Temple Beth-El October 2010 Bulletin.

1. OCTOBER 2010/5771 VOLUME XVIV · NO. 2
The Bulletin A monthly publication of Temple beth-el, a reform congregation,
mailed 11 times a year, free to congregation members.
Temple beTh-el
mISSION STATemeNT
Our Temple Beth-El Congregation
worships God in the
Reform Jewish tradition.
We are both diverse and
multigenerational, welcoming
any person or family
wishing to associate themselves
with our Jewish community.
We strive to cultivate a love
of our Jewish cultural heritage
and actively support the State of Israel.
The spirit of tikkun olam (repairing the world)
and a vibrant spirituality
are ingrained within our Congregation.
Our many educational programs
reach deep into the community,
embracing all ages, faiths,
races and ethnic backgrounds.
CONTACT US
Temple beTh-el, 579 N. NOvA ROAd
ORmONd beACh, Fl 32174-4405
Temple phone Temple fax
386-675-6615 386-673-7928
Rabbi Temple beth-el
barry m. Altman School
386-675-6612 386-267-0952
rabbi@templebeth-el.us School fax
386-673-7928
Cantorial Intern
Zev Sonnenstein malka Altman
386-675-6613 director
cantorzev@templebeth-el.us Temple beth-el School,
Religious School
Jeff bigman
& Temple Fitness
Temple president
386-675-6616
386-675-6620
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2. bOARd membeRS
& COmmITTee
CONTACTS
Jeff bigman dATe TIme SeRvICe
President, Friday, Oct. 1 6 p.m. Simchat Torah Dinner
386-675-6620
jeff@templebeth-el.us 7 p.m. Shabbat Family Service
Jeff brok Saturday, Oct. 2 9 a.m. Torah Talk w/Rabbi
President Elect/Treasurer
10:30 a.m. Yiskor Memorial
386-675-6621
jb@templebeth-el.us Friday, Oct. 8 7:30 p.m. Shabbat Service
Trienah Gorman (Oneg sponsors: Waigand and Spertus families)
1st Vice President/Secretary Saturday, Oct. 9 9 a.m. Torah Talk w/Lay led (NO DAVEN)
Fundraising committee
trienah@templebeth-el.us 10:30 a.m. Noah Waigand Bar Mitzvah
mickey Obed Friday, Oct. 15 7:30 p.m. Shabbat Service (Oneg sponsor: Wagner family)
2nd Vice President Saturday, Oct. 16 9/10:30 a.m. Torah Talk/Daven w/Cantor Zev
House Committee
mc3ob@cfl.rr.com Friday, Oct. 22 7:30 p.m. Shabbat Service
michael Furman Saturday, Oct. 23 9/10:30 a.m. Torah Talk/Daven w/Lay Led
Vice President Friday, Oct. 29 6:15 p.m. Tot Shabbat
michael Orfinger 7:30 p.m. Shabbat Service (Oneg sponsor: Berman family)
Vice President
Saturday, Oct. 30 9 a.m. Torah Talk w/Lay led (NO DAVEN)
Richard holtz
Immediate Past President 10 a.m. Berman B’nai Mitzvah
House Liaison Friday, Nov. 5 7 p.m. Family Shabbat Service
Security Committee
richard@templebeth-el.us Saturday, Nov. 6 9 a.m. Torah Talk w/Rabbi
••• 10:30 a.m. Daven w/Rabbi
Rochelle Goodman
Membership Committee Tuesday, Nov. 9 7:30 p.m. Kristallnacht Service
goodmanbuffy3@aol.com Friday, Nov. 12 7:30 p.m. Shabbat Service
Judith Josephson Saturday, Nov. 13 9 a.m. Torah Talk w/Lay Led
Social Action committee
judiandclif@cfl.rr.com 10:30 a.m. Daven w/Lay Led
Gwen Kotler Friday, Nov. 19 7:30 p.m. “Shabbat Rocks” Service
Adult Education
Saturday, Nov. 20 9 a.m. Torah Talk w/Cantor Zev
ghkot@cfl.rr.com
10:30 a.m. Daven w/Cantor Zev
Robert Rothman
Marketing Friday, Nov. 26 7:30 p.m. Shabbat Service
rrothman1@cfl.rr.com
Saturday, Nov. 27 9 a.m. Torah Talk w/Lay Led
barbara Steinberg
WRJ president 10:30 a.m. Daven w/Lay Led
bfsteinbergphd@cfl.rr.com
Rochelle holtz
Volunteerism Committee
rochelleholtz@gmail.com
Steven Katz
Membership Liaison
skinnola@yahoo.com
•••
Loretta Aronson
Deanna Bedford
Barbara Doliner Conley
Cory Danow
Adrienne Grossman
Lewis Heaster
Carolyn Landy
Dr. Steven Levine
David Markowitz
Christine Nuger
Dr Howard Pranikoff
David Sacks
Lyle Trachtman

3. F
A Family That Eats Together
Stays Together: A Sukkot Message
Columbia University. Through from who’s at the table and pathway to guide our children
national observance of this day, what’s happening there. The to make choices that will keep
CASA hopes to raise awareness emotional and social benefits them safe and healthy.
among parents that they that come from family dinners This year, let’s make the
or thousands of years, possess powerful tools to keep are priceless,” says Elizabeth most of the impetus Sukkot
Jews have erected their children substance-free. Planet, CASA’s Vice President. offers for us to take time, in
temporary huts, which Eating dinner as a family
According to CASA, the the midst of our hectic lives, to
become our homes “creates routine opportunities
importance of eating dinner strengthen our relationships.
for the week of this
with your kids cannot be for parental engagement and Even after the holiday, we can
beautiful holiday. The weather
overestimated. A recent CASA communication, two keys to bring the experience of being
is usually lovely, inviting us
survey concluded that “the raising drug-free children.” together in this intimate space
to be outdoors. Sukkot offers
average risky score of teens back into our homes. No
a wonderful opportunity for Jews have traditionally
having dinner with their family matter what the season, we
families to gather around the emphasized the family table
fewer than three nights in a can experience the benefits of
dinner table, under the stars. as the focal point of family
typical week is 75% greater family dinners, knowing that, at
For a few days, we can put and spiritual strength. We
than that of teens having dinner the same time, we are investing
aside the distractions of TV, the can now add another critical
as a family five to seven nights in the well-being of our children
computer and household chores reason for sharing meals, as we
a week.” and our whole family.
and celebrate the holiday and recognize that dinner time is a
our blessings. Even though the Research has consistently valuable opportunity for family
Succah is fragile, what gives it found that the more often kids conversations that provide a
Rabbi Altman
stability is the opportunity for eat dinner with their families,
the family to be together. the less likely they are to smoke,
The primary way of fulfilling drink or use other drugs. They
the mitzvah of “dwelling” in are also likelier to earn good
the succah is eating festive grades in school and maintain
meals there. Because the good communication with their
succah is a modest and simple parents.
structure, we can focus on the “The magic of the family
important people in our lives dinner comes not from
– our families. This year, as the food on the plate but
we are celebrating Sukkot, we
can also take note of “Family
Day-A Day to Eat Dinner with
Your Children” on September
27th, organized by CASA, the
DAVEN WITH KAVANAH
National Center on Addiction February 26, 2011
FULL SHABBAT
and Substance Abuse at
EXPERIENCE
INCLUDING TORAH
SERVICE
EVERY SATURDAY Come celebrate with us!
Temple Beth-El will be 60 years old in 2011! We will be
Kristallnacht
holding a celebration of renewal on February 26, 2011. We
TORAH TALK, 9 A.M.
program
are inviting all our members and friends to a wonderful
DAVEN, 10:30 A.M.
Tuesday, Nov. 9
celebration on that evening, with food and music and
7:30 p.m.
fellowship as we reaffirm our vibrant place in the Jewish
at Temple beth-el
community and the community as a whole. We are also
Guest Speaker Kiddush sponsorships
inviting members and friends who wish to renew their
dr. Grady ballenger available.
Call Therese for details
wedding vows with us on that evening.
dean at Stetson University
Dr. Ballenger will introduce the
Watch your mailbox, more information will be forthcoming
movie “Night and Fog” and lead a
on how you can be part of this wonderful celebration
discussion following the movie
commemoration six wonderful decades!
Co-sponsored by
Temple Beth-El
and the Jewish Federation of
Volusia/Flagler counties

4. T
H
his month I would up and running ... our fund-
like to begin my raising efforts are in full swing,
article with a heart- and we have a full year planned,
felt thanks and a with great social activities,
mazel tov to the social action-Tikkun Olam
Temple Choir for an amazing projects, learning, traveling
job this year at High Holy Day ... just lots of fun, while also
services. There was a lot of making a difference!
time and effort put in by the We also need volunteers to
volunteers. The choir members help feed the less fortunate.
were: Trienah Gorman, Nancy The first Wednesday of each
Reuben, Barbara Steinberg, month is TBE’s day to man the
Gail Weitz, and Juliana Weitz. soup kitchen. There is nothing
ello Dafty This coming year, you will see more rewarding than the feeling
followers, I more of the choir as they will you get after volunteering. We
hope everyone be singing at the service for members are welcome to join need you! If you are interested,
had a great new Temple’s 60th Anniversary. If this intergenerational choir. please call the office and let us
year. As some you sang in the choir in the past Also, if you play an instrument know.
of you know we had a great with Bill, Riselle or Mariana, and would like to be part of this I look forward to seeing you
kickoff and we have tons of we want you to be part of the service, please contact me as at one of our many programs!
events planned for the future. choir for this special service. If
I would love to see more soon as possible. L’Shalom
you would like to participate,
participation so parents urge please contact me. All Temple The Youth groups are both
your kids to come and have a
great time. We have planned
Cantor Zev
everything from lock-ins to
festivals and I wouldn’t want
anyone to miss out on the
fun. Currently to support our
Dafty and J. Dafty endeavors,
we are selling coupon books
for only $20. Any Jr. Dafty or
Dafty member that doesn’t
have any books please speak
to Cantor Zev to help us raise
money for our events. I hope
to see all of you at our next
few events.
Sincerely,
Cory Danow
Youth Group president
Nefesh Committee
needs your help!
If you know of someone
from the congregation who
is ill, in the hospital, etc,
please contact:
minna Kapinos at
386-672-2205 or
alfitiger@cfl.rr.com
so she can contact them and
represent Temple Beth-El
to support them during their
time of need. Your assistance
with this request would be
most appreciated!

5. A
Good Jews? Good Temple Members?
What does it mean on Rosh Hashanah, out on Yom member the equivalent of every event and service. I cringe
to be a “good” Jew? Kippur? Some of the above? All being a “good” Jew? Are you when I hear criticism of any
We learned from of the above? required to attend every service member or Temple leader for
Rabbi Altman on and event? Are you required what they don’t do or don’t
Perhaps the answer lies
Rosh Hashanah, to donate a lot of money? Can attend, how they dress or what
in the heart of the beholder. I
that believing in God is not a you be a good Temple member they do or don’t contribute. So
had a Rabbi in my youth who
prerequisite to being Jewish. if you don’t participate in use your Temple membership
essentially said to do what you
It can’t be DNA either, since Temple leadership, serve on as you feel comfortable – donate
can, meaning do what YOU
we have many Jews by choice, what you can, volunteer when
were comfortable doing. He Committees or volunteer? As
especially here in a Reform you can and attend when you
was a Rabbi of a Conservative President, like Rabbi Morty, I want – you are welcome here
Congregation. Is the answer
Congregation at the time but say do what you can. We want as part of our family in the
the same for everyone? Does
we all knew that his guitar you as part of our Temple family capacity YOU choose.
one require a Yiddishe Kup,
playing tendencies and desire even if you’re just using us for
as my mother used to say? Do Shana Tova,
to be called Rabbi Morty emergencies and High Holy
Jewish Americans have different
would eventually lead him to a Days services or if you attend
characteristics from Jews in
Reform pulpit. I truly enjoyed
Israel, France or Africa? Diet,
Jeff Bigman
dress, culture, music, study, his common sense approach
business, Bris, Bar Mitzvah – to sermons and Judaism (not
what makes a Jew? Patrilineal? unlike Rabbi Altman). In fact,
Matrilineal? Reform, when Karin & I eloped almost
Recontructionist, Conservative, 25 years ago, we did so in Rabbi
Orthodox? What if you’re of Morty’s study.
the revolving door variety – in Is being a “good” Temple
URJ NORTh different modes of teaching
and learning Hebrew, including
AmeRICAN FORUm technological aids and how
Hosted by the URJ South District, Hebrew influences Jewish
November 19-21, 2010 in Atlanta, GA identity. Led by Mira Angrist,
Union Hebrew Specialist, and
Join us to learn with these Melanie Cole Goldberg, Union
Networking Groups: Education Specialist
• ADULT LEARNING: Discover the • SMALL REMOTE CONGREGATIONS:
latest models and techniques Learn more about leadership
used in the field, as presented development; financial health;
by Dr. Ron Cervero of the ways to use technology to
University of Georgia. Led by reach out and enhance worship;
Wendy Grinberg and Rabbi and navigating the Union - all
Joan Glazer Farber, Union Adult from the perspective of a
Learning Specialists small congregation. Led by
• EARLY ENGAGEMENT: Engaging Vicky Farhi, Union Outreach
and retaining young families Specialist, and Rabbi Brian
is crucial to the life of every Zimmerman, South District
synagogue. Join discussions Union Rabbi
of best practices and recent Plus, be part of engaging Torah study
research to help your sessions with Rabbi Dr. Michael
congregation’s efforts.Led Berger and a special workshop on
by Stephanie Fink, Union Leadership Development. Also,
Outreach Specialist, and Cathy enjoy learning and networking
Rolland, Union Early Childhood opportunities, entertainment and
Specialist Shabbat celebration with friends
• HEBREW EDUCATION: Explore the from across North America.

6. O
JUdAICA ShOp
The Harriet Altman-Douguf Our Unwaivering
Commitment
Gift Shop is offering an
opportunity to win a diamond
studded Chai pendant and
to Each Other
companion necklace chain.
Valued at $1,305 and studded
n Rosh Hashanah what to say next, the receiving
with 49 gemstone-grade
when Rabbi person, with careful listening,
diamonds and mounted in 14K
discussed the need can clearly hear and feel
white gold, this unique piece of
for “our unwavering the honesty in the other’s
jewelry is accompanied by an
commitment to each expression. Also, the integrity
official appraisal.
other”, he certainly presented is often visible in the speaker’s
Only 250 tickets are available
a challenge to the members of physical being, and can be
for a suggested minimum
WRJ Sisterhood. In the past, observed.
donation of $10 per ticket.
Tickets will be available at the
I’ve talked about our connection In addition, we support
Temple beginning on Sun.,
to one another, but exploring our commitment by being
Oct. 24, during the League
our commitment to each other respectful to each other. A
of Women Voters event. The
takes the concept of connection polite request is a gentle, verbal
winning ticket will be drawn at
to another level! touch, not a jarring demand that
random on Sat., Feb. 26, 2011, at
Commitment to each feels like a slap.
the Temple’s 60th Anniversary
Celebration. You do not need to
other implies that we are By communicating directly
be present to win.
not just responsible for our with one another there is no
This beautiful pendant can be
organization, but that we have room for misunderstanding,
viewed in the gift shop as well
a responsibility to one another for assumption or for
as at various events between
as women and as Jews. We misinformation that can
Oct. 24 and Feb. 26.
express this in how we behave
For more information, please
hurt or harm someone else.
toward one another:
contact Anna Obed at 386-672-
Rather than telling another
8879 or annaobed@gmail.com.
• With integrity about a situation involving a
third person, it supports our
ALSO: Over the years if you
• With thoughtful listening
commitment to each other by
have collected any Judaica, and
• With respectful, direct
you now wish to down size your
speaking directly with the third
communication
collection, why not donate it to
person.
our gift shop! All donations are
By speaking from the heart WRJ Sisterhood members can
tax deductible. Also, others may
it is nearly impossible to make this a goal for the New
be looking for an item you have
communicate without integrity Year: to work toward creating
but no longer use so it is a way
because the receiving person
to make our gift shop a success.
an unwavering commitment to
can sense the passion and each other. Count me in!
If you are interested in seeing
the care underpinning the
the lovely spiritual objects we’re
communication.
offering, or if you wish to donate
Judaica objects that are in good
Rather than thinking about
Barbara F. Steinberg
condition, call Anna Obed, Gift
Shop Manager, 386-672-8879
WRJ Sisterhood President,
for a personal appointment. 2010-2012
SAve The dATe
Temple Beth-El’s 60th WRJ Sisterhood Calendar of events
Anniversary Celebration will be October 2 Country Western Dance 7:30 PM
on Feb. 26, 2011, and we’d like October 10 WRJ Board Meeting* 9:30 AM
you to join us. There will also October 24 League of Women Voters 2:00 PM
Ballot Issues In tandem with Jewish Brotherhood
be an opportunity to be a part November 5 Family Shabbat Dinner 6:00 PM
of the 60th anniversary Tribute November 14 Fall Carnival/Shopping Spree 12–5 PM
Book. Watch your mailbox for
more information. *All events held at Temple beth-el except WRJ board meeting

7. Calendar Book Wrap Up
W
We want to thank all of you the cost, we are not able to not publish any email or
who have put an ad in the WRJ mail these books to you, so cell phone information in
Calendar Book this year. This please stop by and pick up the book without your prior
year’s book was a tribute to your copy. If you live near written authorization. We get
Harriet Altman-Douguf. She a member who cannot pick the membership listing from
WAS the WRJ Judaica Shop! up their own copy, please the Temple office.
We also want to thank Ellen bring one to them. For those Enjoy the book and visit
Rothenberg for her artistic of you whose emails were our many advertisers. When
talents in the designing of the not included in the Calendar you patronize an advertiser,
cover for the Calendar Book. Book, we apologize. In the please remember to thank
The Calendar Books are in the back of the Calendar Book them for placing an ad in the
lobby of the Temple awaiting is a Congregant Information Calendar Book.
pickup by the members of the Update form. Please take
congregation. a moment to fill it out and
hat a busy
Sincerely,
Unfortunately, because of mail it to the office. We will
month this
Rochelle Holtz &
Adrienne Grossman
has been with
High Holy Days
~ the start of
school with all its activities,
and just getting back to basics.
Volunteerism at the Temple
has been slow. Some of you
have stepped up and showed
your true colors. For that we
say “Thank You”. There are still
many areas where we could
use your help. All we ask is
to volunteer whatever time
you can spare. Pick an area
to volunteer that you have an
expertise in, or just enjoy doing.
It could be in the Temple or the
School. Wherever you would
like to spend your time helping
out is appreciated. It could be
as little as one hour a week or
more. Whatever time you have
to spare. The Temple is high
maintenance. We have a small
staff who works very hard to
make sure everything is kept
running the way it should be.
But there are items that need to
be taken care that are being put
off because of timing; because
of cost. Temple Beth-El is home
to all of us, so please find the
time to help out. Call Therese at
386-675-6615 or myself at 386-
405-6605 for more information
on how you can help.
Rochelle Holtz
Volunteer Coordinator
rochelleholtz@gmail.com

8. OCTOBER 2010 Tishri/Cheshvan 5771 Kiddush Sponsor: Larry & Rita Lee
SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
1 2 Torah Talk 9am
Simchat Torah Daven 10:30 am
Family Dinner All w/Rabbi
6 pm WRJ Line Dance
Family Service 7 pm 7-11pm
3 4 5 6 7 8 Shabbat 9
DAFTY Event 1 pm First day of FEED THE HOMELESS Service Torah Talk 9am
Monday Night School 7:30pm w/Lay led (no Daven)
Jewish Book Club 7pm Oneg Sponsor: Waigand
Waigand & Spertus Bar Mitzvah 10:30 am
Families
10 WRJ Board 11 12 13 14 15 Shabbat 16
meeting Service Torah Talk 9am
9:30 am 7:30pm Daven 10:30 am
Jr. DAFTY Event 1 pm Oneg Sponsor: All w/Cantor Zev
Wagner Family
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
Brotherhood No Monday Night Board Shabbat Torah Talk 9am
Meeting School Meeting Service Daven 10:30 am
10 am 5:45pm 7:30pm All w/Lay led
24 Joint 25 26 27 28 29 Tot Shabbat 30
WRJ/Brotherhood 6:15pm Torah Talk 9am
Meeting: League of Shabbat Service w/Lay led (no Daven)
Women Voters 2pm 7:30pm Berman Triplets
Oneg sponsor: B’nai Mitzvah
Berman family
31 Youth Group
Trick or Treat for
Hunger 1 pm
Halloween
NOVEMBER 2010 Cheshvan/Kislev 5771
SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
1 2 3 4 5 6
FEED THE HOMELESS Family Torah Talk 9am
Shabbat Service Daven 10:30 am
7pm All w/Rabbi
7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Torah Talk 9am
Kristallnacht DAFTY TBE School Closed Shabbat Daven 10:30 am
Service Over the Hump night NO HEBREW SCHOOL Service All w/Lay Led
7:30pm 7pm 7:30pm Jr. DAFTY Havdallah
Veterans Day Gym Night 6:30 pm
14 WRJ Fall Family 15 16 17 18 19 20
Carnival & Holiday Board “Shabbat Rocks” Torah Talk 9am
Shopping Spree Meeting Service Daven 10:30 am
12-5 pm 5:45pm 7:30pm All w/Cantor Zev
21 22 23 24 25 26 Shabbat 27
Brotherhood No Monday Night TBE School Closed TBE School Closed Service Torah Talk 9am
Meeting School NO HEBREW SCHOOL 7:30pm Daven 10:30 am
10 am TBE School Closed All w/Lay Led
Thanksgiving Break Thanksgiving Day Thanksgiving Break
28 29 30
No Sunday School

9. N
Noah Waigand
oah James Waigand
was born on
September 23,1997
K
at Halifax Medical
Center in Daytona
Beach, Florida. He’s a terrific
son, and an awesome big
brother to his little sister, Bailey.
Noah currently attends
Ormond Beach Middle School
as an honor roll student. He is
a sports fanatic and especially
enjoys playing flag football and
soccer. Attending Jacksonville
The Bermans Jaguar football games with his
My Bar Mitzvah project is to collect
parents is one of his favorite
money for Magen David Adom’s (Red
atie, Zachary, and he goes with his siblings to
activities. When he’s not playing
Star of David) Red Bag of Courage
Matthew Berman Orlando to take lessons. The
project in Israel. This project is for
will be called to the boys are also very active or watching sports, you will
first responder bags. First responder
Torah to become members of Troop 468 of the probably find Noah playing
bags contain all the necessary
B’nai Mitzvah on Boy Scouts, participating in video games, swimming, or
supplies for the first person on the
October 30, 2010. They spent service projects and going on spending time with his friends
scene of an accident/incident to
their formative years in Miami numerous camping trips. or with his dog, Pepper.
aid and stabilize someone until an
where they were born to While the children’s favorite
ambulance arrives and can take
bewildered parents (2 dozen hobbies often appear to be
over. Each bag cost $1000.00 dollars.
Noah has worked extremely
My goal is to have enough money
diaper changes a day), and playing computer games, hard in preparing for his Bar
to buy at least 2 bags. I hope you
moved to Ormond Beach when watching TV, and sleeping late, Mitzvah. We are so proud of his
can help me reach my goal as well
they were 4 (tragically leaving they do manage to maintain an accomplishments.
as save a life. Thank you for your
the extended family support impressive level of scholarship,
With love always,
support.
system behind). consistently making the honor
roll in all their advanced
Sincerely,
Mom and Dad.
They attended Temple classes, and achieving
Noah Waigand
Beth-El pre-school before membership in the National
matriculating at Pine Trail Junior Honor Society.
Elementary, where they
CONNOR bROK, eAGle SCOUT pROJeCT
studied violin for 3 years. They For their B’nai Mitzvah
branched out musically at projects, Katie repainted a
Connor Brok is currently working on approximately 20 people to complete this
his Eagle Project, one of the last steps project, hopefully the second weekend of
Ormond Beach Middle School huge faded map of the USA on
to becoming October.
where Katie pursued chorus the pavement of Pine Trails
an Eagle Scout.
The Temple is currently accepting
and now the flute. Zachary took (where she first learned the
His project is to
replace the mulch donations to help with this project. All
up the clarinet, while Matthew names of the states), Zachary
on the playground donations should be made payable to
Temple Beth-El and please indicate that
continues with the violin, after is organizing a concert for a
and beautify the
they are for the project. He is also looking
a brief stint on the viola. After senior center, and Matthew
front and interior
courtyard, raking for volunteers.
school, Zach and Matt play is raising money to save the
the stones, adding Please contact him at JBrok124@aol.
with the Daytona Beach Pipes Panamanian Golden Frog from
planters and com if you would like more information
& Drums, where Matthew is near extinction (for extensive
plants, etc. about volunteering for this project. Your
support of the Temple and of Connor’s
learning the bagpipes and Zach, details on this poor creature
He will supervise a group of
project is greatly appreciated.
the snare drum. and its plight, just ask him).
In addition to their musical They have been diligently
pursuits, Katie has been preparing for their B’nai
studying dance for seven years. Mitzvah with the same energy
She takes classes in classical and enthusiasm they display
ballet, jazz and modern dance in all their pursuits. Their joie
at the European School of de vivre is evident in their
Performing Arts. Zachary ever present laughter and glee.
enjoys playing tennis and It is with much naches that
soccer, and Matthew is an their parents will share this
avid reader with a passion for eventful day with our Temple
fencing. When time permits, congregation, family and
friends.
106 N. Old Kings Road
Ormond Beach , FL 32174
(386) 672-2590

10. W
Jewish
War
Veterans hen attempting
to write a
column on the
Jewish War
Veterans, it is
hard for me to know where to
begin. I have chosen to start the
story with this picture, showing
The discussion will be led by
JEWISH BOOK CLUB
members of our local Jewish War
Jerry Goodman. Join us even
Veterans Post 300 who attended
if you haven’t read the book
the Congressional Medal of
members of the Jewish War veterans were among the attendees at the Congressional medal
because you will want to after
Honor Recipients Luncheon
of honor Recipients luncheon at daytona International Speedway on July 2. Standing from
hearing the discussion.
left: past commander Charles Shalett, Ret. major Rabbi/Chaplain Stanley howard Schwarts,
held at Daytona International
and Commander Jack Resnick. Sitting from left: past Commander Irv hoffman, Sr. v.
Speedway on July 2. You will D.C. Jewish War Veterans will Meetings are held at the
Commander George Gold, Quartermaster Stan Kates, Chaplain Al brust and Gerry Soria.
no doubt recognize some faces send packages to all whose Aberdeen Clubhouse (located
“Maus I”
and names listed in the caption names are received regardless off Clyde Morris about 2 miles
by Art Spiegelman
below the photograph. of religion. If you would like south of Granada). The dates for
discussion on
This is the story of a survivor The more than 37,000 to help support the program, future meetings are October 10,
Wed., Oct. 13 at 7 p.m.
of Hitler’s Europe and his son Jewish War Veterans members donations should be made November 14 and December 12,
who is trying to come to terms nationally support programs payable to Jewish War Veterans 2010. Call Jack Resnick 386-673-
with his father’s terrifying that deal with drug and alcohol and designated for the SOS 0931 to make reservations for a
story. It is told in cartoon abuse as well as provide program on the envelope and delicious breakfast of bagels, lox
format (Nazis are cats and Jews college scholarships to high memo line of the check. and other trimmings.
are mice). It is gripping and school seniors who are direct Congratulations to the new
shocking as the story moves descendants of members in good Commander Jack Resnick!
Social Action Chair
between Poland and New York standing.
Judith Josephson
describing how Spiegelman’s
To be eligible for
parents survived and how the
membership, veterans must
son’s tortured relationship with
have served at least 90 days of
his father affects their ability to
active duty with at least one
lead a “normal” life.
day served during wartime and
have received an Honorable
Discharge. There are also special
“American Pastoral”
benefits for aging members who
by Philip Roth
This novel was written in the meet the above criteria and are
Wed., Dec. 8 at 7 p.m.
1960’s and is one of Roth’s most in need of long-term care plus
powerful novels ever. It is the pension benefits through the
winner of the Pulitzer Prize. Veterans Administration.
One of the group’s notable
programs is Support Our
Book club choices with
• “My Father’s Paradise: A
Soldiers, which provides care
dates to be announced:
Son’s Search for his Family’s
packages plus Jewish holiday
Past” Ariel Sabar
items to soldiers who are
• “Suite Francaise” Irene
Nemirovsky
Four Mondays at noon: Oct.
LUNCH BUNCH WITH RABBI
25, Nov. 1, Nov. 8, Nov. 15. Bring
serving overseas.
Of note: because of security
rules, packages can be sent only
to a specifically named soldier
WE
your lunch and be prepared
for a stimulating lecture and
conversation with the Rabbi.
Drinks will be served.
with an APO or FPO address.
If you know of someone who
could benefit from this program,
please send names to JMW
National Headquarters , 1811
NEED
Gwen Kotler R Street N.W., Washington

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ow!! For Rosh also help when disaster strikes Treat for Hunger Drive that will
Hashannah, and we sent funds directly to be held in October. Thank you
we asked for Andrea Frank’s sister in Haiti Rabbi Altman and Cantor Zev
toilet paper who ran a missionary which for the inspiring services held
and tuna fish helped families and children during the High Holy Days.
and we received these items in that area. Andrea, together Please continue to sup-
in abundance. Thank you with her husband Frank, are port this Federation. We again
Temple Beth-el Congregants members of Temple Beth-El. wish the entire congregation a
for outdoing yourself. They say We always try to give funds Happy, Healthy and Sweet New
the recession is over but that is directly because we want to
not the case at our food pantry. Year
know that our funds are used Shalom,
Families are increasingly wisely and efficiently.
coming to our office for for always contributing to
assistance. We are spending Thank you Cantor Zev for
pay part of the expenses. We
Gloria Max,
over $8,000 on food besides again spearheading the Trick or
couldn’t do without you.
Executive Director
the in kind donations. Nice
High Holy Days is the perfect time to participate in this mitzvah which helps
those in our local community who are in need of assistance.
At all services, you will find paper bags available for your use.
PLEASE TAKE A BAG, fill it will your donation & return filled bag to Temple.
TO SIMPLIFY SORTING OF DONATIONS THIS YEAR, EACH AREA TEMPLE HAS BEEN ASKED
TO PROVIDE A SUPPLY OF TWO SPECIFIC ITEMS.
TEMPLE BETH-EL’S REQUESTED ITEMS
Multipacks of: Tuna Fish & Toilet Paper
* * * *
Your donations will be gratefully accepted through the
end of High Holy Days
and will be distributed to our area community through the
Jewish Federation’s Jerry Doliner Memorial Food Bank
Marian Kohen, President
PLEASE BE GENEROUS AND SUPPORT THIS PROJECT
which has been our
Major Social Service Project for the past 20 years.
families with little kids have Our Pacesetter Dinner,
been hit hard by this economic courtesy of Barbara &
downturn and we are proud Buzzy Glickstein, was held 6000 CARS
that our Jewish people here on Tuesday, September 14,
give back to the community by 2010 – at the new Rose Villa
supporting the Jerry Doliner Restaurant, in Ormond Beach. 217 MODELS
Food Bank. Anyone wanting to $3,600 Minimum Pledge
see our food pantry is welcome for the 2011 Campaign was 1 HUGE LOCATION
to come and visit. required to attend this dinner.
William Daroff, one of the
For Rosh Hashannah we
most 50 influential Jews in
helped 73 Jewish families (the
America was our speaker
largest amount we ever had)
and he was fantastic. We are
WE
who came to the Federation for
raising funds to purchase
help, giving them food and gift KNOW
another Bomb Shelter for
cards. We also gave our seniors
children in Sderot, Israel.
a fantastic Holiday lunch WHAT
complete with entertainment. We are now beginning
Charley Moskowitz blew the our 2011 Campaign. Please DRIVES
shofar and for most of these make your pledge now which
seniors this is was the only doesn’t have to be paid until
tradition of the holidays they December, 2011. A budget is
YOU!
were able to receive. We had needed for 2011 and we need
two 102 ½ year olds-Sadie to know how much funding we
Gorman from Bishops Glenn will have to help our people
and Lee Malmon, (a member of locally, in Israel and whenever
Temple Beth-el for many years) disaster strikes around the
from Signature Nursing home world. This little Federation
and one 100 ½ year old who makes a big difference in
has a twin sister who is still Volusia & Flagler Counties
living – Charlotte Eisgrou who and we are proud that in the
still lives independently. They last few years, we were able
looked and acted much younger to purchase two responder
than their years. Some of the Fire Trucks for the people in
elderly who suffered strokes Kiryat Shimona, Israel and a It’s All at theI-95 & LPGA BLVD
were there for the first time, bomb shelter (which is also
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the preparation for this event.
YOU are Temple Beth-El. Let’s
all work together to make our
SAve The dATe!
60th Anniversary Celebration a
On Saturday, February 26, 2011, we will be celebrating
memorable event!
Temple Beth-El’s 60th Anniversary. We’re planning a wonderful
ith the arrival I would like to take this
event for our entire community so please volunteer. Contact :
of the New opportunity to thank the
Trienah Gorman Rochelle holtz
Year and the congregants who assisted
event Coordinator Keepsake booklet
High Holy Days me with some of the tasks in
846-6619 405-6605
passing, we are preparation for High Holy Days.
czarina52@live.com rochelleholtz@gmail.com
looking forward to the many Your caring and support during
upcoming events at Temple
vISIT ThOSe IN Need
such a busy time in the temple
Beth-El. October promises to be office is most appreciated. We
If you know of a congregant Also, because Minna is the
a busy month, filled with many could not have accomplished
who is ill, facing surgery or in WRJ Sisterhood Correspond-
fun events planned. all we had to do without your
the hospital, someone who ing Secretary, she will be
We hope everyone will come help, and I thank you for your
would love a card, a tele- sending congregants remind-
out to join us for the Simchat volunteerism!
phone call or a visit, please ers of family Yartzeit anniver-
Torah dinner this Fri., Oct. 1 and
contact Minna Kapinos at saries so if there are correc-
the WRJ Country & Line Dance On a personal note, I am
386-672-2205 or email her at tions and/or additions to be
on Sat., Oct. 2. looking forward spending a
alfitiger@cfl.rr.com. made, please let her know.
week with my husband when he
Four of our Temple youth will of their coupon books) AND Plans are in full swing for the returns in early October, just in
make their Bar/Bat Mitzvahs their Annual Trick or Treat for 60th Anniversary of Temple time to celebrate my birthday!
this month: Noah Waigand Hunger (10/31), a mitzvah they Beth-El and we anticipate a Since he won’t be home for
(10/9) and the Berman Triplets do to benefit the Jeremy Doliner wonderful celebration next
(10/30). We encourage you our upcoming 4th wedding
Food Bank. In today’s economy, February. Please contact anniversary in November, we
to join these young men and all assistance to this Food Bank event coordinator Trienah
women as they achieve this will celebrate that as well while
helps our community members Gorman or Tribute Book
milestone in their lives. he is home as well as enjoy
who are struggling to make coordinator, Rochelle Holtz,
some family time!
The junior and senior ends meet. Please support this if you can volunteer some of
DAFTY members will be busy most worthy cause and help your precious time to assist
with their fundraiser (sales make a difference! with the many tasks involved in
Therese Cirafisi
Harriet Altman-Douguf
Judaica Shop
We now offer “Bar & Bat Mitzvah Packages”
Including your choice of Photo Album or Guest Book
YAD and TALIT CLIPS
ALL FOR ONLY $50.00 ~ Pre Order yours now
No Sales Tax ~ Free Gift Wrap
If we don’t have it, we can get it!
Come browse the shop and see what we have to offer.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Shop Open Friday Nights and By Appointment
Anna Obed
(386) 672-8879 ~ annaobed@gmail.com

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OCTObeR
ANNIveRSARIeS
Mark & Paige Cohen
he newly invigorated In October we will co-sponsor
William & Trienah Gorman
Brotherhood is with Sisterhood a League
making great strides
Gregory & Josie Wagner
of Women Voters Program
in serving our on the current Proposition
OCTObeR
Temple members. items on the November ballot
bIRThdAYS
Our goal is to establish Brotherhood Breakfasts
programming that is interesting (which have become famous or
Benjamin Branoff
and timely, provide service to infamous) are held on the third
Sunday of most months. (watch
Sara Droker
our Temple, and ensure that the
men of the congregation see the Bulletin). RSVP is needed
Samuel Markowitz
the Temple as a place where so we can prepare food. The
Alex Koblick
they too can count and make a cost is $7 for members and $9
for non-members. Annual dues
George Rogers
difference.
scheduled to have the Daytona for those men interested in
David Sacks
We are proud to have Beach police chief address membership are $18.
Sidni Manne
presented interesting programs us on “Security against Hate
in May, June, July and August. Membership is open to
Crimes.”
Glenn Gottlieb
Topics have been diverse and all Jewish men in the area.
Matthew Share
of high quality. Our speakers’ We are looking forward to Applications are at the Temple
future programs which will Office.
Haim Fred Smooha
topics have included the Middle
East, Current Economics, and include topics on: “Separation
Carol Gunthorpe
the state of basketball in the of Church and State” and “Raoul
Suzanne Konchan
US. As of this writing, we are Wallenberg.”
Morton Kotler Adam Branoff
Chairman
Terry Cureton
Sasha Weiss
Alisa K. Bastiani
Connor Brok
Sarah Ann Miller
Marie Ehrlich
Rebecca Bigman
TEMPLE BETH-EL Mindell Brown
PROUDLY ANNOUNCES:
Matthew Gartner
2010-11
Anita Rimler
Samantha Sacks
Mira Gladstone
Shay Hubert
TOT SHABBAT SERIES
Al Collins
Marian Kohen
Catherine Miller
Howard M. Goldman
LED BY RABBI BARRY ALTMAN, CANTOR ZEV SONNENSTIEN, MALKA ALTMAN Simon Katz
Bernard Mirel
$36.00 PER CHILD SUPPLY FEE, SUGGESTED DONATION
SCHEDULE
Meghan J. Weisberg
PLEASE FILL OUT REGISTRATION FORM AND SEND IT TO:  FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2010
TEMPLE BETH-EL, 579 N. NOVA RD. ORMOND BEACH, FL. 32174  FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2010 Rebecca Drucker
 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2010 Katie Berman
NAME OF CHILDREN(CHILDREN)
“TOTS TOO”
___________________________________________________________
FAMILY SIMCHAT TORAH DINNER Matthew Berman
PARENT NAME_______________________________________________  FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2010 Zachary Berman
ADDRESS__________________________CITY_________ZIP___________ “TOTS TOO”
FAMILY CHANUKAH DINNER Marta Heller
E-MAIL ADDRESS*____________________________________________ FRIDAY, JANUARY 21, 2011
 Tirzah Cabiac Hochreiter
WANT TO SPONSOR A TOT SHABBAT? $75.00  FRIDAY, MARCH, 18, 2011
“TOTS TOO” Nikki Katz
_______ SEPT. 24 _______ OCT.29 ______JAN. 21 ______APRIL 15
PIZZA PURIM FAMILY DINNER Dawn Share
ENCLOSED IS MY PAYMENT OF $__________  FRIDAY, APRIL 15, 2011
 SATURDAY, MAY 14, 2011
Brandon Whitt
* TOT SHABBAT REMINDERS ARE SENT VIA E-MAIL