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Commentator Adar I – Adar II 5779
March 2019
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march 2019 Shabbat Services
FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 2019 Torah Portion – Vayikra
In This Issue 25 Adar I
5:30 p.m. Dinner
Leviticus 1:1 – 5:26
Haftarah Isaiah 43:21 – 44:23
6:00 p.m. Pre-Neg
6:30 p.m. Shabbat Services with Third Grade SUNDAY, MARCH 17, 2019
Shabbat Services 2
Participation (Auditiorium) 12:00 p.m. Purim Carnival
Purim 3
SATURDAY, MARCH 2, 2019 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20, 2019
From Strength to Strength 4
9:00 a.m. Torah Study 13 Adar II Fast of Esther
Clergy’s Corner 5 10:30 a.m. Morning Minyan and Erev Purim
5:30 p.m. Bat Mitzvah 6:00 p.m. Megillah Reading
President’s Message 6 of Ava Rose Schatzman & Purim Shpiel
Legacy 7
Torah Portion – Vayakhel FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 2019
Membership 8/9 Exodus 35:1 – 38:20 16 Adar II
Youth Engagement Religious Haftarah I Kings 7:40 – 50 6:00 p.m. Pre-Neg
6:30 p.m. Shabbat Services
School 10/11 FRIDAY, MARCH 8, 2019
Day School 12 2 Adar II SATURDAY, MARCH 23, 2019
5:30 p.m. Pre-Neg 9:00 a.m. Torah Study
BADC 13 6:30 p.m. Shabbat Services with Teacher 10:30 a.m. Morning Minyan
Appreciation Shabbat 5:30 p.m. Bar Mitzvah of Daniel Kluger
Programming 14-16
Miami Jews 17 SATURDAY, MARCH 9, 2019 Torah Portion – Tzav
9:00 a.m. Torah Study Leviticus 6:1 – 8:36
B’nai Mitzvah 18
10:30 a.m. Morning Minyan Haftarah Jeremiah 7:21 – 8:3; 9:22 – 23
New Members 18 5:30 p.m. Bat Mitzvah of Sami Anes
FRIDAY, MARCH 29, 2019
Jog For Jenny 19 23 Adar II
Torah Portion – Pekudei
Tikkun Olam 20 Exodus 38:21 – 40:38 Shabbat Parah
Haftarah I Kings 7:51 – 8:21 6:00 p.m. Pre-Neg
Cmte. of 100 Brunch 21 6:30 p.m. Shabbat Services
Our Jewish Heritage 22 FRIDAY, MARCH 15, 2019 with Shabbat Tropical
9 Adar II
Talmud Torah 23 6:00 p.m. Pre-Neg SATURDAY, MARCH 30, 2019
Sisterhood 24/25 6:30 p.m. Shabbat Services 9:00 a.m. Torah Study
10:30 a.m. Morning Minyan
I’m Jewish Because... 26 SATURDAY, MARCH 16, 2019
Shabbat Zachor Torah Portion – Sh’mini
Auction 27-29
9:00 a.m. Torah Study Leviticus 9:1 – 11:47
PATIO 30 10:30 a.m. Morning Minyan Haftarah II Samuel 6:1 – 7:17
10:30 a.m. Bar Mitzvah of Nathan Simon
Dunk For Diabetes 31
5:30 p.m. Bar Mitzvah of Sam Casey
In Loving Memory 32/33
Mazel Tov 34
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PURIM CARNIVAL Sunday, March 17th, 12:00–3:00 pm
Advance Tickets: $18 • At the Door: $25
FREE for Kids Under 3 and Adults
Rides, games
and food trucks.
Fun for the
whole family!
tbam.org /carnival
Tikkun Olam Blood Drive • Sunday, March 17th, 11:00 am–4:00 pm
Megillah Reading & Purim Shpiel
Wednesday, March 20th, 6:30 pm
Eat,
Eat, drink
drink and
and be
be merry
merry asas your
your fellow
fellow
congregants
congregants channel
channel your
your favorite
favorite rock
rock stars
stars
to
to offer
offer up
up aa fresh
fresh spin
spin on
on the
the Purim
Purim story.
story.
Get
Get out
out your
your graggers
graggers and
and PREPARE
PREPARE TO TO ROCK!
ROCK!
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LEGENDS OF
ROCK ’N ROLL Page 3
Commentator March 2019 • Page 4
From Strength to Strength
Rabbi Jeremy Barras
jbarras@tbam.org
Purim and the Roots of Anti-Jewish Behavior
There is no logical rationale for antisemitism. It seems that as For Haman, Mordechai represented something more than a
far back as anyone can remember, there was something about man who outsmarted him along a journey. He was someone
the Jews that other groups of people hated. This was the case in who proved to be more efficient at a particular task, but because
Pharaoh’s Egypt, in Haman’s Persia, and pretty much ever since. he came from a certain minority status, had no business
This month, as we once again celebrate the holiday of Purim and achieving success beyond a person of Haman’s stature. This
our ancestors triumph over Haman’s evil plot to wipe the Jews attitude should sound familiar. According to Genocide Watch,
from the face of the earth, we might consider where Haman’s which lists 10 Steps to Genocide, the first step is known as
hatred of Jews came from and what it might teach us about Classification. All cultures have categories to distinguish
today’s antisemitism. people into “us and them” by ethnicity, race, religion, or
nationality. Haman was able to convince the king and the
According to our tradition, Haman and Mordechai first met Persian people that the Jews were a real threat because they
on the road to Persia. In that time period, when King Cyrus were different, they worshipped differently, they ate differently
had given permission for the Jews to begin rebuilding the Holy and they simply did not fit in with Persian society. This attitude
Temple, enemies of the Jews living in Israel were angered at succeeds in climates where both sides do not actively engage
the return of the Jews and their desire to reassert their position in the search for common ground, which is vital to early
in Jerusalem. They hired a man named Haman to go to Persia prevention of genocide. When populations find ways to stratify
and represent their position before the king. The Jews also sent themselves rather than explore their similarities and embrace
one of their own to counter Haman’s claims. His name was their differences, the Hamans of the world find room from to
Mordechai. crawl out from under their rocks. Each person, in any given
society, should recognize this danger and do what is possible to
On the road to Persia, the two men converged on the same create bonds between all segments of society, and create trust
route. Haman had already exhausted all of his food and water that pervades each and every neighborhood. It was only when
rations and was in real jeopardy of not surviving the journey. Achashveirosh realized that Mordechai, Esther and the Jewish
Mordechai was more disciplined and had rationed his provisions people had much to offer his Kingdom that the evil of Haman
appropriately so as to last the whole trip. When Haman came was eradicated. We all have much to offer–and we all have a
upon Mordechai he demanded that Mordechai share with him responsibility to seek out the gifts of our fellow neighbors.
some of his food and drink, and Mordechai agreed on one
condition–Haman had to agree to become Mordechai’s servant.
Rabbi Jeremy Barras
Fast forward to later in the story. Haman becomes second
in command to the King of Persia and one day comes across
Mordechai in the street. He demands that the Jew bow before
him, to which Mordechai reminds him that technically Haman is
still his servant, and if anyone should bow, it should be Haman
bowing before Mordechai. Not long after this incident, Haman’s
fury leads him to devise a plan to kill Mordechai and anyone
who is like him.
Lunch ’n Learn with Rabbi Barras
Tuesday, March 5
12:00 p.m., Adult Reading Room, RAMBAM Center
The Israeli Elections in April: A Preview
Feel free to bring your own lunch or preorder optional lunch provided by Fare to Remember Catering for $11
online at tbam.org/lunchandlearn.
Clergy Corner
Rabbi Jaime Aklepi
jaklepi@tbam.org
But Words Can Never Harm Me?
In 1993, when I arrived in Miami there were few women “She is so articulate,” a Jewish man: “He is more generous
rabbis. I was only the second woman to be president of the than I thought,” a Jewish woman: “You’re not like the
Rabbinic Association of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation other Jewish women I know.” Often our microaggressions
and the first woman president of the South Eastern are unintentional; we don’t mean any harm. But do you
Association of the Central Conference of American Rabbis. remember that instance when it was directed at you? It may
Throughout my career, especially when I was younger, go by in a flash, but in that moment you are made to feel
the fact that I was a woman came up frequently both in different. The problem is that these comments have negative
positive and negative comments, with admiration as well effects. When one is made to feel different one is made to
as condescension. Being a female rabbi was part of being feeling less than another person.
an “other” like being a Jew. As a Jewish woman I was in
another category as well–the forever beloved, problematic, Judaism instructs our behavior and our language. We are
demanding, Jewish mother. I wore all these identities and asked to consider our words. “Open the gates of thy heart
found humorous ways to downplay and dismiss the sly, nasty before thou openest the floodgates of thy mouth, and reflect
and inappropriate comments. For the most part I simply concerning matters what their effect may be, viewing the
accepted that I would be treated differently. Only within the end of a thing at the beginning. For remember, that in the
past year did I ever think that my experience could or should power of the tongue are bound up the instruments of either
be different. I had always accepted my marginality and would death, or life and health” (Yesod Hayirah). On Friday night
stand up for myself only in the most blatant of situations. in our Erev Shabbat service we pause for silent meditation
after singing Shalom Rav, our prayer for peace. If you turn the
Outward discrimination never got in my way, never held page you see that the silent prayer based on Psalm 34 begins:
me back. But I began to see that what might be considered “My God, guard my speech from evil and my lips from
“small prejudices” made a difference in how I worked and deception” (Mishkan T’filah, p. 62) There is a lot of Torah
lived. I also began to see that I, too, directed these “small focused on our use of words, probably because they roll so
prejudices” against others. Have you ever said that someone easily off our lips. Today, we are well aware that there has
doesn’t look Jewish? Does it feel differently when someone been a shift away from civility. As caring human beings we
who isn’t Jewish says it to you? This is a microaggression; would never espouse hate, yet the microaggressions that may
a statement, action, or incident regarded as an instance of go unnoticed must be acknowledged and addressed if we are
indirect, subtle, or unintentional discrimination against to live the value of guarding our tongues.
members of a marginalized group such as a racial or ethnic
minority. It might be making a positive comment which
goes against a negative stereotype. A black woman hears: Rabbi Jaime Aklepi
Second Sunday Serenity | Brunch and Learn
Sunday, March 10 • 10:00 a.m., Meeting Room 2
Join us for our monthly initiative to promote education and awareness about addiction and recovery.
We will explore Jewish teachings and share personal stories in an effort to combat the stigma often associated with addiction.
The stigma and denial in the Jewish community have been strong, but Temple Beth Am is actively creating a safe and nurturing
environment, allowing those who suffer from addiction and their families to access resources for recovery.
Contact Rabbi Aklepi at 305.667.6667 or jaklepi@tbam.org.
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Commentator March 2019 • Page 6
Israel was never just given to the Jewish people either by the Romans
or the British, so we had to fight and compete to create our own
homeland…I wanted to make sure we documented it forever and
M e s s a g e create a long standing, new tradition so I asked my friends (and Beth
Am parents) Mike (who is a movie producer) and Cindy Avila to
from the
take a bunch of video and pictures (along with another parent who
president is a professional photographer), so we would produce a great video
quickly afterwards to document all of the joy and happiness of our
Daniela Zanzuri-Beiner kids’ faces (those smiling faces cannot lie) from the special day and
dzanzuri@tbam.org I picked the two great songs for the video! The video is available on
Our annual Beth Am Art Auction is set for Thursday, March 14. our Beth Am website.
This event is an important program that raises scholarship funds,
and helps pay for technological advances needed to educate And speaking of our special community, another thing that makes
today’s young students. As Dr. Starr reminds us, today’s our Temple Beth Am a special is that we continuously review the
students are being trained to think for job opportunities that serious concern of our security. We recently organized a work event
don’t yet exist. As our children and school are given the tools for all of our temple personnel, faculty, janitorial staff and clergy to
to succeed, our Jewish Community’s foundation becomes that participate in a simulated active shooter incident on our campus.
much stronger. Complete with a Black Hawk helicopter, police officers from both
the Coral Gables and the Pinecrest Police Departments, as well
The Annual Auction is an exciting event that will have an open as a Homeland Security Swat Team with smoke bombs and blank
bar, prizes that includes a Snowmass vacation, cruises, spa gift bullets, we are happy to report that our lockdown procedures worked
cards and, most importantly, the high level and serious artwork perfectly. The teachers were in their classrooms, the professionals
of our children that anyone would be proud to showcase in their and the clergy were in their “safe rooms” and the security teams
home. This year, street artist Alex Yanes, known for his colorful were able to focus on doing what they needed to. When you see our
artwork and recently commissioned by Nike and Wynwood Director of Security Sharón Levi, please stop and thank him, as he
Walls, will be auctioning off one of his awesome pieces. (Take a tirelessly continues to keep our campus safe and his relationships
preview look at www.alexyanes.com.) In addition to catering by with his colleagues in various law enforcement agencies are an
Fare to Remember, (and did I say an open bar?) there will be a advantage that serves us all.
strolling musician throughout the evening on an electric violin.
Then, stay and join us for the after-party featuring the original See you at the auction!
dueling pianos group, Howl at the Moon. Taste craft beers
sponsored by Wynwood Brewery, play ping pong with your Daniela
friends, and hang out with your Chavurah, your friends and your
family while supporting our Day School. We are grateful to our
Auction Co-Chairs, Jenny Efron-Duffy and Lauren Schwartz, for
all their hard work in support of the Annual Auction.
On another note, Adam Moskowitz, who has three children in
our Day School, recently created The First Games. He, his co-
coordinator Adam Hall, and 24 parent volunteers, created an
event with 14 different events and activities, focused on sports, Compassionate Visits by Clergy
religious and general trivia, dance and gymnastics. Students are
saying it was their favorite day of the year. We want to be there with you because we are here for you.
Rabbi Barras, Cantor Nelson, Rabbi Kempler, Rabbi Aklepi
As per some of my e mail exchanges with Adam: and Rabbi Greengrass areyour Clergy. Due to hospital privacy
policies we are unable to inquire about congregants. Please call
We had three main goals that we accomplished as a team: (1) the clergy office to tell us when we may visit you or a loved one.
create a new Beth Am tradition that our children will look
forward to each year, that they will greatly enjoy and remember Mindy Robbin, mrobbin@tbam.org or 786.364.9446.
for the rest of their lives, (2) teach them about leadership,
team work and good citizenship, and (3) help strengthen the
bridge between the generations and our school and synagogue,
by creating a new tradition that our children will eventually
share with their children when they attend Beth Am and can
now share with their parents and grandparents. I had the great
pleasure this past weekend of agreeing (without really knowing
a great deal about the rules!) to start coaching my daughter’s 3rd
and 4th grade basketball team, which is another great tradition
which makes Temple Beth Am very special in our community.
Adam wanted to teach our children through the games, “that
Thank You!
Temple Beth Am wants to recognize
and thank our Legacy Endowment
Donors. These donors empower our
congregation to celebrate our past, focus
on our present and recognize the importance
of planting seeds for future generations.
Legacy Endowment Donors have donated to our
GOLD
past Endowment Campaign or documented a gift
to Temple Beth Am in their will or estate plans.
Their generosity will play a key role in securing the
SILVER
future of Temple Beth Am for generations to come.
These include cash gifts to the endowment, BRONZE
planned gifts via a will or estate plan and
Declarations of Intent through our community’s
ANTIQUE
Create a Jewish Legacy initiative. SILVER
We thank each and every donor for their support.
ANTIQUE
Their commitment serves as an inspiration GOLD
to encourage 100% participation from our
congregation at any level that is comfortable
You have
and fits their family and financial needs.
the power to
We are excited to share that we have refurbished inspire others and
our Committee of 100 recognition wall in the
lobby… and it looks spectacular. To show
impact the future of
gratitude to these donors, a flame has our congregation and
been placed on the Committee of Miami Jewish community!
100 board, next to their names For more information on how you can be a
in the lobby, according role model to others, secure a brighter Jewish future
to the level of their at Temple Beth Am and leave a legacy gift, please contact:
Ilana Gilat, Development Director, 305-667-6667 x106
contribution. or igilat@tbam.org for a confidential no obligation conversation.
March 2019 • Page 8
Membership
Rita Diaz
Membership Director
rdiaz@tbam.org
SAVE THE DATE
OUR FIRST TULANE GATHERING!
• Do you love both Beth Am and Tulane?
• Are you an Alumni of Tulane?
• Do you have children who attend Tulane?
• Or graduated from Tulane?
Be a part of our first Green Wave gathering
Tuesday, March 5
7:30–9:00 p.m.
At the home of
Howard and Pam Wolofsky
Join us for dessert and meet other
Temple Beth Am members who LOVE Tulane.
For more info call Rita at 305.667.6667 ext. 107
Temple Beth Am BETH UMers’ annual
event–our BETH UMers who make their
professional home at UM and their spiri-
tual home here at Temple Beth Am–was a
huge hit! What a magical evening!
Thank you to our members, UM Trustee
Barbara Havenick and Len Morrison
for opening up their beautiful home to us!
To Rabbi Jeremy Barras, Trustee
President Richard Fain, and UM President
Dr. Julio Frenk for their words of
enthusiasm for both incredible institutions.
Until next year!
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Tamara Donnenfeld
Director of Lifelong Learning
tdonnenfeld@tbam.orgErica Golden
Youth Engagement Director
egolden@tbam.org
Hi! My name is Mia Crabill. I am a tenth grader at Coral Gables Senior communities. A
High School and a BAFTY board member. BAFTY is Temple Beth Am’s unique part of
teen youth group for 9th through 12th graders, planned, programmed, Winter Regional
and run by the teens on the board with the help of our advisor, is the “Asefah”
Erica Golden. BAFTY is one of the many temple youth groups during which
that makes up the Southern Tropical Region (“STR”) of NFTY, the voting for the
National Federation of Temple Youth. NFTY-STR has three Kallahs or following year’s
conventions - each year: fall, winter, and spring. Each is in a different regional board
location and has a different theme. takes place. The
candidates give
I have been fortunate enough to attend both the Fall and Winter speeches and then
Kallahs this year, which were themed “Out of this World” and Harry we gather with our
Potter, respectively. The Fall Kallah took place at a campground in own youth group and decide collectively for whom we will vote.
north Florida. At the Saturday morning service, we got to sit by the At Winter Regional
lake and sing our hearts out to all the songs we’ve grown up with, but Returning from these trips, I feel like a better
with fun choreography and callouts unique to NFTY. We also had a version of myself - more outgoing, kind, courageous, and much more
party where, in keeping with the theme, we all dressed like aliens. connected to my faith. In these two events alone, I met so many great
teens from throughout Florida who I now call my friends. We stay in
The Harry Potter-themed Winter Kallah took place in Orlando over touch and have already had weekend visits. I feel I am building lifelong
school break and lasted five days. We stayed in a hotel, where our friendships.
events took place. From the start,
we were split into the four Hogwarts I love being able to represent Temple Beth Am in the NFTY community
houses and competed for the “House and I am hoping that more TBAM/BAFTY teens will attend these
Cup” throughout the week. There was events. The Spring Kallah will take place March 8-10, 2019 at the same
a fun talent show, a formal party on north Florida campground that we stayed at for Fall Kallah. I highly
Saturday night, and there was a day recommend that all teens attend at least one Kallah, as it’s a truly
when each youth group got to dress memorable experience.
up as a character we love. BAFTY
chose superheroes. It was so much If you have any questions, Erica can connect us! NFTY-STR means the
fun that none of us wanted to come world to me, and I know that if you try it, it will to you too.
home!
Hope to see you at a NFTY-STR Kallah soon!
Each convention has a social action
component in which we are educated
At Winter Regional; Mia is about topics such as homelessness Mia Crabill
pictured in the middle row, or immigration and given examples
second from the left. of how we can help in our own
CALENDAR
Sunday, March 3 March 8-March 10 Wednesday, March 20
Jog for Jenny 5K Spring Kallah at Camp Geneva BAFTY 5
Monday, March 4 Open to 8th-12th Graders! 3:15-3:45 p.m. in the café!
BAFTY Board Elections March 15- March 18 Friday, April 5
Wednesday, March 6 L’Taken Seminar for Confirmants in 3th and 4th Grade Everything But the
BAFTY 34 Washington D.C. Sleepover
3:15-3:45 p.m. in the café!
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day school
Dr. Deborah Starr
Head of School
dstarr@tbam.org
The more that you read, the more things you will know.
The more you know, the more places you’ll go. - Dr. Seuss
I am oftentimes asked: What do the teachers actually do on • Explore the sounds of language to increase phonological
those Professional Development Days? What are they actually awareness; use rhyme and alliteration. “See you later, alligator.” All
learning? It is very important to Temple Beth Am Day School that nursery rhymes. Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers. You
we continuously invest in our teachers. We want our teachers to get the idea.
constantly explore current research in education, build their own
practice, and model that one must continuously grow in one’s own • Include alphabet activities. Read ABC books. Have alphabet
learning. The current term is: to be a lifelong learner. blocks, puzzles, and magnetic letters.
Some of the learning (but not all), especially during the Teacher • Support your emergent reader as he tries to read books and
Work Week prior to the students returning to school in August, is other forms of print. Create a shelf or corner in a bedroom or family
practical and procedural. How to effectively prepare for a Substitute room where your child can go to explore, peruse, and “read” a book
Teacher when one is going to be absent? How to administer by himself. Have print around (schedules, reminders, charts, etc.).
an epi-pen (and under what conditions)? What are the School Encourage print in play: menus, cookbooks, magazines, etc.
Discipline and Internet Usage Policies? Other learning has to do
with instructional and educational practice and research. Over the • Provide a variety of books. Have classic and new literature. Have
years, and by division (Early Childhood and Elementary School), books with beautiful, inspiring illustrations. Have books with songs,
some examples included: The Steps and Traits of the Writing Process, poems, and strong rhymes. Our school librarian, Lauren Bercuson
What is Rigor, Technology Usage in the Classroom, Grit, Homework, can help you with this.
Creative Curriculum, Reggio Inspired Environment, The War Against
Boys, and Language and Literacy in the Early Childhood classroom. • Support emergent writing. Young children need easy access to
At this time, I would like to share some of the professional learning materials to they can build their “writing” skills, including scribble
regarding Language and Literacy in the Early Childhood classroom, writing, random letter strings, and eventually “invented spelling.”
as I think many of our families with young children, too, could Make paper, markers, and pencils available. Take dictation from your
benefit from what we have studied and put into practice. child. Let her tell you something and you write it down.
The basis of our learning came from the required reading of Learning • Explain how books and print work. Help your child learn the
About Language & Literacy in Preschool, a National Association for conventions of print by: pointing to the print as you read it, invite
the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). The overall theme is to your child to notice the differences between pictures and print, show
find strategies that help children extend their language and literacy how books are read from left to right, top to bottom, encourage your
learning and eventually get to how to get students to explore real- child to join in with repeated lines when you read their favorite
life experiences to inspire them to “write.” Naturally, much of what story.
I will share with you is most appropriate for classroom situations,
but much can be adapted to the home (and sometimes the car!). I • Offer activities that explore a topic (this one really needs to be
encourage you to see how some of this can be adapted. done more in school).
There are countless ways to encourage children’s love of reading, As quoted from Learning About Language & Literacy in Preschool:
writing, speaking, and listening. Here are nine of the best. As you Above all, make sure your child enjoys and succeeds in reading,
read them, consider how many of these ideas might be worked into writing, and spoken language experiences. When children have fun
your child’s playtime. with literacy activities, they will come back to them again and again,
creating healthy learning habits now and for years to come.
• Hold meaningful, thought-provoking conversations. Listen and
respond to questions and comments. Use unusual words. Expand
what children say. If your child says: It runned out, you might Tell Your Friends About Us; We Have Room to Grow
respond with: Your marker ran out of ink. (On Some Grades)
• Read aloud to your child. Share a variety of stories, poems, and Dr. Deborah R. Starr
information books over time. Talk about the text before, during, and
after reading. Read favorites over and over, again.Summer
2019
7 Weeks
June 10 – July 26
For campers 15 months through 2nd grade
Full Day: 8:30am – 4:00pm
Half Day: 8:30am – 1:00pm
Extended Day Care
7:30am to 5:00pm Additional charges apply
Weekly Rates and 7 Week Pricing is Available
Daily Hot Lights and Engineering Yoga
Lunch Shadow Art Studio Scavenger
Camp Wacky Water Global Music Hunts
T-Shirt World Shows on
Bop ‘Til You
Field Trips Splash Zone Drop Wednesdays
(for certain Slimeology Funtastic
grades only) Musical
Movie Night Theatre Carnival
once a week
Mad Science Athletics
For campers Pre-K – 5th grade
8:30am – 4:00pm
1 Week
June 10 – June 14
Tech Camp 4 Weeks
with Hilary Haber
Cheer Camp
with Melissa Greenstein and Christine Mogollon
June 17 – July 12
For campers 1st – 5th grade
Dance Camp 8:30am – 4:00pm
with Ballet at Your School
6 Weeks
June 10 – July 26
Basketball Camp
with Shahbaz Elite Training
Social Hall with child friendly hoops and hard surface court! Get
your own jersey and learn the unique Shahbaz training technique.
* No Basketball Camp Week of July 1-5 Alyssa Allen, Director
EVEN MORE ACTIVITIES! FIRST TIME EVER!
Wacky Water Land, Slime Factory, Wednesday Shows, Interactive Theatre-in-the-Round Show
Carnivals Days and So Much More! in the Social Hall
More information at tbam.org/summercamps
Liora Vogel, Camp Director | Natalia Garcia, Assistant Camp Director | camp@tbam.org | 786.762.3547 Page 13Commentator March 2019 • Page 14
programming
Andrea LeVine
Program Director
alevine@tbam.org
The Temple Beth Am
PJ Goes to School
Committee
presents:
Shabbat in PJs!
Friday, March 8
March 15
5:30 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
Extended Social Hall
Pre-Neg Reception
Put on your favorite pajamas and join
6:30 p.m. us for an early Shabbat service featur-
Kabbalat Shabbat Service ing dinner, music, and arts and crafts!
Enjoy some milk and cookies as
You are cordially invited to Rabbi Rachel Greengrass reads us
a special Shabbat celebration honoring all the PJ Library book The Better-Than-
of our Temple Beth Am Day School and Best Purim by Naomi Howland. Free
Religious School Educators, with special recognition of charge, but RSVP is a must!
for those teachers celebrating milestone years. Please email Donna Coughlin at dcoughlin@tbam.org.
Magen David Adom and Temple Beth Am
proudly present Join us to hear from a modern day hero,
Benjamin Anthony and about the lifesaving
with special guest work of Magen David Adom.
Sgt. Benjamin Anthony, IDF (Res.)
A Sergeant in the IDF reserves, Anthony is a Wednesday, March 6, 2019
veteran who has served during The Second
Lebanon War (2006), Operation Pillar of Defense Temple Beth Am
(2012), and Operation Protective Edge (2014), as 5950 N. Kendall Drive • Pinecrest, Florida 33156
well as in Judea and Sumaria (The West Bank), 7:00 p.m. Dessert Reception and Program
and along Israel’s northern border. More recently,
Anthony founded and speaks on behalf of Our This is a free event • Open to the community
Solider Speaks, a non-profit NGO that brings the proud truth of
Israel’s soldiers to communities worldwide. Benjamin continues to
serve on an annual basis as a combat reservist in the IDF. R.S.V.P. by March 4th to 561.835.0510 or miami@afmda.org
MDA, in addition to being Israel’s national ambulance, blood-
services, and disaster-relief organization, works hand in hand with
the IDF to keep all Israelis safe and secure. MDA is the auxiliary
service of the IDF medical services during times of war and trains
afmda.org
all of the IDF, Shin Bet, and Mossad paramedics, providing them
the skills necessary to save a life during the most dangerous and Magen David Adom is Israel’s ambulance, blood-services, and disaster-relief organization, serving as
critical times of need. emergency medical first responders for the state’s 8.8 million people. MDA isn’t a government agency,
so it relies on people like you for funding. Through your gift, you’re saving lives.THE HOW OF HAPPINESS
AND WELL-BEING
Can I create habits that will increase my well-being? Can I cultivate joy and happiness?
Can I change my environment to improve health and well-being?
Drs. Ora and Isaac Prilleltensky BET I CAN!
Join us for part two of our Happiness series as our guest speakers use a heavy dose of humor
(the laughing side), and a healthy measure of science (the learning side) to help you improve
yourself, your relationships, and your surroundings using the BET I CAN model:
Behaviors – Emotions – Thoughts – Interactions – Context – Awareness – Next steps
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13TH
6:30 PM | CHAPEL
Learn the skills to improve your life and promote joy, happiness and well-being.
Open to all TBAM members and friends!
$10 for hors d’oeuvres and wine
RSVP at tbam.org/happiness
Shabbat Tropical
Caribbean Night
March 29 Service
6:30 PM 7:45 PM
Dinner
The Latin Connection of Temple Beth Am invites you to celebrate the
treasures of the Caribbean as we learn about its Jewish heritage. Join
us for a special Shabbat service, featuring special musical arrangements
from Cantor Rachelle Nelson, followed by a night of cocktails and calypso!
$30 FOR DINNER + DRINKS
RSVP to
www.tbam.org/shabbattropical
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Sunday Salon
Join us at 10:00 a.m. in the
Adult Reading Room
March 3 - Marsha Cohen
Jews News
Once again, we are delighted to welcome Dr. Marsha Cohen, an independent scholar,
news analyst, and writer here in Miami, who specializes in the role of religion in
politics and world affairs. She will be presenting the most up-to-the-minute details
on current events that we will all look forward to discussing.
March 10 - Abe Benyunes
The Musical Liturgy of the Spanish and Portuguese Jews
Dr. Benyunes will continue to enlighten us about the beauty of Sephardic worship.
Salamone de Rossi is perhaps the most influential Jewish composer in shaping
the musical liturgy. He was an accomplished musician, and an observant Jew. He
asked the question, “How can we sing the song of God in a foreign land?” The
development and resolution of this issue is fascinating and holds true to this very
day. We shall learn much and listen to these beautiful songs.
March 17 - Peter Tarjan
Rescue Efforts and Resistance in Nazi Occupied Budapest,
1944-45
Nazi Germany invaded Hungary, its ally against the Soviets, on March 19, 1944. Dr.
Peter Tarjan was a child there at the time, as the systematic destruction of about
800,000 Jews began under the command of Eichmann in May. Rescue efforts by
diplomats from neutral countries, Zionists, various anti-fascist groups and Christian
clergymen and women were heroic and quite effective. Their struggles and successes
will be presented, and we are grateful to the Jewish Genealogical Society of Greater
Miami for bringing us this program.
Thursday, March 14
2:00 p.m.
Adult Reading Room
Close to Home
Two young, and very different, female sol-
diers patrol the anxious streets of Jerusa-
lem, questioning Palestinians and looking
for suicide bombers. The rebellious one
finds the army demeaning; the controlled
one is obedient. Under intense pressure,
against a backdrop of any-minute-now
terrorist attacks, a friendship takes hold
and roles reverse.
Adult Reading Room Library events are coordinated by Etta Gold, Congregational Librarian.
Contact Etta at egold@tbam.org or 786-264-6543.
Reading with the Rabbis - Mondays • 11:30 a.m. • Meeting Room 3
Bring a lunch and join Rabbis Greengrass and Kempler for the next installment of
their weekly book club! We are thrilled to read and discuss Moral Resistance and
Spiritual Authority: Our Jewish Obligation to Social Justice. This new book contains a
collection of essays from rabbis around the country, including our very own
Rabbi Rachel Greengrass!
To purchase a book ($15), contact Janice Baisman at jbaisman@tbam.org.MIAMI JEWS MONTHLY NEWS
+ Upcoming Events
MIAMI JEWS Miami Jews Give Back
20s + 30s Volunteer event serving meals
to the homeless at
Chapman Partnership
Creating Jewish experiences in
local Miami spaces for young
professionals in their 20s and 30s. Shabbat Supper Club
Shabbat Dinner hosted at your
home – we provide all the
goods, all you do is invite your
friends and enjoy!
Miami Jews take NYC
Join Rabbi Judy Kempler on her
3rd annual trip to NYC! Get
together with old friends and
other TBAM alumni! Save the
date: Friday March 22nd @
Black Door in Chelsea
Seder at the Yard
Join Miami Jews for a unique
and interactive Passover Seder
co-hosted by our friends at
Wynwood Yard. Save the date:
Tuesday April 23rd!
SEDER
AT THE
WYNWOOD
YARD
Email: miamijews@tbam.org Instagram: @miamijews Facebook: Miami Jews 20s + 30sCommentator March 2019 • Page 18
Mazel Tov Bnai Mitzvah
Ava Rose Schatzman
March 2, 2019
Ava is a graduate of Temple Beth Am Day School and is currently a 7th grade student at Riviera Prepara-
tory School. Ava enjoys dancing, playing tennis, traveling and spending time with family and friends.
She is an excellent student, caring friend and wonderful daughter and sister. Her parents, Jackie and Da-
rin, and brother Zack are incredibly proud of her accomplishments and look forward to celebrating
her special day.
Sami Anes
March 9, 2019
Sami is a graduate of Temple Beth Am Day School and currently a 7th grade Honor student at Palmetto
Middle School. Her passion is playing goalie on the Pinecrest travel soccer team. Sami loves her summers
at Camp Pontiac. She loves to travel and spend time with her family and friends. Her mother, Heather,
brother, Hunter, and family are very proud of the young lady Sami has become. We are all so excited to
celebrate her Bat Mitzvah.
Nathan Simon
March 16, 2019
Nathan is a 7th Grader at The McGlannan School. Nathan is smart, kind, clever and passionate about
having fun! He loves all things science and enjoys computer coding, tennis and sailing. Nathan’s Mom,
Dad and sisters, Lauren and Chloe, are so proud of Nathan and are looking forward to celebrating at his
Bar Mitzvah.
Sam Casey
March 16, 2019
Sam is a 7th grade gifted student in the Band Magnet Program a Southwood Middle School. He loves
playing soccer, guitar, and drums. He is an active Boy Scout and enjoys camping, going to the beach,
boating, fishing and spending time with his family and friends. His mom, Debbie and his sister, Emma,
are very proud of him and look forward to celebrating this special occasion.
Daniel Kluger
March 23, 2019
Daniel is a graduate of Temple Beth Am Day School, and is currently a 7th grader at Riviera Preparatory
School. He enjoys playing the trumpet and guitar, cooking, and all things technology. Daniel loves to learn
and try new things. His family and friends are looking forward to celebrating this special occasion with
him. His parents, Leonor and Gary, and his brother Ben are immensely proud of him every day.
New Members
Aaron Mattfeld & Jessica Adler, Lael and Samuel
Joyce Eldridge
Justin & Erica Greenfield and Aiden
Stuart Pinsker & Gladys Calderon de Pinsker
Judd & Alyson Shaw, Jayden, Jack and Jagger
This list reflects renewals through January 28, 2018.Page 19
Commentator March 2019 • Page 20
tikkun olam
Two Mitzvahs at the Purim Carnival on March 17!
Board Vice President:
Judge David Young
Chair:
Melissa Peerless
Clergy:
While we enjoy the rides,
Rabbi Rachel Greengrass
games, treats, and fun, Temple Beth Am
Board: will also be engaging in Tikkun Olam.
Debbie Benitez
Favila Budyszewick We are thrilled to welcome youth from His House
Suzanne Calleja
Children’s Home, along with their caregivers, for an
Gary Eisenberg
Myriam Grad all-expenses-paid day of carnival fun! It is truly heartwarming
Lisa Heller Green to see those smiles, and to know that we provide a special
Stacey Jones opportunity for them to be joyful and care-free for a while.
Dan Levine
Jeff Marcus
Shelley Payne Remember the Purim Carnival Blood Drive!
Rachel Robbins-Turetsky
Susan Rosenthal Please consider stopping by the bloodmobile before, during, or after the
April Stuzin festivities to give the gift of blood–the gift of life. If you are interested in
donating, please contact Susan Rosenthal at educatorsusan@aol.com.
Thank you!
Thanks to our Mitzvah Day Captains and thank you to the
following people, who made Mitzvah Day a success!
Melissa Peerless
Bagel Emporium
Dunks 4 Diabetes
Janice Baisman
Favi Budyszewick
Basketball Tournament
Jackie Crabill
Tom Cromer
April 14
Jennifer Efron-Duffy
Carol Flicker The Dunks 4 Diabetes Basketball Tournament
Lisa Heller Green is back, and bigger than ever!
Shelley Jacoby The Marcus Family (Zach, Taylor, Jeff, and Nicole),
Stacey Jones and a wonderful group of volunteers, are planning an exciting
Angelina Kaye and fun event, to take place this year at the University of Miami.
Max & Sabra Kelly
Amira & Susy Marroquin The annual tournament raises awareness and funding for the
Edith Osman American Diabetes Association.
Jill Reiter
Rachel Schapiro
Visit www.tbam.org/dunksfordiabetes
And thanks to all the participants! See page 31 for more information.Page 21
Commentator March 2019 • Page 22
By Dr. Lenore C. Kipper, RJE, Judaic Studies Director, Emerita
All Israel (the Jewish People) is responsible for one another
(Kol Yisrael arevim zeh la-zeh)
In the past few months I have introduced you to many Jews who have time. After serving in the army, he joined the United States Attorney
lived by our theme for the year to care about the welfare of Jewish General’s Office in New York. When World War 11 began, Marcus
communities in the Diaspora and the land and people of the reborn returned to the army as a lieutenant colonel. He was soon appointed
nation of Israel. This month I want to share the story of a British non- as a judge advocate and later as a division commander, attended
Jewish officer and an American Jew who served during World War 11. meetings of the allies in 1943. He chose to participate in the D-Day
Both stories exemplify the call to contribute to the establishment of Normandy invasion with an airborne assault.
Israel.
In 1944, Marcus became more engaged with his Jewish identity when
Charles Orde Wingate, 1903-1944 he was given the responsibility of how to take care of the millions
Charles Wingate was a British army officer and a dedicated advocate of of starving people in Europe. A part of his assignment involved
the Jewish cause in Palestine. Wingate was a devout Christian believer clearing out the Nazi death camps. He came face to face with the
who saw the return of the Jews to their homeland as a realization of survivors of the Nazi atrocities. After the war, he was named chief
biblical prophecies. Stationed in Palestine, under the British Mandate, of the War Crimes Division. He began planning for the Nuremberg
in 1936, he was known in Hebrew as “Ha-Yedid”, the Friend. He trials and learned how deeply anti-semitism was imbedded in Europe.
helped train the Jewish Haganah fighters and opposed the Arab terror This convinced him that the only hope for European Jewry was the
campaign against the Jewish settlements. Wingate was viewed as a establishment of a Jewish homeland. He retired from the army in 1947
defender of the Jews despite being a British officer. The British army and was awarded many awards by the U.S. government and the British.
and government during the 1930s were known for their pro-Arab In 1948, once the state of Israel was established, Prime Minister David
policies and strict limitations on Jewish immigration. This was a time Ben Gurion asked Marcus to find an American officer to serve as a
when Jewish people from many European countries needed a safe military advisor to Israel. Marcus decided he wanted this job. He was
and secure homeland. Wingate proved to be an important friend of brought into Israel under the name of Michael Stone so the British
Zionism and supporter of the future of Israel. would not know he was a former U.S. officer. They began to call him
Mickey. He planned and organized with the Haganah, training the
Wingate was born to a military family in I903, in India, growing up soldiers, writing manuals, developing strategies. He felt it was urgent
in a non-conformist missionary family. Wingate was raised with full that a secret road be built to get to Jerusalem. This is described in the
knowledge of the Jewish Biblical stories, and always carried a Bible book, Cast a Giant Shadow, which was later made into a movie with
with him. He passionately embraced the prophetic vision of Jewish Kirk Douglas.
redemption and the Jewish return to their homeland. He received his
military commission in 1923, served in India and in Sudan, and was “With a cease fire imminent, the powerful Transjordan Arab Legion sat
transferred to Palestine in 1936 as a captain. astride the main road to Jerusalem, cutting off the capital, the Jewish
quarter of Jerusalem was about to fall, Marcus ordered the construction
The Jewish settlements depended on the British for protection against of a road to bring supplies and soldiers to Jerusalem as quickly as
the Arab raiders, but Wingate believed that Jewish self-defense was possible. They worked day and night, with Arab troops on the right
essential so he received permission from the British commander to and the left”.
train and command the Jewish Haganah in offensive and defensive
tactics. However, the more successful Wingate was, the more the Miraculously, Israel withstood the Arab assault, the road was
British were not pleased with his support of the Jews. He spoke out completed, and Ben Gurion named Mickey Marcus lieutenant general
publicly back home, provoking many British military and government of the IDF. One night, Marcus could not sleep. He was at the Abu
leaders. They transferred him out of Palestine. He then served in Ghosh headquarters, inspecting the perimeter fence. He wrapped
World War 11, assisting the United States Army Air Corp. He died in himself in his sheet, a guard called to him in Hebrew, but he did not
1944 while flying for the U.S. understand. The guard, thinking he was an Arab spy, shot him, and he
died. Moshe Dayan accompanied his body to West Point for burial.
Wingate’s personality and military genius profoundly impacted Jewish David Ben Gurion sent this message to his wife:
defense and led to the blueprint for the Israel Defense Forces. His
knowledge, beliefs, and contributions were invaluable in assisting the “His name will live forever in the annals of the Jewish people. We feel
Jews to provide security for the future state. Several places in Israel confident that American Jewry will be proud of this great and gallant
are named in his honor, including the Wingate Institute for Physical man who has given his life for the liberation of Israel.”
Education and the children’s village, Yemin Orde, Wingate Square in David “Mickey” Marcus was a hero who fought valiantly for the two
Jerusalem, and a forest on Mt. Gilboa. countries he loved, the United States and Israel If you did not know his
story before reading this, find a copy of Cast a Giant Shadow by Ted
David “Mickey” Marcus, 1902-1948 Berkman, or find the movie. You will be inspired!
David Marcus was born to immigrant parents in New York’s Lower
East Side. He grew up in Brooklyn where he experienced anti-semitic L’Shalom,
bullying. When he was eighteen he entered West Point Military
Academy and graduated in 1924. He also studied law during this LenoreA WEEKEND
WE CONGRATULATE
OF SOUL Temple Beth Am invites you for a special
JON KISLAK
Shabbat filled with learning and song
Featuring Artist and Scholar in Residence
Recipient of the 2019
Deborah Sacks Mintz
Dr. Lenore Kipper Talmud Torah Award
JON KISLAK REFLECTS ON HIS TIME AT TEMPLE BETH AM:
I grew up at Temple Beth Am and celebrated life’s
milestones here, including religious school, bar
mitzvah, and confirmation. In addition, all four of my
children attended the day school. I have seen Beth
Am grow from the founding families to the flourishing
community we have today. I am confident in the future.
Temple Beth Am has provided me the opportunity
to continue my Jewish learning. I joined a TBAM A transformative prayer leader, musician, and educator, Deborah Sacks
chavurah over 30 years ago, and our group continues Mintz has served innovative institutions around the country as a teacher
to celebrate simchas together. of Torah and communal Jewish music. As the Community Singing
Consultant of Hadar’s Rising Song Institute, Deborah serves as a resource
I look forward to Saturday mornings. Torah provides to communities across North America and beyond who seek to deepen
us with the wisdom of our ancestors; study helps me their practice of empowered song and connective prayer. In addition to
apply Jewish values to my daily life. composing new Jewish music and teaching nation-wide, Deborah can be
found regularly performing and recording with a myriad of musicians
This community has given me so many and ensembles, including current and past collaborations with top Jewish
opportunities to learn and grow. I feel lucky to call artists such as Joey Weisenberg, Josh Warshawsky, Noah Aronson, Elana
Arian, and Nava Tehila. A Wexner Graduate Fellow, Deborah is pursuing
Temple Beth Am home.”
rabbinical ordination at the Jewish Theological Seminary, and holds degrees
in music and religious anthropology from the University of Michigan.
We welcome Deborah as she shares
her voice with us all weekend:
FRIDAY, APRIL 4, 2019
6:30 p.m. Kabbalat Shabbat Service Honoring Jon Kislak
7:45 p.m. Festive Shabbat Dinner featuring Guest Scholar
Deborah Sacks Mintz
SATURDAY, APRIL 5, 2019
10:30 a.m. Deborah joins our minyan community as she leads
us in song and worship with Rabbi Jaime Aklepi
1:00 p.m. Shabbat Pray & Picnic for our young families with
Deborah and Rabbi Judith Kempler
Register today at www.tbam.org/soulweekend
Page 23Letter from the President
Dear Sisters,
It seems that this year is flying by. Passover is just around the corner, people are firming up plans for their summer vacations,
and what is really unbelievable to me is that Sisterhood is beginning to plan our calendar and programs for next year. Last
year, before we planned our calendar, I met with several groups of women to find out what kinds of programs they might be
interested in. This year, we have begun our listening campaign and some of you have met with a member of the Sisterhood
board to let us know your desires.
For those of you who have not met with a Sisterhood board member yet, I want to know what your interests are. If you have
attended any of our programs this year, please let me know what you liked or what you did not like. (I promise, I will not take
any of this personally.) We want to know the kinds of programs you might want to attend or if there is a program you would
like to lead, teach or chair. No idea will be ignored. Help us create a year that is relevant, interesting, spiritual, and certainly
fun. Please email me your thoughts at gatormom120@aol.com. I am looking forward to hearing from all of you.
Warmly, “It was fabulous, surprise dinner AND
great company. Rabbi Kempler was at
her best while explaining Tu B’Shevat...
great learning experience shared with an
intimate group of “sisters”! Thank you all
Judy Cowan for learning and sharing together-creating
a memory together!”
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tbam.org/sisterhoodsederCalendar HOW TO BE HAPPY!
of Events WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13, 2019
6:30 p.m. | Chapel
Sisterhood once again partners with the Programming
Department for part two of our Happiness series with Drs.
Ora and Isaac Prilleltensky! Learn skills to improve your life and
promote joy, happiness, and well-being.
Open to all TBAM members and friends!
$18 for hors d’oeuvres and wine.
See page 15 for more details!
RSVP at tbam.org/happiness
Monday, March 4, 2019
SISTERHOOD BOOK CLUB
7:00 p.m.
Extended Social Hall
In The Midst of Winter
by Isabel Allende
RSVP to lpfabry@gmail.com
Thursday, April 11, 2019
SISTERHOOD
MYSTERY NIGHT!
7:30 p.m. SHARP
Tuesday, March 19, 2019 The Great Escape Room Miami
WOMEN’S 2315 S Le Jeune Rd
TORAH STUDY: Bring a friend and join your sisters
MIRIAM’S CUP for a fun, team-building, brain-
7:00 p.m. busting Escape Room experience!
Thursday, March 7, 2019 Chapel Escape games are the newest craze
sweeping the nation. You will form
HAMENTASHEN BAKING! Join Rabbi Judy Kempler as we
explore a relatively new ritual teams and together solve a series
7:00 p.m.
item at the Passover seder, of puzzles using clues and strategy
Teaching Kitchen
Miriam’s Cup. We will discuss its to help you “escape!” Stick around
Celebrate Purim with your sisters afterwards for dessert and schmooze
and join us for a hamentashen symbolism as well as Miriam’s
importance to the Exodus story. with your teammates. Significant
bake! Our very own Chef Sarah others welcome! $25 per person.
Davidoff will how us to roll and There will be time at the end
Space is limited. RSVP today at
pinch the perfect triangle cookies. of our discussion for you to
tbam.org/escaperoom
Don’t miss this fun, hands- paint your own Miriam’s Cup to
on activity as Rabbi Kempler use at your Passover seder.
Check out our website at
teaches about different mitzvoth $18 for Sisterhood members,
associated with Purim. www.tbam.org/sisterhood
$25 for non-members includes
For more information on all programs,
$18 for materials. materials and a light meal. please e-mail us at sisterhood@tbam.org.
Limited to 25 bakers, so sign up RSVP to Please include your phone number
now at tbam.org/sisterhoodbakes tbam.org/womenstorahstudy so we can call you back.Commentator March 2019 • Page 26
I’VE LIVED
WHERE IT WAS
FORBIDDEN TO
BE A JEW AND
IT WAS EMPTY,
CRUEL AND
MEANINGLESS.
I’m Jewish because I’m part of a civilization that brings meaning and goodness to the
world. I’m Jewish because I’m proud of the amazing achievements of the Jewish people
throughout history including the State of Israel.
ALEX AKLEPI, TEMPLE BETH AM CONGREGANT,
HUSBAND OF RABBI JAIME AKLEPI, AND RECENT BAR MITZVAH!
We all connect to Judaism in our own unique ways. Why are YOU Jewish?
— WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! —
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THANK YOU TO OUR CORPORATE SPONSORSHIPS
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The Yarckin Family Mallory & Jonathan Greenberg Sherie Kanziger & Robert Mayer in honor of Riley Greenberg
The Zimbler Family Caroline & Neil Hammerschlag Marlene & Joel Kaplan in honor of Ryder Kaplan
Rebecca & Michael Havenick Ellen Steiner & Mark Klempner in honor of Sydney and Zoey Schwartz
MIX MASTER Arthur Kurtz in honor of Sydney and Zoey Schwartz
Sara & Alex Berkowitz Janine Herrera
Danielle & Alex Horn Susan & Richard Lampen in honor of Sophia and Isabelle Sachar
Bianca & Maurice Gabay
Marianna & Justin Irizarry Rabbi Norman & Shoshi Lipson in honor of Lyla Pearl Finck and Samuel Evan Finck
Claudia & Philippe Harari Michele & Paul Kaplan Susan & Ray Malca in honor of Ezra and Ari Malca
Niki & Jeff Marcus Alexandra & Ross Kestin Lois Marks Shapiro in honor of Sarah, Dylan and Heather Shapiro
The Sanders Family Leo & Gary Kluger Charles Mendlestein in honor of Jake and Ava Mendlestein
MUSICIAN Laura & David Kramarz Sheila Mendlestein in honor of Jake and Ava Mendlestein
Jolie & Michael Berkowitz The Lamchick Family Alicia & Samuel Oberstein in honor of Sofia and Abraham Oberstein
Elizabeth & Clinton Biondo The Larkin Family Thomas & Anette Palombo in honor of Ben and Lizzie Debowsky
Alison & Robert Jaffee The Malca Family Alice Palombo in honor of Ben and Lizzie Debowsky
Max & Sabra Kelly Starr & Michael Mautner Ida & Steven Plotkin in honor of Riley Sobie
Lauren & Ilan Kempler Kate Meyers & Jonathan Etra Judith Portney in honor of Paris and Reese Sandler
Kate Lampen-Sachar & Dan Sachar Helen & Jonathan Mirabito Robin & Mark Proman in honor of Sophie Proman and Sadie Proman
Lily & Alexander Moskovitz Amy & Rickey Mittelberg Harvey & Maria Rogers in honor of Sofia Delgado
Stacey & Kevin Packman Ilene & Peter Rosenbaum in honor of Essex and Fordham Rosenbaum
Selena & Stephen Nuell
The Pickens Family Joanne & Alan Rubens in honor of Sloane Rubens
Justin Press
Monica & Reynaldo Pidre Ann & Khalil Saab in honor of Isabel and Mikey Saab
Ali & David Proman Emily & Eric Pincow Marjorie Sanders in honor of Lael Sanders
Jackie & Darin Schatzman The Raposo Family Steven Saposnik in honor of Ariel Gilat
Amy & Ethan Shapiro The Rasken Family Carol Segal in honor of Eli Segal
Lindsay & Julie Spalding-Steven The Rosenbaum Family Lily & David Serviansky in honor of Jake Serviansky
Dr. Deborah & Howard Starr Valerie & Tod Roy Beth & Steve Shmalo in honor of Isaac and Noa Elmakies
Lauren Sturges & Charlie Fernandez Lindsay & Josh Rubens Ruth & Bob Simeone in honor of Sydney and Zoey Schwartz
Helen & Jonathan Mirabito Baylor Lancaster Samuel & Jean & Bill Soman in honor of Sarah Dereser Soman
The Taborga Family Lawrence Samuel Judy & Kevin Spiegel in honor of Scarlett Lennon Spiegel
REMIX Randi & Greg Sandler Shelly & Cliff Stamler in honor of Blake Canida and Jake Serviansky
Claudia & Alejandro Algaze The Satin Family Pam & Richard Strassberg in honor of Ari, Sarah, and Gabriel Karsenti
Lauren & Brett Schneider Nancie & Bob Sturges in honor of Daniel Fernandez and Jackson Sturges
Yafit & Jose Ferrer
Sarah & Allan Serviansky Linda Timmons in honor of Gabriel and Haley Timmons
The Goldman Family
The Steinbaum-Dubovy Family Lynn & Tom Valerius in honor of Judson Valerius
Kim & Greg Haller Kerri & Joshua Stone Jacquelyn & Earl Wald in honor of Alicia Garrett
Nancy & Robert Hersh Jennifer & Brad Sturges Stevie & Aubrey Watson in honor of Katelin Morgan
Melissa & Noah Kalman The Trestyn Family Bonnie Webman in honor of Bex Salzer and Jonah Trestyn
Ilana & Allen Levitt Ophelia & Robert Valls Emilia & Mark Weiss in honor of Gavin and Jordan Havenick
Annie & Josh Migdal Jenni & Dean Warhaft Marcy Werner in honor of Michael, Serafina, and Samantha Moskowitz
Loryn & Nader Panahpour Jacqueline & Solomon Wechsler Peysaf & Hanna Worthalter in honor of Salomon, Eitan and Joshua Sawicki
Rachel & Alexander Schapiro Lauren & Greg Weintraub Miriam & Dror Zadok in honor of Joey Fefferman
The Squires Family Jaime & Marvin Williams Susan & Richard Zinn in honor of Kayley and Ashton Zinn
Johanna & Tomer Tzur Nicole & Warren Zinn Lynn & Howard Zusman in honor of Cooper and Sawyer Haller Page 29You can also read
