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Temple Israel of Highlands County

1305 Temple Israel Drive

Sebring, Florida 33870

863-382-7744 AUGUST 2016/ 5776

Temple Israel is a Reform Temple that promotes the enduring and

fundamental principles of Judaism.

Through prayer, study and friendship we strive to enrich our lives

and insure Jewish continuity in Highlands County.

Temple Israel’s Web Page www.templeisraelofhcfl.org

Congregational Board

Officers:

President:

Julia Ruden

[email protected]

Vice President:

Howard Salles

[email protected]

Secretary:

Bernice Snoll

[email protected]

Treasurer:

Cathy Blumenthal

[email protected]

Past President

Herman Pintzow

[email protected]

Trustees:

Phyllis Behrens

[email protected]

Pamela Jay Paralikis

[email protected]

Narola Rosenberg

[email protected]

Sara Rosenbaum

[email protected]

Dora Tarabori

[email protected]

Alan Wildstein

[email protected]

Officiating Cantor

Cantor Riselle [email protected]

Newsletter Staff

Julia Ruden

[email protected]

Bulletin Board:

Howard Salles

[email protected]

AUGUST 2016/ 5776

Special Shabbatot are Jewish Shabbat days, on which special events are

commemorated. Variations in the liturgy and special customs differentiate them from

the regular Sabbaths and each one is referred to by a special name.

During the month of August, there are a few special Shabbatot that are connected to

Jewish history and which lead us up to Yamim Noraim – our High Holy Days. There

are three Shabbatot which precede the holiday of Tisha B’Av.

Tisha B'Av is an annual fast day in Judaism, named for the ninth day (Tisha) of the

month of Av in the Hebrew calendar. The fast commemorates the destruction of both

the First Temple and Second Temple in Jerusalem, which occurred about 655 years

apart, but on the same Hebrew calendar date. Tisha B'Av is never observed on

Shabbat. Tish'a B'Av begins at sundown on Saturday, August 13th.

The third Shabbat, right before Tisha B’Av, is called Shabbat Chazon after the

haftarah written by Isaiah. It warns the “sinful nation” that has “forsaken the Lord”

about the potentially disastrous consequences of its actions; yet it also reminds the

people: “be your sins like crimson, they can turn snow white, but if you refuse and

disobey, you will be devoured by the sword.” This haftarah prefigures the mood of the

subsequent Hebrew month of Elul, with its focus of repentance. Isaiah says, “Cease

to do evil; learn to do good. Devote yourselves to justice; aid the wronged,” implying

that mourning the loss of the Temple and Jerusalem is not sufficient without a

commitment to ethical action.

Not only is Tisha B’Av preceded by a Shabbat that sets its mood, but it is also

followed by a Shabbat of Comfort, Shabbat Nachamu. This haftarah by Isaiah 40:1-

26, begins: “Comfort, oh comfort My people, says your God.” The haftarah suggests

that Israel’s “term of service is over, that her iniquity is expiated, for she has received

at the hand of the Lord double for all her sins.” This is the first of seven haftarot from

Isaiah, called “the seven consolations,” which are read on the Shabbatot after Tisha

B’Av. Offering hope of ultimate redemption, these consolatory readings bridge the

period from Tisha B’Av to Rosh Hashanah, as Jews are beginning their own move

towards self-judgment, self-renewal, and personal redemption. Shabbat Nachamu

begins at sundown Saturday, August 20th.

AUGUST 2016/ 5776

תודה רבה - Thank You Alan Wildstein for your continued

and generous support And for our transportation to

Services!

Please Contact Cantor Bain 813-600-8013 for the

Shabbat you need transportation to get to services

Cantor Riselle Bain

Since the schedule of our services at Temple Israel is limited to once

or twice a month, we sometimes stretch a special Shabbat to a date

when we have a service or sometimes commemorate it a little early to

fit our temple calendar!

Our next Shabbat is on August 26th. We will celebrate Shabbat

Nachamu together. An extra special Shabbat treat will be our gathering

on Saturday, August 27th at noon for pizza, salad, popcorn, drinks, and

a special movie about Jewish history in America – “They Came For

Good” “Taking Root” and “Present at the Creation.” Thanks to Bernice

Snoll for sharing this special movie with our congregation. I hope to

see ALL of you to hear the chant of Shabbat Nachamu on Friday and

to enjoy Pizza and a Movie together on Saturday!

AUGUST2016/5776 Julia Ruden

Dear Friends and Family;

On August 26th before services at 6:00 PM we will be burying old prayer books

and artifacts outside. If you have any old books that you need to get rid of or

old tallit please bring them Friday at 6PM, Cantor Riselle will be doing the

blessings at 6:15PM.

We will be showing the Movies “They Came For Good Taking Root and

Present At The Creation” 2 part series (50ish minutes each) , pizza and

popcorn on Saturday, August 27tth at Noon, Please contact Pamela Paralikis

[email protected] to let her know you will be attending the cost is $10.00.

Please keep supporting Temple Israel with your hard work, donations and

ideas as we continue to move ahead into the future. Everyone is welcome and

encouraged to attend all Board Meetings. Our next Board Meeting is

September 29th at 7:00 P.M. we are skipping August. If you have any temple

business that can not wait, please contact me and we will address it via email.

It’s almost time to say Shana Tova again. Once again we are looking forward to

the High Holidays and of course to seeing all of our family and friends together

again.

Our Yiskor Book deadline for any changes or additions is September 15th .

Please contact Cathy Blumenthal 863-699-6539, after 2:00 PM with that

information.

I think this year’s High Holiday Services will the best ever. Cantor Riselle’s

services are truly special.

Time seems to go so fast and planning ahead is a never ending job. If you

have not made your dues payment, please talk to Cathy or Julie to make

arrangements before September 15th

Rosh Hashanah starts October 2nd 2016.

Working together we will continue to go from strength to strength!

Be thankful for everything, everyone, everyday – I am!

Thankxoxox you ALL for ALL you Dooooooo!!

Love Julie

AnnouncementsAUGUST 2016/5776

PLEASE JOIN USAugust 26th 7:30 p.m.

Erev Shabbat service

August Oneg Sponsor:Pamela Jay & Stanley Paralikis

(If you’d like to sponsor an Oneg,

contact Elsa Kahn 385-7322.)

NEXT BOARD MEETING

Thursday, September 29th 7:00p.m.

LUNCH BUNCH

The next Ladies Lunch

Bunch Group is 12:30 PM

Monday, August 22nd

Red

Lakeshore Mall Sebring.

Contact Renee Tepper

863-414-8811 or

[email protected]

And let her know you’ll

be there .

Narola & Rolph Rosenberg planted a tree

to honor the birthday of Marc E. Rosenberg

To plant a tree, email your information of who you’re

honoring/remembering to [email protected] .

Mail check ($18.00/tree) to the temple. Write “Tree” in the memo line on

check.

August 2016 DONATION CARDS

(All donations go to our temple.)

To send a birthday, anniversary, get well, sympathy or Mazel Tov card

contact Dora Tarabori [email protected] or Julie Ruden

[email protected] over the Summer while Mary Ann is away

Write “Temple card” in the email subject box. Send your minimum $5.00

donation to temple.

Howard Salles’ Classes

will resume October 2016

Birthday donations for August:

By: Congregation, Maurice & Cathy Blumenthal, Herman & Becky Pintzow

and Julie Ruden

To: Narola Rosenberg, Becky Pintzow, Denise Weisberger, Jeff Donde,

Rachel Spero

By: Congregation

To: Dawn Shechtman

Anniversary donations for August:

By: Congregation, Maurice & Cathy Blumenthal, Herman & Becky Pintzow,

and Julie Ruden

To: Phyllis & Bruce Behrens, Dr. Robert & Elizabeth Goldstein,

Elsa & Marvin Kahn, Pamela Jay & Stanley Paralikis,

Kathy & Ben Kaleky, Bruce & Rabbi Lorraine Rudenberg

By: Congregation

To: Barbara & Richard Sherman

Get Well Wishes sent to Bonnie Salles from our Congregation

August Yahrzeits

** Memorial Plaque in our Shul

Jennie Elias Diana Frank** Arya Mayer Frankel**

Ira Meyer Franbkel** Nathan Garshick Maud Harriet**

Hattie Jankower** Murray Jay Annette Kahn**

Jacob Kaminer Ruth Siloinsky Kirshner** Gustav Levy**

Selma Levy** Neil T. Lewis** William Mazen

Frances Liebeck Joseph Lippman Harry Pearlman

Sally Rotman Joseph Schwartz Annie Sherman**

Jane Sherwood Esther Sibulkin** Abraham Silverman

YAHRZEIT DONATIONS

Given by In Memory OfMary Ann Romer Joseph LippmanLois Lewis Neil T. LewisBruce Kirshner Ruth Silinsky Kirshner

In Loving Memory

Cantor Bain’s Schedule:

Future Erev Shabbat Services: (subject to change) 7:30 P.M.

August 26 – Torah portion Eikev/Shabbat Nachamu

September 9 – Torah portion Shoftim

September 23 – Torah portion Ki Tavo/Selichot

October 2-3 – Rosh Hashanah

October 11-12 – Kol Nidre/Yom Kippur

October 21 – Sukkot, Sh’mini Atzeret/Simchat Torah

November 4 – Torah portion Noach/Kristallnacht

November 18 – Torah portion Vayera

December 9 – Torah portion Vayetzei

December 23 – Torah portion Vayeshev/Chanukah