February 1, 2022 - 30 Shevat, 5782
BETH EL BEACHES
Rabbi: Michael Matuson, D.H.L., D.D.
Cantorial Soloist: Laurie Simmons
2021-2022 Executive Board Member
Co-Presidents: Karen Freedman & Tammy Shumer
Past President: Charlie Frohman
Vice President: Rachel Marcus-Hendry Mitchell
Treasurer: Rob Udell
Secretary: Joy Shultz
2021-2022 Committee Chairs
Adult Education: Stacey Jewesak & Hanna Moore
Archives: Chip Morris
Education Director: Vickie Kennedy
Education: Ilyse Greene
Facilities: Ron Van & Buzzy Klausner
Library: Bobby Adler
Membership: Grace Belkin & Holly Udell
Ritual/Worship: Brad Leiser
Ways & Means: Lori Shapiro
BETH EL HAPPENINGS
Save the dates: upcoming events at Beth El:

February 27th 10:30 AM Purim Carnival

March 20th 4 PM Not your Ordinary Passover (Yes, it’s a Food Event) 

April 23rd 7 PM Drive-in Movie-night at Beth El!

More information to follow as dates get closer.
In case you missed Jews and the Supreme Court, you are in luck. Click the link below to watch this wonderful program.
Thank you to our sponsors!

Tikkun Olam
David and Charlene Cohen
David and Julie Marco

Shalom Rav
Ira and Laurie Berger
MG and Donna Orender
Crucial Care/Mike and Tammy Shumer

Tikvah
Bob and Jane Hersh
Michael and Karen Freedman
John Mitchell and Rachel Marcus-Mitchell
I don’t…

get it. I thought I left winter back in Memphis and Atlanta only to find it back here. We left New Jersey 29 years ago to get away from the cold after the 17th combination of snow flurries, snow storms, iced roads, and two broken fingers going to the mailbox. You ask “Going to the mailbox”? Well, not really going. More like sliding, stopping myself with my hands from sliding into the street (much like the Olympic bobsleds). I wasn’t worried so much about being in the street as we were the last home on the cul-de-sac. I got the mail, then looked down at my frozen and deformed “pinkies”. One splint on one hand and another splint on the other. Interesting to see me driving! Oops, I veered off subject (which I am inclined to do). Anyway, this cold spell has thrown me off. As I steer (driving reference, see above) back to the topic at hand, I know here the cold will dissipate and I ‘ll be complaining about the heat. Gotta’ go…my closet is a mess! Stay warm and bundled up and see you, you know where.

Grace Belkin
Membership Chair

BETH EL RELIGIOUS SCHOOL
Together Educating And Motivating (TEAM)
Contact MISS VICKIE for more information at vickie@bethelbeaches.org
Beth El, The Beaches Synagogue Religious School seeks educator with warmth, vision, and collaborative spirit, to create a meaningful educational experience for our students in Grades K-7. Our Synagogue is a diverse, inclusive, and active Reform congregation located in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.
·       Requirements:
-Love of children
-Love of Judaism

         Job Type: Part-time. August- May Sundays 9:00-12:00
Contact: Vickie Kennedy vickie@bethelbeaches.org 904-273-9100
BETH EL BROTHERHOOD
BETH EL SISTERHOOD
Sisters (and friends) staying strong! You are invited!

 —Bone Builders— strong person, strong bones. Bone Builders include warmups, balance, strength, and cool-downs, to maintain or increase strength and rebuild bone matrix. 

Come try it out! Zoom on Tuesday and Friday mornings (twice a week) at 9:30 am. Contact Bobby Adler for more information and the link. b.adler4315@gmail.com

— Yoga Shalom zooms at 10:30 on Wednesday mornings. This beautiful practice can be gentle or vigorous, and incorporates prayers from the morning service. Please contact Elaine Bergstrom for the link. sumieb43@comcast.net
FRESH FROM THE KILN
ORDER YOUR RED-HOT BRICKS NOW!

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.

Contact her at poopsiek@gmail.com or call her at 904-662-4339.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Simple ways to help donate to Beth El without leaving your home or affecting your wallet!
Want to ship homemade chicken soup to those you love? Whether someone is sick or just needs to feel a little of "home", you can reach out to and her name is Betsy Maselek. When you place an order, 5% of your purchase will come back to Beth El. grandma@grandmaschickensoup.com
Shop on Amazon? Simply select "Beth El-the Beaches Synagogue Inc" as your charity and activate AmazonSmile in the app or online. They'll donate a portion of your eligible purchases to us.
How it works:
1. Open the Amazon app on your phone
2. Select the main menu (=) & tap on "AmazonSmile" within Programs & Features
3. Select "Beth El-the Beaches Synagogue Inc" as your charity
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to activate AmazonSmile in the mobile app 
BETH EL SPONSOR
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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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  • A personalized leaf or rock for our Tree of Life
  • An inscribed Prayer Book for our Sanctuary

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