Temple Beth Israel. Summer Hours for Friday Night Services MAY Our best wishes for a happy & healthy summer! In This Issue

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1 VOL XXVI No.14 MAY 2017 The Center of Jewish Living on Longboat Key. In This Issue President s Message P2 Rabbi s Message P3 Exec. Director Message P4 In Memory - Kathy Brooks P5 BIW/B&BB P 6-7 Mens Club P8 SAC/ Beth Israel Bio/Passover P 9-11 Shabbat Dinners P 12 Birthdays/Anniversaries P Yahrzeit/Donations P Library News P 19 Leadership Circle P 21 Beyond The Bimah P Advertisements P TBI Events/Editor s Notes p Temple Beth Israel Our best wishes for a happy & healthy summer! We welcome our Officers: Robert Vigder, President Marion Levine, Vice President Alan Siegel, Vice President Murray Blueglass, Vice President Robert Israeloff, Treasurer Gloria Sabin, Financial Secretary Ruth Engman, Recording Secretary Judith Nelson Feldman, Corresponding Secretary Barbara Siegel, BIW President Lewis Moyer & Roger Goldstein, Mens Club Co-Presidents Ben Krause, Endowment Chairperson Maye Lavinson, WOOO President Kathy Brooks (z l), Immediate Past-President Summer Hours for Friday Night Services Beginning May 26, 2017 through September 8, 2017, Friday Shabbat Services will begin at 5:30 p.m. On September 15, 2017 to May 2018, Friday Shabbat Services will return to the 8 p.m. start time, with the last Friday of the month at 5:30 p.m. Saturday services will continue to start at 10:00 a.m. LONGBOAT,KEY, KEYFL FL BAY ISLES ROAD LONGBOAT (941) WWW.TBI-LBK.ORG info@tbi-lbk.org

2 TEMPLE BETH ISRAEL BULLETIN PRESIDENT S MESSAGE Among the major highlights were: the installation of our new Rabbi, Stephen Sniderman; the addition of Isaac Azerad as our Executive Director; the series of Shabbat Dinners, which provided opportunities for fellowship, in addition to delicious food; our Scholar in Residence and Kallah Scholar weekends; the celebration of Rabbi Michael Eisenstat s fiftieth year in the Rabbinate; our 92Y series; our annual Gala dinner; our annual Passover Seder; and the many programs and events sponsored by the BIW and the Men s Club. I think that many of you would agree that a major highlight of the season was the recent Florence Katz Memorial Choir Concert. Led by our outstanding and very talented choir director, Ann Stephenson-Moe, the concert attracted over 240 attendees who were treated to an outstanding evening of Jewish, popular and operatic music. Presented in tandem with a fund raising campaign, a total of over $18,000 was raised to help support the TBI Choir in the coming year. As we look forward to the new fiscal year, which begins on June 1, I want to express my thanks and appreciation to all those who helped make the current year a success. This, of course, includes my fellow officers, the members of the Board of Trustees, the leaders of our auxiliary organizations, the Rabbi and staff, and all of the volunteers who contributed their time and efforts. I look forward to working with our new slate of officers and board members in the coming year. We will be dedicated to taking steps to ensure a stable financial condition for the congregation s future, expanding the size of our membership roll and to providing a full agenda of interesting and enjoyable programs. My best wishes to all for a happy & healthy summer. As we approach the end of the 2016/2017 season, it is a good time to reflect on some of the highlights and some of our accomplishments over the past ten months. Bob Vigder, President PAGE 2 I

3 MAY 2017 FROM THE RABBI S STUDY I hope you are reading the weekly E-blasts that the Temple office sends out with news about services and other activities. I am tossing around the idea of sending out an additional communication: a weekly letter with educational or editorial comments about relevant topics. This is one way I can keep in touch with those of you who go away for the summer. In my previous congregation, I sent out a weekly Shabbat Update that was essentially a review and analysis of the Torah portion. I don t exclude the possibility of an occasional Torah commentary, but I want to go beyond that. For Rabbis the summer can be a time for a little rest and a lot of reflection. It is a time when we organize those thoughts that end up in High Holiday sermons. Perhaps I could share some of that process with you as it develops. The Tuesday afternoon Hebrew class took on a life and identity of its own. Enthusiastic students asked good questions and got us off topic too often. We will pick up with the Hebrew language part of the Hebrew class in the fall. Over the summer I would enjoy continuing our conversation group. In the fall, I hope to do both: strictly Hebrew language and then open discussion. We will coordinate time for these two sessions. It is almost a year since I first came to Longboat Key exploring the possibility of serving your congregation. I remember phoning Corinne and Spencer reporting to them that Longboat Key is very warm with lots of water. The warmth doesn t just refer to the temperature. Let me thank you again for letting us make your spiritual home our spiritual home. For those of you who are going up north, let us stay in touch over the summer. May it be a happy and healthy summer! Rabbi Stephen L. Sniderman The season is ending and many of you are heading up north for the summer. Let me share with you some summer plans and ideas. PAGE 3 I

4 TEMPLE BETH ISRAEL BULLETIN FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR S DESK As our busy season draws to an end, Sandy Packard, our able editor and her team, are wrapping up this year s final issue of the Temple Bulletin. You are now holding in your hands the culmination of that collective effort. I can almost hear a sigh of relief from all who are involved. After the many efforts it takes to produce month after month this elaborate publication, our team can now look forward to this hiatus. Many have contributed to its success by writing the articles and soliciting the ads necessary to keep the Bulletin solvent. Two individuals have secured the financial support by selling advertising to our vendors; we salute Barbara Pressman and Allan Goldfarb who have agreed to continue in that capacity next year. The Bulletin and the Directory carry a potential for growth and enlisting additional advertisers which can increase revenue significantly. If you d like to be part of this success story call Allan Goldfarb or Isaac Azerad and volunteer to join the team. We have enjoyed rich and rewarding programs and events in the last few months. In addition to our Miniversity and 92Y programs, our delicious dinners and our concerts, we partnered with the Jazz Club of Sarasota and the Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee to bring you a Jazz Concert, Violins of Hope and a Jewish Film Festival movie. We are now starting to fill our calendar with next year s programs and events. Following the recent success of our Florence Katz Memorial Choir Concert, we plan on repeating this enjoyable evening next year. We are looking to partner with the Jazz Club to bring you a Klezmer Concert. We are exploring additional programs in conjunction with other organizations. We will keep you informed as soon as plans materialize. Another milestone this season was to establish a Life and Legacy program under the auspices of the Grinspoon Foundation and managed by our Jewish Federation. We have already registered substantial legacies and we are off to a good start. This program is necessary to ensure that our work continues well into the future. We have started to formulate a security plan to ensure that our congregation is free from harm. We live in a relatively safe environment and although there is no known danger at this moment, it is important to have a plan in place in case of weather related or other emergencies. Summer time is a time to think, plan and improve. I urge all who want to get involved to call me or write me. Or better yet, stop by my office and we can chat. Isaac Azerad Executive Director PAGE 4 I

5 MAY 2017 IN MEMORY & HONOR OF KATHY BROOKS How difficult it is to speak about a person you have spent many hours with as a Temple Board Member and close friend having similar thoughts and passions for the good of a project that is deep in our hearts and thoughts for the future of the Temple. This Temple gave her a house of worship to actively practice her faith and provided her an opportunity to make a difference. Not only did Kathy Brooks and I share our work for this, our spiritual home, for me, she was also a good friend. Kathy was dedicated to our Temple and its needs, its welfare, and her devotion to Judaism and this congregation was an inspiration for all of us. As a Vice President and then a President of our congregation, Kathy was tireless in helping any congregant who had a problem or a complaint by using her poise, patience and gentle manner to smooth over any ruffled feathers and attempt to resolve the issue at hand. She took it upon herself to accomplish each feat with steadfast determination and a lovely smile. Kathy Brooks (z l) & Rabbi Michael Eisenstat From Kathy attending regularly Saturday Shabbat services, to becoming an integral part of our Temple - no position was too small and she gave of herself wholeheartedly. It was not unusual for her to host dinners at her home for twelve or more because an invited dignitary or guest scholar was the prominent speaker at the Temple that evening. I will fondly remember Kathy giving the State of the Temple address on Yom Kippur morning and reporting to the congregation at the Annual Meeting or standing for twenty minutes in high heels holding a Torah on Kol Nidre. What a trooper! She gave her all and she will be sorely missed. Elise Galinsky PAGE 5 I

6 TEMPLE BETH ISRAEL BULLETIN BETH ISRAEL WOMEN PRESIDENT S LETTER The Florence Katz Memorial Concert: March 29, 2017 was a magical night at Temple Beth Israel. On that evening the Beth Israel Women and the Men s Club co-sponsored the Florence Katz Memorial Concert. The Concert was an unusual one in many ways. It was a tribute to Florence Katz and also to the Temple Beth Israel Choir. It was the first time the Beth Israel Women and the Men s Club collaboratively worked together. A committee of Isaac Azerad, Ann Stephenson-Moe, Lewis Moyer, Stuart Sinai, Irv Parmet, and Barbara Siegel was formed and met multiple times to carefully arrange the details of the event. Sylvia Pastor was an ancillary member who provided her usual brilliant creativity and catering ideas. As the weeks went on, and the many ideas began to come together, we all became more excited. Ann Stephenson-Moe s creativity, generosity and musical contacts combined with the Temple s own wonderful choir to present a group of very talented musicians. As we heard them rehearse, we all knew the concert would be a success. By March 29, over 200 tickets and many sponsorships had been purchased. The subtitle of the concert was L Dor Va Dor, Generation to Generation. It was a perfect sub-theme for a concert remembering the bright, tiny woman who started the music program at Temple Beth Israel so many years ago. The program for the concert arranged and accompanied by Ann could not have been better. She is truly the next generation of another bright, tiny woman who now continues the music program at Beth Israel. The soloists, the choir and the instrumentalists all made for an evening which had the audience standing, clapping and shouting, Bravos. Judy & Bob Vigder, Florence Katz daughter and son-in-law could not have been more thrilled! Surely we will all await The Second Annual Florence Katz Concert next year. Game Day: BIW ended March with our first Game Day in many years! Despite the busy schedule at the end of the season, 46 women and 1 man attended to play Bridge, Mah-Jong and Canasta. A lovely lunch of egg salad and tuna sandwiches on sliders accompanied by a beautiful salad, three different noodle kugels and lots of delicious cookies and brownies was provided. The Gift Shop was visited by many for purchases of Passover candy and other miscellaneous items. Sheila Zinder proficiently held a Mah-Jong lesson for new players and she and Sylvia prepared most of the lunch. Many of our members prepared cookies for the concert and the luncheon and helped in too many ways to mention. Thank you to Lynn Burton, Roz Fleischer, Bonney Libman, Ruth Engman, Shelley Goldberg, and Amy Roth. All of the players loved the afternoon and said they would like us to repeat it next year. So we will. We will try a winter Game Day and if possible repeat it in the spring. The Farewell Luncheon: Our season officially ended with the April 17 Luncheon at Café L Europa arranged by Roz Fleischer. Continued on page 7 PAGE 6 I

7 MAY 2017 As always, call me or if you have any questions. It was a wonderful BIW Season! See you in October! Barbara Siegel President BIW P.S. For those of you who are in LBK or Sarasota all summer, call the Temple to see if special programs or dinners are being arranged. WANTED! BIW TREASURER FOR THE YEAR Please call Barbara Siegel, President at (201) or to: edubarb@comcast.net BOOKS & BROWN BAGS A SUMMER RESPITE - READING WITHOUT DEADLINES Aside from the obvious benefits of the coming season, one remark heard often is I can t wait for Summer: that s when I have time to read. A preview of the listings will give participants time to read in a leisurely fashion. The book of the month will be announced well in advance. Books & Brown Bags, sponsored by Beth Israel Women, runs from November to April, with one selection designated per month. The following list consists of varying subjects ranging in matter from the abuses at a Hebrew orphanage home to a detective story featuring a Rabbi in Israel. Strength to Strength by Sheyna Galyan All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr Orphan #8 by Kim Van Alkermade The Muralist by B.S. Shapiro The Innocents by Francesca Segal Terrible Virtue by Ellen Feldman Read for pleasure or read for homework. Enjoy whatever you read and have a healthy, happy summer. Gloria Sabin Chair, Books & Brown Bags PAGE 7 I

8 TEMPLE BETH ISRAEL BULLETIN MEN S CLUB I want to express our thanks once again to the BIW Women for their great partnership in co-sponsoring the Florence Katz Memorial Concert with the Men s Club. A special thanks to BIW President Barbara Siegel for her leadership and collaboration. We look forward to working with Barbara and the members of BIW next year. In addition, many thanks to Ann Stephenson-Moe and her choir group for a magnificent performance that was greatly appreciated by all in attendance. The last event of the current season was the Men s Club Barbeque. Some 40 plus people attended and enjoyed the fine cooking of Temple members. They also enjoyed the fine music of our guitar player. We are hard at work planning next year s functions which will include the West Coast Black Theater Group and our own choir, as well as many guest speakers at our breakfast meetings. All in all we have had a very good year and are now looking forward to next year. Lewis Moyer Co-President Men s Club Stuart Sinai, Lewis Moyer & Roger Goldstein Men s Club Barbeque chief s and bottle washers! Dr. Ann Stephenson-Moe directing the choir for the Florence Katz Memorial Concert PAGE 8 I

9 MAY 2017 SOCIAL ACTION COMMITTEE The Turning Points facility in Bradenton, which we are supporting with varied contributions of clothes and toiletries, was very thankful for our donations. A few weeks ago Pat Kaplan and I delivered 15 large bags of items, and many smaller bags, which our congregation has so generously supplied. The gentleman who helped us offload the bags said Shalom and gave us a huge Thank You. It s wonderful to see that the boxes are filling up again. We will continue to deliver during the summer months. A retired physician, who is a new member in our Temple, suggested that we organize a cadre of TBI doctors who might offer their medical services to Turning Points on a rotating basis. As of now they have a PA and sometimes a doctor who will provide health care to the Turning Points registrants on occasional days. If you are interested in this most worthy idea, please call or contact me ( ) or (namablue@comcast.net). This would be a wonderful contribution to the needy among us. JoAnn Goldwater, Pat Kaplan and I met with the Town Planning committee to discuss our Benches Project. We learned that there are many plans for Gulf of Mexico Drive in the upcoming months. Our benches ideas - perhaps starting with covered seating at the Key Club bus stop - is being considered. Some of us may be asked to attend a meeting with the Planning Committee and the DOT. We will be patient while plans evolve. We have a contact who will keep us updated. Happy, healthy summer to all! Alice Blueglass Social Action Chairperson Judith Parmet, Gloria Feibus & Isaac Azerad complimenting the Shabbat dinner caterer Liora Bruck on her delicious Israeli dinner PAGE 9 I

10 TEMPLE BETH ISRAEL BULLETIN BETH ISRAEL BIO: Shirley Fein Everybody is always bestowing honors and awards on this lady. Her latest is from the Jewish Housing Counsel. And you know why? Because she is hard working, smart, charming, hilariously funny, and always has a twinkle in her eye. Born to Samuel and Pauline Polinsky, (he s from somewhere in Poland and she s from Odessa), Shirley Fein grew up on her father s farm in Jewett City, Connecticut surrounded by farm animals and her three brothers. Growing up on a farm in a small town didn t exactly fit the woman who describes herself aptly as a people person. She also might have described herself as brave and adventurous. Shirley and her husband, Arnold, traveled extensively throughout the world. She has seen the Komodo dragons in southeastern Indonesia, as well as the Treetops Hotel in Kenya, Africa, where Princess Elizabeth was when her father died and she became Queen Elizabeth. During one trip to New Guinea, she and Arnold found themselves in the middle of some sort of uprising and had been told that the natives were very hungry. Knowing the natives were still cannibals, Arnold made a quick decision to reach deep into his pockets to hire and bribe a pilot with a puddle jumper, rubber band running, propeller plane to get them out of there fast! After all, he surely did not want to end up in a huge black pot as the human hock for soup. So off they flew to the safety of Australia. Yes, Arnold knew immediately that Shirley was the girl for him. After a game of golf at the Berkshire Country Club in New York, Arnold met perky Shirley. He then tracked her down the following week to her place of employment. Petite Baby Wear, can I help you? Shirley asked as she answered the phone. And that is all smooth Arnold needed: marriage and their wonderful daughter, Tina. Time passed and our Shirley was busy as ever. She was the President of the National Council of Jewish Women, and as a result was invited to the White House for tea with Lady Bird Johnson. When daughter Tina was about to get married, Shirley decided she wanted to go to college, something she had never done before. So in 1982 our Shirley graduated with honors from a Jesuit Catholic University in which she became a member of the Theta Alpha Kappa Honor Society. Not surprisingly, she had studied Humanities and Comparative Religions, even bringing a busload of her fellow students, (mostly Catholic and far younger than she) to her shul for a program. In 1972, Shirley and Arnold first came to Sarasota. Ten years later they built a house on the North end of Longboat. In 1989 she moved to Viscaya, and now lives at and enjoys The Sarasota Bay Club. Is our Shirley now just quietly sitting around? She works for the Jewish Family Service Senior Outreach Program. I asked her what she did for the program thinking she was in some administrative position. No, Shirley PAGE 10 I

11 MAY 2017 is cooking and serving meals to seniors and joining with them in activities and social programs. I give these folks the gift of respect and dignity., she said. And I thought, wow, what a woman! Suzanne Schuster Beth Israel Bio Editor PASSOVER TBI members and their guests enjoyed a delightful evening on Monday, April 10 in our social hall at our annual Seder. One hundred fifteen adults and children read the Haggadah with Rabbi Sniderman and consumed a most awesome menu catered by Michael s on East. The Haggadah, which was created by Rabbi Michael Eisenstat some years ago, is unique. Rabbi Sniderman conducted a musical service with Ann Stephenson Moe at the piano and Becca Hill who sang traditional prayers and songs. The room looked beautiful with multi-colored tulips and beautiful table settings. The attendees seemed so pleased to share this special event with their friends and family. Many thanks to Jen, Robin, David and Terry for their extra special assistance in making this event so successful. Marion Levine VP, Special Events PAGE 11 I

12 TEMPLE BETH ISRAEL BULLETIN SHABBAT DINNERS TO CONTINUE THROUGH THE SUMMER Our monthly Shabbat Dinners have been very well attended and enjoyed by all. We will continue these dinners the first Friday of each month over the summer. Our next Shabbat Dinner will be held on Friday, May 5th at 6 p.m. in celebration of Cinco de Mayo. The evening will feature Spanish and Mexican cuisine. The cost for members is $25 pp and for guests $30.00 pp. Please make your reservations with the office by May 1. For the months of June, July and August, Shabbat Dinners will be served following the Friday evening service (summer Friday services begin at 5:30 p.m.). Costs will continue to be $25 for members and $30 for guests. Reservations will be required. Please call TBI office to make your reservations. The Israeli Shabbat Dinner on Friday April 7 was a unique experience. Deviating from the usual, we had a sit-down, family style meal starting with a variety of Israeli salads, followed by chicken, beef kabobs and a sumptuous rice dish. The Oneg featured baklava and other Middle Eastern pastries. Our newest caterer for this season, Liora Bruck, originates from Israel and is anxious to break into the catering business in this area. Judging from our experience she will be a total success. Have a great summer. Hasta la vista to our snowbirds! Marion Levine VP, Special Events Purchasing Yahrzeit Plaques Yahrzeit Plaques may be purchased at any time through the Temple office. The cost of each plaque is $500 and includes the full name of the departed along with the secular and Hebrew dates underneath it. Plaques are placed in proximity to relatives if space is available. Members are encouraged to reserve and pay for plaques in advance. PAGE 12 I

13 ROSH HASHANAH & YOM KIPPUR ARE ON THE WAY. PLEASE SIGN UP FOR HIGH HOLY DAY HONORS. Dear Members, MAY 2017 This is the last Bulletin of the season for Temple Beth Israel. We are delighted to report that from June 1, 2016 to April 1, 2017, sixty-one people joined as new members. Although 47 members passed away, moved to senior housing facilities, or resigned, we have a net gain of 14 new people. Special thanks to all our congregants for helping us to sustain a precious Jewish presence on Longboat Key! Yes, the flowers are blooming and spring is in the air. Many of our Temple members are returning to their northern residences to enjoy a delightful summer. Some members are busy with the planning and preparation for next season s High Holy Days celebration. This year Rosh Hashanah begins on Wednesday evening, September 20 and ends on Friday evening, September 22 (for those who observe Rosh Hashanah for two days). Yom Kippur begins on Friday, September 29 and ends on Saturday evening, September 30. Our Co-chairs for the holidays are Elise Galinsky and Ruth Engman. They will be sending a letter and form to all congregants in June, requesting a response from any person who would like to receive an honor during the High Holy Days services. These include opening and closing the ark, carrying a Torah, having an Aliyah, doing an English reading from the prayer book, being an usher, etc. Please choose an appropriate and comfortable honor, complete the form when it arrives at your home and return it no later than July 15th. During the Holy Day Services, you will be graciously honored and your Mitzvah will be shared by all those present during the service. Elise and Ruth look forward to your positive response and thank you in advance for your support and assistance. We wish you a relaxing, healthy and comfortable summer. We look forward to seeing you again at Temple Beth Israel on Longboat Key. Most Sincerely, H. Murray Blueglass Vice President PAGE 13 I

14 TEMPLE BETH ISRAEL BULLETIN Happy Anniversary! MAY May 3, Lois & Leslie Fishman - 29 May 18, Bib & Al Grossman - 65 May 23, Florence & Milton Harr - 72 May 25, Judith & Donald Markstein - 57 May 27, Irving & Marilyn Naiditch - 71 May 28, Carole & Dr. Ira Singer - 64 JUNE June 2, Roy & Helen Diton - 60 June 3, Merle & Norma Greenwald - 46 June 3, Sy & Carole Klionsky - 31 June 5, Irvin & Arlene Stiglitz - 57 June 7, Marc & Nancy Bazilian - 53 June 10, Robert & Joan Biller - 48 June 12, Richard & Ellen Klein - 51 June 13, Jay & Phyllis Clement - 18 June 14, O. David & Louise Solomon - 62 June 15, William H. & Marjorie M. Sandy - 65 June 16, Earl & Elana Gordon - 49 June 16, Irwin & Sylvia Pastor - 54 June 17, Jerry & Joelle Hamovit - 61 June 18, Kenneth & Susan Newmark - 17 June 19, Burton & Estelle C. Silbert - 63 June 22, Joel & Rosalyn Ehrenpreis - 45 June 22, Allan & Elaine P. Schwartzman - 65 June 25, Sanford & Marcie Mackman - 62 June 30, Rabbi & Corinne Sniderman - 21 JULY July 3, Robert & Bonny Israeloff - 57 July 3, Richard & Sheila Olin - 60 July 5, Howard & Lois Lowsky - 58 July 6, Howard & Andrea Lieb - 54 July 11, Robert & Theresa Blumberg - 69 July 12, Benjamin & Sandra Krause - 58 AUGUST August 3, Jacob & Sophie Pollack - 70 August 4, Edward & Betty Levi - 19 August 14, Robert & Karen Gary - 17 August 15, Carl & Martha Friedman - 52 August 16, Mark & Fishman - 17 August 16, Lois & Hauselman - 53 August 16, Robert & Judith Vigder - 53 August 22, Marvin & Hadassah Bacaner - 69 August 22, David & Cyvia Snyder - 17 August 23, Norman & Barbara Gross - 64 August 23, Richard & Nessa Levine - 58 August 23, Robert & Linda Rosenbluth - 53 August 27, Jerome & Lee Ann Salle - 56 August 28, Walter & Marlena Frank - 6 August 28, Leonard & Bonney Libman - 63 August 28, Morton & Bernice Skirboll - 57 August 30, James & Elise Galinsky - 53 August 30, Herbert & Miriam Waltzer - 25 May 1 Howard Silver Edward Sobel May Birthdays May 2 Patricia Baron Barbara Blumenthal May 3 Judith Rudges Stuart Sinai May 4 Marjorie Heller May 6 Eden Neumann May 7 Merle Greenwald May 9 Marcia Bardos Robert Berns May 10 Judy Krasnow May 11 Sharon Frankel Irwin Kaplan Frances Sax May 12 Roberta Berger Edwin Biron Barbara Biron Margo Lee May 13 Norma Greenwald Robert Israeloff Cyvia Snyder May 14 Lynn Burton Julius Deren Amy Goldman Margot Robinson May 15 Edward Levi May 16 Pat Kaplan May 17 Warren Coville Louise Solomon May 18 Pamela Reiter May 20 Ada Mae Abuza Rosolyn Brott Rhoda Cooper Ronald Krum May 23 Jenne Katz Britell Bib Grossman Helen P. Rauch Claudine Siegel May 24 Maye Lavinson Miriam Waltzer May 26 US Marshal Alvin Grossman May 27 Edith N. Weinberger May 28 Roslyn Mazur May 29 Esther Rose Herbert Waltzer May 30 Marvin Black Betty Levi May 31 Rochelle Bernard Barbara Struth Happy Birthday! PAGE 14 I

15 MAY 2017 Summer Birthdays (June, July, August) June 1 Amy Roth June 2 Efat Powell Gail Sinick June 3 Charles Ackerman Carole Shaw Alan Siegel Elaine Weill June 4 Robert Gary June 5 Liz Gold Jonathan Katz June 6 Alice Blueglass Gerard Daniel Phyllis Ploener Mildred Stein June 7 Vian Ewart June 9 Jayne Meth Robert Rosenbluth June 11 Burton Gold June 14 Phillip Gelber June 36 Audrey Heimler Lisa Mirman June 18 David Barach Carolyn Fay June 20 Linda Berliner June 21 Martin Bader Elaine Beck Robert Biller Irving Naiditch Lois E. Schottenstein June 22 Gerald Ronkin Tena Tessler June 23 Merna Stein June 24 Earl Gordon Elvire Levy Carole R. Singer David Thierman June 25 Peter Kasdan Claire Smith June 26 Sanford Mackman June 28 R. Bonnie Haber June 29 Ann Glickman Barbara Gross June 30 Robert Spitzer July 1 Tina Gottesman David Snyder July 2 Lee Mirman Robert Smith July3 George Bardos Suzan Gaynes Judith Vigder July 4 Linda Albert Theresa Blumberg July 5 Herbert Strachman July 6 Lois Barson Bernard Blankenheimer Tamra Shankman July 7 Jay Clement Marilyn Naiditch July 8 Debby Hamburg Ronda Manasse Burton Silbert July 11 Ilse Hecht July 14 Kelli Veit July 15 Jenny L. Walder July 16 Arthur Karafin July 17 Maxine Spitzer July 18 Irma Eison Ruth Engman July 19 Ira Abrahamson Judge Marvin H. Morse July 20 Robert Rutzen Marilyn Taub July 21 Judith Parmet July 22 Morris Jacobson Ina Rae Levy Alan Schottenstein July 24 Doris M. Kaplan July 27 Marc Bazilian July 28 Norman Weinstein July 30 Michael Eisenstat July 31 Jan Goldsmith Richard Olin Barbara Siegel Irvin Stiglitz August 1 Stanley Kolodkin August 1 Sam Brott August 4 Mildred Field August 8 Martha Friedman Joan Lieberman August 10 Rae Lichtenstein Evans Tilles August 11 Lydia Etshtien August 13 Ruth Orne August 1 4 Thomas Hecht Brenda Sax August 15 Bruce Bachmann August 16 Bernice M. Gourse Peggy Ruder August 19 Elana Gordon August 21 Miriam (Mimi) Edlin Paul Karon August 22 Leonard Libman Allen Siegel Corinne Sniderman August 23 Carl Friedman Sheldon Glickman August 24 Rochelle Tarter August 26 Linda Buxbaum August 28 Alice Wolkenberg August 30 Michael Sherrow PAGE 15 I

16 TEMPLE BETH ISRAEL BULLETIN May Yahrzeits MAY 5 Pearl Angstreich Mary Bardos Dr. Julian Barker Joseph Burstyn Ann Emmerman Charles Fishman Eva Goldblatt Mickey Goldstein Reba Green Arthur Herman Faye Kolbur Ben Kolbur Caroline Lieberman Ben Liebow John Lowsky David Lutkoff Erwin Marks Celia Nelson Mark Radlo Ed Shapiro Marvin Siegel Anita Stein To be read on each of the following Fridays: MAY 12 Linda Abrahamson Mary Dorf Irving Eisenstat Dr. Harold S. Feldman Mary Field Morris Gerber Henry Golde Dorothy Goldsmith Ruth Haber Harry Horwitz Christine Lasker Herman Meckler Sydney Pastor Todd Andrew Pastor Sadie Ringler Dorothy Rosenzweig Lucille Rosin Lena Wolowitz MAY 19 Elliot Belson Robert Bobowick Laurence DeLynn Rose Goldberg Elsbeth K. Gottschalk Betty Hess Sidney Hilcoff Dr. Robert Katz Marion Klionsky Max Levy Hymen Pollack Sadie Stein MAY 26 Norbert Daniel Sarah Frank Meyer Gerson Emma Jacob Faye Leah Robiner Teddy Schulman Milton Wolf May Yahrzeits Donations In Memory of Celia Briefer Charlotte Cohen William Cohen Esther Cohn Ethel Derechinsky Morris Derechinsky Beatrice Eisenstat Irving Golden Kermit Green Samuel Green Carol Greenblatt Theordore Greenwald Marvin Hamburg Milton Jacobson Belle Katz Simon Levin Eugene Levine Harry Mackman From Mrs. Gloria Bergman Marilyn Shuman Marilyn Shuman Mr. & Mrs. Mark Beck Dr. & Mrs. Julius Deren Dr. & Mrs. Julius Deren Rabbi Michael & Nancy Eisenstat Mrs. Gloria Sabin Ms. Robin Green Dr. & Mrs. Mackman Mr. Jay Greenblatt Mr. & Mrs. Merle Greenwald Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Hamburg Mrs. Dorothy Jacobson Mrs. Barbara Struth Mrs. Ronda Manasse Mrs. Gloria Levine Dr. & Mrs. Sanford Mackman In Memory of Morton Margolies Jerome Markstein Esther Medvene Bernard Polinsky Max Ringler Mrs. Kay Ronson Richard Saivetz Dorothy Schmierer Irving Schmierer Jerry Schreiber Irving Shuman James Robert Slate Norman H. Stone Sarah Strogoff Bert Struth Henry Taub Ida Weiss Betty Wiseman Lucy Zizzen From Nancy Cohen Mr. & Mrs. Donald Markstein Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Hamburg Mrs. Shirley Fein Mr. & Mrs. Ernest Ellison Mr. Harold R. Ronson Mrs. Terri Saivetz Dr. & Mrs. Julius Deren Dr. & Mrs. Julius Deren Mrs. Sharon Schreiber Marilyn Shuman Mrs. Shirley Fein Joan & Alan Stone Dr. & Mrs. Norman Weinstein Mrs. Barbara Struth Mrs. Marilyn Taub Mr. & Mrs. Morton Skirboll Mrs. Bonney Libman Ms. Suzanne Schuster PAGE 16 I

17 Summer Yahrzeits MAY 2017 JUNE 2 Hermine Biller Frederick Burton Pearl Fishman Tillie Gordon Sylvia Granowitz A r i D av i d M o s e s M o r s e Frances Nelson Rose Orlic Andrew Pastor Abe Rosenzweig Marshall Shenkan Mayve Skirboll Donald M. Stein JUNE 9 Abraham L. Berk Abe Casden Bertha Cohen Howard Fineshriber Marguerite Gottlieb Lillian Greenwald Sol C. Grossman Gerald Harlam Albert Hess Julius Klanfer Lucille Lee Sheila Mahler Belle Novick Gerald Pryweller Arnold Rosen Howard A. Sabin Abraham Silverstein Phillip Sinai Louis Snyder Leonard Steinberg Sam Wolf Max Yospin JUNE 16 Dora S. Biller Max Klionsky Maxine Levi Philip Nelson Leonard Ploener Minnie Riefs Bruce A. Sands Ruth Settel Ben Sherrow Charlotte Tendler Samuel Waltzer Hannah Wedeen Minnie Ziskind To be read on each of the following Fridays: JUNE 30 Louis Davis Sidney Ehrenpreis Irving Eison Arnold Fein Solomon Field H i l b e r t I. F l e i s c h m a n Etta Gerber Harry Heller Howard Hess Robert Levine Uncle Sam D o ro t hy S c h m i e re r G o l d i e S c h o e n b a u m Ella Shilling Ralph Singer JULY 7 Beatrice Alexander Kaete Feilchenfeld Sarah Friedkin Louis Froman Shirley Green Chloris Herr Daniel Jacobson Michael Katz G e r t r u d e L a zo row Sadie Lefcowitz Gloria Libien Ruth Markoff J o s e p h Ro s e n b e rg Richard Siegel Jack Solomon Lillian Steinberg Norman Tendler Fanny Wexler Frances Yavetz JULY 14 J. Brock Albert Sylvia Bergman Leonard Berkowitz Lucille Biron Ivy Diton Glen Fishman Harry Fishman Leo Gilman D o ro t hy G o l d ste i n Morris Golub Norman Grocer Leo Gurewitz Welles Hotchkiss Blanche Langs M a r t i n L i e b e r m a n Lillian Morse M r. B ra d fo rd S a i ve t z G e r i P i t a s k y S i l ve r s t e i n Gladys Yospin JULY 21 Samuel Ackerman Shirley Behrendt Norma Berns Robert Blumfield Harry Boorstein Doris Burdman Gerald Engman Abraham Fein Robert Gilbert Harry Goldman Clara Kaplan Edith Kaplan Murray Klanfer Charles Kohn Mina Levy Marilyn Liebovitz Rose Lowsky Harry Pielet Samuel Polinsky Daniel Rosenbluth JULY 28 Micki Gamer J e a n e t te G o l d s c h m i d t Nathan Griesman Joseph Harburger Hugo Kaufmann Samuel Markoff Albert Naiditch David Olin Louis B. Olin John Pitasky Charles White Annette Wolff Katz AUGUST 4 Isaac Aronsohn Charles Bardos Barney Cole Rose Hamovit Joan Kaufmann Chaz Leibowitz Rachel Naiditch S ey m o u r C. R u d g e s S o p h i a S i l ve r ste i n Judge Carl Stier Samuel L. Weinstein AUGUST 11 Esther Adler Harold Berger Regina Bobowick Samuel Burgin Dr. Paul Buxbaum George L. Ginsburg Samuel Markowitz Joseph Pollack Harry Riefs Samuel M. Robiner Benjamin Salk Jerry Shankman Sylvia Wolf AUGUST 18 James Ackerman Ernestine Berson Harry Burdman Elliot Cohen Harry Coville S a m u e l N. Fe i d e l m a n Judith Goldie Doris Jacobson Irwin Leibowitz Lois Lesser Lucien Levy Larry Lieberman Mildred Mallets Charles Rauch Marion Reiter Celia Sherrow Edward Stanley Jean Wexler AUGUST 25 Herman Angstreich Laurie Biskin Max Daniel Ralph Grossman Peter Kitay Herman Kushner Abraham Leis Jay Lieberman Ida Medvene David Pitasky Pauline Polinsky David Silbert Hyman Thall Al Trope Alan David Weinstein PAGE 17 I

18 TEMPLE BETH ISRAEL BULLETIN Donations BIW Kitchen Fund In honor of the Special Event Chairs & Committee. Sylvia Pastor Gloria Feibus Nancy Cohen by Marion Levine In memory of Scott Pastor. Mr. & Mrs. Irwin Pastor by Mrs. Suzanne Weinstein In memory of Scott Pastor. Sylvia Pastor by Linda Albert & Stu Jacobson With sincere gratitude. Mr. & Mrs. Irwin Pastor by Marion & Dr. Bernard Levine Choir Fund Congratulations on a glorious choir concert! Ann Stephenson Moe by Barbara Blumfield Congratulations on a job well done for financial secretary! Shirley Fein by Barbara Blumfield Get well wishes! Corinne Sniderman Mrs. Kathy Brooks Rabbi Michael Eisenstat by Mr. & Mrs. Sy Klionsky In honor of and appreciation of Judy & Bob. Mr. & Mrs. Robert Vigder by Mr. & Mrs. Terry Hayden In honor of Shirley Fein s Eight over 80 honor. Mrs. Shirley Fein by Mrs. Sandra Cutler-Cohen In honor of your AJC 2017 Legacy Award. Mr. & Mrs. Irv Naiditch by Mr. & Mrs. Alvin Grossman In memory of Dr. Jerry Rosenthal by Mr. & Mrs. Sy Klionsky In memory of Scott Pastor. Mr. & Mrs. Irwin Pastor by Mr. & Mrs. Roger Goldstein In honor of Carole Klionsky. Mrs. Carole Klionsky by Mr. & Mrs. Joel Feidelman In appreciation of the Temple Beth Israel Choir. by Mr. & Mrs. Sy Klionsky by Mr. & Mrs. Murray Blueglass by Mr. & Mrs. Earl Gordon by Mr. & Mrs. Allan Goldfarb by Mrs. Barbara Blumfield by Mr. & Mrs. Ken Newmark by Mrs. Gloria Sabin by Mr. & Mrs. Allen Stein by Mrs. Maggie Kaplen by Mr. & Mrs. Les Fishman by Mr. & Mrs. David Greene by Mr. & Mrs. Irwin Kaplan by Mr. & Mrs. Fineshriber by Mrs. Jenny Walder by Mr. & Mrs. Robert Gary by Mrs. Betty Schoenbaum by Mr. & Mrs. Willard Saperston by Mr. & Mrs. David Thierman by Mrs. Jane Sattler by Mrs. Audrey Heimler by Mr. Harold Ronson by Mrs. Margot Robinson by Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Hamburg by Mrs. Suzanne Schuster by Mr. & Mrs. Richard Olin by Mr. & Mrs. Len Libman by Mrs. Risé Loshaek by Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Krasnow by Mrs. Evelyn Koshner by Mrs. Eve Kommel by Dr. & Mrs. Bernard Levine by Mr. & Mrs. Norman Gross Thinking of you & wishing you good health. Carole Klionsky by Marion & Dr. Bernard Levine We hope you ll get better quickly. Best regards, Sandra & Gordon Mrs. Kathy Brooks by Mr. & Mrs. Gordon Bratter Wishing you a speedy recovery. Carole Klionsky Mrs. Kathy Brooks by Linda Albert & Stuart Jacobson by Mr. & Mrs. Herb Strachman General Fund Wishing you a speedy recovery. Carole Klionsky by Nessa & Richard Levine Library Fund In memory of Frieda Friedman. Temple Beth Israel by Dona Satir Rabbi Discretionary Fund Get well wishes Mrs. Corrine Sniderman by Mr. & Mrs. Len Libman In appreciation of the Aliyah. Rabbi Sniderman by Marion & Dr. Bernard Levine Rabbi Eisenstat Miniversity Get well wishes Rabbi Michael B. Eisenstat by Mr. & Mrs. Len Libman Wishing you continued good health. Rabbi Michael B. Eisenstat by Marion & Dr. Bernard Levine Visitor Donations In appreciation of Shabbat services. by Ms. Sue Nusbaum by Mr. & Mrs. Robert Tabier by Mr. & Mrs. Burt Jaffee by Dr. & Mrs. Richard Lerer by Mr. & Mrs. Stanley Bunsick by Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Hochberg by Mr. & Mrs. Marvin Schaffman by Ms. Lois Rubens Thank You! * Donations made after the 5th of the month will be acknowledged in the following month s bulletin. PAGE 18 I

19 MAY 2017 NEWS FROM THE LIBRARY A few more titles have been purchased for the library. Please stop in to borrow a book or two: FICTION: Grossman, David Jenoff, Pam Loigman, Lynda Cohen Padura, Leonardo NON-FICTION: Harari, Yuval Noah Harari, Yuval Noah Pogrebin, Jean Harff A Horse Walks Into a Bar The Orphan s Tale Two-Family House Heretics Homo Deus Sapiens My Jewish Year The two books by Yuval Harari, Homo Deus and Sapiens are highly recommended by our Executive Director, Isaac Azerad, and have been on the New York Times Bestsellers List. Amy Roth TBI Librarian 2017/2018 TBI Board of Trustees Top Row L to R: Richard Levine Bob Vigder Lewis Moyer Roger Goldstein Irwin Parmet Bob Israeloff Ben Krause Allan Goldfarb Walter Frank Lee Mirman Bottom Row L to R: Sandra Packard Murray Blueglass Judith Nelson Feldman Ruth Engman Alan Siegel Barbara Siegel Marion Levine Gloria Sabin Sylvia Pastor Suzanne Lutkoff, Center PAGE 19 I

20 TEMPLE BETH ISRAEL BULLETIN WE NEED YOUR HELP! We have an immediate and ongoing need for a Temple Congregant or two to assist our advertising sales program for our Annual Directory and Monthly Bulletin. The ad revenue plays an important role in maintaining our financial health. Prior experience in advertising sales would be wonderful but not essential. We ll help you get started. You ll be contributing to the continued success of our Temple. VOL XXVI No.14 APRIL 2017 The Center of Jewish Living on Longboat Key. In This Issue President s Message P2 Rabbi s Message P3 Ex Director Message P4 Library News P5 BIW/B&B/Gift Shop P 6-7 Mens Club/Ritual Committee P8 SAC/ Beth Israel Bio P Y/Special Events P Membership Committee P 14 Birthdays/Anniversaries P 15 Yahrzeit/Donations P Leadership Circle P 19 Beyond The Bimah P Advertisements P TBI Events/Coupons/Editor s Notes p 7 Passover Service Schedule Tuesday, April a.m. First Day of Passover Service Monday, April 17 10:00 a.m. Seventh Day of Passover Service and Yizkor ~ Welcome New Members ~ Alvin Preiser Angela & David Thierman We welcome our Officers: Robert Vigder, President Marion Levine, Vice President Alan Siegel, Vice President Murray Blueglass, Vice President Robert Israeloff, Treasurer Gloria Sabin, Financial Secretary Ruth Engman, Recording Secretary Judith Nelson Feldman, Corresponding Secretary Barbara Siegel, BIW President Lewis Moyer & Roger Goldstein, Mens Club Co-Presidents Ben Krause, Endowment Chairperson Maye Lavinson, WOOO President Kathy Brooks, Immediate Past-President Mem be Direcrship tory /5 77 Te mtemple ple B e t hbeth I s ra e l Israel Services are now at 8 p.m. each Friday and 5:30 p.m. on the last Friday of each month, and Saturdays at 10 a.m. LONGBOAT,KEY, KEYFL FL BAY ISLES ROAD LONGBOAT (941) WWW.TBI-LBK.ORG info@tbi-lbk.org 567 BA Y ISLES ROAD LO NGBO AT KE Y, FL (941) info@ tbi-lbk.org Please or call Allan Goldfarb now. You can reach me at: or allangoldfarblbk@gmail.com PAGE 20 I

21 MAY 2017 LEADERSHIP CIRCLE 2017/2018 The 2017 Leadership Circle campaign for 2017/2018 is over. It was a very successful campaign year for the Leadership Circle and for its beneficiary, Temple Beth Israel. The funds raised each year are essential for balancing the TBI budget which supports all our religious, social and educational programs. With the close of the 2017/2018 campaign, the 2018/2019 campaign year begins. Please consider joining the Leadership Circle. The funds contributed will be used to help in meeting the ever-increasing costs of operating a facility like ours and in continuing the programs and services that all of our members enjoy. We want to take one more opportunity to thank those congregants who have contributed over $167,500 to this program and our Temple. Those who contributed to the 2017 Campaign in the following categories are: Platinum Joan & Robert Biller, Gerard Daniel, Crista & Frank Fineshriber, Marlena & Walter Frank, Beatrice Friedman, Ruth & David (z l) Gorton, Doris M. Kaplan, Sandra & Benjamin Krause, Ruth & Lee (z l) Kreindler, Nessa & Richard Levine, Judith & Donald Markstein, Judith & Seymour (z l) Rudges, MaryAnn and Ted Simon Gold Gloria & Barry (z l) Bakal, Barbara Blumfield, Margot & Warren Coville, Rabbi Michael & Nancy Eisenstat, Suzan & Dr. Philip Gaynes, Dorothy & Sue Jacobson, Eve Kommel, Sylvia & Irwin Pastor, Betty Schoenbaum, Suzanne Schuster, Gail & Theresa (z l) Sinick, Louise & Dr. O. David Solomon, Marilyn & Henry (z l) Taub Silver Shirley (z l) & Everett Behrendt, Barbara & Edwin (Jim) Biron, Annette (z l) & Marvin Black, Miriam (Mimi) Edlin, Ruth Engman, Shirley & Arnold (z l) Fein, Sharon & Herman Frankel, Shelley & Sy Goldblatt, Miriam & Allan Goldfarb, Norman & Barbara Gross, Debby & Gerald Hamburg, Audrey & Arnold (z l) Heimler, Maggie Kaplen, Betty & Judge Marvin Morse, Naiditch Family Foundation, Judson Pearl, Marjorie & William Sandy, Sally (z l) & Samuel Shapiro, Barbara & Alan Siegel, Donna & Ed Sobel, Bernice Thomas, Helene & Phil Tucker, Judy & Robert Vigder Bronze Nora (z l) & Albert (z l) Balk, Ursula & Gerald (z l) Bamberger, Rochelle Bernard, Robert Berns & Barbara Pressman, Madeleine & David Brenner, Katherine & Garry Brooks, Carol Camiener & James (z l) Harrington, Hon. Edward D. Cohen, Joyce & Sherman Cooper, Judith Nelson Feldman, Mildred R. Field, Lois & Les Fishman, Elise & James Galinsky, Ann & Dr. Sheldon Glickman, Robin Green & Jay Greenblatt, R. Bonnie Haber, Joelle & Jerry Hamovit, Riva & Thomas Hecht, Carole & Sy Klionsky, Geraldine & Charles Kriser, Maye Lavinson, Marion & Dr. Bernard Levine, Ina Rae Levy, Bonney & Len Libman, Rae Lichtenstein, Suzanne & David (z l) Lutkoff, Sheila & Richard Olin, Pamela & Norman (z l) Reiter, Irene & Martin Ross, Marsha Roth, Tamara Shankman, Carole & Dr. Ira J, Singer, Claire & Robert (z l) Smith, Cyvia & David Snyder, Beverly & Alan (z l) Stone, Herb Strachman & Marge Sandler, Barbara & Bert (z l) Struth, Tena & Howard Tessler, Elaine & Donald (z l) Weill, Edith N. Weinberg, Alice & Alfred (z l) Wolkenberg, Women On Our Own Judy Vigder President Leadership Circle PAGE 21 I

22 TEMPLE BETH ISRAEL BULLETIN BEYOND THE BIMAH: Karen & Robert Gary Members Personal Stories in Choosing TBI Karen & Robert Gary moved to Longboat Key in 2005, though Karen was still commuting between Longboat and Ohio until 2008 for her work as a school psychologist. They are currently members of two temples with which they have a long time association with Ohio. In August of 2016, they made TBI their third affiliation! What was behind their decision, after 11 years of being residents of Longboat Key, to take the step and become members? The answer is wrapped up in several reasons. Robert felt a connection to TBI s new Rabbi, Stephen Sniderman. The same rabbi who had overseen Robert s own Bar Mitzvah had worked with Rabbi Sniderman. The Garys both have many life long friends that live on Longboat and who are also members of TBI. They finally recognized for themselves - especially as they began to spend more and more Jewish holidays here on Longboat - that they had to decide to join. Not belonging was an even bigger statement than belonging. Karen leads a full and active life on Longboat. However, she felt a link was missing to fulfill her yearning to stay connected to the Jewish cycle of events. The religious and cultural engagement and exploration draw her in. She strongly identifies to Judaism. In fact, the more she studies and learns about spirituality and other religions in the world through her own life experiences, she feels Judaism offers all she needs. Robert grew up in a tight community of 300 Jewish families in Lorain, Ohio. He similarly feels a sense of accountability to support the local Jewish community. Back home his father backed their small synagogue, which needed to have participation or else it would not survive. Without such commitment, he knows the community would have drifted. Another compelling link for Robert to TBI was his participation through the years in a weekly Men s discussion group in which Rabbi Michael Eisenstat is also a part. Robert appreciates that the staff, including Isaac Azerad, is flexible to offer help in unexpected ways. Even in the middle of the day he has dropped in to get assistance he needed to prepare for a cruise ship presentation and they were very accommodating. He appreciates this kind of welcoming feel, as when Rabbi asks before each service if there is anyone who is new in attendance. What have been the couple s favorite activities at the Temple? Some highlights for them have been the 92Y series, Rabbi Eisenstat s 50th anniversary in the Rabbinic celebration, and attending an occasional Shabbat dinner and services. TBI has filled a space in their lives - a place to go for holidays as well as to casually drop in and feel welcome. At any given event, they are thrilled with the interaction with the people they meet. The community is the most unique assembly of talent when you talk about their experiences in life. PAGE 22 I

23 MAY 2017 As a student of the Quran and Islam, Robert has already contributed his own fascinating expertise with the TBI community when he presented in 2015 Islam Through Western Eyes. He was a former federal prosecutor in the Organized Crime and Racketeering Section of the U.S. Justice Department. He was appointed by the Federal Court to represent Muslim prisoners and his expert witness turned out to be the unnamed coconspirator in the 1993 World Trade Center bombing. Since the 9/11 attacks, Gary has traveled extensively throughout the Middle East, seeking to gain a better understanding of Islam and frequently lectures. He is currently working on a book with Imam Subedar which will make the Quran accessible to non-muslims. Lisa Mirman & Lee Mirman Beyond the Bimah Editors Rabbi Stephen & Corrine Sniderman Enjoying the Men s Club Barbeque PAGE 23 I

24 SAVE THE DATE Anne Frank A HISTORY FOR TODAY This exhibit, which has been shown in more than 40 countries, tells the story of Anne Frank against the background of the Holocaust and World War II. Selby Public Library will host the exhibit. All who visit the exhibit will gain a better understanding of the Holocaust, World War II, and the impact these events have on today s society. " What is done cannot be undone, but one can prevent it from happening again." ANNE FRANK For more information contact Orna Nissan at onissan@jfedsrq.org or APRIL 17 MAY 27, 2017 SELBY PUBLIC LIBRARY For more information contact Orna Nissan at onissan@jfedsrq.org or Klingenstein Jewish Center 580 McIntosh Road, Sarasota, FL PAGE 24 I

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31 DG SALON David Gregory at The Centre Shops - SERVICES FOR - MEN & WOMEN l HAIRCUTS l COLOR SERVICES l MANICURES & PEDICURES l SHELLAC NAILS l WAXING Call For An Appointment (941) LOCATED IN THE CENTRE SHOPS Gulf of Mexico Drive Ste. 103 Longboat Key, FL Suzanne Schuster Realty Services I would be honored to help you buy or sell real estate. By choosing me as your Realtor, it would benefit both you and the Temple. Please call for details. Board Member, TBI PAGE 31 I

32 NAILS OF LONGBOAT KEY Appointments Available Walk-ins Welcome (941) Nail Plaza (Next To Publix) 521 Bay Isles Pkwy Longboat Key, FL Monday - Saturday 9am -7pm Catering for all occasions! Bar & Bat Mitzvahs Bris & Baby Namings Shiva Platters Traditional Holiday Dinners Serving Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. Westfield Southgate Sarasota 3501 S. Tamiami Trail (941) toojays.com Michael J. O Neil, D.D.S. Cosmetic General Dentist LBKdental@hotmail.com MUSSELS - LOBSTER - ANTIPASTO SEAFOOD - PASTA - FISH - PASTA - BEEF - SALADS - LOBSTER Casual Italian Cuisine Hand Tossed Brick Oven Pizza LBK S NEIGHBORHOOD ITALIAN RESTAURANT Since 1990 DINNER Nightly 4:30-10pm Early Dining & 2 for 1 Wine or Tap Beer 4:30-6pm Nightly Located in Mid-Longboat Key in the Centre Shops 5370 Gulf of Mexico Dr. Beer & Wine Take Out Available MUSSELS - LOBSTER - ANTIPASTO 595 Bay Isles Road, Suite 110 I Longboat Key, Florida Conveniently located behind Publix in the Mediterranean Plaza PAGE 32 I

33 EXTRAORDINARY SEAFOOD, ORDINARY PRICE! FEATURING: Live Maine Lobster, Fresh Seafood Chicken, Veal, Beef & More Daily Specials Entrées Starting at $13.99 At Least 30 Wines Under $30 Early Dining Menu & Happy Hour 4:00-5:30, with Entrées priced from $10.99, Cocktails from $3.75 LUNCH: SEPTEMBER - APRIL EARLY DINING: 4:00-5:30 PM DINNER: 4:00-9:00 PM Located in the Centre Shops 5350 Gulf of Mexico Dr. TELEPHONE: (941) Mission Statement Our mission is to be the neighborhood choice for our guests and their families; proudly providing a casual atmosphere that consistently exceeds expectations. Great food, high energy and honest friendly people are the keys to our success. We re a fun place to go where you can get anything you want and it will ALWAYS BE GREAT! PAGE 33 I

34 TEMPLE BETH ISRAEL BULLETIN A Prayer for Children Ever since I began my prayer list for people I know and care about who are battling one disease or another, I always left Wednesday nights aside for the children everywhere who need someone to pray for them. Last week, after the incident in Syria, I asked the Rabbi if I might say that prayer (or one very much like it) from the bimah. He was most accommodating. So here is my prayer for those too young to understand all that surrounds them. Perhaps some of you might care to say it when you think about damaged, hurt, and abused children. Or just your own sweet little souls that you want so to protect. Adonoi: (please) May every child the world over live in peace and serenity. May each child have at least two adults who love him or her. May no child know starvation nor thirst from lack of food and water. May no child experience a devastating illness. May every child have a vivid and soaring imagination. May every child feel free to run in the sunshine, to laugh aloud, to see rainbows in the grass, and butterflies in the sky. May every child have a warm and comfortable bed to sleep in at night. May every child, wherever he or she lives anywhere on this earth, feel safe, and protected, and loved. May each child, thus loved and nurtured, grow into a fine adult who will take care of our world, each other, and those who may require their help. Amen. Judy Goldstein PAGE 34 I

35 MAY 2017 Coming Events: May May 1 BIW Board Meeting; 11:00 a.m. May 5 Shabbat Dinner, Cinco de Mayo celebration, members $25, guests $30 Reservations required by May 1. Service at 6 p.m. May 6 Shabbat Service, 10 a.m. May 12 Shabbat Service, 8 p.m. May 13 Shabbat Service, 10 a.m. May 19 Shabbat Service, 8 p.m. May 20 Shabbat Service, 10 a.m. May 23 TBI Board Meeting, 2 p.m. May 26 Shabbat Service, 5:30 p.m. May 27 Shabbat Service, 10 a.m. May 31 Shavuot Morning Service and Yizkor, 10 a.m. You know Temple Beth Israel. You ve been our friend for years. Thanks to your support, we enrich our members lives with a beehive of supportive activities, and encourage friendship among members of the Longboat Key. By making a legacy gift, you will be part of us beyond your lifetime. It s easier than you think, and more meaningful than you know. There is no minimum amount required. Your legacy gift can be funded during your lifetime or distributed from your estate. Please consider Temple Beth Israel in your will or estate plan. For more information on how you can create YOUR Jewish legacy, contact Isaac Azerad at Temple Beth Israel, 567 Bay Isles Road, Longboat Key, FL iazerad@tbi-lbk.com PAGE 35 I