Dear Temple Beth Shalom Congregation, our hearts are broken anew as we share the news of the passing of another of our cherished members, Varda Rotenberg. Varda was a member of Temple Beth Shalom for many years and was a delight to have in services, in the religious school, at Torah Study sessions, and in many other activities. She was welcoming to all and had an easy, refreshing sense of humor. She was a treasure to our Jewish community and a dear friend to many of us. We were fortunate to have Varda among us to share her firsthand experiences of the formation of the state of Israel and other historical events. She was an informative and engaging presenter for our Summer lay services, with talks about the history of Israel and about ancient sites. We will miss her so much, and will keep her memory.
Varda’s funeral is coming up quickly on this Friday, May 1 at 10:00 am. The location is Rolling Hills Cemetery, at 4810 Tilden Road in Winter Haven. Your attendance is important to us so that we can bid farewell to Varda together and to ensure that she has a minyan.
HaMamkom yenachem etchem b’toch sh’ar avelai Tziyon v’Yerushalayim.
May God comfort you among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
Baruch Dayan haEmet: Varda Rotenberg
April 29, 2026 by urjtbs • Community
Dear Temple Beth Shalom Congregation, our hearts are broken anew as we share the news of the passing of another of our cherished members, Varda Rotenberg. Varda was a member of Temple Beth Shalom for many years and was a delight to have in services, in the religious school, at Torah Study sessions, and in many other activities. She was welcoming to all and had an easy, refreshing sense of humor. She was a treasure to our Jewish community and a dear friend to many of us. We were fortunate to have Varda among us to share her firsthand experiences of the formation of the state of Israel and other historical events. She was an informative and engaging presenter for our Summer lay services, with talks about the history of Israel and about ancient sites. We will miss her so much, and will keep her memory.