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The Menorah , Vol 17 Issue 2
David Goldstein, Rabbi
Cindy Pennington, Office Administrator
Ada Sahline and Edie Rhodes, Catering and Custodial Care
Temple Emanuel 600 Lake Hollingsworth Dr.
Lakeland, FL 33803
Michael Riskin, President Mark Scolnick, 3rd Vice President
Gary Schwartz, 1st Vice President Allen Shane, Recording Secretary
Tammy Serebrin, 2nd Vice President Gary Rabin, Treasurer
Executive Board
Board Members - 2016-17 Amy Blocher Harris Estroff Jane Renz
Daniel Boston Kevin Estroff Shelley Robinson
April Eckert Stephanie Kimbrough Jodie Snyder
Jordan Eckert Marc Rapke Marvin Wyman
Service Times
Friday evenings - 7:30 p.m. Saturday mornings at 9:30 a.m. Sunday School at 9:45 a.m.
Office Hours Monday - Thursday: 9 - 2pm
Friday: 9 - Noon
Staff
April, 2017
Temple Emanuel 600 Lake Hollingsworth Dr.
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 682-8616
Rabbi Goldstein's email:
www.TempleEmanuelLakeland.com
www.Facebook.com/Temple Emanuel Lakeland
Rabbi Goldstein's Letter 1-2
Presidents Corner 2-3
Schedule of Up-coming 3
Remembering Those Who 4– 5
Archives - Cat Eskin 6-7
Book Club - Summer Camp 7
What’s Happening Around
the Temple?
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Form for Sale of Leaven 9
Live Artfully - A Taste of 10-15
Updating the Temple
Database
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Ritual Committee 16
Schmooze News & Updates
igive.com
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Donations 18-19
Tempe Services and Office
Hours
Executive Board, Board
Members and Staff
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Inside this issue:
Volume 17, Issue 2
April, 2017
Note from Rabbi Goldstein,
Dear Members and Friends,
March 15th marked the end of my first five months
here at Temple Emanuel. It has been a busy five
months filled with all of the normal processes of
getting to know one another. From my personal
perspective it has been a rewarding and productive
time, and I look forward to continuing to learn more
about our community and the extended family it encompasses. In the
days ahead we will be celebrating Pesuch together. There are several
adult education courses on the schedule and there will be continued in-
reach and out-reach to the members of our community.
There is a story I want to share with you. I am not sure of the source,
nor can I vouch for it being true, but it contains a powerful message for
all of us. The story goes like this –
His name was Josh. He has wild hair, wears a t-shirt with
holes in it, jeans and no shoes. This was literally his
wardrobe for his entire four years of college. He is brilliant,
kind of profound and very, very, bright. Although born to
Jewish parents, he didn’t really observe Judaism until he
attended college.
Across the street from the campus is a well-dressed, very
conservative synagogue. They want to develop a relationship
with the students but are not sure how to go about it.
One day Josh decides to go there. He walks in with no shoes,
jeans and his t-shirt, and wild hair. The service has already
started so Josh starts down the aisle looking for a seat. The
synagogue is packed and he can’t find a seat. By now, people
are really looking a bit uncomfortable, but no one says
anything. Josh gets closer and closer and closer to the bima,
and when he realizes there are no seats, he just squats down
right on the carpet.
By now the people are really uptight, and the tension in the
air is thick. About this time, the Rabbi realizes that from
way at the back of the shul the Rabbi Emeritus is slowly
making his way toward Josh.
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Rabbi’s Goldstein’s Letter Continued
Now the elder Rabbi is in his eighties, has silver-gray hair and a three-piece suit. A Godly man,
very elegant, very dignified, very courtly, and he walks with a cane. As he starts walking toward
this young man, everyone is saying to themselves that you can’t blame him for what he’s going to
do. How can you expect a man of his age and of his background to understand some college kid on
the floor?
It took a long time for the man to reach the boy. The shul is utterly silent except for the clicking of
the man’s cane. All eyes are focused on him. You can’t even hear anyone breathing. The young
Rabbi can’t even deliver the sermon until the elder Rabbi does what he has to do. And now they see
this elderly man drop his cane on the floor. With great difficulty, he lowers himself and sits down
next to Josh and worships with him so he won’t be alone.
Everyone chokes up with emotion. When the young Rabbi gains control, he says, “What I’m about
to preach, you will never remember. What you have just seen, you will never forget. Be careful how
you live. You may be the only Torah some people will ever read”.
Sincerely,
Rabbi David Goldstein
PRESIDENT’S CORNER:
Dear Congregants,
I hope everyone is enjoying the beautiful weather to our start of Spring. This past
Winter season we experienced many beautiful events at the Synagogue including sev-
eral Bat Mitzvahs, our wonderful fundraiser, many holiday celebrations and of course
our Rabbi Goldstein’s Installation Ceremony. We’ve also shared in the memory and
losses of some of our long-time members that were taken from us over the past few
months.
As we look ahead to the calendar, Rabbi Goldstein and the many committees of volun-
teers are working hard to make sure our programming and holiday celebrations are warm and meaningful. In
addition, Rabbi and our Ritual Committee continue to work together with the congregants to provide relevant
and meaningful Shabbat Services. Please continue to check with the weekly message as well as Facebook for
the most up to date happenings at the Shul.
As many of you know, we are currently leasing the education building to The Monarch School. Our
relationship with the school remains strong and all commitments, including financial, by them and us have
been fulfilled and are current as outlined when our partnership began. As a reminder, please be respectful of
their property and the fact that they are leasing the building from us and so access to the property, if nec-
essary, should be requested through our office.
One area of concern that I have received a lot of feedback from our congregants has to do with safety around
the Shul. We have met with both the Lakeland Police Department and the Sheriff’s Department to express
our concerns to them. Both agencies have been overly supportive of assisting us including providing us with
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April, 2017
Kol Nidre
Charity Fund Ray & Sheri Dribbon-Memory of Elaine Dribbon
Elaine Fleischer
Ira & Tammy Serebrin
Lizandra Izsak - Memory of Rosalyn Kotick
Honorial/Memorial Mark Scolnick & Irma Cole – Bema Flowers
Building & Grounds
High Holy Days
Larry Scherr - Memory of Jacob Scherr
Jack & Beverly Stephens
Rabbi Discretionary Fund Phyllis Levine - Honor of Rabbi Goldstein
Book of Remembrance
Charity Fund Ray & Sheri Dribbon - Memory of Elaine Dribbon
Elaine Fleischer Ira & Tammy Serebrin Lizandra Izsak
Honors
Oneg Kiddush Fund
Religious School Stephen & Leslye Lapidus - Memory of Mary Moskowitz
Michael & Beth Dennis-Memory-Clement Dennis & Anna
Josephowitz
Special Thank You to:
Harris and Linda Estroff purchased the railing that was
installed going down to the steps in the lower rotunda.
Ira and Tammy Serebrin purchased the “A Minyan of
Comfort” books to replace our old books that are used for
shiva.
Gerald Rabin and Marvin Wyman shared the cost of our
new sinks and cabinets for the restrooms.
Phyllis & Marc Pechter Aleksander & Galina Vugman
Jerry & Gail Blumengarten Jonathan Trohn
Larry Scherr Raymond & Jodie Snyder
Max & Miriam Joseph Michael & Nyrka Riskin
Ana & Eric Lipson Marc & Stephanie Rapke
Michael Sedloff & Norma Vaillette Shelley & David Robinson
Monte & Heidi Sichelman Richard Ross
Michael & Beth Dennis Lori & Jim Dougherty
Floyd Stern Cat Eskin & Michael Barickman
Ralph & Mavra Kear Harris & Linda Estroff
Victor Spiro Edwin & Kathryn Friedlander
Brian & Jane Renz Paul & Cheri Glogower
Dan & Joy Leviten Marc & Phyllis Pechter
Bruce Meyers Marilyn Signer
Harvey & Myrna Garbow Debbie & Steve Hermon
Joan Greenbaum
Shelley & David Robinson Mike & Nyrka Riskin
Victor Spiro Raymond & Jodie Snyder
Gerald & Joan Rabin Ilan & Doraida Abramowitz
Jane Kaplan Robert & Sarah Behr
Ira & Tammy Serebrin Jordan & April Eckert
Jack & Beverly Stephens Harris & Linda Estroff
Gary Rabin Kevin Estroff
Brian & Jane Renz Paul & Cheri Glogower
Monte & Heidi Sichelman Marvin & Bonnie Odro
Richard & Maxine Weiss Marc & Stephanie Rapke
Marilyn Signer Aleksander & Galina Vugman
Robert & Sarah Behr –Memory Donald Kaplan
Gerald & Jean Rabin—Donation to repair of restrooms
David Stone-Mem Rhoda Wolf & Bernie Slakman
Marvin Wyman—Repair of building
Gerald & Joan Rabin - Honor M. Wyman’s Birthday/Recovery
Gerald & Joan Rabin - Mem Rhoda Wolf/J. Robins Bat Mitzvah
Gary Schwartz
Ronald & Arlene Krusch– Memory of Rhoda Wolf
Althea Miller Marilyn Signer
Bertha Alvarez Beverly Stephens
Susie Blevins Robin & Chris Sussingham
Harvey & Myrna Garbow Susan Tukums
Stephen & Deborah Herman Aleksander & Galina Vugman
Lizandra & Moshe Izsak Richard and Maxine Weiss
Mavra Kear Marvin Wyman
Bruce Meyers Beverly Fox
Marc & Stephanie Rapke Monte & Heidi Sichelman
Jane & Brian Renz Anonymous
Michael Riskin Mark Scolnick
Richard Ross Ira & Tammy Serebrin
Joan & Gerald Rabin Paula & Nathan Ticatch
Jerry Leviten Rosa DiCesare
Miriam & Max Joseph Marty Wildove
Bernie Slakman Sandra & Steve Trattner
Lili & Steve Wolfson
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Temple Fund Beth & Michael Dennis - Memory of Abraham Moskowitz
Max & Miriam Joseph—memory of Jeatta Halpern
Ron & Arlene Rrusch—Memory of Rose Fleet
David Stone - Memory of Joseph Stone
Bertha Alvarez
April Eckert - Mitzvah Can
Ira & Tammy Serebrin - Mitzvah Can
Mary Kotian - Memory of Ruth Brody
Althea Miller - Memory of Albert & Jeanette Sofness
Roberta Gordon-Memory of Irene Greenberg & Bernie
Gordon
Marilyn Signer—Memory of Rosalyn Kotick and Rhoda Wolf
Wayne & Geri-Jane Riskin-Honor of Geri Riskin’s Birthday
Lizandra Izsak– Mitzvah Can
Marvin Wyman - Honor of Jillian Robinson’s Bat Mitzvah
Phyllis Levine
Doris Trohn - Memory of Ann Moss
Ira and Tammy Serebrin
Althea Miller - Memory of Morris Miller
Barbara Cohen - Memory of Dan Kaplan
Marilyn Signer
Jerry & Gail Blumengarten- honor of Garbow’s 60th Anniversary.
Ira & Tammy Serebrin—Honor of Garbow’s 60th Anniversary.
Barbara Cohen - Memory of Dan Kaplan
Max & Miriam Joseph - Memory of Hannah Moskowitz
& Sadie Lerner
Victor & Annie Spiro—Memory of Martin Spiro
Barbara Cohen - Memory of Rhoda Wolf
Cynthia & Arnold Farber - Memory of Rhoda Wolf
Phyllis Levine - Honor of Rabbi Goldstein
Nadine Mandel - Honor of Rabbi Goldstein
Ira & Tammy Serebrin - Memory of Rhoda Wolf
Raymond & Jodie Snyder - Memory of Howard Wein
Richard & Maxine Weiss - Memory of Mary Ann Renz
Robert & Sarah Behr - Memory of Rhoda Wolf
Kenneth & Carolyn Harvey - Memory of Rhoda Wolf-
Irwin & Bayla Signer -Honor of Rabbi Goldstein Installation
Richard & Maxine Weiss - Memory of Rosalyn Kotick
Linda & Harris Estroff - Memory of Rhoda Wolf
Linda & Harris Estroff - Memory of Doris Trohn
Robert Gordon - Memory of Max & Fannie Goldberg
Joseph & Miriam Max - Memory of Bertha Rock
Phyllis Kamenoff - Memory of Rhoda Wolf
Ronnie & Barry Summer - In appreciation of warm welcome
Brian Menefee
Allen & Kathy Shane- Mitzvah Can
Barry Friedman & Charon Hodges - Memory of Adira
Gavriella Hart
Stan & Susan Katz - Memory of Rosalyn Kotick
Lawrence & Teresa Katz - Memory of Rosalyn Kotick
Roberta Gordan - Memory of Max Gordon
USY and Friends Sharon Stone - Memory of Jenny Stone Brown
Richard Ross - Memory of Harry Ross
Sharon Stone - Memory of Rhoda Wolf
Richard Ross - Memory of Abraham Silverstein
Temple Fund con’td Althea Miller - Memory of Bernard Slackman
Alan & Janet Sichelman
Elaine Fleischer - Memory of Michael Sanders, Bertha
Alvarez, & Helaine Slakman
Marvin Wyman - Honor of Brian Renz’s recovery
Jeffrey Scherr - Memory of Rhoda Wolf
Jack & Beverly Stephens - Memory of Victor Langley
Beth & Michael Dennis-Memory of Manuel Josephowitz
Max & Miriam Joseph - Memory of Emanuel Josephowitz
& Harry Aaron
Michael & Beth Dennis - Memory of Adie Lerner
Dr. & Mrs. Ronald Krusch—Memory of Rhoda Wolf
Book of Remembrance
Donations - Received from September, 2016 - March 2017
Marc & Phyllis Pechter Michael & Beth Dennis
Alan & Donna Gorell Edwin & Katy Friedlander
Eric & Ana Lipson Cat Eskin & Michael Barickman
Althea Miller Harris & Linda Estroff
April & Jordan Eckert Randy Feuer
Bertha Alvarez Beverly Fox
Shelley & David Robinson Joel & Ellie Freid
Brain & Jane Renz Barry Friedman / Sharon Hodges
Luanne & Bill Sadowsky Harvey & Myrna Garbow
Richard & Maxine Weiss Lizandra & Moshe Izsak
Richard Ross Paul & Cheri Glogower
Marvin Wyman Rhoda Goldsmith
Dan & Joy Leviten Richard & Janet Slakman
Jane Kaplan Victor & Annie Spiro
Bruce Meyers Floyd Stern
Morris & Marcie Kutner David & Nikki Stone
Ira & Tammy Serebrin Robin & Chris Sussingham
Howard & Donna Gorell Robert & Doris Trohn
Robert Behr Gary Rabin
Jack & Beverly Stephens Marc & Stephanie Rapke
Jerry & Gail Blumengarten Michael & Nyrka Riskin
Gerald & Joan Rabin Richard Ross
Amy & Bill Blocher Gary & Arlene Schwartz
Debbie & Steve Herman Marilyn Signer
Ilan & Doraida Abramowitz Aleksander & Galina Vugman
Robert & Sarah Behr Ramon & Myrna Quintana
Jason & Kathy Berkowitz Joan Greenbaum
Susie Blevins Donald & Jane Kaplan
Gerald & Barbara Cohen Korina Masters
Rhoda Wolf Marvin & Bonnie Odro
Lori & Jim Dougherty Michael Frierman 3
April, 2017 President’s Corner Continued:
detailed security plans as well as additional resources from both agencies. Many of you have probably noticed
some subtle and some not so subtle changes around the property. Please know that we take the security of
our members and guests very seriously and are doing what is prudent to create a safe place to worship and
fellowship. If you ever have any concerns or questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.
One area of concern that I have received a lot of feedback from our congregants has to do with safety around
the Shul. We have met with both the Lakeland Police Department and the Sheriff’s Department to express
our concerns to them. Both agencies have been overly supportive of assisting us including providing us with
detailed security plans as well as additional resources from both agencies. Many of you have probably noticed
some subtle and some not so subtle changes around the property. Please know that we take the security of
our members and guests very seriously and are doing what is prudent to create a safe place to worship and
fellowship. If you ever have any concerns or questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.
Finally, I want to thank all of our volunteers and members who have put in countless hours of their own
personal time to make our community as great as it is. Remember, constructive and productive suggestions
are always welcome. Please be prepared to assist in the areas in which you are most passionate about. A
great example of this is our rejuvenated Marketing Committee which is made up of many of our members
that are eager for us to have a bigger and better image out in the community. This includes print media,
social media and other methods of getting our welcoming message out to those in our community and beyond.
I look forward to seeing everyone soon,
Michael Riskin, President
Schedule of Up-coming Services
Monday, April 10th - Service - Fast of the First Born at 9:30am
Tuesday, April 11th - Passover Service - 10am and Community Seder - 2nd Night at 6:15 pm
Sunday, April 16th - Bible & Matzah - Book of Joshua with Rabbi Goldstein at 1pm and the Passover Service at 7pm
Monday, April 17th - Yizkor Service - 7pm
Tuesday, April 18th - Yizkor Service - 10am
Sunday, April 23rd - Holocaust Memorial Service at 6pm
Tuesday, May 2nd - Israeli Dinner, program following
Friday, May 5th - Tot Shabbat, Kabbalat Shabbat service following at 7:30pm
Sunday, May 7th - Do’s & Don’ts of Kashrut, Berkovitz Hall at 10:30am
Wednesday, May 10th - Movie Night (movie TBD). Snacks provided - no charge
Wednesday, May 17th - Do’s & Don’ts of Kashrut, Berkovitz Hall at 10:30am - no charge.
Friday, May 19th - Pet Shabbat - Bring your pets (no reptiles) - 7:30 pm
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Rhoda Wolf
Temple Emanuel is deeply saddened at the passing on January 11, 2017
of Rhoda Wolf. She was a loving and vibrant component of the essence
and vitality of life at Temple Emanuel for over 50 years. There was not a
facet of the welfare at the synagogue that Rhoda and her beloved
husband, Leonard, did not contribute to. Their continuous outpouring
of energy, expertise, enthusiasm, devotion, and financial support was
unmatched through the years. Rhoda tended to our Temple as she did
to her own lovely roses. She carefully set up the library, with close
attention to detail and precision. She, herself, professionally presided
over the library for many, many years each Sunday morning. She
worked tirelessly at all the bazaars and fund raising, baking, cooking, knitting and serving year
after year. She chaired function after function with great excitement and fun, and always with
great results. She was everyone's favorite. Her warm-hearted personality made everyone feel
wanted, and needed. We were truly blessed that she called Lakeland her home.
May her memory be for a blessing.
By Althea Miller
REMEMBERING THOSE WHO HAVE PASSED AWAY
Donald Kaplan
Donald David Kaplan, born December 23, 1930, passed away December 8,
2016. Donald was a member of Temple Emanuel since 1957.
He was the owner of former Kaplan Industries. His many accomplishments and
affiliations included, Recipient of the Year Award in Environmental Monthly
Magazine, 1976, former Chairman of Agricultural Advisory Board P.R.I.D.E.,
former Director of Citrus and Chemical Bank of Bartow, Florida Meat Packers
Association, Florida Cattlemen's Association, Lakeland Yacht and Country
Club, Lone Palm Golf and Grasslands Country Club.
He graduated from the University of Miami. He loved to sing and he performed
in countless musicals at Lakeland Little Theater. In 1947 he sang as a soloist with the New Jersey
All-State Chorus in Convention Hall, Atlantic City and the Mosque Theater in Newark. He made his
professional debut with the Miami Opera Guild in 'Aida' and had his own radio show on station on WTTT
in Miami and took part in University of Miami productions. He was with the Music Circus in Miami in
the 1949 season.
Donald loved life and traveled the world extensively. He always had a smile on his face. Donald devoted
his life to his wife of 59 years. Together they faced the world as one and lived life to the fullest. He is
survived by his wife, Jane Malkove Kaplan, son David Kaplan, and grandchildren, Jordan, Jonathan,
Rebecca and William.
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April, 2017 Schmooze News & Updates
Mazel tov to Daniel and Briana Boston on the birth of their third son, Falkner Boston, on March 24.
Mazel tov Kayla Dougherty, daughter of Lori and Jim Dougherty, on her acceptance to Univer-
sity of North Florida which she will be attending in the fall.
Mazel tov to Ira and Tammy Serebrin on the birth of their granddaughter , Hannah, to their son
Jon and daughter-in-law Debbie in Atlanta on January 27.
Jonah Grossman, son of Karin & Mary Grossman and Grandson of Althea Miller will graduate
from the University of Florida in May and has been accepted into the Masters of Real Estate Sci-
ence at the university, starting this fall.
Adam Miller, son of Mark Miller and grandson of Althea Miller, has been hired as an attorney at
the firm of Gray Robinson.
Happy retirement to Temple member Ruth Vickers and her husband Charles on their very
recent retirement from Vickers Chiropractic Clinic. They opened the Clinic in August, 1985 and
have helped thousands of people in the past 32 years.
Mazel tov to Temple member Dr. Galina Vugman, Watson Clinic oncologist-hematologist. She
was given a three year appointment as Watson Clinic Cancer Center's Liaison Physician. The
CLP program's 1500 oncology specialists across the country manage, evaluate and report on the
performance of their facilities, find areas where improvements can be made an provide guidance
to the implementation of those improvements.
A BIG THANK YOU to Irma Cole, chair person of our new emerging marketing committee.
She and her committee have made huge strides in improving our website and Irma single hand-
edly makes almost daily additions to our Facebook page. Please check out and "like" Temple's
Facebook page for so much interesting information. You do not have to be on Facebook to access
Temple's Facebook page. Just google Temple Emanuel Lakeland Facebook and you should be
able to access it.
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Ritual Committee
Friday Night Prayer Book
The Kabbalat Shabbat prayer book we are using has the prayers and readings for Friday night Shabbat services. The right hand page has the Hebrew and a good transliteration, so everyone can follow along with the Hebrew. The book gives choices for most English readings and other readings can be easily added. We are undertaking a 3-month trial and will determine after the trial if we continue using this Friday night prayer book.
Shabbat Morning Torah Reading and Services
The Rabbi and the Ritual Committee have undertaken a 3-month trial of the Triennial Torah Reading.
This means the Shabbat Torah Reading will be shorter (1/3 the length), and it will take three years to
completely read through the entire Torah Scholl instead of the usual one year. (This is what is now
commonly done in the majority of conservative synagogues). The intent is to allot more time for the Rabbi
to discuss the Torah Reading, make it more meaningful and at the same time allow services to end by
noon. It is our hope that the Triennial Torah Reading will result in a consistently greater attendance at
Shabbat services. If it does not, we will revert back to the traditional Annual Torah Reading. With the
new format, the Rabbi is making every effort to end the Shabbat service by noon on Saturday. For this to
occur, we need to have a minyan in attendance by 10: 00 am. If we have to wait for a minyan, this delays
the Torah Service and results in the service ending later.
We encourage everyone to give the Saturday morning services a try. Please be on time so the Torah
service can start timely and enjoy a delicious kiddush lunch and the camaraderie of your fellow Temple
members, friends, and guests following services.
High Holiday Services
The Ritual Committee has begun preparations for the upcoming High Holiday Services.
Selichot
We are planning a special tribute to honor one of our congregants for the many years of contributions, devotion, and hard work given to the Temple. Please mark your calendar and plan to attend on Saturday night, September 16
th. Details to follow.
Kol Nidre
Michael Sedloff did a very meaningful rendition of Kol Nidre at the Selichot concert last year. Several congregants asked that it be repeated during the Kol Nidre prayer this year. The Cantor would chant Kol Nidre twice and we would have the cello rendition for the third. To be sensitive all our congregants we would like your feedback before we decide on the cello.
High Holiday Cantor
We received many compliments and requests to have Rabbi/Cantor Joel Fox come back and assist Rabbi Goldstein with the High Holiday services. Rabbi/Cantor Fox agreed and will serve as our Cantor for the High Holidays. We look forward to having very meaningful and enjoyable High Holiday Services with Rabbi Goldstein and Rabbi/Cantor Fox officiating. Please forward any comments you might have concerning our Shabbat or High Holiday Services to Allen Shane T .
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Why is this night different than all other nights?
It’s Temple Emanuel’s Innovative
Second Night Seder!
Tuesday , April 11th at 6:15pm Temple Members: Adults, $40; Children ages 4 - 15, $18
Under age 4 - no charge
Immediate Family Maximum - $108 (Minor children & Grandparents)
Non-Members Welcome! Adults, $50; Children ages 4 - 15, $25;
Under age 4 - no charge
Florence Fingerhut
Former Temple member, Florence Fingerhut, passed away on February 8th, 2017
at the age of 101. A graveside service was held at Temple Emanuel cemetery. A
resident of Lakeland for many years she was an active and long time member of
Temple Emanuel and Hadassah. Originally from Sandusky, Ohio, Florence moved
to Clearwater from Lakeland a number of years ago
to be close to family.
Bertha Alvarez
Long time Temple Emanuel member Bertha Alvarez born October 17, 1928 passed away on January 31, 2017. A graveside service was held at the
Temple Emanuel cemetery. Bertha and her husband, Sergio, came to Lakeland many years ago and at that time she was a clerk at Barnett Bank and he was an electrician for IMC New Wales. Bertha was a lovely lady who is survived by her two sons, Arthur and Sal , her daughters-in-law, Susan, Thelma and Lisa; her grandchildren, Betty, Sam, Marcy, Caterina, Mindy, Sergio and Luca and her
great grandchildren, Susan, Liana and Justin.
Inez Miller-Sokol
Inez Miller-Sokol, recently passed away. She was the daughter of long-time Temple
members Reuben and Margie Miller. Rueben was a founder and past
President of Temple Emanuel.
Inez grew up in Lakeland, and taught in the Temple Emanuel Sunday school.
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About the Archives Polk County Jewry, Pesach and Births by Cat Eskin
Just a year ago I was preparing for a presentation at the Polk County History Center
in Bartow about the pioneering Jewish families. I was finishing up a period during
which I was privileged to meet and interview a wide variety of Temple Emanuel’s
native-born sons and daughters. As a youngest child, I have always felt important at
Passover - I got to sing the 4 Questions each year - and lucky that I didn’t, as did my
older brother, have to fast!
Regardless of where you land in your family, Passover includes us all, and especially
children. That we retell the story is a very real example of generation to generation. In
celebration of Pesach and spring, I thought I’d share some ephemera from Jewish
births in Polk County during the first half of the 20th century! Enjoy.
The bill from the Lake Wales Hospital for the birth of Celia Friedlander shows off her new baby girl, Edwin Friedlander in July 1931 ($125.10!) Evelyn Friedlander (1924).
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April, 2017
Greek Dancers provided entertainment during out Live Artfully celebration 2017
Updating the Temple Database
In an effort to make sure that we have correct information in our
Temple database, you will be sent a printed profile of the information
in our system. This information is critical to making sure that you re-
ceive the most current information and Temple announcements both
electronically, and in paper form, as quickly as possible.
Please make sure to review each item listed on your profile. It is divided into sections for
each person listed, including children and Yahrzeits. Simply put a line through anything
that is not correct and add the correct information.
We would like to have these forms back not later than May 17th, so we can get the
database updated as quickly as possible. If you have any questions please do not email
the Temple. Please contact Tammy Serebrin.
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Rabbi, Pixie and Floyd enjoying Live Artfully
Gail, Alex, Jerry and Myrna enjoying
Live Artfully!
Mingling at Live Artfully 2017.
Authentic Greek Food prepared by Chef Harry
Wlodawski with Alex Wein and Edie Rhodes
Co-Chair, Amy Blocher admiring the Silent
Auction items
Mothers & daughters at Live Artfully,
2017. Jodi, Alex, Marlene and Amy.
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April, 2017
Next Book Club Meeting
Date: Tuesday, May 23rd, 2017 at 11am
Where: Temple Emanuel, Berkovitz Hall
Book: Hidden Ones, A Veil of Memories by
Michelle Anne Schingler
(Book is available through Amazon.com)
Hillels of the Florida Suncoast Summer Camp Hillels of the Florida Suncoast is offering a unique summer camp experience
for middle school and high school students. Tikkun Hayam: Repair the Seas
Jewish Scuba Camp is a week-long summer camp to be held at Eckerd College in
St. Petersburg. participants will receive an Open Water Scuba Certification
and will learn about Tikkun Olam (Repairing the World) and other Jewish
tenets. Camp cost includes SSI Open Water Scuba Certification, lodging and
all meals for the week. Session 1 is July 9 - 14, rising 9th, 10th, 11th, and
12th grade students. Session 2 is July 16 - 21 for rising 6th, 7th, and 8th
grade students,,\. Limit is 16 campers per session. A limited number of partial
need-based scholarships are available. Register by May 31, 2017 for Tikkun
Hayam at www.suncoasthillels.org/scubacamp. Questions: contact Linda
Wolf, Suncoast Hillels Assistant Director, at 813-899-2788 or at
About the Archives cont’d:
Entering into the covenant: David Stone's Freddi Estroff's (Melvin & Elsie) birth tag from Morrell Hospital Certificate of brit Milah (1949/5709). (1957).
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What’s Happening Around the Temple????
Making Hamantashen for the Megillah Reading
Making Matzah for Passover
Making Hamantashen for Purim
The Sunday School has enjoyed a lot of baking projects for Passover and Purim as is seen in the photos of the children making Hamantashen and Matzah.
Making Hamantashen for Purim
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THANK YOU TO OUR COMMITTEE CHAIRS AND VOLUNTEERS WHO WORKED SO
TIRELESSLY TO PREPARE FOR LIVE ARTFULLY: A TASTE OF GREECE
Committee Chairs & Members and Volunteers:
Fundraising Event Co-Chairs: Jodie Snyder & Amy Blocher
Sponsorships: Co-Chairs - Heidi Sichelman & Jane Renz Sponsorship Committee Members: Richard Weiss, Harris Estroff, Marvin Wyman, Gary Rabin, Althea Miller, Jodie Snyder, Amy Blocher
Silent Auction: Co-Chairs: Amy Blocher & Alex Vugman Silent Auction Committee Members: Bonnie Odro, Linda Estroff, Tammy Serebrin, Lizandra Izsak Decorating Committee - Lori Dougherty, Malena Puterbaugh, Michelle Phillips, Allen & Kathy Shane Room Set Up Committee - Jane Renz, Lizandra Izsak, Brian Renz Telephone and Community Outreach - Althea Miller Volunteers - Myrna Garbow Technical & Other Support - Shelley Robinson Entertainment - Tammy Serebrin Chefs Extraordinaire - Harry & Marlene Wlodawski Master of Ceremonies - Bob Macey
Thank You to all who helped with set-up, clean-up, worked in the kitchen, volunteered during the evening, and sponsored and obtained sponsors for the event, and donated Items for bas-kets. And to our Temple staff who helped prepare for the evening:
Cindy Pennington – Office Administrator
Ada Sahline and Edie Rhodes – Set-Up and Custodial Care
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April, 2017 Sale of Hametz - Form—Please fill out this form for the sale of Hametz and return it to
Rabbi Goldstein.
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Thanks to Our Live Artfully Sponsors!
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SPECIAL THANK YOU TO THE FOLLOWING FOR THEIR CONTRIBUTION TO OUR FUNDRAISER:
Gary & Karin Grossman
Marc & Phyllis Pechter
Langford Insurance
Thanks to the generosity of our donors we were able to give $2,500 to kidsPACK.