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Your Donations Count!!
Temple Beth Sholom participates in the Amazon Smiles program and
Beneva Florist's Helping Hands program.
Both of these organizations give TBS a donation when you choose our name from their participants. See the bottom of this email for more details.
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Yom HaShoah ZACHOR
Commemorating the six million Jews who perished in the Holocaust.
Never Forget
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Weekly Shabbat Information |
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Parashat: Shmini-Shabbat Mevarchim;
13th Day in the Counting of Omer
ALL SERVICES ARE LIVE VIA ZOOM
Click the service for the Zoom link or see full instructions further down
Friday, April 9, 2021
Shabbat candle lighting time is 7:34 p.m.
Saturday, April 10, 2021
Havdallah lighting time is 8:28 p.m.
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ZOOM UPDATE
You may need to upgrade your Zoom version.
The newest version for both PC and Mac is 5.6.1. For iPads, 5.6.1, and for Android, 5.6.0 please upgrade today. (Click here to learn how)
Some have had to enter the password, which is 1050.
Please note that all services and programs use the same zoom link and password unless noted.
Rabbi Siegel’s Tuesday & Wednesday classes use a different link.
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*Morning minyan is still live streamed daily from 8-9 a.m.*
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.
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Clementine Schwartz, has been re-elected as USY VP on the Sub-regional Board
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Sylvia & Seymour Haftel, in honor of their 56th wedding anniversary
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Vaccines: With your vaccine, we also need to take a dose of kindness & compassion. This has been a difficult 13 months for everyone. If you are still in need of signing up please visit www.FloridaHealthCOVID19.gov for the latest information
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Food Drive: Keep those donations coming! TBS is packing up those donations and sending them to needy families. Thank you for all the continued support and donations can be dropped off at the front “main” entrance to TBS.
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Early Notification: The next Congregational Meeting is set for Sunday, May 23 at 11 a.m. President’s letter being mailed in addition to a separate E-blast for “zoom” participation.
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New Membership Year is just around the corner. The office with be mailing information out around April 15. Let the office know of any changes!
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Let us know if you know of someone that needs a call or card regarding an illness, tough time, mazel tov, etc. No matter how big or how small... let us know, as your TBS is here for you, especially during this period of COVID-19.
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Photos during programs/events: If you take a snapshot during a Zoom program, please send your smiling faces to Troy Jones (tjones@templebethsholomfl.org) with a caption.
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Program Feedback - let us know your thoughts, suggestions, and comments!
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Your support is greatly appreciated as we are keeping it safe, and the staff unfortunately is unable to qualify for the vaccine. Anyone needing to physically come to TBS please call to setup a time. We require a face mask and the use of hand sanitizer once you enter. We have markings on the floor that we ask you look for as we are following the social distancing guidelines.
We appreciate your continued understanding during this period of COVID. We believe that Temple Beth Sholom needs to play a part in fighting the spread of Coronavirus. The health of our staff, congregants, and community are very important to us.
TBS is celebrating 94 years!
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FEMA Funeral Reimbursement Program
FEMA is reimbursing up to $7,000.00 for COVID-19 funerals.
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Join Temple Beth Sholom in Budapest, Vienna, & Prague! |
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Are you interested in visiting Central Europe with fellow congregants, world-renowned tour leader, Jacob Shosan, and Rabbi Altshuler? We are so excited to be going to Budapest, Vienna and Prague to learn about the history of Jews in those cities…and experience the current reality for our Jewish brothers and sisters. You can view the brochure here or register here, or call Marc Bokoff at 844-768-2799.
CLICK HERE to join us Thursday, May 6 at 3:00 pm for an informative discussion for all those interested in taking this lovely European trip.
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We appreciate your support & dedication to Temple Beth Sholom!
Please bring your gloves and rakes if you have them.
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Exciting Upcoming Zoom Events! |
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An Evening with Israeli Ambassador Akiva Tor
Sunday, April 11 at 7:00 pm on Zoom
The topic of this presentation is “Israel and the World Jewish Community: The Way Forward.”
Akiva Tor is the Ambassador of Israel to the Republic of Korea. Previously he served as Head of Bureau for World Jewish Affairs and World Religions at the Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Consul General of Israel in San Francisco, Director of the Israel Economic and Cultural Office in Taipei, Deputy Director for Palestinian Affairs in the Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and as World Jewish Affairs Adviser to the President of Israel. Akiva is a graduate of the Harvard University Kennedy School of Government and holds an MA degree from Hebrew University in Jewish political thought and a BA from Columbia University in general philosophy. He has written and lectured on Jewish values in the foreign policy of Israel and on ethical considerations in international relations.
Israel is the nation-state of the Jewish people with responsibilities and a defining relationship to the general Jewish collective, but it also is a civic democracy of all its citizens, a participating member of the global order, and a small, dynamic country facing significant security and political challenges in the Middle East and beyond. The Jewish communities in North America and Europe face challenges and have interests that not at all times are congruent with the Israeli experience. What should be the proper balance of mutual caring in the Israel – Diaspora relationship?
This event is at no charge, but registration is REQUIRED!
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Jews and
Rock & Roll
Thursday, April 22 at 7:00 pm
on Zoom
Join us with "Radio Dave" Milberg, a disc jockey-at-law, broadcasting since 1965, lawyering since 1979 as he discusses how the rock and roll family tree has Jews at its roots, trunk, and branches. Disc jockeys, singers, songwriters, musicians, record company executives, and even mobsters, who planted its seeds and nurtured it to become the dominant music in America over the past seven decades.
Radio Dave will morph into his DJ persona to spotlight seven decades of selected Jews who rocked and those whose cultural impacts went beyond their music. His presentation will include photos of famed "Rock n Roll Jews" along with soundbites of their songs. Sing along and get up and dance!
Radio Dave's career "call letters" include WBBM-AM, WLS-AM/FM, WGN-AM, and WYCC-TV in Chicago; WLW-AM in Cincinnati; WSLR-FM in Sarasota, WXYZ-AM/WRIF-FM in Detroit; and WPAG-AM/FM in Ann Arbor, among many others, plus leading the radio play-by-play broadcasts for the Chicago Bears and Chicago White Sox. He has received more than 20 national awards for broadcast station management, journalism, sports, and community service. As "Lawyer Dave," he retired from Schiff Hardin in 2014 and taught media law as an adjunct professor at the John Marshall Law School. He continues to be a licensed attorney in Illinois and Florida. Radio Dave currently hosts and produces the "Rare & Scratchy Rock 'N Roll" podcast that is regularly downloaded by nearly 100,000 listeners in more than 135 countries worldwide. As a musicologist, he was among a group of scholars who were 2019 Finalists in the “Documentary Record” category for the Grammy Awards, and he is a published authority on popular music history. Radio Dave also is a volunteer consultant to medical professionals, in connection with the creation of customized music mixes that are used in the therapy for their patients suffering cognitive impairment. Join us for what promises to be a fun-filled evening!
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A Virtual Tour of an Ancient Syrian Synagogue
presented by archaeologist and anthropologist Adam Blitz
Sunday, April 25 at 1:00 pm on Zoom
Archaeologist and anthropologist Adam Blitz will take us on a virtual tour of the 4th century C.E. Synagogue of Apamea, Syria. Using extraordinary digital technology, Adam has pieced together the disparate parts and will showcase the stunning mosaics while regaling us with the history of the synagogue and its’ discovery.
Adam Blitz is a near eastern studies and Judaic studies scholar and Fulbright recipient. A fellow of the Royal Anthropological and The Ronin Institutes, he resides in London. He is a frequent contributor to: The Times of Israel, The Jerusalem Post, Haaretz, Catholic Herald, Aeon Magazine, Times of India, Anthropology Today, 9 Muses News, and many others.
Join us for a fascinating Sunday afternoon presentation.
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Upcoming Sisterhood Book Review |
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April 27 - We will be reading:
When We Turned Within: Reflections on COVID-19
by Rabbi Menachem Creditor and Sarah Tuttle-Singer. It is a collection of essays, poems and prayers that talk about our feelings during the pandemic. Reviewed by Bethamy Weinberger & Susan Weintraub
One of the contributing authors of our book, Rabbi Danielle Upbin, will be participating in this book review.
Everyone is welcome!
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Rabbi's On-going Classes! |
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Swimming in the Sea of Talmud with Rabbi Howard Siegel
Via Zoom Tuesdays 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
IMPORTANT: This class has a different Meeting ID # & link than we normally use.
Meeting ID #: 963 2545 1665
Talmud is the vast compendium of Jewish law. The morals and values taught in the Talmud are of universal interest. Come prepared to learn, discuss, and debate theological, political, and everyday concerns of living. English texts will be provided. No previous Talmud knowledge is required!
Gutsy Torah with Rabbi Howard Siegel
Via Zoom Wednesdays 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
IMPORTANT: This class has a different Meeting ID # & link than we normally use.
Meeting ID #: 960 7454 2663
Join Rabbi Siegel as participants are exposed to an “eye-opening” discussion of the week’s Torah portion. Meet, discuss, and debate “up close and personal” with the most profound and controversial Torah scholars of the past two-thousand years.
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1 month left to apply for JELF's financial aid |
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It's not too late to help!
JELF's interest-free, last dollar loans help cover costs such as tuition, room and board, books, healthcare costs, commuting costs and more.
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To apply, please visit JELF.org/app between now and April 30
Please call (770) 396-3080 if you have any questions.
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Stay connected with other Jewish youth!
USY Torah Class with Rabbi Siegel, monthly
on Sundays at 7:00 PM via Zoom
April 11
May 2
The password is 1050
PREP
Paver Religious Education Program
Sundays with Temple Sinai
In-person classes 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Virtual Classes 1:00-3:00 pm
Please contact Kelly Nester with any questions
regarding youth group or religious school.
REMEMBER
Send us your smiling pictures of participating in programs and events!
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YOUTH GROUP PROGRAMS
We are excited to announce that we have partnered with other
Gulf Coast Youth Groups for joint programming!
Participating Congregations are
Congregation Kol Ami of Tampa
Congregation Rodeph Sholom of Tampa
Congregation Beth Shalom of Clearwater
Congregation B'nai Israel of St. Pete
USY & Kadima
Sunday, April 11; 4:00 p.m.
Color War-grade vs grade
USY & Kadima
Sunday, May 23; 1:00 p.m.
DYI Guerilla Gardening & Seed Bombs
Don't Miss Out on the FUN!!!!
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Upcoming Community Programs |
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Jewish Rock Radio presents an
All-Star Yom Ha'atzmaut Celebration
Sunday, April 11 at 3:00 p.m. on Zoom
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Online Bereavement Support Group
Thursdays; 1:30-2:45 pm
Facilitated by Community Chaplain Rabbi Jonathan Katz
The next session begins March 17 for 6 weeks through February 10
Must pre-register - $36
Questions: 941-366-2224, Ext. 166
JNF Virtual Tours of Israel
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Have you already planned? |
Have you already included a gift to TBS in your will/estate plan? Please let us know as we want to recognize you among our members who are creating a legacy for the future of Temple Beth Sholom.
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Use Shopping as a Force for Good! |
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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.
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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.
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Sarasota, FL 34237
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