Temple Israel of Deland

Women of Valor - Shabbat Service
2026-01-16 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Temple Israel of DeLand
Date: Friday, January 16th @ 7pm
Please join us for a wonderful service led by Rabbi Audrey with Cantor Nina to honor the many women of our Temple.
RSVP preferred (for women) – as we would like to have as many women participate as possible. (RSVP preferred by Jan 13th help us plan- ty)
Todah Rabah

Sisterhood annual meeting and dinner
2026-01-12 18:00 - 20:30 | Temple Israel of DeLand
Please join us at 6 pm at TIOD for our annual meeting. Dinner will be provided by sisterhood but donations are always welcome. Please bring cash or check to pay your 2026 dues
$36 for temple members and $54 for non-members. THANKS
Please bring your ideas and enthusiasm we can’t wait to see everyone.

January Book Club
2026-01-05 18:30 - 20:30 | Temple Israel of DeLand
The Briar Club – by Kate Quinn
Monday, Jan 5th @ 6:30pm schmooze; discussion at 7pm
Please rsvp

CPR and First Aide Class- January 4th
2026-01-04 13:00 - 16:00 | Temple Israel of DeLand
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the instructor, Susie Sievert, needed to reschedule. She apologies for this change.
new date: Sunday, Nov 16th from 1-4pm
Cost: $20; if paying by check please make it out to TIOD Sisterhood.
please RSVP on or before Friday Nov. 14th.
if you’re unsure if you can attend, then please email sisterhood or text Stephanie if ur a maybe. Another class will be offered in January.
Susie is an experienced, passionate and enthusiastic certified EMT and CPR instructor and owner of Be A Hero-First Aid. we hope many of you will be able to attend one of her classes!

Chanuka Party on 12/14 at TIOD!
2025-12-14 14:30 - 17:00
Please join us for a joyous Chanuka celebration on:
Sunday, Dec. 14th from 2:30-5pm
Schmoozing, singing, games, and a light dinner including latkas! Afterwards please join us on the corner of S Florida and New York Avenues (120 S Florida Ave) to chant the blessings and light the first candle at the Public menorah (optional of course)
Cost::
$10 pp (over 10); under age 10- No charge
Space is limited- RSVP- ASAP!
RSVP: on website: Priority will be given to members of Temple Israel.
We will be happy to hold the names of non-members – if there are openings after Dec 7th we will gladly have you join in the festivities!
if you have any questions, please email sisterhood: tiodsisterhood@gmail.com

Sisterhood Chanuka White Elephant and dinner
2025-12-09 18:00 - 21:00 | Temple Israel of DeLand
Please join us for dinner followed by White Elephant Gift Exchange!
date: Tuesday, December 9th
time: 6pm
Cost $10 per person
White Elephant Gift $20
Please RSVP!! By Sunday, December 7th
please sign up for a salad, dessert or wine https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050B4AABA72BA5FA7-60696902-chanukah

December Book Club
2025-12-01 18:30 - 20:30 | Temple Israel, 1001 E. New York Ave, DeLand, FL, 32724, United States
please join us Dec. 1st at Temple Israel of Deland
time: 6:30 kibbitz
discussion: 7pm
Book: Run for the Hills by Kevin Wilson
RSVP by November 30th

Nosh & Learn - Women in the Bible Series Part 2
2025-11-19 13:00 - 15:00 | Temple Israel of DeLand
Hi Sistas (and Brothers!),
We are looking forward to the first Women in the Bible series on Nov. 5th – Rabbi Audrey will talk about our Matriarchs – “everything we wanted to know…” lol (well some things we can only speculate!).
Join us for Part 2 of the series for other Women in the Bible of importance who made an impact – stayed tuned!!
All GENDERS Are Welcomed!
Cost: TIOD Members – No Charge/Free
Sisterhood members (who are Not also Temple members) – $5 per class
Guests with No affiliation with TIOD And Sisterhood – $15 per class
Please RSVP!

CPR & First Aid Class
2025-11-09 13:00 - 16:00 | Temple Israel of DeLand
Date: Sunday, November 9th, 2025 @ 1-4pm
Place: Temple Israel
Cost: $20 per person
All Temple or Sisterhood members invited
Space is limited however a second class will be held in January if interest!
Make checks payabe to TIOD Sisterhood – can mail to Ellen Haynes, 1225 Eggleston Dr DeLand 32724 or leave in Sisterhood’s box in kitchen

November Book Club (Formerly Oct. Book Club)
2025-11-03 18:30 - 20:30 | Home of Michelle Sallerson, Eggleston Drive, DeLand, FL, 32724, United States
Book: The Wedding People by Alison Espach
Home of Michelle Sallerson (Eggleston Drive in the Gardens- 1146 Eggleston Drive)
Date: Monday, November 3rd
Kibbitz – 6:30pm, Discussion -7pm
Please RSVP – Anyone outside the Garden will need a QR code to get into the development

Pot Luck Shabbat Dinner October 31, Friday
2025-10-31 18:00 - 20:00 | Temple Israel of DeLand
Please join us for a potluck shabbat dinner. No services tonight but we want to welcome the sabbath together. Register for a dish to share, BYOB if you want. This will be kosher style – since some chicken dishes, please no dairy products. Thanks!
6 Pm Friday October 31. RSVP is a must!!! Temple will provide the challah, shabbat candle lightings and all paper goods.
Please copy and paste the link below into your browser in order to sign up. (apologies there is presently a glitch, hence why you just can’t click on it)
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050b4aaba72ba54a7-59682946-potluck
Please bring your dish ready to serve.
Todah rabah,
Lorin and Steph

BINGO & DINNER
2025-10-25 18:00 - 21:00 | Temple Israel, 1001 E. New York Ave, DeLand, FL, 32724, United States
Details TBA

Educational Programming #1 Discussion on Prayer, This week's topic is on Israel , Wednesday 10/22 7:00 p.m.
2025-10-22 19:00 - 20:00 | ZOOM
Please join us on Zoom for the 1st of a series of 7 on prayers from our services, and Mishkan, etc… w/ singing and discussion on meaning of each one. Zoom link is provided on newsletter. If a non-member would like to participate, they can send a check for $18/class to Temple Israel of Deland and mailed to our PO Box. Once received, we can share the link. This will be a reoccurring program on Wednesdays, November calendar forthcoming.
Please participate and learn more than you ever knew before!

PASTRIES WITH THE PRES!
2025-10-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Temple Israel of DeLand
PASTRIES WITH THE PRES!
Sunday, Oct. 19th from 10-12 @ the Temple
Please join us for our 1st quarterly gathering where we will sit and nosh and talk about any subject that is on your mind. The Board will have been together now for 3 months and we would like to share where we have been, what we are doing now and where we are going!
Enjoy a light continental breakfast sponsored by the Board.
Please sign up for this event.
Thanks,
Howie
“You Belong”

Fiddler on the Roof - Lake Helen, FL!
2025-10-05 14:30 - 17:00 | Shoestring Theatre, 300 S Goodwin St, Lake Helen, 32744, United States
Hi, Sisterhood was able to secure 16 tickets for seats in rows C & D
Date: Sunday, Oct. 5th @ 2:30pm
Place: Shoestring Theatre 300 S. Goodwin Street, Lake Helen 32744
Price, including fees: $22 per person – Please RSVP ASAP – and Send Payment ASAP
Make Checks Payable to TIOD Sisterhood or Temple Israel Sisterhood and mail to Ellen Haynes 1225 Eggleston Dr DeLand 32724

September’s Sisterhood Breakfast at Grams
2025-09-17 09:00 - 10:00 | Grams Restaurant, 1501 S Volusia Ave, Orange City, FL, 32763, United States
Please join us for a bite to eat and kibbitzing!
Sept 17th @ 9am
Grams
1501 S Volusia Ave
Orange City ,
FL
32763
rsvp preferred

Roller Derby - Sept 13th
2025-09-13 17:30 - 19:00 | DeLand YMCA, 761 E International Speedway, DeLand, FL, 32724, United States
Once again, if you are free – come join the fun and cheer on our Sisterhood Skater, Sharon Levine aka Mazel Tov Cocktail!
Location: the Y – 761 International Blvd. DeLand
Saturday evening, Sept 13th; cost $10 at the door; bring your own chair; children under 12 are free
A portion of the proceeds will go towards: the Farmworker Association of Florida

Educational Class- All About the High Holidays (9/10)
2025-09-10 19:00 - 20:00
Please join us for our first of many, educational classes provided for free by the Temple for all members. This class will be held on Zoom @ 7:00 pm on Wednesday, 9/10. (Zoom link was provided in newsletter)
Any guests or non-members, need to send in their $18 check to the Temple PO Box.
Enjoy the class!

September Book Club
2025-09-08 18:30 - 20:30 | Home of Lorin Kawesch, 1641 S Spring Garden ave, DeLand, 32720, United States
Sept Book Club: Sept 8th
Book: The SToried Life of AJ. Fikry by Gbrielle Zevin
Place: home of Lorin Kawesch: 1641 S Spring Garden Ave DeLand 32820
6:30pm – kibbitz; 7pm discussion

Jewish Discussion-Rabbi Rob Lennick, Executive Director of the JFVF
2025-08-24 10:00 - 12:00 | Temple Israel, 1001 E. New York Ave, DeLand, FL, 32724, United States
Temple Israel of Deland presents our first of many educational opportunities for our congregation.
Please join us as we welcome Rob Lennick, Executive Director of the JFVF, who will be speaking about the history of Anti-semitism.
We will be serving a continental breakfast for all our attendees.
Please don’t miss this special event. We will also be thanking Rob for his board’s approval of a $5,000 grant which we are receiving this month.
Please RSVP!
Thanks,
Howie
Temple Israel of Deland President

Judaic Dance Class
2025-08-17 10:15 - 11:30 | Temple Israel of DeLand
Come join the fun and spirituality of learning Judaic Dance
No Charge – donation for Temple encouraged

Run 4 Their Lives #BringThemHomeNow
2025-08-17 09:15 - 10:00 | By City Hall, 120 S Florida Ave, DeLand, United States
Continue to bring awareness to the 50 Hostages still being held in captivity by Hamas in Gaza!
We cannot forget them!!
We walk until All of them are home!
Meet between 9:15am – 9:30am – Walk starts promptly at 9:30.
Police Escorts for our safety!

Sisterhood Tea Time and Luncheon
2025-08-13 12:00 - 14:00 | Sweet Tea Cafe DeLand, 228 W. Howry Avenue, DeLand, 32720, United States
In lieu of a Sisterhood Breakfast in August, we decided to trya Southern Afternoon Luncheon-Tea Room – Thanks to Sheila Wright, she found a lovely place with a reasonable price. To Quote the owners: “We believe that a Great Cup of Tea with a friend or loved one can make any day better.” So True!
Place: Sweet Tea Cafe, DeLand (228 W. Howry Ave)
Wed, August 13th @12noon
The Painted Lady Quiche and Croissant Luncheon includes Soup and Salad, Tea and Dessert, 3 inch pie w/ Spinach, Tomato and Feta and a Chicken Salad Croissant
Cost: $17.95 pp – you can pay individually, but we need to give a head count, so you must cancel with us by August 11th or else you are committed to that price.

Judaic Dance Class
2025-08-10 10:15 - 11:45 | Temple Israel, 1001 E. New York Ave, DeLand, FL, 32724, United States
Tentatively the last class of the 5 week program
Sunday, August 10th @ 10:15-11:45am
We wish we could have had more consistency to reinforce our learning and to also learn more dances – but this has been a fun and educational and even spiritual experience.
We hope all those that have participated in some of the classes will come for this class.
Thanks to Mairlys for volunteering her time to bring us joy and knowledge!

Run4TheirLives - Sunday, 9:15am
2025-08-10 09:30 - 10:00
Meet on the corner on NY Ave and FL
9:30am – walk with Police presence

Come Watch Roller Derby - August 9th
2025-08-09 17:30 - 20:00 | DeLand YMCA, 761 E International Speedway, DeLand, FL, 32724, United States
Let’s have an evening out – support a Sista “Mazel Tov Cocktail” Sharon Levine plus a local non-profit!
August 9th
5:30pm – Opens
6pm – First Whistle
Bring a Chair (they have some bleachers too)
Place: DeLand Family YMCA – 761 E International Speedway Blvd. DeLand 32724
tickets – derbysirens.com $8 in advance, $10 at door

August Book Club
2025-08-04 18:30 - 20:00 | Home of Anita Freeman, 918 Heron Pointe Circle, Deland, FL, 32724, United States
Book: Handmaids Tale by Margaret Atwood
Date: Monday, August 4th
6:30pm – kibbitz
7pm – discussion
Place: Home of Anita Freeman (In the Gardens)
918 Heron Point Circle
DeLand 32724
Let us know if you need a QR code to enter community

Judaic Dance
2025-08-03 10:15 - 11:45 | Temple Israel, 1001 E. New York Ave, DeLand, FL, 32724, United States
Come have some fun
Reviewing (or teaching if new to class) 2 Judaic Dances by Mairlys and her daughter Yochevad
If you haven’t signed up for the 5 sessions already, come try it out (cost – tbd) – email sisterhood
Sunday August 3rd @ 10:15am – 11:45am
Place: TIOD

Run For Their Lives (Walk) #BringThemHomeNow -9:15am
2025-08-03 09:30 - 10:00
We Walk until all the hostages are free!
meet the corner of NY Ave and S. FL Ave by City Hall

Website Brunch & Learn
2025-07-27 10:00 - 12:00 | Temple Israel, 1001 E. New York Ave, DeLand, FL, 32724, United States
Please join us for a morning of food & learning with our own congregant, Eric Lockshine who will present all you need to know about our website and how to navigate.
IT IS CRITICAL THAT IN ORDER TO GET THE MOST OUT OF THIS CLASS, LAPTOPS ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED!!!!
We will be serving a continental breakfast for all our guests.
You must RSVP to attend.
This is a presentation that you don’t want to miss!
Thanks,
Howie
Temple Israel of Deland President
