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26A February 2020 JEWISH INTEREST

Temple Beth Israel K’zohar Ha-Ivrit Stars of David
567 Bay Isles Road, Longboat Key By Nate Bloom, Contributing Columnist
Etz – Tree Editor’s note: Persons in BOLD CAPS are deemed by Nate Bloom to be Jewish

By Dr. Rachel Zohar Dulin for the purpose of the column. Persons identified as Jewish have at least one Jew-
Temple Beth Israel, The Center of Jewish Living on Longboat Key n the Jewish calendar, this is the appreciated and adored in the Hebraic ish parent and were not raised in a faith other than Judaism – and don’t identify
with a faith other than Judaism as an adult. Converts to Judaism, of course, are
month of She-vat, the fifth month culture. Not only were eitzim created
The Rabbi Michael B. Eisenstat Miniversity of Judaism - 2020 Iof the year. The name She-vat by God to “bear fruit with the seed in also identified as Jewish.
All events are $15 at the door and $10 with advance reservations MEMBERS is derived from the Akkadian Sha- it” (Gen 1:11), but they also were sym-Jewish Stars in New TV Shows –
TEMPLE
batu, meaning “strike” or “destroy.” bols of life and wisdom, as exhibited in Catch-Up and Look Ahead
Most events start at 2:00 pm. Check and register on line www.tbi-lbk.org It alludes to the the story of the Garden of Eden where Starting on Friday, January 2 on
CALL 941-383-3428 TO REGISTER. Free to Temple members. ADMISSION
power exhibited Etz Ha-chayim, the “Tree of Life,” Fox (9PM) was Deputy. STEPHEN
REMEMBERING ANNE FRANK NINETY YEARS LATER by nature during and Etz Ha-da-at, the “Tree of Knowl-DORFF, 48, plays Bill Hollister, a dep-
Diane Steinbrink this month, which edge,” were planted by God at its cen-uty who becomes the chief of the huge
Tuesday, February 4th, 2020 - 2:00 pm brings an end to ter (Gen. 2:9). Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Depart-
In this lecture, Diane will the rainy season It is not surprising, then, that for ment when the elected Chief suddenly
discuss the original DIARY of in Israel. In the the writer of the Book of Proverbs, wis-dies. Hollister is more an old West guy
1952 and the newer edition month of She-vat dom was perceived as Etz Chayim, “a than a modern lawman. Dorff, who
tree of life” (Pro 3:18). But for the rab-identifies as Jewish, is a veteran action
published in 1995 that added the trees revive bis, the Torah was an Etz Cha-yim for film actor. Dorff’s late mother wasn’t
from their winter
newly discovered pages. She Dr. Rachel Dulin repose, buds ap- those who followed in her path. More-Jewish. His Jewish father is STEVE
will also present characters pear on their branches and the blos- over, people were also compared with DORFF, 70, a successful songwriter
from the original play THE soms of the almond trees declare that the beauty of trees. A righteous person, who also writes film scores.
DIARY OF ANNE FRANK from 1955 by Goodrich and Hackett and from the spring has sprung. for example, was compared to a “thriv- BEX TAYLOR-KLAUS, 25, has
adapted version by Wendy Kesselman from 1997. She will talk about the The rabbis, in order to fulfill the ing cedar of Lebanon” (Ps. 92:14), and a supporting Deputy role as Breanna
talent and personality of this teen, wise beyond her years, and the legacy that law of tithing (Lev 19:23-25), desig- a successful person was seen as an “etz Bishop, an investigator in the Sheriff’s
th
she has left through her words and ideas. This program has special meaning nated the 15 of the month of Shevat planted beside a stream of water, which office. This is her first role as a network
since 2019 was the ninetieth anniversary of Anne’s birth. as a day to count the years of the trees yields fruit in season” (Ps. 1:3). series regular. She told the Windy City
(Rosh Ha-shanah 1:1). They called On the other hand, etz is also used Times that “Bex” is short for Rebecca.
the day Rosh Ha-Shannah La-ee-la- to point to the negative in the human When asked about her nationality, she
Date Instructor Title not, “The New Year of the Trees” condition. The prophet Isaiah, for ex-replied, “Wow, that is difficult. My
Feb. 10 Rabbi Richard Steinbrink Ancient & Modern Day Miracles (ee-la-not means “trees” in Mishnaic ample, described idol worshipers as family is from Spain, Cuba, Israel. The
those who worshiped bul etz, namely family is Jewish and from all over the
Hebrew). The 15 of She-vat, which is
th
Feb. 18, 24 Rabbi/Cantor Jon Haddon Jewish Lithurgical Music also known as Tu Bish-vat (tu equals “blocks of wood” (Isa 44:19). To this place.”
Starting on Tuesday, January 7
Feb. 20, 27 Rabbi Michael B. Eisenstat The Term “Judaism”is Misleading 15 in Hebrew numerology), evolved day, the words bul etz refer to a thick- (NBC, 10PM) was Zoey’s Extraordi-
through the years into a spring festival
headed, dullard or foolish person.
Mar. 3 Dr. Andre Krauss Inside Hitler’s Head celebrating the beauty of trees and their We will end with the popular saying nary Playlist. JANE LEVY, 30, stars
March 9 Dr. Barry Bub “Never Again” - Is it time for Civil Disobedience? economic benefit. ha-ta-pu-ach lo nofel ra-chok me-ha-as Zoe, a computer code writer who
Interestingly, the most common etz, literally “the apple does not fall far begins to hear the thoughts of people
Mar. 17 Dr. Andre Krauss Antisemitism, Holocaust Denial word for “tree” in the Bible is etz (Pl. from the tree,” referring to behavioral around her through popular songs. At
Mar. 23 Film (Free to Members and Guests) Shealtiels - 7:00 pm eitzim), not ee-lan (Pl. ee-la-not). Ee- similarities of parents and children. first, she questions her sanity. Later,
Unfortunately, the space is too short with the help of a friend, she comes to
lan appears only six times in the Text
April 20 Sylvia Pastor In the Kitchen with Sylvia and only in the late Book of Daniel, to mention the many more usages of realize that this power is a gift – she
whereas etz appears throughout the Bi- eitzim and ee-la-not, enriching the can connect better with everyone, in-
Programs and schedules are subject to change. ble 329 times. Etz is related to the Ak- language landscape. We will continue cluding her ailing father.
We will make every attempt to notify you of the changes in a timely manner. kadian word isu and, like it, referred to with more on Arbor Day, which like Levy’s first big role (2011) was as
Please consult your bulletin, eBlasts and the Temple website for last minute information. a living tree, bearing fruit and beautify- Tu Bishvat, is a day devoted to the rec-the co-star of the well-reviewed ABC
The Miniversity Committee wishes to thank our speakers for their contributions ing the landscape (Gen 1:29; Ez 47:7 et ognition of the importance of trees in series Suburgatory. When she was

to the educational vision of Temple Beth Israel. al). It was the name for “timber” and nature. in that show, I tried and failed to find
Your continued participation and support makes it all possible.
“wood” out of which different tools Have a lovely Tu Bish-vat day.
and objects were made (Ex. 25:10; I Dr. Rachel Zohar Dulin is a professor
Sam 6:14 et al). of biblical literature at Spertus Col-
From the many idioms and phrases lege in Chicago, and a retired adjunct
in Hebrew, where trees are at the cen- professor of Hebrew and Bible at New
ter, it becomes clear that eitzim were College in Sarasota.

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