A History From The Earliest BeginningsBy M. I. Bob Hattem Archivist / HistorianOne Family 1993 - Present As of 2002 the Sephardic Temple Tifereth Israel, as it is now known has a congregation of well over 1000 families, second only to New York’s Spanish and Portuguese Congregation, Shearith Israel. A far cry from the original 39 founders in 1920 and 125 members in 1931 and 600 members in 1975. The temple’s Talmud Torah student enrollment under the direction of the principal, Mrs. Funk boasts over 100 students. Rabbi Bouskila initiated a variety of programs to keep the interest of the temple family in tact. There is the Lunch and Learn light lunch after the Shabbat Service that features a speaker(usually the rabbi), the once a month Friday Night Service that features a choir and a guest speaker, the senior citizens lunches with guest speakers, the Thursday morning bible class, and many other inovations that is bringing a new and vibrant spirit to the temple family. It should be noted that the temple gives two awards to deserving members who have worked unselfishly and dedicated themselves to their temple’s success. The highest award is The Sephardic Heritage Award given to those who have given of themselves in the service of the temple. The second highest award is the Morrie Angel Los Merecidos Award given to those who also have given of themselves in the service of the temple. Since 1993 the Sisterhood has a beautiful updated Matilda Seror gift shop and a new Sisterhood kitchen. In addition the temple has a new air-condition system, a high tech telephone system, a remodeled social hall and remodeled office facility. Presidents during this period from the merger with Sephardic Beth Shalom were: Epilogue
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