollywood Beach at Connecticut Streetyear when I walk into the celebrate with them and helpsanctuary at Temple Beth El on them in times of need. Relax by the water, feel the sand between yourRosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. toes and bring in Shabbat at the beach with yourI relish in the opportunity for Lastly, the High Holy Days Temple Beth El family! Don’t forget your picnicintrospection, to look deep renew for me the possibility dinner, beach blanket, chairs & flashlights.into myself and examine who of hope, peace and love. TheI am and how I can help my traditional round challah EVERYONE IS INVITED!community and the world. reminds me that Judaism isI look forward to attending never ending as long as we In the event of rain, meet us at Temple Beth El for a virtualHigh Holy Day Services and sustain it with all that we have, Beach Shabbat in the Ballroom. Regular Shabbat Servicesseeing all the familiar faces. for generations to come. will be held at 7:30 pm at Temple Beth El.Up on the bimah, Rabbi Tuffsand Cantor Manny are wearing L’dor V’Dor! Sisterhood’stheir beautiful white robes Judaica Gift Shopgetting ready to lead us in Thank you for being a memberbeautiful prayers and melodies. of my community. All ProfitsI feel G-d is with me, listening to Help Ourme and guiding me. Temple FEATURING A GREAT SELECTION OF GIFTSI love the way in which our JODI Candlesticks, Mezuzahs, Kiddush Cups,synagogue treats everyone MOST Holiday Items, Gifts for B’nai Mitzvah,equally. Any member of our New Babies, New Homes, Birthdays,synagogue can sit where VICE PRESIDENT Hostess Gifts & Jewelrythey like. We do not have MEMBERSHIP & Open Friday evenings after Shabbat serviceshierarchies that reward based PROGRAMMING or call the Temple office to arrange a visit.on donation. Our membersgive from the heart becausethey know the importance ofsustaining and building ourJewish community.Furthermore, belonging to WELCOMEa synagogue and attending NEW MEMBERSHigh Holy Day Services isan important lesson for my William Brodychildren. I feel an obligation toteach my children that it is our Helen Dzbanekmoral responsibility to ensure Scott Owensthe survival of our religion. Ifsynagogues are not supported,how will Judaism survive?___________________________________7____|__C__O___N__N___E__C__T__I_O___N___S__A__U___G__U___S__T__2__0__1__6____________________________________

SCHMOOZE BET YOUTH GROUP TEENS Rosh Hashanah Event Monday, October 3, 2016 10:30 am - 12:30 pm The Hottest Social Celebration OPEN TO ALL TEENS IN GRADES 9-12 You don’t have to be a member to participate. Bring your friends!Fpoleramseorceonintfaocrtm, OartliyonStoeninmaetaonrilnyg@futbl yeohuotllhywenogoadg.ecomme.nt ___________________________________________________ SAVE THE DATE: YOM KIPPUR: TEENS CONNECT Wednesday, October 12, 2016 10:30 am - 12:30 pmBook ClubTEMPLE BETH EL BOOK CLUBMeets the 3rd Thursday of each month at 10:30 am.All Temple members are welcome to join the discussion. AUGUST 2016 UPCOMING DISCUSSION: The Little Paris Bookshop by Nina George ___________________________________8____|__C__O___N__N___E__C__T__I_O___N___S__A__U___G__U___S__T__2__0__1__6____________________________________

SISTERHOODSAVE THE DATE:Sunday, September 18, 20162:00 pmSISTERHOOD KICKOFF EVENTChai TeaThis is a lovely ladies tea that will give you a chanceto reconnect with your Sisterhood friends, meet newones and find out what we have planned for the coming season.Reservations required, contact Temple Office at 954.920.8225. What a wonderful year it has been for the Sisterhood! We had tons of dinners, outings and activities throughout the year. The Sisterhood is a tight knit group of women with one common goal – to help the synagogue and the community. Join us for our next event. We look forward to getting to know you!WOMEN’S SPIRITUALITY MEN’S CLUB Monday, October 17, 2016 Men's Club provides that relaxed setting for a 7:00 pm traditional and sumptuous bagel brunch, laughter, fellowship, sports talk, good discussions on lively The Women’s Spirituality Group is formed issues, the understanding of friends and service by women eager to grow and learn from activities in support of the Temple community. the mysteries of our Jewish tradition. Each Social events have included Comedy Clubs, meeting is an opportunity to embrace Shows, Marlins and Panther games and dinners. each other in our different stages of life Find your niche with the guys in the Temple! and together awakening to a broader perspective.___________________________________9____|__C__O___N__N___E__C__T__I_O___N___S__A__U___G__U___S__T__2__0__1__6____________________________________

BACK TO PRESCHOOL We are excited TBE STYLE! and ready to start another fabulous shofars. We school year! then extend Each year at the our Jewish education preschool, we beyond Yom Kippur by celebrate the High teaching our children Holy Days with about Sukkot, too. exciting activities They participate in designed for all decorating fruits for ages of children the sukkah, where who attend classes. From our twelve-month- they have snacksold babies to our four-year-old PreK students, we expose and lunch during thethem to the basic concepts that define what the High Holy holiday.Days are all about. Children are neverWe celebrate Rosh Hashanah with arts and crafts lessons too young to learnusing apples that bring us sweetness for the New Year. about Jewish traditions and the preschool isTogether, we make apple stamp art, use different colored often their first introduction to their Jewish identities. It isapples for lessons in sequencing, and measure children’s our hope that these first moments will help foster a love andheights by lining up apples and counting how many it takes appreciation for the Jewish religion that lasts a lifetime.to reach the top of their heads. And, of course, we eatthem and use our senses of taste and smell to differentiate NANCY SCHUSSLERbetween sweet and sour. We also introduce them to theshofar through stories, coloring activities, puzzles, and fine PRESCHOOL EDUCATIONALmotor skill activities including lacing and decorating our own DIRECTORTEMPLE BETH EL HIGH HOLY DAY SCHEDULE: HIGH HOLY DAY TOT SERVICESCHILD CARE PROGRAM Monday, October 3, 2016 Rosh HashanahChildren ages: 18 months - 4 years old 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Monday, October 3 Tuesday, October 4, 2016 1:30 pmWe are pleased to offer our Temple familiesan opportunity to bring their children to our 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Yom KippurPreschool for High Holy Day Child Care. Wednesday, October 12, 2016 Wednesday, October 12 1:30 pm 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. For more information about child care, contact the preschool at 954.921.7096 or email [email protected].__________________________________1__0____|__C__O___N__N___E__C__T__I_O___N___S__A__U___G__U___S__T__2__0__1__6___________________________________

WELCOME 5777WITH THE JEWISHLEARNING CENTER‫ ו ְצִוּ ָֽנוּ ל ַע ֲסקֹ בּ ְד ִב ְרֵי תוֹר ָה‬,‫ אֲשׁ ֶר קִ ְדּשׁ ֽנוּ בּ ְמ ִצ ְותֹ ָיו‬,‫בּ ָרוּ ְך אַתּ ָה יְיָ א ֱלהֹ ֵֽינוּ מ ֶֽל ְֶך ה ָעוֹל ָם‬Praised are You Adonai, Ruler of the cosmos, Who sanctifies us with mitzvot and commands us to engage in the study of Torah.This is the blessing we recite before we study Torah. I’m fascinated This process is just like the inner work we engage in during theby the word “la’asok” the verb that means to engage. It’s related to High Holy Day season. We reflect on our actions, we make athe word “esek,” which means business or occupation. conscious decision to change and we move intentionally in a new direction. Our businesses thrive when we have clearly defined visions and We are given the opportunity to occupy ourselves with Torah as missions. We develop business if it were our business. At the beginning of this New Year, I invite plans, goals and establish you to think about Torah: Jewish learning, living and experience, benchmarks for success. At and how you will engage with it. Let the Jewish Learning Center specific times of the year, we become a center of your family’s life. And take the time to reflect reflect on our work and evaluate how we have measured up to our on the blessings in your life and the blessings stated goals. Then, we modify we share in this kehillah kedoshah, holy our strategies to focus on specific community that is Temple Beth El. targeted areas. Each year, to be successful, we repeat the cycle. JOY SCHANDLER JLC DIRECTORJLC IMPORTANT DATESSunday, August 28 JLC and BET Youth orientation for Parents & ChildrenSunday, September 11 Tuesday, September 13 JLC First Session and TBE Open HouseSunday, October 2 Tuesday, October 4 First Session for 7th – 9th GradersTuesday, October 11 Sunday, October 16 NO JLC Erev Rosh HashanahSunday, October 23 NO JLC 2nd Day Rosh Hashanah NO JLC Kol Nidre JLC session & evening Sukkot service and dinner NO morning JLC Evening Simchat Torah & Consecration Class ADULT EDUCATION We will preview our Adult Education schedule for the 2016/2017 calendar year at our Open House on Sunday, September 11. Please pick up our brochure and see our expanded program. Beginning in October, we will be offering daytime classes covering a variety of subjects. There will be a little something for everyone on life issues, spiritual learning, to travel and health. Stay tuned! __________________________________1__1____|__C__O___N__N___E__C__T__I_O___N___S__A__U___G__U___S__T__2__0__1__6___________________________________

UPCOMING EVENTS For a complete listing of our events, visit our website at templebethelhollywood.org.AUGUST Friday, August 5 6:00 PM SHABBAT LITE (Repeats every Friday) T hursday, August 18 10:30 AM BOOK CLUB Wednesday, September 7 7:00 PM MEDITATION & MYSTICISM BEGINS (Repeats every Wednesday) Sunday, September 11 11:30 AM OPEN HOUSE SEPTEMBER 10:30 AM BOOK CLUB Thursday, September 15 Friday, September 16 5:30 PM Preparing your Heart for the High Holy Days HIGH HOLIDAYS POT-LUCK PROGRAM Saturday, September 17 9:30 AM Preparing your Heart for the High Holy Days TORAH STUDY Sunday, September 18 8:30 AM Preparing your Heart for the High Holy Days MIKVEH AT HOLLYWOOD BEACH Saturday, September 24 7:00 PM SELICHOT Sunday, September 18 2:00 PM SISTERHOOD CHAI TEA ROSH HASHANAH Sunday, October 2 – Monday, October 4 Sunday, October 9 10:00 AM KEVER AVOT SERVICE OCTOBER Tuesday, October 11 – Wednesday, October 12 YOM KIPPUR Sunday, October 16 – Sunday, October 23 SUKKOT Sunday, October 16 7:00 PM TEMPLE SUKKOT DINNER & SERVICES Monday, October 17 7:00 PM WOMEN’S SPIRITUALITY GROUP Thursday, October 20 10:30 AM BOOK CLUB Thursday, October 20 6:00 PM COMMUNITY SUKKAH EXPERIENCE Sunday, October 23 12:00 PM TBE & JLC SIMCHAT TORAH CELEBRATION Monday, October 24 – Tuesday, October 25 SIMCHAT TORAH Temple Beth El Memorial Gardens KEVER AVOT SERVICE Pre-need arrangements with interest-free Temple Beth El Memorial Gardens payments available. Sunday, October 9, 2016 | 10:00 a.m 4900 Griffin Road Davie, Florida Kever Avot, the tradition of visiting the graves of our parents For more and loved ones between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, can information, evoke a wealth of emotions and memories. Join us at Temple please contact Beth El Memorial Gardens as we pray together, support one Dawn M. Zasloff, another, and honor the memory of those who have passed. Cemetery OPEN TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY. Administrator, at 954.584.7151. __________________________________1__2____|__C__O___N__N___E__C__T__I_O___N___S__A__U___G__U___S__T__2__0__1__6___________________________________

HIGH HOLY DAYS 5777|2016EREV ROSH HASHANAHSunday, October 27:30 pm Services BeginROSH HASHANAHMonday, October 3 201610:00 am Services Begin10:00 am Youth Service (Grades K-6)1:30 pm Tot Service3:30 pm Tashlich (North Beach Park)Tuesday, October 410:00 am Services BeginYOM KIPPUR KOL NIDREITuesday, October 117:30 pm Services BeginWednesday, October 1210:00 am Services Begin10:00 am Youth Service (Grades K-6)1:30 pm Tot Services3:30 pm Afternoon Service Torah/Yizkor/Ne’ilah __________________________________1__3____|__C__O___N__N___E__C__T__I_O___N___S__A__U___G__U___S__T__2__0__1__6___________________________________

NEW YEAR 101 1 3 2 1 Over the centuries, Jews have4 commonly eaten apples and other fruits dipped in honey, symbolizing their hope5 for sweetness in the year ahead. 6 2 On ROSH HASHANAH, the round shaped challah symbolizes the cycle of life and the crown with which we coronate God, every New Year. The shofar, made from the horn of a 3 ram, is sounded throughout the High Holy Days period. It also is sounded during the ROSH HASHANAH service and at the end of YOM KIPPUR. Many people participate in the tradition 4 of Tashlich, on the afternoon of the first day of ROSH HASHANAH. They throw bread crumbs in a body of water, representing the sins, which we hope to cast away. 5 Traditionally, many Jews wear white on YOM KIPPUR, to symbolize the pure and clean way we hope to go into the New Year. The Book of Jonah is read during the 6 Mincha service on YOM KIPPUR, teaching us about our spiritual voyage. When we face our wrongdoings and ask forgiveness on YOM KIPPUR, we discover that like like Jonah, we can all change direction in our lives__________________________________1__4____|__C__O___N__N___E__C__T__I_O___N___S__A__U___G__U___S__T__2__0__1__6___________________________________

HIGH HOLY DAYS NEW MACHZOR: TBE has brand new prayer books just in time for the High Holy Days - Mishkan Hanefesh, The New Machzor of the Reform Movement. • Offers meaningful liturgy for both regular service • Provides an accessible guide through the journeyattendees and those new to Jewish spirituality and of t’shuvah (repentance) and cheshbon hanefesh (selfpractice reflection) • Inspires a multifaceted experience of The Days • Bridges the personal and the communal, the ritualof Awe—from feelings of awe to moments of solace, and the ethical dimensions of The Days of Awefrom the solitude of contemplation to the solidarity of • Embraces the rich liturgical voices of the Jewishsong and worship past and the aspirations of our people todayDedicate a two-volume set IN HONOR or IN MEMORY of a loved one. The cost of the dedication is $50. For more information, please call the Temple Office at 954.920.8225.BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE YIZKOR BOOK LISTINGS 2016 - 577776Throughout the generations eternalizing our beloved departed through acts of Tzedakah in their names has beenan important component of Judaism. In this spirit, we will inscribe the names of our loved ones in our Book ofRemembrance which will be published and used during our memorial Yizkor service on Yom Kippur, the holiest dayof the year and on Sukkot, Passover and Shavuot.I now honor my loved ones who have been gathered to their eternal rest. May their memory live through our actsof kindness and generosity as they are lovingly inscribed in the Book of Remembrance.DEADLINE FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2016 DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 14, 2016Name(s) of Loved One(s):______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________YOUR CONTRIBUTION In Memory of Your Loved Ones Is Appreciated(Check the size you are ordering)[ ] $18 Per Name [ ] $90 Quarter Page (6 Names) [ ] $180 Half Page (12 Names) [ ] $750 Full Page Back Outside Cover [ ] $360 Full page (24 Names) [ ] $500 Front Inside CoverName: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Please send this form to:Address:_________________________________________________________________________________________________ Temple Beth ElPhone:_________________________________________________ Cell:____________________________________________ 1351 S 14th Ave[ ] Check Payable to Temple Beth El Hollywood, FL 33020[ ] I authorize Temple Beth El to charge my Credit Card for the amount of $______________Card # _______________________________________________________________________________________________________Expiration Date____________________________CVV# _______________________Date:__________________________Signature: __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Temple members can now purchase their additional High Holy Day tickets online!Visit templebethelhollywood.org/highholydaysmember and enter the password tbemember2016 to reserve your extra seats. __________________________________1__5____|__C__O___N__N___E__C__T__I_O___N___S__A__U___G__U___S__T__2__0__1__6___________________________________

ADULT BIRTHDAYS SimchasAUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES1 | Murray Kitner 1 | Selma Nichols 1 | Harriet Lonschein2 | Miles Mallinson 2 | David Levy 3 | Marilyn Adani AUGUST3 | Michele Jackman 2 | Ariel Lisjak 5 | Nancy Chamides 1 | Aillyn & Peter Aulov3 | Barry Kaplowitz 3 | Michael Schleifer 5 | Eric Fordin 1 | Laurence & Susan Jacobs4 | Lisa Mantell 4 | Arlyne Frankel 5 | Dana Kassower 7 | Ricardo Schwarz & Hannah Weber5 | Erin Hesch 4 | Elaine Robin 6 | Matthew Fox 8 | Sam & Sondra Grussgot5 | Audrey Lubell 5 | Courtney Krasnor 6 | Mitchell Fox 12 | Lawrence & Gloria Winton7 | Debra Holtzman 5 | Roselyn McGowan 6 | David Haft 16 | Ronen Rabinowich & Debora Alfie7 | Ruthie Schwartz 6 | Eva Abramczyk 7 | Malka Freshman 16 | Neil & Sharon Tanenhaus7 | Pati Windowmaker 6 | Debora Alfie 7 | Martin Kaplan 18 | Kurt & Sheryl Shaw8 | Morton Kalin 6 | Daniel Kaufman 7 | Francine Solomon 20 | Ronald Kornreich & Kathryn Von Matthiessen8 | Richard Wolfe 8 | Spencer Mallinson 9 | Shirley Fischler 22 | Alan & Julie Dancour9 | Leigh Needelman 8 | Nancy Schussler 9 | Diana Kramer 22 | Ron & Joni Schachere9 | Lisa Reiser 9 | Martin Landstein 11 | Estelle Spiewak 23 | Joel & Sandy Lefkowitz10 | Claudio Garcia 9 | Richard Zevitz 14 | Erica Luterman 25 | Oren Kiriat & Michal Kitai10 | Bob Goldberg 10 | David Koss 14 | Lauren Reiser 25 | Damon & Francine Solomon10 | Jennifer Heinssen 12 | Tal Mazor 15 | Donna Liberman 29 | Mathew & Leslie Cohen10 | Sandra Lefkowitz 12 | Jeri Rowars 15 | Alan Puretz11 | Donna Fogel 13 | Michele Singer 16 | Iris Falck SEPTEMBER11 | Jodie Levine 14 | Mark Axinn 16 | Jeffrey Margolis 1 | Justin & Rebecca Freedman12 | Jill Novorro 14 | Bryan Freehling 17 | Daniel Gendler 3 | Marvin & Maxine Sodicoff13 | Janet Krop 14 | KennethLebensburger 17 | Shari Robbins 10 | Raymond & Tracey Paige13 | Michael Landen 14 | Shelley Margolis 18 | Nancy Badian 14 | Renee Sayegh & Caren Glassman13 | Tami Wilkes 14 | Ed Robbins 18 | Noah Egozi 25 | David & Sandy Marans14 | Lucy Fealdman 14 | Heidi Siegel 19 | Jay Baer16 | Marshall Emas 15 | Sandra Perlman 19 | Susan Heiden OCTOBER16 | Steven Oppenheim 16 | Wendi Grossman 22 | Gertrude Ansel 1 | Marc Sirkin & Evelyn Clarke17 | Mary Levitt 19 | Marlene Pinsker 22 | Franklin Fiedelholtz 5 | Paul & Cheryl Groll18 | Gregory Dell 20 | Barbie Stern 25 | Charles Fox Miller 5 | Rick & Thiana Meyerson18 | Elena Koss 20 | Allen Zack 27 | Nicole Gross 7 | Jason & Beth Dubow19 | Joshua Baer 21 | Eleonora Lisjak 27 | Ashley Silvers 8 | Wayne & Gayle Yagman20 | Herbert Tobin 22 | Paul Groll 28 | Lisa Liotta 9 | Marshall & Janet Emas22 | Jeremy Jackson 24 | Larry Davis 29 | Bruce Isaacs 12 | Allan & Sharon Gordon24 | Phyllis Cohen 25 | Marilyn Cohen 31 | Brad Ball 12 | Rabbi Allan Tuffs & Marilyn Faber24 | Linda Latos 26 | Stephanie King 31 | Ann Hubscher 13 | Howard & Nicole Gross25 | Gary Corr 27 | Evan Most 31 | David Silverstone 16 | Stephen & Michele Jackman25 | Tracey Paige 28 | Morris Cook 19 | Jeffrey & Anouska Greene26 | Arnold Feinerman 29 | Ron Rechtman 19 | Gary Turner & Laura Wilensky29 | Norri Gluck 30 | Alan Dancour 20 | Jeffrey & Shelley Margolis30 | Sheryl Greenwald 30 | Iber Moline31 | Marvin LutermanCHILDREN’S BIRTHDAYSAUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER1 | Liam Haft 2 | Coby Liberman 3 | Hayden Norris2 | Farrah Lorber 3 | Jacob Reiss 14 | Ariel Jacobs2 | Joshua McMurray 4 | Shilo Kiriat 15 | Daniel Rabinowich9 | Amalya Levy 4 | Tomee Kiriat 16 | Samuel Mandel9 | Benjamin Meyerson 7 | Joelle Goldstein 20 | Laila Egozi10 | Michael Fox 8 | Sofia Isaacs 22 | Alyssa Wolfe10 | Joss Mordecai 8 | Eitan Kiriat 23 | Sydney Fordin13 | Madison Franz 8 | Eli Kiriat 28 | Leo Ferretti13 | Cody Kodner 8 | Michael Puretz 29 | Maui Lisjak15 | Ella Gendler 9 | David Spechler 29 | Mila Lisjak16 | Anna Rabinowich 15 | David Emas 29 | Jaden Miller17 | Alanna Miller 15 | Matilda Freedman 29 | Allison Silitsky19 | Sage Israel Castle 18 | Noam Rechtman 31 | Logan Ball24 | Ethan Mayster 25 | Seth Tanenhaus 31 | Isabella Hinkston29 | MacKenzie Jacob 25 | Ryan Cooperman 31 | Tali Weileras30 | Helen Budowsky 30 | Claire Dimig30 | Rebecca Shaw31 | Sara Singer __________________________________1__6____|__C__O___N__N___E__C__T__I_O___N___S__A__U___G__U___S__T__2__0__1__6___________________________________

Mazel MomentsB’NAI MITZVAHS Congratulations to temple members Andrea Lubell and Paul Silitsky on the opening of their new Sydnie Levine business Innergy Meditation. Sydnie Levine will be having Congratulations to Noah M. her Bat Mitzvah on Saturday, Amick, grandson of temple September 17, 2016. Besides president Lynn Strauss & temple every chance she gets to blast member Ray Strauss, for graduating her favorite band, \"Panic! At from Stuyvesant High School and the Disco\" or watch her favorite receiving early acceptance into New YouTubers, \"The Dolan Twins,” York University. Sydnie’s greatest passion Mazel tov to temple members is horses. She hopes to be Michael & Dana Kassower, around them forever and has who welcomed their daughter dreams of becoming a horse Zoey Blake on Monday, March doctor. Sydnie’s Bat Mitzvah project is, of course, 21. Proud grandparents arehelping care for rescue and abused horses at a place called temple members Sheldon &F.R.I.E.N.D.S. Sydnie is tying her love for horses with Joanne Bornstein.Judaism and is especially interested in how the Torah listsspecific laws about how to treat animals. Sydnie believes Congratulations to Joeyanimals are also part of God's creations and they deserve Goldstein, daughter of templethe same treatment. members Frank & Cheryl Goldstein, who won the prestigiousDominique Director's Award from NovaBahamonde Southeastern’ s University School.Dominique (Domi for short) is Congratulations to Tobi Margolis, daughter ofvery excited to celebrate her temple members Jeffrey & Shelley Margolis, forBat Mitzvah at Temple Beth El being selected to join Junior Honor Society andon Saturday, October 8, 2016! voted Vice President of her school club for theNot only because she enjoys the 2016 school year at Nova Southeastern’s Universitylessons with Cantor Manny but School.TBE is also where she attendedpreschool. Domi is a 13-year-oldgirl that enjoys music, concerts, playing lacrosse, hangingout with her friends and traveling to Summer Camp inNorth Carolina. For her mitzvah project, Domi chose tohelp the “Sumando Manos Foundation,” a non-profit thatprovides supplies to schools in need, in the remote areasof Argentina. Domi is an eighth-grader at the UniversitySchool in Davie and lives with her parents, Facundo andMariana, and sister Lucia. We want to hear about your Mazel Moments! If you have any feel-good news to share and photos, send it our way, we would love to feature it in our next issue of Connections! Please email [email protected] with your upcoming news.__________________________________1__7____|__C__O___N__N___E__C__T__I_O___N___S__A__U___G__U___S__T__2__0__1__6___________________________________

FUNDS & DONATIONS*CANTOR’S DISCRETIONARY FUND TEMPLE BETH EL APPRECIATES ALLEva Abramczyk, in appreciation of Temple Beth El CONTRIBUTIONS/DONATIONS MAY BESelma Nichols, wishing a speedy recovery to Elaine Rudner MADE TO A VARIETY OF FUNDS:Barbara Samuels, in appreciation of Cantor Manny Adult Education FundDODIE WEINSTEIN AND BOB GOLDBERG ADULT EDUCATION FUND Camp Scholarship FundDiane Berman & Walter Dorfman, in honor of Michele Cowan’s special birthday Cantor’s Discretionary Fund Capital Campaign FundFLOWERS David and Lillian “Lu” Kaplan Children’s Education FundDr. Barbara Drabkin, in memory of her mother, Rose H. Drabkin Dodie Weinstein & Bob GoldbergThe Family of Simon Faber, in his memory Adult Education Endowment FundBonny & Steve Oppenheim, in memory of Bonny’s mother, Lily Mager of Montreal Emas Family RabbinicTracy & Ari Roloff, in honor of their daughter Amelia’s Bat Mitzvah Community Development Endowment FundJennifer & Robert Schwartz, in honor of their daughter Rachel’s Bat Mitzvah to further religious, spiritual, and educational endeavorsKim & Steve Shechtman, in honor of their son Jack’s Bar Mitzvah of the Temple in the communityErin & Darryl Sicker, in honor of their son Ethan’s Bar Mitzvah Endowment Fund Fred Lippman Family Cantorial High Holiday FundGENERAL FUND Friday Nite Live FundAnn Aboulafia, in memory of David Miller General FundEva Abramczyk, wishing a speedy recovery to Elaine Rudner Gunzburger L’Dor V’Dor FundGayle Brody, to Temple Beth El Memorial Gardens assists Temple Confirmands to attend theSylvia Dix, to say a Mi Sheibarach for a friend March of the Living or similar programsThe Edward and Mary Donovan Charitable Fund in honor of Mr. & Mrs. Howard Frank Hannah & Al LiptonJewish Community Foundation, a Grant from the Solomon & Annie Lander Kramer Fund Early Childhood Education Scholarship FundWilliam Leeds, in memory of Sylvia Puretz Jayne Esack Botanical FundDoreen Levis, to Temple Beth El Memorial Gardens Kirsner FundSandy & David Marans, in memory of David Miller assists families to pay for Religious School educationJackie McIntosh, to Temple Beth El Library FundJodi Most, in honor of Eva Abramczyk Live StreamingJodi Most, in congratulations to Joanne & Sheldon Bornstein on the birth of their first grandchild Memorial Plaques/Tree of LifeSandy Schindler, in appreciation of Rabbi, Cantor and Temple Beth El Mitzvah FundAlvin Sherman, to Temple Beth El Oneg/Kiddish FundWomen’s Spirituality Group, in honor of their 18th Anniversary Prayer Book FundJoy & Peter Vanek, in honor of Steve Prince’s 80th Birthday Preschool FundEllen Wacher, in memory of Norman Amster Rabbi’s Discretionary FundNatalie & Marlon Weiss, in honor of Natalie’s conversion Rachlin Scholarship Fund Religious School FundONEG/KIDDISH Sisterhood Floral FundDr. Barbara Drabkin, in memory of her mother, Rose H. Drabkin Sisterhood Service to the Blind FundJennifer & Robert Schwartz, in honor of their daughter Rachel’s Bat Mitzvah Tavlin Family Scholarship FundRuthie & Rudy Schwartz, in honor of Rudy’s 85th birthday to assist Students’ participating inKim & Steve Shechtman, in honor of their son Jack’s Bar Mitzvah Jewish programs and activitiesTemple Beth El in honor of Its Officers & Volunteers Torah Restoration Fund Tzedakah FundPRAYER BOOK FUND Yahrzeit Memorial FundSandy & David Marans, in honor of Michele Cowan’s birthday Live Streaming Made Possible By A GenerousRABBI’S DISCRETIONARY FUND Donation From The Lebensburger FamilyEva Abramczyk, in appreciationNorri Gluck, in memory of her mother, Shirley GluckMartin Landstein, to Rabbi’s Discretionary FundSandy & David Marans, in honor of Eva Abramczyk’s contributions to our Jewish CommunityBarbara Samuels, in memory of Judy MarcusMarjie Sands, in honor of her father, Jack LevySari Schulman, in honor of Jodi MostTORAH RESTORATION FUNDDiane Berman & Walter Dorfman, wishes for a speedy recovery to Elaine RudnerSandy & David Marans, wishing Elaine Rudner a speedy recoveryCantor Manny Silver, in honor of Lynn StraussLynn & Ray Strauss, in memory of Donald DrescherLynn & Ray Strauss, a speedy recovery to Frank Pravder *As of Monday, July 18__________________________________1__8____|__C__O___N__N___E__C__T__I_O___N___S__A__U___G__U___S__T__2__0__1__6___________________________________

FUNDS & DONATIONS* CONT’DYAHRZEIT MEMORIAL FUND Herbert Lieberman, in memory of his friend, Howard Chapnick Herbert Lieberman, in memory of his in-laws, Herman and Juliette WoodAnn Aboulafia, in memory of her brother, Alfred Rauch Bonnie & Fred Lippman, in memory of Fred’s mother, Ida LippmanEva Abramczyk, in memory of her stepfather, John Baerwald Martin London, in memory of his son, Steven LondonEva Abramczyk, in memory of her father, Peter Lehmann Armin Lovenvirth, in memory of his father, Louis LovenvirthNancy Alvarez, in memory of her grandmother, Esther Gudwin Barbara Lovenvirth, in memory of her mother, Rose GardnerRonnie Amar, in memory of her father, Irving Katz David Marans, in memory of his mother, Jacqueline RadutzkyArthur Averbook, in memory of his father, David Averbook Aaron Margolis, in memory of his grandmother, Minnie BlochEmma Barth, in memory of her husband, Benjamin Barth Shiela Margolis, in memory of her mother, Charlotte HaffnerDaniel Bleicher, in memory of his wife, Carol Bleicher Shiela Margolis, in memory of her brother, Hyman HaffnerJoanne Bornstein, in memory of her mother, Barbara Howard Michael McGowan, in memory of his father, Charles McGowanStephanie Corr, in memory of her grandfather, Norman Lowitz Roselyn McGowan, in memory of her husband, Charles McGowanCindy Cossin, in memory of her goddaughter, Jamie Lynn Leamon Roselyn McGowan, in memory of her mother, Libby SukonigNina McGowan Brown, in memory of her father, Charles McGowan Adela Milgam, in memory of her mother, Julia SkwirskiMarilyn Cohen, in memory of friend, Elaine Goldfarb Jacquelyn Needelman, in memory of her mother, Sylvia PlasnerPhyllis Cohen, in memory of her husband, Kalman Cohen Howard Pohl, in memory of his grandmother, Hannah LevittPhyllis Cohen, in memory of her brother, Alex Sadlofsky Howard Pohl, in memory of his grandfather, Herman LevittCindy Cossin, in memory of her mother, Selma Hilsenroth Howard Pohl, in memory of his uncle, Edward PohlCindy Cossin, in memory of friend, Nancy Sheinker-Leamon Howard Pohl, in memory of his grandfather, Harry PohlIrene Devin, in memory of her aunt, Rea Mandel Howard Pohl, in memory of his grandmother, Helen PohlIrene Devin, in memory of her father, Henry Zimermann Linda Pravder, in memory of her grandmother, Bella CeresneyGerry Dubman, in memory of her husband, Howard Dubman Faye & Leonard Redlich, in memory of Milton RedlichGerry Dubman, in memory of her mother, Rose Stein Elaine Robin, in memory of her father, Samuel David KleinAudrey Efros, in memory of her mother, Lillian Goldstein Marlene Rose, in memory of her husband, Martin RoseAudrey Efros, in memory of her father, Samuel Goldstein Mona Share, in memory of her mother, Sylvia HendlerAudrey Efros, in memory of her father-in-law, Murray Efros William Share, in memory of his father, Jerry ShareArnie Feinerman, in memory of his father, Max Feinerman Rochelle Sher, in memory of her mother, Delphine FriedmanShirley Fischler, in memory of her father, David Balter William Shure, in memory of his mother, Jacqueline ShureArlyne Frankel, in memory of her sister, Adele Kamen William Shure, in memory of his grandfather, Herman MillerPenny Frederick, in memory of his father, Kenneth Blau William Shure, in memory of his grandmother, Julia MillerBonnie Goner, in memory of her husband, Stuart Goner Damon Solomon, in memory of his father, Victor SolomonSharon Gordon, in memory of her father, David Saner Estelle Spiewak, in memory of her mother, Gussie RosenJudy Grebin, in memory of her mother, Bertha Grebin Estelle Spiewak, in memory of her brother, Joe RosenRuth Halpern, in memory of her mother, Gertrude Mandelbaum Estelle Spiewak, in memory of her father, Harry RosenMilton Jacobs, in memory of his mother, Ehtel Jacobs Esther Stein, in memory of her husband, Irving SteinMilton Jacobs, in memory of his father-in-law, Maurice Munter Francine Tobin, in memory of her grandmother, Rose HorwitzMartin Kaplan, in memory of his father, Albert Kaplan Herbert Tobin, in memory of his father, Ben TobinMaria Keylikhes, in memory of her husband, Mark Keylikhes Myra Weinberger, in memory of her mother, Belle PhillipsTrudy Lechner, in memory of her aunt, Paula Blumenthal Frances Winfrey, in memory of her father, Sidney LipmanTrudy & Ben Lechner, in memory of his parents, Rose & Michael Lechner Gloria Winton, in memory of her sister, Janet CooperLucy Lichtblau, in memory of her husband, Barry GordonHerbert Lieberman, in memory of his friend, Jeanette Chapnick *As of Monday, July 18Herbert Lieberman, in memory of his wife, Peggy LiebermanWE NEED In addition to your membership dues, please consider YOU! taking part in our Dues Enhancement Program. Those who are able, express their compassion, generosity, and commitment to Temple Beth El by participating in these enhanced membership levels. Our Membership dues only cover a portion of our Temple's expenses. Your generosity through giving ensures that our Temple will continue to thrive for generations to come. \"L'Dor V'Dor - From Generation to Generation.” For more information, please call the Temple Office at 954.920.8225.__________________________________1__9____|__C__O___N__N___E__C__T__I_O___N___S__A__U___G__U___S__T__2__0__1__6___________________________________

NON PROFIT ORG U.S. POSTAGE PAID FT. LAUDERDALE, FL PERMIT NO. 1091351 S 14th AveHollywood, FL 33020 CURRENT RESIDENT OR WELCOME HOME Meet our community at this FREE event! NEW YEAR OPEN HOUSESUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 | 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM Temple Beth El, 1351 S. 14th Avenue, Hollywood, FL 33020 Discounted memberships Free High Holy Day tickets available (for first time visitors only*) High Holy Day tickets starting at $100 *Must be present with photo ID to qualifyFor more information, visit templebethelhollywood.org/highholydays.__________________________________2__0____|__C__O___N__N___E__C__T__I_O___N___S__A__U___G__U___S__T__2__0__1__6___________________________________