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March 2013 Volume 27 - Number 3 Adar - Nissan 5773
Building Community Since 1954
Details on page 10
Pages 11-13
A Passover
Guide for the
Jewish Home.
Memories from Purim
Pages 6-7
The Roving Reporter
Page 8
Did You Know?
Page 14
President’s Article
No access to kitchen from March 17 - March 31
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Staff
Rabbi ............................ Joshua Neely
Education Director ..............Debra Kira
Youth Director .............. Michael Weiss
Office Admin ... John-Patrick Alexander
Bookkeeper ....................... Lee Getsee
Executive Committee
President ................ Arlene van de Rijn
1st Vice Pres................... Eric Hoffman
VP Membership ................ Elliott Davis
Men’s Club Pres. ................ Steve Berg
VP Education ............. Cathy Swerdlow
Comptroller .................. Roz Weinstein
Secretary .......................... Robin Reilly
Sisterhood President ....... Valerie Kahn
Past President .............. Richard Crane
Trustees
Harvey Arnowitz Lauren Brown
Ed Calish David Danziger
Jo Ann Farb Andrew Feinberg Michael Fineberg Fabienne Kaplan Michael Langman
Sandy Masin Michelle McCormack
Laurence Morrell Harry Rein (Emeritus)
Mollie Savage Roberta Schreiber
Geanne Share
Standing Committee
Chairs
Adult Education ........ Laurence Morrell
Budget & Finance ......... Roz Weinstein
Building & Grounds ...Harvey Arnowitz
Education - School..... Cathy Swerdlow
Endowment.................... Eric Hoffman
Marketing ..................... Geanne Share
Membership ..................... Elliott Davis
Ritual........................ Michael Fineberg
Hiddur Mitzvah . Jo Ann Farb, Co-Chair
Youth .......................... Marci Gottfried
From Our Rabbi:
By Rabbi Joshua Neely
Death? The color black? The Invisible
Man? Nobody? There were lots of guesses
at Purim regarding my costume. None were correct but
everyone got the right feeling from it. I went dressed,
symbolically, as the public face of women in Israel today.
With all the posturing on all sides regarding the War on
Women during the last American election cycle, we might
be forgiven for failing to notice a much more advanced
stage of conflict being waged in Israel. Women are sys-
tematically and purposefully being removed from the
public sphere. I am not referring to unequal treatment in
shared places of worship such as the Kotel. I am not refer-
ring to women being harassed and attacked for “modesty
violations” in Haredi (Ultra-Orthodox) neighborhoods. I
am not referring to women being forced to the back of
buses despite Supreme Court rulings to the contrary.
Those situations are abhorrent but represent only the most
noticeable aspects of a deeper program of excluding the
presence of women from the public arena.
Posters with the pictures of female candidates for politi-
cal office have been torn from bus stops. Advertisers re-
fuse to run ads with pictures of women or girls in Jerusa-
lem. A women’s dance studio has been vandalized for
having a window facing the street. Sacks of sugar have
had the cartoon outline of a woman removed. Photos
with women have been photoshopped to either blur their
faces or have them “vanished” before publication in some
newspapers – even if the women are the main focus of the
article. Such edits included the erasing of the image of a
woman killed by terrorists. There is a concerted effort to
remove the image of women but it is not limited to pic-
tures.
At Purim, one of my students said, “I didn’t know it was
you, Rabbi, until I heard your voice.” Tragically, even the
voice of women is being taken away from the public
sphere. Even in the military, Haredi soldiers (the few there
are) and religious Zionists have disobeyed orders and left
events when women sang. They will refuse to allow
women instructors to teach them proper use of military
equipment as well. So far, the response has been to accom-
modate these restrictions.
Whether or not such limits need to be loosened within
Haredi communities to allow the women who live among
them more civil equality is a topic for another day. How-
ever, our tolerance of the Haredi effacement of women in
civil society has nothing to do with religious freedom. If it
is allowed to stand, it will be much harder to uproot. These
draconian limits of women have no basis in the annals of
Jewish history or Jewish law. Our Sages teach us to strive
to control our passions by controlling our own behavior
not that of those around us.
Israeli politicians are often beholden to Haredi voters
and refuse to show courage on this issue. We, as American
Jews who care about Israel’s future as a land of freedom
and equality, have a unique opportunity to help pressure
Israel to do what the majority of her citizens believe is
right. I urge you to write to the Israeli embassy and voice
your concerns. Discuss these issues with representatives of
Israeli aid organizations so they understand our worries.
Donate to groups that support equality in Israel. Pray for
the peace of Israel and the good of all our brothers and
sisters.
Office Hours: Tuesday-Friday, Sunday
Please call or e-mail for an appointment.
From Our President:
By Arlene van de Rijn
This year, we are having some special
“guests” for Pesach. It’s a company that is
renting our kitchen for two weeks. The name of the com-
pany is KoVa Catering (Kosher Vacation Catering), a New
Jersey-based corporation. This company provides glatt
kosher food for visitors to the Central Florida Metro area
during the time tourist who require kosher food (in this
case, during Pesach) are vacationing in the general vicinity
of the attractions and at the many hotels and rental condos
that surround the attractions.
The company was formerly having to prepare its food in
the Miami area and then schlep it to Orlando. Now, they
won’t have to do that anymore because Temple Israel has
agreed to allow them to use its kitchen from March 17
through March 31. It’s a money maker for the synagogue
and a savings in both time and money for KoVa.
There will be two refrigerated trucks in our parking lot
right outside of the meat kitchen door. Our entire kitchen
will be kashered by KoVa, and I have no doubt it will be
cleaner than it’s ever been before. In addition, Kova will
be catering our 2nd night seder.
This next item of information is extremely important, so
please commit it to your memory. No one will be allowed
into the kitchen for any reason at all when KoVa Cater-
ing is in residence. The doors will be locked. Fabienne
will still be able to prepare our Kiddush luncheon food and
store it in a refrigerator we will keep outside of the kitchen.
As I understand it, KoVa Catering is very excited about
partnering with us, and one never knows what this might
lead to in the future. If there is catering offered by them for
other holidays, who knows where it will take our relation-
ship?
Please go to the KoVa website to learn more about the
company (www.kovacatering.com). The menu is exten-
sive and includes a variety of foods from appetizers, soups
and salads to entrées, side dishes and desserts. One of the
entrée choices is Southern Fried Chicken Bottoms. Anyone
game?
So, when you see some strangers hanging around our
kitchen, please smile and welcome them. And don’t forget
to make your reservations for our 2nd night seder. Detailed
information about the seder can be found elsewhere in this
bulletin. Hope to see you at the synagogue!
Shalom,
Arlene van de Rijn
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From Our
Youth Director
By Michael Weiss
Shalom Temple Israel!!!!
So it is that time of the year again … Jewish Holiday Season!! High-
lighted by Purim and Passover, but scattered with some other important
ones, this is the time of year when kids are home, families are eating
matzah, and maybe people “have” to go to temple a time or two! I was
thinking about the Passover service, and I know it is a little while away,
but there is one part of the Seder that epitomizes what I stand for when it
comes to society, people, and especially the youth.
During the Passover Seder, we open the door to let Elijah in. We wel-
come him with open arms (or in our case, a glass of wine) and we allow
him to be part of the family. Why is this so captivating to me? This con-
cept relates to all aspects of life, from Judaism to America, from temple to
our homes and, in my case, youth group to youth group.
Joining a youth group is not an easy task to do. By joining L’dor
V’dor, Kadima, or even USY, you commit yourself to joining something
bigger than you. You really join a community. This sense of community
could be your group of friends for the rest of your life. Personally, joining
a youth group has been the most impactful event in my life. Not only
would I have not met all of the wonderful people at Temple Israel, but if
you look around synagogue, young adults that grew up in youth groups
have played a role in many aspects of Temple Israel. We have Hebrew
teachers, regular teachers, youth advisors, and volunteers just to name a
few. Youth groups have impacted our lives in so many ways, we choose
to give back. So when Elijah comes into your Passover Seder, pour a
glass of wine, greet him with open arms because you are adding to the
community and you never know how he might impact you for the rest of
your life!
At Temple Israel, our youth department is always a busy place. But just
as we are in the Jewish Holiday Season, this is what we call “Convention
Season” in the USY world. We joined over 300 Jewish teens at Islands of
Adventure in February, had USY Spring Sub-regional Convention in
Jacksonville in early March! And we have Regional Convention in Or-
lando during April! There are a lot of exciting programs going on with
our youth, don’t hesitate to join!
I look forward to speaking with all of you around synagogue and I
hope everyone is enjoying their Jewish Holiday Season!
Keep smiling,
Michael Weiss
From Our
Education Director
By Debra Ruth Kira
Shalom,
We have been having a fun time in the Religious School. With all of the
holidays that come so quickly in the spring it is hard to not have fun in the
Religious School. Debbie Meitin has continued to share her dancing
prowess with us as we carry on the Israeli Dancing tradition. We would
love any and all members of our congregation to join us as we once again
kick up our heels and spin around the social hall at 4:00pm Wednesday
March 20th .
One of the amazing things about Judaism is the food that accompanies
the holidays. Fabienne Kaplan has been a wonderful asset to the school
this year. She has opened the doors to the kitchen and shown us the way
through kashrut and filled our tummies with wonderful Jewish yumminess.
The children had a wonderful time mixing, rolling, filling, and shaping the
hamantashen for Purim.
For more pictures of these (and other) children’s faces turn to page 6 & 7
DATES TO REMEMBER:
Friday March 15, 2013
6:30pm Family Shabbat Dinner
7:30pm School Kabbalat Shabbat
Sunday March 17, 2013
9:00am Model Passover Seder
Wednesday March 20, 2013
4:00pm Dancing with Debbie Meitin
Saturday March 23, 2013
William Hoffman’s Bar Mitzvah
Sunday March 24, 2013
No Religious School - Spring Break
Monday March 25, 2013
1st Passover Seder
Wednesday March 27, 2013
No Religious School - Spring Break
Sunday March 31, 2013
No Religious School - Spring Break
Debra Ruth Kira
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Arlene Van De Rijn
by Lizzie Cohen
Just like me, Temple Israel’s President, Arlene Van De Rijn, grew up right here in Central Florida!
Her mother’s parents came to the United States from Romania, and her father’s parents came to the United
States from Lithuania. Arlene told me that growing up in Central Florida in the early 1940s, 1950s & 1960s
was difficult for a Jewish child because most children were Christian, and if you were Jewish, you were
different. Even more so, Christian prayers were said every morning at school. Temple Israel was not the
same back then as it is now! Girls were not allowed to go to Hebrew school, and girls also did not have a
Bat Mitzvah, unlike today where girls participate in all aspects of synagogue life.
Arlene also grew up during the time of segregation. This was a time when white and black people
kept apart from each other. They didn’t share water fountains, bathrooms, hotels, or even hospital rooms,
and African Americans couldn’t go into white restaurants. Arlene told me that growing up surrounded by
prejudice made her a more tolerant person because she was the recipient of prejudice herself.
Arlene lived for 10 years in New York as an adult, and realized that there was as much prejudice
against Jewish people as here in Central Florida. Arlene told me, “People are people, no matter where they
live.” I believe this means that it doesn’t matter if you live in Central Florida or New York, people who do
not like Jewish people will not like them, regardless of where you call home!
What I found most interesting about what Arlene told me is that, like Arlene, I sometimes feel that
it is difficult growing up Jewish in Central Florida! In fact, there are about 13 churches in a mile radius
where I live. I also feel different at school! Many kids wear rosary beads, and talk a lot about their church. I
am glad that I have Temple Israel to go to where I can be with other Jewish kids. It makes me feel great to
be included and not different!
We had an amazing Tu B’Shevat seder this year. The chil-
dren helped lead the service and we rejoiced in the fruits and nuts
that trees provide. We heard the story of Honi, who reminds us that
just because we may not reap the benefits of our actions there is no
reason not to create beauty that others may enjoy.
In preparation for the seder the children created a paper ma-
che tree and collected information from congre-
gants that show us how our congregation has ar-
rived, from all over the
world, to Winter Springs Florida. Our older students interviewed
some of our congregants and their inter- views will be shared with
you in this and upcoming bulletins. These are stories of courage,.
stories of how it can be difficult to grow
up Jewish in a world that is not always
tolerant of Jews. Follow us month to
month as we highlight different students
and congregants who share with us
some of their childhood.
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Conversations with the Rabbi
Sunday, April 14 at 4:00 pm
Topic: The Recent Elections in Israel
What Do They Mean?
Location:
640 South Orlando Ave • Maitland • Florida • 32751
(The former Steak & Ale on 17-92 across from Lake
Lily in Maitland.)
Questions? Contact - 407-672-2049
Please make every effort to attend
Bagels & coffee will be served
between 9:30 & 10:00.
March 10, 2013
At 10:00am
In the Roth Social Hall
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Brett Weiss
Leor Adelman
Kindergarten &
First Graders
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Alek Jenkins
Rebecca Kira
Armando Rivera
Nilka Centeno
Randolph
Centeno
Julia Fineberg
Yolanda Keith
Sally Sosnoff
Judi Chisdes Carol Chisdes
Rebecca Reichel
McKenna Sachs Will Berg
Spending time with family.
Wonderful memories.
Marion Daitzman Nicki D’Amato
Cleaning and preparing
the kitchen.
Being with family.
Being with family.
Celebration
of freedom.
Being in unity
with all our brothers
& with our families.
Representation of our appreciation of
being set free.
The Exodus.
The Seder. Family.
You can find
the Afikomen.
Finding the matzo.
I don't know.
(with a shoulder shrug) Finding the Afikomen.
The Roving Reporter asks . . .
“What do you think of
when Passover comes each year?”
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At the home of
Edie Fenster Thursday, March 14th
Book: In the Garden of Beasts by Erik Larson
RSVP to Mollie at (407) 260-1411
Please let Mollie know if you would be interested in
hosting a Book Club meeting in your home.
Open by Appointment
Contact Mollie Savage at 407.260.1411
to schedule an appointment.
WITH THESE HANDS
A TASTE OF TEMPLE ISRAEL SISTER-
HOOD
$30.00 plus $5.00 for shipping and handling
If you would like to have a copy
of our sisterhood cookbook, please let us know!
Synagogue Office: 407-647-3055, [email protected]
Marion Daitzman: 407-843-3406, [email protected]
Sandy Oser: 407-295-3393, [email protected]
Proceeds will benefit the charitable projects supported by
Sisterhood.
Women’s Health Program
March 10th, following the Town Hall meeting,
Sisterhood is presenting "A Woman's Heart:
What every Woman and her Family Needs to
Know". This program is for every woman and all
those who love her.
Did you know that in the United States, 1 in 4
women die of heart disease? Did you know that
symptoms in women can be different from those
that men experience? And did you know that
although heart disease death rates among men
have declined steadily over the last 25 years,
rates among women have fallen significantly
less?
Come and get the facts about women and heart
disease and learn what you can do to reduce your
risk factors. A delicious and heart-healthy lunch
will be served.
Save the Date! Thursday, May 9th at 7 pm
“An Evening with Maggie Anton”
Maggie Anton is the award winning author of Rashi’s
Daughters, a trilogy that burst onto the literary scene in
2005 and captivated audiences all over the world. The se-
ries brought 11th century France to life with historical accu-
racy, Talmudic discussion and passion.
In 2012, Maggie Anton released the first book in her next
series, Rav Hisda’s Daughter, set in 3rd century Babylonia.
As Rome battles Zoroastrian Persia for dominance, Babylo-
nia is in conflict. Amid the turmoil, Talmudi
sage Rav Hisda and his colleagues struggle to establish new
Jewish traditions after the destruction of Jerusalem’s Holy
Temple. Hisdadukh, Rav Hisda’s beautiful and learned
daughter, is coming of age.
With RAV HISDA’S DAUGHTER Book I: Appren-
tice, Anton brings ancient Babylonia to life from a woman’s
perspective—weaving historical detail with complex char-
acters for an engaging story of love and faith.
Ms. Anton is a warm and engaging woman who enjoys
sharing her personal journey in Talmud study, her research
findings into her work and the literary process. Following
the presentation you will be able to mingle with her at a des-
sert social, purchase books and have them signed.
More information will follow in next month’s bulletin.
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Tuesday, March 26 - 6:00 pm
led by Rabbi Joshua Neely
Discover the taste of freedom & experience spiritual liberation
Menu
Chicken Jardinière Matzo Ball Soup Gefilte Fish With Ruby Red Horseradish
1st Cut Brisket With Mushroom Onion Gravy Carrot Tzimmes Broccoli Kugel
Herbed Baby Red Potatoes Also wine, matzo, & assorted desserts
Adult Temple Israel Members $36 Adult Non-Members $45 Children ages 4-12 $18
Ages 3 & under Free
RSVP by Friday, March 15, 2013 to Phone: 407.647.3055
Fax: 407.647.8542 or [email protected] Online Reservation Link: www.tiflorida.org/secondseder.htm
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JEWISH “SOUL FOOD” FOR PASSOVER
On Passover, chametz (leaven) symbolizes our lesser selves and arrogance. Therefore, the removal of chametz from our
lives for eight days is an integral part of Pesach. Chametz is treated a little differently than other issues of kashrut.
The following guide should help you stock your pantry.
Foods that always need a Kosher for Pesach label
All baked goods (matzah or any other products containing matzah), 100% fruit juices, herbal teas, canned tuna, wine,
vinegar, liquor, decaffeinated coffee and tea, dried fruits, oils, frozen uncooked vegetables and all frozen processed foods,
candy, chocolate-flavored milk, ice cream, yogurt, cheeses, butter, and soda. Any processed food bought during Pesach
must have a kosher l’Pesach certification.
Foods OK without a Kosher for Pesach label if bought before or during Pesach Fresh fruits, vegetables, eggs, fresh fish (whole or gutted), fresh or frozen unchopped kosher meat, whole (unground)
spices and nuts, pure black, green, or white tea leaves or teabags, Nestea regular and decaffeinated unflavored tea, coffee
(unflavored regular), baking soda and bicarbonate of soda.
Foods OK without a Kosher for Pesach label only if bought before Pesach
white milk, Tropicana 100% orange juice, filleted fish, frozen fruit (with no additives), pure white sugar (with no addi-
tives), olive oil (extra virgin only), non-iodized salt, quinoa (with no additional ingredients).
Any detergents, cleaners, etc. which are not a foodstuff and which are not eaten, may be used for Pesach and do not require
a hekhsher. Prescription medicines are permitted. Non-prescription pills and capsules are permitted; for liquids check for
alcohol as an ingredient.
SUCH A DISH
Many people have a separate set of dishes, utensils, cookware etc used only for Pesach. This avoids the process of
kashering them. However, it is unnecessary in most cases. Some gentle elbow grease can kasher most items.
In all cases, the items should be thoroughly cleaned and then left unused for 24 hours before kashering.
Metal utensils, pots, dishes: immerse the item in water that has been heated to a rolling boil (hag’alah). You may kasher a
number of utensils together as long as the boiling water covers every piece individually. For pots and pans, clean handles
thoroughly. If the handle can be removed, one must remove it for a more thorough cleaning. To effect hag’alah, the item
must be completely exposed to the boiling water. The item is then rinsed in cold water. Pots and pans that are too big to
immerse in another pot, are filled with water brought to a rolling boil, after which a heated stone is dropped in, causing the
water to overflow to cover the sides of the pot.
Glass dishes, Pyrex, and utensils: may be kashered by thoroughly cleaning them inside and out.
Heavy-duty plastic items, including dishes, cutlery or serving pieces, provided they can withstand very hot water and do
not permanently stain, may also be kashered by hag’alah.
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AND THE REST…
Dishwasher: A dishwasher needs to be cleaned thoroughly, including the inside area around the drainage and filters. Then
run a full cycle with detergent (with racks inserted), while empty. After 24 hours of not being used, the dishwasher is again
run empty (with racks inserted), and set on the highest heat for the purpose of kashering. If the sides of the dishwasher are
made of enamel or porcelain, the dishwasher cannot be kashered for Pesach.
Oven: Every part of an oven or stove which may have been touched by food during the year must be thoroughly cleaned and
left unused for 24 hours. Final koshering may be achieved by one of these methods:
Blow torching (libbun) the inside of the oven (not recommended).
Turning the oven on to the highest setting for 1 hour.
If it’s a self-cleaning oven, running it through the clean cycle.
The surface of the stove and the burner area should be as thoroughly cleaned as possible, and the burners should be turned to
the maximum setting for 1 hour.
All grates in the oven or stove should be cleaned and then heated on the maximum setting or self-cleaning cycle.
Microwave: Thoroughly clean. Then place an eight-ounce cup of water inside the oven and microwave until the water
almost disappears. Do not heat until the water is completely evaporated, as this may damage the oven. A microwave oven
that has a browning element cannot be kashered.
Surfaces: Tables, cabinets, and counters should be thoroughly cleaned for Pesach. Many people choose to cover them with
paper, foil or unstarched cloth.
Plastic laminates, limestone, soapstone, granite, marble, glass, Corian, Staron, Ceasarstone, Swanstone, Surell, and Avonite
surfaces can be kashered by iruy (pouring boiling water over the surface) provided there are no cracks or scratches that can
be seen with the naked eye. A wood surface that does not contain deep scratches may be kashered by iruy. Ceramic,
cement, or porcelain countertops cannot be kashered and must be cleaned and then covered.
A metal kitchen sink can be kashered by thoroughly cleaning and scrubbing the sink (especially the garbage catch), letting it
sit for 24 hours, and then carefully pouring boiling water over all the surfaces of the sink, including the lip. A porcelain sink
cannot be kashered, but should be thoroughly cleaned and used with dish basins and dish drains.
SOME THINGS WON’T BUDGE
The following items which have been used within the last year cannot be kashered:
Chinaware, pottery, earthenware, wooden utensils, enamelware, porcelain, and most plastics.
Utensils such as knives whose parts have been glued together.
Utensils which cannot be thoroughly cleaned such as a sieve, grater, food grinder or processor, mix master, and
food mixer. In all of these cases, small particles may have become embedded where two surfaces meet so that it
becomes wimpossible to dislodge it without damaging the utensil.
B’DIKAT CHAMETZ - THE SEARCH FOR LEAVEN
BEE-UR CHAMETZ - DESTROYING THE LEAVEN
Removal of chametz includes an interesting ceremony. On Sunday, March 24th after dinner, the homeowner or family
gathers together and conducts a search for remaining chametz (leaven). The rooms are darkened, and with a candle in hand,
they search for and gather together the crumbs of bread which have been carefully placed (wrapped or in ziploc bags) in stra-
tegic places in advance. This is especially fun for the children to hide (make sure they know where they hid them). This
search by candlelight is a chance to symbolically check our own spirits before the Seder the next night and is reminiscent of
the plague of darkness that preceded our Exodus. These crumbs are to be burned on Monday, March 25th before 10:00 am.
The short prayers which are said as part of these ceremonies may be found in the beginning of the Haggadah.
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SIYUM BECHOROT - COMPLETION OF THE FIRST-BORN
In appreciation for being spared the plague of the first born and out of sympathy for the Egyptians who perished, first born
children fast the day of Erev Pesach, Monday the 25th. Since the mitzvah of celebrating learning trumps this fast, if a feast is
made in honor of completing a course of study, participants can break their fast. Whether you are a first born or not, come on
Monday, March 25th at 7:45 am to the community minyan at the Jewish Academy. The entire service and ceremony will be
concluded by 8:45 am and will be followed by breakfast.
SCHEDULE OF PASSOVER SERVICES
Monday, March 25 7:45 am Minyan & Service of the first-born at the Jewish Academy of Orlando
1st Night Seder at home
Tuesday, March 26 9:00 am 1st day Passover Services
6:00 pm Passover Evening Service & 2nd Night Community Seder - Reservations required
Wednesday, March 27 9:00 am 2nd day Passover Services
Monday, April 1 9:00 am 7th day Passover Services
Tuesday, April 2 9:00 am 8th day Passover Services (Yizkor will be recited)
WE NEED YOU TO HELP US REPAIR THE WORLD!
Selling the Chametz
If possible, all chametz – food not acceptable during Pesach (Passover), or materials containing such unacceptable
food – should be koshered, destroyed or given away before the holiday begins. In some cases this is physically impossible.
In others, excessive destruction would violate the mitzvah of ba’al tashchit (do not destroy needlessly). In these
circumstances, the chametz may be stored in such a way that we are sure not to use it during the holiday and its actual
ownership is transferred to a non-Jew until the holiday ends. This transfer can be done in person with Rabbi Neely on a Sun-
day or Wednesday during school hours or by appointment. If that is not possible, you can appoint him as your proxy by re-
turning the form below. In either case, it is customary that while we make room in our homes for Pesach that we also con-
sider those who have less than we do and make a donation to tzedakah.
Please complete the form below and return no later than March 22nd, 2013.
I, the undersigned, fully empower and permit Rabbi Joshua Neely to act on my behalf to sell all chametz possessed by
me – knowingly or unknowingly – as defined by Torah and rabbinic law, and to lease all places wherein chametz owned
may be found. This transaction will be in effect for the duration of Pesach, which this year begins with sundown of March
25th and runs through April 2nd until 3 stars appear.
And to this I hereby affix my signature on this _________________day of__________________ ,in the
year_________________.
Name
Address
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Rabbi Neely's Wednesday
“Lunch & Learn” class is always
well attended. But if you can't make it,
you can also see it online!
The link is right below:
http://youtube.com/user/jmnket/feed?filter=2
Did You Know? David Nesser, Catering Manager of Kova Catering (left)
and Kakar Nagar, main chef (right), will be occupying our
kitchen with their staff during Passover. TI will not have
access to its kitchen from March 17 - March 31. For
more details, please see the President's Article on Page 2.
Jessica Swerdlow (l) with mom, Cathy (r),
lives in Israel and serves in the IDF. Jes-
sica spoke with our congregation after the
Kiddush luncheon on February 2. Jessica also
spoke to our religious school students on
February 6.
Jessica
Swerdlow
teaching
students
Want more info?
Call or email the office
at 407.647.3055
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Save The Dates!
Kabbalat Shabbat
Featuring
Meitin
Religious School
Students
March 15, 2013
April 26, 2013
May 10, 2013
6:30 pm
Family Shabbat Dinner
7:00 pm
Meet and Greet
7:30 pm
Kabbalat Shabbat
8:00 pm
Refreshments
Do you want to do something sweet
for your synagogue?
Purchase 2 Costco cakes for one of our
Boys and Girls Clubs Birthday Parties!!!!
Only $36
Make check payable to Temple Israel with a
memo that says Ma’asim Tovim.
THANK YOU!!!
Monthly Birthday Party at
the Boys & Girls Club
in Altamonte Springs.
For info or to participate,
call Arlene van de Rijn
at 407-761-1243.
See what a difference
a day makes
Havdalah Service
March 9 - 7:30 pm
Make your own spice to revive your soul.
We’ll be making spice pouches to use
in our home Havdalah moments.
Start the new week
with your friends at
Temple Israel.
Will Hoffman son of Amanda & Eric Hoffman
March 22 - 23, 2013 12 Nissan 5773
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Pet Corner
Do you know who we are?
↓
(Answer on page 18)
Submit a photo of your favorite pet
to John-Patrick in the office
for placement in a future bulletin.
TEMPLE ISRAEL’S LIBRARY IS YOUR RESOURCE CENTER
FOR BOOKS, eBOOKS, DVDs, MUSIC, AND MOVIES.
We have copies of the Sunday movies, in case you missed them, as well as many others, including Sarah’s Key, The Frisco Kid, Keeping the Faith, Bugsy Malone, Ushpizin, The Devil’s Arithmetic, Defiance, Esther, Exodus, Fiddler on the Roof, Gentleman’s Agreement, Image before my Eyes, Munich, Persepolis, Schindler’s List, and Yentl, just to name a few…. COME CHECK OUT OUR NEWLY EXPANDED AUDIO SECTION. Whether you are interested in listening to Yiddish songs, Hebrew prayers, or an Audio book, come check out what is available here at the TI Library. We have over 140 e-books, including The Observant Life by Martin Cohen, 100 Kindle e-books, 18 Nook books, and 23 PDF books in our eBook Section. There should be something for everyone. Steve Berg, our Library Assistant, will be happy to help you download them onto your laptop, Kindle or Nook. Join our Library E-book Reading Club!
LIBRARY HOURS Wednesdays 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Sundays 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Also by appointment.
Please contact our Librarian, Sylvia Schafer at 407-388-9933, or email [email protected]
Debbie Meitin Cathy Swerdlow
Hold the Date
Jewish Pavilion Gala
April 21, 2013
Debbie Meitin and Cathy Swerdlow will be honored at the Jewish Pavilion Gala on Sunday, April 21st at 5 p.m. at the Lake Mary
Marriott. The theme of the gala is tradition, which is perfect because the two women have been sharing their love of Jewish cul-
ture, Shabbat and holidays with seniors for more than ten years, says a Pavilion spokesperson. The price of the gala has been kept
very low - $75 per person - to encourage attendance. Suzan Shader and Susie Stone are co-chairing this special event.
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HIDDUR MITZVAH—HARRIETT’S PARK Daniel Wise & Lori Pearson-Wise CEMETERY FUND In Memory Of Donor Beatrice & Gilbert Bergsman Steve Bergsman, Barbara Bergsman Pine & Families Burton Tirschwell Janet Tirschwell, Beth Ann Frack & Brittany Frack Kalman Gross Bill & Carole Kraw Jacob George Gordon Sarabecca, Jason & Scarlett Rosier GENERAL FUND In Memory Of Donor Henry Goldberg Dorie Goldberg Phyllis Fox Dorie Goldberg Henry Goldberg Joan Goldberg Phyllis Fox Joan Goldberg Frank Fierman Celia Feldman Francis Chisdes Judith Chisdes Max Rubin Ruth & I. S. Donenfeld Shirley Karron Ruth & I. S. Donenfeld Francis S. Chisdes The Chisdes Family Vivien L. Rhyne Carol L. Chisdes O. Z. Wise Judi Cope Anne Siegel Ruth Donenfeld Peggy Donenfeld Ruth Donenfeld SISTERHOOD FUND In Memory Of Donor Lillian Donenfeld Ruth Donenfeld Alex Freilich Helen Hosid TORAH PRESERVATON FUND In Memory Of Donor Charles Sulman Bernice Sulman Robin Sulman Bernice Sulman William Frost Bernice Sulman THE FRIENDS OF ETHAN GOLD CHILDREN’S LIBRARY FUND In Memory Of Donor Muriel Gold Jill & Jay Gold Gordon Bregman Jill Gold Cheryl Jill & Jay Gold THE HAROLD & HANNAH ROSENBLUM SCHOOL EDUCATION FUND In Memory Of Donor Hannah & Harold Rosenblum Ira Rosenblum SCHOLARSHIP FUND In memory Of Donor David Richman Lenore S. Roland
January 2013 Donations
RABBI’S TZEDAKAH FUND In Honor Of Donor In appreciation of Rabbi Neely’s help during Meyer Rubin’s shiva Ruth Donenfeld ONEG KIDDUSH FUND In Memory Of Donor Belle Cohen Kolodner Zelda & Melvin Siskind Bernard Baum Miriam B. Cohen Gordon Feldman Celia & Morris Feldman Allan Feldman Celia & Morris Feldman Harold Kahn David Meltzer Rhoda Meltzer David Meltzer Bernard Goldman David Meltzer Harry Schulman Phyllis Kamenoff Al Siskind Zelda & Melvin Siskind
The Kiddush Luncheon was sponsored this month by:
Bunny Rosen in honor of her beloved children, Melissa & Sandy Masin Sisterhood in honor of Sisterhood Shabbat Annette & David Lampel & Jordan Lampel in honor of Justin Lampel’s Bar Mitzvah Ralph Sheffler & Scott & Karen Sheffler in honor of Matthew Gottfried’s Bar Mitzvah The Friday Night Oneg was sponsored this month by: Sandy Gottfried & Marci & Richard Gottfried in honor of Matthew Gottfried’s Bar Mitzvah
may be purchased or reserved.
May their memories always serve as a blessing.
$360 for a perpetual
memorial plaque in the sanctuary.
Contact the synagogue office at 407-647-3055.
Our condolences to…
Harvey Kobrin and family
on the death of his beloved wife, Nancy
Gloria Titen and family
on the death of her beloved brother, Morton Levy
Frank Fine and family
on the death of his beloved mother, Betty Fine
Special Kiddush Luncheon Mentions for … Phyllis Kamenoff Fabienne Kaplan
Ellen Calish Andrea Ravinoff
Jan Suberman Valerie Kahn
Shirley Gold Arlene Silver
Sarabecca Rosier
FebruaryKiddush Luncheon Hostesses:
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Thank You!
Sandy Oser, Mollie Savage, Penelope Neely & Arlene van de Rijn
For volunteering in the office during the month of February.
A special thank you to our volunteer copy editors, without whom the Bulletin and Shabbat handout
would be rife with grammatical mishaps!
Debbie Meitin, Penelope Neely, Sandy Oser, Arlene van de Rijn, Kris Crane & Geanne Share
If you are interested in being an office volunteer, please call 407-647-3055.
A VERY BIG THANK YOU!
To
Joel Adelman, Gary Berg
Elizabeth Bookspan, Darcy Brammer
Sara Conway, Kris Crane, Johanna Crane
Sam Eisenberg, Sandy Eisenberg
Eric Foxman (Sara Conway’s Dad), Eve Gassman
Lindsay Gassman & friend, Sandy Gillman, Mitchell Himmel
Joe Ihns, Max Ihns, Michael Jacobs
Randy Jenkins, Rebecca Langman
Julia Lustig (Michael Weiss’s girlfriend)
Susan Morgan, Sharon Pinhas, Rebecca Reichel
Sharon Sachs, Doug Sachs, Fanny Sernik
Arlene Silver, Arlene van de Rijn, Alexa Weiss
Michael Weiss & Brett Weiss
For helping to make another great Purim Carnival!
March
March 2 Adrian & Geanne Share 5 Mark & Holly Kluger 6 Andrew & Michelle Feinberg 15 John & Darci Brammer 19 Jack & Roz Baumstein 28 Adam & Stephanie Simmens
We hope to see you at Simcha Shabbat
Friday, March 15, 7:30 pm
Anniversaries, Birthdays, and all other
simchas will be recognized, and you will be
blessed from the pulpit.
If we missed your birthday or anniversary, please call the office at 407-647-3055 and
we will add you to the list.
Pet Corner Answer from page 16
It’s the feisty felines of Mollie Savage!
Left to Right
Sushi! (being mysterious)
&
Marley! (cat in a box)
1 Julian Meitin
3 Gary Berg
3 Rachel Crane
3 Jay Gold
5 William Hoffman
6 Marjorie Luck
7 Andrew Katzman
7 Julia Kornegay
7 Sarabecca Rosier
8 Jo Ann Farb
15 Randall Coverman
15 David Danziger
16 Roz Baumstein
17 Aaron Karr
18 Ben Adelman
19 Kathy Rosenbluh
19 Arlene Schwartz
20 Lindsay Schwartz
20 John Shimkoski
20 Sandy Silbert
21 Lauren Brown
22 Joel Adelman
23 Jacob Tabatabai
25 Merav Stern
26 Amanda Hoffman
27 Jack Baumstein
28 Jacob Wise
29 Leon Talpalar
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Temple Israel
50 South Moss Road
Winter Springs, FL 32708
407-647-3055
www.tiflorida.org
Building Community Since 1954
Friday Service: 7:30 pm, Saturday Service: 9:30 am
Meet & Greet every Friday at 7:00 pm before services
Sunday Minyan: 9:00 am (In the Chapel)
Rabbi Joshua Neely
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NOTES:
1st Night Passover Seder
Monday, March 25
Looking for a Seder? Temple Israel will help find a place for you at a member’s home.
To participate please fill out the form and send it back to the office.
I would like to host a Temple Israel member at my 1st Seder.
Can accommodate ______ number of guests.
I/We keep kosher for Passover.
I am a Temple Israel member and would like to attend a 1st Night Seder.
Must keep kosher.