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RABBI HILLEL SKOLNIK’S MESSAGEDear SOJC,

The other day I received a surprise package in the mail. It was a gift from

Sharon…a t-shirt that read “Rabbis love Cheshvan” (the Hebrew month that immediately follows the Hebrew month of Tishrei). I started to laugh out loud because rabbis,

including both Sharon and me, do indeed love Cheshvan. After the excitement and craziness of Tishrei, the busiest month of the Jewish calendar year, there is a calm and

peacefulness to Cheshvan. Having made it through another season of the High Holidays

and then Sukkot, Shmini Atzeret and Simchat Torah, all of which occur in Tishrei, it is nice to have a month where a “normal” schedule can resume.

But even as we return to a regular schedule, don’t let that fool you into thinking that there isn’t still a tremendous amount of excitement here at SOJC. Our Religious

School is in full swing, especially now that we have a few weeks of meeting both on

Sunday mornings and Wednesday afternoons. Our adult education semester is well under way, though it’s not too late to join in. We have “Hebrew for Beginners” with Rich

Waldor, “Knosh and Knowledge” and “Time for text” with me, “As the Torah Turns” with Mary Roufa, and “Talkin’ Torah in Tennis Shoes; Women’s Torah Study” with

Rabbi Sharon. Our youth groups – USY, Kadima and Chalutzim – are all getting

together for fun and engaging activities And let’s not forget that on Friday night, November 16th, we have our annual pre-Thanksgiving Family Friday night dinner,

preceded directly by Tot Shabbat. So don’t be a turkey and make sure to join us for that delicious evening.

Of course this particular November is hardly a “normal” one. We are,

thankfully, at the end of a long election cycle that will result in the selection of the President of our country for the next four years. It is a contentious election which is still

too close to call. Our motto here at SOJC has been, and will continue to be, to encourage all of our eligible members to vote on Election day, but to make sure that our holy community does not become a breeding ground for political debate. Our relationships

with each other are too precious to allow our differing political opinions to come between us. In the end, one candidate will win

and one candidate will lose, but either way, SOJC will still be here. I look forward to seeing you all at our wonderful events and wish you all a very happy Thanksgiving.

Sincerely,Rabbi Hillel Skolnik

Shabbat Services

Friday Nov 2nd, 7:30 p.m.Saturday Nov 3rd, 9:30 a.m.

Friday Nov 9th, 7:30 p.m.Saturday Nov 10th, 9:30 a.m

Friday Nov 16th, 7:30 p.m.Saturday Nov 17th, 9:30 a.m.

Friday Nov 23rd, 7:30 p.m.Saturday Nov 24th, 9:30 a.m.

Friday Nov 30th, 7:30 p.m.

the

NEWS TODAY

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Michele Fischer - President SOJC

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGEPre-Thanksgiving Family Friday Dinner

A couple of month’s ago I mentioned the success of our annual Blue & White Family Friday Dinner. We always have a fantastic number of new members joining and prospective members checking us out. Now we have an opportunity to come together once again as the SOJC family and enjoy Pre-Thanksgiving with our pre-Thanksgiving

Dinner. I hope all of our members will come out and be together, thankful for the joy of Jewish life alive in our synagogue as it continues to grow and enrich our community. Please RSVP by Monday, November 12. $16 per adult, $10 per child, $52 family

maximum.

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HURRICANE SANDYFrom the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism

Though Hurricane Sandy ended on Tuesday, it has left a trail of devastation along much of the East Coast. Millions of people remain without power; homes are underwater or destroyed; and tragically, many lives have been lost.

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of those suffering continued hardship in the wake of this disaster, and our hearts go out to those who’ve lost loved ones.

As individuals and communities start to rebuild, people across North America are asking what they can do to help.We at United Synagogue have been reaching out to our kehillot to assess the extent of the damage, both to synagogue buildings and

the communities they serve, and we will continue to do so over the coming days and weeks. We have been coordinating this effort with our

colleagues at the Rabbinical Assembly. If you are in the storm zone, please contact your Kehilla Relationship Manager. Let them know how you are doing. Contacts for all districts are here. You can also check in on the USCJ Facebook page at facebook.com/UnitedSynagogueCJ

Already we’ve heard numerous reports of storm damage to synagogue buildings flooding and lost power are not uncommon -- but also of members and leaders making heroic efforts to keep their kehillot functioning and rush to the aid of those who need help. There continue to be inspiring acts of chesed and tzedakah on the part of so many of our kehillot.

On Long Island, where a million people are without power, Congregation Tifereth Israel invited the community to the cantor’s house

for a barbeque; went door to door checking on elderly members; and is making plans this weekend for a “flashlight bar mitzvah.”In Westchester County, also facing extensive power outages, Beth El Synagogue Center has invited people to “come in from the dark”

for shmoozing, charging cell phones, minyan, and a pizza dinner.

Across the region, kehillot not adversely affected are offering to host b’nai mitzvah celebrations and Shabbat services that would have been postponed or cancelled due to storm damage, while kehillot thousands of miles from the storm zone are collecting funds to help those in need.

This kind of outreach, in which we look beyond the walls of our buildings to care for those around us, is what transforms a congregation into a kehilla, a sacred community.

What You Can Do To HelpRight now, we encourage you to donate to the many reputable organizations collecting funds for disaster relief. You can also donate to

USCJ's disaster relief fund. If you’d like to speak to us about more ways you can help, please contact Jonathan Boiskin, our Chief Development Officer at boiskin@uscj.org.

Please bear in mind that the best way to be of help at this point in the recovery is to donate funds rather than physical goods.We pray that life soon returns to as close to normal as possible in the storm zone.

Resources

Donations - United Synagogue Disaster Relief FundJewish Federations of North America Hurricane Sandy Relief Fund

Federal Disaster Assistancem.fema.gov (for smartphones/mobile devices)Volunteer through the Red CrossPrayer: "A Prayer in the Aftermath of a Devastating Storm," Rabbi Menachem Creditor

"A Prayer in the Face of the Hurricane," Rabbi Samuel Barth"A Kavannah After Hurricane Sandy", Rabbi Joshua Rabin

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ASK THE RABBI

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IT JUST TAKES ONE CLICK.

Each month the Rabbi will choose one or more to post into the newsletter.

QUESTION

Dear Rabbi, I know that our Friday night services always start at 7:30 PM, so does that mean that Shabbat always starts then?

ANSWER

Thanks so much for you question. Actually, the time that Shabbat starts varies from week to week. Shabbat and other Jewish holidays like Passover, Shavuot, Sukkot, Rosh HaShannah and Yom Kippur, all begin 18 minutes before sundown. It is at this time, 18 minutes before sundown, that we should be lighting candles. So, for example, if sundown were at 7:18 pm, then candle lighting would be at 7 pm and Shabbat would start at 7. If sundown were at 5:30 pm, then candle lighting would be at 5:12 and Shabbat would start at 5:12. Since the time that Shabbat begins varies from week to week, so does the time that Shabbat ends. It ends an hour later than candle lighting, making Shabbat always 25 hours long. Back to our examples, when sundown is at 7:18 pm and Shabbat begins with candle lighting at 7, then Shabbat is over the following evening at 8 pm. If sundown were at 5:30 pm with candle lighting at 5:12, then Shabbat would end the following evening at 6:12 pm. If there's ever a question of what time Shabbat begins and ends, you can always consult our calendar at www.sojc.org/calendar.

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Welcome

Welcome New Members

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THANK YOU For your support

Charitable Contributions

Yvonne Bleecker

Leonard Kessler in memory of Lucille Ackerman

Yvonne Bleecker in memory of Victoria Kuperman

Gerald and Ilene Spear - in honor of the family of Alfred and Shellie Spear

Lee Moore & Melanie Baxt

CLERGY DISCRETIONARY FUND

GENERAL FUND

Marion Wolfman in memory of Hyman Wolfman

Jeremy and Susana Havas in celebration of Jiselle Havas Bat Mitzvah

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SPONSOR

a Friday Night Oneg or Saturday Kiddush

for $36 to commemorate a momentous occasion,

BIRTHDAYS, ANNIVERSARIES, BIRTHS, GRADUATIONS, ETC.

EVERY WEEK:Sat 12:30 p.m. “As the Torah Turns” Parshah discussion w/ Mary Roufa

MONTH’S EVENTS:Sat, Nov 3 - 11 a.m. - Tot Shabbat with Rabbi Sharon Barr Skolnik Sat, Nov 3 - 1:30 p.m. - Shabbat BasketballSun, Nov 4 - 9:15 a.m. - Knosh and Knowledge with Rabbi Hillel SkolnikSun, Nov 4 - 9:15 a.m. - Have Fun with Hebrew with Rich WaldorSun, Nov 4 - 11:00 a.m. - “Talkin” Torah in Tennis Shoes with Rabbi Sharon Barr SkolnikTues, Nov 6 - 7:30 p.m. - “Time for Text” with Rabbi Hillel SkolnikWed, Nov 7 - 7:30 p.m. - Rabbi Hillel Skolnik’s Conversion ClassSun, Nov 11 - 12:15 - 3 p.m. - Auditions for the Annual SOJC Talent ShowSun, Nov 11 - 9:15 a.m. - Have Fun with Hebrew with Rich WaldorSun, Nov 11 - 11:00 a.m. - “Talkin” Torah in Tennis Shoes with Rabbi Sharon Barr SkolnikTues, Nov 6 - 7:30 p.m. - “Time for Text” with Rabbi Hillel Skolnik Wed, Nov 13 - 7:30 p.m. - Rabbi Hillel Skolnik’s Conversion ClassThurs, Nov 15 – Sun, Nov 18, Mercaz Kadima ConventionFri, Nov 16 - 6 p.m. - Tot Shabbat with Rabbi Hillel Skolnik Fri, Nov 16 - 6:30 p.m. - Pre-Thanksgiving Dinner Sat. Nov 17 - 1:30 p.m. - Shabbat BasketballTues, Nov 13 - 9:15 a.m. - Knosh and Knowledge with Rabbi Hillel Skolnik Wed, Nov 21 - 7:30 p.m. - Rabbi Hillel Skolnik’s Conversion ClassTues, Nov 27 - 5:30 p.m. - Sweet Tomatoes Night FundraiserWed, Nov 28 - 7:30 p.m. - Rabbi Hillel Skolnik’s Conversion Class

For more information, including the most up-to-date calendar, visit us at: www.sojc.org

– Dates to Remember

Rabbi Skolnik will be teaching a Conversion Class at SOJC. Class will meet Wednesday

evenings and begins October 17 at 6:15 pm until mid-March.

If you or someone you know are interested, please get in touch with

Rabbi Skolnik for more details.

Rabbi Sharon Barr Skolnik will be teaching “Talkin’ Torah in Tennis Shoes: Women’s Torah

Study” at SOJC. Class will meet Sunday mornings November 4, 11 and December 2

at 11 am

Rabbi Skolnik will be teaching “Time for Text” on November 6

and 13 at 7:30 pm

Rich Waldor will be teaching “Have Fun with Hebrew”

beginning Hebrew November 4, 11, and December 2 at 9:15 am

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– SOJC Knowledge CollegeLifelong Learning Fall 2012 Schedule

“As the Torah Turns” with Mary RoufaSaturdays after Shabbat servicesMary Roufa leads a lively discussion of the parashah, the weekly Torah portion, Saturdays after Shabbat services. This is an opportunity to deepen your knowledge of the Hebrew Bible and to explore its meaning in a relaxed, conversational setting.

“Knosh and Knowledge” with Rabbi Hillel SkolnikSunday, November 4 & 13 and monthly thereafter – 9:15 AMJoin Rabbi Hillel for this once-a-month opportunity to discuss current events, learn about an upcoming Jewish holiday, and explore our tradition in an informal setting. Both Knosh and Knowledge will be provided.

“Have Fun with Hebrew” with Rich Waldor - Sunday, October 14, 28; November 4, 11; and December 2 – 9:15 AMRich Waldor makes understanding Hebrew fun by using familiar melodies like Adon Olam, Ein Keloheinu and Ashrei as the gateway for analyzing, understanding and learning the Hebrew language. Course materials are provided by the National Jewish Outreach Program.

“Time for Text” with Rabbi Hillel Skolnik Tuesday, October 16, 23, 30 and November 6 and 13 – 7:30 PMJoin Rabbi Hillel as we spend five weeks exploring the book of Shoftim, the book of Judges. Together we’ll get to know this sometimes overlooked book of the Hebrew Bible which is filled with dynamic leaders and exciting adventures.

“Talking Torah in Tennis Shoes: Women’s Torah Study” with Rabbi Sharon Skolnik Sundays at 11 AM on Religious School days (October 7, 14, 28; November 4, 11; December 2)Women of SOJC are invited to join Rabbi Sharon Barr Skolnik for a comfortable, casual conversation about Torah. We will focus on the very gripping and controversial account of the Akeidah, the "Binding of Isaac", and learn in a layered approach, while both connecting with one another and asking and answering questions even the commentators couldn't imagine!

Conversion Class with Rabbi Hillel Skolnik Wednesday, October 17 and weekly through mid-March 2013 – 7:30 PM This fall, SOJC will be offering a conversion class under the guidance of Rabbi Hillel Skolnik for those interested in converting to Judaism. Beginning on October 17, the class will meet every Wednesday evening through mid-March and learn about the foundational beliefs of Judaism, take a trip through the Hebrew Bible, explore our history, discover Jewish tradition and learn to read Hebrew. For more information contact Rabbi Skolnik directly by email – rabbi@sojc.org - or by phone – 407-239-5444.

For more information about SOJC’s “Knowledge College” programs, please contact:Southwest Orlando Jewish Congregation (SOJC), 11200 South Apopka Vineland Road, Orlando, FL 32836, Tel. (407) 239-5444, www.sojc.org

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11/3/12 11:00am TOT SHABBAT 11/4/12 9:00am Religious School for Grades K-711/7/12 5:30pm Religious School for Grades 3-711/11/12 9:00am Religious School for Grades K-7 12:15pm SOJC Talent Show Auditions 11/14/12 5:30pm Religious School for Grades 3-711/16/12 6:00pm TOT SHABBAT 6:30pm Pre-Thanksgiving Family Friday Pre-Paid Dinner11/18/12 9:00am NO RELIGIOUS SCHOOL

11/21/12 5:30pm NO RELIGIOUS SCHOOL 11/25/12 9:00am NO RELIGIOUS SCHOOL 11/28/12 5:30pm Religious School for Grades 3-712/2/12 9:00am Religious School for Grades K-7 12:15pm SOJC Talent Show with Lunch See flyer in Newsletter12/5/12 5:30pm Religious School for Grades 3-7 12/8/12 11:00am TOT SHABBAT12/9/12 9:00am Religious School for Grades K-712/12/12 5:30pm Religious School for Grades 3-7

EDUCATION STATION Last month we had a wonderful time with Pizza in the Hut, when every student, teaching assistant, and teacher performed the mitzvot of shaking the lulav and etrog in the six directions and dwelling in the Sukkah for a meal of yummy pizza. Smiling faces and happy sounds emanated from the Sukkah all morning! The weather cooperated and the

decorations were colorful! The classes were very proud of their artwork. Thank you so much to Robert Moszenberg and our wonderful PTA for arranging for, paying for, and serving the yummy pizza! Thank you to the Men’s Club for once again erecting and

disassembling the Sukkah in a timely fashion. We teach Hebrew Tefillot (prayers) to our students at every grade level. These prayers give them a familiarity and comfort level with our prayerful heritage as well as

beginning them in their Bar or Bat Mitzvah skills from the very first year of school. Alas, we cannot do it alone. There just isn't enough time in the school week to develop these skills in class. We rely on you, the parent, to give your child's CD that they received at the beginning of the year some play time at home or in the car. It is quite obvious to me as their

teacher (yes at every grade level) when a student is exposed to the music and the Hebrew outside of school. This is where a parent, regardless of knowledge level, can seriously impact their child's Judaic fluency.

One of our goals this school year is to improve the communications between our teachers and our parents. Our teachers are making a concerted effort to keep you informed of what is happening in the classroom. It is intended to be a two way conversation. Please,

if you have any questions, need clarification, or want to know how you can reinforce at home the concepts and lessons your student is receiving at school, contact your child’s teacher. Please volunteer whatever talents your family possesses (no matter the age) for the

SOJC Family Talent Show. Kids love to show off, and they love to be wowed by adults and teens that show the artisan inside. The more acts, the better. And variety is the spice of the show! Special surprises await the family audience!

Remember that you can always download registration forms, volunteer forms, a School Calendar at a Glance page and view the most up-to-date Calendar at our website: www.sojc.org

Cantor Doug Ramsay

Here is our schedule

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In October Grant Sikora and Helena Cooper both

read Torah. Cubby Rubenstein, Grant Sikora, and Helena

Cooper also led Shabbat services with confidence and skill.

Calling all Cantorial Corps members! Don't miss

our annual Donut art meeting on Nov 4th after religious

school. The theme is "Donut Forget to Vote!" Guess

what's on the menu?

Calling all SOJC family members! Come and

audition for the 2nd Annual SOJC Talent Show (see dates

below and on www.sojc.org)! All ages and performance art

talents are welcome. We had a wonderful show last year

and all the proceeds support Cantorial Corps activities. A

pizza lunch will be served before the show (included in

ticket pricing). There will be great talent, a couple of

surprises, and general family fun. See the Flyer in this

Newsletter!

Mazel tov and yasher ko'ach to Alex Wurm and

Matthew Bryan on the occasion of their respective Bar

Mitzvahs in October. We look forward to your continued

devotion and participation in our services and in our

SOJC community.

Am shalom v'shir,

Cantor Doug Ramsay

CANTORIAL CORPS

Here's our busy schedule:

Saturday, Nov. 4th, 12:15pm CC Meeting- Donut Forget to Vote

Sunday, Nov. 11th, 12:15pm Auditions for Talent Show

Saturday Nov. 11th, 9:00am CC Shabbat

Sunday, Dec. 2nd, 12:15pm 2nd Annual SOJC Talent Show

Saturday, Dec. 15nd, 9:00am CC Shabbat

– Cantor Ramsay’s Notes

TORAH TEAM This October Scott Wurm and Sandy Bryan both chanted from the Torah with confidence and skill. Mel Marsel,

Ed Bromberg, Mark Silverstein, and Jules Gelade all chanted Haftarot beautifully. Mel Marsel, Wendy Martinez, and Ed

Bromberg also assisted in leading services on Shabbat mornings.

These adult Laypeople are an inspiration to us all. Some of them have honed their skills all their lives, but most

have come to their mastery of these skills during adulthood and continue to practice these skills in service to our

synagogue. If you would like to learn, or want to get on the list to read Torah, Haftarah or to lead a service, or if you just

want more info, e-mail me at cantor@sojc.org. It's a mitzvah, it's uplifting, and it's a wonderful experience!

Saturday, Nov. 17th, 9:00am TT Reads Torah Saturday, Dec. 15th, 9:00am TT Reads Torah

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December 2nd, 201212:15 – 2 pm

The SOJC FAMILY TALENT SHOW

Sponsored by the SOJC Cantorial Corps

Great fun and entertainment for the whole familyPerforming arts Talent from all ages

Come and discover the various talents hidden within your SOJC Family!$7 Admission per person, $20 max per family

Lunch is included (1 slice pizza, chips, soda-additional slices available for $1 each)All proceeds go to support the activities of the Cantorial Corps

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The Southwest Orlando Jewish Congregation (SOJC) is sponsoring a Holocaust Memorial to be constructed in their synagogue. This project is being led by Eagle Scout candidate Max Waldor and is due to be constructed by Yom Hashoah of 2013. The project will be a wall of tiles memorializing the stories of the victims and survivors of the Holocaust.

Max Waldor is a Life Scout with Troop 996 in the Sand Lake district and is an honors student at Dr. Phillips High School. This project is the culmination of years of service to his community both as a scout, a student ambassador for the People to People program, and a community volunteer to Give Kids the World and SOJC itself. This project is his gift to the Orlando community. Although there are other Holocaust memorials throughout Florida, there are none that represent this awful historical event in South Orlando. The memorial will consist of 288 photographic cork tiles at first, with potential for growth. Each tile will represent a story with pictures and quotes that depict each story. There will also be a website where the stories in their entirety will be posted for access to the public. The tiles will correspond to the stories on the website and some will have a QR code to link to their story. Max hopes for this project to become a

type of legacy in which stories are continually added to the memorial. “I am delighted that the SOJC board decided to support this Eagle project of a Holocaust Memorial for our community,” said Vivian Kerstein, Vice President of SOJC. “It should be a beacon of light for peace and tolerance, and a lesson not turn away when faced with injustices.”

Max is seeking support from the nearby community. There are three ways that you can contribute to this project. Max needs volunteers to help in the design and construction of the project. He also needs survivors and their families to come forth with their stories to substantiate the content of the memorial . Final ly, he needs monetary contributions to facilitate the construction of the project.

To help design this project, he needs people with access to a computer with Photoshop and InDesign. Max will train these volunteers in how to prepare the stories to be printed during mid-December. Another way to help is by constructing the memorial. He needs people to drill holes in the cork tiles and to attach the tiles together mid-March. He also needs more stories from survivors and their families. Any story will do as long as it is yours and it’s not under any sort of copyright. It is an opportunity to include your stories in a memorial that will help to share them with many generations to come. The stories may be submitted now through January 26, 2013. Visit: www.sojc.org/HolocaustMemorial.

If you would like to volunteer in any of the previous ways you can contact Max through his email at maxblaster5000@yahoo.com or call 407-342-6120.To contribute donations for the project send them to: SOJC11200 Apopka Vineland Road, Orlando, FL 32836Checks can be made to SOJC with the memo Holocaust Memorial.

SOJC Sponsors Eagle Scout’s Holocaust Memorial

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– Youth Group Activities

Day Date Time Event - USY & Kadima (6th - 12th Grade)

Saturday November 10, 2012 9:30AM - 12:30 PM USY/Kadima/Chalutzim Shabbat Services

Friday-Sunday November 16-18 2012 Kadima Convention - Jacksonville, Florida

Saturday December 15, 2012 7:00PM - 9:00 PM Chanukah Dinner & gift exchange

Saturday January 19, 2013 Future Program will be provided

Sunday February 17, 2013 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Hanagev Region - Yom Disney

Sunday March 17, 2013 Future Program will be provided

Saturday April 13, 2013 SOJC Sleepover

Sunday May 5, 2013 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Tikkun Olam Car Wash & Pizza Party

Day Date Time Event - Chalutzim (3rd Grade - 5th Grade)

Sunday November 4, 2012 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM Havdalah Box and Candle Making

Sunday December 2, 2012 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM Chanukah Party

Please look for Periodic calendar updates from Holly Myerson & Brett Spector

Please Friend us on SOJUSY & SOJC _ Southwest Orlando Jewish

Congregation for updates to Upcoming Events

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NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS1 Taylor Cappuzzello1 Jayson Havas1 Pamela Jamoom5 Jacob Bobet

5 Larry Goldman6 Alan Pasler7 Alan Roufa

7 Mrs. Shira Spector10 Rebecca Klavans13 Willow Speiser

14 Jody Murphy14 Steven Rossum16 Paula Fitzer16 Erica Schwartz

20 Eliel Alvarado20 Rona Feldman22 Abby Pait

23 Aimee Kesten25 Asher Levine26 Joshua Fischer

26 Adam Goldman26 Eli Magen28 Pablo Davidovich

28 Mr Jay Saltzman28 Ronald Zunk29 Jeff Rosen

29 Miranda Rossum

NOVEMBER ANNIVERSARIES 1 Dick & Frances Solomon8 Howard & Rhonda Fair10 Tom & Debra Goodman12 Clay & Wendi Harris

14 Ted & Margie Brozanski21 Harris & Trisha Rosen22 Stephen & Susan Meshover

22 Dennis & Anne Zavett25 Jeffrey & Amy Imber

THANK YOUTo Mel and Judy Marsel for donating the Challah

every Shabbat morning.To Marian and Ed Bromberg for donating the food

on Shabbat mornings.To Michele and Jeff Fischer for donating the yummy desserts every

Friday night and cooking the Family Friday dinners.Thank you to Jeff and Amy Imber and Sara Schlossman for their

generous donation of new chairs in the SOJC lobby.

– Celebrations

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Observance Deceased Observer

11/2/2012 Jack Gindin Rona Feldman

11/2/2012 Sophy Zelman Allen Amy Karr

11/6/2012 Ruth Morton Meese Rebecca Silverstein

11/6/2012 Rebecca Smith Harold Smith

11/7/2012 Morris Friend Charlotte Wasser

11/10/2012 Lydia Beckerman Joseph Jamoom

11/10/2012 Lilly Ziswasser Charlotte Wasser

11/11/2012 Florence Simon Anna Gordon

11/11/2012 Anna Regen Scott Regen

11/12/2012 Wolf Yablon Isadore Yablon

11/14/2012 Joel Hauser Michele Fischer & Carol Hauser

11/15/2012 Clara Wolfman Marion Wolfman

11/15/2012 Aaron Ostrin Selma Schifter

11/15/2012 Sonia Goodrich Rebecca Jacques

11/20/2012 Minnie Kotzin Gordon Kotzin & Kurt Kotzin

11/20/2012 Sondra Bennard Marion Wolfman

11/21/2012 Walter Hauser Michele Fischer

11/21/2012 Abe Goldberg Scott Fishman

11/23/2012 Florence Pasler Jeffrey Pasler

11/25/2012 Nathan Chusid Andrew Snitz

11/27/2012 Philip Bromberg Edward Bromberg

11/30/2012 Arthur Friend Charlotte Wasser

11/30/2012 Jeanne Slass Alfred Spear

– September Yarzheits

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www.sojc.org Come visit our new website:

Calendar, Newsletters, Registration and Membership Forms, USY, Kadima & Cantorial Corps, Religious School, “Ask the Rabbi” and Blog, more features added each week! Thank you Jacob Weiner and Jeff Sikora for donating their time and efforts to bring our presence back to the web!

SOJC Spiritual Leaders and Board of Directors

RabbiHillel Skolnik........................................................rabbi@sojc.org

CantorDoug Ramsay.....................................................cantor@sojc.org

PresidentMichele Fischer............................................jjjfisch@hotmail.com

Vice PresidentVivian Kerstein...........................................vkerstein@gmail.com

Vice PresidentJeff Sikora....................................................jgsikora@gmail.com

TreasurerCheryl Weiner...........................cheryl.nathanweiner@gmail.com

Financial SecretaryShelly Blatt...................................................rnshelly80@aol.com

Recording SecretaryBen Bolusky.................................................bbolusky@fngla.com

DirectorsEd A. Bromberg....................................ebromberg@comcast.netJoe Jamoom.........................cruiseconsultant@embarqmail.comLynell Medel...........................................lfm15@embarqmail.comBrett Spector...........................................bspector@bellsouth.netLarry E.Wolfman................................................tmiwolf@aol.comMorty Miller..............................................mmiller1945@cfl.rr.com

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– The Board

If you know of any unafilliated Jews in the

Southwest Orlando Area,

please give their name and

number to the SOJC office at

407-239-5444.

We would love to invite and

welcome them to our social

events throughout the year.

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