Weekly Shabbat Information
4 Av 5780
Parashat: Devarim

ALL SERVICES ARE LIVESTREAMED
(instructions further down)

Friday, July 24, 2020
Shabbat evening services are at 6:30   pm
Shabbat candle lighting time is 8:05 pm

Saturday, July 25, 2020
Shabbat services begin at 10:00 am
Havdalah is at 8:58 pm

* Morning minyan is still livestreamed daily from 8-9 am*

Please feel free to join any and all events and services during their designated time.
ZOOM LOGIN INFO
Zoom can be used on computers, phones, or tablets


No account is necessary. 

  • By phone you dial 253-215-8782 or 301-715-8592 and then, when prompted, dial the Meeting ID# 292 606 9224
 
Follow the ID # with the pound sign and then,
when asked for a Participant ID, just press pound

The password is 1050.
Announcements
  • Please remember to try to reach out and connect with a fellow congregant. THANK YOU to all of you who have been working those phones. If you need a phone number please call the office so we can get you “connected.” Every call has special meaning.
 
  • Share your story about how you are managing during COVID-19 or other Messenger submissions about anything related to Judaism or Israel with our marketing & communications coordinator, Lex Calaguas, at lcalaguas@templebethsholomfl.org. We will try to share as many as we can in The Messenger and/or on our Facebook page! 

  • Keeping it clean! Anyone needing to physically come to TBS please call the office to set-up a time. We require a face mask and the use of hand sanitizer once you enter. We have markings on the office floor that we ask you to look for as we are following the social distancing rules.

  • Shabbat Meal Drive Thru: This is a good time to exchange any items/messages with a fellow congregants who are coming to pick-up a meal. We are happy to be the go between if given specific instructions. MANY thanks to everyone who has been and continues to support TBS Catering with the purchase of Shabbat take-out meals.

  • Food Drive: Thank you to Susan Prohofsky, Julie & Don Friedman, and Felicia & Joel Servetz who packed up food contributions and made TBS’ first donation to needy families on July 3rd. Let’s keep those non-perishable food items coming!

  • High Holidays: Your TBS Board, Covid-19 Task Force, and Ritual Committee are busy working on High Holiday plans, and we thank everyone for the hard work and dedication being put forth to have a meaningful experience. Information will be out soon so stay tuned!  

  • Our TBS Shabbat take-out meals are proving to be a success and a welcomed option during Covid-19. This week over 100 brisket meal kits are being prepared by Susan McCann in the kitchen with help from Sam and Lauren Haven & Adele Tannenbaum. Don’t miss out on this culinary delight. August menus are posted here! 

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GET READY FOR THE HIGH HOLIDAYS

The Yizkor Book order form and Lulav & Etrog order form went out in the mail.


Upcoming Zoom Events!
Wednesday, July 29
Tisha B'Av Service in conjunction
with Kol Haneshamah

7:00 pm on Zoom

Rabbi Jennifer Singer will be leading the service.

August 6
Staying Connected

7:30 pm on Zoom

From the flames of death and destruction came many words and teachings. Join us as we navigate the writings of Viktor E. Frankl as we learn about logotherapy and how some people find meaning in tragedy. From Oy’s to Joys these teachers can help us through the crisis we experience in our lives today.


August 12
Staying Connected

7:30 pm on Zoom

There’s lots of news coming out of Israel from the politics of annexation to potential threats from Hezbollah in Lebanon, to Hamas in Gaza, and the potential threat from an Iranian presence in Syria to COVID 19, not to mention all the political intrigues going on in a new unity government. Get the latest from our columnist on the situation in Israel.

Sisterhood's Rosh Hashanah Greeting Card
This year many of us will not be able to wish “Shanah Tovah” to our TBS friends in person. Including your name on this card will offer you the opportunity to send New Year’s wishes to the entire congregation!

To be included, please click the button below and return the form to Sisterhood no later than August, 28.
Upcoming Shabbat Meals & Food Drive Update
Thank you for supporting our weekly Shabbat meals! Be sure to order early. There is a limit of 100 meals available.

We are also offering boxes of Shabbat candles at pick-up for $9 and $9.50 per box of 72 depending on your choice. We ask that you send a check later to TBS Sisterhood.
July 31 Meal
from 11:00am - 12:00pm

Menu:
  • SARANEE’S SWEET & SAVORY CHICKEN
  • JASMINE RICE
  • BROCCOLI SLAW
  • CHOCOLATE CAKE
  • CHALLAH
August 7 Meal
From 11:00am - 12:00pm

Menu:
  • HOMESTYLE BRISKET
  • ROASTED POTATO MEDLEY
  • VEGGIES
  • HOMEMADE FUDGY BROWNIE
  • CHALLAH
Keep Dropping Off When You Pick-Up
We need your help to keep up the momentum!
We have collected over 300lbs of food so far
TBS summer-long food drive!

Let's help those in need. TBS cares! We are accepting canned goods and non-perishable food.

Please drop off donations during Shabbat dinner pick-up or drop them in the bin by the front doors anytime Tuesday-Thursday all summer.

All donations dropped off during the Temple Beth Food Drive will be distributed to those who need it most in the Sarasota community.

If you have any questions, please contact the office at 941.955.8121 or email our Business Director Nancy at nhendricks@templebethsholomfl.org

Thank you in advance for helping us better serve our community!
Exciting Life & Legacy Announcement
We are grateful that over 17,000 North American donors have committed over $1 billion in legacy gifts through our collaboration with Federation /JCF and the Harold Grinspoon Foundation’s LIFE & LEGACY initiative. Because of the commitment of donors like you, endowments will provide future financial stability for valued organizations and congregations in our region, across the U.S. and Canada.

Use Shopping as a Force for Good!
Support TBS when shopping on Amazon!

AmazonSmile is run by Amazon. It has all of the same items as Amazon.com at the exact same prices. The difference is that Amazon donates 0.5% of your purchase price to the charity of your choice when you use AmazonSmile.

Please click the button below or the image above to be directted to our page. You will only need to set this up once.
TBS is part of the
Helping Hands Program at
Beneva Flowers & Gifts.  

When placing an order online: when entering the payment Information, look for the little box on the right that says, "This is a Helping Hands Order." A box on the left comes up and you scroll down to get "Temple Beth Sholom and Jewish Center."
 
A percentage is given back to the Temple and those donations are deposited into the General Fund .
1050 South Tuttle Avenue
Sarasota, FL 34237
941.955.8121