Temple Ahavat Shalom Information Package

Temple Ahavat Shalom Information Package 1575 Curlew Road Palm Harbor, Florida 34683 (727) 785-8811 Fax: (727) 785-8822 www.ahavatshalom.org Rabbi Gary Klein

MEMBERSHIP DUES SCHEDULE 2016-2017 Rabbi s Circle* (Lifetime)... $50,000 (Includes dues, URJ, Religious School,... Building Maintenance) The Sages*... $25,000 (Includes dues, URJ, Religious School,... Building Maintenance) Maimonides*... $10,000 (Includes dues, URJ, Religious School, Building Maintenance) Prophets*... $7500 (Includes dues, URJ, Religious School, Building Maintenance) President s Circle*... $6500 (Includes dues, URJ, Religious School, Building Maintenance) Torah Circle*... $5500 (Includes dues, URJ, Building Maintenance) Jerusalem Circle*... $4000 (Includes dues, URJ, Building Maintenance) Patron Membership*... $3400 (Includes dues, URJ Building Maintenance) Chai Circle*... $3000 (Includes dues, URJ, Building Maintenance) Retired Patron Membership * (Level 1)... $1825 (Includes dues, URJ) Retired Patron Membership* (Level 2)... $1525 (Includes dues, URJ) Family Membership... $2610 Single Parent... $1330 Retired Couple Membership... $1365 Individual Membership... $1100 Retired Individual Membership... $870 Payment Schedule: Fifty percent (50%) of dues, PLUS Religious School fees MUST BE PAID IN FULL before school registration and issuance of High Holy Days tickets. We honor those individuals and families who choose to pay $3,000 or more as dues for the year. Your name will be engraved on a plaque in the lobby. Retirees who pay $1,525 or more will also be considered patrons.

MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION (Please include the year for all dates included on the application) NAME(S): Single/Married/Divorced DATE: APPLICANT S FULL NAME: Mr./Mrs./Ms./Dr. SPOUSE: Mr/Mrs/Ms/Dr. ADDRESS: CITY/STATE: ZIP CODE: TELEPHONE: E-MAIL: SPOUSE EMAIL: HOME FAX NUMBER: OCCUPATION: APPLICANT: EMPLOYED AT: BUSINESS PHONE: BUSINESS FAX: CELL PHONE: SPOUSE: EMPLOYED AT: BUSINESS PHONE: BUSINESS FAX: CELL PHONE: AREAS OF INTEREST: (Indicate: A= Applicant, S=Spouse, B=Both) ( ) Adult Education ( ) Early Childhood Center ( ) Sunday School Teacher ( ) Monthly Bulletin ( ) Fund Raising Committee ( ) Hebrew School Teacher ( ) Social Action committee ( ) Membership Committee ( ) Youth Group (Grades 4 and 5) ( ) Choir ( ) New Members Welcoming Committee ( ) Jr. Youth Group (Grades 6-8) ( ) Couples Club ( ) Religious School Committee ( ) Sr. Youth Group (Grades 9-12) ( ) Brotherhood ( ) Sisterhood FORMER CITY OF RESIDENCE: PREVIOUS TEMPLE AFFILIATION (if any): HOW DID YOU HEAR ABOUT TEMPLE AHAVAT SHALOM? WEDDING ANNIVERSARY (if applicable): BIRTHDAY: APPLICANT SPOUSE: (Continued on reverse side) Revised 06.21.2016

CHILDREN LIVING AT HOME: NAME AGE DATE OF BIRTH HEBREW NAME Please list YAHRZEITS (including the year) that you wish to be remembered in the bulletin and by the Rabbi from the bema. NAME RELATIONSHIP MONTH/DAY/YEAR (A=Applicant) (S=Spouse) In the event of an emergency, are there any relatives or friends that the Temple should contact? If so, please list below. Please list any special talents you (or members of your family list names) would enjoy sharing with our members; for example, singing, musical instruments, sewing, crafts, cooking, calligraphy, carpentry, etc. Any additional comments or information that you would like the Temple to know please feel free to list below. Signature Date Signature Date Thank you and Welcome to Temple Ahavat Shalom. We are grateful to have you as a member of our congregation! In order to help you become more a part of our congregational family, we are sharing the non-financial portions of this form with our Rabbi, our professional staff and the members of our board.

Religious Education at Temple Ahavat Shalom Weaner Religious School Jewish tradition teaches; "One who increases Torah, increases life." At Temple Ahavat Shalom bringing Torah to life is our sacred vocation and we are honored to be the avenue in which your child finds his Jewish spirituality. The objectives of Jewish education at Temple Ahavat Shalom are: To know that all Jewish values are Torah-based. To develop an awareness of, and a sensitivity to, moral issues. To understand that making moral choices demands thought and effort. To understand that Jewish values have an application to our behavior in the wider community. To develop a familiarity with Hebrew terminology. To feel a sense of comfort and familiarity with Jewish prayer, rituals and important home ceremonies. To read fluently from the Siddur, picking out key words that help students understand prayers' themes, and to be able to discuss the concept of each prayer in English. To be able to walk into any synagogue and participate in holiday and Shabbat services. To act in accordance with Jewish values when faced with a moral dilemma. At Temple Ahavat Shalom we are dedicated to making these goals a reality for all our children. We, along with Rabbi Klein work endlessly to assure that all children have the opportunity to absorb as much from their religious education as possible. It is important that they view our synagogue as a house of worship, a house of study, and a home where their soul is born and molded. We look forward to meeting with you and your family and sharing with you all that religious education at Temple Ahavat Shalom has to offer. Gayle Maller Religious School Principal Norman Smith Hebrew School Principal

Weaner Religious School Tuition Fees 2016-2017 Please note: All Religious School Tuition Fees must be paid in full prior to the start of school (August 28, 2016), unless other arrangements have been made. GRADE TUITION Pre-K....... $250.00 Kindergarten... $435.00 1 st... $435.00 2 nd... $435.00 3 rd... $562.00 4 th... $562.00 5 th... $620.00 6 th... $995.00 7 th... $1,900.00 8 th... $375.00 9 th... $795.00 Senior Study (Grades 10, 11 & 12)... $150.00 All students must be children of Temple Ahavat Shalom members. Bar/Bat Mitzvah Prep tuition for children entering from Jewish Day School $1,900. If additional studies are required fees increase $2,100.

Krieger ECC Welcomes All Children Ages 1-5 Full Day Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Half Day Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (1 yr. old) Half Day Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (ages 2-5) 3 Day and 5 Day Options Flexible Scheduling Contact Us: 727-785-8811 ext. 3 Krieger Early Childhood Center is dedicated to inspiring life-long learners in a Jewish setting, while meeting today's standards for school readiness. Our comprehensive curriculum incorporates a balanced educational approach that is developmentally appropriate and research based. We promote a developmentally appropriate environment within a caring, nurturing atmosphere where children can explore, discover, and participate in their surroundings. We will foster the development of a positive self-esteem, curiosity, imagination, caring for others, and the ability to play both cooperatively and independently. Good moral character values are incorporated into our daily curriculum along with positive behavior strategies to help our learners become successful and successful. KECC provides a comprehensive curriculum incorporating the following domains: Language and Literacy Math and Sciences Approaches to Learning The Arts/Creative Expression Social and Emotional Development Physical Development

The Krieger Early Childhood Center respects and nurtures your child s individuality. Our environment is both rich in Jewish culture and diverse in opportunity. There are daily opportunities for children to explore and enjoy the richness of our Jewish heritage, experiences through creative art, books, music, foods and cooking, stories and drama. We explore and celebrate Shabbat, Jewish Holidays, festivals and traditions in an atmosphere that fosters a positive Jewish identity. Some of our activities included: Apples and Honey Market Stands Shake the Lulav and Eat Lunch in the Sukkah Chanukah and Purim family projects Planting and TuB Shevat Seder Purim costume parade and Megillah reading Passover Interactive Play and Model Seder Weekly Shabbat with our Rabbi Come laugh and enjoy your children with our teachers and families as we help to build confidence and self-esteem to empower your child for the challenges to come. Your family will have many opportunities to become part of our larger Temple Ahavat Shalom community. Children become lifelong learners When they have active, meaningful hands-on experiences When they are complex thinkers When they have rich literacy experiences When they are socially competent Give your child an early childhood experience that will last a lifetime! Please call Megan Hill, Preschool Director, at 727-785-8811 ext. 3 for a tour of our Krieger Early Childhood Center and for additional information regarding programs and fees.

ADULT EDUCATION Below are examples of some of the classes that Temple Ahavat Shalom offers during the year for adults. We hope that you will join us in expanding your knowledge in Judaism. Introduction to Judaism. Rabbi Klein teaches this class on Sunday mornings. It is for anyone who is new to Judaism or is a non-jewish spouse who wants to provide a Jewish home for his or her spouse and children. This class is also part of our program of helping people who wish to choose Judaism as their religion. It is also for Jews who wish to refresh their Jewish knowledge. We study the tools Judaism gives us as to responding to life goals. Tuesday Adult Jewish Studies with Rabbi Klein is offered on Tuesday mornings. Rabbi teaches a course on a new topic each year. Lunch N Learn Torah Study: The Class meets every Thursday at noon, utilizing the ground breaking new book, The Torah: A Woman s Commentary as well as other biblical commentaries and sources. No prior knowledge is required and you can join at any time. Hebrew Course for Adults: Taught by our member, Paula Rosoff, this class is open to anyone who wants to brush up on their Hebrew prayer reading. If there is enough interest to start a new beginner class we will add it to the schedule. The beginner class is designed for adults who want to use Hebrew when celebrating Judaism at home and in the synagogue. Students will learn how to pronounce the Hebrew letters and vowels, enabling them to read the essential Hebrew prayers. Tuition is $50. Please call the Temple office to register. We also offer numerous holiday workshops, special lectures and cultural programs.

Junior Youth Group Fun for kids in Grades 6 th, 7 th and 8 th Parties, meetings, trips, mitzvah projects and much more! Senior Youth Group Fun for kids in Grades 9 th, 10 th, 11 th and 12 th Parties, away conventions, mitzvah projects, field trips, events with local youth groups, leadership training and much more! Chaverim Youth Group Fun for kids in 4 th and 5 th Grade! Parties, meetings, trips, mitzvah projects and much more! For more information on all our Youth Groups call our Youth Director Anne-Marie Cumming at 727.789.1191.

Our Purpose Engaging in Temple projects and activities that provide meaningful services to our community, sponsoring and promoting community-building projects, and giving members the opportunity to explore and celebrate their male Jewish spirit. Projects Food Bank Mitzvah Project High Holiday Ushering Friday Night Welcoming Brotherhood Shabbat Service Sukkah Building Welcome Back Religious School BBQ Purim Carnival Super Bowl Extravaganza Temple Wide Picnic Community Support Projects Chanukah Latke Serving and Concert Support Men's Night Out Social Events Benefits of Membership Directly Supporting Temple Events Satisfaction from performing Mitzvot Good Times Camaraderie Networking Opportunities Brotherhood Sponsored Support your Temple, make new friends, and promote your Jewish heritage by becoming a member of TAS Brotherhood. We offer a wide array of social, fundraising, and charitable events that provide enormous opportunities to perform mitzvot, make new friends, and share good times. For membership information please contact Mark Sorokurs (sorokurs@hotmail.com) or Art Dryce (vap82@msn.com).

The Social Action Committee of Temple Ahavat Shalom seeks to foster an ongoing commitment to the ideals and practice of Tikkun Olam as exemplified by Rabbi Chanina Ben Dasa when he said: When deeds exceed learning, learning endures; but when learning exceeds deeds, it does not endure. We will try to accomplish this by inspiring and encouraging the integration of social action into the lives of the Temple community and by engaging in specific actions designed to assist and improve the lives of others. Make Connections Between Worship and Action. Join the Social Action Committee of Temple Ahavat Shalom. Social action at TAS takes a variety of forms: Serving the less fortunate in the Tampa Bay community; Contributing resources to local, national and/or international relief efforts; Encouraging congregants to get involved by exploring issues affecting our community; Collecting goods or services for distribution in the community. Programs of TAS administered by the Social Action Committee include: Holding an annual Mitzvah Day, in conjunction with the Religious School, when the entire Temple family participates in activities designed to enhance the lives of many; Providing information that will help families choose acts of kindness they can perform in the community throughout the year; Organizing holiday dinners for RCS agencies and a dinner in January for Pinellas Hope; Collecting food for distribution to the community via local food banks; Encouraging the recycling of newspapers, magazines, etc. through the use of a bin at the Temple; Providing a Rides Program to Temple services and programs to those who do not have transportation; Providing an explanation of amendments to the Florida Constitution that appear on November ballots. Name email phone Contact: Ellen Woll: eswoll@verizon.net; 727-771-7761, or Jerry Karp: jkarp11@knology.net; 727-441-1628