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Temple Israel: 100 Years Tasmania’s Gulag Peninsula from page 14

Of Serving Our Communities exposure the new prisoners had when they reached the site.
They were lined up in front of the building, roll was taken,
and the rules of the settlement were read to them.
By Carol Anne Albee Two small churches are located in the Religious
For 100 years, Temple Israel of West Palm Beach has Precinct. The larger church (1836 to 1867) built by the
offered exciting, innovative services that meet the Palm prisoners was never consecrated to any religion and used
Beaches’ spiritual needs and provide opportunities to by all. Fire gutted the church in 1884. The smaller wooden
renew connections with oneself and others. The temple’s church, St. David’s, was consecrated in 1927 and is still
accepting and warm atmosphere makes for a welcoming used for regular worship by the Anglican Church.
place for everyone regardless of race, gender or sexual The Commandant’s residence grew from a simple
orientation, disabilities or the faith of family members. wooden cottage (1833) to a many-roomed complex,
Temple Israel’s new husband-and-wife cosenior through a series of additions up the hill behind it. Behind
rabbis – Rabbis Carlie and Ryan Daniels – and cantorial the house stood the Semaphore, a large tower that passed
soloist Suzanne Guinane are sure to infuse this year’s information through visual signals. This was the quickest
celebrations and programs with fresh, stimulating ideas way to signal a message to Hobart.
that will undoubtedly enhance the experiences. In 1833, Rev. John Manton selected Opossum Island as
Temple Israel encourages individuals to pray, connect a burial place for the decreased of Port Arthur, changing
and thrive by providing many traditional and innovative the name to Isle of the Dead. Some 1,000 burials took
offerings, including a dynamic religious school designed place here before the close of the settlement in 1877.
to challenge and delight children from kindergarten Family Services 2022 story time Convicts and ex-convict paupers were buried in unmarked
through B’nai Mitzvah; the WholeSelf program, a place Photo by Carol Anne Albee graves in the lower part of the island. Graves of free
for LGTBQ+ teens and allies to express their whole self; people were on the higher ground, marked by elaborate
Social Action, championing a range of issues including Yom Kippur, one of the most significant Jewish headstones cut by convict stonemasons.
reproductive rights, mental health, literacy, election holidays, will commence with Kol Nidre (Sept. 24) and Located in the colonial town of Richmond at the top
participation, immigration and prevention of racial continue with services (Sept. 25) and enriching programs, of the peninsula is St. John’s Church, the oldest Roman
injustice, food insecurity, homelessness and gun violence. including live music, discussions and a teen program. Catholic Church in Australia; the sandstone bridge and
Temple Israel has hosted many celebrity presenters, Following its Yizkor and N’ilah services is Break-the-Fast. the town “gaol” (jail) are likewise ranked as the oldest in
including Jennifer Grey, Nancy Spielberg, Carl Bernstein, For young families, there is a one-hour age-appropriate Australia. And, if you’re looking for local wildlife, the
Dr. Ruth Westheimer, Leonard Nimoy, Michelle Azar, experience on both Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur Bonorong Animal Park lets you get up close and personal
Mitch Albom, Richard Dreyfus, The Capitol Steps and mornings at 9 a.m., free and open to all. In addition to prayer, … even with the famed Tasmanian Devil.
more. This year is no exception with equally inspiring children will enjoy activities, stories, music and snacks. I often ask those who travel with us in our group tours
and entertaining programs on the calendar. Additional events (free and open to all) include to Australia what they considered the highlight of their
The High Holy Days, the pinnacle of the Jewish Shabbat Shuvah (Sept. 22); Sukkot, Brunch in the Sukkah trip … not surprisingly, the No. 1 answer has been “Port
calendar’s spiritual season, gives Temple Israel the and Pizza in the Hut (Sept. 29 to Oct 1); Simchat Torah Arthur.” Need I say more?
opportunity to showcase its creativity by providing celebration with dinner and Klezmer music (Oct. 6). The late Don Kiselewski wrote from his personal
meaningful and inspirational opportunities of reflection, Temple Israel’s grand 100th Birthday Celebration experiences, having traveled in 122 countries and cruised
introspection and prayer. The season begins Sept. 9 with will be held on Nov. 11 with entertainment by Howl2Go the oceans, seas and rivers of the world. Palm Beach
Selichot’s havdalah service, redressing of Torah scrolls (dueling pianos) and delicious food and drinks throughout Gardens Travel Leaders, his family owned and operated
and a cheesecake reception. the evening. agency, is located at Mirasol Town Square, 11360 North
The Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah (Sept. 15 and Temple Israel expects the next 100 years to only be better! Jog Road, Building A, Suite 102-6, Palm Beach Gardens.
16), encourages reflecting on challenges of the past year For information or to R.S.V.P., contact tioffice@ The agency has been serving the travel needs of the South
and looking ahead with hope and joy to a new year with temple-israel.com or (561) 833-8421 or visit www. Florida area for over a quarter of a century. Contact them
tashlich along the adjacent Intracoastal waterway. temple-israel.com. at (561) 694-9696 or Aussie@PBGTravel.com.

A cell in the Separate Prison
Photos by Don Kiselewski

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