June 2017 7 Sivan 6 Tammuz Volume 25 Issue 6 Torah Times Together we honor G-d and Torah, Promote Spiritual Growth, and Strengthen Our Community Special Points of Interest: Picture Review pg. 2 CBT Co-President s Message pg. 3 When it comes to high school and college graduations, the end is really just the beginning. That s the case with three young congregants who grew up attending services and religious school classes at Temple B nai Torah. Please join in and congratulate the academic accomplishments of Kyla Amols, Tommy Morrissey and Brielle Goldberg as they begin their next chapters in life. Kyla Amols Graduated: Florida State University. Major: Theater. Immediate plans: Move to New York City in August and find a job in theater production, possibly as an executive assistant in casting or an assistant production manager. I d do pretty much anything. I m open to see what comes my way, she said. I m excited. A bunch of my friends and family members live up to there Tommy Morrissey Graduated: Florida State University. Major: Actuarial science. Immediate plans: Travelling to Ireland in June on a vacation with his father before returning to Tallahassee to start a fulltime job at Capital Health Plan, a health care provider, where he interned. He will be working in the field of Medicare. Actuarial science minimizes future risk by offering predictions of what will happen. Bulletin Story by Ray Weiss Brielle Goldberg Graduated: Flagler/Palm Coast High School. School in fall: Winthrop University (Rock Hill, S.C.) Major: International business. Highlight of high school: Definitely doing marching band for four years, the football games and yearly competitions, said Brielle, who played the sousaphone. By the way, her graduation ceremony took place exactly five years after her bat mitzvah. June Schedule pg. 4 Rabbi s Reminders pg. 14 Inside this issue: Co-Presidents Message Ritual Committee Report 3 3 Announcements 4 Calendar 5 Judy Kane by Carole Miller 6 Sisterhood Report 7 Jewish Federation Report Religious School Report 8 9 Ada K. Siegel Committee Report 9 The Poker Committee along with Chuck Weisman and Scott Frank want to show their appreciation for all your efforts to make The Deepstack Charity Classic Poker Tournament 2017 Such a great success!!! Please join them for Dinner and Door Prizes on June 7th 6:30 pm @ Carrabba s ItalIan GrIlle 2200 W. International Speedway Boulevard Daytona Beach Birthdays and Anniversaries 10 Thank You 11 Rabbi s Note 14
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Co-President s Message by Alan S. Kisseloff and Charles Moskowitz Page 3 Shalom: We hope that everyone had a great Memorial Day weekend and attended some concerts and Memorial Day services around the community. Shavuot began on Tuesday evening and hopefully when you read this we can say that we had minyons at both Wednesday and Thursday morning services. Congratulations to the officers and board members who were elected at the annual congregational meeting held on May 15 th. One of the items that was discussed was the proposed amendments to our By-Laws. In response to requests from some members in attendance we will conduct one or two By-Laws workshops in the near future, so keep an eye out for those dates. In the meantime please read the proposed amended By-Laws and forward any questions or comments that you may have to both of us as soon as possible. teers from CBT who made it all possible. We are looking forward to Asher Ravede s Bar-Mitzvah the weekend of June 16 th. We hope that everyone has a happy and a healthy summer season. Safe travels for those of you leaving the area during the summer months. For those remaining home, please join us for services as often as you can. Alan and Charles THIS WAS TAKEN AT RELIGIOUS SCHOOL TOT AND KIDS SHABBAT AND SUNDAY SCHOOL The poker tournament occurred on May 21 st and was well attended. Many thanks to Scott Frank, Chuck Weisman, Helen Farb and Harry Lasris, the Rabbi and Valerie for all of their extensive time and effort put forth to make the event a success. We also thank the many volun-
Page 4 June Schedule Wed June 7th 6:30 pm Poker Tournament Appreciation Dinner Carrabba s Italian Grille 2200 W. International Speedway Blvd, Daytona Beach Fri June 9th 6:00 pm Kid and Tot Shabbat * Fri June 9th 7:30 pm Board Installation Sat June 10th 10:00 am Lunch and Torah Study Fri June 16th & 17th Asher Revede Bar Mitsvah Sun June 18th Father s Day Sat June 24th Lunch and Torah Study Sun June 25th Movies with the Rabbi Requires RSVP by Monday, June 5th to 386 672 1174 or cbt@cfl.rr.com Yahrzeits Mel Abrams by Bonnie Berns Gail Freedman by Ira Freedman Ida Brown by Norman Freedman Alan Calton by Robin Freedman Jack Polonsky by Sema Friedman-Macomber The Sanctuary of Congregation B nai Torah houses impressive memorial boards. Memorial plaques with the names of our dearly departed loved ones adorn the boards. A brass memorial plaque with the name of your departed loved one enscribed thereon can be added to the Memorial Board for a donation of $300.00 Robert Silverman by Sema Friedman-Macomber Sara Rudnitzky by Evelyn Holt Pepe Kirschbaum by Evelyn Holt Ken Kallick by Lauren Hoven Bertha Josephson by Linda Holbert Daniel Landau by Max Landau May Nebrasky by Rita Pender
Congregation B nai Torah 7 Sivan to 6 Tammuz Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 4 10 Sivan 5 11 Sivan 6 12 Sivan 7 13 Sivan Poker App Dinner 6:30 pm Carraba s 1 7 Sivan 2 8 Sivan 3 9 Sivan 8 14 Sivan 9 15 Sivan Kid and Tot Shabbat 6 pm 7:30 pm Board Installation 11 17 Sivan 12 18 Sivan 13 19 Sivan 14 20 Sivan 15 21 Sivan 16 22 Sivan Asher Ravede Bar Mitzvah 18 24 Sivan Father s Day 25 1 Tammuz Movies with the Rabbi 10 16 Sivan Lunch and Torah Study 17 23 Sivan Asher Ravede Bar Mitzvah 19 25 Sivan 20 26 Sivan 21 27 Sivan 22 28 Sivan 23 29 Sivan 24 30 Sivan Lunch and Torah Study 26 2 Tammuz 27 3 Tammuz 28 4 Tammuz 29 5 Tammuz 30 6 Tammuz
Page 6 Torah Times Judy Kane by Carole Miller Judy hails from St. Paul Minnesota where she attended school, graduated, got married, had 4 children, 2 girls Betsy and Debbie and 2 boys Brian and David. She is the grandmother of 7 and great grandmother of 2. Her hobbies are gardening, cooking, baking, painting. She enjoys playing a game of tennis, golfing, knitting and playing cribbage. Judy also plays piano. Judy s brother is deceased She and her husband were snowbirds to the area for many years. Her husband of 54 years died 10 years ago. At that time Judy relocated to Ormond Beach. Her Temple activities include being a Kitchen Angel. She served for 4 years on the Board of Congregation B nai Torah. Judy had her Bat Mitzvah at age 61. Judy was President of Mt. Zion Sisterhood for 5 years, a temple with a membership of 800 families Judy has been on the Minnesota Board of Jewish Family Services, the Board of Council of Churches, and the Board of Temple Trustees for 7 years at Mt Zion Temple She also served on the board of Second Harvest and the Food Shelf Project. Judy wrote programs for Friday night services while at Mt Zion Temple as they had a formal sermon each week. She won a National Award for Jews by Choice. She has been invited to speak at Temples in Chicago, California, and Omaha. The beautiful garden that is planted in the front yard of the temple is her handiwork
Page 7 Torah Times Sisterhood News by Barbara Goldstein The end of another year is upon us Sisterhood has kept up its tradition of supporting the Congregation by its fundraising activities. Our largest one the Year Book is now being put together. We need your Jewels and Memorials (along with your check) sent to us by the end of June. But, we also need your help in getting ads from businesses you frequent. If you need forms to take with you to solicit these ads, just give the office a call. We ll also be working on having other fund-raising activities for the coming year. Also, please remember, that we need congregants to help us out with Friday night Onegs and Saturday Kiddishes. Without additional help there may come a time when we won t be able to have these two end-of-service events. Our end-of-year meeting was held at Leanhs Restaurant and the new Executive and Board was announced. Rabbi will install everyone at the Friday night service, This is the new Sisterhood Board for 2017-2018. Executive Board and Trustees For Sisterhood 2017-2018 President.Compendium VP Programming... Barbara Gordon VP Fund Raising... Sema Friedman Macomber VP Catering...Lea Moskowitz... Rita Pender VP Membership.... Helen Farb...Mary Lande VP Garden..... Judy Kane...Lorna Beck Treasurer....Lea Moskowitz Corresponding Secretary... Carole Miller Librarian.Barbara Gordon Advisor.Barbara Goldstein Trustees Betty Berdichevsky, Barbara Singer, Valerie Kane, Eileen Selis, Carin Rothberg, Sue Abel, Judith Walters PAST PRESIDENTS Barbara Goldstein (2016-2017) Barbara Goldstein, Sandy Zimbler (2015-2016) Sue Goldberg (2014-2015) Sue Abel, Helen Farb, Carol Hyman (2013-2014) Roberta Feldman, Barbara Ringle (2011-2013) Rita Pender (2010-2011) Lynn Hartman (2008-2011)* Caryl Shalett (2006-2008) Lois Liebman (2003-2006) Jo Ann Singer (2001-2006)* Marilyn Freedman (2000-2001), Eileen Selis (2000-2001) Ruth Josephson (1998-2000)* *Deceased Recording Secretary... Sandy Zimbler
Page 8 Torah Times Jewish Federation of Volusia and Flagler Counties 470 Andalusia Avenue-Ormond Beach, Florida 32174 (386) 672-0294 The School Supply Project needs funds. Please, Please donate at least $25.00 to purchase a quality backpack with school supplies appropriate for their age group for disadvantaged children in Volusia & Flagler Counties. The supplies and backpack retail for $80.00 and it cost us $25.00. This is a mitzvah. The Federation doesn't choose the students, the counselors of each school know best who is in need. Please make your check out to School Supply Kits, 470 Andalusia Avenue, Ormond Beach, Fl 32174 or use Pay Pal or Razoo for fedvf@aol.com. For the last number of years we have supplied 7,000 students each year and in the last 21 years - 95,000 students. The Humanitarian Award given to Gale Lemerand and Gloria Max by the Florida State Elks on April 22nd was a fantastic event. Over 45 members of the Jewish Community joined the delightful party at the Daytona Beach Hilton. The roaring 20's costumes were magnificent and the jazz band from Epcot with the Red Hot Momma singer was enjoyed by all. It was especially nice that Gloria's family her brother, sister-in-law and cousin came in from Toronto, Canada and her brother-in-law from Charleston, West Virginia and last but not least her grandson came in from Madison, Wisconsin. On April 30th, the Holocaust Observance at Temple Beth-el was very well received by nearly 300 in attendance. The speaker Gene Klein, a holocaust survivor intrigued everyone. We heard from a lot of folks that it was the best one yet. Thank you to the volunteers, especially Marta Weisberg who baked. On May the 7th, the Major Gifts dinner at Greektown Taverna was enjoyed by all. The speaker Luis Fleishman gave us a history of the Peace Process and the food and the staff were excellent. Hold the date: On June 8th, the Annual Meeting will be held at Temple Beth-el at 7:00 p.m. Our guest speaker Dr. Jeffrey F. Addicott is currently a full Professor of Law and the Director of Terrorism Law at St. Mary's University School of Law at San Antonio, Texas. He will speak first. Topic Radical Islam- Why? Confronting Jihad at home and abroad. Speakers are expensive and we thank Tiger Bay for allowing us to have him to speak to the community at large. This event is free and open to the public. Marvin Miller and Steve Unatin Co-President & Gloria Max Executive Director
Page 9 Volume 25 Issue 6 June 7th Appreciation Dinner @ Carrabba s Italian Grille 2200 W. International Speedway Blvd RSVP by Monday, June 5th to 386-6732-1174 or cbt@cfl.rr.com Fri June 9th 7:30 pm Board Installation Sat June 10th 10:00 am Lunch and Torah Study Fri/Sat June 16th & 17th Asher Ravede Bar Mitzvah The Poker Committee along with the CBT Men s club want to show their appreciation for all your efforts to make The Deepstack Charity Classic Poker Tournament 2017 such a great success! Please join us for Dinner and Door Prizes!!! DATE: Wednesday, June 7 TIME: 6:30 p.m. LOCATION: Carrabba s Italian Grille 2200 W. International Speedway Blvd. Daytona Beach Sun June 18th Sun June 25th Father s Day Movies with the Rabbi Please RSVP by Monday, June 5 to 386-672-1174 or cbt@cfl.rr.com Religious School News by Helen Farb RELIGIOUS SCHOOL REPORT June 2017 I would like to thank everyone for the beautiful flowers given to me at Religious School Shabbat on Saturday. March, 13. It was a lovely gift. I have enjoyed this year and it was very special to see so many children participate in the service Friday night and Saturday morning. It was thrilling to see all the children singing together. We will do some activities this summer so look on the internet site for dates. Looking forward to Asher Ravede's Bar Mitzvah on Friday, June 16 and Saturday, June 17. Please come and show him your support. Have a great summer.!! Helen
Page 10 Torah Times June Birthdays and Anniversaries 1 Michael Chuven 15 Jim Ravede 24 Pauline Berman 4 Shoshana Ravede 15 Zoe Erin Newfield 25 Evelyn Landau 4 Max Landau 18 Jerry Miller 26 Jay Beggelman 16 Bonnie and Dr. David Turetsky 7 David Offenberg 7 Nancy Nusbaumn 9 Rosalie Morrissey 12 Ashe Ravede 18 Carin Rothberg 20 Alannah Silverstein 21 Judy Kane 24 Alvin Macomber 28 Brittany Kisseloff 28 Sherry Armstrong 16 Beverly and Dr. Marvin Lewis 18 Mary and Jay Beggelman 27 Warren and Kim Williams-Heap 14 Bob Gershon Birthday and Anniversary Donations Happy Birthday to Michael Chuven Happy Birthday to David Offenberg Happy Birthday to Jim Ravede From Harvey and Barbara Singer Happy Birthday to Carin Rothberg Happy Birthday to Judy Kane From Harvey and Barbara Singer Happy Birthday to Alvin Macomber Happy Birthday to Evelyn Ladau Happy Birthday to Sherry Armstrong Help Wanted: Volunteer Librarian Congregation B nai Torah 386-672-1174 Happy Anniversary to Bonnie and Dr. David Turetsky Happy Anniversary to Beverly and Dr. Marvin Lewis Happy Anniversary to Ellen and Alan Rabin Happy Anniversary to Mary and Jay Beggelman
Page 11 Volume 25 Issue 6 Congratulations to Max Landau on being named Community Volunteer of the Quarter by the Sheriff of Volusia County! Congratulations to Gloria Max, Executive Director of the Jewish Federation of Volusia and Flagler Counties on being named Humanitarian of the Year by the Florida State Elks Association We Need You! Consider becoming A Kitchen Angel call the office or more info Thank You to all the members of CBT for being such a kind and wonderful family who welcomed me and helped make my job so easy! Peggy Calling all volunteers there are lots of way to help out in YOUR Temple---Please take the time to step up and help. Updates Thank you to Dr. & Mrs. Phillip Shapiro for their donation on behalf of Lea and Charlie Moskowitzs Anniversary We are continually updating our Yahrzeit and birthday/ anniversary database. Please contact the office if you have any additions or changes that need to be made to your family s information. Thank You
Page 12 Torah Times OFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS Co-Presidents: Alan S. Kisseloff and Charles Moskowitz Vice President: Ken Haberman Co-Treasurers: Harry Lasris and Barbara Singer Secretary: Robin Freedman Men s Club President: Eric Liebman Religious School Co-Chairs: Helen Farb and Evan Sherman Immediate Past President: Saralee Morrissey Congregation B nai Torah 401/403 N. Nova Road Ormond Beach, FL 32174 Phone: 386-672-1174 Email: cbt@cfl.rr.com Office Hours: Monday Friday 10:00 AM 2:00 PM Previous Past Presidents: Bari Amols, Dr. Charles Stein,Norman Feldman and Harvey Singer Two Year Board of Directors: Mike Chuven, Howard Silverstein Rita Pender, Ken Haberman and Ray Weiss One Year Board of Directors: Jesse Acosta, Debra Rodensky, Scott Selis, Jill Goldsmith and Michael Sznapstajler Contact Lea Moskowitz or Rita Pender to sponsor an Oneg or Kiddush in honor of your special event.
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Page 14 Rabbi s Reminders: June 7th Appreciation Dinner @ Carrabba s Italian Grille 2200 W. International Speedway Blvd RSVP by Monday, June 5th to 386-6732-1174 or cbt@cfl.rr.com Friday June 9th 7:30 pm Board Installation Saturday June 10th 10:00 am Lunch and Torah Study Frid/Sat June 16th & 17th Asher Revede Bar Mitzvah Sunday June 18th Father s Day Sunday June 25th Movies with the Rabbi 401-403 N. Nova Rd Ormond Beach, FL 32174 Phone: 386-672-1174 Fax: 386-672-6834 E-mail: cbt@cfl.rr.com We re on the web: mybnaitorah.com MAILING LABEL: Postage Required A Note from Rabbi... Welcome to Summer at Congregation Bnai Torah! First, let me thank all of the Board Members who have served during the last year. Double thanks to those who will continue to serve. A special shout of appreciation to the outgoing sisterhood president, Barbara Goldstein, who navigated a difficult year with graciousness. month for us. Kid and Tot Shabbat continues on Friday, June 9th at 6pm, with the Installation of the Board of Directors during the 7:30 service. Lunch and Torah Study continues the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month with June 10th (Deli and Knishes!) and June 24th (Lox and Bagels) designated as June dates. June 25th brings Movies with the Rabbi, as we adventure to the Animated feature "Cars 3". Finally, save the date for our annual Summer Splash on Sunday July 9th. Thanks to all of our volunteers...and see you at services! Rabbi S. David Kane June brings an exciting