This document provides information about Temple Beth-El, a Reform Jewish congregation in Ormond Beach, Florida. It includes the congregation's mission statement, details about educational and religious programs, a list of services and events for the month of August 2010, and contact information for board members and committees. It also features an article by Anat Hoffman regarding the lack of civil rights for non-Orthodox Jews in Israel.

1. AUGUST 2010/5770 VOLUME XVIII · NO. 11
The Bulletin A monthly publication of Temple beth-el, a reform congregation,
mailed 11 times a year, free to congregation members.
Temple beTh-el
mISSION STATemeNT
Our Temple Beth-El Congregation
worships God in the
Reform Jewish tradition.
We are both diverse and
multigenerational, welcoming
any person or family
wishing to associate themselves
with our Jewish community.
We strive to cultivate a love
of our Jewish cultural heritage
and actively support the State of Israel.
The spirit of tikkun olam (repairing the world)
and a vibrant spirituality
are ingrained within our Congregation.
Our many educational programs
reach deep into the community,
embracing all ages, faiths,
races and ethnic backgrounds.
CONTACT US
Temple beTh-el, 579 N. NOvA ROAd
ORmONd beACh, Fl 32174-4405
Temple phone Temple fax
386-675-6615 386-673-7928
Rabbi Temple beth-el
barry m. Altman School
386-675-6612 386-267-0952
rabbi@templebeth-el.us School fax
386-673-7928
Cantorial Intern
Zev Sonnenstein malka Altman
386-675-6613 director
cantorzev@templebeth-el.us Temple beth-el School,
Religious School
Jeff bigman
& Temple Fitness
Temple president
386-675-6616
386-675-6620
malka@tbeschool.com
jeff@templebeth-el.us
Therese Cirafisi
Temple & Rabbi’s Secretary
386-675-6615
therese@templebeth-el.us
CheCK OUT All The lATeST NeWS ONlINe
www.templebeth-el.us • www.tbeeschool.com
and friend us on Facebook

2. bOARd membeRS
& COmmITTee
CONTACTS
Jeff bigman dATe TIme SeRvICe
President, Friday, Aug. 6 7:30 p.m. Shabbat Service
386-675-6620
jeff@templebeth-el.us Saturday, Aug. 7 9 a.m. Torah Talk w/Cantor Zev
Jeff brok 10:30 a.m. Daven w/Cantor Zev
President Elect/Treasurer
Friday, Aug. 13 7:30 p.m. Shabbat Service
Fundraising committee
386-675-6621 Saturday, Aug. 14 9 a.m. Torah Talk w/Rabbi
jb@templebeth-el.us
10:30 a.m. Daven w/Rabbi
Trienah Gorman
1st Vice Pres./Secretary
Friday, Aug. 20 7:30 p.m. Shabbat Service
membership committee Saturday, Aug. 21 9 a.m. Torah Talk w/Dr. Steven Katz
trienah@templebeth-el.us
10:30 a.m. Daven w/Dr. Steven Katz
Steven Katz
2nd Vice President 5:30 p.m. Havdallah Service, Dinner, Square Dance
Ritual committee Friday, Aug. 27 7:30 p.m. New Music Shabbat Service
skinnola@yahoo.com
Saturday, Aug. 28 9 a.m. Torah Talk w/Rabbi
michael Furman
Vice President 10:30 a.m. Daven w/Rabbi
michael Orfinger Friday, Sept. 3 7:30 p.m. Shabbat Service
Vice President Saturday, Sept. 4 9 a.m. Torah Talk w/Dr. Steven Katz
Richard holtz 10:30 a.m. Daven w/Dr. Steven Katz
Immediate Past Pres.
Home committee 7 p.m./9 p.m. Selichot program/service
richardholtz1@gmail.com Friday, Sept. 10 7:30 p.m. Shabbat Service
••• Saturday, Sept. 11 9 a.m. Torah Talk w/Cantor Zev
Susan Coleman 10:30 a.m. Daven w/Cantor Zev
Religious School committee
sdcoleman@mac.com
For your past, your present and your future.
Judith Josephson
Social Action committee
judiandclif@cfl.rr.com
Gwen Kotler
Adult Education
ghkot@cfl.rr.com
Nikki mastando
Webmaster
nixter1975@aol.com
Robert Rothman
Marketing Expert Jewelry Design and Repair
rrothman1@cfl.rr.com Largest Selection of Fine Jewelry from Famous Designers,
barbara Steinberg Bankruptcies and Estates
WRJ president Appraisals by GIA Graduate Gemologist
rrothman1@cfl.rr.com Buy - Sell - Trade
••• Art • Collectibles • Waterford Crystal
Loretta Aronson 10 Commandments
Deanna Bedford of education
Barbara Doliner Conley l Emphasize Jewish Values
Cory Danow
Rochelle Goodman ll Offer strong general studies
Adrienne Grossman lll Have dedicated, creative
Lewis Heaster teachers
Rochelle Holtz lV Help students reach full
Carolyn Landy potential
Dr. Steven Levine V Prepare students for
David Markowitz challenges ahead
386-252-6135
Christine Nuger Vl Encourages individuality
Mickey Obed
Dr Howard Pranikoff Vll Provide a nurturing
David Sacks environment
Lyle Trachtman Vlll Promote self-esteem 529 Seabreeze Boulevard • Daytona Beach
lX Keep classes small Open Monday - Saturday 10am to 5pm • Friday 10am to 9pm
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3. view from the Wall
The following article, written by the courageous Anat Hoffman, is deserving of our
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congregation’s attention. There is much that we love about Israel. However, it is our
duty to speak out against the lack of civility and the narrow mindedness on the part of
those who would disenfranchise Reform and Conservative Jews.
Rabbi Barry Altman
“Dear Friends of IRAC,
Today appeared to be an excellent day for the ultra-
Orthodox hegemony here in Israel.”
efore 9 a.m., I was in every individual - man or Conversion bill. ject this dangerous brand of Ju-
arrested for carry- woman, Jew by birth or Jew by Please send the attached letter daism. Our voices will be heard,
ing a sefer Torah on choice. demanding that the Israeli gov- and through all of us working
the women’s side of ernment listen to our voice, our together, the ultra-Orthodox
There is an expression that I
the Western Wall. At unified voice calling for a Juda-“victories” of today will prove
the same time just miles away, love – we must learn to walk obsolete.
and chew gum at the same ism of openness and tolerance.
the conversion bill - that would This is not an issue affecting
change forever the definition of time. I and the other leaders L’shalom,
of the Israeli Reform Move- only converts - it is an issue that Anat Hoffman
who is a Jew in Israel - passed threatens the very unity of the
its first vote in the Knesset. ment will take care of things on
the ground here in Israel - the Jewish people.
The ultra-Orthodox are ap- police, the courts, the Knesset. Today starts the countdown
plauding the events of today.
The Israel Religious
Now you must take care of the of your moving into action to re- department of the Israel
They succeeded in preventing
Action Center is a
women from carrying a Torah
and praying at the holiest site
Movement for
of the Jewish people, and they
Progressive Judaism.
moved one step closer to eras-
Prime Minister Netanyahu:
ing all recognition ever achieved
Prime.Minister’sOffice@it.pmo.gov.il
for Reform and Conservative
The Honorable Benjamin Netanyahu
DAVEN WITH KAVANAH
conversion in Israel.
Prime Minister of Israel
Office of the Prime Minister FULL SHABBAT
It seems like it was a good day
Jerusalem, Israel EXPERIENCE
for them, and they may be cel-
INCLUDING TORAH
ebrating. But in fact today was a
Dear Prime Minister Netanyahu, SERVICE
dark day for the ultra-Orthodox
in Israel, and for those working
We write to request your immediate intervention to prevent EVERY SATURDAY
against religious pluralism and
passage of the legislation being brought forward by MK
TORAH TALK, 9 A.M.
civil rights around the world.
David Rotem.
The real outcome of their “vic-
We are deeply concerned about the intention to grant the DAVEN, 10:30 A.M.
tories” will be the enlivening
Chief Rabbinate sole control over conversion in Israel. Such
of the 85% of Diaspora Jewry,
legislation would be an open attack on the legitimacy of
which is non-Orthodox, belong-
non-Orthodox Jewry, which composes the majority of world
ing in large part to the Reform
Jewry. Kiddush sponsorships
or Conservative Movement.
While we are supportive of efforts to create greater acces- available.
The events of today bring to
sibility to conversion courts in Israel, the overall impact of Call Therese for details
light the moral bankruptcy of
the Rotem Bill will set back these efforts. Should this bill be
the antiquated, violent, and
enacted, it will exacerbate a widening gap between Diaspora
intolerant Judaism that defines
and Israel communities, which we are working very hard to
the ultra-Orthodox strand of
avoid.
Judaism in Israel today. This
Therefore, we believe it is imperative that you, as leader of
stands in contrast to our pro-
Israel, and as one who cares deeply about the well-being of
gressive Judaism that is com-
Klal Yisrael, intervene and urge immediate withdrawal of this
mitted to the equality inherent
bill.

4. W
ith the High Holy I would be remiss if I left support the mitzvah projects
Days upon us out our gift card program for of our youth, contribute to the
and the New Year Chanukah and Christmas, food drives, and volunteer when
approaching, it is started by the TBE School and the call is put out -- no matter
appropriate to look back at this picked up by our youth groups where or how it is needed.
past year and ask oneself, “Did I and congregation. Each year,
do they best I could do to make this program ensures no child, But that is not enough! Make
a difference in the world? Did I regardless of age, is left out it a priority to do at least one
answer the call towards Tikkun from receiving a gift for the more thing as an individual
hIGh hOlY dAYS
Olam (Repairing the World) to holidays. and as a family towards Tikkun
the best of my ability?” Olam. Go that extra mile; give
ReAdeRS, USheRS
These are just a small portion that extra smile . . . make 5771
As a congregation, we can of what WE, as a congregation,
From Rabbi: Congregants
the year of Tikkun Olam.
say proudly, “Yes, yes we did.“ accomplished this year. And we
interested in participating in
Every month we are feeding all consistently come through to From my family to yours.
the High Holy Days Services
the homeless at the soup
as readers or ushers can
make ideas turn into reality.
kitchen, reaching an average May you be inscribed for
contact Therese at the Tem-
of 200 people daily. Our youth Our task as a congregation for a blessing . . . Shana Tovah
ple Office at 386-675-6615
are doing their part in their the coming year is to continue U’m’tukah (a sweet and good
or Rabbi at 386-675-6612.
individual Bar Mitzvah projects, this work towards Tikkun Olam year).
hIGh hOlY dAYS
ranging from putting on mini -- attend the benefit concerts
ChOIR ReheARSAlS
concerts at the nursing homes that we will be featuring,
to creating oyster mats to
August
Cantor Zev
helping restore our shorelines
Thurs., Aug 5 6:30-9 p.m.
to collecting movies to help
build a movie library at the local
Thurs., Aug. 12 6:30-9 p.m.
hospital. They take the lead
Thurs., Aug. 19 6:30-9 p.m.
with us as a congregation.
Mon., Aug. 23 6:30-9 p.m.
We constantly make sure
Thurs., Aug. 26 No rehearsal
the Jewish Federation’s Jerry
September
Doliner Food pantry is stocked
though our High Holy Day
Thurs., Sept. 2 6:30-9 p.m.
Food Drive. Our Youth Group’s
Thurs., Sept. 16 (if needed)
Trick or Treat for Hunger,
6:30-9 p.m.
participation in the Walk for
Hunger, and the TBE School’s
pRepARING FOR
Thanksgiving Basket program
hIGh hOlY dAYS
all help those in need as well.
This year, our Religious/Sunday
“Mind, Body,
school students put smiles on
Heart and Soul”
a few faces through “Operation
Smile” with their tzedakah
A three-week interactive
collections.
workshop with Cantor Zev
Oh yes, and we all have fun
Mondays, Aug. 3, 10, and 23
doing our part, with events like
from 7-8:30 p.m.
the fundraising dance/concert
put on with Jenn Cleary, myself,
lIKe OUR
and “The Greatest Moments
bUlleTIN’S
in Time” group, featuring
our own Tim, Lucille, & Luke
NeW lOOK?
to benefit the Federation’s
backpack program; some of my
Thanks to Kelly Markowitz
colleagues joined me for the
and Therese Cirafisi for
Bima Broadway and Beyond
their collaboration on the
concert and silent auction for
Bulletin. They have given
Family Renew Communities
it a facelift, while making
which gives a hand up not a
more efficient use of space
hand out. These were both very
in order to cut down on
successful events.
production costs.

5. I
Summertime, Baseball & Jews
t’s August, and that means I published an article called caster and writer, Howard out the U.S. and Israel is a new
in the Bigman household “Baseball’s SuperJews” which Megdal, published a book called documentary called “Jews and
one thing for certain – detailed some of our brethren’s Baseball Talmud, a great read Baseball” at www.jewsandbase-
either live or by DVR, the hardball achievements includ- on the best Jews historically ball.com.
Yankee game will be viewed. I ing having a record 22 Jewish in baseball position by posi- A young Bostonian even has a
understand thanks to Malka’s players then in the majors. tion. It’s a fun read on a day of blog at jewsinbaseball.blogspot.
generosity of a gift to Rabbi of www.Jewishmajorleaguers.org a Yankee rain-out or during the com, where you can not only
the MLB package that the same lists 142 Jewish baseball play- long off-season. On my Barnes track current big leaguers but
tradition occurs at the Altmans. ers throughout history through and Noble wish list are 2 books the good minor leaguers coming
As I write this, the All-Star 2009. Twenty-one Jewish base- published in 2006 & 2010 by through the system.
break has just passed and the ball players are currently active Burton & Benita Boxerman
Yanks are in first place, locked including All-Stars Ian Kinsler – a 2 volume set on Jews and Even the Daytona Cubs on
in a fun pennant race with the and Ryan Braun (who made the Baseball with the 1st volume August 1st celebrate Jewish
local Rays and the hated BoSox. highlight diving catch in the All- pre-1949 and the more recent Heritage Night.
What, pray tell, is this article Star game), past All-Star Kevin one 1949-2008. You can even Enjoy the rest of your summer
doing in our Temple Bulletin? Youkilis and Rookie of the Year buy a set of Jewish Baseball as we prepare for the upcoming
Well, fellow Congregants I am candidate Ike (Issac Benjamin) player trading cards at www. High Holy Days. As Jewish Com-
here to remind you that we are Davis, first baseman for the N.Y. jewishmajorleaguers.org. Now, poser, Albert Von Tilzer, wrote
living in the golden age of Jews Mets. circulating around Jewish Festi- 102 years ago: “Take Me Out to
in Baseball. Four years ago, Two years ago, N.Y. sports- vals and Film Festivals through- the Ballgame.”

6. W
LEV LE’LEV — Heart To Heart
hen I hear to one another by common to offer a variety of activities Women’s Commentary Study
the word purpose. and events, continuing some Guide Program. These are two
Sisterhood, I We are devoted to our mission from the past and developing of the new activities we are
immediately of supporting all facets of others, that honor our Jewish adding to our Events Calendar
think of our synagogue. We create connections, commitments this year. We hope you will
connections…with our temple, and participate in events that and celebrations. These will join us and connect with us for
with Temple Beth-El School, are designed to enhance our be announced in the monthly the coming year.
with our Jewish community at spiritual experience, to raise bulletin, offered in the weekly "L'shanah tovah tikatevi
large, with each other. funds, to educate, to generate e-mail announcements, posted v'taihatemi!"
Even though we come from social change as well as to give on our Temple Beth-El web site
and presented in colorful flyers. "May you be inscribed and
diverse experiences, different all our volunteer members an
opportunity for enjoying one sealed for a good year!"
backgrounds and span many Go to www.
years in age, our members are another. womenofreformjudaism.
all part of this connection. We It is the intention of the org and learn about the WRJ
Barbara F. Steinberg
are first and foremost linked Sisterhood Board of Directors Lilith Salons and The Torah: A
WRJ Sisterhood
President, 2010-2012
Harriet Altman-Douguf
We now offer “Bar & Bat Mitzvah Packages”
Including a BAR/BAT MITZVAH BOOK
(combination guest book, photo album, gift list, etc),
13 candles and a choice of YAD or TALIT CLIPS
ALL FOR ONLY $50.00
No Sales Tax ~ Free Gift Wrapping
If we don’t have it, we can get it!
Come browse the shop and see what we have to offer.
We carry a full line of greeting cards and gifts for every
Occasion. Come Check Us Out!!!!!!
Join our Book Exchange! Bring a book ~ Take a book!
You can bring as many books as you want but can only take one.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Shop Open Friday Nights and By Appointment
Anna Obed
(386) 672-8879 ~ mc3ob@cfl.rr.com

7. AbOUT The SpeAKeR
Alma mater: American University
Graduation Year: 1960
Team Years Record
Stetson 1997-2001 55-55 (0.500)
Western Kentucky 1986-1990 71-54 (0.568)
Chattanooga 1979-1985 135-46 (0.746)
Birmingham Southern 1970-1978 159-74 (0.682)
Overall:
M
4 teams 22 seasons 420-229 (0.647)
WIN/lOSS bReAKdOWN
Wins losses pct
Overall Games 420 229 0.647
Conference Games 149 81 0.648
NCAA Tourney Games (since 1980) 2 4 0.333
Close Games (decided by < 6 pts) 68 40 0.630
blowout Games (decided by > 19 pts)50 22 0.694
Overtime Games 12 12 0.500
bY The NUmbeRS
urray Arnold into an NAIA powerhouse.
• 22 Seasons
has more In eight seasons, his teams
• 420 Wins, 229 Losses
than 40 years won 159 games and made
• 4 NCAA Tourney Teams (since 1980)
of coaching three national tournament
• 3 Conf Tourney Titles
experience, appearances.
• 6 NBA Draft Picks
beginning at the high school After his successful stint as a
level from 1957-68, where he head coach, Arnold made the NITs. He was twice named Community College men’s
led DeLand High School to the jump back to Division I serving SoCon Coach of the Year. It was basketball team. Earning
state title in 1963. as an assistant at Mississippi then that the pros took notice Coach of the Year honors once
He then served as an assistant State for a year before earning and recruited him to assist Stan again, Arnold led the Raiders
at Florida State University for the head coaching job at Albeck of the Chicago Bulls. to the 1995 NJCAA National
two seasons, helping guide Tennessee-Chattanooga in After helping the Bulls to the Championship.
the Seminoles to a combined 1979. NBA Playoffs in 1986, Arnold Finally, in 1997, Arnold
41-12 record and a Top 10 The Maryland native won 21 was the head coach at Western took the head-coaching job
final ranking in 1970. Arnold or more games in five out of Kentucky for four years, then at Stetson University where
landed his first head coaching his six seasons with the Mocs, coached professionally in he finished out his career in
job at Birmingham-Southern won four Southern Conference Australia for four seasons three seasons with the Hatters.
the following season where he championships, played in three before returning to the states Although retired, he still calls
turned a struggling program NCAA Tournaments and two to head the Okaloosa-Walton DeLand home.
help US Keep OUR Jewish Book Club
ReCORdS UpdATed
If you find that we missed October 6, 2010 at 7:00PM
a birthday or anniversary
in the bulletin,
please contact Therese in Topic: “American Pastoral” by Philip Roth
the Temple office
at 386-675-6615, so we
can update our list. This book is a Pulitzer prize winner. Everyone who read
Thank you! “The Plot Against America” is excited to read this great novel.

10. I I
WE NEED Social
Action:
Family
YOUR HELP!
t’s been awhile since the
economic recession hit,
Renew
n June, Family Renew Commu-
nity hosted an Ice Cream Social
fundraiser to aid and house
families in our community. Tem-
but Temple Beth-El is still ple Beth-El members chipped in
ASK NOT WhAT YOUR Temple
feeling the aftershock. to support this cause. Special thanks
While Temple membership
CAN dO FOR YOU . . .
to Lyle Trachman and his family for
is up, Temple dues are down. their generous support. Also, ku-
ASK WhAT YOU CAN dO
The only thing that keeps rising FOR OUR Temple dos to Isaac Wagner who operated
is the cost to run the Temple. children's games during the event.
While we have tightened our Temple members
belts, we still
HELP THE RABBI
should be proud of
continue their long relation-
• preparation for high holy days: Preparation of materi-
to struggle. ship with Family
als, brochures, mailings, etc.
Temple Beth- Renew which has
• Yom Kippur: A take charge person to coordinate the
El prides itself aided hundreds of
Break Fast for Yom Kippur, including menu planning, food
on delivering families since its
ordering —
top-notch inception.
all on budget.
services to the
• Selichot: A take charge person to plan and organize a
entire Temple The social was not
program on Sept. 4, for Selichot, including light refresh-
community, only a fundraiser
ments
as well as the but also a way to
• video library: Someone needed to recatalogue videos,
Jewish community as a whole. unify our community. To overcome
DVDs, CDs and films.
It’s at this time, we would like prejudice and stereotyping, it is
HELP THE CANTOR
to ask you, our congregants, for important to nourish relationships
• Feed the homeless: A take charge person to ensure there
your help in filling those areas with other faiths. In our association
are enough volunteers each month.
where help is needed most. with FRC, we have contributed to the
• help with youth groups: Mailings, chaperoning, phone
Listed to the right are a few well-being of our community as well
calls.
areas where you can help. as encouraged others to do the same.
HELP THE SCHOOL
Anyone can help — whether In addition to delicious deserts,
• help needed in the classroom whether it’s grading
you can contribute a day a week there was entertainment for all ages.
Silent auction items donated by area
papers, filing or reading to children.
or just one hour a week. Some
merchants generated funds to pro-
HELP THE TEMPLE
areas are one-time items, while
others may be recurring on a vide transitional housing to homeless
• Tbe’s 60th Anniversary Celebration: Help is needed
regular basis. families, who would have no place to
implementing details on the event, including correspon-
stay if not for FRC — traditional shel-
dence, mailings, making a video, working on the journal,
Whether you are a student ters won't allow males and females
etc. Please contact Trienah Gorman, Barbara Steinberg or
looking for community service together causing families to fracture.
Rochelle Holtz for more information.
hours, or a stay-at-home mom, Residents are required to find jobs
• housekeeping: There’s always something that can be
or a retired person, we could and save money so after time can
done. Dusting — There is always plenty of dust to go
use your help. Everyone has move into their own homes.
around. Lots of shelves means lots of dust. Silver polish-
some expertise that I’m sure
ing/bronze polishing — Yes it’s time consuming, but it
they would like to share. FRC provides a hand up not a hand
needs to be done. The Kitchen — A take charge person is
out, gving structure and training to
As you can see, there are these families, ensuring they can
needed to make sure it’s clean, organized, all foods in the
many areas you can help. It can be self-sufficient upon moving on.
refrigerator are within expiration date limits.
be one hour a week or more.
• Friday night Onegs: Two people are needed to stay a
Temple Beth-El is, has been and,
Whatever time you can give hopefully, always will be a part of this
little later to help clean up. This involves unplugging the
would be appreciated. If you community-wide Mitzvah.
coffee pots, bringing foods into the kitchen and wrap-
feel you can help in an area that
ping the leftovers and placing items in refrigerator. Sign
has not been listed, let us know. There are many ways for you to
up for one Friday night or several. Also, why not bring an
All help is welcomed. get involved in this organization’s
occasional dessert.
charitable activities no matter how
• Outside grounds clean-up: Always lots of weeds that
Please call Therese, Rabbi, little time, money or skills you have.
need to be pulled out.
Cantor, Malka or myself for Just call the TBE office and let us
• Clerical: Copying, mailings, addressing, etc.
more information on how you know your interests. Get involved. To
• Office work: Someone is needed to sit in the front office
can lend a hand. do Mitzvah is to praise our God.
Monday-Friday from 2:45 p.m. to 5 p.m. to answer phones,
answer doors, light office work — one day a week or more.
Rochelle Holtz • bulletin: Need someone to solicit ads for the Bulletin.
Volunteer Coordinator The cost of printing the Bulletin keeps rising and we need Gregory M. Wagner
rochelleholtz@gmail.com more ads to pay for it. Esquire

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achieve their best in school. Your name or business, if you
desire, will be printed on a card
URGENT Therefore, we are again going
to reach out to you our caring in each child’s backpack, letting
donors and ask you to give the children know that the
APPEAL what you can afford during community cares about them.
ecause we were these trying economic times. Please make out your check to:
overwhelmed by so This will enable us to help the
many people coming for less fortunate students in the
assistance for food at the neediest schools. One hundred
School Supply Kits
Federation’s Jerry Doliner percent of the funds donated
c/o Jewish Federation of
Food Bank, we were not going to do will purchase school supplies.
volusia & Flagler Counties
the School Backpack project this year, deliver all school supplies to
One quality backpack filled with
the counselors of the different
470 Andalusia Avenue
a project that we had been doing for supplies costs us $25.00 —
over 15 years. schools. We have learned from
Ormond beach, Fl 32174
experience during the 15 years these backpacks would cost a
But we have had so many calls from that we have been doing these minimum of $80 retail.
Gloria Max
teachers, parents and students asking programs which the counselors
Executive Director
for backpacks filled with supplies,
know best who are in need.
we wondered how we could have the
time to again do this backpack project. We also realize that if parents 6000 CARS
We asked our supplier if there was are unable to afford the basics,
a way he could help us. He they certainly will be unable to 217 MODELS
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12. T
in the High Holy Days services
is encouraged. If you would
like to participate as a reader
SAve The dATe!
or usher for any of the services,
please let me know.
On Saturday, February 26, 2011, we will be celebrating
Temple Beth-El’s 60th Anniversary. We’re planning a wonderful
We welcome Jill Brok to the
he summer months
event for our entire community so please volunteer. Contact :
Temple Accounting Office
bring a quiet and
and she is doing a great job
Trienah Gorman Adrienne Grossman
more relaxed
transitioning into the role since
event Coordinator 615-9648
atmosphere to the
Charlene’s departure. We bid
846-6619 pgrossman001@cfl.rr.com
Temple halls as most
farewell to Charlene and will
czarina52@live.com
of the school students are off
barbara Steinberg
miss her smiling face around
with their families, enjoying
Rochelle holtz Sisterhood liaison
the Temple office. We wish her
their summer break. But
Keepsake booklet 441-0351
all the best in her future with
the Temple office has been
405-6605 bfsteinbergphd@cfl.rr.com
Michael and her family!
humming along as we transition
rochelleholtz@gmail.com
duties and responsibilities On a personal note, my
vISIT ThOSe IN Need
among the Temple and school husband Chuck will be home
If you know of a congregant Also, because Minna is the
offices. this weekend to pick up our
who is ill, facing surgery or in WRJ Sisterhood Correspond-
daughter, Alexis, and take her
You’ll notice the Temple
the hospital, someone who ing Secretary, she will be
out on the truck with him for
Bulletin has taken on a more
would love a card, a tele- sending congregants remind-
a week or so. They enjoy this
streamlined look, while
phone call or a visit, please ers of family Yartzeit anniver-
special “daddy/daughter” time
continuing to provide all of
contact Minna Kapinos at saries so if there are correc-
the same information to the which has become a regular
386-672-2205 or email her at tions and/or additions to be
congregation. It’s all in a more summer activity for them.
alfitiger@cfl.rr.com. made, please let her know.
different, more space-efficient After they return, he will be
are in full swing, and we are mailed out in June. Donations home for a week for some
format. We extend our sincere
thanks to Kelly Markowitz working hard to make the for these memorials are “wife” time with me!
for her help in this massive holidays special for all of gratefully appreciated. You can Of course, I look forward to my
undertaking. She has done a you. If you want to include also email them to me if you time with him and can’t wait to
remarkable job creating the your memorials in the HHD prefer at therese@templebeth- see him. Enjoy the rest of your
new template for us. Memorial Book, please send in el.us. summer!
High Holy Days preparations your names on the request form Participation by congregants Therese Cirafisi

13. M
AUGUST
Welcome ANNIveRSARIeS
to Our y Bar Mitzvah
William & Margaret Sacks
project is to
David & Jennie Nawrocki
New collect money
Richard & Heather Seith
for Magen
David Adom’s
David & Mardi Sacks
members
(Red Star of David) Red Bag of
Robert & Harriet Kramer
Courage project in Israel. This
Dr. Jerome & Paton Axelrod
project is for first responder
Benjamin & Jill Peck
helene barron
bags. First responder bags
Laurence & Cheryl Tanenbaum
1508 San marco dr #108
contain all the necessary
Leonard & Ilene Marsh
supplies for the first person
Ormond beach, Fl 32174 Edward & Sue Raskin
on the scene of an accident/
386-676-4492 Mark & Jacqueline Miller
incident to aid and stabilize
David & Suzanne Konchan
someone until an ambulance
lesley Whitt Laurence & Rita Lee
arrives and can take over. Each well as save a life. Thank you for
& son brandon
AUGUST
bag cost $1000.00 dollars. My your support.
107 Timucuan dr
bIRThdAYS
goal is to have enough money to
Ormond beach, Fl 32174
buy at least 2 bags. I hope you
386-274-2100 Philip Weinberg
can help me reach my goal as
Sincerely, Ellen Speier
Noah Waigand John Burson
Michael Orfinger
Bonnie Collins
WELCOME BACK!
Regina White
Cory Danow
Jamie Yeomans
and welcome new & prospective members Caleb Krassner
Lauren Oppenheimer
Scott Schlossman
HELP US KICK OFF THE NEW YEAR Jake Heller
Jason Harr, Esq
Eleanor Sorkin
HAVDALLAH, DINNER & SQUARE DANCE! Lucille Tirkfield
Micki Kates
Adam Orfinger
Please Join Us Nancy Rose-Story
Barbaree Heaster
Saturday Evening August 21st, 2010 Dr. Andrea Tordini
Max Ehrlich
5:30 p.m. Havdallah then… Ira Heller
Marilyn Horn
Brian Share
Barbecue Dinner and Square Dance Chelsea Wagner
Benjamin Ginsberg
$12 pp/Children 6-13 $6/Children 0-5 free David Konchan
Liane Wachs
Isaac Wagner
dances will be taught and demonstrated Sarah Branoff
great for the whole family, fun for all ages! Ernest Gottlieb
Matthew Altman
Rachael Oppenheimer
New members and those interested in learning more about Barbara Doliner
Temple Beth-El are welcome to join us at no charge. Matt Weinberg
Dr. Richard Branoff
Alfred Tenny
RSVP to Adrienne Grossman (386) 615-9648 Gregory Wagner
Email: pgrossman001@cfl.rr.com

14. RAbbI’S dISCReTIONARY FUNd FAmIlY ReNeW FUNd
In appreciation to Rabbi Altman Temple FUNdS In loving memory of Louis Unatin
YAhRZeIT plAQUeS
FM: Beverly & Tracy Wichmann FM: Greg & Josie Wagner
Adult Education Fund
Wishing all the luck in the world to At each Friday night
Condolences to the family of Louis
Rabbi Jason & Jodi Holtz on their Building Fund service, the lights on the
Unatin.
new adventure. Cantor's Music Fund FM: Dr. Clif & Judy Josephson Memorial Board are lit to
FM: Jerry & Rochelle Goodman commemorate your loved
Clara Zahn Memorial pROJeCT 2011 FUNd ones who have a permanent
Thank you to Rabbi and Malka for all Garden Fund In memory of Lou Unatin, loving
you have done for Jason & Jodi. bronze Yahrzeit plaque in
husband, father and grandfather
FM: Richard & Rochelle Holtz Family Renew Fund the Sanctuary.
With much love, Ellen, Rick, Sarah &
In loving memory of Louis Unatin. Camp Coleman Alex Orfinger What a wonderful way to
FM: Richard & Rochelle Holtz Scholarship Fund - in memory of remember and celebrate
In loving memory of Louis Unatin.
Jeffrey Sussman their lives.
In loving memory of father, Max FM: Larry & Andrea Frank
Rosenberg Harriet Altman-Douguf Project If you would like to have
Mazel Tov to the Holtz family on
FM: Charlotte & Seymour Karnes 2011 Memorial Fund Jason & Jodi’s marriage and Jason’s your loved ones remem-
bUIldING FUNd Lil Doliner Sanctuary Fund ordination as a Rabbi. bered on a permanent
In loving memory of Louis Unatin
Memorial Fund
FM: Alan & Marcy Spertus plaque, please contact
FM: Feinrich Family Therese at 386-675-6615.
Mazel Tov to the Frazer family on
Music Fund
In Loving memory of Louis Unatin. Lauren’s engagement to Jeffrey UpdATING YAhRZeIT
FM: Adolf & Editha Sander Prayer Book Fund Nathan.
INFORmATION
Thank you so much for the lovely FM: Alan & Marcy Spertus
Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund
Anniversary Oneg. A Special thank Congratulations to Joy Tordini & We continue to update our
you for the hard work by Tim, Luke WRJ Sisterhood Fund current Yahrzeit database
the Trachtman family on Dr. Andrea
and team. It warmed my heart. Yorke Doliner Educational Fund Tordini’s graduation from medical and appreciate those who
FM: Gina White school. have called to advise of any
Youth Group Fund corrections that are needed.
Congratulations to Rabbi Jason & FM: Alan & Marcy Spertus
Jodi Holtz on their marriage and In memory of beloved brother to Al Please contact the Temple
Jason’s ordination. memORIAl FUNd & Cherie Trachtman. office if you have any cor-
FM: Sylvia & Morris Levy In loving memory of Helen Heishia FM: Alan & Marcy Spertus
Dalton.
rections that need to be
Happy Birthday wishes to Richard FM: Theodore Dalton YOUTh GROUp FUNd made to your family’s yah-
Holtz. In moving memory of Mildred Frank. rzeit remembrances, such
FM: Morris & Sylvia Levy In loving memory of Benjamin We’ve lost a lovely lady who touched as updating any change in
Sainker and inspired us all.
In loving memory of Harriet Steiner. address so we can ensure
FM: Carol & Harry Lowenstein FM: Doris Katz
FM: Nikki Katz you receive a reminder card
In loving memory of Robert from us on your yahrzeits.
In honor if Richard Holtz on his 65th KIddUSh SpONSORShIp
Baskowitz
birthday. Thank you to Bernie Mirel for his Your cooperation with this
FM: Helene Roberson
FM: Dr. Howard & Cheryl Pranikoff sponsorship of the Daven Kiddush request will enable us to
AdUlT edUCATION FUNd for the month of September.
In loving memory of Louis Unatin In honor of the marriage of Rochelle
reflect all accurate informa-
Thank you to Larry & Rita Lee for
FM: Barb & Harold Heaster & Jerry Goodman’s daughter. their sponsorship of the Daven
tion for your yahrzeits.
In loving memory of Louis Unatin FM: Gwen & Mort Kotler Kiddush for the month of October.
FM: Iris & Josh Gardener
In loving memory of Louis Unatin
FM: Jeff & Karin Bigman donations in memory of . . . in honor of . . .
In loving memory of Louis Unatin congratulations on . . . get well wishes to . . .
FM: Larry & Mary Ann Stout are a loving way to express your feelings.
In loving memory of Louis Unatin You may send your donations to:
FM: Al & Cherie Trachtman
Temple beth-el
In loving memory of Louis Unatin 579 N Nova Rd.
FM: Lyle & Raquel Trachtman Ormond beach, Fl 32174
In loving memory of my loving or call the Temple Office at (386) 675-6615
father, Benjamin Pell
FM: Al & Cherie Trachtman Acknowledgement cards are sent on your
In loving memory of Hinda Frank memorial. All donation are acknowledged
FM: Fred & Miriam Smooha in our bulletin.
Tbe RelIGIOUS SChOOl FUNd
In loving memory of Irving Tirkfield pleASe NOTe: Any donation received after the bulletin deadline
and Dan Alan Hirsch. will be printed in the following month’s editon.
FM: Lucille Tirkfield

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