Temple Beth El of Williamsburg, VA
E-News
|
|
|
|
Jill Hyman,
Synagogue Manager
|
|
|
In the last Parasha, Aaron and his sons were dedicated as priests and now , in Shemini, the ceremonies for the consecration of the altar have begun. The service begins with Aaron, the High Priest, bringing forty offerings, Aaron blesses the people (according to Rashi, with Birkat Cohanim - the Priestly Blessing). Then the next set of offerings are to be brought, but something tragic occurs. Nadav and Avihu, Aaron's two oldest sons, prepare their offering, but, the text tells us, they approach the altar bringing "strange fire." They are immediately "consumed" right then and there by a fire that explodes out from God. Aaron remains silent as his sons' bodies are removed by their cousins, and Moses warns Aaron and his two remaining sons, Eleazar and Itamar, not to mourn. God later speaks directly to Aaron, warning him not to consume liquor or other intoxicants. The dedication continues. Further rules are given about the korbanot (sacrifices), and then the Parasha lists which animals, birds, fish and insects are permitted or forbidden as food, giving the framework for the laws of Kashrut.
|
|
 |
Meditation and Mindfulness
Tuesday, April 14
4:00 - 5:00 pm
TBE's MMG will have a regular session led by Rabbi David. Newcomers are welcome, but please be in touch with Rabbi David ahead of time if you haven't participated before.
LINK:
https://zoom.us/j/750545116
THIS ZOOM WILL ALWAYS BE THE SAME
Password: 316776
NO Zoom and Schmooze
Wednesday, April 15
Closed for Passover
Board Meeting
Wednesday, April 15
7:00 pm
Torah Study
Thursday, April 16
10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Torah Study by Zoom
Please join us for TBE's always-lively Torah Study session
LINK:
https://zoom.us/j/104488948
THIS ZOOM WILL ALWAYS BE THE SAME
Password:
978192
|
|
|
|
Shabbat Kulanu On-line
Friday, April 17
6:30 pm
LINK:
https://zoom.us/j/175881984?pwd=eU5jT1FnM2ZkTjFBRWJmbU9kNG5pdz09
Meeting ID: 175 881 984
Password: 009097
TBE School Resumes via Zoom
Sunday, April 19
Information about TBE School will be sent directly to all families by Rabbi David and Brenda.
Zoom and Schmooze
Here's a chance to check in, say hi, and visit with other TBE friends. Rabbi David will not be participating in this session.
Monday, April 20
3:00 pm
Meeting ID: 758 424 002
Password: 016921
UJC Virtual Yom HaShoah Holocaust Rememberance Program & Ceremony
Visit the UJC website for more info.
Monday, April 20
7:00 pm
Passwords for our Zoom sessions are in response to concerns about security. Please do NOT share Zoom passwords with anyone you don’t know.
|
|
|
|
Closed for Passover
Wednesday, April 15 we are closed for the seventh day of Pesach, which we as a congregation observe as a holiday. Rabbi David and Jill will not be available unless there’s an emergency. No TBE Zoom sessions will be held on those days.
|
|
Rabbi David and Rich Roston will lead the first Online Shabbat Kulanu service next Friday night, April 17. Shabbat Kulanu is TBE’s monthly, family-oriented service. Shabbat Kulanu starts at 6:30pm, and usually features dancing, guitar playing, and a puppet show. The Shabbat Kulanu service will be the only service TBE offers that Friday night.
|
|
Mi Shebeirach by Debbie Friedman
|
Mi shebeirach avoteinu
M'kor hab'racha l'imoteinu
May the source of strength,
Who blessed the ones before us,
Help us find the courage to make our lives a blessing,
And let us say, Amen.
Mi shebeirach imoteinu
M'kor habrachah l'avoteinu
Bless those in need of healing with r'fuah sh'leimah,
The renewal of body, the renewal of spirit,
And let us say, Amen
|
|
|
This week’s Shabbat Box from the Reconstructionist movement
|
|
|
Food Drive for Our Community Agencies - April 18
|
|
This drive will be Saturday, April 18 from 10 am to 2 pm at Williamsburg Community Chapel.
|
|
|
Help deliver face shields to Sentara Hospital
|
TBE member Steve Alter is 3D-printing face shields for use by medical personnel at Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center. He is producing five each day, and is in need of volunteers to deliver them to the hospital. Please contact Steve directly at
altertalk@gmail.com
if you can help out.
|
|
UJC Virtual Yom HaShoah Program - Holocaust Remembrance
A
pril 20
|
Special guest, Rachel Loria, second generation survivor, will share her father’s experience as a Holocaust survivor and teach us about tolerance and kindness.
Rachel grew up in Richmond, VA and works as a disability rights advocate. She is on several different boards, including Emek Sholom (Holocaust Memorial Cemetery) which is a resting place for people of Jewish faith who have physical or emotional ties to the Holocaust
.
Join the virtual program via Zoom, April 20 at 7 pm. *For security purposes, please enter the Zoom Room with your first and last name. For more information contact Jessi Malkin at jmalkin@ujcvp.org.
|
|
|
|
Zoom Links from a friend’s synagogue
If you’re interested in more Zoom-accessible Jewish programming, TBE members have been invited to participate online in the following programs at the SAJ (the Society for the Advancement of Judaism) - the first Reconstructionist synagogue, located on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, whose original rabbi was Mordechai Kaplan and whose current rabbi, Lauren Grabelle Hermann, is a friend of Rabbi David’s.
Every Tuesday at 2pm
Text Exploration with Rabbi Lauren or Guest Teachers TBD
Zoom ID: 790-811-981
|
|
|
|
Every Wednesday at 2pm
Moments Musicaux": Notes on Music"
"Moments Musicaux": Notes on Music" 45 minute lectures with SAJ member-concert pianist, Dr. Claudia Knafo, who will present and perform (sometimes) anything and everything you wanted to know about classical music, the lives of composers, and the gossip of the greats. See Claudia’s bio here: https://www.claudiaknafo.com/
Zoom ID: 790-811-981
Every Thursday at 2pm
Philosophy of Prayer, with student Rabbi Sarah Brammar-Shlay
Zoom ID: 790-811-981
|
|
|
|
Community Information and Resources
|
|
This is an extraordinary time, when most everyday routines and services have been disrupted, and procedures and recommendations are frequently in flux. We are doing our best to keep in touch with the situation as it develops, and to respond accordingly.
Rabbi David and Acting President Linda Maltz are in regular contact with area social service agencies, and both participated in a statewide conference call for faith community leaders this past week.
If you are in need of any kind of assistance during this crisis, please be in touch with Rabbi David, and he will do his best to find you the help that you need. Help with food, errands, unemployment, housing, domestic difficulties, and many other areas is available in the community. Please reach out if you need help. Similarly, if you’d like to volunteer to help in some way, please also be in touch with Rabbi David.
For the moment, the Temple Beth El synagogue building remains closed until further notice, and our congregation is not organizing, planning, or endorsing any in-person gatherings.
All in-person events are cancelled. This includes Shabbat Zakein, Ali Kaplan Memorial Blood Drive, Jewish Film Festival, and the in-person Community Seder at the WUU.
Rabbi David and Jill are working from home, and are available by phone or Email, as are our many volunteer leaders.
As of now, we expect this status to continue at least through the end of April (although that is certainly not our hope). We are regularly evaluating how to offer Jewish religious, cultural, and communal programming at this unprecedented moment, and we anticipate offering more options to you as we move forward.
|
|
Greater Williamsburg Basic Needs Map
|
|
As a COVID Community Response, please familiarize yourself with the valuable resources available in our area,
https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1D7dA5JZQUH9ELoaoZ4TiuvLvkZZPmHJB&usp=sharing
|
|
|
|
|
|
Educational Resources from the ISJL are an important tool for us to share. From a Taste of Torah to Special Resources for Passover and More. Southern Jewish Playlists are also in the works - coming soon! Please take a look!
|
|
|
|
TBE member Deanna Marroletti is available to pick up and deliver groceries to any TBE member who can't or shouldn't go out to stores on their own. She is currently doing deliveries on Wednesdays and Fridays. If you'd like Deanna's help please contact her directly at
|
|
|
GROCERY DELIVERY OPTIONS
Instacart delivery: instacart.com
Delivery from stores in zip codes 23185: Aldi, Publix, CVS, Petco, Food Lion, The Fresh Market and Target. Zero dollar delivery fees on orders of $35 or more with Instacart Express membership available monthly or annually. One time delivery without membership ranges between $3.99 and $7.99. Pickup also available.
Harris Teeter: harristeeter.com
Same day delivery or pickup depending on demand. In addition to $4.95 shopping fee, same day delivery is $9.95 on orders over $50. Same day delivery for orders under $50 is $11.95 in addition to $4.95 shopping fee. Express Lane pickup delayed due to high demand.
Harris Teeter is designating Thursdays from 9am to 2pm as ExpressLane Senior Day. To further enhance our commitment to protecting our senior shoppers, Harris Teeter will designate ExpressLane Online Shopping *pick-up times from 9am - 2pm for seniors only every Thursday until further notice AND will waive the **$4.95 fee & offer $5 delivery for seniors during these times.
ExpressLane Senior Day Promotion Codes
Waive the Fee - SD60
$5 Delivery - SDDEL
This will allow our senior shoppers to take advantage of their 5% Senior Club discount every Thursday, and it will provide a genuine opportunity for our senior shoppers to purchase what they need while practicing the CDC's recommended social distancing guidelines.
Publix: Publix.com
Delivery and curbside pickup by Instacart.
Instore pickup: Due to limited product availability, some online orderable items may not be available. This includes some cake flavors and other orderable items. The store associate will call you if an item or option you selected is not available and offer a replacement.
Food Lion: Foodlion.com
For pickup or delivery of orders over $35, pickup fee is $1.99 and delivery fee is $3.99. There is an additional delivery service fee of 5% of the total order. Food Lion delivery hours are Monday through Sunday, 9 a.m - 10 p.m.
Walmart: Walmart.com
Free pickup. Delivery fee varies and is based on time slot you book. No monthly or annual subscription fees.
Target: Target.com
Free four week trial membership to Shipt, you will be billed for a $99 nonrefundable annual membership when four week trial ends. Same day or next day delivery if item is eligible. Prime Pantry delivery includes fresh and frozen foods and essentials.
Amazon available to Prime members: Amazon.com
Free grocery delivery from Whole Foods with membership. Two hour delivery may not be available due to high demand, free shipping on all orders over $35, flat fee of $5.99 if under $35.
PHARMACY OPTIONS
Williamsburg Drug Company:
McLaws Cir., M-F 9-6, Sat. 9-4, 229-1041, free delivery and curbside service
CVS:
Jamestown Rd/199, 564-1005, M-F 8-8, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-6, free shipping, drive-thru
Walgreens:
229-0962, 1309 Richmond Rd, has drive-thru, free shipping
updated our hours to allow for extra cleaning and stocking.
open 9am-9pm weekdays
24-hour stores are drive-thru only overnight 9pm-9am
Seniors-only shopping: 8am-9am every Tuesday
Target: Williamsburg East store
200 Marquis Parkway, pharmacy hours: M-F 10am-7pm, Sat. 11am-5pm, Sun. 12pm-5pm, 259-3021
Pickup and shipping available
OTHER SERVICES OPTIONS
Library Services:
Offering digital library cards if you don't have one already
https://wrl.org/
https://wrl.org/temporary-library-card-signup/
Pet Services:
Petco:
https://stores.petco.com/va/williamsburg/pet-supplies-williamsburg-va-2877.html
4600 Casey Boulevard Suite 100, Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 259-1980
Order online and pick up in store or drive up for curbside service
Petsmart
: https://www.petsmart.com/
4900 Monticello Ave,Williamsburg, VA 23188, 259-1630
|
|
Jill Hyman
Synagogue Manager
757-220-1205
Rabbi David Katz
757-206-1633
mobile 757-634-6407
|
|
Temple Beth El, A Welcoming Synagogue In Williamsburg, Virginia
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
