Groff Family
“So many of our life’s pivotal moments have been marked at this sacred place, with our sacred community.†Jon and I joined Temple Beth Sholom 30 years ago. Our son Aaron was an infant and we wanted to join a congregation with robust opportunities for children. We had heard that TBS “does kids,†so decided to […]
Leslie and Jeff Graff
We want to be viewed as people who cared about the Temple. It wasn’t passive caring, it was active. We participated, we talked, and we listened. The importance of contributing a legacy gift is significant to Leslie and Jeff Graff and their daughters, Erica, and Brittany. Leslie and Jeff, who have been Temple Beth Sholom […]
Linda and Fred Friedman
“Our legacy will help the Temple to remain a lifelong focus of activity for all ages, as it has been for us.†Temple Beth Sholom has been a part of our lives since Linda and Fred joined when their son Marc entered nursery school almost forty five years ago, and Andy followed. Rabbi Kronish overwhelmed […]
Ann Bussel
“Our family moves with the times…Judaism is an evolving way of life. Our values are set but are modified to reflect contemporary times.†Temple Beth Sholom has been a big influence in my life. Growing up in Miami Beach during World War II and the subsequent creation of the State of Israel in 1948, TBS […]
Donna z”l and Arnie Blaustein
“If you don’t focus on the strength of having a strong synagogue and a vibrant community space, we’re not going to be around for the next generation.” We met in college in Baltimore over 55 years ago. Our first child, Richard, was born while Arnie was in the army and Donna was in law […]
Bast Family
“Temple Beth Sholom is Encouraging: Compassion and Connection†Jaleh Samway Bast, her husband Jeff Bast, and their children, Micah, Hannah and Max are a classic example of how multicultural backgrounds have blended together to form their inspirational spiritual journey here at Temple Beth Sholom. Their desire to support the Legacy Campaign is fueled not solely […]
Baron Spritzer Family
Time Flies and Yet, Stands Still. Time often takes on strange dimensions. How often do we find ourselves asking, “where has the time gone?” Or just as often asking, “Will this ever end?” Time moves on with or without our permission. With this understanding, I felt more focused and able to look back with […]
Jo Asmundsson *Of Blessed Memory
“We need an endowment at this Temple that will ensure the future.” The riveting tale of Jo Asmundson’s life and how it led her to Temple Beth Sholom, where she has generously chosen to include a legacy gift in her will, is sure to captivate all who read it. No stranger to adversity, her […]
The Ansin Family
While Andy’s family has called Temple Beth Sholom their spiritual home for generations, for Tatsiana—who was born in the Former Soviet Union—her introduction to Judaism was through Andy. Their story is a celebration of interconnectedness that defines our community. Andy was born in Miami Beach, and although his family moved to Coral Gables, his grandparents […]