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Nisan/Iyar 5775April 2015

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Jewish Meditation Group Led by Marshall Reissman Thursdays, April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 6:30 - 7:30 pm Saturdays, April 4, 11, 18, 8:45 - 9:45 am (BEEFY Lounge)

Guided meditation group with Jewish themes for spiritual development. This group is great for those seeking to enhance their relationship with God. Spend time discussing Jewish works that will inspire and guide focused meditation time.

Sacred Aging Luncheon A Luncheon with Rabbi Torop Especially for those born in 1945 or before Thursday, April 2, 12:00 - 2:00 pm (Library)

Bring your own lunch (free!), or let us prepare it for you ($15 per person). Includes choice of sandwich: roasted turkey, tuna salad, or mediterranean veggie. RSVP to Angela at [email protected] or (727) 347 - 6136.

Annual Second Night SederSaturday, April 4, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm (Social Hall)

Rabbi Michael Torop will lead us through our annual Second Night Seder with a delicious meal prepared by Boyz in the Hood. Reservations are full.

If you do not have a place to celebrate this holiday, please contact the office at (727) 347-6136 or [email protected] for a seat at a community members seder table.

Early Childhood Center Passover Seder Friday, April 10, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm (Courtyard)

Frogs are jumping everywhere! Join the Earlyhood Childhood Center for an interactive intergenerational Passover Seder. Taste the traditional foods, listen to a Passover story, and sing Passover songs!

Erev Shabbat Services with 4th Grade Participation & Potluck Dinner Friday, April 10, 6:30 pm (Sanctuary)We invite you to join us support our 4th graders as they participate in our Erev Shabbat Service followed by a family-

friendly potluck dinner.

Jewish? Jew ish? New ish?Sunday, April 12, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm (Social Hall)Multi-faith households and extended families are a reality in Jewish life today. Come discuss how Temple Beth-El can support and include the diversity of families who are part of the broad spectrum of contemporary Jew ish life. We want to hear your voice; we are listening. Wed like to know what you need and want to feel empowered and included. De-mystify the conversion process, support and empower non-Jewish parents in raising Jewish children, and discuss the role of grandparents in a multi-faith family.

If you cannot make the meeting but would like to make sure your voice is heard, please contact Dr. Anna Salomon [email protected].

FAST Rally Monday, April 13, 7:00 - 9:00 pm St. Catherine-Siena Catholic Church, 1955 Belcher Road S. ClearwaterThe Rally is the gathering of all justice network members from the 40 participating faith communities to prepare for the Nehemiah Action April 27. We will hear updates on the issues and the changes we are seeking from the decision makers who will join us at the Action.

Yom Hashoah Thursday, April 16, 6:30 - 8:30 pm Florida Holocaust Museum, 55 5th Street S, 33701Dr. Suzanne Brown-Fleming will present Love thy Neighbor. Catholic Responses to the First Anti-Jewish Laws, April 1933. Dr. Brown-Fleming is Director of Visiting Scholar Programs in the United States Holocaust Memorial Museums Jack, Joseph and Morton Center for Advanced Holocaust Studies. The Pinellas County Board of Rabbis will lead prayers and the lighting of candles as part of the commemoration.

Early Childhood Center Trike-a-thon Friday, April 17, 10:45 - 11:45 am (Parking Lot)Join us for a fun-filled, fast track event with the Temple Beth-El Early Childhood Center. All family members are encouraged to bring their bikes, trikes, strollers, rollerblades, wheelchairs, and have some fun! Cameras and videos are a must as a we gather together when Rabbi says start your engines! Proceeds benefit our Early Childhood Center classrooms! Please show your support!

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Shabbat Wonder, 1st & 2nd Grade Potluck Dinner & Erev Shabbat Services Friday, April 17, 5:30 pm (Potluck Dinner) 6:30 pm (Service)

Join us for a family-friendly potluck dinner, then we invite you to a special service with participation from our 1st and 2nd graders.

Also, there will be a traditional 7:30 Erev Shabbat Service will follow.

Womens Spirituality Group Sunday, April 19, 10:45 - 11:45 am (Library)

Join other women in the congregation for these inspirational quarterly gatherings. For more information contact Sharon Johnson-Levy at [email protected].

Book It! Wednesday, April 22, 10:45 am - 12:00 pm (Library) All the Light that We Cannot See, by Anthony DoerrTemple Beth-Els Book It! Book club meets every fourth Wednesday of the month, except July & December. Let the Temple office know if you would like to be on the list to receive updates from the Book club monthly. We

encourage all to attend and to bring their friends!

Friday Night Live! & Yom HaAtzmaut Shabbat: Israel through the DecadesFriday, April 24, 7:30 pm (Sanctuary)

Join us for a truly unique Shabbat experience featuring the jammin jews, bringing the energy, delivering the prayer. This month, we celebrate our connection to Israel and her 67th Anniversary of Independence through Israeli music and a special audio-visual presentation of Temple Beth-El members in Israel across the decades. Dont miss this Shabbat service. Show your love for the land and people of Israel! To have your pictures included, please send them to Angela at [email protected] by April 10.

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Harvey Morgenstein Mitzvah Day Sunday, April 26, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm (Various Locations)

Our annual Harvey Morgenstein Mitzvah Day will be on April 26. The Boyz will serve breakfast to fortify as we go forth and do mitzvot! Plan to arrive at Temple Beth-El early to enjoy breakfast, and then go out to your selected Mitzvah Project from approximately 10:00 -1:00. Go to the Temple website for information on this years projects and register in order to participate in the project of your choice. Space is limited for many projects and the most popular projects fill up fast, so dont procrastinate. For more info or to volunteer to help organize Mitzvah Day, contact Robin Warren at [email protected] or Rhonda Sattin at [email protected].

FAST Nehemiah Action Monday, April 27, 7:00 pm (5:30 Tailgate*) Tropicana Field

Nehemiah Action is the largest gathering in Pinellas County of citizens who want to pursue justice by creating systemic change addressing issues of primary concern. This year, the focus is on homelessness, criminal justice, school discipline, and jobs. 3,000 people are expected to gather. For more information about how to participate please contact Karen Berman at (727) 244-2872.

*Pre-action tailgate party (5:30 pm) for the Temple Beth-El Justice Network and Action Participants. BYO food and join us for a spirited gathering to energize our network. Look for us in Lot 7, as close to the rotunda entrance as possible (note: arriving early will help you beat the traffic arriving later at the Trop!)


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Silver Simcha Shabbat

As we celebrate Rabbi Michael Torop, please consider a gift to Temple Beth-El to support the programs that have been

enhanced by his leadership.Chrome $54

Silver $180

Titanium $360

White Gold $540

Platinum $1,800*If you make your gift before April 22, you will be included in the

Silver Simcha Shabbat Program. To make your gift visit templebeth-el.com/silversimchashabbat.

Friday, May 8Join us as we celebrate Rabbi Michael Torop in honor

of his 25th Rabbinic Ordination Anniversary.

Family-Friendly Pre-neg & Program 5:30 pm arts and crafts, food, and performances by the

Early Childhood Center toddler dance troop, the Religious School Kids Choir, plus surprises!

Special Service 7:30 pmFollowed by celebratory oneg

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Celebrate Jewish Heritage Day and Yom HaAtzmaut with a fun-filled day at The Trop!

Sunday, April 19 vs. NYYDOORS OPEN: 11:10 A.M. FIRST PITCH: 1:10 P.M.

tbt* Deck tickets are $25 ($40 value) and include your choice ofRays Jewish Heritage T-shirt or Rays Jewish Heritage Kippah.Tickets can be purchased online for $25 by visiting www.raysbaseball.com/jewishheritageand use the password 2shalom.Deadline for purchase is Friday, April 10, 2015.

For group tickets contact: Bob Windheim with the Rays at 727.825.3220.Offer not available through Tropicana Field box offices or Ticketmaster. Tickets subject to availability.

No refunds or exchanges. Prices subject to change.

YOU WONT WANT TO MISS:Kids run the bases post-game;

Free Parking for cars of 4 or more;Longoria Rubber Duck for kids age 14 &

under while supplies last

Bring your family, friends, and synagogue members out to the game and receive an additionally discounted price of $20 and preferred seating. Groups must be 10 or more to qualify.


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1 Paula Vieillet 2 Chana Pascual, Wesley Giotta, Cynthia Forst 3 Edward Woodson4 Michael Halprin, Gail Schneider, Terri Miller 5 Kyra Badger6 Gladys Schutz, Marshall Reissman, Frances Schamarock, Robert Szasz, James Frishe7 Jacob Mandell, Edwin Hart, Gelareh Asayesh, Mikhail Khavin8 Jean Diamond, Steven Weinstein, Sarah Prawer, Halina Herman9 Fay Fuldauer, Ted Siegel, Will Conroy 10 Fagl Oxman11 Diann Stern, Lillie Klafter13 Danielle Kirschbaum, Martin Segal,14 James Soble, Michael Lane, Jay Class, Debra Allen15 Alan Kapell, Thelma Wasley, Emie Sekeres 16 Hannah Joslyn, Lina Miller17 Rachel Ford, Summer Ford, Jonathon Morales, Jordan Morales, Robert Rosen 18 Roy Chesis19 Elaine Wides, Gavin Peltz, Connor Peltz20 Michael Shapiro, Elizabeth Forman, Sam Brady, Georgia Rosen 21 Ilene Weinstein, Tovah Johnston

April Celebrations

MAZEL TOV TO:In Our Lives

Deborah Ann Kelly Who was honored as Woman of the Year by the American Business Womens Association Suncoast Charter Chapter.

Stefani C. Margolis & Michael Krassner Who were married in their new home on Saturday, March 7.

Debbie & Mickey Heilweil Who were honored at the Pinellas County Israel Bonds Cocktail Supper in Clearwater on March 22.

Diane Mandell Who was an honoree at the Jewish Federation of Pinellas and Pasco Counties as the Temple Beth-El Woman of Distinction in Clearwater on March 29.

Dr. Ira Bernard Marder Father of Mark (Karen) Marder who passed away on December 25, 2014.

Paul Reingold Brother of Elaine Kleinmetz who passed away on January 22, 2015.

Irving Zeider Father of Gail Solo (zl) and Steven Zeider (zl); Grandfather of Scott Solo and Adam (Allison) Solo and great grandfather of Isaac & Emma Solo who passed away on March 12, 2015.

With profound sadness, we inform you of the death of our loved ones.

BARUCH DAYAN HAEMET:

BIRTHDAYS

3 Heather & Jeff Goodis4 Jeff & Rebecca Horowitz, Jan & Craig Sher, Carol & Mike Einstein5 Mandy & David Blum 6 Barbara & Greg Hedge 8 Rebecca & Scott Barancik 13 Lisa & Marc Jacobson 14 Patty & Stuart Packer 15 Pamela & Jeffrey DiAngelo 22 Alice & Seth Levy, Shannon & Marshall Reissman 26 Karen Lieberman & Bruce Nissen 27 Dana & Craig Douglas

ANNIVERSARIES

22 John Gross 23 Jonathon Fuldauer, Toby Schuster24 Andrew Levy, Adam Solo, Joel Prawer25 Sheila Berner, Karen Rosenthal 26 Geoffrey Gross, Max Glazer, Stuart Packer, Jed Cohen 27 Marc Szasz, Arnold Orlick, Budd Bugatch28 Sierra Brave, Sheldon Wykell, Judy Gouze, Marjorie Dosik, Bill Fagerquist, Bonnie Szasz 30 Kevin Lane, Monthana Kroll, Jerry Rawicki, Kai Paasch, Abbie Grant, Fallyn Van Der Wiele


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Funds and TributesBERTHA M. JERZY FUND

In Memory Of

Ida Zelig, by Donna & Irv Zelig

CYNTHIA ADLER PRESCHOOL FUNDIn Memory Of

Herbert Newberg, by Helen HameroffStanley Silverboard, by Jill & Reid Silverboard Lou Ellen Girard Seidenbreg, by Shelley Lynn

GANZ RELIGIOUS SCHOOL FUNDIn Memory Of

Gertrude Brand, by Marilyn Brand David Brand & Jerry Sash, by Marilyn Brand

GENERAL FUND In Memory Of

Martin Byrd, by Marilyn & Jack FriemanArnold Argintar, by Marilyn & Jack Frieman

Herbert Newberg, by Marilyn & Jack Frieman Herbert Newberg, by Jackie & Barry Kanner

AJ Pardoll, by Helene & Allen AllweissJerome L Woodruff, by Michael Woodruff

Paul Reingold, by Carolyn & Gil BarronHerbert Newberg, by Dianne & Daniel Horwitz

Martyn Byrd, by Sonya Miller Nan Bugatchs Aunt, by Sonya Miller

MILLER ENDOWMENTIn Memory of

Martin Byrd, by Marilyn Benjamin Joan Rabin, by Marilyn Benjamin

RABBIS DISCRETIONARY FUNDIn Memory Of

Barbara Gilberg, by Elli GilbergAlvin Bennett, by Janice & Peter Brady

Paul Reingold, by Beverly DikmanZelma Kunitz, by Jackie Cappiello

Mary Klyman Toomer, by Raye KaplanMiriam Levy, by Sharon & Art Johnson-Levy

Edith & Louis Greenberg, by Janet & Allen RootIra Mader, by Lonnie & Richard Kiracofe

Matilda Cohen, by Roger Cohen

In Honor OfDiane Mandells Award, by Ann & Eric Bregman-Rascoe

A speedy recovery for Ed Herman, by Ann & Eric Bregman-Rascoe

RELIGIOUS SCHOOL SPECIAL PROJECTSIn Memory Of

Pearl Franck, by Lois & Peter Pardoll

RUTH DIKMAN ADULT EDUCATION FUNDIn Memory Of

Nathan Kupperman, by Bonnie & Arthur Kupperman

SISTERHOOD FUNDIn Memory Of

Vera Laks, by Nancy & Michael ONeill

SOCIAL ACTION FUNDIn Honor Of

Elaine Kleinmetzs birthday, by Betty Morgenstein The Heilweils Honor by Israel Bonds,

by Betty MorgensteinIn Memory Of

Bessye Getz, by Betty Morgenstein Pearl Franck, by Betty Morgenstein

YAHRZEIT DONATIONSIn Memory Of

Rebecca Nadler Hays, by Susan & Garry NadlerDaniel G Pascar, by Adele Pascar

Milton Mike Simmons, by Cookie & Charlie Simmons Jayme & Lee Olitzky, by Frances Olitzky

Reva Rogaliner, by Janet SpiegelmanAnnie Wides, by Susan Burnett & James Frishe

Ernie Gerson, by Eva Gerson Edna Feit, by Betsy & Lenny Englander

Esther Esrick, by Betsy & Lenny EnglanderBessie & William Klein, by Bev & Ira Mitlin Fannie & Joseph Mitlin, by Bev & Ira Mitlin

Sidney Israel, by Linda & Stanley Reimer Louis Morris, by Sharlene Sokol

Anna Kazdin, by Deanna & Marvin SusskindBess Glitman, by Bonnie & Steve Traiman

Ross Fermon, by Barbara Fermon

YOUDOVIN CAMP SCHOLARSHIP FUNDIn memory of

Paul Reingold, by Lee & Marvin Leibson

YOUTH FUNDIn memory of

Abraham Moses Lee, by Sarah & Ted Gastman


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Judaica Gift ShopSundays: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Wednesdays: 3:00 - 6:00 pm

Fridays: 6:00 to 7:30 pm

Passover is almost here! We still have many Passover items in the gift shop. Also, it is getting to be bar/bat

mitzvah time and high school/college graduation. We have great gifts! If we dont have it, we can get it for you.

Come visit us!

If you are interested in manning the gift shop with Toby and Helen, please notify them!

Who wore it best?! Our Elsas and all in attendance had a wonderful time at the Early Childhood Center Purim

Festival! Thank you to our wonderful families and volunteers for making it happen!

Early Childhood Center Spotlight

Michele Kidwell & Gordon Gilbert Jennifer & Jay Kaminsky

Iris & Stan Salzer Karen & Andrew Hertzfeld

Camille Fine & Brett Schlifstein Roger Cohen

Gelerah Asayesh & Neil Brown Marilyn Brand

Meredith & Andy Gaunce Csilla Farkas & Benjamin Gilbert

Andrea & Matt Silverman Milton Sirotta

Lisa & Jack Starks-Estes Herman Waldman Eleanor Whiteside

Sharlene Sakol Helen Hameroff

Betsy & Lenny Englander Marilyn & Jack Frieman

Karen & Harvey Feld

Judith Friedman & Eugene Domack Marianna Khavina & Mikhail Khavin

Karen Lieberman & Bruce Nissen Beverly & Ira Mitlin

Joseph Baker Adria Bernstein

Bonnie & Art Kupperman Lee & Jerry De Gennaro

Barbara & John Gross Cecile & Mal Berko

Amanda & Brian Chase Bonnie & Steve Traiman

Terri & Al Footnick Leslie & Clifford Will

Sue & Jon Rosenbluth Sammi & Ed Ronshausen Nancy & Michael ONeill

Lois Schneider

Funds and TributesMISHKAN HANEFESH MACHZOR FUND

Oops! Last month, we forgot to include

West Central Podiatry Consultants, PL. They have been proud supporters for over 10 years! Thank you West Central

for your continuing support!

April at a GlanceTHURSDAY, APRIL 2 12 -2 pm Sacred Aging Luncheon6:30 pm Jewish Meditation Group

FRIDAY, APRIL 3 1 pm Temple Office Closed*No Erev Shabbat Services in observance of first night seder

SATURDAY, APRIL 48:45 am Jewish Meditation Group10 am - 12 pm Pesah First Day & Shabbat Morning &Torah Worship

SUNDAY, APRIL 5No Religious School

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8 4:30 pm Religious School 6:00 pm BEEFY Board

THURSDAY, APRIL 96:30 pm Jewish Meditation Group

FRIDAY, APRIL 10Office Closed 11 am ECC Passover Seder 6:30 pm Ererv Shabbat Services with 4th Grade Participation & Potluck (open to community)

SATURDAY, APRIL 118:45 am Jewish Meditation Group10 am Shabbat Morning Worship & Torah Study

SUNDAY, APRIL 129 am - 12 pm Brotherhood Schmooze9:30 am Religious School10:00 am Jewish? Jew ish? New ish?

MONDAY, APRIL 137 pm FAST Rally

THURSDAY, APRIL 166:30 pm Jewish Meditation Group 6:30 pm Yom HaShoah Event

FRIDAY, APRIL 175:30 pm Shabbat Wonder, 1st & 2nd Grade Potluck Dinner (open to community)6:30 pm Erev Shabbat Services with 1st & 2nd Grade Participation7:30 pm Erev Shabbat Service & Oneg

SATURDAY, APRIL 188:45 am Jewish Meditation Group10 am Shabbat Morning Worship & Torah Study

SUNDAY, APRIL 19 9 am - 12 pm Brotherhood Schmooze9:30 am Religious School10:00 am Womens Spirituality Group

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22 4:30 pm Religious School 6:00 pm BEEFY Umm

THURSDAY, APRIL 23 6:30 pm Jewish Meditation Group

FRIDAY, APRIL 24 7:30 pm Friday Night Live! Yom HaAtzmaut Erev Shabbat Services & Oneg

SATURDAY, APRIL 2510:00 am Shabbat Morning Worship, Bat Mitzvah of Kyra Badger, & Torah Study

SUNDAY, APRIL 269 am - 1 pm Mitzvah Day

MONDAY, APRIL 27 5:30 pm Tailgate Party 7 pm FAST Nehemiah Action

THURSDAY, APRIL 30 6:30 pm Jewish Meditation Group

FRIDAY, MAY 1 7:30 pm Erev Shabbat Service & Oneg

SATURDAY, MAY 2 10:00 am Shabbat Morning Worship, Bat Mitzvah of Lia Friedman, & Torah Study

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