CHAICHAI March / April 2020

“ A joyful community that inspires the soul, builds relationships and engages the world”

STEVEN W. ENGELRabbi

MICHAEL G. KANCHERExecutive Director

SHERYL R. SACHAROFF, Ed.D.Director of Education

BLAINE SMITHYouth Director

JULIE BEGANIEvents & Marketing Director

928 Malone Drive, Orlando, FL 32810 • Ph: 407-645-0444 • Fax: 407-645-2393 • www.crjorlando.org

MARK E. LEVITTPresident

BARBARA ZASLOFSKYSecretary

IAN ROBINSONVP Budget & Finance

LISA LEVINVP Education

& Youth Programming

BEVERLY MURPHYVPWorship & Compassion

MITCH BARNETTVP Fundraising& Development

CATHY LIEBLICHCo-VP Membership

ALLISON LEVIECO-VP Membership

DONNAABRAMSONVP Communications,

Marketing & Social Media

CAMY B. SCHWAM-WILCOXVP Leadership Development

HELENE BECKERVP of Volunteerism

& Congregant Engagement

FRED SCHOTTVP Human Resources

SUSAN MCKENNAImmediate Past President

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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From the Rabbi

Steven Engel

From the Temple President

Mark Levitt

WE NEED YOUR HELP!Ours is a community filled

with wonderful people whoare caring and compassionate. A place where wewatch out for each other. A congregation wherepeople volunteer constantly to help others. As acongregational family it is always important to bethere for each other, particularly at times of greatcelebration and also at times of need anddifficulty. As your rabbi, along with the membersof the hospital visitation committee and our caringcommittee we want to make ourselves available toyou at such times. But there is a problem, aSERIOUS PROBLEM we are facing that only youcan help us to solve.

Due to strict privacy laws and concerns aboutconfidentiality, we no longer have ways to check ifyou are in the hospital, are ill, are recovering fromillness, or someone in your family-circle has died.This might make you feel that we are notconcerned about you. But nothing could befurther than the truth. It is just that we do notknow about what you are facing. Yes, there is aslight chance that we may miss something, as weare not perfect. But most often, it is just an issueof us not knowing about it. So, I am reaching outto you to ask you to help us and each other. Helpyour family member, your friend, your fellowcongregant, by letting us know if a CRJ member isill. PLEASE let us know when a CRJ member is in ahospital. PLEASE let us know if a CRJ member hassuffered a death in her or his family. PLEASE let usknow if a fellow CRJ congregant is facing difficulty.PLEASE let us know if a fellow CRJ congregantneeds a ride to a doctor’s appointment, helppicking up a prescription or even some chickensoup!

In doing so you will be doing a Mitzvah to helpus to do a mitzvah. So, in a real sense it will be a“Double Mitzvah.” It is easy to do too. Just callthe CRJ Office (407-645-0444) or email Annie at(ahernandez@crjorlando.org) and let us know whoit is and what they need. We will contact them toschedule a visit.

As always, thank you so much for making ourcongregation the caring place that it is.Wishing you a joyful Purim and an inspiringPesach,Steve

I want to remind everyone tomake plans to attend the CRJspring gala which will be held at

the Hilton Altamonte Springs on April 19, 2020. Thisyear we are celebrating 70 years of CRJ and we arehonoring Dr. Larry and Susan Halperin, who are sodeserving of this honor. As always it will be a greatevening with wonderful food, entertainment, andfriendship. If you have not already made yourreservations, please do so as soon as possible.

The CRJ Board and Music Search Committee,spearheaded by Fred Schott, continues to work hard tofind just the right person to continue our tradition ofmeaningful music for our Temple. We interviewedsome wonderful candidates and hope to announce inthe near future the individual who will be joining us. Iwant to thank the many congregants who havevolunteered to lead us in music at our services. You aretoo numerous to mention by name but know that yourwillingness to serve is greatly appreciated byeveryone.

On behalf of myself and the entire Board, I want togive a special recognition to Rabbi Engel foreverything he has done to keep CRJ moving forward inthe last few months. Obviously, Rabbi Engel is always acritical part of our CRJ family; but he has gone aboveand beyond our expectations. He has had to continueto meet the needs of our Congregation in everyrespect including coordinating music, training our B’naiMitzvah kids, working with our youth programs, as wellas serve the spiritual and emotional needs of ourcongregants. Words cannot express how much weappreciate all he has done and continues to do.

Our Nominating Committee, headed by FeleciaZiegler, will soon be presenting its slate for the CRJBoard. Please make plans to attend our annualmeeting, which will be held on May 13.

CRJ continues to thrive. This is not just because ofthe efforts of Rabbi Engel, but also all our staff and somany others who have volunteered in so manydifferent areas. From our youth programs, to religiousschool, to Sisterhood, to Prime Timers, and to themany educational programs being offered, CRJ iscontinuing to meet the needs of all our congregants.

Finally, let me thank all of you for continuing to bepart of our CRJ family. Sometimes we do not thank youenough, but all of you are important to CRJ. If youhave ideas or suggestions on how we can better meetyour needs, please let us know.Mark

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From the Director of Education

Sheryl Sacharoff, Ed.D

The message of Passoverremains as powerful as ever.Freedom is won not on the

battlefield but in the classroom and the home. Teachyour children the history of freedom if you want themnever to lose it. – Rabbi Jonathan Sacks

Passover is one of my favorite Jewish holidays. It’s atime of year when remembering our history asstrangers in Egypt inspires me to think of others whoare still oppressed and yearning for freedom. It’s atradition for family and friends to remember our pastin very specific and engaging ways, sitting together atthe table reading the same story each year. As Jews,we are fortunate to be part of a history and culturethat helps to define who we are and allows us todiscover what we may become. In a thought-provoking essay that I recently read, Rabbi Ben Sprattwrites about the significance of asking questions aswe read together during our seders. He encouragesus to help our children become more curious and tobe a present participant in the seder.

Rabbi Jen Lader proposes that in this day and agewhen so many of our questions can be answeredquickly as we can reach our smartphones, we musttake the time to engage our children in thosequestions that can’t readily be answered on Google.

Reading each year about our collective Jewishhistory informs us all about our ancestors who wereenslaved in Egypt. Equally important is to teachchildren about their own family history.

The author Bruce Feiler once said that children aremade stronger and more resilient when they knowthe story of their own history. Recently, I read atremendous op-ed in the Orlando Sentinel from ateenager who became a bat mitzvah at CRJ,Georgia Bernbaum. With the research that she didon her family’s past for a school project, she wasable to make connections to a person that she hadno idea shared an ancestral link. This knowledgegave her great insight into understanding herJewish identity and how being Jewish impacts otherpeople’s views. “It does not matter how much weidentify with our heritage,” Ms. Bernbaum realized,“because other people will always identify us by it.”What an amazing lesson to each of us as weremember that once we were slaves in Egypt, andnow we are free!

Understanding our past allows us to think criticallyabout today’s issues and challenges. As we getready to once again tell the story of our Exodusfrom Egypt, I hope that you are all inspired to shareyour family story with your children. Along with theFour Questions of the seder, I wish you all inspiredquestions as we continue to search for answers.

From my family to yours, Chag Pesach Sameach, ahappy and healthy Passover!Sheryl

The Steinmetz Family School of Chai artexpo featuring the works of our SOCstudents! Under the direction of ArtSpecialist, Morah Judith Lazev, childrenhave been learning about famous Jewishartists and authors. We promise that youwill be amazed at the quality of work in thelikes of Chagall, Rothko, Modigliani,Lichtenstein and others! Come see ourkindergarten studentsʼ rendering ofPaddington Bear whose author MichaelBond was inspired by the Jewish refugeechildren of the Kindertransport. Our pre-kstudents captured Ezra Jack Keatsʼ mostborrowed library book, The Snowy Day, ina way that you will want to see. All artworks will be available for your viewing inthe Schott Family Chapel throughout theweekend of April 3 to April 5, 2020.

ARTexpo

Save the dates:April 3 - April 5

Steinmetz FamilySchool of Chai

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School of Chai

Gary, and his wife Helene, have been members ofCRJ for 28+ years! Their son, Jay, and their two, localgrandchildren, Lily and Sam Fender, had theirBar/Bat Mitzvahs at CRJ. Sam continued, completingConfirmation. Gary has served on the Board ofDirectors at several different periods, as 1st Vice-President, Vice-President and as a representative atlarge. He was a member of the EducationCommittee for multiple years, in support of theReligious School. He has been a long-term memberof the Ritual Committee, now reformulated as theSpiritual Think Tank. With the founding of the HighSchool (YALA) program, Gary volunteered to be oneof the instructors. For several years, Gary has led theYom Kippur, afternoon Discussion Session as part ofthe High Holy Days observance. Beginning in 2014,he served on the year long, Governance Committeewhich had been charged with revising theConstitution and By-Laws for CRJ, completing theirtask in 2015. Gary has participated in the preparationof meals on Christmas day for the Social Actioncommittee’s partnership program with Meals onWheels. In a fun mode, Gary volunteered to be inthe cast of two of our past Purim Spiels. (Purim Plays)For the past two years, continuing to the present, heis serving as CRJ’s representative to the JewishFederation’s, JCRC Committee. (Jewish CommunityRelations Council) In 2005-2007, Gary participated inthe Union of Reform Judaism’s, Had-r’chah Trainingprogram for training lay leaders to assist clergy in avariety of functions. Upon completion of theprogram, he was asked to take on the role of ClergyAide, a volunteer position, at CRJ. In that role heassists clergy in lifecycle events, leads Shabbatservice with clergy or in place of clergy when theyare away, conducts Shiva services, is one of theleaders of the Bagels and Bibles program on selectSaturday mornings, and in other areas, as needed.For the past three years, he has also led the 2ndnight Seder service held at CRJ.

In addition to volunteering at CRJ, Gary has twiceserved on the Jewish Federation Board. Garyconducts Shabbat services at Village on the Green,

in honoring our Volunteer of

the Year, Gary Becker, and all

our CRJ valued volunteers

(THAT INCLUDES YOU!!) on

Friday, April 3rd .

We begin the evening with a

special service honoring our

volunteers at 7:00 pm, followed by a special Oneg

Shabbat. Join with us in thanking the hardworking

volunteers that make our temple the amazing home

that it is for all of us!

Gary Becker

Volunteer ofthe Year

CRJ

a retirement community in Longwood, on behalf ofthe Jewish Pavilion. He also teaches iPhone/iPadclasses to the seniors there. For the past six years, hehas been teaching an Introduction to Judaism class,each semester, at the campuses of Seminole StateCollege, as a component of a Comparative Religionscourse. He is also involved in interfaith activities inthe community and has served on several panels aspart of interfaith programs.

Gary feels that when you volunteer, you are not onlyhelping the institutions to provide services to theirconstituents, you begin to really feel you are part ofyour synagogue community and the broadercommunity. It’s a nice feeling to walk into CRJ andrecognize and be engaged with other people andnot feel you are an outsider. You do not have to getas involved as much as Gary has done but findingareas of interest to you and getting involved will helpmake you feel that you are truly a part of CRJ.

to ALL ourValuedVolunteers

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B’nai Mitzvah

Dilyn Elizabeth Gabel,daughter of Sarah andJason Gabel, will be calledto the Torah as a BatMitzvah on Saturday,March 28th, 2020.

Dilyn is a 7th grader atLake Highland Preparatorywhere she excels at all herclasses and has made the

President’s Lists every year since 4th grade. Inaddition to a demanding school schedule, Dilyn is acompetitive gymnast and spends 17+ hours eachweek in the gym training. This year Dilyn placed 5thoverall in the State meet as well as 2nd overall inseveral regional meets. Her favorite apparatus isbars, so it is not surprising she enjoys hanging outwith friends and family or going to watch the Gatorsgymnastics team with her teammates when shedoes not have meets going on. Dilyn is grateful toRabbi Engel and the late Dr. Zena Sulkes-Freemanz”l for their help along the way. We are so proud ofDilyn for all her hard work this year and are lookingforward to celebrating this amazing accomplishmentwith all our family and friends.

Reese AugustaRottenberg, daughter ofStephanie Biddle andJason Rottenberg, will becalled to the Torah as aBat Mitzvah on April 18,2020.

Reese is an honor roll 7thgrader at Lake HighlandPreparatory School. She is a

cheerleader at Lake Highland, competing on the JVcompetition team and cheering as part of the juniorhigh game day team. This summer she was selectedas an All-American cheerleader by Varsity Spirit andwas honored to perform at a Disney parade overThanksgiving. Reese is thankful for the guidance,tutoring and support from Dr. Sulkes-Freeman z”land Morah Audrey Hochstetter. She is lookingforward to sharing her joyous accomplishment withher parents, brothers Cole and J.T., and her familyand friends.

Diego Weiser, son of Davidand Ana Weiser, will becalled to the Torah as a BarMitzvah on April 25, 2020.

Diego is a 7th grade honorstudent at Avalon MiddleSchool. Diego enjoystraveling all over the US viaplanes, trains andautomobiles. He’s anxiously

waiting for his passport to broaden his horizons! Thefuture Veterinarian has owned a very successful dogsitting business for the last 6 years.

Diego would like to thank and remember Dr.Sulkes-Freeman, may her memory be for a blessing.Thank you to his Hebrew tutor, Audrey Hochstetter,whom helped him get here today. And a big thanksto Rabbi Engel for the encouragement and awesomeconversations. He is looking forward to celebratingwith Mom, Dad, sister Sofia and his close family andfriends from here, there and everywhere!

Paige Isabel Rosenblatt,daughter of Jessica andSeth Rosenblatt, will becalled to the Torah as aBat Mitzvah on May 2,2020.

Paige is a straight Astudent in 7th grade atTeague Middle Schoolwhere she enjoys being part

of National Junior Honor Society and the BridgeClub. Paige has been a Girl Scout for 8 years andlikes to play tennis in her free time. Paige also lovesall things artistic and this year she won first place inReflections, the county wide arts competition, in thephotography division. To reflect her love of art, Paigeis collecting art supplies to donate to the HarborHouse shelter for her Mitzvah project. Paige wouldlike to thank Dr. Sulkes-Freeman z”l, AudreyHochstetter, and Rabbi Engel for all of their help inpreparing for her big day. She is looking forward tocelebrating with her parents, her sisters, Laney andErin, and her family and friends.

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Do you realize the impact of your support? Let metell you something you should know. Your continueddedication to Sneakers That Fit In Memory of Dr.Barry Levin is making a huge difference in our localcommunity! Every single dollar and shoe donation

you make to thisproject goesdirectly to theindividuals we areserving. It is onlybecause of youthat each year wereach the goal ofraising the moneyand collecting thenumber of pairs

of shoes we need to fulfill our commitment. Over thepast 20 years CRJ has fit many needy feet with sturdy,brand new sneakers and socks. These are suchordinary, unexciting items in most of our closets. Yet,these mundane articles of clothing are in dire need.As you know we serve schools in, both, Seminole andOrange County as well as the organization, NewHope for Grieving Children. I can, personally, attestto the appreciation we experience upon delivery ofthe over 300 pairs of shoes we have collected andpurchased on their behalf.

The Social Action Committee would like torecognize the generosity of the CRJ Religious School,under the direction of Dr. Sheryl Sacharoff. Theysupported Sneakers That Fit by collecting anddonating $250. We were joined in our efforts forSneakers That Fit by Temple Israel represented byEmily Raij and Temple Beth Am represented byRebecca Goldsmith. Many thanks to the rest of theSneakers That Fit committee, Sharon Silver, SusanOlsson, Robin Angel, Bernice Walker Schwartz, andSheryl Kurland. Additionally, we want to thank theReebok Store on International Drive for allowing us toshop their “steals and deals” to stretch every dollarwe have collected to purchase shoes. Their staffcontinues to be helpful and organized on ourdesignated shopping date.

Donations to Sneakers That Fit are accepted 365days a year! STF now has an online presence on theCRJ website. Click on DONATIONS and scroll downto find Sneakers That Fit. It is a wonderful way tohonor or memorialize someone special. Remember,every dollar donated is spent directly on the sneakersand socks presented to the recipients each year.THANK YOU once again for another successful yearof giving the gift of happy feet!“Sole”fully yours,Pamela LevinChairperson Sisterhood

1. The Hebrew word "seder" means:a. Freedomb. G-dc. Thankfulnessd. Ordere. Book

2. What does the modern addition of an orange on theseder plate represent?

a. The Sweetness of freedomb. Peeling it is like revealing the hidden meaning

of Passoverc. Pits that grow new fruit symbolize the rebirth of springd. Welcoming the LGBTQ community and others

Who feel marginalized

3. How many plagues did God bring upon Egypt?a. 7b. 10c. 12d. 18

4. Which of the following is NOT one of the plagues?a. Liceb. boilsc. antsd. locusts

5. During the seder, we pour drops of what liquid tocommemorate the plagues?

a. wineb. saltwaterc. sodad. water

Answers- 1:a, 2:d, 3:b, 4:c, 5:a

For more Passover activities, recipes, and informationvisit https://reformjudaism.org/jewish-holidays/passover

Test yourPassoverknowledge:

SNEAKERS THAT FIT

– Groggers for kids collectible groggers for adults.– Beautiful Afikoman/Matza covers Miriam and Elijah cups.– Elegant candlesticks and candles for blessings before the Seder.- As always tallit set-always marked down,Judaica gifts, regulargifts and more!

Holidays of Freedom..Our gift shop is ready... Are you??

Gift Shop

Purim

Passover

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The gift shop is operated by CRJ Sisterhood.All proceeds go toward needs for CRJ and the Religious school.

Regular hours when Steinmetz School of Chai is open are: Sundays: 9:15am-12:45pm. Also, you may call the Temple office

(407-644-0444) to check if a staff member is available to assist you.

Donations (December 1, 2019 through January 31, 2020) The Congregation of Reform Judaism respectfully requests a minimum donation of $10.

BUTTERFLY GARDEN FUNDIn Memory OfSylvia and Harry Stein, Mother and Father ofYetta Benedon from Irving & Yetta Benedon

COLEMAN JENTES FUNDIn Memory OfZena Sulkes Freeman from BarbaraZaslofskyZena Sulkes-Freeman from Cathy & MarkLieblichDr. Zena Sulkes from Gail & Bob GoldZena Sulkes Freeman from Jean WhiteDr Zena Sulkes from Maddi OkunDave Levy from Jay & Amy TodrasSean Jared Bender, Loving memory of sonof Linda and Morton Bender from Morton& Linda BenderZena Sulkes from Melvin KohnZena Sulkes-Freeman from Judith LazevIn Memory of Zena Sulkes-Freeman fromRandye and Jay Falk

CULTURAL ARTS FUNDIn Memory OfIn memory of Bayla Cornell, sister of JillGoldsmith from Allison Levie

DENISE COHEN LIBRARY FUNDIn Memory OfJack Epstein, Brother of Coral Ambuter fromRoger & Coral Ambuter

FEED THE HOMELESS FUNDIn honor ofBeverly Smith being honored by Sisterhoodfor all she does for the community fromRobin & Stewart Anderson

In Memory OfMinnie Nathan, Mother of Sharon Kudlowitzfrom Barry & Sharon KudlowitzRifat Raphael Arditi, Husband of Billi Arditifrom Billi ArditiSol Cohen, Beloved Father of Sol Cohenfrom Pearl MetzDale Lindenberg Fisher, Beloved Cousin ofPearl Metz from Pearl Metz

GENERAL DONATION FUNDIn Honor OfBeverly Smith from Julie & Chris BeganiHappy Birthday to Joy Dreyfus, from oldfriend Charles SilvermanMarty and Emily Gickstein from CharlesSilvermanBeverly Smith from Carolyn Weinstein

In Memory OfZena Sulkes Freeman from Allan & JaniseKlaiman and familySaidie Marcus, Mother of Albert Marcusfrom Albert Marcus & Estelle Stetz-MarcusAnthony Manetas, Father of Estelle Stetz-Marcus from Albert Marcus & Estelle Stetz-MarcusRosalind Levitt from James and SamanthaSt. John

Jay Confer, Father of Judy Albertson fromDavid & Judy AlbertsonElaine Hauser, Mother if James Hauserfrom James Hauser & Audrey SeedLeonard Reich, Father of Stephen Reichfrom Stephen & Shyla ReichRegina Giller, Mother of Shyla Reich fromStephen & Shyla ReichSydell Sinsley, Mother of Ellen Silvermanfrom Charles SilvermanBernie Heller from Charles SilvermanStella Levie, Mother-in-Law of Mel Kohnfrom Melvin KohnMinne Kohn, Mother of Mel Kohn fromMelvin KohnEzra Regen. Father of Jennifer Bisbee fromJennifer BisbeeSam Frankel, Father-in-law of LouiseFrankel from Louise FrankelGeorge Frankel, Husband of Louise Frankelfrom Louise FrankelBernard Freedman, Beloved Father ofPaula StreimishSonny Lipof, Beloved Uncle of PaulaStreimish from Paula StreimishMendy and Fanny Lipof, BelovedGrandparents of Paula Streimish fromPaula StreimishNathan and Rose Freedman, BelovedGrandparents of Paula Streimish fromPaula StreimishZena Sulkes from Carolyn WeinsteinZena Sulkes from Ellyn GoldsteinZena Sulkes from Paul and Judith HeimRosalind Levitt from Sylvia Rapoport

GORFTY GOLDMAN FUNDIn Honor OfLila Gerber becoming a Bat Mitzvah fromThe Goldman Family

In Memory OfDr. Zena Sulkes Freeman from LaurenObackJoseph Goldman, Father of LeonardGoldman from Leonard & Marilyn GoldmanSharon Poteshman, Mother of MikePoteshman from Michael & Hali PoteshmanJoseph Weisman, Father of Hali Poteshmanfrom Michael & Hali PoteshmanMax Weisman, Uncle of Hali Poteshmanfrom Michael & Hali PoteshmanSoloman Esquenazi from Beverly B. Smith

HENRY & SYLVIA GROSSMAN FUNDIn memory of Zena Sulkes. from Cathy F.Swerdlow

In Memory OfRuby Strauss, Cousin of Barbara Grossmanfrom Barbara Grossman

ONEG SPONSORSIn Honor OfAva's Bat Mitzvah from Maddi Okun

PRAYER BOOK FUNDIn Memory Of

Bayla Leah Cornell from Emily & MartyGlickstein

RABBI'S DISCRETIONARY FUNDIn Honor OfMiriam Hyatt's baby naming. Granddaughterof Lawrence Hyatt from Lawrence HyattMaya and Daniel, Grandchildren of Randyand Arnold Trezza from Randy and ArnoldTrezzaRabbi Engel officiating at the wedding ofSamantha and Aaron Mandel

In Memory OfLisa Seidman, Wife of Richard SeidmanfromSandra Lilling Siegel, Sister of Paul Lillingfrom Paul & Lois LillingIrene Lilling, Wife of Paul Lilling from Paul& Lois LillingDavid Jack Epstein, Father of Larry Epsteinfrom Lawrence & Cathi EpsteinBeatrice Lowenthal, Mother of Jane Gleickfrom Richard & Jane GleickEllen Miller, Mother of Seth Miller fromSeth & Carrie MillerScott Silverman, son of Charles Silvermanfrom Charles SilvermanLarry Travitsky, Beloved Husband of BeaTravitsky from Bea TravitskyIda Freedman, Beloved Mother of PaulaStreimish from Paula StreimishEdward and Ann Rosenberg, Father andMother of Ruth Wallace from Ruth WallaceStephen Orne, Nephew of Wendy Silverfrom Wendy SilverFrieda K Subin, Mother of Eli Subin from EliSubin

On Behalf OfRita and Ned Feldman Family Fund fromFloyd Sykora & Valerie Feldman

RELIGIOUS SCHOOL EDUCATION FUNDIn Honor OfReid Intro, In honor of his Bar Mitzvah fromMax & Philis Intro

In Memory OfDr. Zena Sulkes Freeman from Allison LevieMarian LaVine, Aunt of Gary Becker fromGary & Helene BeckerSheldon Kaufman from Lawrence Kahn &Amy GoodblattZena Sulkes Freeman from Harriet WeissHoward Rom from Karen BurnstineMarilyn Freedman from Karen BurnstineBernard Bodanoff, Beloved father ofBeverly Smith from Beverly B. SmithKolman Brand, Husband of Judith Brandfrom Beverly B. SmithRosalie Klein from Mary Yasgur

SOCIAL ACTION FUNDIn Honor OfBeverly Smith from Allan & Diane MyersIn Memory OfPeggy Hoyt from Allison Levie

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Bayla Leah Cornell from Mark andNoreen LevittHoward Kreitner from Mark and NoreenLevittStanley Becker, Cousin of Gary Beckerfrom Gary & Helene BeckerHarry Bassin, Uncle of BarbaraGrossman from Barbara Grossman

SNEAKERS THAT FITMark LevittAnil and Barbara AggarwalJeffrey & Bonnie YarmuthJohn & Beth WeissNorman & Donna AbramsonRebecca and Michael Goldstein

In Honor OfSpecial birthday of Sharon Silver fromGayle And Barry SteinhartSpecial birthday of Pam Levin from Gayleand Barry SteinhartPam Levin’s happy birthday!! from JaneBriskmanPam Levin's 65th Birthday from Glenn& Debra BehrHelen Tetenbaum's Birthday from MarilynGoldmanJudy Godorov from The Sacharoff FamilyIn Memory OfDr. Barry A. Levin, our beloved Father andPops from Jessica L LazarusZena Sulkes Freeman from Ms.JudyGodorov

STEPHEN FEINBERG MEMORIAL FUNDIn Honor OfBeverly Smith as "Yes Fund" Honoree fromMartin & Emily GlicksteinHarriet Weiss as "8 Over 80" Honoree fromMartin & Emily GlicksteinEllen and Simon Snyder being honoreesfor Jewish Academy Gala from Martin &Emily GlicksteinBarney Chepenik as "8 Over 80" Honoreefrom Martin & Emily GlicksteinMartin Glickstein, "With Gratitude to myBest Bro Ever" from Paul Glickstein

In Memory OfZena Freeman from Allen WeinsteinZena Sulkes Freeman from Arnold andMaxine CohenZena Sulkes Freeman from Dr. Allan &Diane MyersDr. Zena Sulkes-Freeman from Dr.Lawrence & Susan HalperinSheldon Kaufman from Emily & MartyGlicksteinZena Sulkes-Freemna from IrmaDubowskyZena Sulkes Freeman from James andJoellen CarlsonZena Sulkes Freeman from Jean SulkesZena Sulkes from Jeffrey Cohen & LucilleBelnickZena Sulkes, Cousin of Karol and MelChinitz from Melvin and Karol Chinitz

Zena W. Sulkes from Michael and DebbieFreiserDr. Zena Sulkes Freeman from Chet &Barbara PeckettZena Sulkes-Freeman from Gary &Helene BeckerZena Sulkes from Martin & EmilyGlicksteinRuth Marowitz from Martin & EmilyGlicksteinScott Silverman from Martin & EmilyGlicksteinZena Sulkes Freeman from SammyGoldstein & Bill YahnerZena Sulkes-Freeman from Timothy &Susan OlssonZena Sulkes from Barbara GrossmanZena Sulkes-Freeman from Bea TravitskyZena Sulkes-Freeman from Terri MisekZena Sulkes from Robert and Nancy ConaZena Sulkes Freeman from RuthBernsteinDr. Zena Sulkes-Freeman from TheWladis Family

YOUTH ENRICHMENT TRAVEL FUNDIn Memory OfHarold Neafach, father of BeverlyMurphy from Beverly & Bill MurphyMark Darlow, Beloved Brother of EllenSnyder from Simon & Ellen SnyderZena Sulkes Freeman from Zena SchiffManning Vexler, Father-in-law of CarolynWeinstein from Carolyn Weinstein

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To our wonderfulMagic Night Sponsors

Mitch Barnett & Michele BrennanSusan McKenna & Suzan Abramson

Schwam-Wilcox AssociatesWinston & Charlotte Schwartz

Stephen & Dorey WolfMartin & Emily Glickstein

Thank You

SUNDAY, MARCH 1, 2020 | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PMJoin national public speaker, author, and inspiring andentertaining presenter, Leah Dobkin, for this life-affirming, spiritual, fun-filled workshop. Theintroductory workshop provides the tools and supportsyou need to begin to write a heartfelt legacy letter orheirloom book for your loved ones. The process willnot only help you build your legacy, but the processcan reclaim the legacies of your ancestors. You willhave an opportunity to clarify your values and you mayeven gain a new life purpose or reinvigorate anexisting purpose. Writing a legacy letter is anexcellent opportunity for self-examination resulting inimproved spiritual, emotional and physical health.

Sponsored by CRJ Sisterhood, CRJ Brotherhood &CRJ Chai’er Learning.

There is no cost but please RSVP:https://www.crjorlando.org/event/legacy_letters

The Rosh Chodesh Circle is a monthly meeting setaround the new moon; designed to bring womentogether and connect their spiritual being throughvarious types of Jewish programming. Each month willpresent a new activity; chosen as a vehicle for learningabout women’s traditions and practices that highlightthe connection between our spiritual life and our livesas Jews. By having the circle, we also honor thetraditions and wisdom of Jewish women who havecome before us.

Saturday, March 21, 2020 &Saturday, April 11, 202011:30 AM - 12:30 PMin the Schott Family

WOMEN OF CONGREGATION OF REFORM JUDAISM

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Children from School of Chai helping create bagsfor Chemo patients.

Thank you to all our Mitzvah Day volunteers andour incredible chair of the program, DanaSussman-Lewis!

Sisterhood at Mitzvah Day

With your help we really made a difference in ourcommunity. Together we collected and donated...

- 9 pints of blood to One Blood Blood Mobile- 12 fleece blankets, 10+ pet toys to Pet Coalition of Orlando- 22 fleece blankets Project Linus for children- Over 200 K-12 level books for Gift for Teaching- LOTS of diapers, wipes, and diaper cream to the Diaper

Coalition- Assembled 30 bags Appreciation Bags for Seminole &

Orange County Law enforcement- 10+ boxes of Art supplies for MetroWest Elementary School- 10 pairs of new socks for Pathways- One ream of copy paper, 2 dozen AA batteries, 4 cases of

bottled water, 100+ individual snack items for Shepherd’sHope

- 4+ boxes of feminine hygiene products and travel-sizetoiletries for Harbor House

- 50 Chemo Care Bags

"Without You, We Are One Sister Short”

Sisterhood

So Much Fun and Friendship to sharefrom Sisterhood: To begin theyear…WRJ’s YES Fund Luncheon washeld on January 12!

As in past years, a member who hasbeen, and continues to be a criticalpart to our organizations & programswas honored. This member is BeverlySmith. We all know that Beverlyendlessly volunteers at all CRJShabbats & events. She is everywhere!She puts in even more effort & time (ifthat’s possible) to Sisterhood activities.About 80 people attended the

luncheon in support for Beverly & theYES Fund.

WRJ’s YES Fund raises funds tosupport Youth, Education & SpecialProjects. A few of the programs thatthese funds support are scholarships toURJ camps, youth leadership training,social justice advocacy & HUC IsraelRabbinical programs. We are proudthat our Sisterhood raised over $2,000during the luncheon. Thank you to allwho enjoyed a lovely afternoon & tothose who made donations in supportof Women of Reform Judaism’s YESFund.

Next some of us traveled a bit…toClearwater that is for WRJ’s Area Dayat Temple B’nai Israel. Nine Sisterhoodmembers mingled and learned fromother Sisters in the Central Floridaarea. We had a wonderful day filledwith lots of food, fun and discussion.We discussed many future endeavorsas Sisterhoods and investigated someideas for creating additionalmembership.

Not many hid from MITZVAH DAY-February 2nd! Sisterhood had helpfrom School of Chai students to create55 Cancer Care Bags for OrlandoHealth Downtown Cancer Center. Inaddition, many items were donated toother charities. We have a wonderfullycaring community that works welltogether! Thank you all who donatedand volunteered their time andcreativity!

Looking forward to seeing you andhope you join in the Sisterhood fun! Ifyou are interested in anythingSisterhood just ask or come to a

meeting - 2nd Tuesday of each month!Check with office as to where we are meeting.Sheryl Odza, Women of CRJ President

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Women of CRJ Dinner at Hamburger Mary’sTuesday, March 10 | 6:30 p.m.

This is not your bubbe’s BINGO! Join the fun with Sisterhood anda host of friendly drag queens. You never know what mighthappen, so don’t be left out!RSVP www.crjorlando.org/sisterhood

Do a mitzvah by helping Habitat for HumanityApril 4, 2020 | 8:30am - 3:00pm

Build a home for a deserving family in need of affordable housing.Space is limited, so sign up soon!

Join participant list by contacting Jean White atjean@jeanhwhite.com

Community 2nd Night SederThursday, April 9th | 6:30pm

Seder Led By: Gary Becker, Clergy Aide Open to congregants andthe community (see ad on page13).RSVP: https://www.crjorlando.org/event/seder2020

Women of CRJ Table of Eight - Saturday, April 18 | 7 p.m.Play card games such as Hand and Foot & Canasta! Free activity.

Space is limited. At Maddi Okun’s home.RSVP: crjorlando.org/sisterhood

Mah Jongg & Margaritas - Sunday, May 3 | 12:30pmHave some fun and Maj with the ladies! Door Prizes & Cash prizes

for the top 3 players. Do a Mitzvah and bring new/unused toiletryitems to be donated to a women’s shelter. $36 per personRSVP: www.crjorlando.org/sisterhood

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1st Fridays at CRJ

7:00pmwww.crjorlando.org/shabbat

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY7GEMILUT HASADIM(ACTS OF LOVE & KINDNESS)

FRIDAY, MARCH 6L’DOR V’DOR(GENERATION TO GENERATION)FEATURING SCHOOL OF CHAI 3& 4TH GRADERS

FRIDAY, APRIL 3TIKKUN OLAM (REPAIRINGTHE WORLD)HONORINGVOLUNTEER OFTHE YEAR CLERGYAIDE GARYBECKER AND ALLOUR CRJ VOLUNTEERS!

FRIDAY, JUNE 5SOCIAL JUSTICE(MAKING JEWISH VALUES REALTO THEWORLD)

FRIDAY, MAY1GORFTYCREATIVE SERVICELED BYCRJ’S SENIOR YOUTH GROUP, GORFTY

Join Rabbi Engel for an interactive Shabbat Service focused on making a better place.This interactive Shabbat held in the round (meet us in the Multi-Purpose Room) is perfect

for all ages. There will be something for elementary aged students through seniors!

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Thursday, April 9, 2020at 6:30p.m.GoldmanSocialHall | CRJ 928Malone Drive, Orlando,Fl 32810

Seder Being Led By: Gary Becker, ClergyAideOpento congregantsand the community

RSVP byApril 2: $42per person| $36for Seniorʼs (Ages 65+)| $20(Ages 13/under)RSVP betweenApril 3 – April 6: Additional $5per personIncludesSeder & Full CourseDinner with reserved seating.

ToRSVP, pleasesendcheckor registeronline byMonday,April 6, 2020Dueto the organizationrequired for the Seder, registrations will notbeacceptedafter this dateandthere will benopayments/admissionsacceptedat thedoor.

Seatingwill beassigned.If you would like to requestbeingassignedto a table with specificpeople,your request mustaccompanyyour reservation. Maximumnumberofpeopleat a tablewill be10.

Name:________________________________________________________________Phone:__________________________Address:______________________________________Email:___________________________________________________Number ofAdults____ Seniors___ Children____ Total enclosed_$___________Who would you like to sit with?________________________________________________________________________Please list dietary restrictions: ________________________________________________________________________Checkmade payable to Women ofCRJ #_______|| MC____Visa_____ Security Code______CCnumber:__________________________________________________________________Exp. Date_________Are you a CRJ Member? YES NOIf not,how did you hear about the seder?_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Mail toCRJ-Seder|928MaloneDrive, Orlando, Fl 32810 or crjorlando.org/event/seder2020For moreinformation, pleasecontact: HeleneBecker, hfrbecker@aol.com or 407-221-3958

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LOCALLEARNING, WORLD-RENOWNEDCURRICULUM

TheRothFamily Jewish CommunityCenter,MaitlandMondaysstarting March16,2020

7:00 – 8:30 p.m.

Beyond Borders exploresthe history of the Arab-Israeliconflict from theWar of Attrition until today. This10-weekcourseis designed to encourage

discussionand debate, andto challenge students to appreciate thebasisof the conflicting historical claimsmade by all sidesin the conflict.

Thecomplexity of the conflict forces students to grapple with issuesof religion,culture, history,politics, economics, identity and survival—all reflected through

primary sources,including newspaper articles, poetry, songs,governmentdocuments, speeches, photographs and memoirs.

Thecourse will provide students with new tools for understandingandcritiquing textsand events as the conflict continues to unfold.

Register: jfgo.org/borders

BEYONDBORDERSA History of the Arab-IsraeliConflict,

From War to Searchingfor Peace

Cost: $250pluscoursematerialsFaculty: YaelWeinstein

FORMORE INFORMATIONYael Weinstein, Directorof MeltonAdult Jewish Learning

yweinstein@jfgo.org ·407-504-1675

1 Ashton Paul1 Jonathan Wolf1 Leon Golden1 Adam Cunningham1 Mary Yasgur1 Lisa Africk2 Zachary Croft2 Rika Albert2 Shaina Beck2 Delaney Rosenblatt2 Bill Hochstetter2 Lyla Rucks2 Jamie Chepenik3 Juliana Bloom3 Julie Levitt3 Sophia Forster3 Reid Nicholson4 Jill Kassander4 Alexander Maxwell4 Freda DeAguilera4 Karen Watzman5 Dan Freeman5 Allison Hays5 Yetta Benedon5 Mark Wolman5 Jonathan Blum6 Wendy Stevens6 Mark Blechman6 David Bloom6 Hank Wolf6 Jordan Cunningham6 Lawrence Cohan7 Phyllis Lieblich7 Roman Malkin7 Evin Rubin7 Diana Hochstetter7 Dilyn Gabel7 Gwen Richman7 Ryan Blechman8 Rebecca Adams8 Mitchell Shulman8 Stephen Wolf8 Antra Lang8 Mitchell Walk9 Matthew Brenner9 Colin Stickler9 Owen Lewis9 Mark Pinsky9 Samantha Mintzer9 Sara Wolf9 Skyla Silver9 Zachary Engel9 Ilana Engel10 Laura Robinson10 Eli Maulfair10 Michael Maxwell11 Tim Dunbrack11 Allison Levie11 Vicki Kushner11 Doris Sunshine11 Christopher Sauls12 Noah Falk12 Peter Gold12 Edward DeAguilera

14 Kira Abelow14 Rachel Sacks14 Jessica Porges15 Jason Harmon16 Robert Kennon16 Sandra Cohan17 Gloria Goldberg17 Emma Hill18 Michael Rasmussen18 Rachel Reis18 Russell Keiner19 Sue Subin19 Jace Bornstein19 Barbara Bernbaum19 Celia Moskowitz20 Lindsey Goldberg20 Camy B. Schwam-Wilcox20 Robert Gold20 Madison Levin20 Lindsay Schwartz20 Rowan Bayer20 Brian Hoffman20 Ayla Levy20 Lawrence Epstein20 Lyndon Epstein20 Jennifer Landa20 Lynn Dictor21 Kurt Levy21 Catherine Adler21 Karen Knudsen22 Ryan Feinberg22 Randi Cunningham22 Mara Feuerstein22 Matitiahu Braun23 Michael Kancher23 Cheryl Powers23 Mark Blinderman23 Maxwell Bogle23 Lisa Goldman24 Francine Haynes24 Shelly Ferrone24 Lawrence Kahn24 Lynne Bachrach24 Renee Sami24 Jacqueline Gerber25 Jonah Robinson25 Tracey Dunbrack25 Harrison Carp-Schursky26 Rebecca Schott26 Sam Poteshman27 Elizabeth Brooks27 Clifford Selsky28 George Adler28 Claire Chepenik28 Andrew Bachrach28 Henry Schaffer29 Andrea Adelson29 Ava Shams29 Ella Shams29 Arlene Mickenberg29 Vered Laniado30 Ben Robinson31 Aiden Chaney31 Aaron Kassander

March 2020 April 2020 March 2020

April 2020

Birthdays Anniversaries

1 Adam and Julia Berger1 Mark and Jeannie Leavitt1 Gary and Suzanne Salzman1 Alfredo Mendez-Saldana and

Elena Haas4 Dan and Lynne Bachrach5 Nicholas and Robyn Lagina15 Leonard and Marilyn Goldman16 Daniel and Rebekah Barkowitz16 Scott and Maisa Gould20 Gary and Dana Baumgarten21 Paul and Lois Lilling21 Jacob H. and Jacqueline

Rappaport22 Robert and Vicki Kushner25 Bob and Mary Ellen Caplan25 Maxim and Jessica Porges27 Elisabeth and Shannon Moore28 Jason and Jennifer Peltz

Don’t forget to bring your newspapers to theTemple for recycling. Please place themin the big green dumpster. No plastic and

phone books please!also....

Donate your used shopping bags plasticand reusable) to JFS’s Food Pantry!

You can drop them off in the office at CRJ.

Recycle Your Newspapers(and used shopping bags)

at CRJ

If you do not see your birthday or anniversary

listed please contact

Julie Begani at jbegani@crjorlando.org

so we can celebrate with you!

FRIEND US!www.facebook.com/

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www/.facebook.com/

SchoolOf Chai

School of Chai

1 Robert and Judy Doyle1 Brian and Shana Margolis2 Ian Robinson and Jean-Marie Grono3 Edward and Freda DeAguilera4 Adam and Sarah Sinoff5 Elliot and Bonnie Schwartz5 Scott and Kristin Abramson6 Robert and Elvia Birnholz6 Mark and Cindy Blechman6 Ben and Audrey Hochstetter10 Saul and Kelsey Rubin12 Michael and Stacy Conrad12 Mark and Cathy Lieblich14 Steven and Diana Barcus18 Richard and Marilyn Greenhut18 Jeffrey and Velaina Koren19 James and Brenda Wetmore19 David and Susan Newman21 Frank and Barbara Silverman24 Michael and Hali Poteshman24 Michael and Lisa Slone26 Ryan and Natasha Rudd31 Andrew Hill and Lauren Rich31 Isaac and Sarah Tilton

1 Eric Wiener1 Naomi Tanielian1 Jason Peltz1 Lilah Tanielian2 Max Watzman2 Logan Hoffman2 Bob Caplan2 Sheryl Odza3 Sasha Bloom3 Sophie Henner3 Eli Carey3 Zachary Weinstock3 Sandra Bartholomew3 Bruce Goldberg3 Sandra Turner-Reeves3 Sandra Fleishman3 Jonathan Wolf4 Reid Berman5 Marilyn Eskin5 Audrey Brennan5 Michelle Davis5 Samantha Halperin6 Brianna Bayer6 Luca Fiacco6 Adam Sinoff7 Talia Blechman7 Karla Steinmetz7 Alex Sacharoff7 Melissa Villaveces7 Wayne Dictor8 Jason Hays8 David Rasmussen8 Matthew Dunbrack8 Stewart Bloom8 Benjamin Burnstine8 Jami Spector9 Jadyn Peltz9 Lisa Brodsky9 Elisabeth Moore9 Saul Rubin9 Debra Gold10 Alison Peckett10 Stephen Moore10 Aaron Rasmussen10 Dana Sussmann Lewis10 Renee Seltzer10 Layla Kaplan10 Levi Kaplan10 Steven Barcus11 Michael Henner11 Arnold Bierman11 Trudy Zarek12 Ellen Passman12 Aaron Levin13 Jonathan Robinson13 Paul Vilmos14 Alicia Silver14 Carys Joanna Levine14 Max Seligman Muller14 Joyce Demers

15 Marilyn Barr15 Michelle Yeager16 Alex Chatham16 Addison Brooke Barkin17 Juliana Ser17 Susan Olsson17 Zipporah Hruby17 Arlene Seligman18 Benjamin Weinberg18 Eric Peisner18 Lauren Freed18 Barbara Grossman18 Robin Angel18 Shaina Spector19 Jerome Felman19 Arine Albert19 Sean Niemi20 Jamie Hayes20 Linda Flower Gross20 Rebecca Anders20 Madelyn Bedell20 Jon Mendelsohn20 Neil Harrow20 Jacob Niemi20 Beth Kassander21 Beth Simons21 William MacLeod21 Rachelle Lehner22 Andrew Kuritzky22 Ashley Fleishman22 Lauren Rich22 Pearl Metz23 Diego Weiser23 Morgan Reich24 Valerie Lewis24 Austin Seligman Muller24 Kimberly Mendoza24 Talia Helman24 Lawrence Lazarus24 David Moskowitz24 Cathy Slung24 Pierre Haskelson25 Rachel Moskowitz26 Lisa Levin26 Renee Natvig26 Audrey Elizabeth Schwartz26 Beverly Murphy26 Clarann Mendro27 James Milligan27 Kai Nussbaum27 Jeffrey Weiss27 Brenda Fisher Wetmore27 Charles Lehr28 Barbara Borenstein28 Nathan Bedell28 John Kevin Hixon28 Linda Harmon28 Meredith Goldberg29 Vincent Long29 Ian Robinson29 Alfred Lorber29 Kevin Weiss29 Whit Watson30 Amy Steiner30 Lisa Jacobson

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Who DoYou Contact?

Rabbi:Steven W. Engel, swengel@crjorlando.orgExecutive Director:Michael Kancher, mkancher@crjorlando.orgDirector of Education:Dr. Sheryl Sacharoff, ssacharoff@crjorlando.org

Youth Director:Blaine Smith, bsmith@crjorlando.org

Events and Marketing Director:Julie Begani, jbegani@crjorlando.orgClergy Assistant:Annie Hernandez, ahernandez@crjorlando.orgMaintenance Supervisor:Michael Velez

SUPPORT AND HELPGary Becker, Clergy Aide:gbecker@earthlink.netCare Team (help with dr visits, etc)CRJ Office 407-645-0444Hospital Visits:Beverly Smith, thetink@hotmail.com

COMMUNICATION CHAI / WEBSITEEvents and Marketing Director:Julie Begani, jbegani@crjorlando.orgCHAI Designer:Gary Borenstein, gary@garboartworks.com

PROGRAMMINGBrotherhood:Anil Aggarwal, crjbrotherhood@gmail.comCollege Outreach:Felicia Zeigler, felecia@hhbzlflorida.comGift Shop:Ellen Snyder, ellsny@cfl.rr.comPrime Timers:Eloise Stiglitz, Eloise.stiglitz@gmail.comSisterhood:Sheryl Odza, Sherylodza@gmail.comSocial Action:Beverly Murphy, beverly.murphy1@gmail.comVolunteers:Helene Becker, hfrbecker@aol.com

For a full listing of the CRJ Activity Directory andContact Information visit

www.crjorlando.org/activitydirectory.To receive EMAIL NOTIFICATIONS of events at

CRJ, email jbegani@crjorlando.org

Thank youfor being aMember,of CRJ

Mazel TovSheloshim ListZichronam Livracha, May their

memories be for a blessing

Loved ones lost between Dec 1st, 2019 - Jan 31, 2020

Tree of LifeEngraved Leaves $250/each

Engraved BricksLocated under the overhang bythe front doors - $118/ea

Memorial PlaquesSanctuary - $650/one- $1000/two

Oneg ShabbatSponsor an Oneg after a Shabbat

service- $250 donation

ContactMichael Kancherat 407-645-0444 ormkancher@crjorlando.org

SUPPORTYOURCONGREGATION

Chai SponsorshipCost includes printing & mailing

$550 bi-monthly-6 issues per year

CRJ CemeteryHave you thought about pre-planning?

Cemetery plots are availablein the CRJ Cemetery at

Woodlawn Memorial Park,Gotha, FL

Leslie "Gus" Gibbs, Brother ofMarcia Berman, Uncle of ReidBerman and Vicki Berman

Ronald Ziegler, Father of BrentZiegler

Rosalie Klein, Friend of SherylSacharoff

Rosalind Greenhut, Mother ofRichard Greenhut

Irving Esner, Husband of CarolEsner and Father of DesireeSlone

Linda Benjamin Richards, Sisterof Joy Zerivitz

Zena Sulkes-Freeman, Wife ofDan Freeman

Scott L. Silverman, Son ofCharles Silverman

Ruth Marowitz, Mother ofRoberta Marowitz

Manning Vexler, Father-in-Lawof Carolyn Weinstein

Doris Cooper, Cousin of AllanMyers

Sheldon Kaufman, Father ofRandi Kaufman-Long

Bayla Leah Cornell, Sister ofJill Goldsmith

Omar & Wendy Cintron on thebirth of their son, Eden PaxCintron.

Larry & Susan Halperin on themarriage of their daughter,Samantha Halperin, to AaronMandel.

Send your mazel tov wishes, as well asfamily, friends and congregants, to

jbegani@crjorlando.org

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begins Weds Apr 8,ends Thurs Apr 16

Passover

begins Mon Mar 9,ends Thurs Mar 10

Purim

Upcoming Jewish HolidayCalendar Dates

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Gary Borenstein407-463-3496

garboartworks.com

New media art& design

Beth Shalom Memorial ChapelDedicated to serving the Jewish community for 28 years

Samuel “Sammy” GoldsteinExecutive Director

407-599-1180 / Fax: 407-599-7749sgoldstein@bethshalommemorialchapel.com

www.bethshalommemorialchapel.com640 Lee Road, Orlando, Florida 32810

What the CRJ Hospital Team

does for CRJ Congregants:

• Visits to the hospital when acongregant is admitted foran extended stay.

• Celebrate Shabbat andholidays with congregantsin the hospital

• Be a cheery face to talk toduring your stay!

CARETEAM

HOSPITALTEAM

What the CRJ Care Team

does for CRJ Congregants:

• Driving those in need toDoctors’ Appointments,Grocery Store, Pharmacy,CRJ Services and Events

• Delivering and/or PreparingMeals after a Hospital Stayor Giving Birth

BEVERLY SMITH • 407-461-1663 or thetink@hotmail.com

CONTACT

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March 2020Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 (5 Adar)9:30a School of Chai9:30a Mommy & Me1:00p Legacy Letter

Workshop

3rd GradeMishpacha Dayand Kabbalat Ivrit

2 (6 Adar) 3 (7 Adar) 4 (8 Adar)12:00p Torah Study4:00p School of Chai7:30p Nosh Class

5 (9 Adar) 6 (10 Adar)6:00p Matzo BallSoup Shabbat

6:00p Tot Shabbat7:00p DiscoverShabbat: L'Dor

V'Dor and 3rd & 4thGrade Shabbat

7 (11 Adar)10:00a Bagels and

Bible with Dr.Sacharoff

12:30p Jr. GORFTYArchery Tag

7:20p Havdalah

8 (12 Adar)9:30a School of Chai9:30a EJL: Kitah

Aleph12:30p PAWrim1:30p Club 56Amazing Race

9 (13 Adar)Erev Purim5:30p Yala

5:30p Prime TimersL’dor V’dor Yala

10 (14 Adar)Purim

6:00p SisterhoodMeeting

6:00p Bingo &Dinner at

Hamburger Mary's

11 (15 Adar)12:00p Torah Study4:00p School of Chai

6:30p Board ofDirectors

12 (16 Adar) 13 (17 Adar)7:00p Shabbat of

Healing andCelebration

14 (18 Adar)10:00a Bagels andBible with Gary

Becker8:24p Havdalah

15 (19 Adar) 16 (20 Adar)9:30a Cooking forHomeless @ CRJ

5:45p Servehomeless @Coalition

17 (21 Adar)11:00a Book Club

18 (22 Adar)12:00p Torah Study7:30p Nosh Class

19 (23 Adar) 20 (24 Adar)7:00p Sounds of

Shabbat - A musicalShabbat Service

21 (25 Adar)10:00a Bagels andBible with Rabbi

Engel11:30a RoshChodesh

8:28p Havdalah22 (26 Adar) 23 (27 Adar)

5:30p Yala24 (28 Adar) 25 (29 Adar)

12:00p Torah Study4:00p School of Chai

6:00p Club 56Advisor Challenge7:30p Nosh Class

26 (1 Nisan) 27 (2 Nisan)6:00p Shabbat

Service6:00p ChaverimShabbaton

28 (3 Nisan)12:00a Chaverim

Shabbaton10:00a Bat Mitzvah

of Dilyn Gabel8:32p Havdalah

29 (4 Nisan)Jr. GORFTY Day of

Service9:30a School of Chai9:30a EJL: Kitah Bet12:30p YeladimSuper Sloppy

30 (5 Nisan)5:30p Yala

31 (6 Nisan)3rd Grade

Mishpacha Dayand Kabbalat Ivritis Sunday, March

1st.

2nd GradeMishpacha Day isSunday, March

29th.

April 2020Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Pre-K andKindergarten

Mishpacha Day isSunday, April 19th.

6th GradeMishpacha Day is

April 5, 2020

1 (7 Nisan)12:00p Torah Study4:00p School of Chai

2 (8 Nisan) 3 (9 Nisan)6:00p Tot Shabbat7:00p Discover

Shabbat: InteractiveService

7:00p VolunteerAppreciation Shabbat

4 (10 Nisan) Tzav8:30a Habitat for Humanity

Build10:00a 5th & 6th Grade

Shabbat12:20p Jr. GORFTYWekiva Springs8:36p Havdalah

5 (11 Nisan)9:30a School of Chai9:30a Mommy & Me12:30p Club 56Wekiva Springs

6th GradeMishpacha Day

6 (12 Nisan)5:30p Yala

7 (13 Nisan) 8 (14 Nisan)Erev Passover

7:30p Candle Lighting

9 (15 Nisan)Passover

CRJ Office Closed6:30p Community2nd Night Seder8:39p Havdalah

10 (16 Nisan)Chol HamoedPassover

7:00p Shabbat ofHealing andCelebration

11 (17 Nisan)Chol Hamoed PassoverGORFTY Scavenger Hunt10:00a Bagels and Bible

with Rabbi Engel11:30a Rosh Chodesh

8:40p Havdalah

12 (18 Nisan)Chol HamoedPassover

13 (19 Nisan)Chol HamoedPassover

14 (20 Nisan)Chol HamoedPassover

6:00p SisterhoodMeeting

7:33p Candle Lighting

15 (21 Nisan)PassoverYizkor

CRJ Office Closed10:00a Yiskor Service

8:42p Havdalah

16 (22 Nisan) 17 (23 Nisan)7:00p Sounds of

Shabbat - A musicalShabbat Service

18 (24 Nisan) Sh'miniBat Mitzvah of Reese

Rottenberg10:00a Bat Mitzvah ofReese Rottenberg

11:30a Bubbles on theBima

7:00p Women of CRJ:Table of 8

8:44p Havdalah19 (25 Nisan)9:30a School of Chai9:30a EJL: Kitah

Aleph5:30p SpringFundraiser

Pre-K andKindergarten

Mishpacha Day

20 (26 Nisan)9:30a Cooking forHomeless @ CRJ

5:30p Yala5:45p Serve homeless

@ Coalition

21 (27 Nisan)Yom HaShoah

11:00a Book Club

22 (28 Nisan)12:00p Torah Study4:00p School of Chai

23 (29 Nisan) 24 (30 Nisan)6:00p Shabbat

Service6:45p Jr. GORFTY

Shabbaton

25 (1 Iyar)Tazria-M'tzoraBar Mitzvah of Diego

Weiser12:00a Jr. GORFTY

Shabbaton10:00a Bar Mitzvah of

Diego Weiser8:48p Havdalah

26 (2 Iyar)9:30a School of Chai9:30a EJL: Kitah Bet12:30p Yeladim Water

Palooza

27 (3 Iyar) 28 (4 Iyar)Yom HaZikaron

29 (5 Iyar)Yom HaAtzmaut

12:00p Torah Study4:00p School of Chai

30 (6 Iyar)

The mission of the Congregation of Reform Judaism is to offer a synagogue culture that is inviting and respectful, with inspiringworship services and programs that promote lifelong Jewish learning, within a caring, innovative and vibrant congregation.

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Congregation of Reform Judaism (CRJ), located at 928 Malone Drive, Orlando, Florida 32810, is a non-profit religious organization. This newsletter is published for the information of its congregants.