Newsletter TEMPLE B’NAI DAROM Volume #13Volume #13Volume #13Volume #13 Issue #5Issue #5Issue #5Issue #5 February 2013 February 2013 February 2013 February 2013 ---- Shevat/Adar 5773 Shevat/Adar 5773 Shevat/Adar 5773 Shevat/Adar 5773

CELEBRATING 50 YEARS IN OCALA, FLORIDACELEBRATING 50 YEARS IN OCALA, FLORIDACELEBRATING 50 YEARS IN OCALA, FLORIDACELEBRATING 50 YEARS IN OCALA, FLORIDA

RabbiRabbiRabbiRabbi Sherman SteinSherman SteinSherman SteinSherman Stein

PresidentPresidentPresidentPresident

Dr. Jeffrey HelicherDr. Jeffrey HelicherDr. Jeffrey HelicherDr. Jeffrey Helicher

49 Banyan Course - Ocala, FL 34472 - (352) 624-0380 WEB SITE - www.templebnaidarom.com

FEBRUARY WORSHIP SERVICESFEBRUARY WORSHIP SERVICESFEBRUARY WORSHIP SERVICESFEBRUARY WORSHIP SERVICES

SATURDAY MORNING FEB. 2ND, 2013 10:00AM - SHABBAT YITRO Torah Study - Torah Service - Kiddush with Rabbi Stein

FRIDAY EVENING FEB. 8TH, 2013 7:30 PM - SHABBAT MISHPATIM

Sabbath Service - Oneg Shabbat Celebration for Rabbi Max Selinger’s 91st Birthday

SATURDAY MORNING FEB. 16TH, 2013 10:00 AM - SHABBAT TERUMAH

Torah Service with Monthly Birthday Blessing Kiddush with Rabbi Stein

FRIDAY EVENING FEB. 22ND, 2013 7:30 PM - SHABBAT TETZAVEH

Sabbath Service - Kiddush to follow

SUNDAY MORNING FEB. 24TH, 2013 10:00 AM - PURIM CELEBRATION Reading of the Megilah with Rabbi Stein- Luncheon to follow

Installation of 2013 Board of Directors

REFLECTIONS and OBSERVATIONS From Rabbi Sherman SteinFrom Rabbi Sherman SteinFrom Rabbi Sherman SteinFrom Rabbi Sherman Stein

The drama of Purim, the Feast of Lots, was enacted in

ancient Persia where our ancestors lived as a minority. King Ahasuerus, who may have been Xerxes (486-465 B.C.E.) vested control of his empire’s 127 provinces in the hands of a power-seeking politician named Haman. This

heavy-handed despot developed a consuming hatred of Mordecai, leader of the Jewish community. Why? Because Mordecai refused to bow down to him whenever they were in a face

to-face encounter. In this refusal, Haman perceived a threat to his rising power. As is often common in situations of this nature, Haman’s hostility extended beyond Mordecai to the leader’s entire people, for “it seemed contemptible to lay hands on Mordecai alone … Wherefore Haman

sought to destroy all the Jews.” Haman began to carry out his evil designs with a sly campaign of slander. He branded the Jews of the empire as a people “whose laws are different from any other people, neither keep they the king’s laws.” He also took pains to bolster his plea for permission to exterminate them with an offer “to pay ten thousand talents of silver into the hands of those who have charge of the King’s treasury.” To a dictatorial tyrant, normal r eligious or group differences are dangerous and must be suppressed. And, quite often, their totalitarian states regard cultural distinctions among peoples as disloyalty. Yes, even in democratic countries, there still persists, in some individuals, a primitive and barbaric dislike of the unlike. The Festival of Purim, celebrated this year of February 24th, bears not only a message of triumph but, also, one of challenge. The Jews of ancient Persia were delivered from the evil machinations of Haman. But, in truth, the underlying tensions, the conditions in which inter-group hostility is born and nurtured, have not, as yet, been significantly corrected. That remains the task of every generation-to replace ignorance with knowledge, fear with understanding, and unreasoning with sympathy, friendship, and love. L’shalom, Rabbi Sherman SteinRabbi Sherman SteinRabbi Sherman SteinRabbi Sherman Stein P.S. Please join me when our congregation plays host to the general community on Sunday, February 10th, between Noon and 4:30 PM. That’s the occasion when the acclaimed traveling exhibit, “The Nazi Scourge: Postal and Monetary evidence of the Holocaust” will be located in our social hall. Many sources have, already, predicted a large turnout because of the fast-growing interest in the unique contents of the presentation.

TORAH STUDYTORAH STUDYTORAH STUDYTORAH STUDY Our Torah Portion for “First Shabbat Morning” activ ities on February 2nd is Yitro. Exodus

18:1-20:23. In brief, we find, portrayed within it, two main th emes: 1. Sharing leadership of the community; and 2. Appreciating what happened at Mount Sinai. The Haftarah is from Isaiah 6:1-7:6; 9:5-6. The connection between the Sidra and the Haftarah is that the former contains the revelation of the Ten Commandments at Mount Sinai, an event that was witnessed by the entire people of Israel. On the other hand, the latter brings us the personal revelation of God to Isaiah and the beginning of his prophetic career.

PRESIDENTS MESSAGEPRESIDENTS MESSAGEPRESIDENTS MESSAGEPRESIDENTS MESSAGE

“VARIETY - THE SPICE OF LIFE” At a recent Board Meeting a most complementary discussion ensued concerning our Layleaders. Joel Rosenblum, Gerald Golub, Rabbi Selinger, Dr. Fred & Nellie Schweiger, Shelly Lebowitz, and Ilene Basan have conducted Friday Night Services in their own distinct styles and manner. Their gracious participation has reminded us that worship is not to be considered a constant and repetitious recital, as our traditional Prayers and Hymns have always been modified and stylized by our own humanly diverse personalities and preferences. We like to encourage more congregational participation as Layleaders. It is easy and familiar. It will add perspective and insight to your level of Friday Service enjoyment and give you a sense of accomplishment. Contact Joel Rosenblum for more information. In addition the Board has encouraged an ongoing change in variety and quality of our Oneg Shabbats by requesting a variety of sponsors (members) to provide a better variety of cakes, cookies, cheese, fruits etc. We are fortunate to have a number of members that frequently bake or provided items for our Oneg Table which is really enjoyed. Remember if you have a special occasion or event to celebrate, please volunteer as an Oneg Sponsor by signing up on the bulletin board calendar or by contacting a Board Member. Jeffrey HelicherJeffrey HelicherJeffrey HelicherJeffrey Helicher

“WORDS ----------------FROM THE BOOK OF JOEL” That God created mankind, male and female, in His own image is a matter of faith. That our fore-bearers strove for centuries to perfect themselves in the image of Almighty is a matter of historical fact. During the long centuries when the God of the Jews and of the historians was the unchallenged ultimate Being of the West. Europeans, and later, the Americans who were moved to imitate God; this is a central category in Jewish piety. The imitation of Christ, God-made-into-man, was equally central for Christians. But, can an unbeliever enter the presence of God? Not possible to believe even if just to examine? But how about knowledge of God as simply a literary character . . . This then neither precludes not requires a faith. After all, Religion may be seen as literature that has succeeded beyond any writer’s wildest dreams. No character on stage, page or screen has ever had the reception that God has had. Parents who would be done with Him cannot keep their children from Him, for not only has everyone heard of God, everyone, even now, can tell you something about Him! Joel RosenblumJoel RosenblumJoel RosenblumJoel Rosenblum

THIS IS AN IMPORTANT EVENT. HELP MAKE IT A SUCCESS BY TELLING ALL YOUR FRIENDS ABOUT THIS DISPLAY AT OUR TEMPLE ON SU NDAY FEBRUARY 10TH FROM NOON TO 4:30 PM.

FUND RAISING FUND RAISING FUND RAISING FUND RAISING Submitted by Shelly Lebowitz Submitted by Shelly Lebowitz Submitted by Shelly Lebowitz Submitted by Shelly Lebowitz

Our annual yard sale is scheduled for Friday, February 8th at 8:00 AM. If you are available to help with the sale please call Shelly @ 694-3655. If you are still cleaning out your closets, we are still accepting donations.

*************************** The sale of pavers on the donor walk in our garden (GAN DAROM) is ongoing. Cost is $75 per paver. The paver can commemorate a special occasion, honor someone special or be a memorial to a deceased loved one. Please contact Shelly @ 694-3655 or by e-mail @ rareone@embarqmail.com for more information or to order pavers.

*************************** Our first bowling party was such a great success that we will be holding another one in the spring. We hope more of you will join us. Watch this column for the date. It was lots of fun and raised some money for the Temple besides. Special thanks go to Dot and Jeff Howard for arranging the party with AMF West and to Elaine Rajswasser for a super job in coordinating the event.

*************************** By the time you read this, our Temple Cruise will be just a happy memory and also a successful fund raiser for Temple B’nai Darom.

PASSOVER SEDER PASSOVER SEDER PASSOVER SEDER PASSOVER SEDER Submitted by Micki HirschSubmitted by Micki HirschSubmitted by Micki HirschSubmitted by Micki Hirsch

Here we go again doing all the details regarding our Annual Passover Seder. This year it is being held at SILVER SPRINGS RESTAURANT, 5300 Silver Springs Blvd. (Rt. 40), Ocala, Fl. It will be on Monday March 25th, 2013 at 6 PM. Price is $28.50 Per Person for members and guests. Entree choices are Salmon or Beef Brisket. Reservations and checks made out to Temple B’nai Darom must be given to me (Micki) by March 15th. Sign up sheet is on the Bulletin Board. Start Signing up now as we don’t have to much time. Micki Hirsch, 6001 Oakmont Ave., Ocala, Fl 34472. Phone 624-9563

LOOK FOR MAP TO RESTAURANT ON LAST PAGE

TEMPLE DONATIONSTEMPLE DONATIONSTEMPLE DONATIONSTEMPLE DONATIONS Submitted by Elaine RajswasserSubmitted by Elaine RajswasserSubmitted by Elaine RajswasserSubmitted by Elaine Rajswasser

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POT LUCK SUPPERS We will have pot luck suppers every Friday night that we have services. This will begin with our February 22nd Service. Supper will be at 6:30 (Reservations not required.) We ask that you bring a dish to share (enough for 6 people) or if you are on a special diet or don’t want pot luck, just bring your own supper or sandwich. Temple will provide bread and beverages. There will be no charge for the suppers, but if you wish you can make a small donation to defray the cost. This is an opportunity for those of us that don’t have family nearby to enjoy the fellowship of our Temple family. If you wish to participate but do not want to cook contact me at 789-5617 and for a donation of $5 I will prepare a dish for you. Elaine RajswasserElaine RajswasserElaine RajswasserElaine Rajswasser

TEMPLE YARD SALE FEBRUARY 8 TH - 8:00 AM TO NOON HOLOCAUST EXHIBIT FEBRUARY 10 TH - NOON TO 4 PM

IF YOU CAN HELP AT THE HOLOCAUST EXIBIT PLEASE CALL SANDY LICHTERMAN @ 352-350-1622 OR CELL @ 352-603-3332. WE NEED ADDITIONAL VOLUNTEERS.

Kaddish Recited SATURDAY MORNING February 2nd, 2013 10 AM

FEBRUARY 02.VIOLA GREENBLATT, *MARVIN B. SACKS, JOS EPH ROSEN 03. *LOUIS JEFFREY GOLD 06. BERTHA KIRSCHNER, *JESSE JAMES SCHWARTZ 07. ESTELLE ORESKY, *ANNE WOLLNER, *TRUDY LEVENSON, RUTH SHAYEVITZ

Kaddish Recited Friday Evening February 8th, 2013 7:30 PM

FEBRUARY 09. *BERNARD COHEN, *MORITZ ENGEL 10. *MAURICE C. BRONFMAN, *RUTH FIRESTONE, *EDITH FELDSTEIN, *MOSHE NOTES 12. ISADORE DENGFELDER, *LOUIS DIAMONDSTEIN 13. MILTON REICHEL, *ELSIE MAE STEINBERG, ESTELLE ORESKY

Kaddish Recited SATURDAY MORNING February 16th, 2013 10 AM

FEBRUARY 16. *FRANCES BRODES, *LESTER KRAMER, SIDNEY HANDLER 17. *JACK SILVERMAN, *LEON BERNARD STEINBERG 18. *BETTY TARTOF, HARRY KLEIN, LILLIAN WALDMAN 19. BELLA GERIN, MILTON REICHEL 20. EDYTHE ADAMS 21. *NATHAN GOLDMAN, *TESSIE BERNSTEIN, *TIBOR AARON FIRESTONE

Kaddish Recited Friday Evening February 22nd, 2013 7:30 PM

FEBRUARY 22. *MILDRED KAY SCHERER 24. *RUTH E. WIENER, RUTH LEFKOWITZ 25. *REVA G. ROTT, NANCY V. LANGE 26. *MAX J. SCHWARTZ, *LEON H. GOLDMAN, SAM LEFKOWITZ, *HELEN TARTER 28. *SAMUEL ADELMAN, SARAH WEINER

* INDICATES ILLUMINATION OF PERPENTUAL LIGHTS YAHRZEIT PLAQUES - If you are contemplating the purchase of this Memorial Tribute for

a loved one, please contact Dr. Jeff Helicher at Temple or 629-9000 for information.

FEBRUARY YAHRZEITSFEBRUARY YAHRZEITSFEBRUARY YAHRZEITSFEBRUARY YAHRZEITS

PRESIDENT Dr. Jeffrey Helicher (629-9000) 1ST VICE PRESIDENT Natalie Raw (753-8551) 2nd VICE PRESIDENT Rabbi Max Selinger (237-4933) TREASURER Elaine Rajswasser ( 789-5617) RECORDING SECRETARY Micki Hirsch (624-9563) CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Shelly Lebowitz (694-3655) TRUSTEES Ruth Barnash, Bernard Dole, Penny Homer, Bob Levenson, Donna Young, Dot Howard

REPRESENTATIVES/COMMITREPRESENTATIVES/COMMITREPRESENTATIVES/COMMITREPRESENTATIVES/COMMITTEE CHAIRSTEE CHAIRSTEE CHAIRSTEE CHAIRS

HOUSE/SCRIPT/PLAQUE CHAIRMAN/ BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE/WEBMASTER Dr. Jeffrey Helicher (629-9000) TEMPLE DIRECTORY CHAIRMAN Richard Cooperman TELEPHONE COMMITTEE Penny Homer (680-1626) NEWSLETTER PUBLISHER Richard Cooperman (291-0807) coop8556f@aol.com

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FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS

RABBI MAX SELINGER - DONNA YOUNG - SHEILA COHEN - MERVYN FIDLER BEA SACKS - ROSILYN BRADNER - BARBARA VASVARI - GERALD GOLUB

FEBRUARY ANNIVERSARIES

CAROLYN & JEROME LEWIS

To honor a Birthday or Anniversary, please send your own personal congratulatory donation at the beginning of the month, by contacting Bayle Brad at 687-3067.

ALL MESSAGES, DONATIONS, GREETINGS, AND PERSONALS FOR THE MARCH 2013 ISSUE ARE DUE BY FEBRUARY 20TH, 2013. PLEASE NOTE THIS DATE ON YOUR CALENDAR NOW.

DIRECTIONS TO SILVER SPRINGS RESTAURANT

MEMBERS - Our Board of Directors have come up with an idea to improve our Onegs. Elaine Rajswasser has posted a sign up sheet on the bulletin board with the weekly dates for Onegs. Any member can sign up and let us know what you would like to bring for everyone to enjoy at the Oneg. You can do it to celebrate a special occasion such as Birthday, Anniversary, Winning the Lottery or just to help the Temple have a delicious Oneg. You can bake or cook something or you can purchase something at the grocery. Just sign up and let us know what you would like to bring to make our oneg more enjoyable. Submitted by Micki HirschSubmitted by Micki HirschSubmitted by Micki HirschSubmitted by Micki Hirsch