Hello Temple Beth Shalom Members and Friends, please enjoy the attached, new issue of the Chai Lites, just in time for February 2024. We appreciate the efforts of our columnists and contributors, and especially our President and Editor, Lorraine Mixter. Look for links for this Shabbat’s activities, coming soon!
2024FebChai LitesSpeaker: Professor Emeritus Howard Kerner
Subject: HEROES OF THE HOLOCAUST: WHY DON’T WE KNOW THE NAMES OF THE GOOD?
Date: Saturday, January 27, 2024,10 – 11:30 am,
Legacy Christian Church, Classrooms 7 & 8,
901 West Beacon Road, Lakeland, FL
During the Holocaust, a time when doing good was illegal and punishable by death, there were still men and women of all ages, countries, religions and political affiliations who listened to a “higher law” than the law of the land and chose goodness by risking their lives to rescue persecuted people. These mostly unknown “lawbreakers” displayed extraordinary courage and creativity to save mostly total strangers from certain death. In this uplifting presentation, we will learn not only about inspiring human goodness in the past but also some vital life lessons for the present and future.
Howard Kerner, Professor Emeritus of English and Speech at Polk State College, has published numerous articles on literature and drama. In recent years, his research has focused on Rescuers of the Holocaust, the subject of a variety of courses he has taught for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at USF and at Eckerd College.
The lecture is free and open to the public. Polk County Archaeology Club leaders Richard Geringswald (863-859-2984) and Kathleen Riley (863-299-8430) invite all interested adults to attend.
Good evening Temple Beth Shalom Members and Friends, in a week of endings and beginnings we have a new issue of the Chai Lites for you, for January 2024. Many thanks to our columnists and regular content contributors, especially to our Editor and President, Lorraine Mixter. It was a busy time of holidays and transitions.
Dear Temple Beth Shalom Congregation, we received the sad news this morning that our friend Philip Grinker passed last night. Our hearts are with Sandi, Rick, Debbie, and their extended family as they prepare to lay Phil to rest. As many of you know, Phil had a long illness and he expressed gratitude daily for the time he had to continue serving his synagogue and the community. Phil was a mensch, warm and kind, a model of what it is to do tikkun olam; and we are grateful for the time he gave to us as well.
Hello Temple Beth Shalom Congregation, see again this opportunity to view an exhibit of the art of Samuel Bak on Sunday, December 10 at 1:00 pm (CORRECTION: not 3 pm as shown in the Chai Lites)
Temple Beth Shalom Brotherhood/Sisterhood
“Remembering Vilna: The Holocaust and the Art of Samuel Bak”
Polk Museum of Art at Florida Southern College
800 East Palmetto Street
Lakeland, Florida 33801-5529
The Museum is located in Downtown Lakeland just two blocks north of the Florida Southern College campus across from the Lakeland Public Library on Lake Morton.
Limited spots are available for this session.
Please RSVP to: Bobby Baum at: rbaum428@gmail.com
Parking is FREE!
No payment is necessary, but donations are accepted by the museum.
Hello Temple Beth Shalom Members and Friends, the December 2023 Chai Lites are here for your reading pleasure and edification! Many thanks to our monthly columnists and our other faithful content contributors, especially to our President and Editor, Lorraine Mixter.
Get Ready To Light The Candles!
Hanukah Celebration
Learn about Jewish resistance and survival.
Gather at the table with friends, songs and lots of food to eat.
Bring your menorah for the candle lighting. We will provide the candles.
Dinner is followed by a short service.
Friday evening, December 8th at 6:00 pm
Dinner will be catered by Publix
Chicken Tenders, Deli Trays, Salads, Potato Latkes and Dessert.
Members $18.00. Non-Members and Guests $20.00.
No cost for children ten and under.
Please RSVP no later than December 6th.
Your check is your reservation. Send your check to Temple Beth Shalom
P.O. Box 313, Winter Haven, FL 33882
For more information: lorrainemixter@
Ride Share
Can’t drive at night?
You can still attend services or
help someone who cannot drive.
What is Ride Sharing?
It is an arrangement in which drivers
who wish to offer rides and passengers
who wish to obtain rides contact a
central person who coordinates the
sharing of individual automobile trips to
religious services for the passengers.
Bert Devorsetz has agreed to coordinate this
program.
Please RSVP to Bert if you are interested in participating:
727-914-8329 Home or Cell 863 397 6967
Hello Temple Beth Shalom Members and Friends, our President and Editor, Lorraine Mixter, and her many columnists and contributors worked hard on your November issue of the Chai Lites. See inside all of the activities in development and the ways you can get involved in your synagogue and in your Jewish community.
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Shabbat Feb 16-17
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Dear Temple Beth Shalom Members and Friends, Happy Valentines’ Day! We care for you and want you in our lives today and every day,
On that note, we hope you are well and will be with us this Shabbat starting with services in our building or on Zoom on Friday, February 16 at 7:30 pm. This will be our New Member Service, honoring individuals and families who joined our congregation in the last year. Help us to show how much we appreciate them and all of our members, and if you have not formally joined yet, see how wonderful and easy it is! If you have questions about membership, feel free to ask President Lorraine Mixter or any of our other Board officers or trustees, as listed in the Chai Lites.