Congregants at Purim. Congregation B nai Torah. Volume 16, Issue 6 Adar - Nisan 5773

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Volume 16, Issue 6 Adar - Nisan 5773 March, 2013 Inside this issue: Rabbi s Message 2 President s Message Passover Flyer 3 Congregants at Purim Religious School News 4 Sisterhood

Advertisers 9 Advertisers Continued 10 Veterans Info Gift shop news Rabbi s Reminders 11 Dozens of congregants, many in costume joined together for the fantastic Megillah Reading

1 Edited by: Dr. Ken Nusbaum The Torah Times of Congregation B nai Torah Together We Honor G-d and Torah, Promote Spiritual Growth and Strengthen Our Community Produced by: Melissa Verdolino Volume 16, Issue 6 Adar - Nisan 5773 March, 2013 Inside this issue: Rabbi s Message 2 President s Message Passover Flyer 3 Congregants at Purim Religious School News 4 Sisterhood News Yahrzeits & Memorials 5 Birthday Messages 6 Catering Info Thank You Spot Anniversary Messages 7 Congratulation Spot Get Well Wishes Federation News 8 Library Notes Advertisers 9 Advertisers Continued 10 Veterans Info Gift shop news Rabbi s Reminders 11 Dozens of congregants, many in costume joined together for the fantastic Megillah Reading and Party the evening of Saturday, February 23rd. The Megillah reading was led by Charles Moskowitz, ably assisted by our religious school students and other volunteers. Everyone present made noise (Boo Haman!) and made merry as we re-enacted the Purim story. The Sisterhood provided delicious hamantaschen and ice cream to top the evening off in a tasty way.

2 V OLU ME 1 6, I S SU E 6 Notes from Rabbi S. David Kane The first prayer for healing is recorded in the Torah. Moses asks God to heal his sister Miriam from a skin disease by imploring, "Heal her O God and she shall be healed." As I type this at home, entering my second week with pneumonia, I am struck by the ways in which we heal from injury. Everyone has seen how our bodies repair a cut, day by day, until the scab falls off and all evidence of the injury is gone. More grievous injuries sometimes require stitches, which can leave a scar. Sometimes people use the scar as a touchstone, bringing back the memory of the injury and the pain it caused simply by touching the scar. I suppose the same is true of emotional and spiritual injuries. We are drawn, almost hypnotically, to the memories of when someone hurt us. Judaism asks us to only look back as a cautionary tale, to avoid putting ourselves in painful situations again. Our faith does not approve of looking back to keep alive anger or hate. The reasoning is simple. Each moment we spend dwelling on our injuries is a moment we can't spend on something more worthy, like expressing love, kindness or appreciation, or being involved in good deeds. It has also been said that a person can spend a long tine trying to change the past. Will the past ever change? Of course not. Our faith asks us to stop carrying the burden of pain inflicted by others long enough to be a source of light to those who need us. *** Thanks to all those who have helped keep services and the school going during my illness. Rabbi Kane PAGE 2 Message from the Co-Presidents: Dr. Charles Stein & Bari Amols Another great month at B Nai Torah! Every Shabbat this month had great attendance and support, as usual, fro so many of our wonderful congregants. This past Saturday night, many gathered at the Synagogue to celebrate the holiday of Purim! There were pajama girls, basketball fans and princesses present in their most festive costumes to retell the story of Purim and eat some delicious hamentashen. Thank you to everyone who came out, and we hope everyone enjoyed the holiday! We want to wish Rabbi Kane a speedy recovery! Additionally, we d like to extend a warm welcome to Melissa, B nai Torah s new secretary! Shalom, Charles Stein, Co-President Bari Amols, Co-President FANTASTIC CHANCE TO DEDICATE A BOOK!!! (BUY ONE GET ONE FREE) We will be offering our Saturday morning Torah Book Etz Chaim for your dedication on the inside cover of a new book for $72 per book. When you purchase a book, a second complimentary book will be donated to the Temple by the Ada Siegel Foundation with the inscription you choose. Charles Moskowitz will be happy to accept your check and the inscription you wish. Rabbi Kane

3 VOLUME 16, ISSUE 6 PAGE 3 Congregation B nai Torah PASSOVER SEDER Conducted by Rabbi S. David Kane MONDAY, MARCH 25TH, 2013, 7:00 PM You will be enjoying a scrumptious menu of Gefilte Fish, Matzah Ball Soup, Special Chicken, Potatoes, Vegetables, plus much more. Followed by assorted desserts Adults, $36.00 Children, ages 5-12, $18.00 Children 4 and under, Free Contact Melissa at to make your reservation ASAP. Please send in your check by Monday, March 11th, 2013, made out to CBT.

4 V OLU ME 1 6, I S SU E 6 PAGE 4 SISTERHOOD NEWS: Co-President Barbara Ringle It is hard to believe that spring has sprung and it is almost time for Passover. The Sisterhood will again be providing food for the First Seder on Monday, March 25th, Our Kitchen Angels will need some assistance setting up so please volunteer some time when you get the request for help. It is very important that you RSVP to the office if you plan to attend. Cost for the Seder is $36.00 for adults, $18.00 for children and children four and under are free. Speaking of Kitchen Angels, they have again come through and did a fantastic job on the Oneg honoring the Moskowitz anniversary and on Shabbat Across America. The next Board Meeting of the Sisterhood is scheduled for March 12, 2013 at 7:00PM at the Synagogue. On May 14th the Sisterhood will celebrate its closing dinner. At this meeting, the slate of new officers will be presented and elections will be held. This meeting is open to all Sisterhood members along with spouses, guests or significant others. The location and time will be announced shortly so watch your and newsletters. It will be important to RSVP to the office for this event so we can give the restaurant a solid count for dinner. On Friday, April 5th the Sisterhood will be conducting the Shabbat Services and sponsoring the Oneg. Judy Kane is in charge of the evening. Please volunteer if she calls you to participate in the Shabbat Service. April 21st is the date for the Sisterhood General Meeting. The rescheduled group discussion activity The Third Survival facilitated by Evelyn Landau will be presented at the meeting. The general meeting also provides an opportunity for members to see the slate of officers and make additional nominations prior to the May 14th election. We want to wish everyone a Happy Passover. Shalom, Barbara Ringle & Roberta Feldman Co-presidents RELIGIOUS SCHOOL NEWS: By Dr. Ken Nusbaum How do our religious school students decide what costumes to wear for Purim? There are so many choices, they might decide by roll of the dice. Parents will again teach students how to prepare for Pesach by making horse radish, matzo ball soup, and charoset in Sunday school on March 24th. See you then! Ken Nusbaum

5 VOLU ME 16, ISSU E 6 PAGE 5 Zecher Tzaddik Livracha The memory of a righteous person is a blessing forever YAHRZEITS Fay Braverman-King by Portia Katz Alexander Shalett by Charles Shalett Florence Siegel by Mike Farb Daniel Wachsman by Regina Cochran Matthew Josephson by Linda Holbert Simon Offenberg by David Offenberg Louis Ringle by Philip Ringle Miriam Bittman-Sandow by Henry Bittman Sarah Kaplan by Bonnie Lasky Miriam Bittman-Sandow by Harriette Flavio Shirley Lipoff by Bonnie Turetsky Shirley Lipoff by Barbara Fischer Lillian Bernstein Tushman by Barbara Singer Gussie Brody by Carin Rothberg BeckyFeigenberg by Bari Amols Mel Abrams by Bonnie Berns Harold Rhodes by Dr. Richard Rhodes Philip Berman by Barbara Berman Philip Berman by Esther Kletz Charlotte Beggelman by Jay Beggelman Ruth Offenberg by David Offenberg Max Rubin by Dr. Mark Rubin William Fink by Eileen Selis Joyce Nadel by Henry Bittman William Taub by Sue Abel Gilbert Siegel by Melanie Dolan Barbara Kamholtz by Robert Kamholtz Sheila Holt by Jerry Holt Henrieta Levine by Evelyn Holt Gertrude Estin by Marilyn Freedman Sylvia Josephson by Linda Holbert Sylvia Josephson by DiDi Goldman Howard Zimbler by Sandy Zimbler Abel Lewis by Irv Abel Morris Lazaroff by Harriet Ackerman David Lewis by Eileen Selis Ben Tauber by Dr. Reuven Cohen Simy Benchimol by Armand Benchimol Chuna Wohl by Malka Wohl by Salomon Wohl by Zygmund Wohl by Janet Wishner by Robin Cohen Deborah Kletz Schwartz by Esther Kletz

6 VOLU ME 16, ISSU E 6 HAPPY BIRTHDAY PAGE 6 Charles Moskowitz Roberta & Norman Feldman Robin & Ira Freedman Evelyn & Jerry Holt Barbara Goldstein Sema Freedman Roberta & Norma Feldman Julie, Allan Liebman & Kids Carole Miller Roberta & Norman Feldman Evelyn & Jerry Holt Ray Max Robin & Ira Freedman Bobbie Gordon Lea & Charles Moskowitz Leslie Greenberg Dr. Joyce Battle Lea & Charlie Moskowitz Jerome Golden Charles Weisman March Birthdays (2) Scott Frank (5) Jean Possick (5) Robin Cohen (7) Dr. Charles Stein (8) Mary Lande (9) Karen Chuven (10) Dr. Marvin Lewis (12) Kenneth Nusbaum (13) Bonnie Lasky (14) Regina Cochran (15) Marilyn Freedman (17) Walter Kahn (17) David Amols (17) Samantha Turetsky (18) Jordan Turetsky (20) Allan Stone (21) Saralee Morrissey (22) Chuck Flavio (24) Tami Denner (24) Allison Flavio (24) Jeremy Goldberg (26) Sue Abel Dr. Richard Rhodes Lea & Charlie Moskowitz THE THANK YOU SPOT. Dr. Jack Rotstein Lea & Charlie Moskowitz Roberta Feldman would like to thank everyone who sent get well cards, made meals, called or visited during her recovery from the back surgery. It was greatly appreciated. Carol Shalett would like to thank all of the B nai Torah family for sending condolences on the passing of her brother, Robert Sander. A sponsorship of an Oneg or Kiddush is also considered a donation to the Synagogue. What better way to say I care, or you re the best to someone who helped you out. Just a plain Happy Birthday or Anniversary is also appreciated. Please contact Lynn Hartman or Lea Moskowitz to make arrangements to be a sponsor. OUR CATERING IS EXTRAORDINARY!!!

7 VOLUME 1 6, ISS UE 6 PAGE 7 Rabbi & Valerie Kane Roberta & Norman Feldman Robin & Ira Freedman Barbara Goldstein Evelyn & Jerry Holt Carole & Jerry Miller Roberta & Norma Feldman Evelyn & Jerry Holt HAPPY ANNIVERSARY Roberta & Norma Feldman Robin & Ira Freedman Barbara Goldstein Lynn Hartman Evelyn & Jerry Holt Jack Rotstein Helen & Mike Farb March Anniversaries (5) Rita & Bill Pender (6) Linda & Don Holbert (16) Karen & Charles Hechtman (19) Adrienne & Larry Cooperman (23) Marilyn & Sonny Freedman (24) Beth & Steven Tell Get Well Wishes To Lynn Hartman Helen & Mike Farb Dr. Marvin lewis Lynn Hartman MARK YOUR CALENDAR AND PLAN TO JOIN US AT OUR 2013 DEEPSTACK CHARITY CLASSIC ON SUNDAY, MAY, 5TH

8 V OLU ME 1 6, I S SU E 6 PAGE 8 JEWISH FEDERATION OF VOLUSIA AND FLAGLER COUNTIES 470 Andalusia Avenue - Ormond Beach, Florida (386) FAX. # (386) Dear Congregants: The collection for the Walk-a-Thon was the best ever. We collected over $4,600 which definitely helps our food bank. Thank you Rabbi Kane, Congregation B nai Torah volunteers and the Deepstack Charity Classic for covering all the expenses, therefore 100% went to help the less fortunate in our community. On Sunday, March 10th, there will be a Chocolate Seder sponsorced by the Women s Division of the Jewish Federation. This Seder will be under the supervision of Lynne Ritter and her committee. Two years ago, she undertook this tremendous job and the event was superb. Every woman who attended said that it was the highlight of the year. They can only accommodate 50 women because there is a lot of work involved in this venue. It is exclusive for families who donate the minimum of $500 to the various charities of the Jewish Federation in The cost is $54 which will be given to the 2013 Passover Appeal. We have many Jewish people who can t afford the food for Passover and these funds will help the Federation to supply them with the food for the Passover Holidays. The Chocolate Seder will be held at Temple Beth-El. For reservations send your check to Mrs. Sue Abel, 8 Creek Bend Way, Ormond Becah, FL Don t miss this event! The Senior Seder will be held on Wednesday, March 20th 2013 at Indigo Banquet Center at 11:00am. For most of these seniors from assisted living and nursing homes, this is the only tradition of the Passover Holiday that they will experience. Lunch, including the famous matzo ball soup and Ray Max s famous charoset, entertainment and Passover Seder plates for each table. A Passover appeal letter has been sent out and we would appreciate any donation, large or small to defray the expenses of this luncheon. The Endowment Committee of the Jewish Federation is again giving out grants from the interest they receive from their principal. In order to present a grant, rules will have to be observed. Grant rules will be sent to each Temple. Please send in your grant request to Mrs. Lynne Ritter, President of the Endowment Fund, 470 Andalusia Avenue, Ormond Beach, FL by the beginning of May. These grants cannot b used to benefit any one person. Have a joyful and spiritual Passover. Yours truly, Gloria Max, Executive Director LIBRARY NOTES: By Dr. Marvin Lewis Herman Wouk, noted Jewish author of the Caine Mutiny, winner of the Pulitzer Prize in 1952, has written his latest work of fiction at the age of 97. Entitled The Lawgiver, it relates the contemporary effects of a group of cinema moguls to put together a movie about the life of Moses. Be forewarned, the life of Moses is not the subject of the book but a rich array of personalities that are; ranging from producers to directors, lawyers and the writer: a delusional daughter of a Hasidic Rabbi. The book is rich with Jewish content and the story is told through a seamless library of letters, s and notes, the author and his late wife are characters in the novel. The writing is perfect prose and the novel is 230 pages but reads easily. Putting together a movie is an interesting and topical subject and Mr. Wouk masterfully includes love, affairs, treachery and conflict in a unique fashion. We thank Dr. Lewis for this month s book review. We are looking for someone to write a review for March. Please call Melissa at or cbt@cfl.rr.com if you would like to do one. Melissa will be replacing me in February and we welcome her aboard. Vicki

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VOLUME 16, ISSUE 6 PAGE 13 Please support our wonderful advertisers. OFFICE HOURS BY APPOINTMENT PHONE ( 386 ) 252-5578 - FAX ( 3 86 ) 257-3660 SIDNEY POSSICK, M.D., P.A. DERMATOLOGY SKIN DISEASES - SKIN CANCER Gift Shop News Do you need a Holiday, Bar/Bat Mitzvah, Birthday, Anniversary, Get Well, Shower, Wedding, Graduation, etc.

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10 VOLUME 16, ISSUE 6 PAGE 13 Please support our wonderful advertisers. OFFICE HOURS BY APPOINTMENT PHONE ( 386 ) FAX ( 3 86 ) SIDNEY POSSICK, M.D., P.A. DERMATOLOGY SKIN DISEASES - SKIN CANCER Gift Shop News Do you need a Holiday, Bar/Bat Mitzvah, Birthday, Anniversary, Get Well, Shower, Wedding, Graduation, etc. gift? The Gift Shop can make your shopping easy with a large selection of, unique items and prices that are affordable. If you need a special item, there are catalogs you can look through and special-order from. Just call Lea Moskowitz and she will work with you to locate and get the desired item. Call ( ) or stop by the office if you wish to purchase something Monday - Friday, 10 am to 2 pm Melissa will be happy to help you. The Jewish War Veterans of Volusia/Flagler Counties, Post #300 are proud to be the oldest veterans service organization in the U.S. We the members, invite all veterans and their wives to our monthly Breakfast/Meeting. We provide aid to all veterans, regardless of race or religion. For further information, contact Stan Kates (386) or Irv Hoffman (386)

11 T O R AH T I M E S A MONTHLY NEWSLETTER OFFICERS & BOARD OF TRUSTEES Co - Presidents Co - Vice Presidents Co - Treasurers Recording Secretary Trustees ( ) Trustees ( ) Religious School Chairs Sisterhood Co - Presidents Past Presidents Bari Amols Dr. Charles Stein Barbara Goldstein Ed Rothberg Charles Moskowitz Charlie Shalett Sandy Zimbler Larry Babitts Mike Farb George Selis Kim Selis Dr. David Turetsky Harriette Flavio Judy Kane Saralee Morrissey Philip Ringle Debra Rodensky Julie Liebman Dr. Ken Nusbaum Roberta Feldman Barbara Ringle Norman Feldman Lea Moskowitz Congregation B'nai Torah 403 N. Nova Road Ormond Beach, FL , Fax cbt@cfl.rr.com Website ( FIRST CLASS MAIL The Mitzvah Corps will be visiting the soup kitchen on Sunday, March 10th. We need volunteers! Please sign up for 9:00am-11:45am or 11:30am- 1:30pm. Call Melissa The next adult B nai Mitzvah class will be on Sunday, March 17th. Congratulations to Charles and Suzanne Stein on the upcoming wedding of their daughter Beth. Don t forget the first night s REMINDERS FROM THE RABBI Seder will take place on Monday, March 25th. See the flyer in this issue. The Passover Services will be Tuesday and Wednesday, March 26th and 27th and Monday and Tuesday, April 1st and 2nd. All services begin at 9:30am. Valerie: The Visiting Committee meeting will be Tuesday, March 19th at 11:00am in the Temple Library.

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