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rabbi ben herman Rabbi Ben herman Rabbi betshira org New Year New You It has been an exciting two months at Bet Shira Congregation especially as we have been gearing up for the High Holy Days Karina Ariela Leora and I want to thank the four families who hosted us in their intimate home settings to get to know us as well as those who have given of their time energy and resources to help us transition into Bet Shira It has been so wonderful meeting so many of you and we look forward to getting to know more congregants in the coming months This is truly a warm mentschlakh congregation and we are honored to be part of the Bet Shira family Argentinian Cantor Andreas Levy who will also be performing in a concert at Bet Shira the afternoon of Sunday October 6 from 4 00 6 00 p m We will have a Kever Avot cemetery service at Kendall Mount Nebo on Sunday October 6 at 9 00 a m We will be having two family services on Rosh Hashanah Day 1 from 4 30 5 30 p m followed by Tashlich and on Yom Kippur from 3 30 4 30 p m Both Sharon Glick and Sammi Siegel will be doing classes during the break on Yom Kippur Everyone entering the building will need a ticket so please return your membership forms right away We have had amazing turnouts in our Wednesday Parshat HaShavua Thursday breakfast and Saturday Torah Study classes This month we are starting a Thursday evening class on Talmud Berachot We also had a wonderful Shmooze Booze event at Hole in the Wall Pub We have had musical services led by Avron Smolesky and Harvey Kaufman as well as great singing by Cantorial Soloist Jessica Bass Welcome Back Weekend was a major success thanks to our Programming Committee and everyone who attended Keep your eyes open for an invitation to our Havana Nights FUNraiser and Fundraiser on Saturday November 16 Now for some Torah In Hebrew the High Holidays are called hayamim hanoraim which is often translated as Days of Awe The word awe indicates our amazement upon acknowledging the wonders that God created We reflect on how great it is to be alive healthy immersed in nature and seeing beauty God s moral laws themselves promote a society where people can cooperate with one another and live a more peaceful and congenial life When these laws are violated tragedy and destruction of lives occur both personally and communally Which of us would not question some of our own actions in our relationships to others How would God see us in light of our shortcomings A beautiful Midrash from Pesikta Rabbati gives insight into these questions The The High Holy Days are almost upon us You will not want to miss our incredible services featuring

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demonstrates that God is striving to reach us as much as we are attempting to return to God and to higher moral principles As we approach the High Holy Days I hope that we will be mindful of the opportunities presented to sincerely return to God and to be in awe of the world in which we live Awe is often thought of as appreciation of monumental wonders but it is also sharing holidays with old friends and connecting with close family even though it may be geographically distant May the upcoming High Holy Days be a time of both reflection on our past year and striving to connect in a deep and meaningful way both to God and to each other Karina Ariela Leora and I wish you a shana tova u metuka a happy healthy and sweet New Year Rabbi Ben Herman rabbi ben herman Midrash describes a prince who was a hundred days journey away from his father the king The prince had distanced himself because he felt that some of the choices he had made offended his father and believed that his father would never forgive him The prince s friends implored him to return to his father but the prince was fearful as his life was far removed from his father s expectations I cannot return the prince said as I do not have the strength to face my father The prince s father sent word to him saying come back as far as you are able and I will go the rest of the way to meet you In this parable the prince represents the children of Israel and the father represents God Our Sages suggest that we the children of Israel might be hesitant of returning to God especially if we have committed some major sins in the past year However God comforts us by telling us that we should do as much as we can to come back and God will go the rest of the way to meet us This is the essence of teshuvah returning to God and it

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Jason timmons President betshira org Moving Forward Summer is over children are back in school and synagogue life at Bet Shira is buzzing The energy brought by Bet Shira s new Rabbi Rabbi Benjamin Herman has reinvigorated our community and is preparing us for a new year The High Holy Days are upon us and the symbolism of these holidays where we are given an opportunity to close out the old chapters of the previous year atonement for those actions thoughts and words we wish we could take back forgive others and ourselves and ultimately begin the journey of a new year I cannot think of a more appropriate analogy for our Congregation The journey upon which our long and storied history has taken our Congregation now presents us with the opportunity to write the new chapters of our future and decide where the journey will take us Like all great journeys the experience is richest when shared with others This will be the year when Bet Shira Congregation embarks down the path to growing our community reconnecting with Bet Shira and ultimately endowing Conservative Judaism in South Miami Dade for generations to come The journey will require the dedication and fortitude of everyone in our synagogue and will require commitments of time money and recognition where no donation of either is ever too small remember that every journey is covered one step at a time How can you be a part of this journey I m glad you asked For Bet Shira to thrive it requires your constant involvement If you have not taken the time to give to fair share now is the time If you have given to Fair Share I want to thank you and ask if you would consider increasing your donation If you do not sit on a committee there is no better way to strengthen your connection with Bet Shira Getting involved will enrich your experience build and strengthen relationships and ultimately create a stronger more vibrant Bet Shira Lastly I would like to address the security of Bet Shira during the High Holy Days The need to address issues of security around the High Holy Days are difficult and painful for me I wish the need to think of these issues did not exist however several months ago a Security Task Force was convened by your Executive Committee and the Board of Directors This Task Force chaired by Andy Nierenberg has listened to the congregation sought input from local law enforcement and other security experts and has been working tirelessly to create an environment that will be secure without being overly intrusive On behalf of my wife Melissa my children Logan Haley Gabriel your Executive Committee your Board of Directors and Bet Shira Staff I would like to wish you and your family a Happy Healthy New Year May it be filled with good health lots of family and beautiful experiences that create lifelong memories Shana Tova Jason K Timmons President Jason timmons president

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Dr Judith gampel Dr Judith Gampel Early Childhood Education Director Jgampel betshira org Educationally Speaking Where did the summer go The new school year is upon us It s our chance to REBOOT RECHARGE AND RENEW Talk about Recharge This summer I had the unexpected pleasure to attend Jennifer Lopez s It s My Party Concert While next to A Rod s mother I may have been the most senior person in the Arena it was really a wake up call J Lo s drive and enthusiasm really sent a message to her audience about how important it is to enjoy every moment As Gloria Estefan sings we all need to Get On Our Feet and do all those things that we say that we are going to do but never seem to find the time or the energy to fit into our schedule I also had the occasion this summer to celebrate my husband s birthday away at a resort for five wonderful days with my family Even my husband s siblings made their way to hot humid Florida to join us What a special trip it was The warmth that filled the air as each of us relished this time together as a chance to relax unwind and enjoy each other s company could not be measured How important it is for families to have quality time together We all felt renewed and rebooted The birthday of the world Rosh Hashanah is right around the corner It is an opportunity the Jewish calendar has set aside for all of us to REBOOT RECHARGE AND RENEW When the shofar sounds what is your family going to do for your wake up call Are you going to spend more time going for walks after dinner Maybe you ll make it a point to go downtown to a family friendly concert What resolutions are you going to make for your new beginning We welcome Rabbi Herman and his wonderful family to Bet Shira Congregation and our ECC As a community may we continue to recharge grow and learn from each other From my family to yours I wish you a sweet healthy and happy New Year Train a child in his own way and even when he is old he will not depart from it Proverbs 22 6 Judi Gampel Ed D Early Childhood Education Director ECC Happenings Monday Sept 2 Thursday Sept 19 Back to School Night A chance for our parents to visit our stimulating classrooms Wednesday Sept 4 and learn about their children s First P T C Meeting Please join us hands on preschool experiences 7 00 P M School Social Hall Infant Toddler Playgroup 6 00 P M 6 30 P M Friday Sept 13 Pre Nursery Nursery Meet and Greet with Rabbi Herman 6 30 P M 7 00 P M 9 00 A M School Social Hall Pre Kindergarten 7 00 P M 8 00 P M This is an adult only event Labor Day NO SESSIONS Monday Tuesday Sept 30 Oct 1 Rosh Hashanah NO SESSIONS Child Care Available for those attending Bet Shira Services 1 00 Dismissal Infant Toddler Room and Extended Day Please fill out paperwork and return to Gladys

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Director of jewish learning rrittner betshira org Start Anew We are taught in Pirkei Avot 1 6 Joshua ben Perachyah and Nittai the Arbelite received the Torah from them Joshua ben Perachyah said Provide for yourself a RAV and get yourself a CHAVER and judge every man towards merit But what is a Rav Rav is translated as Rabbi So Rav can be a Rabbi a teacher a mentor a guide maybe even a friend It is someone to sit and examine text with to bounce ideas off of to struggle through new concepts with to learn from as well as a person for you to teach So true is this for Chaver A chaver is translated as friend To think of the word friend is to think of a person that you share ideas and stories with you confide in and learn from you bounce ideas off of and to whom you provide the same services in return A friend can be a teacher a mentor a guide and maybe a rav In many ways the two words RAV and CHAVER can be interchangeable Our traditional way of study is born in this text we traditionally learn in chavruta Chevruta two people arguing meaning sharpening each other s sense of understanding providing different viewpoints to come to new ideas The partners guide and mentor each other They act as both chaver and rav interchangeably It is a loud and rambunctious way of active learning This year at the JLC what is old is new We are returning to this traditional method of study to advance our students prayer learning Every student will be placed with a partner to practice their Hebrew prayers Together they will work through the prayer assisting each other in mastery of the texts When they feel ready the partners together will make way to their teacher facilitating the learning groups and each will demonstrate the mastery of the prayer In this way students will learn together and succeed in feeling more comfortable with our prayers In Judaica we will continue to study using Halacha and Torah to determine how decisions are made in day to day life As our students have asked we will begin to study how and why we pray as well as how we connect and understand God Kavanah intention will become a focus of our Judaic learning and understanding as students will grapple with what it means to live Jewishly in today s world As we all enter the High Holy Days the JLC challenges everyone to think about what it Kavanah means what does it mean to pray with intention As you go through the makzor don t simply go through the motions of the prayer but consider what the prayers mean how they connect with the world today how the words on the page in any language when said with intention have true purpose Think about and question the text When you go leave the service feel free to leave with more questions Find someone to be your Rav and Chaver Sit with the person and discuss any questions you have about the prayers about praying with intention or simply to converse and reflect Enjoy the learning and the comradery Start anew with something that is very old the idea of finding a rav and acquiring a chaver Ren e B Rittner MSW MAJS MAJE M Ed JLC Dates Sunday September 8 15 22 October 6 13 27 October 21 1st grade Alef students receive mini Torahs on Erev Simchat Torah Wednesday September 4 11 18 25 October 2 16 23 30 October 27 1st Tallit and Tefillin November 3 Family ZooMiami Trip Ren e B Rittner Ren e B Rittner

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Yesenia Gonzalez Sophia Castellanos youth group Youth Group Directors youth betshira org Hello Bet Shira Families We are Sophia and Yesenia your new Youth Directors We are so excited to begin the year with our Bet Shira youth groupers We have been learning about the rich history of Bet Shira Youth Groups and are looking forward to many new and returning activities this year Did you know that we are a part of USY and Kadima Those are not simply what we call our youth groups here but rather a national movement Our USY group High School age is really called The Bet Shira Blowfish Our middle schoolers have an incredible opportunity this year because on Saturday night February 1st here at Bet Shira we will be hosting our Kadima Region for the regional late night Congregation USY and Kadima groups have elections for officers This tradition is returning to Bet Shira this year We will be holding elections on September 22nd for Kadima 6 8th grade Get your children excited to run for President Vice President of Programming and Secretary Our goal is also to have elections for USY as our core group of participants grows Officers in Kadima help to plan events while offices in USY run the organization We plan to involve our youngest youth members in planning their activities as well Have your youngsters brainstorm some activities and bring them to the youth group kickoff event September 8 Mark your calendars for a couple of special events in conjunction with the JLC November 3 family Zoo Miami trip and January 19 SeaWorld trip Also December 15th will be the Zymriah and a special Hannukah program there may even be a special guest October 16th Wednesday join for Syrup and Smoothies in the Sukkah thp u o ou s Y r t n G e Ev September 8 All Youth Groups September 22 Kadima elections and USY groups October 13 Syrup and Smoothies all ages November 3 All Youth Groups with JLC Zoo trip November 17 Kadima and USY December 15 Zymriah and Hannukah program January 19 SeaWorld

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Harriet rudoff Sisterhood President Sisterhood Bet shira sisterhood betshira org Although this is my first message for the bulletin I have given it great thought I am looking forward to working with all the wonderful talented women in our synagogue along with our professional and lay leadership Together we can really make a positive impact We are kicking off this year s first meeting with a project that everyone can participate in and enjoy We will be making etched holiday plates and honey bowls and anticipate a great turnout This is open to everyone We as a team can make a real difference in the community and synagogue We are continuing to collect toiletry items from your summer travels for the homeless women to be given through the Jewish Food Bank Our College Outreach program coordinated by Nancy Crair is ongoing and great for participation by the entire family as your respective students receive gift boxes designed for specific Jewish holidays We are sure that you all remember receiving gifts from family when you were away We are always asked by folks what they can do to help our synagogue Aside from your direct participation you can help with our weekly kiddush by donating funds that our wonderful kiddush preparation committee uses to make the delicious dishes each week for our Shabbat brunch Additionally our Gift Shop is still the best place to purchase a gift for any occasion as well as a hostess gift when needed Contact the office for assistance Our Membership Vice President s are working hard to increase our membership this year and our goal is to achieve 100 participation of all of our sister congregants For your involvement we promise a festive function that you will not want to miss In closing we are now making a very special effort to participate with our synagogue Program Committee for Chanukah Purim and other FUNdraising projects Save these holidays on your calendars now as the involvement of each and every one is essential for our success Harriet Rudoff President Glass Etching with Bet Shira Sisterhood JOIN US AS BET SHIRA SISTERHOOD KICKS OFF THE NEW YEAR WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 11 2019 Morning Session 10 00 a m Evening Session 7 00 P M You can choose from a plate or bowl or both No experience is necessary Everyone is welcome PAID RESERVATIONS ARE A MUST AND ARE DUE BY WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 4 2019 For Full flyer go to BetShira org Sisterhood

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Sisterhood Greetings and Jewels FRANCINE and FRED ABRAMOFF Ophelia Michelle Abramoff Ryan Cole DeLaTorre Spencer Pope FREDI and RAY APPLEBAUM Phoebe Jean Dall au Brendan Eliot Dall au Charlotte Jocelyn Dall au BETTY BALTER Amber Wolcott Darren Wolcott Madison Balter Victoria Balter THE BLUM FAMILY FREMA and EVAN FRieDMAN Juliette Sammie J Lucas Seraphina Riley Ethan The Gampel Family RENEE and PAUL GERSHEN Jessica Jared Robert Yaminah Leah Ella GERRI and RUBEN GURVICH and FAMILY Debra Sophia Fletcher Gabriela Anne Fletcher ZUL ZEIN MIT GLICK SHARON and KENNY NORMA and LEE HERSH Kyla Finkle Jordan Finkle JOAN and DAVID KOBRIN Samantha Leigh Zachary Ryan Leanna Rachel Miles Reid Mackenzie Rae LINDA and GEOFFREY JAMES Lisa and Jason James and Spencer Ryan Alex Meredith and Grant Gussin and Cameron Andie Jamie Gabriella and Ian James and Isabella Sebastian Danielle and Zachary James and Layla Austin SUSAN and LARRY JAY Joseph and Vicky Panoff Clementine Panoff Juliette Panoff JACQUELINE and JOSEPH KOPTOWSKY Jaxon Shevin Sloan Shevin DR and MRS ROBERT KRANTZLER Alexandra S Krantzler Jaclyn A Krantzler Zachary M Ebenfeld CONNIE and MICHEL NAHMAD VELMA and PAUL PAPIER Robert Papier Rebecca Papier Aiden Shnider Nathaniel Shnider Rachel Alexander Sydney Alexander NERLY and RON PAPIER Robert Papier Rebecca Papier DIANE and LEN PINCHUK and FAMILY ROZ and ELIAS RIMLAND SHELLEY and STAN ROSENBERG Aaron Jordan Napach Jenna Rian Napach LOUISE ROSS and BRUCE WOLF Jill Stone Conner Stone Dan Ross Talulla Miller Ross Ezra MillerRoss VICKI and NEAL ROTH Logan Haley and Gabriel Timmons Mason Riley and Addison Smith HARRIET and JERRY RUDOFF Scott Rudoff Danielle Rudoff Perez Robert Perez Adam and Zach Perez JOAN and DANIEL SALZMAN ROBIN SCHAFFER and FAMILY Aaron Hopes Ariel Hopes THE SCHILD FAMILY Lisa Jeff Sam and Dan Henschel Bill and Caroline Schild CLARICE and MARTY SHTRAX ESTHER SIMPSER and FAMILY Tamar Simpser Mike Choi Zev Simpser Julia Hazen LINDA and BOB SPieGELMAN Michael Eric Spiegelman Bryan Alexander Spiegelman Benjamin Scott Spiegelman David Brent Spiegelman Elizabeth Parker Goldish Julia Gabrielle GoldishKatherine Olivia Goldish Allison Reese Gould Scott Mason Gould Zachary Weiner Daniel Weiner RIVA and JAY STEINMAN Rachel Dan Gregg Kelly Evan ELAYNE TENDRICH and FAMILY PATRICE and DAVID TOBOLOWSKY SHEILA WAGNER Zachary Newman Halle Charlotte Newman Olivia Newman Dylan Lennick IRENE and MAL WEINBERGER and FAMILY MARILYN WOLFSON and FAMILY Leila REGINA and DANIEL ZELONKER

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College Outreach Program Do you have a son daughter or grandchild away at college Bet Shira Sisterhood sends out a holiday care package twice a year We are currently collecting names and mailing addresses for our college students so we can send them a Rosh Hashana box For families with a child in college it is free Grandparents aunts uncles and friends are welcomed to send out a care package for 18 payable to Bet Shira Sisterhood which covers the cost and postage of the package Please send an email with the student s name and college mailing address where the package is to be delivered to bscollegeoutreach gmail com The deadline for Rosh Hashana is Friday September 20 to ensure enough products will be ordered Thank you for your support and if you have any questions please email Nancy Crair at bscollegeoutreach gmail com

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18 Torah Fund 2019 20 Campaign Hebrew with Hagit Simkovic First Class Starts on Monday September 9 Monday 9 30 10 30 AM Hebrew Reading and Prayers 150 10 30 12 00 PM Advanced Hebrew Conversation 200 12 00 1 30 PM Intermediate Hebrew Conversation 150 Each Session is 10 Classes For More Information contact the office at 305 238 2601 Board of Directors Meeting Wednesday September 18 7 30 P M Please join the Sisterhood of Bet Shira in our annual support of Torah Fund Torah Fund provides scholarships to rabbinical and cantorial students during their seminary training A contribution by us to Torah Fund helps ensure continuity of high quality clergy who in turn become our spiritual leaders Torah Fund contributions are a voluntary donation in the amount you feel best suited to give Torah Fund gives every woman in our community an opportunity to participate For more information contact Ellen Gall Penchansky at 305 596 4883 Shofar Practice for All Children Wednesday September 25 5 30 P M Arin Stacey Applebaum Sanctuary Practice led by Barry White The Sisterhood gift shop has Shofarot for sale Blowing the shofar is memorable and enjoyable Please encourage your child to participate MAKE A LU LAV SHA KE Sukkot is October 13 20 Be Ready Be a part of Bet Shira s Sukkot Celebration and do a wonderful Mitzvah Return this form with your check or credit card information for 45 by Friday October 4 O RD ER YO U R VE RY OWN LU LAV AND ETROG NAME ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ADDRESS ___________________________________________________________________________________________ PHONE ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Please pay by check or credit card to purchase your own lulav and etrog

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The ENd of the High Holy Days 19 Shemini Atzeret Monday October 21 9 30 A M 12 00 Noon Erev Simchat Torah Monday October 21 6 30 P M 7 30 P M Yizkor at 11 00 A M Yom Kippur Break the Fast Wednesday October 9 At the conclusion of Yom Kippur services the congregation is invited to break fast together Sponsored by Sisterhood Simchat Torah Tuesday October 22 9 30 A M 11 00 A M Join the JLC on Monday October 21 during Erev Simchat Torah services as the Alef Class 1st Grade receive mini torahs followed by an ice cream sundae bar Cantor Levy in CONCERT Sunday October 6 4 00 P M Bet Shira Open to the Community Todah Rabah Todah Rabah To Neil and Mady Messinger and Bob and Linda Spiegelman for sponsoring the Bimah Flowers for Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur To Parisian Cleaners 8731 SW 136 Street Miami FL 33176 for dry cleaning our Tallitot

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20 Fair SHare Tzadik Ray Fredrica Applebaum Roberto Betty Horwitz Neal Vicki Roth Chazak Chazak Michael Susana Novak Zelda Schwebel Amud William Carol Berk Martin Linda Cohen Bernard Liliane Eckstein Robert Linda Spiegelman Robert Michele Stone Michael Deborah Troner Malvin Irene Weinberger Dror Miriam Zadok Joseph Serota Elyon Harvey Gloria Friedman Marc Patti Silverman Jan Niki Spitzer Bruce Wolf Louise Ross Mechubad Steven Iane Deutsch Joshua Ana Harris Steven Laurel Isicoff Daniel Elaine Katz David Stacey Leibowitz Michael Michell Levin Neil Madelyn Messinger Saul Stephanie Silverman Jacob Solomon Mindy Hersh Jay Riva Steinman Keith Linda Truppman Esther Simpser Koach Barry Lori Blum Steven Goldstein Geoffrey Linda James Melvyn Carolyn Miller Morrie Leigh Siegel Elayne Tendrich Mensch Ian Gabriela James Michel Connie Nahmad Andrew Nierenberg Jonathan Jill Rubin Chaver Tov Fred Francine Abramoff Edythe Cannon Penn Sheila Chabrow Nancy Crair Jeffrey Beth Davidson Raphael Joelle Dvir Stanley Analisa Fidanque Paul Renee Gershen Jonathan Stacey Harris Zach Danielle James Larry Susan Jay Sandy Katz Stuart Deborah Koenigsberg Dan Rina Krauthamer Jeremy Courtney Larkin Lois Marks Shapiro Paul Velma Papier Richard Rebecca Rosengarten Shimon Melissa Rubinstein Robin Schaffer Martin Hagit Simkovic Jason Melissa Timmons David Patrice Tobolowsky Sheila Wagner Barry White Philip Lucy Zelman Banay Paul Maureen Berkowitz Howard Rebecca Cantor Regina Frances Evan Frema Friedman Douglas Efrat Horwitz Barry Katz Allen Lubitz Steven Gaylen Neiditch Martin Clarice Shtrax Daniel Regina Zelonker as of August 26 2019

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Todah JEWISH LEARNING CENTER For The Yahrzeit of Burton Garber Dr Mrs Douglas Beek WHERE NEEDED MOST For The Yahrzeit of Estelle Rooff Mrs Edythe Cannon For The Yahrzeit of Johnny Fischbach Dr Mrs Dan Krauthamer For The Yahrzeit of Stanley Cannon Mrs Edythe Cannon YAHRZEIT FUND For The Yahrzeit of Andrew Miller Joseph Miller For The Yahrzeit of Ruth Rothenberg Dr Mrs Len Rothenberg CARING KEHILLAH A General donation Dr Mrs David Tobolowsky For The Yahrzeit of Harry Yaffa Dr Mrs Jack Yaffa For The Yahrzeit of Hyman Weiss Miss Tobe Marmorstein For The Yahrzeit of Marvin Robbins Mrs Regina Frances For The Yahrzeit of Nettie Pollack Dr Mrs Jack Yaffa For The Yahrzeit of Rita C Siegel Dr Sammi Siegel For The Yahrzeit of Rose Yaffa Dr Mrs Jack Yaffa For The Yahrzeit of Samuel Sandler Mr Mrs Joseph Koptowsky For The Yahrzeit of Sarah Gershen Mr Mrs Paul Gershen For the speedy recovery of Jack Yaffa Mr Mrs Robert Spiegelman In Honor of Their 60th anniversary Mr Mrs Robert Spiegelman In Memory of Fred Edelman Mr and Mrs Morrie Siegel In Memory of Marvin Robbins Mr and Mrs Morrie Siegel EARLY CHILDHOOD FUND In Memory of Fred Edelman Mr Mrs Sidney Pertnoy In Honor of Zachary James becoming a judge Mr Mrs Robert Spiegelman In Memory of Fred Edelman Dr Mrs Mark S Ginsburg JEWISH LEARNING CENTER For The Yahrzeit of Max Troper Mrs Esther Simpser KIDDUSH FUND For The Yahrzeit of Mary Burns Dr Mrs Paul Papier For The Yahrzeit of Matathias E Frances Mrs Regina Frances For The Yahrzeit of Salomon Simpster Mrs Esther Simpser In Honor of Debbie Troner s birthday Mr Mrs Kenneth Glick MUSIC FUND For The Yahrzeit of Deborah Friend Mr Michael Friend In Memory of Fred Edelman Mr David Schwadron RABBI DISCRETIONARY FUND A General Donation Mr Barry Dr Lori Blum For The Yahrzeit of Ada Boyer Dr Mrs Paul Papier For The Yahrzeit of Ada Urett Ms Beverly Fisher For The Yahrzeit of Albert Pincus Mrs Sheila Wagner For The Yahrzeit of Blanche Messinger Dr Mrs Neil Messinger For The Yahrzeit of Dorothy Wagner Mrs Sheila Wagner For The Yahrzeit of Dr Donald Palay Mrs Sheila Wagner For The Yahrzeit of Elizabeth Wilcox Mr Mrs Jan Spitzer For The Yahrzeit of Este Pierce Ms Rachelle Werner For The Yahrzeit of Evelyn Eisenmesser Mr Mrs Jan Spitzer For The Yahrzeit of Harold Koobrick Mr Mrs Irwin Adler For The Yahrzeit of Herbert Gruenfeld Mr Mrs Joseph Sheingold For The Yahrzeit of Herbert Hochfelsen Dr Mrs Len Rothenberg For The Yahrzeit of Irene Wagner Mrs Sheila Wagner For The Yahrzeit of Jerome Zeller Mr Andrew Nierenberg For The Yahrzeit of Lawrence Beck Mrs Sharon Beck For The Yahrzeit of Leah Eisenmesser Mr Mrs Jan Spitzer For The Yahrzeit of Lillian Beck Mrs Sharon Beck For The Yahrzeit of Marvin Robbins Mr Mrs Fred Abramoff Fot the Yahrzeit of Marvin Robbins Mr Mrs David Kobrin

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Rabah For The Yahrzeit of Matt Frances Mrs Sheila Wagner For The Yahrzeit of Max Rooff Mrs Edythe Cannon For The Yahrzeit of Morris Penchansky Mr J Penchansky and Mrs E Gall For The Yahrzeit of Mortimer Sokol Mr Mrs David Sokol For The Yahrzeit of Myron Beck Mrs Sharon Beck For The Yahrzeit of Paula Segall Dr Mrs Malvin Weinberger For The Yahrzeit of Pauline Sheingold Mr Mrs Joseph Sheingold For The Yahrzeit of Samuel Eckstein Mr Mrs Bernard Eckstein For The Yahrzeit of Sol Herzog Mrs Sandy Katz For The Yahrzeit of Solomon Wagner Mrs Sheila Wagner For The Yahrzeit of William Jacobs Dr Mrs Paul Papier For The Yahrzeit of Your father Fred Edelman Dr Mrs Stanley Rosenberg For The Yahrzeit of Your mother Mary Goren of blessed memory Mrs E Goldman Mrs L Soltz Diaz In Memory of your beloved father Fred Mr Mrs David Kobrin For the speedy recovery of Your son Peter Dr Mrs Fred Schild In Appreciation of Avron Smolensky Mr Mrs Patrick Taylor In Appreciation of Linda Truppman Mr Mrs Patrick Taylor In Appreciation of Rabbi Ben Herman Mr Mrs Ray Applebaum A General Donation Mr M Berg Ms L Steinheimer Mr Mrs Jared Dall au Mrs Ellyn Elkins Dr Mrs Mark S Ginsburg Mr Mrs Kenneth Glick Mrs Marion Gold Mr Mrs Stuart Koenigsberg Mrs Elayne Tendrich Mr Barry White Dr Bruce Wolf Ms Louise Ross Mr Mrs Daniel Zelonker To welcome Rabbi Ben Herman and family to Bet Shira Mr Mrs William Berk In Appreciation of Rabbi Ben Herman Welcome Rabbi Ben Herman Mr Mrs Keith Truppman In Appreciation of Rabbi Ben Herman Welcome to Bet Shira Mr Mrs Robert Spiegelman In Appreciation of Rabbi Herman for his assistance with our unveiling Mr Mrs Mitchell Horwich In Appreciation of Rabbi Herman s arrival Mrs Zelda Schwebel In honor of Avron s birthday and all of his work at Bet Shira Mrs Sheila Wagner In Honor of Charlotte s baby naming Much mazal tov Mr Mrs Jay Steinman In Honor of Debbie Troner s Birthday Mrs Sheila Wagner In Honor of Rabbi Ben Herman Karina Ariela and Leora their arrival at Bet Shira Mrs Sheila Wagner In Honor of Rabbi Ben Herman Mr Mrs Paul Berkowitz Mr J Rodstein Mrs S Presby In Honor of The naming of your new granddaughter Charlotte Mrs Sheila Wagner In Honor of our grandchildren Aaron and Jenna Napach Dr Mrs Stanley Rosenberg In Memory of Fred Edelman Dr Mrs Fred Schild Mr Mrs Bernard M Stein Rabbi thank you for leading our shiva minyan Dr Mrs David Edelman In Memory of Jan Cohen s father Mrs Sheila Wagner In Memory of Manny Fainstein Mr Mrs Craig Fainstein In Memory of Marvin Robbins Dr Mrs David Tobolowsky In Memory of Mary Oretsky Ms Beverly Fisher In Memory of Ramona Ritari Jackson Mr Mrs William Berk In Memory of Steven Farber Mr Mrs Jonathan Rubin In Memory of Fred Edelman Dr Mrs Fred Schild In Memory of Fred Edelman Mrs Aileen Lafont In Memory of your father Fred Edelman Mr Mrs Robert Spiegelman In Memory of all our loved ones Dr Mrs Stanley Rosenberg In Memory of your father Marvin Robbins Dr Mrs Stanley Rosenberg RITUAL FUND For The Yahrzeit of Beatrice Weinberger Gwen Weinberger Rabbi Auerbach Memorial Fund In Memory of Fred Edelman Ms Robin Forman TIKKUN OLAM FUND For The Yahrzeit of Fred Steinberg Mr Mrs Penn Chabrow

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WHERE NEEDED MOST For24 The Yahrzeit of Aaron Liebman Mrs Natalie Liebman For The Yahrzeit of Cela Stone Dr Mrs Geoffrey James For The Yahrzeit of Eleanor Gooman Mrs Natalie Liebman For The Yahrzeit of Harold Wruble Dr Mrs Lloyd Wruble For The Yahrzeit of Harry Sprecher Mr Mrs Bernard Sprecher For The Yahrzeit of Hyem Vaupen Mr Mrs Bill Winegar For The Yahrzeit of Ida Sprecher Mr Mrs Bernard Sprecher For The Yahrzeit of Laura Liebman Mrs Natalie Liebman For The Yahrzeit of Miriam Cannon Mrs Edythe Cannon For The Yahrzeit of Morris Weiss Dr Mrs Lloyd Wruble For The Yahrzeit of Tess Hyams Dr Mrs Phineas Hyams In Honor of Zackary James being appointed to serve as a judge of the Miami Dade County Court Dr Mrs Geoffrey James In Honor of the birth of Charlotte Susan J Shapiro and Steve Sable In Memory of Fred Edelman Mr Mrs Ray Applebaum In Memory of Marvin Robbins Mr Mrs Robert Wesler In Memory of Ramona Ritari Jackson Mr Mrs William Berk In Memory of your Granny Mrs Priscilla Adler YAHRZEIT FUND For The Yahrzeit of Alyse Miller Joseph Miller For The Yahrzeit of Anna Frances Mrs Regina Frances Mrs Zora Frances For The Yahrzeit of Bertha Yagoda Ms Robin Forman For The Yahrzeit of David Forman Ms Robin Forman For The Yahrzeit of Dorothy Bass Mr Mrs Robert Spiegelman For The Yahrzeit of Eliezer Frances Mrs Regina Frances For The Yahrzeit of Goldie Kaminsky Mr Mrs Howard Kuker For The Yahrzeit of Harold Delofsky Ms Arlyne Gallow For The Yahrzeit of Irving Stone Dr Mrs Geoffrey James For The Yahrzeit of Isadore Tendrich Mr Jack Tendrich For The Yahrzeit of Malka Shujman Mr Mrs Abraham Shujman For The Yahrzeit of Morris Forman Ms Robin Forman For The Yahrzeit of Oscar Wolfson Ronald Wolfson For The Yahrzeit of Samuel Eckstein Mr Mrs Bernard Eckstein For The Yahrzeit of Samuel Levin Mr Mrs Daniel Katz For The Yahrzeit of Simon Silberg Mr Mrs Robert Wesler For The Yahrzeit of Stanley Young Mr Mrs Kenneth Young For The Yahrzeit of Zena Levin Mr Mrs Daniel Katz Donations as of August 26 2019 Save a tree and postage at the same time Make your donations online by visiting www betshira org Click on the Donate Payments tab at the top of the page to access our secure payment page and make your donation Bimah Sitters Greeters It is a wonderful honor and privilege to sit on the Bimah during services and greet everyone with a Shabbat Shalom If you would like to sit on the Bimah or greet on Shabbat morning please contact Mary Ann Deaktor at 305 2382601 ext 206 or e mail mdeaktor betshira org Share with us Please share any births deaths deaths engagements weddings significant life cycle events or to add someone to our Misheberach Healing list with us by calling Mary Ann Deaktor at 305 2382601 ext 206 Our clergy recite healing prayers at every service We maintain a list of those individuals for whom we pray for good health Throughout the year we add and remove names as requested With Rosh Hashanah we start a new list May we all be blessed with good health in the New Year Hard Copy Bulletins In an effort to go green we bring the bulletins into your homes via email They are available on our website Printed copies are available in our synagogue If you would like a bulletin mailed to you directly please contact the office at 305 238 2601 and we will mail a copy Thank you If interested please contact Aileen Lafont at alafont betshira org or call 305 238 2601 ext 223

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IN MEMORIAM Fred Edelman father of Matthew Susan David Philis and Daniel Cindy grandfather of Leah Martin Julie Joe Sara Zachary Rachel and Jonathan and great grandfather of Maia Edelman Strauch and Holly and Kelsey Riccobono Marvin Robbins husband of Eleanor Robbins and father of Patrice David Tobolowsky grandfather of Joseph Pamela Hilary Matthew and Mary Beth great grandfather of Carter Cameron Caleb and Callie MAZAL TOV To Raquel and Jeffrey Nedelman on the marriage of their daughter Jennifer Nedelman to Evan Orlowsky son of Julie and Nachman Orlowsky of Coral Springs FL On June 5 2019 Governor DeSantis appointed Zach James to serve as a Judge of the Miami Dade County Court Zach ascended to the bench on July 15 2019 Mazal Tov Zach Mazel Tov on the birth of Kayla Sky Rosen to proud parents Adam and Stefanie Rosen sister Avery and proud grandparents Cheryl and Joseph Rosen Mazel Tov to grandparents Lenny and Diane Pinchuk and parents Bryan and Jenna on the birth of grandson Teddy Harris Pinchuk Mazal Tov to Justin and Dani Gelband on the birth of their son Hunter Scott on August 11 2019 Proud grandparents are our members David Stacey Goldweitz Mazal Tov to grandparents Amy and Marty Grey and parents Hillary and Matthew Slater on the birth of a baby girl Maya Brooke Slater Support Our Synagogue ARIN STACEY 25 APPLEBAUM SANCTUARY ROBERT TENDRICH CHAPEL DAILY WORSHIP Bet Shira Congregation is part of the Amazon Smile Charity Program an Amazon website that allows Amazon customers to choose a charity and designate to it 0 5 of every purchase So when you do your shopping through Amazon whether its books paper goods toys or anything you desire do it through Amazon Smile and choose to support Bet Shira Just start each shopping session at http smile amazon com ch 59 2500437 Once there you will automatically be supporting Bet Shira Congregation with your purchases Enroll for 12 months and get one month free Size New Monthly Rates Business Card 36 month Quarter Page 90 month Half Page 180 month Full Page 260 month Advertise Now Contact Kat Morrison at 305 238 2601 ext 211 or kmorrison betshira org for further information Sundays 9 30 A M Weekdays 7 30 A M Bagel breakfast served Tuesdays and Thursdays thanks to Roasters and Toasters SHABBAT WORSHIP Friday Nights 6 30 P M Saturday Mornings 9 30 A M SHABBAT TIMES Friday September 6 7 17 P M Havdalah September 7 8 09 P M Friday September 13 7 09 P M Havdalah September 14 8 01 P M Friday September 20 7 02 P M Havdalah September 21 7 53 P M Friday September 27 6 54 P M Havdalah September 28 7 45 P M OFFICE CLOSING September 2 in observance of Labor Day

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26 AMERICAN JEWS AND ISRAELI POLITICS What Should We Know Why Dr Marsha Cohen Thursdays 10 00 11 30 am Bet Shira Congregation October 31 January 23 225 MYSTICISM AND KABBALAH The Secret Side of Judaism Rabbi Haskell Bernat Thursdays 7 30 9 00 pm Bet Shira Congregation October 31 January 30 275 45 book fee A Rachel Wasserman Scholars Curriculum from the Melton School The 39th Alper JCC Berrin Family Jewish Book Festival presents Monday November 11 7 30pm Bet Shira Congregation Alice Hoffman The World That We Knew New York Times bestselling author Alice Hoffman of The Dovekeepers and The Marriage of Opposites takes us on a stunning journey of loss and resistance In 1941 during humanity s darkest hour three unforgettable young women one a mystical Jewish golem become eternally entwined their fortunes linked as they act with courage and love to survive Admission 30 includes Book For tickets information call 305 271 9000 ext 268 or visit alperjcc org This program is co sponsored by Baron Estate Sales and Allegro

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High Holy Day Schedule Selichot Saturday September 21 8 00 p m Havdalah followed by a dessert reception 8 30 p m film and discussion Followed by Selichot services with the changing of the the Torah covers in the main sanctuary Erev Rosh Hashanah Sunday September 29 6 30 p m 7 14 P M Candle Lighting 1st Day Rosh Hashanah Monday September 30 9 00 a m Youth and teen Services 10 30 A m Family Services 4 30 p m TASHLICH SERVICE Monday September 30 5 30 P M It is customary to gather at a body of natural running water to symbolically cast off all errors sins and insensitivities of the past year We cast a few crumbs of bread in the running water symbolically discarding the bad of the past in the hope of starting something new 69 Place 120 Street Miami FL 33156 2nd Day Rosh Hashanah Tuesday October 1 9 00 A M Kol Nidre Tuesday October 8 6 30 P M Yom Kippur Wednesday October 9 9 00 A M Youth and Teen Services 10 30 A m Yizkor 11 00 A M Family Services 3 30 P m Mincha Neilah Wednesday October 9 4 30 P M At the conclusion of Yom Kippur services the congregation is invited to break fast together We invite you to write your blessing for Bet Shira your family and yourself During the central part of the Yom Kippur morning service the Avodah Rabbi Herman will place the personal blessings in the Ark If you prefer you may place your blessings in the Ark during Neilah the concluding service of Yom Kippur when the Ark remains open It is during the latter part of Neilah that we stand before the Holy Torah scrolls for a moment of personal meditation Erev Sukkot Sunday October 13 6 30 P M Sukkot I Monday October 14 9 30 A M Sukkot II Tuesday October 15 9 30 A M KEVER AVOT ANNUAL CEMETERY MEMORIAL SERVICE Sunday October 6 12 00 P m Shemini Atzeret Monday October 21 9 30 A M Mount Nebo Kendall Memorial Gardens 5900 SW 77 Ave Miami FL 33143 Simchat Torah Tuesday October 22 9 30 A M Bet Shira will hold the annual cemetery memorial service conducted by Rabbi Ben Herman at Mt Nebo Kendall Please participate in this service and visit the graves of your loved ones Erev Simchat Torah Monday October 21 6 30 P M

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