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October 2018

Please note, there will not be a meeting in October due to Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah

A MESSAGE FROM ADDIE aunterlack@yahoo.com

Hope everyone had an opportunity to share the New Year in good health with family and/or friends. To those dealing with health issues, I wish you, in the words of the Mi Sheberach, refuah sh’lema; a

complete healing of body and soul. Todah Rabah to all who shared our Break the Fast meal with a special thank you to Michelle Schafer and her committee for planning such a wonderful evening.

Did you know the JHC has a DVD Lending Library? Thanks to the generosity of Enid and Les Rapkin our DVD library has now increased due to their donation of several DVD’s. Refer to website, www.jhcvlw.org, or call Addie for a listing and procedure to borrow one of our DVD’s. Follow up calls from the JHC survey have been completed and we are now in the process of reviewing everyone’s feedback and suggestions. Multiple attempts were made to reach all who requested a “call back” and messages were left if we were unable to reach you. You can always contact me or a Board Member to share your thoughts. A summary is being prepared and will be sent to our members shortly. Thank you to all who participted in the survey.

Addie WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST MEMBERS

Barry and Rhoda Maslick Cape Coral Drive

Phil and Bonnie Ross Parker Sandy Glen Way Bruce and Linda Seplow Cedar Key Drive

A MESSAGE FROM MICHELLE SCHAFER

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For those of you who joined us for the Break Fast, we hope that this helped get your year off to a sweet beginning. If you were unable to join us this year, we invite you to join us next year. We, also, look forward to seeing you at the upcoming events as we closeout 2018 and welcome the Jewish Year 5779. On November 5th there will be a lecture and discussion with Rabbi Carla Freedman of Temple Beth Israel. Many of you indicated in your responses to the survey that you would like more speaker programs with a focus on Jewish Heritage. Rabbi Carla will be speaking on “Doing the Right Thing” – Tikun Olam and Tzedakah.

A MESSAGE FROM MICHELLE SCHAFER

(continued) On December 3rd we will have our Annual Hanukkah Party. Latkes and sufganiyot are just a couple of reasons to join us for this festive occasion. We welcome your attendance at these events and would be happy to have you participate in planning for 2019. Suggestions are always welcome.

Michelle

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A MESSAGE FROM BARBARA SILVER, VP

codie0408@msn.com The JHC continues to plant trees in Israel through the Jewish National Fund (JNF). Last month, the JHC planted a

tree in Memory of Adrienne (Adi) Weiss, wife of Harvey Weiss. May Adi’s Memory be a Blessing. If you would like to plant a tree in honor of or in memory of a loved one, forms are available in the Jewish Heritage Club Binder at the clubhouse.

As chairperson of the Nominating Committee, I want to thank those who have stepped up and expressed interest in serving on our Board. A slate of candidates is being prepared and elections will be held at our Annual Meeting which is on December 3rd along with our Chanukah program.

clubhouse. Once again, we are asking our members to It’s time for our next Showcase Display at the participate. Our theme is contributions made by Jews; whether it be inventions, literary, medicine, etc. Please contact me with your ideas.

Barbara

SUKKIOT, SHEMINI ATZERET & SIMCHAT TORAH Submitted by Michelle Schafer

Sukkot is a joyous holiday with two significant reasons for celebration. The first is the Festival of the Harvest in which we give thanks for the fruits of the earth and gifts of nature. Although we no longer live in an agricultural society, we can still celebrate earth’s bounty. The other reason for the celebration is to remember the time following the Exodus when our ancestors lived in temporary homes or booths much like the Sukkahs we build in commemoration today. On the 8th day of Sukkot prayers are offered for rain. While we have had an abundance of rain this summer in Florida, it is the dry season in Israel which is why it is timely and time for traditional prayer. Simchat Torah follows on the 9th and final day of Sukkot. At this time the last two chapters of the Torah are read along with the first portion of Genesis. This occurs because we must never finish the reading of Torah. This is a very joyful occasion often accompanied with singing and dancing. A sumptuous meal is served featuring foods of the harvest accompanied with meat or fish.

FRUITFUL HARVEST TZIMMES (serves 6-8)

Recipe provided by Michelle’s Grandma, Rebecca Grossman

Ingredients:

❏ 1 can sweet potatoes ❏ 1 can sweetened apple slices ❏ ½ cup golden raisins ❏ ¼ cup vegetable oil ❏ ¼ cup chopped English walnuts ❏ 2 tbsp grated orange peel (zest) ❏ 1/3 cup honey ❏ ½ tsp salt ❏ 1/8 tsp ginger ❏ 1/8 tsp cinnamon

1. Lay alternate layers of sweet potatoes, apple slices, raising and walnut in a lightly oiled 1½ quart casserole; 2. Combine honey, oil orange peel, salt, cinnamon and ginger in a bowl; 3. Pour over sweet potato mixture; and 4. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees in oven for about an hour.

ENJOY!

Editor: JHeit