Bet Shira's April 2013 Bulletin

April 2013 Nissan/Iyar 5773 Volume 28 No. 10

Israel Week at Bet Shira Congregation

In Celebration of Israel’s 65th Birthday!April 11-19, 2013

iShabbatjoin us for a special ishabbat during israel Week!

details on back.

SHabbat!join the shabbat festivities at shabbat by the Bay, jammies & jeans, plus more!Page 8

aNNUaL MEEtiNGMark your calendars for our annual congregational Meeting.Page 6

Celebration Schedule on 3

Join us for cocktails, dinner, dancing, and live music all

night at our

Spring FlingSaturday, April 27, 2013

More details on Page 13

Looking Back

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Professional staff

rabbiBrian schuLdenfrei

rabbi emeritusdaVid h. auerBach

Cantor Mark h. kuLa

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eDuCation DireCtorMariLYn WoLfson

YoutH DireCtoraLeX ZareMBa

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PresiDentjosePh h. seroTa

PresiDent-eleCtLori BLuM

sisterHooD PresiDentsuZanne roBerTs

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ritual assistantaVron sMoLenskY

finanCe DireCtoraiLeen LafonT

eXeCutiVe assistantdonna Leigh-Tucker

member serViCes/bulletin BeckY chosed

eCC assistant DireCtorarieL koBeTZ

eCC aDmin. assistantgLadYs MarTineZ

eCC Pta liaisonshirLeY WiLLiaMs

jeC aDmin. assistantiLene freideL

jeC students and children gathered outside the sanctuary celebrating emma feldman’s bat mitzvah.

mitzvah Day activities, march 3, 2013.

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CONTENTSCLERGY’S CORNER4 rabbi brian schuldenfrei A Moment in Time5 Cantor mark H. Kula Israel is alive and well and may shalom prevail

froM our PresidenT6 joseph H. serota: Almost My Swan Song

sisTerhood7 suzanne roberts

riTuaL8 religious services and Candle lighting times

sYnagogue eVenTs & neWs9 tikkun olam, mazel tovs, and news

educaTion10-11 bet shira: Perfect for the Young ones in Your family

YouTh PrograM12 Youth Calendar and events

PrograMs/aduLT educaTion13 israel Week & spring fling!

conTriBuTions14-15

Last Day of J.E.C. - L

et’s Go!!!

Bet shira goes to the baseball game!come kick off the summer and join us for a day of

fun, sun and baseball!uM hurricanes Vs. st. john’s red storm

sunday, May 5, 2013 @ 1:00 P.M.at Mark Light stadium

Tickets can be purchased for $6 (link to discounted tickets at www.betshira.org)We WiLL Be aucTioning off a chance To

ThroW The firsT PiTch. sTaY Tuned…

annual congregational MeetingThe Twenty eighth annual Meeting of Bet shira congregation will be held Wednesday, May 29 at 7:30 P.M. in the arin stacey applebaum sanctuary

a feW Years aGo executives in the airline industry raced to individualize passengers’

in-fl ight entertainment. The executives reasoned that if they could more adequately entertain people during the fl ight perhaps people would not notice the lack of legroom and other discomforts. but now, just a few years later, the industry scantly pays attention to providing in-fl ight entertainment. Why? since the introduction of iPads and e-readers, people bring their own entertainment to the airport. this development makes me wonder which of our futuristic visions will in short time become tomorrow’s popular standard. and it also serves to remind us how quickly our world is changing.

only a few years ago i went shopping for a Palm Pilot. remember those? the sales associate told me that the model i was about to purchase was more powerful than the computer that powered the apollo 13— a space ship that landed on the moon! now, that same Palm Pilot is more likely to be found in a museum than a home or offi ce.

the modern world is constantly changing – and it is happening very quickly. in his recently reprinted classic, joseph and His brothers, thomas mann observes that the clock seems to move faster now than it did in antiquity. He writes:

“six hundred years in those days, under that sky did not signify what they do to our history in the West; those expanses of time were more silent, more mute, more alike; time was less active.”

We do not live under a quiet sky; in our world, time is overly active—the world is quickly changing. While we need to keep pace, let us not rush too far ahead. We claim that time is sacred. let us live up to that claim. as the world speeds up, we can slow down. let us learn to spend less time looking ahead and worrying about tomorrow while missing the here and now. let us learn to slow down and rejoice in the present, even if it means falling a bit behind with Palm Pilots and iPads (aren’t those outdated already?).

A Moment in Time

our annual Shabbat by the bay will take place friday april 19, 2013 at 6:30 P.m. follow in the tradition of the ancient mystics and welcome shabbat outdoors. our popular shabbat on the bay service will take place at matheson Hammock Park and is open to the entire community. this year everyone is invited to

bring a non-meat dinner picnic to enjoy! We will supply the cookies!


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from The Pulpit: rabbi brian schuldenfrei

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from The Pulpit: rabbi brian schuldenfrei

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W e are all celebrating israel’s 65th independence Day. al Hanisim is a prayer

recognizing miracles and for over a thousand years it has been in our prayer book refl ecting the miracles of Hanukkah and Purim. for a generation now, we are blessed to include another al Hanisim for the miracle of the modern state of israel.

People who were alive in 1948 emphatically declare what a miracle it is that we have israel. i recall being 9-years-old landing in israel with my brothers and parents. It was the fi rst time I had ever been on a plane and we were moving to israel, making aliyah. as a Hebrew school student, i was memorizing israel’s national anthem, Hatikvah (the hope) and upon landing it was played over the plane’s speakers. i will never forget seeing people cry with happiness at the gut felt realization that they were part of a miracle. today, we are part of the miracle of israel. israel is alive and well and now we need for shalom to prevail.

at some point during this year’s israel independence day, the 6th day of the Hebrew month of iyar corresponding to april 16, pause, think about israel and read al Hanisim reprinted below.

“We thank you for the miracles in our lives, for the heroism, for the triumphs, and for the miraculous deliverance of our ancestors in other days, and today in our time. In the days when your children were returning to their borders, at the time a people were revived in its land as in days of old and the gates to the land of our ancestors were closed to those in need of safe haven. Enemies within the land together with seven neighboring nations sought to destroy Your people. You, in Your great Mercy stood by them in time of trouble, defended them and vindicated them. You gave them the courage to meet their foes, to open the gates to those seeking refuge, and to free the land of its armed invaders and to build a nation. You

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delivered the many into the hands of the few, the guilty into to the hands of the innocent. You have wrought great victories and miraculous deliverance for Your people Israel to this day, revealing Your glory and Your holiness to all the world. For all these blessings we shall ever praise and exalt You.”

may israel be safe for all people and be a land and region filled with shalom. amen.

Combine al Hanisim with a positive thought of israel, with the purchase of an israeli product, or with a virtual visit by linking to an israeli website. of course, please participate in our week-long bet shira celebration of israel, april 11-19, israel today and everyday.

With al Hanisim, we recognize israel being 65 as a remarkable moment in the journey of the modern world and a true miracle for the jewish community.

Israel is Alive and Well and May Shalom Prevail

on monday, april 8, 2013 from 7:00-9:00 P.m. please join us for a premiere performance of Yours Truly, Anne an opera based on the life of anne frank. in commemoration of Yom Hashoah - Holocaust remembrance Day, we are honored to offer this program at bet shira. this performance is open to the entire community. Yours Truly, Anne is the story of a teenage girl trying to fi nd her own voice, but is also the story of how the world was thrown into the most horrifi c war that ultimately saw 60 million people dead – of which 6 million were jew and a million were jewish children. this opera is dedicated to their memories.

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5The Voice of Bet shira:Cantor Mark H. Kula

MILDRED SEROTA MEMORIAL LUNCH AND LEARN

Wednesday, april 17, 2013 at noonspeaker: Marsha cohen

Topic: israel insightsclass is $10 and includes lunchrsVP by Monday, March 15 to

305-238-2601


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Almost My Swan Song

Joseph H. [email protected]

annual Congregational Meeting Notice

Pursuant to the by-laws of bet shira Congregation inc., notice is hereby given that the twenty eighth annual meeting of bet shira Congregation will be held

Wednesday, may 29 at 7:30 pm in the arin stacey applebaum sanctuary at

7500 sW 120th street.

Although this is not my last column (I have one more), I thought that I’d use this opportunity to refl ect upon some of the things i’ve learned and observed during the past two years as President and one year as President-elect. first of all, i have found bet shira Congregation to be an amazing and complex organization. i’ve never seen so many moving parts! each congregant adds another dimension and challenge for our mission. every family and every individual has its own needs and opinions. i’m sure you’ve heard the joke about two jewish lawyers and three opinions. just think about 425 separate member units. You can only imagine how many opinions and challenges they present. but despite the fact that our members are not shy about expressing their concerns, when we need to come together, this is a cohesive group. our members have ensured that every major event in the past three years has been successful. and, despite the natural uncertainty about making transitions, our congregants rallied around our synagogue and and as always are supportive. like nearly all religious institutions in the 21st Century, we’ve had and continue to have fi nancial challenges. But when we’ve needed money, our congregants have responded as well. sometimes, over the past three years, i’ve felt that i spent too much time raising money and analyzing budgets, even though i know that this is necessary to sustain the organization. However, the opportunities that i’ve had to participate in the High Holy Days, bar mitzvahs, shivas, anniversaries, brits, baby namings, and various and sundry celebrations clearly outshine the money concerns. i’ve never been around so many loving, generous, and well meaning people. along with our clergy and professional staff, this congregation has survived and thrived because of the people who call it home. it’s been a challenge, but one that i will cherish.

UPCoMiNG MEEtiNGS:board of Directorsall are invited to attend.Wednesday, april 24 at 7:30 P.m.

Joseph H. serota

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an april spring in miami is marked by greening lawns, a disappearing cloudscape of acrobatic turkey vultures, and longer hours of daylight. sisterhood marks its rite of spring by our calendar of programming, committee reviews and a renewed energy to planning.

march saw us busy in the kitchen as stephanie bull taught about sephardic cooking for Passover, sharing some of her favorite dishes out of egypt and syria. april has one class on the docket: indian traditional Vegetarian Cooking by ayesha D’mello on Wednesday, april 17th at 10 a.m. Pre-registration required, payable to sisterhood, via stephanie bull.

Daytime Book Club reviewed The Submission by Amy Waldman, a fi ercely evocative novel about a blind competition of architectural bids for the destroyed twin towers, a travesty of talent and roots, and perceptions miscarried. the next book is someone Knows my name by lawrence Hill (april 23rd @ 10 a.m. in Conference room). the may 21st read is the lady in Gold by anne o’Connor, a narrative about Gustav Klimt’s portrait of adele bauer bloch and pre-war history. it is always a pleasure to learn from sharon Glick.

sisterhood book Club thanks Clarice shtrax for hosting the march meeting where ed Kritzler’s jewish Pirates of the Caribbean describes the arrival of jewish sailors and explorers to the new World in search of freedom. april 23rd at 7:30 in the home of irene Weinberger we engage with a classic: a tale of two Cities by Charles Dickens. our may 21st book, Walter lord’s investigative classic a night to remember about the sinking of the titanic, serves as a reminder about benchmarks.

Knit for israel, was held on sunday, march 17th at bet shira under the guidance of Harriet rudoff and linda spiegelman, to benefi t our sister synagogue in Ashkelon, Israel. Thank you to many who made items for them; we are sending 18 (!) lap-size quilts to them as a result of the unbelievable generosity of the ladies of the Pomegranate society, miami Chapter. terri Davis from netzach israel is in miami in early april and will gather up these items to take back with her.

Harriet continues to teach astound us each week in Craft Corner as she works to improve our skills in the needle arts. We are lucky to have such talent in sisterhood.

nominating Committee met in march; results to be announced shortly. by-laws Committee will meet soon to discuss updating to refl ect consistency with national by-laws of Women’s League. Spring Conference is in Sarasota, Florida in mid-May; if you are interested in details, please contact suzanne.

spring luncheon will be held in april; please look for your invitation. join us for a wonderful event!

Gift shoppers, don’t forget our Treasure Chest of Delights in the glass cases. Fran and Philis are always ready to help fi nd that perfect gift. We sold plagues, fl owers, chocolates and Judaica last month as Passover remembrances.

it is never too early to say thank you to all the people who have worked so diligently this year to make sisterhood a success with much gratitude and appreciation from this President.

if you wish to participate in sisterhood in some way, please get in touch with me. there is always a spot for talent and energy. sisterhood beckons!

next sisterhood board meeting is Wednesday, april 10th at 9:30 a.m.

“The only place where success comes before work is a dictionary”

- Vidal Sassoon

suzanne robertssisterhood President

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8 R I T UA L & R E L I G I O U S S E R V I C E S daiLY WorshiProbert tenDriCH CHaPel

sundays 9:30 a.M.Weekdays 7:30 a.M.

PEsACH DAY 7Monday, april 1• 9:30 A.M. Festival Service

PEsACH DAY 8Tuesday, april 2• 9:30 A.M. Festival Service• 11:00 A.M. Yizkor• 8:22 P.M. Havdalahend of Passover

shaBBaT WorshiParin staCeY aPPlebaumsanCtuarY

friday nights 6:30 P.M.saturday Mornings 9:30 a.M.

shaBBaT TiMes april 5 7:22 P.M.havdalah april 6 8:28 P.M.april 12 7:25 P.M.havdalah april 13 8:32 P.M.april 19 7:28 P.M.havdalah april 20 8:35 P.M.april 26 7:32 P.M.havdalah april 27 8:38 P.M.

in MeMoriaM• sol rosen, father of Bob rosen.

• Flora Campos, mother of audrey campos and grandmother of Zach campos.

• Penny Lehman, wife of dennis Lehman, mother of nicole (rich) and heidi, and grandmother of Benjamin and alexandra.

We recite the names of Yahrzeits daily. Please join us to remember loved ones. We remember those who came before us by making charitable donations, learning, and acts of kindness. May our memories be for a blessing.

Ja� ies & JeansFriday, April 5, 2013

6:00 P.M. shabbat tot service6:30 P.M. Pizza Dinner

rsVP to [email protected]

tikkUN oLaM SHabbatsaturday, april 6, 2013 at 9:30 a.m.

Guest speaker: terri Davistopic: the torah Portion outreach

We recognize our Tikkum Olam Committee and Volunteers.

Join us for a special ishabbat during israel Week at bet shira Congregation!

friday, april 12, 20136:30 P.M. service with israeli Melodies

7:30 P.M. community shabbat dinner israeli style

Must rsVP for dinner. details on back cover.

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9S Y N A G O G U E E V E N T S & N E W SWeLcoMe neW MeMBers• Jack and Shirley Kaplan.• Jeremy and Stacey Hoch.

MaZeL ToV• To Pat and Alan Livingstone on the birth of their grandson, noah Yaakov kleiner. Parents are keri and gary. Big brothers are jordan and ari.

• To Fran and Jeremy Farkas on the engagement of their son, david to rebecca Lustig. daughter of Beth and chuck Lustig.

• To Emma Feldman, daughter of Judy and Hal, on her Bat Mitzvah. Younger brother is andrew.

• To our Bet Shira Congregation students on their nomination for the 2012-2013 Miami Palmetto senior high silver knight award: carolina saverin (drama), Zoe cosner (science), and Zachariah cosner (speech and debate).

Todah raBah!• To Bet Shira! Bob Speigleman is grateful for our live streaming services. he participated in services by watching from the hospital.

ZuMBaMonday & Wednesday Mornings9:15 a.M. in the simcha court. $10 a class taught by Stacey Harris, certifi ed personal trainer/fi tness instructor. 305-389-3037

office cLosedPlease note the administrative offi ces will be closed all day April 1 & 2, 2013 in observance of Pesach.

We would like to thank everyone who participated in mitzvah Day on march 3. it was a wonderful success and really made a difference in our community. most of all, we want to thank Carol stein for her tireless, committed, and extremely effective leadership of the event. every year, Carol manages to make the day even better, and our whole congregation should be proud of her work.

since Carol had the help of a wonderful team, we are reprinting below her note of appreciation:

Mitzvah Day 2013 was a great success! There are so many to thank but I want to start by listing the people who take charge each year. Thanks to Betsy Yegelwel and Goldie Retchkiman, who led the group of women to the Inn Transition housing for victims of domestic abuse; to Debbie Rosenkranz who led the group to the Chapman Homeless Shelter downtown location to serve lunch to the residents; to Pris Adler for her role with families at the Chapman Homeless Shelter in Homestead, entertaining and providing snacks, games, and sporting equipment for the resident children; and Bernie Stein who led the group of strong people to tackle the jungles of Pinecrest Gardens. Thanks to the Ricisak family, whose personal project to do more landscaping at Bet Shira gave us a project for others who were willing to join in.Thanks to Gary Lichtman, who once again, took all the sandwiches and toiletry bags to the Camilius House downtown. All of the school activities were planned, organized and set up by Nancy Crair taking the lead and Velma Papier and Maya Greenberg helping with this leadership. Thanks to Sharon Glick for her never ending role in organizing our Blood Drive.

Special thanks to Alyse Messinger for her generosity, as in past years, providing the postcards and postage for the reminders to our blood donors.Thanks to Edy Cannon and Clara Milikowski who year after year have kept the collection drive in the Youth Lounge under control and organized.Very special thanks to KOSHER EVENTS by FARE TO REMEMBER, for providing all the refreshments that were served all day. I am hoping that I included everyone. There are just too many to count everyone but those listed above truly take a leadership role, year after year.-Carol Stein

now that mitzvah Day is behind us, we are looking forward to our tikkun olam shabbat on april 6.

meanwhile, we continue with collections for a number of local agencies. for the Kosher food bank, bring your non-perishable food products to the donation bin located outside the synagogue offi ce. We are also collecting books and magazines for the food bank and the Chapman Partnership, and we also welcome donations of hygiene products and unused, unexpired medical products for the open Door Clinic and other agencies. We are also collecting feminine hygiene products for women at inn transition. there is a real need for all of these items, so all donations are greatly appreciated.

UPCoMiNG EVENtS:tikkun olam Shabbat, april 6

UPCoMiNG MEEtiNGS:tuesday, april 19 at 7:30 P.M.all are welcome!

Jerry Greenberg, Karen siegel, and steve spannco-chairs Tikkun olam committee

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tikkun olam


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Thursday, april 4 •P.t.A. Meeting 9:30 a.M. in the kiddush court

friday, april 5 •”Jammies & Jeans”6:00 P.M. shabbat service for Tots6:30 P.M. Pizza DinnerPlease rsVP to gladys 305-238-2606

Thursday, april 11 •Jewish Holidays to Go: Mediterranean delightsfor the digital generation7:00 P.M. in segal hallinstructor: judi gampel, ed. d.sous chef: esther Borensteina perfect guide for those new to holiday preparation. judi and esther will help you celebrate Yom Ha Atzmaut, with a basic Mediterranean menu that you can adjust for your family’s tastes. classes $18.00. Please rsVP to gladys 305-238-2606

Thursday, april 16 • school Wide Yom Ha’Atzmaut Celebration10:00-11:30 a.M. in the social hallour e.c.c. will celebrate israel’s 65th in style! as part of our virtual trip to israel, we will make a beautiful Israeli fl ag to hang up in our social hall! celebration includes a Passport to israel round robin, sing-a-Long, and israeli dancing

Wednesday, april 24•school Committee Meeting11:15 a.M. in the kiddush court

Thursday, april 25 •Kindergarten Family Holiday bridge-shabbat/Yom Ha’Atzmaut10:00-11:30 a.M. in the social hallround shabbat Preparation activities for kindergarten Parents and students.

friday, april 26•Lag b’omer Field Day9:30 a.M.-noonParachute games! kickball! fishing! Picnic Lunch! and so much more!!!!

friday, april 26•shabbat Dinner and service6:30-8:00 P.M.graciously sponsored by our sisterhood and P.T.a.

Judith Gampel, Ed. D

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E A R LY C H I L D H O O D E D U C AT I O N

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN for CAMP GILAH!at the bet shira early Childhood Center

Call School Offi ce for details. (305) 238-2606

ECC School Happenings

Pictured above and to the right: ecc students celebrating Purim!

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jec MeeTingssunday, april 14• 10:30 A.M.all parents are welcome!

J E W I S H E D U C AT I O N C E N T E R N E W S

Marilyn Wolfson

israel, independence and identity all have the letter “i” in common. With careful refl ection we fi nd similarities in these words because they only stand tall, erect and proud with each word working together to keep the jewish people strong, solid and secure. this past month the jeC along with jewish families around the world had the opportunity to celebrate the 65th birthday of the state of israel. our students gave this wonderful “baby boomer” homeland of ours a fi tting tribute. Israel is the essence of Independence, of spirit, mind and actions. independence has allowed the jewish people to fl ourish and contribute greatness to the world for all religions & races. identity as a jew was a problem for many of our ancestors, but with the state of israel we have created a homeland that protects, fosters and encourages the jewish people... so try to fulfi ll the pledge you made at the Seder table this month “Next Year in jerusalem” a reality… if not this year, next year or the next year or the next. Promise yourselves to make a trip to israel to see the fruits of our people’s labor. Sixty fi ve years ago Israel was a dream of what could be. We are proud to be part of a people who make dreams reality. We are what God asked us to be; “a light upon the nations”.

We also had our jeC Passover seder, the 4 questions were asked, the four cups of Wine (grape juice) were drunk, the children had the opportunity to retell the story of our exodus from egypt as the generations before them have done. The race to fi nd the afi komen commenced. Passover is the “most” celebrated holiday among the jewish people. for the jeC students it is a part of our yearly holiday learning and celebrations. Immediately after the fi rst day of Passover we start teaching the children about the responsibility of counting the omer. they then can look forward to celebrating with the congregation the holiday of shavuot.

ishabbat (there is that letter again) involved the participation of our youngest students. Gan,aleph and bet helped enhance the experience of ishabbat with Cantor Kula and rabbi schuldenfrei. the beauty of this special shabbat was embraced with the inclusion of the entire congregation in a community dinner.

a religious school needs to have a strong jewish identity. for us this means teaching the students to integrate, include and over indulge in jewish living.

there is no i in team but there is in jeWisH!

israel, independence and identity all have the letter “i” in common.

jec [email protected]

The Words We Speak

jec eVenTsfriday, april 12•6:30 P.M. Israel’s 65th Shabbat Service

sunday, april 14• 10:30 A.M. Israeli Dancing and Dress up israeli day with Birthday cake!

JEC students (pictured below) participating in a model seder.


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usY (grades 9-12)Wednesdays 7:00-9:00 P.M.•April 3rd: april Madness – 32 jews from the past 100 years will compete tournament style for the title of greatest jew of all Time- get ready to argue!•April 10th: Tie-dye night – bring a white T-shirt to decorate with your own personal fl are as we look at multiculturalism•April 18th israeli culture night - enjoy a sampling of israeli TV, music, videos, magazines and food!

kadima (grades 6-8)thursdays 6:30-8:30 P.M.•April 4th: jewelry Making night – rainbow Loom and beading•April 11th: The Puzzle of Jewish community – come and give your brain a workout as we try all sorts of mind challenges•April 18th israeli culture night - enjoy a sampling of israeli TV, music, videos, magazines and food!

Yachad (grades 3-5)sundays •April 7th: Board game day – “Taboo,” “apples to apples,” “Twister,” & more board games in the Youth Lounge.•April 21st: sPY daY – Learn about the israeli cia the “Mossad,” make sure to wear camoufl age

jr. congregaTion•JR. CONGREGATION for 2nd Grade and up april 20th – come to an alternative service where we look at some of our traditional prayers through the eyes of the Beatles.

Alex ZarembaB E T S H I R A YO U T H N E W S

Youth [email protected]

the Purim Carnival this year was a huge success. With over 300 people in attendance, Bet Shira was fi lled with good energy and smiling faces. It was a great sight, to see so many kids and parents having a good time here at bet shira, and really celebrating Purim the way it was meant to be celebrated. the success of this carnival is in large part thanks to the support of various people in our congregation who offered fi nancial help as well as volunteering their time to make sure the carnival ran smoothly. i’d like to thank the following people:

amy jellson, scott lehman, lisa Gitlin, elayne tendrich, Gary and lori lichtman, David Goldweitz, sharon stebbing, josh rodstein, steve Kauffman, richard Kalski, nancy reinhard, sharon stebbing, jonathan and stacey Harris, nancy Crair, Howie Cohen, lori blum, Debbie finkle, neal & Vicki roth , Cantor mark Kula, rabbi brian schuldenfrei, bet shira eCC Pta, jay & riva steinman, steve & rory Kaufman, sharon Presby, jonathan & alyse messinger, morrie & leigh siegel, lori blum & family, joseph & Gail serota, elayne tendrich, abe benyunes, Debbie & elliot rosenkranz, steven Goldstein, michael & suzy novak, linda & bob spiegelman, Carol & bill berk, michael & Deborah friend, martin & marleen applebaum, Deborah & michael troner, David & Philis edelman, jeC Parents, bob rosen, ricisak family, nadine Portnoy, Dr. and mrs. leonard rothenberg, Christina singer, Gloria friedman, Dr. and mrs. ryan Ziegler, sokol family, ben spiegelman, sabrina messinger, raftin Cain, alex upshaw, Kyla finkle, ben robbins, becca ascherman, morgan and megan lichtman, rebecca antoncich, Daniel Crair, lara stebbing, Karina Zack, mallory blum, natalia fernandez, adam stebbing, brandon Harris, alyssa Harris, olivia niedblah and in memory of their son joseph – steven and laurel isicoff.

a very special thank you to the feldman family for the hockey and basketball donations to the Youth lounge, their contributions to bet shira Youth will provide fun for years to come.

Pictured left, children enjoying a magic show by Merlina the Magician and a train ride at the Purim Carnival.

Thank you all for your contributions, making this year’s carnival the best ever!

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thursday, april 11, 2013 – friday, april 19, 2013• Visit our homemade Kotel in the bet shira main lobby all week!

thursday, april 11, 2013• 7:00 P.m. jewish Holidays-to-Go: mediterranean Delights - for the Digital Generationinstructor: judi Gampel, ed. D., sous Chef: esther borensteinCelebrate Yom Ha’atzmaut, with a basic mediterranean menu that you can adjust for your family’s tastes. a perfect guide for those new to holiday preparation. judi and esther will help you. Cost: $18. all are welcome. rsVP a must! Please call 305-238-2606 to reserve your spot.

friday, april 12, 2013• 6:30 P.m. ishabbat service: israeli melodies all service long with students of all ages from the jewish education Center.Grades K-2 will be doing the service with an israel’s 65th theme. all children and adults are invited to dress in blue and white. • 7:30 P.m. Community shabbat Dinner israeli style: $20 age 13-adult, $15 ages 5-12, free for children under 5. Please rsVP to 305-238-2601.

saturday, april 13, 2013• 9:30 a.m. shabbat service including israeli musical musaf. • 12:00 noon israeli Kiddush. all are welcome.• 1:00 P.m. m&m (monthly movie) We will screen, “the other son,” an israeli movie about a Palestinian and israeli boy who are switched at birth and what happens. This movie has been an award winning Jewish film festival favorite.

sunday, april 14, 2013• 10:30 a.m. israeli Dancing at the j.e.C.• 11:00 a.m.- noon j.e.C. Dress up israelijeC students will be dressed as characters from the israel museum and israeli History. students in grades 6 and 7 will tell about each character they represent. all are invited for israel’s birthday cake.

monday, april 15, 2013• all Day at www.betshira.org: “Virtual israel” be sure to visit.

tuesday, april 16, 2013• 7:30 a.m. Yom Ha atzmaut minyan service with special breakfast, betayavon.• 10:00-11:30 a.m. early Childhood Center’s school Wide Yom Ha’atzmaut Celebration e.C.C. celebrates israel’s 65th in style! as part of our virtual trip to Israel, we will make a beautiful Israeli flag to hang up in our social Hall! our celebration will include a Passport to israel round robin, sing-a-long, and israeli Dancing.

Wednesday, april 17, 2013• 12:00 noon. mildred serota memorial lunch and learn speaker: marsha Cohen, topic: israel insights, Cost: $10, includes lunch. Please rsVP to 305-238-2601.• 5:45 P.m. jeC Program all are welcome.students re-enact the Proclamation of the state of israel and share their creative writing from a contest entitled “ israel’s 65th.”

thursday, april 18, 2013• 10:00-11:30 a.m. Kindergarten family Holiday bridge-shabbat/Yom Ha’atzmautround robin shabbat Preparation activities for Kindergarten Parents and students.• 6:30-8:30 P.m. Youth Group israeli Culture nightCalling all teens (usY & Kadima) for a sampling of israeli tV, music, videos, magazines and food!

friday, april 19, 2013• 6:30 P.m. shabbat service• 6:30 P.m. shabbat by the bayfollow in the tradition of the ancient mystics and welcome shabbat outdoors. our popular shabbat on the bay service will take place at matheson Hammock Park and is open to the entire community. this year everyone is invited to bring a their non-meat dinner picnic to enjoy! We will supply the cookies!

Israel Week at Bet Shira Congregation April 11-19, 2013

In Celebration of Israel’s 65th Birthday!

Don’t forget to send in your RSVP cards to our Spring Fling!Cocktails, dinner, dancing, and live music all night!

Bet Shira CongregationSaturday, April 27, 2013 at 8:00 P.M.

$72/Per Person $180/Per PatronAll Patrons will have their names entered into a drawing for an

$800 Channel Gift Basket

Cocktail Attire RSVP Card Required


1 4 Thank you for your donations. Todah Rabah!ContributionsRabbi SCHULDENFREi’S DiSCREtioNaRy FUND

in honor of rabbi brian schuldenfrei for all that you do allen and mary eagle in memory of ervin Golod jeremy and Courtney larkin in memory of estelle bernstein jodi orshan in memory of fanny larkin jeremy and Courtney larkin in memory of mildred Gruszka jeremy and Courtney larkin in memory of oscar larkin jeremy and Courtney larkin

CaNtoR’S DiSCREtioNaRy FUND in appreciation of Cantor mark H. Kula’s support

michael and marlene olin in honor of bernie eckstein for displaying your maturity and wisdom with youth and vigor allen and mary eagle in honor of Cantor mark H. Kula Gary and laurie moss in honor of Cantor mark H. Kula and Coreen Duffy’s marriage joshua and ana Harris in honor of Cantor mark H. Kula becoming our rabbi. We are so proud.David and Philis edelman, neal and eileen farr, steven and susan Kobetz, scott mesh, michel and Connie nahmad, fred and judy schildin honor of Coreen Duffy and a wonderful evening at our home ruben and Geraldine Gurvich in honor of Coreen Duffy becoming the rabbi’s wife neal and eileen farr in honor of David farkas and rebecca lustig’s engagement David and Philis edelman, neal and eileen farr in honor of joseph H. serota malvin and irene Weinberger in honor of judie berger’s grandson noah berger’s bar mitzvah robert and linda spiegelman in honor of mary and bob Krantzler’s 50th wedding anniversary Gerald and Harriet rudoff in honor of michael Pertnoy’s engagement

neal and eileen farr in honor of mike and sandie samole’s Grandson, noah berger’s bar mitzvah robert and linda spiegelman in honor of sammy schechter’s bar mitzvah David and irene mermelstein in honor of sammy schechter’s bar mitzvah and singing with Cantor Kula at temple israel temple israel of Greater miami in honor of Willam and ronni Gompers birth of Grandson, seth Gompers albert, jan, brad and Courtney Cohen in honor of World symphony orchestra michael and Deborah troner in memory of avram and Dena Kaminsky Howard and Diane Kuker and family in memory of beatrice rabinovitz, mother robert and linda spiegelman in memory of beatrice schuster richard and audrey stone in memory of bob lewison lorraine lewison in memory of Claire eckstein bernard and liliane eckstein in memory of Daisy brooks nancy levitan in memory of David segal larry and stephanie segal in memory of David stein, father of rebecca and grandfather of risa & Daniel ellie Goldman and lesly soltz Diaz in memory of ed rothenberg len and randi rothenberg in memory of elaine Cohen elaine moss in memory of elias steinman jay and riva steinman in memory of esta miles neal and eileen farr in memory of esther Goldberg lisa Kovalsky in memory of esther Young Kenneth and lisa Young in memory of flora Campos Gail tescher in memory of Herman Kaminsky Howard and Diane Kuker and children in memory of irene Handelman robert and shirley spiegelman in memory of jeanette lieberman ellie Goldman and lesly soltz Diaz in memory of joseph moss Gary and laurie moss in memory of martin levitan

nancy levitan in memory of max black Paul and Carla black in memory of mollie fleishman Sondra Rosenfield in memory of norman eisenberg norman & rita eisenberg in memory of Pearl Ginsberg neil and madelyn messinger in memory of Penny lehman michael and Clara felsher, William and ronni Gompers in memory of Philip Gouz larry and Diane Wildstein in memory of rhoda landis neal and eileen farr in memory of roslyn rosen Cliff and shelly stamler in memory of sanders Zimmerman ira and myndell baum speedy recovery of bob spiegelman Paul and Cynthia bass, Penn and sheila Chabrow, michael and Paula finkle, mark and alix langer, neil and madelyn messinger, malvin and irene Weinberger

EaRLy CHiLDHooD FUNDin honor of the birth of josh and ana Harris’ daughter, joanna olivia brian and lisa Gitlin in memory of arthur Wagner robert and michele stone in memory of betty berkley joan johnson in memory of lewis Horowitz brian and lisa Gitlin, joshua and ana Harris, joshua and ana Harris in memory of lilyan Weissberg steven and susan Weissberg

JEWiSH EDUCatioN FUNDin honor of the birth of Gladys Gerson’s grandson, isaac blake Gladys Gerson in memory of abe altschuler joseph and marilyn Wolfson in memory of abraham Helfand, father robert and linda spiegelman in memory of elaine Cohen ilene and alan freidel in memory of Helen mann Carole Horowitz in memory of michael stone richard and audrey stone in memory of sidney Weissberg steven and susan Weissberg

CorreCtion: a generous contribution has been made to the 2012/13 jeWisH eDuCation Center in honor of mary and bob Krantzler’s 50th Wedding anniversary - mazal tov! from ruben and Geraldine Gurvich & family

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1 5ContributionsThank you for your donations. Todah Rabah!in memory of sol schuster richard and audrey stone speedy recovery of bob spiegelman jack & shirley Kaplan speedy recovery of michael Wechsler Penn and sheila Chabrow

RitUaL FUNDin memory of jack Coleman michael and martha backer

PRayER book FUNDin memory of arthur adler irwin and linda adler in memory of Devorah Chabrow Penn and sheila Chabrow in memory of florence shapiro Penn and sheila Chabrow speedy recovery of michael silverman Penn and sheila Chabrow

tikkUN oLaM FUNDin appreciation of alyse messinger for Generously providing postcards/postage for the blood Drive Kenneth and sharon Glick in appreciation of judy, Phyllis, sandy, linda, stephanie & naomi serving lunch on mitzvah Day eliot and Deborah rosenkranz in honor of bet shira morning minyan (february) bet shira minyannaires in honor of Cantor mark H. Kula becoming our rabbi michael and lynn aptman in honor of Carol & bernie stein for Hosting the Progressive dinner and to Carol for organizing the eventWilliam and Carol berk in honor of Dan and aliza torabati’s birth of new grandson bernard and Carol stein in honor of Henry and marcia trattler’s granddaughter, ali’s bat mitzvah fred and judy schild in honor of judy and Harvey Gelman’s grandson’s bryan’s bar mitzvah fred and judy schild in honor of mary and bob Krantzler’s 50th wedding anniversary Dan and aliza torbati in honor of michael & judy breslow’s bar mitzvah of grandson fred and judy schild in honor of sammy schechter’s bar

mitzvah robert and Deborah Cohen in honor of scot schwartz’ birthday Priscilla adler in memory of abe joffe edward and roxanne joffe in memory of adele Chabot michel and Connie nahmad in memory of edward anfang edward and roxanne joffe in memory of elsie Golden barry and Valerie Gubernick in memory of esther joffe edward and roxanne joffe in memory of Gloria anfang edward and roxanne joffe in memory of Harold finn, beloved father bruce and betsy Yegelwel in memory of Harvey Gretenstein jeffrey and faye roth in memory of ida somerset eileen somerset in memory of isadore Yagoda robin forman in memory of lois Vajda steven Vajda in memory of martin shrut steven Gretenstein and barbara shrut in memory of maxine lando edward and roxanne joffe in memory of Penny lehman michel and Connie nahmad in memory of ruth rosenberger alice bloom in memory of sol aptman michael and lynn aptman in memory of sylvia sandler joseph and jacqueline Koptowsky speedy recovery of bob spiegelman Phineas and ilene Hyams, fred and judy schild speedy recovery of Debbie rabinovich Golda retchkiman, alex messianu, batia Cohen

WHERE NEEDED MoSt FUND in honor of josh and ana Harris’ daughter, joanna olivia Geoffrey and linda james in memory of barnett magids steven and shelly brodie in memory of Dr. robert Kirsner robin forman in memory of flora Campos richard, mindy, rachel and rebecca Gotterer

in memory of Gussie rappoport fred and rosalind edelman in memory of Harvey Gretenstein steven and tammy Klein in memory of jean forman robin forman in memory of joseph Zusman Howard and lynn Zusman in memory of lewis Horowitz richard, mindy, rachel and rebecca Gotterer in memory of mary edelman fred and rosalind edelman in memory of Penny lehman martin and Clarice shtrax speedy recovery of bob spiegelman Geoffrey and linda james speedy recovery of bob spiegelman We hope you get well soon Gerald and Harriet rudoff

yaHRZEit FUND in memory of abraham froehlich Harry and anne shearer in memory of anita Weiser, mother of roberta stanley Penn and sheila Chabrow in memory of Claire eckstein bernard and liliane eckstein in memory of edythe lazarus Gail tescher in memory of Harry scotch Kenneth and sharon Glick in memory of leo Garber michael and irene nachwalter in memory of leo sadousky Gail tescher in memory of max jacobskind lorraine lewison in memory of moses melnick lisa schneier in memory of nathan j. Ginsberg neil and madelyn messinger in memory of samuel nachwalter michael and irene nachwalter in memory of William Kravitz michael and Paula finkle

yoUtH FUND in memory of joseph isicoff richard, audrey, jeff & David stone

*Donations as of march 15, 2013

CorreCtion: a generous contribution has been made to the 2012/13 jeWisH eDuCation Center in honor of nathaniel langer, grandson of mark and alix langer. from robert and linda spiegelman

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