June 2, 2020- 10 Sivan, 5780
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BETH EL BEACHES
Rabbi:
Michael Matuson, D.H.L., D.D.
Cantorial Soloist:
Laurie Simmons
2019-2020 Executive Board Member
President:
Charlie Frohman
Past President:
Abby Steele
Vice President:
Sherill Herzfeld
Vice President:
Tracy Aquila
Treasurer:
Gary Herzfeld
Secretary:
Rachel Mitchell
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2019-2020 Committee Chairs
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Worship & L/T Finance:
Neal Goldman
Facilities:
Ron Van
Communications:
Sherill Herzfeld
Ways & Means:
Tracy Aquila
Education Director:
Vickie Kennedy
Liaison
: Tracy Aquila
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Adult Education:
Judy DeArman
Library:
Bobby Adler
Archives:
Karen Toker
Finance:
Gary Herzfeld
Education:
Donne' Ordile
Security:
Ron Rapaport
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ALL SERVICES AND EVENTS AT BETH EL ARE SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. WE WILL BE RE-EVALUATING ON A WEEKLY BASIS!
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Join Rabbi Matuson for his Thursday morning discussion group at 10:30 am by clicking on the link below.
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Join Rabbi Matuson on
Friday
, June 5th for Torah Study at 2 pm via Zoom.
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For phone call ins:
Phone number: 646-876-9923
Meeting ID: 835 9636 7980
Password: 951941
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YOUR BETH EL FAMILY IS HERE FOR YOU!
IF YOU ARE IN NEED OF ASSISTANCE WITH SHOPPING OR ANYTHING ELSE DURING THESE DIFFICULT TIMES, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE. WE WILL TRY OUR BEST TO MEET YOUR NEEDS.
Elissa@bethelbeaches.org OR Call 904-273-9100
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We are grateful to announce that the Jewish Federation & Foundation of Northeast Florida has awarded Beth El The Beaches Synagogue a grant from the Jewish Community Pandemic Emergency Relief Fund to be used toward immediate needs such as food, rent assistance, Jewish funeral expenses, building sanitation, personal protective equipment and/or scholarships for Jewish education. This grant was made available to us in order to sustain our organization during this challenging time, and we are so thankful to the Jewish Federation for providing much-needed support and relief for our Jewish community as we move forward to reopening Beth El.
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
To our wonderful community,
Together, the Federation and River Garden are seeking volunteers to help shop for groceries that will be delivered to residents of The Coves. If you are available to help, please sign up at the link below, which will show the available days and times.
The program will run through June and July and potentially into August, however that will be determined at a later date. Some additional details are included below. Please reach out to Faye Hedrick at
fayeh@jewishjacksonville.org
with any questions. Thank you so much for considering volunteering your time to help support your community!
* There will be no River Garden campus interaction
* Matthew Jackson is the contact and he will give his cell number for communication and questions once a volunteer has signed up
* Shoppers will meet Matthew at 10:30 at Publix on Old St. Augustine Road by Losco Road, north of 295
* Responsible and dependable teens 16 and older can be shoppers (Community Service hours will be available through the Federation)
* We are seeking 3 shoppers each day, Monday through Friday, for a total of 15 shoppers per week
On the day of shopping;
1) Matthew meets the shoppers at 10:30 at Publix
2) Matthew divides out the shopping lists evenly amongst the shoppers
3) The shoppers shop the store for the items and then return to a prearranged check out area
4) Matthew and the shopper check out and double check the lists
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Together Educating And Motivating (TEAM)
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SCHOOL IS OUT FOR SUMMER!
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Thank you for your inquiries about the proposed summer programs!
1.
Beth El Summer Zoom camp will be offered
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July 13-July 17 10:00-11:00 for campers entering grades 1-3
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July 20-July 24 10:00- 11:00 for campers entering grades 4-6
Jacquie Sinder will be leading the session and is planning some fun and meaningful interactive activities. Some examples of the enriching activities include:
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Making crafts inspired by Jewish artists
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Learn songs by Jewish composers
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Experiments inspired by Jewish scientists
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Learn or demonstrate an athletic skill
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Focus on Jewish identity through food, traditions
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The cost for the week is just $50.00!
2.
Zoom Hebrew Classes
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The class will be a weekly 30 minute class for 6 weeks.
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June 9-July 14 10:00-10:30
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The cost is $50 for the 6 week session.
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Materials will be provided via email.
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Individual tutoring is also available.
Please let me know if you are interested in enrolling your child in either or both programs and/or would like more information.
Stay safe and be well!!
Vickie Kennedy
Education Director
vickie@bethelbeaches.org
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Dear Brotherhood Members and Friends,
Our next “Dinner” with the Rabbi is scheduled for Thursday, June 18 at 7 p.m. It will be our usual format, but conducted on Zoom and of course you are on you own for dinner. Rabbi Matuson will present a challenging topic with discussion to follow. You will be welcome to submit questions in the chat box, or you can raise your hand to be recognized.
If interested, please RSVP to me at
dadler6154@gmail.com
, and a couple of days ahead of the date I will send you the link.
If you have not Zoomed before, let me know and we will try to set you up ahead of time.
I look forward to seeing you, even if not in person.
Regards,
David
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Are your days of this pandemic stretching long in front of you? How about something new! Stretching, strengthening, and fun! Our own many-talented Nancy Rubenstein invites us to a new virtual
Zoom beginner Pilates class
, to be held Monday and/or Wed about noon, for Beth El and Sisterhood members.
Nancy is certified to teach chair pilates, yoga and cardio classes, and teaches at the YMCA and at Starling.
She is volunteering her time and expertise to us.
She would appreciate your making a small donation (perhaps $5 per class) to Beth El.
What you need:
a mat, light weights (1 or 2 lbs, or 2 cans of beans) and an exercise band.
PleaseEmail Nancy of your interest,
nrpilates@aol.com
, ask any questions, and tell her which day(s) and time you prefer.
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FRESH FROM THE KILN
ORDER YOUR RED-HOT BRICKS NOW
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Need that special way to remember a person or occasion? Purchase a BRICK that will become a part of the path leading into Beth El The Beaches Synagogue. The next time you are walking into Beth El, please take a moment to look down and take notice of the BRICKS leading to the front entry. These are abiding remembrances that warm your heart each time you enter Beth El.
You can still take advantage of this year’s Brick Sale. For only $100, you can purchase 2 bricks. The bricks become a permanent part of our synagogue. Our lively chair Paula Klausner will be delighted to help you.
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Please join a very special panel discussion (including our own, Donna Orender) about the
Future of Sport
and Mass Gatherings
post-COVID19.
The panel will deal with possible scenarios for the resumption of global sporting activities and will feature some of the most qualified people in the field of sports management.
The discussion will feature the following speakers:
1.
Donna Orender
: Former president of
WNBA,
CEO of Orender Unlimited, Senior Vice President of
PGA,
Maccabi USA Officer, Maccabi alumna.
2.
Larry Scott:
Commissioner,
PAC 12
Collegiate Conference, Maccabi Alumnus
3.
Brett Yormark
: Former CEO of NBA’s Brooklyn Nets, Co-CEO of
Roc Nation
4.
Tony Ervin
: Four-time Olympic medalist, Olympic Champion Swimmer. Maccabi alumnus
5.
Ido Aharoni
: Moderator,
Global Ambassador
, Maccabi World Union
The session will take place on
June 4th
, at 1PM EST, 10AM Pacific and 8PM Israel time. Attached please find the formal invitation and a link for registration.
If you have more questions, please feel free to contact Ms. Dana Berger the head of the North American Desk at Maccabi World Union at:
danab@maccabi.org
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Need a Shabbat meal?
Hello Beth-El Beaches Family,
We hope this email finds all of you in safe & healthy quarters.
We want to assure you that we take the health and well-being of our community, customers, and associates very seriously. Like you, we're closely monitoring the quickly developing effects of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
To help prevent the spread of COVID-19, we will practice social distancing yet remain "OPEN FOR BUSINESS" with convenient, affordable and daily delivery* of Kosher style Dinner Meal Kits, fresh nutritious Power Salad family style Bowls, Bubbe&Zeyde meal portions available with free delivery, GF Pizza/Dessert Fun Kits and Kiddush by the pound.
Also presenting Covid-19 delivered, set up on site and staffed*
Mitzvah Celebration Meal Kit Packages (max10 guests) to go !
Deliveries M-W-F 3-5pm
*additional charge
Place your orders two days prior by noon before day of delivery by:
TEXT
@ 904-303-9303
Please include delivery address in all orders. Bubbe/Zeyde deliveries No Charge !
Deliveries* will arrive M-W-F between 3-5pm
*(Minimum Order $25 or combine days..... add $10 Bubbe/Zeyde Deliveries NO CHARG
Melinda Miniel
Fiesta Catering
(904) 303 - 9303
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CONTACT US
Beth El-The Beaches Synagogue
288 N. Roscoe Blvd.
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
904.273.9100
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GIFT
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- A personalized leaf or rock for our Tree of Life
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