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February 3-4, 2023
13 Shevat 5783
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Shalom AKSE Congregants and Friends of AKSE:
The Torah portion this Shabbat is Beshalach. The Shabbat on which we read this portion is called Shabbat Shirah, since it includes the Song of the Sea, We hope to welcome you at our in-person Shabbat services. The Kabbalat Shabbat service on Friday starts at 6 p.m. Shabbat morning services are at 9 a.m. Saturday. Shabbat afternoon services (Mincha/Ma'ariv) are at 5:00 p.m. Saturday this week. Cantor Redfern is officiating at services.
The Torah Talk this Shabbat is being given by Jonathan Jaffe. His topic is "Countries/Nations Can Change."
At Kiddush Saturday morning, we will celebrate both February Birthdays (with cake and ice cream) and Tu B'Shevat (with kugels, fruits, and nuts). All those with February birthdays will receive a special blessing.
This Shabbat's printed newsletter, which will be available at services, may also be viewed online here. You will find candle lighting, service and Havdalah times, service leaders, Torah and Haftorah readings, Kiddush info, and this week's Yahrzeits there.
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LAST FILM IN WINTER FILM FEST
An email was sent to congregants on Monday with the link to access our next film "The Women's Balcony." Look for a reminder email when the online viewing window begins this Saturday at 6:10 p.m. The viewing window continues through Tuesday, February 7. Join us for a Zoom discussion of the film, led by Sylvia Wagman, Tuesday, February 7 at 7 p.m. See details below.
TU B'SHEVAT CELEBRATION
Celebrate Tu B'Shevat with Cantor Redfern and Cantor Abe Golinkin on Sunday, February 5 from 7 to 7:30 p.m. via Zoom. See details below.
Marty Zukoff will be attending our Tuesday Mincha service (3:30 p.m. at the Siegel JCC) to recite Kaddish in observance of the Yahrzeit of his grandson Ben Zukoff. Please make an effort to attend to ensure a minyan.
The Jewish Federation of Delaware has released the results of the 2022 Community Study of Jewish Delaware and the Brandywine Valley. Access it here. See details below.
The February Shofar has been mailed to congregants. It is also available online here.
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Shabbat Shalom!
Martin
Martin Cohn
AKSE President
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NEW FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITY FOR AKSE AND SAVINGS FOR YOU
House of Kosher at 9806 Bustleton Ave.
in Philadelphia, 215-677-8100
House of Kosher is a kosher supermarket in northeast Philly. They offer a complete line of kosher foods--meat, dairy, prepared foods, pizza, sushi, baked goods, and packaged foods. Several of our congregants already shop there.
Here's the win-win opportunity:
1) Just mention our Shopper Code 2705 when you check out--2% of your purchase will be credited to AKSE. Applies each time you shop on any amount.
2) Any first-time customer who mentions our Shopper Code will receive a 10% discount on their shopping over $100.
They also deliver (for a fee) and offer catering. We will let everyone know if they begin regular deliveries to Delaware.
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AKSE PRESENTS - A WINTER FILM FESTIVAL
Viewing Window Saturday to Tuesday, February 4-7 for Final Film
The AKSE Education Committee is pleased to present three exciting films to members--one in December, a second in January and a third in February. Each film has a three-day viewing window for streaming online, followed by a discussion via Zoom. Access information for the last film has been emailed to members and will be emailed again at the start of the viewing period this Saturday evening.
Thanks to Scott Slomowitz and Irene Plotzker for leading engaging discussions of the first two films, The Levys of Monticello and The Jews and the Blues. The remaining film is The Women’s Balcony, online viewing window February 4-7, with discussion February 7 led by Sylvia Wagman.
Here are details:
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The Women's Balcony
A Film by Shlomit Nehama and Emil Ben-Shimon
Israel, 2016
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Language: Hebrew (with English subtitles)
96 minutes
Viewing window: Sat., Feb. 4, 6:10 PM - Tues., Feb. 7, 7 PM
Discussion: Tues., Feb. 7, 7 PM
Discussion leader: Sylvia Wagman
When the women’s balcony in an Orthodox synagogue collapses, the congregation falls into crisis. Charismatic young Rabbi David appears to be a savior after the accident, but slowly starts pushing his fundamentalist ways, testing the women’s friendships and causing a rift between the community’s women and men.
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CELEBRATE TU B’SHEVAT — JEWISH EARTH DAY
Sunday, February 5
7 - 7:30 PM via Zoom
Cantor Abe Golinkin will discuss some of the customs of Tu B'Shevat, Rosh Hashanah L'ilanot -- the New Year of the Trees. Then our own Cantor Yehoshua Redfern will lead us in songs of the holiday, with accompaniment on his guitar.
Cantor Golinkin graduated from the Belz School of Jewish Music of Yeshiva University. He is a famous Ba'al Kriah--an expert in chanting the Torah, Megillat Esther and other Biblical cantillations. Cantor Golinkin was a Ba'al Kriah and Chazan in several congregations in the Baltimore and Washington, DC area. He currently lives in Columbia, MD.
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THIS WEEK'S VIRTUAL EVENTS
Saturday, February 4 at 6:10 PM to Tuesday, February 7 at 7 PM--Viewing window for online streaming of film “The Women’s Balcony” (reminder email with access info will be sent to congregants when the viewing window begins)
Sunday, February 5 at 7 PM--Celebrate Tu B'Shevat with Cantor Redfern and Cantor Golinkin
Tuesday, February 7 at 7 PM--Discussion of film "The Women's Balcony" led by Sylvia Wagman
Wednesday, February 8 at 4 PM--Chug Ivri (Hebrew Speaking Club) hybrid with in person at Jewish Federation Board Room
Connection to all AKSE virtual events is the same (unless otherwise indicated) - either of two options:
1) Video and Audio on PC, tablet, or smartphone
Click on this link to join Zoom meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6280813362
2) Phone
Dial in to +1 646-558-8656 and input Meeting ID: 628 081 3362
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IN-PERSON SHABBAT SERVICES -
SHABBAT SHIRAH
This Friday and Saturday, Feb. 3 & 4
PLACE: Our home at 2412 Pennsylvania Avenue, Wilmington, DE 19806. Find it on Google Maps here. Our building entrance faces the parking lot behind Immanuel Church. Park on the side of the lot in front of our building. In the rare instance that there are no available parking spots there, use overflow parking nearby in the areas described here.
SERVICE TIMES:
Friday at 6 PM - Kabbalat Shabbat, Ma'ariv
Saturday at 9 AM - Shacharit, Torah reading, Musaf
Kiddush after services celebrating February birthdays and Tu B'Shevat
Saturday at 5:00 PM - Mincha, Study, Ma'ariv
Saturday at 6:07 PM - Havdalah
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IN-PERSON MINCHA SERVICE
Tuesdays at 3:30 PM
Join us for a weekly Mincha service. The services are in the Siegel JCC Kehillah Lounge (to the left of the JCC Lobby--formerly called the Senior Lounge). Thank you to our friends at the JCC for making this space available to us.
If the weather is nice, we will hold services outside in the courtyard adjacent to the Kehillah Lounge. Please note that face masks are now recommended but not required.
Marty Zukoff will be attending this Tuesday to recite Kaddish in observance of the Yahrzeit of his grandson Ben Zukoff. Please make an effort to attend to ensure a minyan.
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IN-PERSON SHACHARIT SERVICE
Thursdays at 9 AM
We are holding Shacharit services with Torah reading on Thursday mornings, in our building at 2412 Pennsylvania Ave. Please plan to join us.
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CHUG IVRI - Hebrew Speaking Club
Wednesday, February 8 at 4 PM
The next session of our popular Chug Ivri is Wednesday, February 8 from 4 to 5 p.m.
The Chug Ivri is composed of people who are at different levels in their knowledge of, and ability to speak, Hebrew. We help each other, so feel free to join us.
The Chug Ivri is now hybrid. You may attend in person in the Jewish Federation of Delaware Board Room (2nd floor of Siegel JCC building) or virtually via Zoom.
Zoom connection info - either of two options:
1) Video and Audio on PC, tablet, or smartphone
Click on this link to join Zoom meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6280813362
2) Phone Dial in to +1 646-558-8656 and input Meeting ID: 628 081 3362
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The AKSE Education Committee is continuing a new program on Shabbat mornings. Torah Talks are taking the place of sermons or Divrei Torah. These talks are being led by members of the AKSE community, as well as by members of the wider Jewish community.
A variety of formats are available to those who volunteer to lead Torah Talks: traditional Divrei Torah, short discussions of ethical or historical questions raised by the text, reflections on seasonal holidays and traditions, and talks that connect with the speakers’ personal interests and expertise in Jewish culture. Our goal is to bring variety, innovation, and creativity to Shabbat learning. Look for announcements of the speakers and topics for upcoming Torah Talks in future Shofars and email newsletters.
If you have wisdom to share, a favorite parsha to delve into, or a special interest to showcase, please get in touch with Lisa Elliott (lelliott50@comcast.net) or Harriet Ainbinder (haza@verizon.net) to schedule your Torah Talk.
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ANN JAFFE PUBLISHES MEMOIR
The release of Ann Jaffe's memoir, "The Burden and Blessing of Memory," was announced in articles in the December issues of the Shofar and Jewish Living Delaware. It is her firsthand account of what happened to her family before, during, and after the war.
Ann's daughter Linda has informed us that, if you want to purchase the book, the best source is the publisher, Lulu.com. Proceeds from the book will benefit the Ann Jaffe Tolerance and Holocaust Education Fund, and purchasing her book from Lulu.com will maximize the amount going to this worthy cause. Click here to go directly to the page for Ann's book in Lulu.com.
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Jewish Federation of Delaware has released the results of the 2022 Community Study of Jewish Delaware & the Brandywine Valley. The Study, a socio-demographic portrait of the Jewish community in Delaware and the Brandywine Valley, was prepared by an independent professional team from Brandeis University.
Highlights of the study were presented in a Town Hall on Tuesday, Jan. 31. The presentation was recorded and is posted on the Federation website. The Executive Summary, Full Report, and Appendices are also available to download on the Federation website. Access them here.
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Office Hours
Our office hours are 10 AM to 2 PM Monday to Thursday (except holidays). During these times our Office Manager will be in the office and respond promptly to emails (office@AKSE.org and bookkeeper@AKSE.org) and phone calls (302-762-2705).
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Bring Your Shoes to Shul
Our successful shoe recycling project continues. C lean out your closets and start looking under your bed for gently used shoes. Every pair you recycle means shoes for those in need, extra funds for us, and less landfill waste. A triple mitzvah! See details here.
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Purchase Gift Cards and Support AKSE
It's FAST ..... It's FUN ..... It's EASY. AKSE receives 5% of the face value of the gift card and it does not cost you a penny extra!
Gift Cards Available:
ShopRite, ACME, Super G ($50, $100 denominations),
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