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NEW Shabbat & Sukkot Service
- Lunch in the Sukkah - This Saturday, September 30 after services
- Hors D'oeuvres Dinner - Friday, October 13 after services
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NEW BIW Luncheon - Monday, October 16
- Blessing of the Animals - Sunday, October 22
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NEW Mazel Tov to Temple member Ruthie Maass
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NEW 'Generations After' Group seeking new members
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NEW Brave Talk Workshop - November 5
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NEW Temple meeting reminders
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NEW Caring Committee Message
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This Shabbat is the first day of Sukkot. The Torah readings are Leviticus 22:26-23:44, and Numbers 29:12-16.
The Haftarah is Zechariah 13:1-21.
Do join us on Shabbat morning as we fulfill the commandment of "dwelling" in the Sukkah for a Sukkot lunch. Please let the office know if you plan to attend.
Also - look for upcoming announcements about my Tuesday morning class and discussion group.
Rabbi Stephen Sniderman
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Friday Evening Shabbat Services
Where: Temple Beth Israel Sanctuary
When: Friday, September 29
Time: 5:30 pm
Livestreaming: https://youtube.com/live/KIkeEf1V8ao?feature=share
Saturday Shabbat and Sukkot Service
Where: Temple Beth Israel Sanctuary
When: Saturday, September 30
Time: 10:00 am
Lunch in the Sukkah will follow - RSVP to the Temple office
Shemini Atzeret / Simchat Torah Service
Where: Temple Beth Israel Sanctuary
When: Saturday, October 7
Time: 10:00 am
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Take an honor at Services
If you are celebrating a birthday or anniversary or observing a yahrzeit and would like to take an honor at our Friday evening service, please contact Sue Nusbaum at: [email protected] or 408-355-4596.
We would love to have you participate in our service by lighting the Shabbat candles or opening the ark.
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On Saturday, September 30th, after the 10:00 am Sukkot service, join us for lunch in the Sukkah! Sandwiches, desserts and socializing with your fellow congregants. Please let the office know you are coming by emailing [email protected], or calling (941) 383-3428.
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Are you feeling lucky? Join us for the upcoming 'Lucky 13' Dinner on Friday, October 13th, following Shabbat services.
Come and enjoy a delicious meal with heavy Hors D'oeuvres, drinks & desserts with Temple friends.
The dinner will take place in our Social Hall and registration is required. Please contact the Temple office by Monday, October 9th to secure your spot at the table.
Don't miss this exciting opportunity to celebrate the Fall season and test your luck!
When: Friday, October 13, 2023
Time: following Shabbat Services
Cost: $25 TBI Members / $30 Non-Member Guests
Menu:
Stuffed mushrooms
Mini hotdogs
Mini Latkes
Chopped liver
Caprese skewers
Chicken wings
Asian chicken slaw in lettuce cups
Meatballs
Spanakopita
Spring rolls
Potstickers
Hummus and chips
Orzo salad with veggies
Fruit and cookies
Contact the office at (941) 383-3428 to register, or use the online form below
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Join your sisterhood friends for the first luncheon of the season.
We will be enjoying another yummy lunch prepared by Sylvia Pastor
and friends.
Where: TBI Social Hall
When: Monday, October 16
Time: 11:30 am
Cost: $18 for BIW members, $20 for guests
Please call the office to reserve and pay for your spot. (941) 383-3428
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Join us for this joyous interfaith celebration of God’s creatures! Open to people & pets of all faiths.
Come celebrate and give thanks to God for the creatures that bring us so much joy and companionship. All families & their furry, feathery, fluffy, slithery, and spikey friends of all shapes and sizes are welcome to join us for a special blessing.
All animals must be safely secured in cages or on leashes.
When: Sunday, October 22, 2023
Time: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Where: Front entrance of Temple Beth Israel.
Free parking in both lots –563/567 Bay Isles Rd., Longboat Key, FL 34228
Cost: Free & open to the entire community
Rise Up Cafe, a Sarasota ice cream parlor that offers training to developmentally delayed adults entering the work force, will be joining us with their specialty dog treats on hand for purchase. A percentage of the profits will be donated to the Humane Society of Sarasota County. This event is open to the entire Sarasota-Manatee community.
Blessings will be led by Rabbi Stephen Sniderman of Temple Beth Israel, and Reverend David Marshall of All Angels Episcopal Church.
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Rabbi Sniderman and his dog, "Clarence". | |  |
Reverend Marshall blessing a community pet. | | |
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Congratulations to Temple member, Ruthie Maass, a recent Honoree at the 9th Annual Suncoast Women of Action Luncheon! She was one of eight "Amazing Women of 2023" honored on September 23 at Michael's on East.
Ruthie is a retired elementary school teacher who specialized in Early Childhood Education.
Within a year of retiring, she was volunteering in the Sarasota County school system reading program, which lead her to hold a position on the PALS advisory board of the Sarasota County schools volunteer office. It was there that she helped launch a volunteer read-aloud program, and became the reading volunteer coordinator for Booker Elementary School.
In 2004, she piloted the "Rockin' Reader" program for kindergarten students. This program included every kindergarten student, and soon after, included 1st, 2nd, and some 3rd grade students. Before the pandemic, the program had over 100 trained "Reading Buddies" working once a week, providing one-on-one assistance. The program continues today because of the support of four different administrations, the enthusiasm of teachers, and the small army of passionate volunteers.
Ruthie is also credited with her involvement in the PALS Partner-in-Education Volunteer program at Fruitville Elementary School in Sarasota; serving as chairwoman for the Advisory Board for Home Instruction Program for Preschool Youngers in Tampa; participating in the Madison Station Elementary School "Multiple Intelligence Project" in Mississippi, and being a member of the Education Advisory Committee.
"Anyone who knew me growing up wouldn't be surprised to learn that after many years of study, I became an elementary school teacher with a specialty in Early Childhood Education. After all, I spent much of my youth babysitting the children in my neighborhood. I would pack up some of my favorite books and art supplies and happily skip to my jobs. This will be the 20th year of the "Reading Buddies" program. I continue to "skip" to Booker Elementary, eager to work with our students and volunteers." - Ruthie Maass
Mazel Tov, Ruthie!
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Calling all Second and Third Generation Holocaust Survivors
The Generations After Group affiliated with The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee and the Federation’s Holocaust Education Initiative is seeking children and grandchildren of Holocaust survivors who would like to become members.
In addition to social events, such as our Valentine’s Day potluck luncheon, members share stories, learn together, and participate in the community and in the local schools. This past year the group presented a local Holocaust Book and Author Symposium, and as part of the Federation’s Holocaust Survivor Speakers’ Bureau, members shared their family stories in the schools and the community. In addition, members presented the Florida Holocaust Museum’s Anne Frank Humanitarian Awards sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Sarasota and Manatee to students in local High Schools.
Plans for the coming season include an expanded Book and Author Symposium, a Memoir Writing Workshop, an Art Workshop and guest speakers.
If you are interested in joining us and sharing your stories and ideas, please contact the chair, Dr. Janet Hiller at [email protected]
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Temple Beth Israel at Longboat Key Sponsoring
BRAVE TALK: Finding the Words to Confront Intolerance
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It’s happened to all of us. Someone you know says something so offensive that you don’t know how to respond. Get angry? Keep quiet? Walk away? | |
To help you deal with antisemitic, homophobic, racist, or other hateful talk, Temple Beth Israel is sponsoring a workshop on Sunday, November 5 from 2-4:00 pm, led by Dr. Racelle Weiman, an expert in conflict and prejudice resolution. The workshop will help you respond to those whose opinions differ from yours.
FREE and open to the community.
Reservations are required as space is limited.
Call the Temple office at 941-383-3428 or email [email protected] to register.
This program is proudly sponsored by
the Social Action Committee of Temple Beth Israel
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Just a reminder of the many upcoming Board and committee meetings in October:
- Ritual Committee - Thursday, October 5 at 2pm
- Executive Committee - Tuesday, October 10 at 2pm
- Ed Center Advisory Committee - Thursday, October 12 at 11am
- Programming Committee - Thursday, October 19 at 4pm
- Social Action Committee - Monday, October 23 at 4pm
- Board of Trustees - Tuesday, October 24 at 2pm
- Membership Committee - Thursday, October 26 at 4pm
Please contact your committee chair(s) to confirm dates and for any meeting materials. If you have a meeting scheduled that is not listed above, or if your meeting date/time has been canceled or rescheduled, please contact the Temple office so the calendar can be updated.
(941) 383-3428.
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We care about you!
If you are ill, have had an accident or know of a congregant that is ill
or in the hospital, please let us know. Please contact Lillian Sands,
TBI's Caring Committee Chairperson at 941-383-6293 or 941-544-5837
or [email protected]. You may also call the Temple office at
941-383-3428.
All personal information is confidential. We will not share information without your permission. Your Temple is your Jewish Community and we want to be there for you.
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