Beth El Life

Monthly Bulletin of Temple Beth El Congregation

February 2023 | Shevat - Adar 5783

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Calendar of Events

January Donations

Yahrzeits

Birthdays & Anniversaries

Upcoming Shabbat Worship

Friday February 3, 6:00 pm: Opera Shabbat: Worship and Dinner
Friday February 10, 4:00 pm: Kabbalat Shabbat at Azalea Trace
Friday February 10, 7:00 pm: Art Shabbat
Saturday February 11, 10:00 am: Bat Mitzvah of Veronica Bloomer at B'nai Israel Synagogue
Friday February 17, 7:00 pm: Shabbat Worship
Friday February 24, 7:00 pm: Shabbat Worship

Learning Opportunities

Torah Study - Exploring Exodus

Saturday February 4, 9:30 am: Temple Beth El
Saturday February 20, 9:30 am: Temple Beth El

Two Jews, Three Opinions

Tuesday February 14, 11:30 am: via Zoom
Tuesday February 28, 11:30 am: via Zoom

Torah on Tap

Tuesday February 7, 5:00 pm: Union Public House - this month’s topic will be “What does Judaism say about Euthanasia?" Please note new location.

Oneg Sponsors Needed

Onegs are a beautiful way to connect with fellow congregants after services, and sponsoring an Oneg is a wonderful opportunity to honor someone's memory on their yahrzeit, celebrate an anniversary or birthday, thank someone special, or for any other reason that has meaning to you.

We need your help! Click below to sign up, or to inquire about available dates.

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Temple Beth El's

Thirteenth Annual Poker Tournament

Saturday February 25th

Enjoy a night of fun, friendship, delicious food and deluxe prizes at TBE's largest fundraiser!

Buy in for the 'No Limit Hold 'em' tournament is $100 in advance (limited to the first 100 people) and $110 at the door.

Doors Open at 4:15

Play Begins at 5:00

To reserve your spot, contact Terry Gross at

850-434-3333, 850-449-1762 or via email.

Click below for additional details:

Poker Tournament

Upcoming Events

Friday February 3:

Opera Shabbat

Join us for a very special Shabbat as Temple Beth El welcomes Pensacola Opera’s Studio Artists.

The evening begins at 5:30 with a wine and cheese reception. At 6:00 p.m. we will gather in the sanctuary for a music-filled service featuring participation by the Studio Artists. Following worship, the artists will perform a collection of arias and show tunes.

After the concert, a covered-dish dinner will be held in the Max L. Bear Auditorium.

Opera Shabbat

Sunday February 5:

Tu B'Shevat Celebration

PJ Our Way and P.A.R.T.Y invite children ages 9 and up to enjoy kayaking at Bayview Park!

Meet at Temple Beth El at 10:45 am, or at Bayview Park at 11:00 am. Lunch will be provided. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Contact Nichole at 850-512-8348 or click below for more information:

Tu B'Shevat Celebration

Thursday February 9:

PJF Chai Discussion Group

The Pensacola Jewish Federation invites you to join us for a lively discussion: "Benjamin Netanyahu - he's back as Israel's Prime Minister, but is that good for Israel?"

The discussion will take place from 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm at Temple Beth El. Bring your lunch and a friend!

Click below for more information:

Chai Discussion

Wednesday February 15:

Sisterhood Luncheon

Our February Sisterhood Luncheon will welcome special guest Connie Bookman as she speaks on Homelessness in Pensacola.

Lunch will begin at noon in the Max L. Bear Auditorium.

Please RSVP below by Friday, February 10.

RSVP

More Information

Sunday March 5:

Purim Carnival

Grab your favorite Purim costume and join the Pensacola Jewish Federation for fun, games, food, face painting and more!

Families and children of all ages are welcome, and the fun will begin at 12:00 pm.

Contact Nichole at 850-512-8348 or click below for more information:

Purim Carnival

Veronica Bloomer Bat Mitzvah

My name is Veronica Bloomer and I will become Bat Mitzvah on February 11th, 2023. My family and I are all very excited. We have been in the area for almost 4 years and are so happy to be a part of the Jewish community here. Everyone has been so wonderful in welcoming us.

I am currently in 7th grade at Sims Middle School. I enjoy writing, reading, and painting. Both painting and writing allow me to express myself, which is why I like them so much. I also really love animals, and donate to the Humane Society. My Bat Mitzvah Project will be collecting food and treats for the local animal shelter.

My journey to Bat Mitzvah has definitely been long and arduous, but very rewarding. Regularly attending Shabbat services on Friday night, Saturday morning at B’nai Israel, and going to Sunday school may have been hectic but it is worth it to be able to see myself becoming a Jewish woman. I’m thankful to my family and everyone who’s helped me to reach this point. I consider myself lucky to be part of both Temple Beth El and B’nai Israel, having come from a large Jewish community in South Florida.

I’m so excited to have all of you hopefully join me at Temple Beth El for Friday night Shabbat services and at B’nai Israel on Saturday for a combined service on this joyous and important occasion. Please join us for Kiddush luncheon following the service.