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"In the beginning" there were about 18 Jewish Families
scattered throughout the "C" section of Palm Coast. Joe &
Pauline Zlotshewer had received word that their home was
ready. Dave and Anita Barber thought it would be a "mitzvah"
to welcome the Zlotshewers and introduce them to the other
Jewish families. The date was July 15, 1973.
While munching on home-baked goodies at the Barber's, a
voice was heard asking, " Why don't we start a Synagogue?
We have more than enough for a minyan."
scattered throughout the "C" section of Palm Coast. Joe &
Pauline Zlotshewer had received word that their home was
ready. Dave and Anita Barber thought it would be a "mitzvah"
to welcome the Zlotshewers and introduce them to the other
Jewish families. The date was July 15, 1973.
While munching on home-baked goodies at the Barber's, a
voice was heard asking, " Why don't we start a Synagogue?
We have more than enough for a minyan."
Bert Goldstein, founding President of Temple Beth Shalom,
Phil Sessak, second president and David Siegel, third
president, shared the podium Friday evening March 14,
1980 and conducted the first Sabbath service for Temple
Beth Shalom in the new Temple on Wellington Drive. Fourth
President Manny Zuckerman was out of state.
attended by more than 110 people. The children of the
Sunday school class sang a special song in honor of the
This moving and friends of he congregation and was
occasion. Current President Jack Newman and his wife,
This moving and friends of he congregation and was Ruth,
assisted.
Phil Sessak, second president and David Siegel, third
president, shared the podium Friday evening March 14,
1980 and conducted the first Sabbath service for Temple
Beth Shalom in the new Temple on Wellington Drive. Fourth
President Manny Zuckerman was out of state.
attended by more than 110 people. The children of the
Sunday school class sang a special song in honor of the
This moving and friends of he congregation and was
occasion. Current President Jack Newman and his wife,
This moving and friends of he congregation and was Ruth,
assisted.
"Thinking back to 1982 when Natalie Sprung arrived in Palm Coast
in her 90th year, she promptly joined the Temple Board have voted
it down several times because they felt they were not ready.
Immediately upon receiving this information, Natalie, undaunted,
proceeded to draft a note to be read from the Bema on Friday night:
' There will be a steering committee meeting for Sisterhood at
Natalie Sprung's home on Tuesday at 12:30, Luncheon will be
served.'
Fourteen women attended. Natalie became President Pro-tem. Four
months later Ethel Romaner became first President... And so
Sisterhood was launched into a highly successful and profitable arm
of Temple Beth Shalom"
in her 90th year, she promptly joined the Temple Board have voted
it down several times because they felt they were not ready.
Immediately upon receiving this information, Natalie, undaunted,
proceeded to draft a note to be read from the Bema on Friday night:
' There will be a steering committee meeting for Sisterhood at
Natalie Sprung's home on Tuesday at 12:30, Luncheon will be
served.'
Fourteen women attended. Natalie became President Pro-tem. Four
months later Ethel Romaner became first President... And so
Sisterhood was launched into a highly successful and profitable arm
of Temple Beth Shalom"
"In the fall of 1995 a small group of men met in the Temple for the
purpose of providing activities that could create a closer relationship
for male Temple members and at the same time be dedicated to helping
to enhance the Temple treasury through volunteers to form an
administrative executive staff and a complete board of trustees.
It wasn't long before many activities were organized and put into
operation. Among them were breakfasts with interesting speakers that
were open to the public, spaghetti dinners with movie nights, and even
a men's fashion show and dinner.
In the short time that the Men's Club has been in existence, it has
raised over $10,000.00. for the Temple.
purpose of providing activities that could create a closer relationship
for male Temple members and at the same time be dedicated to helping
to enhance the Temple treasury through volunteers to form an
administrative executive staff and a complete board of trustees.
It wasn't long before many activities were organized and put into
operation. Among them were breakfasts with interesting speakers that
were open to the public, spaghetti dinners with movie nights, and even
a men's fashion show and dinner.
In the short time that the Men's Club has been in existence, it has
raised over $10,000.00. for the Temple.
| Our original choir, led by Faye Goldstein, began in 1975 with 13 members who wanted to learn Jewish liturgical, folk, and secular music. The first concert was presented at services on Friday, March 19,1976, to highlight Jewish Music Month. Entertainment was also provided on other occasions. The choir resumed in 1981, again under the direction of Faye Goldstein. In 1996 Marge Palmer took up the baton and our choir now enhances services every third Friday. |
Installation of the Judaica
Gift Shop began in October,
1980 when Ann Greenstein
and Ruth Newman
showcased religious and
decorative items, with
special orders upon request.
Gift Shop began in October,
1980 when Ann Greenstein
and Ruth Newman
showcased religious and
decorative items, with
special orders upon request.
Religious School for youngsters began in 1976. Instruction by lay
teachers and professionals in Hebrew, customs, and traditions has
been continuous. By 1982 there were 10 children and by 198, 15!
In the early days we were indeed fortunate to have David Siegel and
Howard Selman supplement the education program with Bar and
Bas Mitzvah training until Rabbi Lev joined us in 1987. On
December 26,1990 our youth Group received its charter from the
United Synagogue of America.
A few of the activities the children participated in were: a trip to
Baseball and Boardwalk, the Circus, Purim Festivals at Temple
Israel in Daytona, shows at the Daytona Playhouse, a hay ride
sponsored by Federation, lots of car washes, video/ pizza parties
and " A night at the Bijou" at our Temple.
Hebrew school continues today helping the older children with
Hebrew, discussions, and Bar & Bas Mitzvah preparation.
teachers and professionals in Hebrew, customs, and traditions has
been continuous. By 1982 there were 10 children and by 198, 15!
In the early days we were indeed fortunate to have David Siegel and
Howard Selman supplement the education program with Bar and
Bas Mitzvah training until Rabbi Lev joined us in 1987. On
December 26,1990 our youth Group received its charter from the
United Synagogue of America.
A few of the activities the children participated in were: a trip to
Baseball and Boardwalk, the Circus, Purim Festivals at Temple
Israel in Daytona, shows at the Daytona Playhouse, a hay ride
sponsored by Federation, lots of car washes, video/ pizza parties
and " A night at the Bijou" at our Temple.
Hebrew school continues today helping the older children with
Hebrew, discussions, and Bar & Bas Mitzvah preparation.