Congregation Beth Am September 2011 Bulletin

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BulletinBETH AM

September 2011 Elul 5771 / Tishri 5772

HIGH HOLIDAY EDITIONINSIDE THIS EDITION IS:

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE HIGH HOLIDAYS

AT CONGREGATION BETH AM

DATES, TIMES, SERVICES, TICKETS, JUNIOR CONGREGATION,

BABY SITTING, PARKING AND MORE


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I thought of this Bulletin for September, 2011, and realized that it is commonly referred

to as 9-11, the darkest day in recent world history. On 9-11 of 9-11, we will observe the

tenth anniversary of the extremist attacks by Osama Bin Laden. The death of Osama Bin

Laden has not put an end to religious extremism.

In the view of many, religious differences are the source of the most dangerous

violence. As I see it, the dangerous divides in the world are not between religions, but

rather between fundamentalist extremists and moderate pluralists, especially within

the same religion! Modern moderate pluralists of all religions celebrate difference and

teach mutual respect for people of other religions, as well as within theirown. Fundamentalists teach hatred for all who do not accept their narrow definitions of truth. Extremists allow no compromise

and consider tolerance a weakness. They cannot solve problems or create any basis for peace, because they believe that they and

only they are right.

Rabbinic Tradition often rejected by Jewish fundamentalists offers a fascinating insight of God (Jerusalem Talmud):

Would that My children forget about Me, as long as they treat each other with respect. Do not declare that you are acting in the

Name of God, our Sages caution, but that you are acting with respect to each other.

Our highest priority must be to recognize the humanity of others and treat their ideas with respect. Fundamentalists may

believe in the ideas they hold, but their beliefs can quickly become entangled with a yearning for the power to realize those ideas

by wrongly attaching them to God. When people are sure that they are right, it is natural for them to want the power to enforce

their ideas.

What binds people together are the Godly values that are valid in every context of humanity across the boundaries of time

and geography (Exodus): compassion, patience, kindness, respect, impulse control, and forgiveness. By focusing on these commo nvalues, people of different religious traditions and different political persuasions, who understand the importance of respec t for

difference and know how to work with people who are different from themselves, have far more in common with each other and

can accomplish much more together.

The world is based on multiple paths to transforming the world from the way it is to the way it needs to be. The Talmud a

debate between two of our great Rabbinic teachers, Hillel and Shammai. They argued for two and a half years about the merits of

God creating humanity. One said no because of the reality that people tend to believe that we are right and those who disagree

with us are wrong. The other said yes by virtue of our potential to reflect Godly values in our actions. The Voice of God then

calls out saying, Both sides are the words of the living God: Both are true. God then declares the yes opinion the winner by

virtue of human potential, which includes respect for other views and perspectives.

9-11 should be a day of intra-faith and interfaith cooperation. It is a significant way to introduce the High Holy Day sea-

son, beginning with Rosh ha-Shana, the anniversary of the created world. It reminds us that we have a responsibility to bring peo-

ple together in a common effort to create a better world.

May God grant us the strength of conviction to oppose extremism in every form religious, political, cultural regardless

of source, regardless of victim. We pray that God gives us the wisdom and moral courage to link arms in partnership with those

around us in building a world of peace.

Rabbi Rick Sherwin

[email protected]

FROM

OUR

RABBI

HOW OLD IS THE WORLD?

We say that Rosh ha-Shana is the birth of the world, and the year is 5772. Jewish Tradition agrees with scientists that theworld is 4.6 billion years old. The number 5772 is an arbitrary number based on the number of generations in the Bible.

Most Traditions have calendars that begin with religious events, such as the birth of Jesus 2,010 years ago or the hegira

(pilgrimage) of Mohammed from Mecca to Medina approximately 1,290 years ago. You might think that the Jewish calendar should

begin with Abraham and Sarah, the first Jews, or with Moses who gave us the Torah at Mt. Sinai, or with Joshua entering Israel, or

with Solomon building the Temple in Jerusalem. The Rabbis of the Talmud wanted to start counting the years from Creation to teach

us that all heritages started off together, and we need to make the world better together.

The number 5772, therefore, is not a scientific number, but a teaching number to convey the lesson that we

have to look beyond our own Tradition and cooperate with others to complete the world that started at Creation. After all, Adam was

not Moslem, Christian or Jewish: he was a human being. Every heritage has its own strategy for transforming the world from the w ay

it is to the way it needs to be for everyone. The Jewish strategy is to fulfill religious responsibilities called mitzvot.

Question of the Month


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PRESIDENTS MESSAGEVacations are now over and it is time to get back to ournormal daily routines of going to work, managing thehouse and attending school.Here we are entering the month of September and it isone of my favorite months. September is the month ofour High Holy Days and this year the season will be evenmore special with the completion of our new andrenovated school.While everyone was off on vacation a few of us dedicatedmembers were working diligently repairing the oldclassrooms, renovating the Rabbis office, (thanks to agenerous donation from The Beth Am Mens Club, and

constructing the new school. As the Rabbi always sayswhen people ask the question about how impossiblethings get done; his response is always God only knows.How are we accomplishing this monumental task ofbuilding a new school in these very depressed financialtimes? It is through the support of our congregation andthe volunteers who contribute much of their personaltime to make our dream come true.As president of Beth Am one of the things that made thissummer so special is that two very charming ladies havevolunteered to join the board as Co-Vice President ofEducation. It is not often that anyone who volunteers tojoin the board actually follows through with theirrequest. With great pleasure at the July board meetingthe board unanimously voted to accept Robyn Colley andRachel Shapiro as new board members. Both Robyn andRachel are parents of children that attend the Beth AmSchool and both have been active members of thecongregation for over five years. With Robyn and Rachelsexperience as young parents I am sure they will bringgreat insight into strengthening our family/educationalprogramming and parental involvement. I am also verypleased that we will be giving Robyn and Rachel alongwith the Rabbi and Elissa a new facility and renovatedclassrooms to create a great educational and familyenvironment to educate our children. I ask as we enterinto the New Year please do what you can to help and

support Robyn and Rachel in making a difference at BethAm.This year as we enter the holiday season to celebrate theHigh Holy Days of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur with ourfamilies and friends it will be an amazing feeling to seeour new facilities with a new school building and updatedclass rooms. As visitors return for the Holiday services Iam sure that they will also be amazed at thetransformation that has occurs to Beth Am over the pastyear.

Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur is a time when we reflect onour actions and try to make amends with each other andGod. It is the start of a New Year in which we all rejoiceand commit ourselves to improving our lives in the NewYear. It is a time of year to start with a clean slate andlook to making the future year brighter and morecomplete. Thank you all for making Beth Am what it istoday.

Chag sameach, from Jill and myself.

Jim Riola President

FROM

OUR

PRESI DENT

JOIN CBA IN ISRAEL: JUNE 2012

We decided to postpone last years scheduled

congregational pilgrimage until next summer. To date,

60 members of our congregation enjoyed exploring Israel

as to fulfill the mitzva of Tmikhat Yisrael, Supporting

Israel. Each tour in the past has offered a spiritually

inspiring experience specifically designed for the group.

We fully toured Israel from coast to coast, up to the

Lebanese border and across to the Golan Heights, then

back down to Jerusalem and beyond. One highlight of

our 2009 tour was a morning service at the Wall lead by

six Bnai Mitzva where each one read from the Torah,

and everyone received an aliya. We will again offer thisopportunity to both teens and adults.

We have tentatively set the trip for next June.

We need a minimum of 30 people for the trip to take

place. Please contact Rabbi Rick if you are even

considering the possibility of joining the group and

enjoying the experience of a lifetime.

CBA Office Hours

Saturday, Sunday & Mondayclosed

Tuesday thru Friday 9:00 am3:00 pm

Wednesdays during School until 6:00 pm


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FROM OUR PRESIDENT-ELECT

The Summer of 2011 - Towards 2012 - and Beyond

Within the next month you will receive a lot of information from

us. The High Holidays are approaching, the November General

meeting is closing in and a host of events are planned for Beth

Am. The Board members are working hard to make sure that al

events go off without a hitch. Please look over all the

information that you receive. Itll make our jobs easier.

Also at the General Meeting in November you will be voting on aBoard of Directors for 2012-2013. If you are interested in

serving on the Board, please contact Rick Gardner

([email protected]), Mike Stricker ([email protected]) or

Joanne Weiss ([email protected]) who are this years

Nominating Committee and let one of them know. Their phone

numbers are in the Directory.

I encourage everyone to support the growing organizations

within Beth Am. The Mens Club, Sisterhood, Book and Movie

Club, Sports Shooting Club and our School (both for the kids and

adult education) are all something to experience. By joining,

enrolling and attending at least one meeting or event youll

expand your horizons, meet other members and it will open you

up to new the frontiers of congregational participation. Social

networking is so much easier in this age of technology. Be a

part of Beth Ams collective expansion.

That was a segway to an important topic. Our building

expansion should make everyone realize that we had a very busy

summer. You all know that sometimes growth makes the

atmosphere a little less friendly. We looked around at a lot of

other projects and decided that our expansion wouldnt change

our friendliness and inviting nature. The Sanctuary and social

hall were left intact. We kept the philosophy of trying to keep

people from getting lost in an oversized room.

Our current school wing got new walls, floors, ceilings, paint

and a new roof. The new wing is nearly done. With these twoprojects we will have room for our kids to learn, our groups to

meet, our environment to be safer and new, our grounds to be

enhanced and a new attitude of pride for us and the Jewish

community and our neighborhood.

There are so many ways you can show your support for the

volunteers and employees who have put in the long hours over

the summer to make sure all the projects were completed.

Come to services; attend a club or group event; become a

volunteer; reach into your pocket and make a donation to Beth

Am for something important to you (in honor of, in memory of,

just becauseetc.) With all that has been going on, we have

still maintained membership costs lower than anyone else,

school tuition costs lower than any comparable program andlowered our monthly bills (a lot). Believe me when I say we

have managed all our projects with frugality. The High Holiday

Campaign needs support. Please give what you can knowing

that Beth Am doesnt have a mandatory security fee, mortgage

assessment fee, required High Holiday donation, or other

additional costs that other similar Houses of Worship have.

Other than dues and school tuition, we want to count on your

feeling of connection to us for supporting Beth Am.

Steve LeibowitzPresident-Elect

BY LAW REVISION COMMITTEE

With that in mind, by now you should have received a

copy of the proposed revised by-laws of CBA. These re-

visions were necessitated by the growth of our Congre-

gation, the expansion of our building and the changes

needed to insure viability long into the future. If you

misplaced your copy (electronic) or would like a hard

copy to review, please call our office and they will ar-

range for you to get one. Any questions or comments

about the by-laws should be directed to me either byphone (available in the CBA directory) or e-mail

([email protected]). These proposed changes will be

voted on as a package (up or down) at the General Meet-

ing in November. Just as an aside, the old by-laws were

nearly twice as long. So please, if you have comments

or questions, let me know by October 1 so we can re-

spond.

ASSIGNING BAR/BAT MITZVA DATES

We are now assigning dates for the 2012-2014 Bar/Bat

Mitzva lists. We plan early so as to give our long-

standing members first access to open dates. If your

child was born in 1999, 2000 or 2001, and you have not

yet arranged for a date to be reserved, please contact

Rabbi Rick so that your child will not be inadvertently

overlooked. Assignments are made on the basis of one's

13th Hebrew birthday, with flexibility for summer birth-

days and special circumstances.

HOW TO CONTACT US

407.862.3505

[email protected]

www.CongBethAm.org

Please direct

all correspondence to:

P.O. Box 915756

Longwood, FL 32791-5756

We're located at:

3899 Sand Lake Road

Longwood, FL 32779


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BOOK & MOVIE CLUBThe September meeting of the CBA Book & Movie Club

will be held on Thursday, September 15, 2011. Ourregular meeting spot is at Panera Bread on Forest City

Road (next to Wal-Mart and across from Costco). We meet

at 7 PM.

The book for the month of September is In the Garden of

the Beasts by Erik Larson. This book focuses on Hitlers

1933 consolidation of power as witnessed by two

Americans: William E. Dodd, U.S. Ambassador to Germany

and his daughter Martha, 24. As the elder Dodd

presciently realizes Hitlers threat, Martha becomes

infatuated with the Nazi revolution and the first Gestapo

chief. Although we all know what finally happens inGermany, this book will keep you on the edge of your

seat. This is a non-fiction book.

For your future information, we will show the movie

Water for Elephants. This will be held at a members

home and will be the third Thursday of October.

Come join us any time. Have a cup of coffee, enjoy the

discussions and schmooze a little. Everyone is always

welcome!

Our Paid-Up Membership event will be held on Sunday,September 18th at 12:30 in the CBA Social Hall. Allmembers who have paid 2011-2012 dues may attend atno charge. You may pay your dues at the event, butplease RSVP in advance! To become a member on linego to: http://www.congbetham.org/Documents/sisterhood%20membership%20application.pdf.

Our speakers for the day are Tim and Michele Niemiwho will present an overview of Kundalini yoga. Kun-dalini yoga involves movement related to our chakrahs(energy points) in our bodies. As the energy flows in ourbodies, we can relax and reach a very deep meditativestate. Come join Michele and Tim as they explain, dem-onstrate and lead you through this wonderful form ofyoga and show how one can relate it to Judaism. If youplan to take an active part in the program, please comedressed in comfortable clothing for movement and bringeither a mat or a beach towel. Men may also attend fora charge of $10. Childcare will be available for $5.RSVPs are due to Cathy Swerdlow ([email protected] 407 862 2374) by September 15, 2011.

As the High Holidays are nearly upon us, the women ofCBA Sisterhood would like to take this opportunity towish our fellow CBA congregants a sweet and joyous NewYear. May the New Year bring us a year of reneweddedication to our families, our CBA community and ourJudaism.

LShana Tova

Cathy Swerdlow

President

CBA Sisterhood

ADULT BAT/BAR MITZVA

A number of adults have expressed interest in

becoming Adult Bnai Mitzva. Some of the explanations:

(1) I did not have the opportunity when I was younger,

(2) I went through the experience but it didnt go

through me, (3) I just want to learn more, and/or (4) I

wasnt Jewish when I was younger.

We are looking for a minyan of adults who would

like to be part of the Bnai Mitzva experience, with

opportunities to participate in joint or individual servicesat Beth Am and/or at the Wall in Jerusalem for those

who travel with the congregation next summer.

Please contact Rabbi Rick if you are interested in

participating in this program. The first session will meet

on Sunday morning, September 11.

MEMORIAL PLAQUES

A plaque on the Memorial Board in our Sanctuaryis a fitting way to remember family members whom

we recall with warmth and affection. To honor the

memory of a loved one with a plaque, please submit

your request (accompanied by payment of $360) to

our office. The form is available in our office or on

the secure Payments Page of our website, where

you can also make payment.


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Our names are Robyn Colley and Rachel Shapiro. . .

We would like to introduce ourselves as co-Vice Presidents of Education. Our families have been members of

Beth Am for over 5 years and we both have children in the Religious School. We are very enthusiastic about

strengthening our programming and parental involvement.

We have several goals for the next year revolving around family connectedness. The following are things that

we would like to put in place this year:

A. Room Parents - We need a Room Parent for each Sunday School grade. This mom, dad,

grandma or grandpa will automatically be on our Education Team helping to plan small events for

your childs grade and connect your children to other classes as well as to other generations within

Beth Am.

B. Sunday Morning Coffee - How about a Coffee and a Schmear to get to know other parents in

your childs grade? This can be done at Beth Am (once the new building is in place) or at someones

home. It is always nice to see a familiar face when you walk through the doors of Beth Am

C. Pre-Sunday School Parents - Dont think we have left you guys out! There is a large number

of families with toddlers and pre-school aged children. We want you to get to know each other as it

really wont be long before you are vying for the Bar/Bat Mitzvah dates for your precious little ones!

Wouldnt it be great to connect with other parents with whom your children will be growing up?

D. Connect with Sisterhood, Mens Club, Seniors Club and the Care Team - There are so many

wonderful programs in place already here at Beth Am. Lets take this opportunity to connect with

other groups of fund-raisers and community givers!

E. Education Council - This advisory council will be made up of parents who have a vested inter-

est in their childrens Jewish education. We will meet bi-monthly, along with Elissa and Rabbi Rick,

to discuss curricular goals to help continue to shape our childrens educational future.

With your help this can be just the beginning of what is to come for our families of Beth Am.

Sincerely,

Robyn Col l ey Ra chel Sh a pir o [email protected] [email protected]

407-754-9805 407-886-7180

eBay at CBAWhile doing your summer cleaning, did you find things

you just dont want or cant use but theyll have some

value to someone? If so, please donate these items to us

it's a win-win situation. You support Beth Am and getthe tax deduction we sell the items on eBay and other

venues and use the pro, activities and programming at

Beth Am. Please call Herb (407.774.9695) if you have

any questions or to arrange for pickup of your unused

treasures.

Visit Us On The Webgo to www.congbetham.org

WE THANK hbr hdwt

The Mens Club and their Director, Herb Weissman for the

E-bay sales and yard sales.

Sisterhood and their President, Cathy Swerdlow for

organizing the Hurricane Preparedness Seminar

Dr. Sherwood Weissman for organizing the blood drives AND

to all the blood donors

Debbie Zelkowitz and her Care Team for coordinating the

packages for our troops in Afghanistan

Norma Greenberg for her tireless efforts organizing the Book

& Movie Club activities

Mike Stricker and Rick Garner for creating a very popular

and well attended Sports Shooting Club


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FOR 2011 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Under our congregation's bylaws, a Nominating Committee convenes each year to select members who have the req-

uisite skills and passion to consistently improve CBA and to lead the congregation. These members will be recom-

mended to the membership for election as the 2011 Board of Directors at the Annual Membership Meeting in Novem-

ber. As President, I appoint the members of the Nominating Committee and I make every effort to get a representa-

tive cross-section of the congregation.The committee process is not intended to be exclusive but to be open to all members who feel they can make a

positive impact on the future of CBA. Members can run for Board positions by simply contacting the synagogue of-

fice at least 20 days before the election. Their names, together with those members selected by the Committee,

will then appear on the ballot. In addition, nominations can be made from the floor at the Annual Meeting.

Consistent with being "Our People's Home", we wish to make the election of Board members as open, available and

democratic as possible. If you have an interest in serving on the Board of Directors, or if you would like to recom-

mend someone for a Board position, please do not hesitate to contact Joanne at the synagogue office. I also encour-

age you to call me directly (407.810.5595).

The Nominating Committee intends to consider as many candidates as possible. There are talented and experienced

people in our midst; however, our Nominating Committee may not be fully aware of everyone's capabilities. All sug-

gestions from our fellow congregants will be welcomed. As a congregation, we have some tremendous opportunities

and challenges ahead of us. Assembling a Board of Directors that is capable of realizing those opportunities and

meeting those challenges is critical to our future.

SHAKE YOUR LULAV

For millennia, shaking the lulav and etrog has been the Jewish way of thanking God for the blessings of the

earth on the holiday of Sukkot. By holding together the four types of plants grown in Israel, we symbolically get

our own act together as we begin the New Year. By reciting the brakha and pointing the lulav and etrog in six

directions, we remind ourselves that Gods Presence touches every aspect of our lives. And by vigorously shaking

the lulav and etrog, we commit to being movers and shakers in the world to bring goodness and blessing in the New

Year.

During the Sukkot (except on Shabbat) we will all bring our lulavim to shul and parade with the children in

an impressive show of appreciation to nature, followed by goodies in the Sukka!

Please return the form below to the office no later than September 23rd.

Please order __________set[s] of lulav and etrog at $36 each for:

Name________________________________________________________

Telephone number ore-mail address ________________________________________________

Enclosed, please find $_________________________________


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PARKING GUIDELINES

5772 HIGH HOLY DAYS SCHEDULE OF SERVICES

9/24 Saturday night Slihot at S.O.J.C. 9:15 p.m.

ROSH HA-SHANA

9/28 Wednesday evening Erev Rosh ha-Shana 8:00 p.m.

Thursday afternoon

9/29 Thursday morning Rosh ha-Shana I 9:00 a.m.Torah Service 10:30 a.m.

Shofar Service 11:30 a.m.

Musaf Noon

Shofar Service 11:30 a.m.

Musaf Noon

9/30 Friday evening Welcoming Shabbat At Home

10/1 Shabbat morning Shabbat Shuva Service 10:00 a.m.

YOM KIPPUR

10/7 Friday evening Kol Nidre 7:00 p.m.

10/8 Shabbat morning Morning Service 10:00 a.m.

Torah Service 11:30 a.m.

Yizkor 12:30 p.m.

Musaf 1:00 p.m.

9/30 Friday morning Rosh ha-Shana II 9:00 a.m.

Torah Service 10:30 a.m.

Shabbat afternoon Study Session 4:00 p.m.

Minha (afternoon service) 5:00 p.m.

Family Nila 6:15 p.m.

Havdala and Shofar 7:45 p.m.

Break-the-Fast

Services highlighted require a ticket

Parking on CBA's property is reserved for those members who have "Handicapped" stickers and Senior drivers

who are not able to walk long distances. If you meet the above criteria, you may park:

1. in any of the spaces on the asphalt,

2. on the grassy area along the driveway or

3. on the grassy area by the wall on the Line Drive side of the property.

If you park in one of the spaces in 2. or 3. above, please park straight in (not parallel or on an angle)

You are welcome to drive into our parking lot to drop off your family near the front doors.

Parking for all others is available along Sand Lake Road and Line Drive:?To maximize utilization of these space, please park straight in (not parallel or on an angle).

?Please comply with any "No Parking" signs to avoid being ticketed.

Parking is NOT available on the vacant lot adjacent to the south boundary of our property. There are "No Parking"

signs and vehicles parked on this property may be towed away.

Parking may also be available in residential neighborhoods. Please be considerate of and respectful to our neighbors

do not park in a manner that would obstruct access to their property.

Conserve parking spots carpool with another member!


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Dear Beth Am Member:

As the High Holy Days approach, we are pleased to announce that we will have programs designed with your children in mind child-

care for younger children and Junior Congregation for children in Grades 2-3 and 4-6.

UNDER A GE 3 (or stil l in diapers)

We will have rooms available for parents to take their children. These rooms will NOT be staffed with a babysitter so you must su-

pervise your children. Please bring diapers, wipes and formula (or a dairy or parve [no meat or poultry] lunch and drink that do

not require refrigeration) for your children. To assist us in our planning, please contact our office by Mond ay, Sept. 12, if you

and your child(ren) might use these rooms.

CHILD CARE: AGE 3 YEARS GRADE 1

The program will be staffed with professionals, assisted by high school and college students. Children will be grouped by age and

appropriate programs will be offered in each room. The children will have the opportunity to hear stories about the holidays, play

outside, play games and eat lunch with their friends. Please provide your child with a dairy or parve (no meat or poultry) lunch and

drink that do not require refrigeration . Please label the bag with your child's name and age. Make sure that siblings have their

own, individually packaged, container for lunch.

This program will be available as follows:

Rosh ha-Shana

Wednesday, September 28:No childcare at the 8 p.m. Erev Rosh ha-Shana service

Thursday, September 29 : 9:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Friday, September 30: 9:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Yom Kippur

Friday, October 7 (Kol Nidre): 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. (BABYSITTING ONLY)

Saturday, October 8: 10:15 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.

To ensure that we schedule sufficient staff,

only children w ho have been pre-registered will be guaranteed a space in this program .The recommended minimum donation for this program is $36 per child, which covers up to fourdays. Your payment and Registration Form must be received by the office by Wednesday, Sep-tember 12 .GRADES 2 3 AND GRADES 4 6

These age groups will participate in separate Junior Congregation services. The services begin at 10:30 a.m. on both days of Rosh ha-

Shana and end at noon. At that time, the children will join their families in the Sanctuary. On Yom Kippur, Junior Congregation be-

gins at 11 a.m. and ends at 12:45 p.m. To assist us in our planning, please contact our office (407.862.3505) by Wednesday, Sep-

tember 1 if your child(ren) might attend this service.

SPECIAL FAM ILY SERVICES

Thursday, September 29 : Family Service at 4 p.m., followed by Tashlikh at 5 p.m.

Babies and children are welcome at this comm unity-wide program!

High Holy Day Programming Child Care Registration FormCost is $36 per child. Please detach this form and submit with payment or call the CBA Office

Parent's Name ______________________________________ E-mail address __________________________

Child 1

Name ____________________________________________________ Age _________

FOOD ALLERGIES, SPECIAL NEEDS:_________________________________________________________________

Please indicate days you will have your child in our babysitting/childcare program:

Rosh ha-Shana Day 1 (Sept. 28) Rosh ha-Shana Day 2 (Sept. 29)

Kol Nidre night (Oct. 7) Yom Kippur (Oct. 8)

Child 2

Name ____________________________________________________ Age _________

FOOD ALLERGIES, SPECIAL NEEDS: ________________________________________________________________




Child 3

Name ____________________________________________________ Age _________

FOOD ALLERGIES, SPECIAL NEEDS: ________________________________________________________________





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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri t b #

STUDY&

DISCUSSION

GROUP

MEETS AFTER

KIDDUSH

LUNCHEON

1 2 7:29

8:00 PM

Kabbalat Shabbat

3NO MITZVA

CLASS

10:00 AMShoftim

Sunset: 7:47 PM

4

NO SCHOOL

5

LABOR DAY

6

5:00 PM

Religious School

(Winter Springs)

7

4:15 PM

Religious School

(Longwood)

8 9 7:23

8:00 PM

Kabbalat Shabbat

109:00 AM

Shabbat Mitzva

Program

10:00 AM

Kee Taytzay

Sunset: 7:41 PM

11

9:30 AM

Religious School

(Longwood)

10:00 AM

Adult Bnai Mitzva

12 13

5:00 PM

Religious School

(Winter Springs)

7:30 pm

Board Meeting

14

4:15 PM

Religious School

(Longwood)

15

7:00 PM

Book & Movie

ClubPaneraBread

7:30 PMSports Shooting

Club

16 7:16

8:00 PM

Kabbalat Shabbat

179:00 AM

Shabbat Mitzva

Program

10:00 AM

Kee Tavo

Sunset: 7:34 PM

18

9:30 AM

Religious School

(Longwood)

10:00 AM

Mens Club atSweetwater Oaks

Club House

19 20

5:00 PM

Religious School(Winter Springs)

21

4:15 PM

Religious School(Longwood)

22 23 7:09

7:00 PM

Family ShabbatService

249:00 AM

Shabbat Mitzva

Program

10:00 AMNitzvim

9:15 PM

Slohot @ SOJC

Sunset: 7:27 PM

25

9:30 AM

Religious School

(Longwood)

26 27

5:00 PM

Religious School(Winter Springs)

28

No Religious

School

8:00 PM

Erev

Rosh ha-Shana*

29

4:00 PM

Family Service*5:00 PM

Tashlikh*

30 7:02

9:00 AM

Rosh ha-Shana II*

Welcoming

Shabbatat Home

with your family

September 2011 Congregation Beth Am Elul 5771 / Tishray 5772

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INVITATION

IS REQUIRED

FOR SEATING

9:00 AM

Rosh h a-Shana I


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TASHLIKH - AN OUTDOOR SERVICE

It became a custom for Jews to go to a free-flowing body of water on the first afternoon of Rosh

ha-Shana for a brief ceremony of throwing our sins into the depths of the sea." We help God by

symbolically casting our own sins into the water (represented by bread crumbs), concretizing our prayer

for a clean slate to begin the New Year.

We will meet at the synagogue for this special service at 5 p.m. on Thursday afternoon,

September 29th. We will then walk together to the water at Wekiva Cove. The entire community is

welcome.

S'LIHOT SEPTEMBER 24TH

When we light the Havdala candle to conclude Shabbat, we resolve to do something during the

week to bring us a little closer to the vision of the world as it should be. On the Saturday night before

Rosh ha-Shana, we accompany the lighting of the special multi-wicked candle with the resolve to do

something during the New Year to grow into the person we have the potential to be.

For the past few years, Beth Am has shared the S'lihot program with SOJC. In 2010, we gathered

at Beth Am; in 2011 we will kick off the High Holy Day season at SOJC. The social gathering begins at

9:15 pm, followed by a study session and the brief meaning and moving Slihot service.

Just as SOJC traveled in numbers to Beth Am for last years Slihot and this years Tisha bAv

services, we hope that people will carpool to SOJC and give support to the congregational partnership

between SOJC and CBA.

HIGH HOLY DAYS INVITATIONS

We have reviewed our records to determine which members are eligible to receive invitations to

attend all High Holy Days services. To be eligible, a member must have fulfilled all financial obligationsto Beth Am. These financial obligations include payment of:

All amounts due from 2010 and prior,

Religious School tuition for the 2010/2011 school year,

at least 75% of 2011 dues and

at least 75% of the 2011 Building Fund.

If you are not currently eligible to receive an invitation, please call Joanne at our office and ask her

how to become eligible. If you have any other questions or concerns, please call Joanne.


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If we have inadvertently omitted abirthday, anniversary or yahrtzeit orpublished incorrect personal informationabout you in this Bulletin, we apologize.Please let us know so that we cancorrect our records.

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We Welcome New Members

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Brandee & Justin FoxworthySteve & Doreen Bierenbaum

IN MEMORIAM

As a Congregational Family,

we extend our heartfelt condolences to

Andrea Behn and Judy Suberman

on the loss of their mother,

MADELINE WOLFE BEHNAnd

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OPPORTUNITIES FOR GIVING

Our tradition teaches us the importance of tz'daka.What a wonderful and lasting way to commemorate abirthday, anniversary, yahrtzeit, recovery from illness orhardship, Bat or Bar Mitzva, wedding, new baby or otheroccasion! Or give just because... !

We maintain various funds, donations to which are usedto support our many activities and to make Beth Am theSynagogue we want it to be. Please show that you care make a contribution to the fund of your choice. Alcontributions are tax deductible.

SUPPORTERS OF BETH AM

ONEG/KIDDUSH SPONSORS

Neal & Bernadette Silverstein, in celebration of their 7thwedding anniversary

Mike & Joy Stricker, Melissa & Naomi, in memory oftheir father and grandfather Melvin Stricker

Rachel & Sandy Weiner , in memory of their beloved sonMitchell Simon Weiner

"DOR-TO-DOR" (GENERA TION-TO-GENERATION)CAMPAIGN TO FUND SCHOOL ADDITION

Faith & Kail Brotman, in memory of mother,Hannah Heller

Mike & Joanna Cohen , in memory of Caryn Coultoffsmother Marcia Balaban

George Cybul, in memory of Melvin StrickerIrving & Rohan GranoffMary & Lloyd Lavin, in memory of her father

Nathan FeldmanLester & Marlene Morris

Rebecca (age 8) & Lindsey (age 6) ShapiroJason & Lisa Shenkman, in memory of Melvin StrickerMike & Joy Stricker, in memory of father Melvin StrickerLillian TobiasLloyd & June Werk, in memory of mother Doris Werk and

father Bernard Adler

GENERAL FUND

Gitty Adler, in memory of father Moses KonigsbergAlan Applebaum, in memory of mother Edith Applebaum

and father Joseph Applebaum

Myron & Allyson Ascher , in memory of father Morris Bartand mother Sydelle GatesLucy Belnick & Jeff Cohen , in memory of mother Anne

Hornberg BelnickVera Berenson, in memory of father Matthew Grumbach

and mother Carrie Grumbach and husbandJerry Berenson

Carol Francis, in memory of father Nathan LoebHilda Frishman, in memory of mother Julia ElmanLarry & Carolyn Kaplan, in memory of mother

Betty Kaplan and uncle Jacob KaplanYearch & Rivka Lazarovitz, with thanks to Rabbi Rick

Steve & Linda Leibowitz, in celebration of Jim Riolas70th birthday

Malene Levin, in memory of mother Elizabeth MartinezSteven & Cindy Ross, Lawn equipmentRhonda Scorzelli, in memory of sister Wendi ZumdaStephanie Shames, in memory of father Andrew CedarKaren Stroup, in memory of father Chaim Ben MaliahHelen Tishman, in memory of sister Jean JacobsJoy & Lon Winter , in memory of mother Jean Jacobson

and Mazal Tov to Sherril & Frank Bracco on the

birth of their first grandsonJerrod & Linda Zlatkiss, in memory of mother

Bessie Simon

RABBI'S DISCRETIONARY FUND

Joe & Bernice Davids, in memory of father Aaron DavidsLaurel Davis, in celebration of Albert & Lorraine Cibleys

AnniversaryMark & Beverly Rich, with thanks to Rabbi Rick

HIGH HOLIDAY NO APPEAL APPEAL

Dear Members of the Beth Am Family,

We thank the many of you who have supported our Building Adand Enhancement project. Without your generosity, we would able to create the structure for our spiritual drive into thegeneration.

Having said that, we still want to be able to make Beth Am a sphome that is comfortable and welcoming place to be, warm winter and cool every other season of the year. Our High HolAppeal goes out for that purpose.

DUES ALONE DO NOT PROVIDE SUFFICIENT FUNDS TO PAY ALOPERATING COSTS AND OFFER THE SERVICES YOU EXPECTevery other synagogue, we must supplement this with fundraisiin previous years, we are conducting our annual HIGH HOLYAPPEAL in advance with the hope that we will not need to dithe spiritual significance of the Yom Kippur service with any request for funds.

We ask you, as a member of the Beth Am Family: Please give aas you can! We hope you will go to the secure Payments Page web site and make a generous gift today. You are also welcocall the office, or mail your donation to us.

We wish everyone in the Beth Am Family a Shana Tova, a ygoodness.The Beth Am Board of Directors


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SEPTEMBER ANNIVERSARIES

SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS

WE REMEMBER SEPTEMBER YAHRTZEITS

1 Mae Winter, mother ofLon WinterEmanuel Mann, father ofElyse Baclar

2 Jul ias Levy, grandfather ofJason Eichenholz

Barbara Goldfarb, sister ofMarcia RosenAndrea W agner, sister ofChristina

Michaelson

5 Sam Socal, father ofPearl Seidlergrandfather of Stephen Seidler8 Esther Golberg, grandmother of

Steven Leibowitz

9 Nathan Roher, father ofHelen TishmanRebecca Zaritsky, mother ofLill ian Tobias

Sam Wattman, grandfather ofGlen Wattman10 Robert Groberg, father ofMichael Groberg

Victor Lan dis , father ofMiles Landis 11 Thelma Miller, mother ofSherman Mil ler12 Ethel Lavin-Greene , mother ofLloyd Lavin

15 Rubin Harris , husband ofMildred Harrisgrandfather ofJacki Harris

17 Sigmond Pagenkopf, father ofRisa Page18 Isidor Wolfson, father ofJanice Fisher

Anna Schu ster, grandmother ofFlorence Kuppe

18 Judith Ehrenberg, sister-in-law ofSherman Mil ler

21 Arthur Hertz, grandfather ofCindy Halperin

Sue Herbach, mother ofNancy Stern22 Allen Bernstein, father ofHarry Bernstein

Sylvia Leichner, aunt ofRose Lazoritz

Samuel Weissman, father ofHerbertWeissman23 Sarah Gotlib, grandmother ofDaniel Gotlib

Sarah Meister, grandmother ofJoan Mayer

24 George Pearl, father ofFrederick PearlSamuel Bookshin, father ofLucy Estrin

Belle Gold, mother-in-law ofHelene Gold Fred Frishman, husband ofHilda Frishman

27 Jean Bernstein, mother ofHarry BernsteinArthur Sw erdlow, father ofDavid Swerdlow

29 Arnold Siegel, brother ofBernard Siegel

Robert Estrin, husband ofLucy Estrin

George Schwebel, father ofMartin

SchwebelCasimera (Casey) Riola, mother ofJim Riola

30 Laura Lichty, daughter ofFrances and

Fred Brown

1 Jori Allen1 Jim Riola2 Jules Baclar2 Sheri Kaplan-Cohn4 Greg Alman

4 Justin Zinovoy5 Max Pollack5 Ashley Weinstein6 Jacob Bartfield6 Fred Brown7 Neal Silverstein8 Ernie Myers8 Jana Shear

10 Ed Rose11 Hilton Bernstein11 Ron Bobele

12 George Berger12 Craig Blattner12 Jake Goldstein12 Jennifer LoMedico12 Meredith Woociker

13 Susan Weisman14 Ron Suberman16 Marlene Levin17 Jacob Alstein17 Don Seligman19 Danny Ascher19 Brandon Leibowitz19 Krystina Leibowitz19 Stefanie Leibowitz19 Andrea Lewis20 Felissa Gaber

20 Joanie Mayer20 Joseph Wilensky21 Anne Zahary22 Alexander Bishop22 Mathew Endahi

22 Harrison Robbins23 Sheri Rosenberg23 Jared Shear24 Sheri Berren24 Jordan Harris24 Nicole Kuperberg25 Benjamin Abrudescu25 Dara Golub25 Jonathan Hefley25 Candace Jaffe25 Sue Robbins

26 Jessica Rosenblatt27 David Shames28 Megen Gold28 Bette Lewis28 Andy Mackler

28 Khalil Oxborough28 Nathaniel Enos28 Eric Smith29 Adam Steinfeld30 Janice Fisher

2 Lauren & Zoe Cain2 Brett & Ellen Jewell2 Janet & Robert Kaplan2 Debbie & Mike Zelkowitz3 Betsy & Howard Batwin3 Margie & Paul Schlesinger

4 Tracy & Daron Rebar6 Amy & Brian Dorman6 Joy & Lon Winter8 Irma & Hilly Karasik9 Andrea Behn & Jeff Grushka

10 Arlene & Alan Applebaum

15 Sherry & Dan Williams18 Marie & Alex Agranovsky24 Sandi & Mike Groberg30 Beth & Thom Oxborough


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