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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

[email protected]

Rabbi Goldstein's email:

[email protected]

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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April, 2017

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

[email protected]

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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April, 2017

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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April, 2017

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.

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