Page 40 - Jewish News_Oct2021

4B October 2021 COMMUNITY FOCUS

Temple Sinai extends Rabbi Samantha Kahn’s contractGrowing it forward

By Gail Glickman
our more years! That is the de- Kahn promised to cherish, encourage their best providing “meaningful spir- standing programs: a nine-part Israel
cision that has been made by the and inspire one another. The ketubah itual experiences” and forging one-on- Education Series, taking a journey
FTemple Sinai Board of Trustees expressed these sentiments by stating, one connections with congregants. through history and a tour of Israel
as they joyfully finalized the contract “Our memories shall serve as remind- Rabbi Kahn has added to the tem- with presenter and guide Uri Feinberg;
extending Rabbi Samantha O. Kahn’s ers of our past achievements and our ple’s success with major accomplish- a fascinating HERstory about women
employment until June 2025. future destinations. ments while facing a most demanding in the Bible, presented by Rabbi Kahn;
Ellyn Bender, President, stat- As we move for- and challenging period during which and Torah Trails, informative and in-
ed, “We are delighted she will ward on our jour- Covid-19 dominated the planning pro- teresting talks about Torah while walk-
continue to serve our congre- ney together, we cess. But that did not deter her from ing with Rabbi Kahn on Siesta Key
gation and look forward to commit to express- introducing a variety of new and en- Beach.
what the future will bring.” ing how much we gaging programs. Temple Sinai con- Temple Sinai believes that Rabbi
A ketubah was signed by the value and support tinued to grow. The board is proud of Kahn will continue to nurture our con-
board and Rabbi Kahn, cele- each other.” the inspired events while maintaining gregants emotionally, spiritually and
brating the ongoing relation- At her formal the safety of all congregants utilizing intellectually – always mindful of our
ship between the rabbi and installation on De- Zoom. Here are just a few of the out- respective qualities and strengths.
the temple. cember 6, 2019,
Rabbi Kahn began serv- Rabbi Kahn shared
ing Temple Sinai on July 1, Rabbi Samantha Kahn one of her goals:
2019, as the congregation’s spiritual “To challenge those around me to be
leader. On that day, the temple board the best version of themselves and cre-
and Rabbi Kahn began their journey ate a living Judaism that infuses holi-
SUPPORT
and commitment to each other. Now, ness into all interactions.” Friendship at Home
Temple Sinai has commemorated this Rabbi Kahn has met and exceeded Financial Stability
relationship and once again renewed her goals. She has had a dynamic part- In-home Support
its commitment to Rabbi Kahn. nership with Cantor Cliff Abramson Home Delivered Meals
The Board of Directors and Rabbi and strongly believes that they are at Educational Programs
CAREGIVING
with your unwanted valuables?
DON’T KNOW WHAT TO DO Caregiver Resource Centers
Adult Day Care Programs
Support Groups
Educational Programs
Discreetly dispose of an unneeded or HEALTH & WELLNESS
unwanted diamond ring or an entire collection Senior Centers
of beloved jewelry, coins, precious metals! Friendship Cafés
Senior Fitness
Balance Movement
Call Marc at 941.321.0707 Diam nd Trading Lifelong Learning
Over 60 Years Experience | Personal and confidential Company, Inc.
friendshipcenters.org | 941.955.2122

SARASOTA VENICE
1888 Brother Geenen Way 2350 Scenic Drive
Sarasota, FL 34236 Venice, FL 34293
JOIN US THIS MONTH AND BEYOND AT TEMPLE SINAI

Sign up for our Hebrew classes
“These we honor”

Your Tributes

Torah Trails Returns Oct 6 ANNUAL CAMPAIGN HOLOCAUST

IN HONOR OF PROGRAMS
Gisele Pintchuck IN MEMORY OF
Barbara and Joe Jacobson Stanley Webber
IN MEMORY OF Douglas Webber
Shelly Goldblatt
Jeremy Lisitza HOWARD TEVLOWITZ
Come to the Temple Sinai Arnold Hoffman ENDOWMENT FUND
Men's Club blood drive Sheila and Merrill Wynne
Barbara Saphier IN HONOR OF
Laura Briefman Howard Tevlowitz
Sandi Kligman
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
- CAMP MARCI LYNN KEEP US SAFE FUND

IN HONOR OF IN MEMORY OF
Karen and Thomas Bernstein Trude Bennett
Susan and Gary Bernstein Vicky and Carlton Arnold
Hilda Chazanovitz and Harvey Stein
IN MEMORY OF NOTE: To be publicly
Michael Etzkin acknowledged in The Jewish News,
#InnovativeReform Kim Adler Honor Cards require a minimum
Elliot Bender $10 contribution per listing.
Adrienne and Eddie Epstein
4631 South Lockwood Ridge Rd., Sarasota, FL. 34231 Edit Lehman You can send Honor Cards directly
(Enter off of Proctor Rd.) Jeremy Lisitza from jfedsrq.org. For more
941-924-1802. www.SinaiSRQ.org Office@SinaiSRQ.org Terri and Sari Misek information, call 941.371.4546.