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The Gin Mill Joint
Volume 39 Number 6 January 2016 • Tevet / Shevat 5776
C O N G R E G A T I O N K O L A M I
Congregation Kol Ami of Tampa, Florida, is affiliated with the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism
ChaiLitesThe end of December
marks the Yahrzeit
of Rabbi Dr. Abraham
Joshua Heschel, one
of the great Conser-
vative rabbis of the
20th century. Rabbi
Heschel was a scholar, a teacher, and an
activist. He spoke out against the war in
Vietnam. He protested against nuclear arms.
He walked side-by-side with Dr. Martin
Luther King, Jr. in the struggle for civil rights.
Rabbi Heschel was professor of Jewish
mysticism at the Jewish Theological Sem-inary in New York for many years. Yet,
Rabbi Heschel was not an academic who
sat in his office and wrote (largely) inac-
cessible books of theology. In many ways,
he was the total opposite. He engaged
his students in the classroom. He wrote
books that helped an entire generation of
Jews and non-Jews to discover spirituality.
However, Rabbi Heschel’s legacy, more
than his books and more than his teach-
ing, was the actions he took to help make
the world a better place. Even though he
came under fire from the JTS adminis-
tration for some of his political stances,
Torah, Midrash, and MusingsBy Rabbi Robert D. Judd
(continued on next page)
Notes from the Cantor .....................4
Byachad / President’s Message .....p. 5
Sisterhood ....................................p. 6
Facility Focus ................................ p. 8
Tree of Life Long Learning...........p. 10
The Academy ..........................p. 11
Special Shabbat Programs ..........p. 11
B’nai Mitzvah Beat .....................p. 12
Kid’s Konnection ......................p.13
Youth Groups ...................pp. 14-17
Events Calendar ................. pp. 18-19
Yahrzeits & Birthdays.................p. 20
Anniversaries .............................p. 21
Donations ............................pp. 21-22
Contents
Congregation Kol Ami Presents:
The Gin Mill JointJoin us for an evening of Magic, Munchies, Music & More!
February 13, 2016There will be a magic show at 7:00 pm. Following the show you’ll be transported back in time as we transform the social hall into an old fashioned Prohibition style Speakeasy!
Sponsorships Available!
$72 - Magic Student $180 - Magician’s Apprentice $360 - Junior Magician $500 - Magician Master
Ticket Information:
Show only: $25 per person The Whole Shebang: $54 per person
Call or email the front office for reservations: 813-962-6338 or email [email protected]
Don’t miss it! The joint will be jumpin’!
Request from Rabbi BobPlease keep me informed of significant events in your family life. It is my desire to be of help and service to you in times of special need. It is especially important that I know of those in the hospital, and assisted living or nursing homes, so that they may be included in a prayer for recovery at Shabbat Services.
Congregation Kol Ami • January 2016 • Tevet / Shevat 57762
Rabbi Heschel was undeterred. He took seriously the call for
tikkun olam, for repairing the world. For Rabbi Heschel, prayer
and piety were simply not enough. In order to change the world,
one has to act, do something. One of Rabbi Heschel’s most
memorable quotes expresses this sentiment beautifully. When
asked how he felt while walking with Dr. King, Rabbi Heschel
replied, “I felt as if my legs were praying.”
Jews have always been at the forefront of tikkun olam. We have
always taken the idea of making the world a better place very
seriously. Moreover, the cause we support doesn’t necessarily
have to be Jewish. If there is suffering and injustice, you can bet
that we will be there trying to alleviate it.
We are living in a time when the world seems to be falling
apart. Violence and bloodshed fill our schools and streets.
People are being persecuted throughout the world for who they
are and for what they believe. Now more than any other time in
recent history we need to step up and work to repair the world.
One thing is for certain: we cannot be complacent. We have to
do something or else things will get worse. There are so many
opportunities for us to do something. For example, the news
has been filled with stories about Christians being persecuted
throughout the Middle East. While there are some who would
say this is not our problem, I would disagree. Wherever and
whenever there is persecution of others, we need to do some-
thing. A colleague of mine taught me the following: “When we
say ‘Never again,’ do we really mean it? Are we saying ‘Never
again will we allow this to happen to anyone’ or are we saying
‘Never again to us’? It needs to be the former.”
As we observe the Yahrzeit of one of our great rabbis, let us reflect
on what we can do to make the world a better and safer place for
everyone. Take time to find a way to help repair the world. Support
efforts of those who are trying to end persecution. Support efforts
of those who are trying to end violence. Support efforts of those
who are trying to make the world a better place.
At the very least, we need to leave the world a little better for
those who come after us.
Congregation Kol Ami Contact us: (813) 962-6338
Rabbi Robert D. [email protected]
Cantor Beth [email protected]
Mitchell Weiss, Executive [email protected]
Karen Kosowski, Education & Youth [email protected]
Christie Self, Office Manager [email protected]
Lisa Atkinson, Accounts Receivable & [email protected]
Beverly Fink, President
Cindy Korenvaes, Sisterhood President
Fred Perez, Men’s Club President
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January 2016, Vol. 39 Issue 6
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Message from the Rabbi (continued from page 1)
Congregation Kol Ami • January 2016 • Tevet / Shevat 5776
We would like to recognize all those who participate regularly in our Kol Ami minyan. By attending minyan those present help to ensure that those members who are
needing to recite Kaddish for Yahrzeit, or during their period of mourning, are able to do so.
We would like to give “Honorable Menschen” to our congregants who have attended five or more minyanim over the course of the month:
November 17 – December 16, 2015
Congratulations to Our Kol Ami Minyanaires!
Nat Doliner
Bev Fink
Ephraim Graff
Nancy Graff
Rabbi Robert Judd
Cindy Korenvaes
Jay Maisler
Amanda Moonitz
Ron Pross
Brian Sanders
Walter Sanders
Cantor Beth Schlossberg
Tampa Jewish Family Services (TJFS) food distribution is offered once a month at the agency’s Citrus Park and Brandon locations.
Distribution dates for January are: Citrus Park: January 7 Brandon: January 14
Both locations offer emergency food bank distribution week-days by appointment only. Pick-up for both services must be arranged in advance by calling 813-960-1848. Please help spread the word in your community that this service is available in Citrus Park and Brandon. If you would like to make a contri-bution, please drop off canned goods or a monetary donation to the agency’s Citrus Park location at 13009 Community Campus Drive, Tampa, FL 33625. Brandon location is Congregation Beth Shalom, 706 Bryan Rd, Brandon, FL 33511.
TJFS will never turn away an individual or family in need.
Tampa Jewish Family Services Community Food Bank
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If you wish to have a life cycle event included in
the ChaiLites, please contact Christie Self at
[email protected] or 813-962-6338 two
weeks before the 1st-of-the-month publication date.
Mazel Tov to:
Sarah Weiner and her family on her Bat Mitzvah
Arielle Solomon and her family on her Bat Mitzvah
Devin Chernin and his family on his Bar Mitzvah
Gail & Steven Baker on the engagement of their daughter, Danielle Baker to Michael Minor
Hamakom Yinakhem / Condolences to:
Al Lenok at the passing of his beloved Mother, Elaine Lenok
Karen & Simon Sinnreich at the passing of their beloved Mother, A. Stella Ramer
Michael & Lauren Sinnreich at the passing of their beloved Grandmother, A. Stella Ramer
Life Cycle Events
As a service to our members, we are offering the
opportunity to honor loved ones’ anniversaries, birthdays,
other special occasions, or to express your gratitude for
someone’s kindness. With a donation of $25
we will procure a quarter-page spot in the
Chai Lites.
If you are interested,
contact Mitch at
Michael Sinnreich
Simon Sinnreich
Randie Specter
Steven Specter
Kat Williams
David Zaritt
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One of the cornerstones in creating and maintaining a welcoming and inclusive community is made up of one the simplest, but often times also one of the hardest of tasks: The ability to say hello. In my nearly 10 years as a Cantor I have noticed that saying hello is not as easy as people would
think. By nature we tend to be wary of what and with who we are unfamiliar. We even tend to shy away from what we find unfamiliar in ourselves, so approaching others can seem to be a daunting task. However, deciding to greet not only ourselves but those around us can truly be transformative.
The journey to create harmony and inclusivity starts with a look inward. We often find it easy to criticize and complain about that which we find unpleasant in others. Perhaps though, the reason we recognize some of that behavior is because it exists in ourselves as well. Being able to greet ourselves is about recognizing both what we like and dislike in our own hearts. It is about taking the positive and using it to help balance out the negative. No one is perfect, nor is it feasible to expect anyone to become so, but through all of our faults and mistakes we have an amazing opportunity to learn, grow, and truly affect change in the world around us.
When we greet ourselves and become comfortable with the person we meet, it becomes much easier to step out of our comfort zones and welcome the stranger into our fold. Now the stranger becomes our friend and part of our community. It begins introspectively, creating a sense of peace in our own hearts. And, when we create peace in ourselves we are able to offer the same to those around us.
While making an introduction and welcoming the stranger can seem a difficult task, being the stranger is even more so. A simple hello encompasses a much deeper meaning. By saying hello we are welcoming them into our house, and letting them know we are grateful for their presence. In hello we can offer them a sense of peace and security in an unfamiliar atmosphere. Helping someone to become comfortable and confident in their presence is truly a great mitzvah in which we can engage.
These are the simple yet admittedly sometimes scary tasks which allow us to not only maintain a healthy community, but grow our community through kindness and love. With the turn of the secular year our thoughts turn to resolutions, and things about ourselves and our lives we would like to change. How wonderful would it be for us to not only change how we greet and welcome ourselves, but others as well? The changes we allow in ourselves will help how we are able to change the
Notes From the CantorBy Cantor Beth Schlossberg
world around us, and the process can begin with a simple hello. In the song “Let There be Peace on Earth,” by Jill Jackson Miller and Sy Miller, and written in 1955, this idea is expressed beauti-fully in the opening lyrics; “Let there be peace on earth and let it begin with me.”
L’shalom, Cantor Beth Schlossberg
We thank you for your efforts and dedication to Torah study. Todah Rabbah!
Kol Ami wishes to acknowledge our congregants
who have recently read Torah:
Cory Doliner
Mayer Fishman
Seth Forman
Barbara Freedland
Denise Freedman
Wayne Greenberg
Beryl Solomon Jackowitz
Sadie Jacobson
Rabbi Robert Judd
Noah Pearlman
Reva Pearlstein
Ilan Rappaport
Jody Rappaport
Naomi Rappaport
Yoav Rappaport
Michael Sinnreich
Arielle Solomon
Ellesheva Solomon
Sabrina Solomon
Sandy Solomon
Shayna Solomon Zachary
Eric Weiner
Max Weiner
Sarah Weiner
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ByachadBy Beverly Fink, President
Chaverim,
I just saw “Star Wars – The Force Awak-
ens”. What an exciting, fun time! I’ve been
living “Star Wars” since 1977. My sons
were little boys when the original movie
was released and I have been buying Star
Wars toys ever since – for my children and
now my grandchildren.
After seeing the new movie I finally realize what the magnetic
pull is that makes people of all ages want to see these movies
over and over again. With all the action and razzle-dazzle it is
the idea of “The Force” that is both mysterious and compelling.
After all, what is “The Force” and who has it? To me it is the
guiding strength within us that influences our actions. We
all have it. Some of us are more sensitive to it. This force has
extremes - the “light” side and the “dark” side. How we use
the force to live our lives determines everything about us.
It’s like we have always been taught by our parents, our
teachers and in our religious training. We have choices all
through the day, every day. What choices will we make?
What kind of people will we be?
Stretching this thought a bit further, I think that we each
joined Congregation Kol Ami at least in part because we want
to explore what “The Force” means to us. Is this how God
speaks to us – through our internal force?
I’d love to hear what you think. Please email your thoughts
to me at [email protected].
May the Force be with all of us as we begin 2016!
B’shalom,
Bev
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“Who Nu?”The December 13th guest speaker at the Tree of Life Long Learning “Who Nu?” event was Bonnie Amsterdam Miele. Bonnie is a “transplant” to Florida, growing up in the cold north. With the support of her husband, Ben Miele, she has overcome many health challenges and learned to deal with them on a daily basis. Wanting to insure their daughter, Briana, received a strong Jewish education, they enrolled her in the Hillel Academy where she is now an 8th grader. Bonnie is very involved at Hillel Academy and has been the chair of their “Gift of Gold” event for several years. Bonnie is also active at Kol Ami, currently serving on the Board of Trustees as the Youth chair.
Congregation Kol Ami • January 2016 • Tevet / Shevat 57766
Kol Ami Sisterhood
The wait is over – the Sisterhood Cookbooks have arrived! If you pre- ordered your cookbook, you can pick it up now at the gift shop. There are also extra copies available for $20.
Sisterhood Cookbooks
Kol Ami Sisterhood
Sisterhood Needle Workers meet weekly,
every Tuesday, at 1:30 p.m. in the
Jaffe Board Room. A special session has
been scheduled for Sunday, January 10
at 10:00 a.m.
The Needle Workers also make fabric
quilt wall hangings, and are knitting and
crocheting squares to make quilts and
afghans. All of these are donated to the
First Nesters, a group that provides hous-
ing for local teens aging out of foster
care. The Needle Workers are also donat-
ing to other charitable organizations.
If you love to knit and visit with friends,
please consider joining us. If you have
any questions, please contact Carol Tarica
Sisterhood Needle Workers
Let Sisterhood share your Simcha!Does your family have a Bar or Bat Mitzvah coming up? Celebrating a special
Birthday, Anniversary, Baby Naming or other Simcha? Would you like to sponsor
a Kiddush or Kiddush luncheon?
Look no further! Sisterhood is happy to help. We will cater any Kiddush to fit your
budget and customize it to fit your needs, whether it is a basic Kiddush or more
lavish for up to 175 people. We are here to help the congregants of Kol Ami and all
proceeds from our catering are put to use to improve our synagogue.
For more information please contact: Staci Cross at (813)416-5285 or
For a cost of $700, the following is included for up to 125 people:
• Bagels and cream cheese
• Gefilte Fish platter
• Egg Salad
• “Bagel Topper” platter of sliced tomatoes, cucumber, and onion
• Tossed salad with craisins and choice of salad dressing
• Choice of 1: Pasta salad, Black bean salad or Potato salad
• Assorted Fresh Fruit in season
• Cookies and Cake platters
• Coffee, tea, lemonade and water
• Wine, grape juice, and two 2-lb. Challahs for Bima
• All paper products and plastic silver-ware
• Plastic tablecloths (choose from a variety of colors)
• Kiddush kitchen helper/s fees
For an additional 50 people, a charge of $100 will be added.
Sisterhood Simcha Kiddush Prices Effective June 1, 2015
Optional dishes available to add on:
Cold dishes:
2 large bowls tuna salad ........... $ 75
4 platters whitefish salad .......... $ 80
2 bowls cream cheese and lox spread .............................. $ 60
2 trays lox ................................ $ 125
2 trays herring, wine or cream sauce .......................... $ 40
2 cheese platters ...................... $ 50
Hummus and chips .................. $ 30
¼ Simcha sheet cake ............... $ 25
Hot dishes:
Blintze soufflé; 2 large pans ...... $ 120
Homemade Mac & Cheese; 2 large pans .............................. $ 80
Noodle kugel; 2 large pans ....... $ 80
Pineapple bread pudding; 2 large pans .............................. $ 60
Special requests can be discussed and will be priced accordingly
January Candle Lighting TimesJanuary 1 .............................................5:28 p.m.
January 8 .............................................5:33 p.m.
January 15 ...........................................5:38 p.m.
January 22 ...........................................5:44 p.m.
January 29 ...........................................5:50 p.m.
January Torah PortionsJanuary 2 ................................................Shemot
January 9 ......................Vaera / Birkat Hachodesh
January 16 ......................................................Bo
January 23 ...........................................Beshalach
January 30 .................................................. Yitro
Weekly Service ScheduleFriday Evenings ...................................6:30 p.m.
Shabbat Mornings .............................. 9:30 a.m.
Sunday Minyan ................................... 9:15 a.m.
Monday – Thursday Minyanim.............7:30 p.m.
Shabbat & Services at Kol Ami
Congregation Kol Ami • January 2016 • Tevet / Shevat 5776 7
David PearlmanFinancial Advisor
1501 West Swann AvenueTampa, FL 33606Direct: 813-258-2100Fax: 813-259-9283Toll Freed 800-237-1274Cell: [email protected]
Please join us for our next Howard Kanter Kiddush Fund Luncheon on Saturday, January 9th.
The complimentary Luncheon will be catered by Edibles by Ethel and will also be open to non-members in the greater Jewish Community.
Although members are not required to RSVP to attend, we do ask that any non-members who plan to attend contact the Kol Ami office at (813) 962-6338 to make reservations so we can prepare appropriately.
The Kiddush Fund, created by Kol Ami member, Howard Kanter (z”l), is now providing one Kiddush Luncheon per month on a Shabbat that does not have a Kiddush Luncheon sponsored by members or another committee of the synagogue.
Your extra donations (in addition to your usual contributions to Kol Ami) will help insure this effort for the years to come. Donors will be recognized in the Weekly Watch and Shabbat Shalom the week of the sponsored luncheon.
We hope to see you on January 9th. Also, please be sure to mingle and introduce yourself to someone you don’t know at this wonderful opportunity to make new friends and enjoy fellowship with your Kol Ami family.
Howard Kanter Kiddush Fund Luncheon
House Highlights
Current projects:
We refurbished the metal storage cabinet for
the youth lounge as well as stripped down
and installed
new cork for
the 19 foot
corkboard in the youth lounge
(done over 3 weeks).
The track lights in the Sanctuary
have been replaced with LED
lights which will last many years
longer than standard flood lights.
This is how it gets done!
On December 6th the Chai Guys
did the second fall landscaping
event and this extraordinary group cleaned up and beautified
the East side of the property near the building as well as
removing vegetation from the Southwest corner. Thank you to
Al Lenok, Kevin Cross, Ari Horowitz, Ben Miele, Jon Zimmer,
Yoav Rappaport, Fred Perez, Scott Gaffney, David Vanden and
Mike Korenvaes (see photo on back cover). Please come join us
for future events; Chai Guys are open to all Kol Ami members.
Congregation Kol Ami • January 2016 • Tevet / Shevat 57768
By Mike Korenvaes - House Committee Chair
The Facility Focus
Future projects:
We will be adding a railing to the boardwalk to the Sukkah so
it goes all the way to the ground level; in addition, permanent
lights to the Sukkah will be installed and the boardwalk itself
will be painted.
We will be updating the handicapped bathroom by the Chapel
and will be painting and retiling the two bathrooms at the
Sanctuary entrance. There are numerous other jobs that will
be worked on in the future; many of them due to the recent
sinkhole work….so stand by for future Chai Lites articles.
Security Spotlight
Sadly, as of late in today’s society, there have been far too many
incidents such as the San Bernardino mass murder/shooting,
and smaller, less publicized similar incidents that we may not
have heard about in the news. While Kol Ami is a safe secure
and welcoming place for all, we do want to be alert and aware
for any abnormalities that may have us question our safety.
If you feel that someone’s presence at the shul is making you
feel unsafe and uncomfortable, please let our security volunteer,
Mitch Weiss or the deputy on duty know of your concern.
IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING!
While we at Kol Ami do not expect nor anticipate any type of
emergency to occur, it is wise to be prepared just in case. That
is the reason we have put up fencing, cameras, additional
lighting, and have a deputy, etc.
If you have any information or suggestions to share regarding
safety and security, or if you are interested in joining the Security
Team, please feel free to contact: Jon Zimmer at jonzimmer3@
gmail.com
The SECURITY COMMITTEE is looking for some new members.
Please contact Jon Zimmer at the email address above or just
stop Jon and talk to him about it!
Yasher Koach to the following team members who volunteered
their time to cover all Friday and Saturday Shabbat services in
the month of December.
Ann Fuller Ben Miele Dan Ochman Fred Perez Jerry Aarons Jon Zimmer Mike Korenvaes
Safe Journeys,
Mike
East landscaping
Southwest landscaping
Congregation Kol Ami • January 2016 • Tevet / Shevat 5776 9
Almost 200 people came together on Wednesday, December 9, 2015, as Con- gregation Kol Ami hosted their annual synagogue Hanukkah party. Attendees, from toddlers to those in their 70’s, enjoyed the festivities beginning with a short program led by Rabbi Bob Judd and Cantor Beth Schlossberg followed by the lighting of the giant outdoor menorah. A dinner, sponsored by Sister-hood and Men’s Club, which featured a pasta buffet, lots of latkes and sufganiyot was then open for feasting! Under the direction of Education Director, Karen Kosowski, and her Kol Yeladim teachers, children enjoyed dreidel games complete with chocolate “gelt”, cookie decorating, a giant twister game, and a rousing game of “ga-ga”. People left with full stomachs and big smiles on their faces, looking forward to next year’s Hanukkah celebration. Just another example of why being part of the Kol Ami family is so special! If you weren’t
Hanukkah at Kol Ami!able to attend this year’s Hanukkah celebration, make plans now not to miss next year’s Hanukkah event!
Of course this night could not have happened without all the wonderful Kol Ami volunteers who generously gave their time and efforts to make this such a great night: Amy Feder-Binder, Sheila Bush, Stanley Bush, Staci Cross, Marv Halem, Lisa Kagen, Cindy Korenvaes,
Mike Korenvaes, Jamie Krischer, Bonnie Miele, Brianna Miele (our Sisterhood “member in training”), Gwen Niehoff, Dan Ochman, Gary Padawer, Fred Perez, Yoav Rappaport, Sari Solondz and daughter Abby (another “member in training”), Anna Visher, Mitch Weiss, and Jon Zimmer. If there is anyone left off, please forgive the oversight and know your help was greatly appreciated as well.
To register for Tree of Life Long Learning events, call Kol Ami at 813-962-6338 or email [email protected] unless otherwise noted.
Shabbat in January
Shabbat Torah Study – Saturday, January 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 at 8:30 a.m. Presented by Rabbi Bob
Shabbat is for Study – Saturday, January 23, 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. (Topic TBD)
Sundays in January
“Who Nu?” – Sunday, January 17 at 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
• Enjoy learning about the fascinating lives of fellow congregants as they talk about their experiences, and the events that have made them what they are today. This month our speaker will be Bill Peter-son who has had a fascinating military career and life.
“ The Jewish Baker” – Sunday, January 24 at 9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
• Come learn how to decorate cakes. Orli Shull will demonstrate how to do fancy decorations for your cakes. There will be lim-ited space for this class so register early.
Mondays in January
The Judith Sobel Hebrew Literacy Program Hebrew Lessons: beginners through intermediate.
• ”Alef isn’t Tough” – starting at the very beginning. Instructor: Ephraim Graff. Monday, January 11, 18 & 25 at 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Tuesdays in January
L’Chaim – Tuesdays, January 5, 12, 19 & 26 at 11:00 a.m.
• Discussion topics vary with a different leader each week. Friendly group sharing our life’s lessons. Everyone is welcome. Facilitators: Debby Greenberg, Sue Dvorchik, Sylvia Richman
Alternative/Integrative Choices in Medicine – Tuesday, January 12 at 7:30 p.m.
• Alternative/Integrative medical approaches for preventing and reversing chronic disease and promoting optimal health and wellness.
(Tuesdays events continue in next column)
• The first speaker in this series will be David Berger, MD, who is a Board Certified Pediatrician and member of Kol Ami. Dr. David graduated from the Medical College of Pennsylvania in 1994 and did his Pediatric Residency at USF, where he started integrating wholistic therapies into his medical practice at Tampa General Hospital. He has been in practice since 1997 and in 2005 opened his Wholistic Pediatric and Family care practice. In 2010, Dr. Berger was appointed Assistant Professor at USF College of Nursing. Since 1999, Dr. David has been an advanced practitioner in biomedical therapies, advocating the Autism Research Institute’s philosophy. His focus is on identifying and treating all the factors that influence health: Physical, mental, environmental and biochemical. His mis-sion is to find the cause of health problems, rather than to simply manage them.
Wednesdays in January
Torah Talk - Wednesday, January 6, 20 & 27 at 11 a.m.
• Open discussion of current Torah parasha, with rabbinic sources introduced by Rabbi Bob.
Rosh Chodesh Women’s Group Wednesday, January 13 at 2:00 p.m.
• We invite you to join our Rosh Chodesh (women’s) group. In Janu-ary, we will discuss about a beloved person in your life. Please bring pictures to share. Spiritual growth, friendship and joy are our goals. Hope to see YOU.
For location / RSVP – text or call Arlene Capeluto at 813-507-7335 or Sheila Shaw at 813-951-1315.
Introduction to the Siddur and Jewish Prayer with Rabbi Bob Wednesday, January 6, 20 & 27 at 7:30 p.m. - 9:15 p.m.
• Join us for a class in which we engage Jewish prayer (the how’s, when’s and why’s). We will also explore the Siddur, its develop-ment and its role in Jewish life. We will be examining the prayers in Hebrew and in translation. Please bring your favorite Siddur.
Thursdays in January
Talmud Berachot – Thursday, January 21 & 28 at 10:30 a.m.
• Talmud shiur (lesson) that focuses on the first tractate of the Babylonian Talmud. Presenter: Rabbi Bob
Save the Dates!
Rabbi Joel Wasser Memorial Scholar-in-Residence Weekend – March 25-26, 2016 Rabbi David Hoffman of the Jewish Theological Seminary Faculty will be our Guest Scholar! and
The Annual Mackler Lecture on Israel, Monday, May 9, 2016 at 7:45 p.m. This year’s guest is Matti Friedman, author of the fascinating book The Aleppo Codex.
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The Academy at Kol AmiThank you to all of you who signed up for and are participating in the Academy this year! We’ve had some wonderful classes so far, and we look forward to a great second semester!
Our eighth graders have been enjoying learning with Cantor Beth, while our ninth graders have begun exploring the Jewish Lens curriculum with Judy Balber and Karen. And our Confirmation class has been enjoying meaningful discussions with Rabbi Bob.
In the next few months, the Confirmation class will begin working on their
class social action program and their class gift to Kol Ami – they already
have some awesome ideas!
The Academy Calendar 8th & 9th Grades Confirmation - 10th Grade (10:00 - 11:30 a.m.) (11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.)
Jan. 24 Jan. 24 Feb. 21 Feb. 7 & 21 Mar. 6 Mar. 6 & 27 Apr. 17 Apr. 3 May 15 Apr. 17 (11:00 a.m. -12:30 p.m.) May 1 (10:45 -11:30 a.m.) Saturday, May 14 (Shabbat service)
Special Shabbat ProgramsJoin us this Year as Kol Ami Students Lead Shabbat Services This year’s student-led services got off to a great start! We all enjoyed
watching and joining in as kindergarten and first grade students led a
ruach-filled family service in the fall. And that was just the beginning!
We have a full year ahead of exciting and meaningful Friday night and
Saturday services led by the congregation’s young members. Students from
both Kol Yeladim and Hillel Academy have already begun learning and
practicing. We hope you will join us for some of these special events!
Friday, January 22...........Second grade
Friday, February 12 .........Third grade
Saturday, February 27 .....Fifth grade*
Friday, April 1 .................Fourth grade
Saturday, April 16 ..........Sixth grade
Friday, May 13 ...............Kindergarten / First grade spring service
Saturday, May 21 ........... Seventh grade (B’nai Mitzvah class graduation)
*Please note this important date change. Our fifth grade service will be on Saturday morning, February 27.
Friday night special event for the whole community!Join us on Friday, January 8, 2016, at 6:30 p.m. for a very special evening! Choose between a Pizza and
PJ Shabbat for our younger families and a musical
Shabbat service outdoors under the stars for everyone
else, 8 years old and up. At 7:30, we’ll all get together
in Kol Ami’s outside amphitheater for service wrap up,
singing, and Kiddush, followed by a delicious oneg.
Hope you can make it – casual dress welcome!
For our Pizza & PJ program, we’ll start out in the
Kol Ami boardroom and chapel with our delicious
pizza dinner and our usual age-appropriate service,
filled with singing and dancing. Cost is $5 per person,
with a $25 family maximum. Children 3 & under are free.
RSVP to the Kol Ami office ([email protected])
by Wednesday, January 6. PJ’s not required – please
dress comfortably (including parents)!
For everyone else, meet us in the outdoor amphitheater, in
Kol Ami’s backyard. Be prepared to sing & have a good time!
Joey BenjaminJanuary 30, 2016 / 20 Shevat 5776
Joey Benjamin, a student at Walker
Middle Magnet IB School and our Kol
Yeladim Religious School, is preparing
to become a Bar Mitzvah. Joey has
enjoyed learning more about Judaism
and the traditional prayers, and is excited
to see his family and friends come
together for his simcha. Family members will be coming
from Massachusetts and Florida.
While at school, Joey is involved in Model United Nations,
National Junior Honor Society, Algebra Math League, and the
school band, playing the trombone. He also enjoys reading
and relaxing with some background music. He hopes to be
studying at a prominent university in the future.
When asked if he could meet one person in the world, past
or present, Joey responded with “Albert Einstein. He was an
amazing Jewish scientist that has done amazing things and
is known around the world for that.”
Joey has been fortunate enough to get a good Jewish education
and exposure to religious holiday celebrations. His favorite
holiday is Hanukkah, for he enjoys lighting the menorah and
eating seasonal foods with his family.
For his mitzvah project, Joey is helping to feed families in less
fortunate situations, by volunteering at the Jewish food bank.
He believes his fun and caring personality can inspire others
to make the world a better place.
Congregation Kol Ami • January 2016 • Tevet / Shevat 577612
By Maura Astra
B’nai Mitzvah Beat
London BillingtonJanuary 1, 2016 / 6 Shevat 5776
London is a student at Carrollwood Day
School and at our Kol Yeladim religious
school. Family and friends from New York
will be flying in to celebrate his Bar Mitzvah
weekend. For his Mitzvah project, London
plans to donate to an animal rescue called
“Hoodratz.” His party will be held at the
Carrollwood Country Club. London was very excited to pick
the decorations for his party. London loves to play football and
hangout with his friends. While doing so, he also managed
an excellent academic GPA. London sees himself becoming a
dentist or football player, and feels very inspired by his par-
ents. They have always encouraged him to try his best, and do
“special things” in life. London’s favorite Jewish holiday is Rosh
Hashanah because it’s “a time to have fun and celebrate the
new year!” London would like to thank Rabbi Bob and Cantor
Beth for their incredible support and guidance while preparing
for this occasion.
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Dear Parents of College Students:
We want to stay in touch with our college students.
A few times a year we will send them special packages
to help celebrate some of the holidays. Please send their
addresses to [email protected]. Thank you!
Join us one Sunday morning a month at Kol Ami (in the classrooms near the main office) for singing, story-telling, and crafts. Learn a little about Jewish holidays while getting to know other young families!
This program is for students in pre-K and younger.
If your child is one year old or younger, they may not be able to do every activity, but they’re still welcome to come and enjoy the music, stories, laughter, and socializing!
Simchat Tot schedule and program themes
Sunday, Jan. 10, .....9:30 - 10:30 a.m. ............Tu B’Shvat
Sunday, Feb. 7, .......9:30 - 10:30 a.m. ............Tzedakah
Sunday, Mar. 6, ......11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. ......Purim
Sunday, Apr. 10, .....9:30 - 10:30 a.m. ............Passover
Sunday, May 1, .......9:30 - 10:30 a.m. ............Israel
Congregation Kol Ami • January 2016 • Tevet / Shevat 5776 13
Kids’ Konnections
Now that we’ve come to the end of fall semester, we have the opportunity to look back at all we’ve accomplished. Yes, we’ve enjoyed many special programs, both as a part of Kol Yeladim, and a part of the greater community: holiday programs, a concert, field trips, visits with the Rabbi,
special classroom activities, weekly chuggim, and so on. But with everything going on, are we still learning?
I’m sure you realize that I only ask the question because I know that I can say yes, absolutely! Everything we do is part of creat-ing an experiential learning environment. We want our children to not only enjoy being at Kol Yeladim, but also to enjoy learn-ing and to be excited about continuing to learn. And it makes me so proud to see that happening here at Kol Ami. I walk into classes and see enthusiastic and engaged students, and because of that, I see students learning quickly.
I had the oppor-tunity to spend some time with our third grad-ers in December, as they prepared for their annual mock-Havdallah family program. They practiced diligently and confidently, and in the end, led a beautiful ceremo-
ny. It was a special moment when, at the end of the ceremony, their teacher, Laura Dile, and I presented each student with their own siddur, explaining to them that this was a beginning. Just like Havdallah usually marks the beginning of a new week, our ceremony marked the beginning of their two-day per week religious school education. They are now in the process of leav-ing behind the primary grade activities, like learning Hebrew letters, and beginning the challenge of using Hebrew reading, liturgy, and group tefillot as learning tools. As they go forward, they can and should continue to enjoy learning, but in a new and exciting way. I look forward to see how they move forward in this new stage.
I hope you have had a wonderful winter break – whether it was exciting, restful, interesting, or maybe even productive. I look forward to seeing you when we return to school and programming on Wednesday, January 6.
B’Shalom, Karen
By Karen Kosowski
How You Can Help! When it comes to Religious School, Youth Groups, or Family Programming, many of you have asked if we need anything. You know that we can accomplish a lot with a few small donations.
Please take a moment and review the wish list column below. If you’re interested in donating something, please contact Karen at [email protected]. Karen can help you locate and purchase any of these items.
Please note that some requests are for more than one item. On these requests, we will happily accept single item donations. Thank you for your support!
Our current wish list:• Four computer tablets with cameras (We have found the
tablets – we are looking for someone to help finance them)
• Letter-size laminating machine
• Simple Havdallah set, including spice box, candle holder, and Kiddush cup
• Six plush Torahs for our Early Childhood program
SimchatTotOur new program for families with young children!
Mazal Tov to our Kol Yeladim third graders, Dylan Ehrenpreis, Adam Ron, Emily Solondz, Ellie Halls, and Jake Balber, and to their teacher Laura Dile and their madrichim Charlie Halls and Jacob Nair (not pictured)
A few notes: On 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. days, we will suggest a group activity (such as going to a park) for those who want to continue social-izing. On 11:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. days, we will provide a light break-fast for anyone who wants to get to the classroom 30 minutes early.
Boneem is going to see
The Lion King at the Straz Center.
Join us on Feb.7 at 5:15 - 10:00 p.m.
RSVP by Jan 6. See your emails for details!
Congregation Kol Ami • January 2016 • Tevet / Shevat 577614
Youth Groups
K-2 families continue to enjoy our time
together on Sunday afternoons. Thank you
to everyone who’s become involved and
helped support and promote our awesome
new group!
As Kol Ami’s newest youth group, Chaverim offers participants
a variety of activities, including programs at Kol Ami and all kinds
of outings throughout the Tampa area. We also represent Kol Ami
at some of the Jewish Federation’s PJ Library community events.
Check out our calendar for a full year of great events! Watch
your emails for further details as events get closer. To make sure
we have your best contact information, please contact Karen at
[email protected]. Invite your friends! Kol Ami membership
is not required to participate in Chaverim. If you have friends that
would like to be included on the Chaverim email list, please let
us know!
Chaverim Calendar January - April 2016
Jan. 24 ..... Pizza & Bowling at Pin Chasers
Feb. 21 ..... Bounce Party at Gator Freds
Mar. 20 ..... Join us at the Kol Ami Purim Carnival!
Apr. 3 ....... Sunday Afternoon at The Florida Aquarium
Apr. 17 ..... PJ Library Passover Puppet Show at the JCC
CHAVERIMCHAVERIM Join Kol Ami Boneem this year!
All Jewish third-fifth graders are invited to join our thriving group for a year of new and exciting events. Remember to invite your friends! Come out and play
with us once a month as we go to new places and maybe revisit some of our favorite old places.
Questions? Contact Karen at [email protected], or our new youth advisor Leah Dile, at [email protected].
Kol Ami Boneem Kalendar January - May 2016
January 10 ....... Rock Climbing at Vertical Ventures
February 7 ........“The Lion King” Special Event
March 6 ...........Sunday afternoon Mosi trip
April 10 ........... Chocolate Seder with USY and Kadima
May 22 ............Sunday afternoon movie & ice cream Event
Calling all 3rd-5th graders!!!Join us on Sunday afternoon, January 10,
1:30-3:30 p.m. for an afternoon at
Vertical Ventures 5402 Pioneer Park Blvd, Suite E
Please eat before the event (snacks will be available). And please remember to wear sneakers!
Also, please note that all students must have the proper paperwork:
• Kol Ami Permission Form (for non-Boneem members)
• Vertical Ventures Waiver (waivers can be completed online at http://verticalventures.com or can be filled out by hand; hard copies will be available at Kol Ami)
• Copy of a parent’s photo ID
• Cost: $15 (or $10 for Boneem member)
Not a member? Join today to get your $5 discount!
Parents: we’re looking for a few volunteers to help out that day – let us know if you’re available!
Please RSVP by Wednesday, January 6 to Karen ([email protected]) or Leah ([email protected])
Join Chaverim and all of our K-2 families for an afternoon
of bowling at
Pin ChasersSunday afternoon, January 24, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.Watch your emails for details!
Congregation Kol Ami • January 2016 • Tevet / Shevat 5776 15
Youth Groups (cont’d)
We hope you will check out Kol Ami Kadima, our youth group for sixth -
eighth graders. We have activities for everyone, including annual programs, like our lock-in, and original innovative programs. In addition, we enjoy Regional and Sub-Regional activities, including conventions and Yom Disney!
We had a great time at Topgolf Tampa in December – another new place for us! We invited our friends from Rodeph Sholom, and enjoyed an ex-citing afternoon together. And as we begin our second semester, it’s time for one of our favorite annual events – the Lock-In, hosted by USY! Join us for a night of fun, food, games, and good times! Plan on spending the night at Kol Ami – hope to see you there! Also, mark your calendars for January 30, for an 8th grade only Saturday night! We’ve got a great night planned – watch your emails for details!
But that’s not all! January is time to sign up for Yom Islands of Adventure. As many of you know, every year on President’s Day weekend (mid-Febru-ary), USYers and Kadimaniks from all over Florida and the rest of the South-east gather for an Orlando theme park day. Some years we go to Universal Studios, and some years we go to the Magic Kingdom. And this year, we’re off to Islands of Adventure. We hope you’ll come with us and hundreds of 6th-12th graders spend the day together. Info will be available soon.
For questions about our group or any of our programs, please contact Karen
at [email protected] or our new Kadima advisor, Laura Dile, at [email protected].
KA-dima Kalendar January - May 2016
Jan. 9 ......... Lock-In hosted by USY: Night at the Circus
Jan. 30 ....... Eighth Grade Only Evening at The Melting Pot
Feb. 14 ...... Yom Islands of Adventure
Mar. 12 ...... Painting with a Twist Night
Apr. 1-3 ..... Gesher Eighth Grade convention
Apr. 10 ...... Chocolate Seder with USY & Boneem
May 1 ........ Adventure Island Day
May 21 ...... Dive-in Movie Event (Youth Groups continued on next page)
Congregation Kol Ami • January 2016 • Tevet / Shevat 577616
KAUSY continues to enjoy an amazing year! We did so many great things first semester – from leading our own High Holiday service to hosting the Fall Sub-Regional
convention, to hosting our awesome lock-in in November and a great Hanukkah party in December.
As the year goes on, we have so many more exciting things ahead of us! We’ll continue to enjoy our own monthly events, but we’ll also be doing all kinds of events with Kol Ami. In the coming months, we’ll be hosting the annual Kadima lock-in, as well as the Boneem/Kadima Chocolate Seder before Passover. Not only that, we’ll also do a childcare fundraiser during a Kol Ami special event, and we’ll help out at the Purim carnival. And, of course, in addition to all of that, we’re very excitied about upcoming Regional events, including Yom Islands of Adventure, Spring Sub-Regional convention, and Hanegev Regional Convention – right here in Tampa!
If you haven’t given KAUSY a chance yet, this is the year to do it. Come out and join us. For any questions, contact Karen at [email protected] or Jenn at [email protected].
Help us continue to make KAUSY an amazing USY chapter!
Youth Groups (cont’d)
KAUSY Kalendar January - May 2016
January 31 .................Sunday Afternoon Lakeland Event
February 13 ...............Childcare Fundraiser at Kol Ami
February 14 ...............Yom Islands of Adventure
March 5 .....................Saturday Night Event
March 18-20 .............Spring Sub-Regional Convention
March 20 ...................Help Out with Purim Carnival
March 25-27 .............Give Kids the World
April 9 .......................Saturday Night Event
April 10 .................... Annual Chocolate Seder for Boneem & Kadima
April 15-17 ...............Regional Convention
May 14 ......................Saturday Night Year-End Event
May 20 ......................USY Shabbat
USY Hanukkah PartySee next page for more USY Hanukkah Party photos!
Youth Groups (cont’d)
Congregation Kol Ami • January 2016 • Tevet / Shevat 5776 17
USY Hanukkah PartyEveryone had a great time at our USY
Saturday night Hanukkah party, including
our KAUSYers and our special guests
from Temple Emanuel USY in Lakeland.
The highlight of the evening: Making
our own ugly Hanukkah Sweaters!
Congregation Kol Ami • January 2016 • Tevet / Shevat 577618
January 2016 Events & Happenings at Kol Ami
(continued on next page)
Friday 01 OFFICE CLOSED – NEW YEAR’S DAY
Shabbat Services .......................................................................................................................6:30 p.m.
Saturday 02 Shabbat Torah Study with Rabbi Bob ..........................................................................................8:30 a.m.
Shabbat Services ........................................................................................................................9:30 a.m.
Sisterhood and Men’s Club Havdalah and Hollywood .................................................................7:00 p.m.
Sunday 03 NO RELIGIOUS SCHOOL – WINTER BREAK
Monday 04 Executive Committee Meeting ....................................................................................................7:30 p.m.
Tuesday 05 L’Chaim: Sharing Life’s Lesson ...................................................................................................11:00 a.m. Sisterhood Needle Workers .........................................................................................................1:30 p.m. Fundraising Committee Meeting .................................................................................................7:30 p.m.
Wednesday 06 Torah Talk with Rabbi Bob ........................................................................................................11:00 a.m.
Kol Yeladim Religious School ......................................................................................................5:00 p.m.
Introduction to the Siddur and Jewish Prayer with Rabbi Bob ......................................................7:30 p.m.
Friday 08 Pizza and PJ Shabbat ..................................................................................................................6:30 p.m.
Shabbat Services Under the Stars (Birthday Shabbat) ..................................................................6:30 p.m.
Saturday 09 Shabbat Torah Study with Rabbi Bob ..........................................................................................8:30 a.m.
Shabbat Services ........................................................................................................................9:30 a.m.
Howard Kanter Kiddush Fund Luncheon ...................................................................................12:00 p.m.
KA-dima Lock-in Hosted by USY ................................................................................................8:30 p.m.
Sunday 10 Kol Yeladim Religious School ......................................................................................................9:00 a.m.
Simchat Tots – Tu Bi’Shvat Program ............................................................................................9:30 a.m.
Sisterhood Needle Workers .......................................................................................................10:00 a.m.
Boneem Event: Rock Climbing (Vertical Ventures) ........................................................................1:30 p.m.
Monday 11 “Aleph Isn’t Tough” with Ephraim Graff ......................................................................................6:30 p.m.
Tuesday 12 L’Chaim: Sharing Life’s Lessons .................................................................................................11:00 a.m.
Sisterhood Needle Workers .........................................................................................................1:30 p.m.
Alternative/Intergrative Choices in Medicine ................................................................................7:30 p.m.
Finance Committee Meeting .......................................................................................................7:30 p.m.
Wednesday 13 Rosh Chodesh Women’s Group ..................................................................................................2:00 p.m.
Kol Yeladim Religious School ......................................................................................................5:00 p.m.
Thursday 14 Board of Trustees Meeting ..........................................................................................................7:30 p.m.
Friday 15 Shabbat Services ........................................................................................................................6:30 p.m.
Saturday 16 Shabbat Torah Study with Rabbi Bob ..........................................................................................8:30 a.m.
Shabbat Services (Bar Mitzvah of London Billington) ...................................................................9:30 a.m.
Kiddush Luncheon in honor of the Bar Mitzvah of London Billington ........................................12:00 p.m.
Sunday 17 NO RELIGIOUS SCHOOL – MLK WEEKEND
Who Nu? .................................................................................................................................10:30 a.m.
January 2016 Events & Happenings at Kol Ami (cont’d)
Congregation Kol Ami • January 2016 • Tevet / Shevat 5776 19
Monday 18 “Aleph Isn’t Tough” with Ephraim Graff ......................................................................................6:30 p.m.
Sisterhood Board Meeting ..........................................................................................................6:45 p.m.
Tuesday 19 L’Chaim: Sharing Life’s Lessons .................................................................................................11:00 a.m.
Sisterhood Needle Workers .........................................................................................................1:30 p.m.
Wednesday 20 Torah Talk with Rabbi Bob ........................................................................................................11:00 a.m
Kol Yeladim Religious School ......................................................................................................5:00 p.m.
Introduction to the Siddur and Jewish Prayer with Rabbi Bob ......................................................7:30 p.m.
Thursday 21 Talmud Berachot with Rabbi Bob ..............................................................................................10:30 a.m.
Friday 22 Shabbat Services (Family and Anniversary Shabbats) – 2nd Grade-led Shabbat Service .................6:30 p.m.
Saturday 23 Shabbat Torah Study with Rabbi Bob ..........................................................................................8:30 a.m.
Shabbat Services ........................................................................................................................9:30 a.m.
Shabbat is for Study with Cantor Beth ......................................................................................12:00 p.m.
Sunday 24 EREV TU BI’SHVAT
Kol Yeladim Religious School ......................................................................................................9:00 a.m.
“The Jewish Baker” .....................................................................................................................9:30 a.m.
8th & 9th Grade Academy ........................................................................................................10:00 a.m.
Kol Yeladim Religious School Board Meeting .............................................................................11:00 a.m.
Confirmation............................................................................................................................11:30 a.m.
K-2 Chaverim Program: Pizza and Bowling (Pin Chasers) ..............................................................1:30 p.m.
Monday 25 TU BI’SHVAT
“Aleph Isn’t Tough” with Ephraim Graff ......................................................................................6:30 p.m.
Tuesday 26 L’Chaim: Sharing Life’s Lessons .................................................................................................11:00 a.m.
Sisterhood Needle Workers .........................................................................................................1:30 p.m.
Wednesday 27 Torah Talk with Rabbi Bob ........................................................................................................11:00 a.m
. Kol Yeladim Religious School ......................................................................................................5:00 p.m.
4th Grade Tu Bi’Shvat Seder .......................................................................................................5:30 p.m.
Introduction to the Siddur and Jewish Prayer with Rabbi Bob ......................................................7:30 p.m.
Thursday 28 Talmud Berachot with Rabbi Bob ..............................................................................................10:30 a.m.
Friday 29 Shabbat Services ........................................................................................................................6:30 p.m.
Saturday 30 Shabbat Torah Study with Rabbi Bob ..........................................................................................8:30 a.m.
Shabbat Services (Bar Mitzvah of Joseph Benjamin) ....................................................................9:30 a.m.
Kiddush Luncheon in honor of the Bar Mitzvah of Joseph Benjamin ..........................................12:00 p.m.
KA-dima 8th grade only Event ....................................................................................................7:30 p.m.
Sunday 31 Kol Yeladim Religious School ......................................................................................................9:00 a.m.
KAUSY Program .........................................................................................................................1:30 p.m.
JCC Federation Anuual President’s Dinner (Hilton Downtown Tampa) ..........................................5:00 p.m.
Congregation Kol Ami • January 2016 • Tevet / Shevat 577620
Yahrzeits
Honor the Memory of Your Loved Ones
Honor the memory of a loved one with a
bronze plaque on a memorial board in our
sanctuary for a donation of $360. Please notify
the office if you would like to receive yahrzeit
notifications for additional loved ones.
Tevet Yahrzeits
21 Fani Freiman
Abraham Rock
Milton Shustek
Walter Ukalo
22 Jack Goren
23 Sarah Chesler
Abraham Roth
24 Irving Schul
25 Samuel Finkelstein
26 William H. Fishman
Isaac Abalak
Molly Rock
Helen Lubin
Peter Kurjan
Sarah Terebelo
27 Asia Doliner
Paul Drezner
Mort Feder
28 Flora Kross
Minna Krieger
29 Lois Rivkin
Reuben Zalkin
Gutta Donchin
Jonah B. Dubowsky
Sylvia Weiss
Errol Cornell
Shevat Yahrzeits
1 Nathaniel Baker
Helen Hoffman
2 Max Berger
Arthur Wiener
Rachel Teicher
Nathan Druian
Millie Berman
Arnold Dirnfeld
Samuel Sussman
Philip Krischer
3 Phillip Kaufman
Allan Laffer
4 Roni Fisher
Edward White
Murray Fisch
5 Charles Herzog
Deborah Cohen
Sol Levenson
Harry Paul Goldstein
6 Rachelle Herzog
Anna Leibowitz
7 Ruth Lavine
Rosa Pressman Richelson
Goldie Fishman
Beth Rudowsky
Joseph Closner
8 Rita Lieber
Elaine Sachs
9 Samuel Zaritt
Geraldine Miele
10 Carol Ann Citrin
Hallie Carmen
12 Betty Eastburn
Joseph Weisman
13 Jacob Firestone
Louis Richelson
Irene Strauss
14 Harold Goldfine
15 Charles Glantz
Harry Reynolds
Joseph Pullman
Florence R. Levy
16 Max Temel
Sigmund Eichholz
Martha Feiner
Frances Rigberg
Martin Altshuler
Saly Wertheim
17 Dorothy Horowitz
18 Robert McCullough
George Gollins
Joseph Rosenblum
19 Pauline Chudnow
Jacob Garcy
Idel Fellheimer
21 Abraham Birnbaum
Judith Blitt
Pincus Halpern
Edith Solan
Irene Valins
January Birthdays
2 Gerald Leopold
4 Elijah Ochman
Richard Dembo
Sylvia Richman
5 Julia Ruby
Anita Waiberman
6 Sheri Peterson
7 Alan Nastir
Ellen Nastir
Tanya Rubin
8 Paul Wallach
9 Alan Hellman
10 Reeva Flaxman
Sheldon Goldberg
Jared Freedland
Laura Wise
Theodore Sheps
11 Ava Nissensohn
Sheryl Tindell
13 Eileen Kanter
14 Batia Friedman-Shaw
Emile Lewkowiez
Judith Ranells
15 Elanit Aarons
Lea Merrill Davidson-Bern
16 Joshua Halpern
Andrea Friedman
17 Jonathan Graff
Lisa Cohen
18 Lilly Kossoff
Stephanie Prostak
Aryeh Fishman
19 Boris Goldgof
Lauren Sinnreich
20 Terry Rosenwasser
Ronald Pross
Evan Pearlman
Samuel Weinstein
Stan Horowitz
21 Aaron Binder
22 Marilyn Daniels
Andrew Nissensohn
Jereld Packer
R. Lawrence Siegel
23 Scott Tolson
David Horwitz
Lloyd Firestone
25 Anthony Goldman
Rebecca Haber
Kathleen Wasserman
26 Paul Weinberger
Lydia Abrams
Noah Agliata
28 Donna Goldman
Terri Rosenblatt
29 Andrew Altman
30 Sheila Bush
Bram Goldstein
Adev Aarons
31 Terri Hinds
Robert Shapiro
William Fries
Marilyn Weisman
Haley Solomon
Ilona Friedman
Kol Ami’s KAMEL ProgramSponsored by Ma’asim Tovim (Good Deeds)
Committee, the Kol Ami Medical Equipment
Loan (KAMEL) Program pairs up congregants
who are willing to loan their currently unused
medical equipment to other congregants who
are in need of such equipment on either a short or long-term basis.
If you have extra equipment (e.g., canes, walkers, wheelchairs,
shower chairs, grab bars, etc.) you are willing to lend, or if you would
like to borrow equipment, please contact Ma’asim Tovim Co-Chairs
Barbara Freedland at [email protected] or Jennifer Zimmer
at [email protected] or contact the Kol Ami office at
(813) 962-6338. We will try to make the “shidduch” (match)!
Dear Friend, Esther Dorothy Spera
By Sheila & Brian Shaw Rena Waks
Father of Amanda Moonitz, Bernard “Bob” Spitz
By Cindy & Mike Korenvaes
Howard Kanter Kiddush Fund
IN HONOR OF
Engagement of Danielle Baker & Michael Minor, Daughter of Gail & Steven Baker
By Bonnie & Richard Hoffman
GET WELL WISHES TO
Lewis BergerBy Richard & Mary Kanter
Rich KanterBy Lewis & Ileana Berger
Cindy & Mike Korenvaes
IN MEMORY OF
Father, Howard KanterBy Richard & Mary Kanter
Jay Fink Library FundIN MEMORY OF
Mother-in-law, Gloria FinkBy Beverly Fink
Father-in-law, Martin FinkBy Beverly Fink
Joyce & Morris Schonwetter College Outreach Fund
IN HONOR OF
Bat Mitzvah of Sarah WeinerBy Jamie & Jeff Krischer
Rita & Ron Schonwetter
IN MEMORY OF
Stepmother, Marlene KaplanBy Sheri & Bill Peterson
Father of Amanda Moonitz, Bernard “Bob” Spitz
By Rita & Ron Schonwetter
Donations
Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund
IN HONOR OF
Sasha Meek being a Women of Distinction honoree
By Sheila & Stanley Bush
IN MEMORY OF
Father, Label AaronsBy Jerry & Isabel Aarons
Uncle, Joseph Alexander By Harvey Mackler
Husband, Samuel ArshawskyBy Isabel Aarons
Father, Isidore BlittBy Cindy & Mike Korenvaes
Father, Bob FlaxmanBy Tamara & Victor Bobo
Cantor’s Discretionary Fund
IN HONOR OF
Bat Mitzvah of Zoey FlansburgBy Sheri & Bill Peterson
GET WELL WISHES TO
Terry MillerBy Sheri & Bill Peterson
IN MEMORY OF
Uncle, Joseph AlexanderBy Harvey Mackler
Father, William HyattBy Henry Hyatt & Susan
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1 Keith & Karen Schilit
2 Brad & Eileen Kanter
3 Joshua & Leanne Fink
5 Marshall & Beth Arkin
Darryl Shaw & Suzy Friedman
8 David & Leslee Gollins
10 Glenn & Kim Koury
18 David & Sondra Sussman
21 Mel & Shirley Segel
22 Scott & Beth Gaffney
27 Kalman & Ethel Pila
Alan & Lisa Cohen
January Anniversaries
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Once a month, we cele-
brate all of our members’
birthdays and anniver-
saries for that month.
Your name(s) and birthday
or anniversary will be
included in the Shabbat
Shalom and you will be
invited up to the bima for
a special treat.
January Birthday Shabbat
will be celebrated at the
Friday, January 8th Shabbat
Service at 6:30 p.m. January
Anniversary Shabbat will
be celebrated at the Friday,
January 22nd Shabbat
service, also at 6:30 p.m.
Endowment Fund
IN MEMORY OF
Grandfather, Harris FrommBy Lisa & Gary Teblum
Sister-in-law, Judi GoldsmithBy Lisa & Gary Teblum
Grandfather, Joseph RosenbergBy Gary & Lisa Teblum
General Fund
IN HONOR OF:
Bar Mitzvah of Sydney GadBy Nancy & Ephraim Graff
Minyannaires who enabled us to say kaddish for my Father, Henry Graff
By Ephraim & Nancy Graff
Carol Lieber being a Women of Distinction honoree
By Carol & Mark JaffeCindy & Mike Korenvaes
Sasha Meek being a Women of Distinction honoree
By Carol & Mark JaffeCindy & Mike Korenvaes
Bonnie Miele being a Women of Distinction honoree
By Carol & Mark Jaffe
Lisa Teblum being a Women of Distinction honoree
By Carol & Mark JaffeCindy & Mike Korenvaes
GET WELL WISHES TO
Rich KanterBy Brian & Sheila Shaw
Carl RichmanBy Brian & Sheila Shaw
IN MEMORY OF
Uncle, Bennett BregerBy Marc & Terry Rosenwasser
Mother, Lillian DavisBy Mikki & Stan Glantz
Mother, Shirley GlantzBy Stan & Mikki Glantz
Mother of Al Lenok, Elaine LenokBy Cindy & Mike Korenvaes
Mother of Karen Sinnreich, A. Stella Ramer
By Cindy & Mike Korenvaes
Cell phones,
pagers,
cameras, and
other electronic devices
should not be used
anywhere in the building
or on the grounds on
Shabbat and holidays.
In addition, cell phones
should be turned off
during funerals, weddings,
baby naming ceremonies,
britot and during classes.
Congregation Kol Ami • January 2016 • Tevet / Shevat 577622
Donations (cont’d)
Prayer Book Fund
IN MEMORY OF
Stepfather, David DalkeBy Rita & Ron Schonwetter
Grandfather, Nathan PearlmanBy Nathan Pearlman & Wendy Polsky Pearlman
Father, Aaron SiegelBy R. Lawrence & Tracey Siegel
School Fund
IN HONOR OF
Bar Mitzvah of Devin CherninBy Cindy & Mike Korenvaes
IN MEMORY OF
Brother, Bernard ScheierBy Roslyn Lieberman
Father of Amanda Moonitz, Bernard “Bob” Spitz
By Susan & Ron Pross
Yahrzeit Memorial FundIN MEMORY OF
Mother, Rachel BulmashBy Samuel Bulmash
Husband, Bob FlaxmanBy Reeva Flaxman
Father, Murray “Danny” ShurBy Anita & Herman Greenberg
Brother, Hyman Paul SingerBy Marcia & Kenneth Hark
Mother, Bessie SusmanBy Reeva Flaxman
Youth FundIN HONOR OF
Bonnie Amsterdam-Miele being a Women of Distinction honoree
By Cindy & Mike Korenvaes
Bat Mitzvah of Sarah WeinerBy Cindy & Mike Korenvaes
IN MEMORY OF
Brother, Andrew BernsteinBy Eric & Bonnie Bernstein
Judith R. Sobel Adult Ed / Ritual Endowment Fund
IN MEMORY OF
Father, Moses EntisBy Frank & Shirley Entis
Father, Mark GleyzermanBy Alexander & Nelly Vinokurov
Dear Friend, Lawrence GoldbergBy Mervin & Ronna Hellman
Mother, Fay RimoinBy Shirley & Frank Entis
Ma’asim Tovim Fund
GET WELL WISHES TO
Terry MillerBy Cindy & Mike Korenvaes
IN MEMORY OF
Mother, Iran AghaiBy Cameron & Judith Tebbi
Mother of Al Lenok, Elaine LenokBy Sheila & Stanley Bush
Husband, Michael SeigelBy Sharon Dabrow
Grandfather, David SkoorkaBy Marilyn & Alan Daniels
Mike Eisenstadt Simcha Fund
IN MEMORY OF
Mother, Elaine OchmanBy Daniel Ochman
Nicole Kleban FundIN HONOR OF
Birth of Ivy Nicole Gurzyck, Granddaughter of Sharlena & Shlomo Korman
By Bonnie & Richard Hoffman
GET WELL WISHES TO
Lewis BergerBy Shlomo & Sharlena Korman
IN MEMORY OF
Father, Morris WalkBy Donna & William Wares
Mother, Elsie WaresBy William & Donna Wares
Donate! There are many ways to get involved in Congregation Kol Ami
and making a donation is always a great way to support our
Shul and the programs that we offer. You can now make your
donations on-line using your credit card. To do
so, go to: http://kolami.org/donate/
Chai-R-ing BabysittersMaura Astra .........................813-920-8076
Anna Binder .........................813-857-1141
Lilly Kossoff ..........................727-244-2053
Bree Levison .........................813-405-6052
Carly Rodriguez ....................813-892-6152
Ellie Rodriguez ......................813-373-0167
Babysitters: Send your name and telephone number to [email protected]. Please notify us if you are no longer available to babysit.
Parents: Please interview the sitters you hire. We do not provide references for babysitters.
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Congregation Kol Ami Rabbi Robert D. Judd • Cantor Beth Schlossberg • Mitchell Weiss, Executive DirectorKaren Kosowski, Education & Youth Director • Beverly Fink, President
Big Thanks to our Chai Guys! See page 8
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