Temple Ahavat Shalom Information Package · 2019. 12. 18. · Temple Ahavat Shalom Information Package 1575 Curlew Road Palm Harbor, Florida 34683 (727) 785-8811 Fax: (727) 785-8822

Temple Ahavat Shalom

Information Package

1575 Curlew Road

Palm Harbor, Florida 34683

(727) 785-8811 Fax: (727) 785-8822

www.ahavatshalom.org

Rabbi Gary Klein

MEMBERSHIP DUES SCHEDULE 2019-2020

Rabbi’s Circle* (Lifetime) ..................................... $50,000

(Includes dues, URJ, Religious School, ...................

Building Maintenance)

The Sages* ............................................................... $25,000

(Includes dues, URJ, Religious School, ...................

Building Maintenance)

Maimonides* ........................................................... $10,000

(Includes dues, URJ, Religious School,

Building Maintenance)

Prophets* ................................................................. $7,500

(Includes dues, URJ, Religious School,

Building Maintenance)

President’s Circle* .................................................. $6,500

(Includes dues, URJ, Religious School,

Building Maintenance)

Torah Circle* .......................................................... $5,500

(Includes dues, URJ, Building Maintenance)

Jerusalem Circle* ................................................... $4,000

(Includes dues, URJ, Building Maintenance)

Patron Membership* .............................................. $3,400

(Includes dues, URJ Building Maintenance)

Chai Circle*............................................................. $3,000

(Includes dues, URJ, Building Maintenance)

Retired Patron Membership * (Level 1) ............... $1,825

(Includes dues, URJ)

Retired Patron Membership* (Level 2) ................ $1,525

(Includes dues, URJ)

Family Membership ............................................... $2,740

Single Parent ........................................................... $1,395

Retired Couple Membership ................................. $1,435

Individual Membership ......................................... $1,155

Retired Individual Membership ............................ $915

Payment Schedule:

Fifty percent (50%) of dues, PLUS Religious School fees MUST BE PAID IN FULL before school registration and issuance of High Holy Days tickets.

We honor those individuals and families who choose to pay $3,000 or more as dues for the year. Your name will be engraved on a plaque in the lobby. Retirees who pay $1,525 or more will also be considered patrons.

TEMPLE AHAVAT SHALOM MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

(Please include the year for all dates included on the application)

Name(s) Single/Married/Divorced Date: __________________________

Applicant Full Name: Mr./Mrs./Ms./Dr._______________________________________________________________________________________________

First Middle Last

Spouse or Companion:

Mr/Mrs/Ms/Dr.________________________________________________________________________________________________

First Middle Last

Applicant Hebrew Name: _____________________________ Spouse Hebrew Name: _____________________________________

Address: ______________________________________ City/State:_______________________________ Zip Code: _____________

Home Phone: _______________________________________ Cell Phone: ______________________________________________

Spouse Cell Phone: ________________________________ Maiden Name: _____________________________________________

Email: __________________________________________ Spouse Email: _______________________________________________

Do you have family members at Temple Ahavat Shalom? ___________________________________________________________

(Names)

Occupation Applicant: _____________________________________ Employed At: _____________________________________________

Spouse: _______________________________________ Employed At: _____________________________________________

AREAS OF INTEREST: (Indicate: A= Applicant, S=Spouse, B=Both)

( ) Adult Education ( ) Early Childhood Center ( ) Sunday School Teacher

( ) Monthly Bulletin ( ) Fund Raising Committee ( ) Hebrew School Teacher

( ) Social Action committee ( ) Membership Committee ( ) Youth Group (Grades 4 and 5)

( ) Choir ( ) New Members Welcoming Committee ( ) Jr. Youth Group (Grades 6-8)

( ) Couples’ Club ( ) Religious School Committee ( ) Sr. Youth Group (Grades 9-12)

( ) Brotherhood ( ) Sisterhood

Previous Temple Affiliation (if any): _________________________________________________________________________

How did you hear about Temple Ahavat Shalom? _____________________________________________________________

Wedding Anniversary (if applicable): ________________________________________________________________________

Birth Date: Applicant _______________________________________ Spouse: ___________________________________________

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Please list YAHRZEITS (including the year) that you wish to be remembered in the bulletin and by the Rabbi from the bema.

In the event of an emergency, are there any relatives or friends that the Temple should contact? If so, please list below.

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Please list any special talents you (or members of your family – list names) would enjoy sharing with our members; for

example, singing, musical instruments, sewing, crafts, cooking, calligraphy, carpentry, etc.

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Any additional comments or information that you would like the Temple to know please feel free to list below.

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Thank you and Welcome to Temple Ahavat Shalom. We are grateful to have you as a member of our congregation!

________________________________________________ _________________________________________ Signature Date ________________________________________________ _________________________________________ Signature Date

Children Living At Home: NAME

AGE DATE OF BIRTH HEBREW NAME

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NAME RELATIONSHIP MONTH/DAY/YEAR

(A=Applicant) (S=Spouse)

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In order to help you become more a part of our congregational family, we are sharing the non-financial portions of this form with our Rabbi, our professional staff and the members of our board.

Jewish tradition teaches; "One who increases Torah, increases life." At Temple Ahavat Shalom

bringing Torah to life is our sacred vocation and we are honored to be the avenue in which your child

finds their Jewish spirituality.

The objectives of Jewish education at Temple Ahavat Shalom are:

• To know that all Jewish values are Torah-based.

• To develop an awareness of, and a sensitivity to, moral issues.

• To understand that making moral choices demands thought and effort.

• To understand that Jewish values have an application to our behavior in the wider

community.

• To develop a familiarity with Hebrew terminology.

• To feel a sense of comfort and familiarity with Jewish prayer, rituals and important

home ceremonies.

• To read fluently from the Siddur, picking out key words that help students

understand prayers' themes, and to be able to discuss the concept of each prayer in

English.

• To be able to walk into any synagogue and participate in holiday and Shabbat

services.

• To act in accordance with Jewish values when faced with a moral dilemma.

At Temple Ahavat Shalom we are dedicated to making these goals a reality for all our children.

We, along with Rabbi Klein work endlessly to assure that all children have the opportunity to absorb

as much from their religious education as possible. It is important that they view our synagogue as a

house of worship, a house of study, and a home where their soul is born and molded.

We look forward to meeting with you and your family and sharing with you all that religious

education at Temple Ahavat Shalom has to offer.

Gayle Maller Norman Smith

Religious School Principal Hebrew School Principal

Religious Education

at

Temple Ahavat Shalom

Weaner Religious School

Weaner Religious School Tuition Fees 2019-2020

Please note: All Religious School Tuition Fees must be paid in full prior to the start of school

unless other arrangements have been made.

GRADE TUITION

Pre-K ..................................... . ........... $250.00

Kindergarten ........................................... $435.00

1st ........................................................... $435.00

2nd .......................................................... $435.00

3rd ........................................................... $562.00

4th ........................................................... $562.00

5th ........................................................... $620.00

6th ........................................................... $995.00

7th ......................................................... $1,900.00

8th ............................................................ $375.00

9th ........................................................... $795.00

Senior Study (Grades 10, 11 & 12) ....... $150.00

All students must be children of Temple Ahavat Shalom members.

Bar/Bat Mitzvah—Prep tuition for children entering from Jewish Day School $1,900. If additional studies are required fees increase $2,100.

Krieger ECC Welcomes All Children Ages 2 months -5 years

Full Day Hours: 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

3 Day and 5 Day Options

Contact Us: 727-785-8811 ext. 3

[email protected]

Krieger Early Childhood Center is dedicated to inspiring life-long learners in a Jewish setting, while meet-

ing today's standards for school readiness. Our comprehensive curriculum incorporates a balanced educa-

tional approach that is developmentally appropriate and research based. We promote a developmentally

appropriate environment within a caring, nurturing atmosphere where children can explore, discover, and

participate in their surroundings. We will foster the development of a positive self-esteem, curiosity, im-

agination, caring for others, and the ability to play both cooperatively and independently. Good moral

character values are incorporated into our daily curriculum along with positive behavior strategies to help

our learners become successful and successful.

KECC provides a comprehensive curriculum incorporating the following domains:

• Language and Literacy

• Math and Sciences

• Approaches to Learning

• The Arts/Creative Expression

• Social and Emotional Development

• Physical Development

The Krieger Early Childhood Center respects and nurtures your child’s individuality. Our environment is

both rich in Jewish culture and diverse in opportunity. There are daily opportunities for children to ex-

plore and enjoy the richness of our Jewish heritage, experiences through creative art, books, music, foods

and cooking, stories and drama. We explore and celebrate Shabbat, Jewish Holidays, festivals and

traditions in an atmosphere that fosters a positive Jewish identity.

Some of our activities included:

Apples and Honey Market Stands

Shake the Lulav and Eat Lunch in the Sukkah

Chanukah and Purim family projects

Planting and Tu B’Shevat Seder

Purim costume parade and Megillah reading

Passover Interactive Play and Model Seder

Weekly Shabbat with our Rabbi

Come laugh and enjoy your children with our teachers and families as we help to build confidence and

self-esteem to empower your child for the challenges to come. Your family will have many opportunities

to become part of our larger Temple Ahavat Shalom community.

Children become lifelong learners…

When they have active, meaningful hands-on experiences

When they are complex thinkers

When they have rich literacy experiences

When they are socially competent

Give your child an early childhood experience that will last a lifetime!

Please call Sarah Kurland, Preschool Director, or Elisa Perez, Assistant Director at

727-785-8811 ext. 3 or email [email protected] for a tour of

Krieger Early Childhood Center and for additional information regarding

programs and fees.

Below are examples of some of the classes that Temple Ahavat Shalom offers

during the year for adults. We hope that you will join us in expanding your

knowledge in Judaism.

• Introduction to Judaism: This class which meets on Sunday mornings at 10:30 am, is appropriate for spouses and significant others of Jewish people who wish to review and enhance their knowledge of Judaism. Class fee is $100 per person or couple for non-members. There is no fee for Temple members. • Tuesday Adult Jewish Studies: Taught Rabbi Klein is offered on Tuesday mornings. Rabbi teaches a course on a new topic each year. • Lunch N’ Learn Torah Study: Taught by our member Susi Segal, this class meets every Thursday at noon. A new discussion “The Prophets” begins this year. No prior knowledge is required and you can join at any time. Contact Susi Segal at [email protected] • Adult B’Nai Mitzvah: Taught by our member, Paula Rosoff, The Adult B’nai Mitzvah class is now open only to those adults who can read Hebrew but have never become a Bat/Bar Mitzvah. We have a June 2020 date to celebrate becoming B’Nai Mitzvah together. For more information, please contact: Paula Rosoff at [email protected]

We also offer numerous holiday workshops, special lectures and cultural

programs.

ADULT EDUCATION

Senior Youth Group Fun for kids in Grades 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th

Parties, away conventions, mitzvah projects, field trips,

events with local youth groups, leadership training and much more!

Junior Youth Group Fun for kids in Grades 6th, 7th and 8th

Parties, meetings, trips, mitzvah projects and much more!

For more information on the Youth Group Programs contact Erica Hruby,

Youth Group Advisor,

at [email protected] or the temple office at 727-785-8811

Our Purpose Engaging in Temple projects and activities that provide meaningful services to our community, sponsoring and promoting community-building projects, and giving members the opportunity

to explore and celebrate their male Jewish spirit.

Projects Food Bank Mitzvah Project

High Holiday Ushering

Friday Night Welcoming

Brotherhood Shabbat Service

Sukkah Building

Welcome Back Religious School BBQ

Purim Carnival

Super Bowl Extravaganza

Temple Wide Picnic

Community Support Projects

Chanukah Latke Serving and Concert Support

Men's Night Out Social Events

Benefits of Membership Directly Supporting Temple Events

Satisfaction from performing Mitzvot

Good Times

Camaraderie

Networking Opportunities

Brotherhood Sponsored

Support your Temple, make new friends, and promote your Jewish heritage by becoming a

member of TAS Brotherhood.

We offer a wide array of social, fundraising, and charitable events that provide enormous

opportunities to perform mitzvot, make new friends, and share good times.

For membership information please contact Jeff Greenberg, Co-President [email protected] Bill Ross, Co-President [email protected]

The Social Action Committee of Temple Ahavat Shalom seeks to foster an ongoing

commitment to the ideals and practice of Tikkun Olam as exemplified by Rabbi Chanina Ben Dasa when he said: “When deeds exceed learning, learning endures; but when

learning exceeds deeds, it does not endure.” We will try to accomplish this by inspiring and encouraging the integration of social action

into the lives of the Temple community and by engaging in specific actions designed to assist and improve the lives of others.

Social action at TAS takes a variety of forms:

• Serving the less fortunate in the Tampa Bay community;

• Contributing resources to local, national and/or international relief efforts;

• Encouraging congregants to get involved by exploring issues affecting our community;

• Collecting goods or services for distribution in the community.

Programs of TAS administered by the Social Action Committee include:

• Holding an annual Mitzvah Day, in conjunction with the Religious School, when the entire Temple family participates in activities designed to enhance the lives of many;

• Providing information that will help families choose acts of kindness they can perform in the community throughout the year;

• Organizing holiday dinners for RCS agencies and a dinner in January for Pinellas Hope;

• Collecting food for distribution to the community via local food banks;

• Encouraging the recycling of newspapers, magazines, etc. through the use of a bin at the Temple;

• Providing a Rides Program to Temple services and programs to those who do not have transportation;

• Providing an explanation of amendments to the Florida Constitution that appear on November ballots.

Name _____________________________ email__________________________ phone_________________

Contact: Ellen Woll: [email protected]; 727-771-7761, Jerry Karp: [email protected]; 727-441-1628, or Ed Marks: [email protected]; 727-437-7918

Make Connections Between Worship and Action.

Join the Social Action Committee of Temple Ahavat Shalom.