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Temple Israel of Highlands County
1305 Temple Israel Drive
Sebring, Florida 33870
863-382-7744 AUGUST 2016/ 5776
Temple Israel is a Reform Temple that promotes the enduring and
fundamental principles of Judaism.
Through prayer, study and friendship we strive to enrich our lives
and insure Jewish continuity in Highlands County.
Temple Israel’s Web Page www.templeisraelofhcfl.org
Congregational Board
Officers:
President:
Julia Ruden
Vice President:
Howard Salles
Secretary:
Bernice Snoll
Treasurer:
Cathy Blumenthal
Past President
Herman Pintzow
Trustees:
Phyllis Behrens
Pamela Jay Paralikis
Narola Rosenberg
Sara Rosenbaum
Dora Tarabori
Alan Wildstein
Officiating Cantor
Cantor Riselle [email protected]
Newsletter Staff
Julia Ruden
Bulletin Board:
Howard Salles
AUGUST 2016/ 5776
Special Shabbatot are Jewish Shabbat days, on which special events are
commemorated. Variations in the liturgy and special customs differentiate them from
the regular Sabbaths and each one is referred to by a special name.
During the month of August, there are a few special Shabbatot that are connected to
Jewish history and which lead us up to Yamim Noraim – our High Holy Days. There
are three Shabbatot which precede the holiday of Tisha B’Av.
Tisha B'Av is an annual fast day in Judaism, named for the ninth day (Tisha) of the
month of Av in the Hebrew calendar. The fast commemorates the destruction of both
the First Temple and Second Temple in Jerusalem, which occurred about 655 years
apart, but on the same Hebrew calendar date. Tisha B'Av is never observed on
Shabbat. Tish'a B'Av begins at sundown on Saturday, August 13th.
The third Shabbat, right before Tisha B’Av, is called Shabbat Chazon after the
haftarah written by Isaiah. It warns the “sinful nation” that has “forsaken the Lord”
about the potentially disastrous consequences of its actions; yet it also reminds the
people: “be your sins like crimson, they can turn snow white, but if you refuse and
disobey, you will be devoured by the sword.” This haftarah prefigures the mood of the
subsequent Hebrew month of Elul, with its focus of repentance. Isaiah says, “Cease
to do evil; learn to do good. Devote yourselves to justice; aid the wronged,” implying
that mourning the loss of the Temple and Jerusalem is not sufficient without a
commitment to ethical action.
Not only is Tisha B’Av preceded by a Shabbat that sets its mood, but it is also
followed by a Shabbat of Comfort, Shabbat Nachamu. This haftarah by Isaiah 40:1-
26, begins: “Comfort, oh comfort My people, says your God.” The haftarah suggests
that Israel’s “term of service is over, that her iniquity is expiated, for she has received
at the hand of the Lord double for all her sins.” This is the first of seven haftarot from
Isaiah, called “the seven consolations,” which are read on the Shabbatot after Tisha
B’Av. Offering hope of ultimate redemption, these consolatory readings bridge the
period from Tisha B’Av to Rosh Hashanah, as Jews are beginning their own move
towards self-judgment, self-renewal, and personal redemption. Shabbat Nachamu
begins at sundown Saturday, August 20th.
AUGUST 2016/ 5776
תודה רבה - Thank You Alan Wildstein for your continued
and generous support And for our transportation to
Services!
Please Contact Cantor Bain 813-600-8013 for the
Shabbat you need transportation to get to services
Cantor Riselle Bain
Since the schedule of our services at Temple Israel is limited to once
or twice a month, we sometimes stretch a special Shabbat to a date
when we have a service or sometimes commemorate it a little early to
fit our temple calendar!
Our next Shabbat is on August 26th. We will celebrate Shabbat
Nachamu together. An extra special Shabbat treat will be our gathering
on Saturday, August 27th at noon for pizza, salad, popcorn, drinks, and
a special movie about Jewish history in America – “They Came For
Good” “Taking Root” and “Present at the Creation.” Thanks to Bernice
Snoll for sharing this special movie with our congregation. I hope to
see ALL of you to hear the chant of Shabbat Nachamu on Friday and
to enjoy Pizza and a Movie together on Saturday!
AUGUST2016/5776 Julia Ruden
Dear Friends and Family;
On August 26th before services at 6:00 PM we will be burying old prayer books
and artifacts outside. If you have any old books that you need to get rid of or
old tallit please bring them Friday at 6PM, Cantor Riselle will be doing the
blessings at 6:15PM.
We will be showing the Movies “They Came For Good Taking Root and
Present At The Creation” 2 part series (50ish minutes each) , pizza and
popcorn on Saturday, August 27tth at Noon, Please contact Pamela Paralikis
[email protected] to let her know you will be attending the cost is $10.00.
Please keep supporting Temple Israel with your hard work, donations and
ideas as we continue to move ahead into the future. Everyone is welcome and
encouraged to attend all Board Meetings. Our next Board Meeting is
September 29th at 7:00 P.M. we are skipping August. If you have any temple
business that can not wait, please contact me and we will address it via email.
It’s almost time to say Shana Tova again. Once again we are looking forward to
the High Holidays and of course to seeing all of our family and friends together
again.
Our Yiskor Book deadline for any changes or additions is September 15th .
Please contact Cathy Blumenthal 863-699-6539, after 2:00 PM with that
information.
I think this year’s High Holiday Services will the best ever. Cantor Riselle’s
services are truly special.
Time seems to go so fast and planning ahead is a never ending job. If you
have not made your dues payment, please talk to Cathy or Julie to make
arrangements before September 15th
Rosh Hashanah starts October 2nd 2016.
Working together we will continue to go from strength to strength!
Be thankful for everything, everyone, everyday – I am!
Thankxoxox you ALL for ALL you Dooooooo!!
Love Julie
AnnouncementsAUGUST 2016/5776
PLEASE JOIN USAugust 26th 7:30 p.m.
Erev Shabbat service
August Oneg Sponsor:Pamela Jay & Stanley Paralikis
(If you’d like to sponsor an Oneg,
contact Elsa Kahn 385-7322.)
NEXT BOARD MEETING
Thursday, September 29th 7:00p.m.
LUNCH BUNCH
The next Ladies Lunch
Bunch Group is 12:30 PM
Monday, August 22nd
Red
Lakeshore Mall Sebring.
Contact Renee Tepper
863-414-8811 or
And let her know you’ll
be there .
Narola & Rolph Rosenberg planted a tree
to honor the birthday of Marc E. Rosenberg
To plant a tree, email your information of who you’re
honoring/remembering to [email protected] .
Mail check ($18.00/tree) to the temple. Write “Tree” in the memo line on
check.
August 2016 DONATION CARDS
(All donations go to our temple.)
To send a birthday, anniversary, get well, sympathy or Mazel Tov card
contact Dora Tarabori [email protected] or Julie Ruden
[email protected] over the Summer while Mary Ann is away
Write “Temple card” in the email subject box. Send your minimum $5.00
donation to temple.
Howard Salles’ Classes
will resume October 2016
Birthday donations for August:
By: Congregation, Maurice & Cathy Blumenthal, Herman & Becky Pintzow
and Julie Ruden
To: Narola Rosenberg, Becky Pintzow, Denise Weisberger, Jeff Donde,
Rachel Spero
By: Congregation
To: Dawn Shechtman
Anniversary donations for August:
By: Congregation, Maurice & Cathy Blumenthal, Herman & Becky Pintzow,
and Julie Ruden
To: Phyllis & Bruce Behrens, Dr. Robert & Elizabeth Goldstein,
Elsa & Marvin Kahn, Pamela Jay & Stanley Paralikis,
Kathy & Ben Kaleky, Bruce & Rabbi Lorraine Rudenberg
By: Congregation
To: Barbara & Richard Sherman
Get Well Wishes sent to Bonnie Salles from our Congregation
August Yahrzeits
** Memorial Plaque in our Shul
Jennie Elias Diana Frank** Arya Mayer Frankel**
Ira Meyer Franbkel** Nathan Garshick Maud Harriet**
Hattie Jankower** Murray Jay Annette Kahn**
Jacob Kaminer Ruth Siloinsky Kirshner** Gustav Levy**
Selma Levy** Neil T. Lewis** William Mazen
Frances Liebeck Joseph Lippman Harry Pearlman
Sally Rotman Joseph Schwartz Annie Sherman**
Jane Sherwood Esther Sibulkin** Abraham Silverman
YAHRZEIT DONATIONS
Given by In Memory OfMary Ann Romer Joseph LippmanLois Lewis Neil T. LewisBruce Kirshner Ruth Silinsky Kirshner
In Loving Memory
Cantor Bain’s Schedule:
Future Erev Shabbat Services: (subject to change) 7:30 P.M.
August 26 – Torah portion Eikev/Shabbat Nachamu
September 9 – Torah portion Shoftim
September 23 – Torah portion Ki Tavo/Selichot
October 2-3 – Rosh Hashanah
October 11-12 – Kol Nidre/Yom Kippur
October 21 – Sukkot, Sh’mini Atzeret/Simchat Torah
November 4 – Torah portion Noach/Kristallnacht
November 18 – Torah portion Vayera
December 9 – Torah portion Vayetzei
December 23 – Torah portion Vayeshev/Chanukah