February 10, 2023 * Parshat Yitro

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Todah Rabbah for your Kindness

"And Yitro rejoiced over all the kindness that God had shown Israel when delivering them from the Egyptians." Shemot / Exodus Chapter 18, Verse 9

This past week we sent a me ssage to our Kol Ami community asking to help a family in need.

Thank you so much to those who reached out with offers of help and opening up your homes to Zahara and Hisham Bader as Hisham goes through treatment at Moffitt. Unfortunately, he is no longer able to receive treatment here in Tampa and is looking to continue elsewhere. See the note of appreciation from Elion below.

There were so many people who reached out to offer ideas support. It certainly shows the strength and generosity of our kehillah (community).

Todah Rabbah,

Rabbi Blatt

Yesterday the family found out that Hisham's numbers were no longer good enough for Moffitt to feel that they had a reasonable chance of succeeding, and they withdrew their offer to treat.

What you and your community have mobilized is a beautiful thing. And if it at all feels that it was efforts wasted, know this -- I have been forwarding them these generous, gracious acts of kindness by complete strangers, and it has moved them in ways that has touched their hearts and souls, a gift davka at this moment.

The good news, if there is such a thing, is that their doctors in Israel have hooked them up with a Cancer Center in Buffalo, who for various reasons believe that they have what to do......They fly Sunday night. If you have any ideas or suggestions, all thoughts are welcomed.

And in the meantime, so many thanks for all of this. And please pass those sentiments on to the many people in your network that put themselves out and were willing to make a home for Zohara as she prays for success in his treatment.

Shabbat Shalom,

Eilon Schwartz

eilonschwartz@gmail.com

Shabbat Shalom!

Friday Night 3-5th Grade Shabbat at 6:30pm

Saturay Morning

8:30am - Weekly Prophet (in person and via zoom and the link above)

9:30am - Shabbat Services - Kids Korner Babysitting available

Following services there will be a Kiddush Luncheon sponsored by Sisterhood

Kiddush Conversation with Rabbi Blatt:

Israel and Judicial Reform

Saturday, February 11 after Shabbat morning services

Several weeks ago Israeli government officials announced a plan to make changes to the Israeli Judicial system. Some welcome the review and believe it is needed to make a stronger Israel. Some say that this will be the end of democracy in Israel. (And some say both!) We will come together to understand the proposed changes and the outcomes it could possibly have on the Israeli government.

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