Congregation Tifereth Israel
August 6 - 14
Ekev
Shabbat Shalom!
In This Edition
This Week's Service Times
Jewish Learning Opportunities
School, Youth & Families
High Holiday Information
How to Support Your Synagogue
Updates
SHABBAT
join us on zoom for these shabbat events
All morning and evening minyanim, holiday, and Shabbat services are being held via ZOOM and can be accessed through the links below or by calling
929-205-6099 or 312-626-6799 and entering the appropriate Meeting ID. If you need help learning how to join a ZOOM meeting, please check out this

The password for all our Zoom meetings is "tifereth". Please note, if you use the links we send out, you will likely not be asked to enter the password, but just in case, know that the password is "tifereth".
Would you like an aliyah during a virtual Shabbat service? Click HERE or contact Rabbi Hillel Skolnik at 614-928-3297.
Erev Shabbat
Kabbalat Shabbat Service
ZOOM Link/Meeting ID: 416257518/Password: tifereth
Shabbat Begins

Shabbat
Shabbat Warmup: Torah Talks
ZOOM Link/Meeting ID: 628202612/Password: tifereth
Shabbat Morning Service
ZOOM Link/Meeting ID: 628202612/Password: tifereth
Israel Shabbat Discussion Group
(Discussion will start 15 minutes after the end of services on the same link).

Discuss the latest in Israel news over after services with a lay-led discussion about a recent article. Led by Rob Cohen.

Shabbat Ends
Friday, August 7
6:00 pm

8:28 pm

Saturday, August 8
9:00 am

9:30 am

approx. 12:15







9:28 pm
DAILY SERVICES
Sunday, August 9
Morning Minyan @ 9:00 am
ZOOM Link/Meeting ID: 777187544
Password: tifereth

Evening Minyan @ 5:30 pm
ZOOM Link/Meeting ID: 744444213
Password: tifereth

Monday - Thursday, August 10 - 13
Morning Minyan @ 7:30 am
ZOOM Link/Meeting ID: 678807396
Password: tifereth

Evening Minyan @ 5:30 pm
ZOOM Link/Meeting ID: 744444213
Password: tifereth

Friday, August 14
Morning Minyan @ 7:30 am
ZOOM Link/Meeting ID: 678807396
Password: tifereth

Kabbalat Shabbat Service @ 6:00 pm
ZOOM Link/Meeting ID: 416257518
Password: tifereth
this week we remember
online siddurim
To make it easier to participate in online services, the Rabbinical Assembly has made their Shabbat and Festival siddur available online as a free download in this et tzarah (time of trouble). In addition, Cantor Chomsky has made PDFs of the transliterated weekday siddurim available using the following links:
CLASSES & EVENTS
how to read the jewish bible
Fridays
8:15 am
NEXT: August 7
All are welcome to join this long-running Friday morning book group. We will be starting to discuss "How to Read the Jewish Bible," by Marc Brettler. No advance preparation is required. Drop in and out as you please. Led by Rabbi Alex Braver. All are welcome.

Meeting ID: 334951636
Password: tifereth
welcoming shabbat mindfulness practice
Fridays
3:00 pm
NEXT: August 7
Join Beth Brown each week to explore and experience two new meditation techniques from a Jewish perspective. We will ease ourselves away from the stresses of the week in preparation for Shabbat. Beginners and those with “Beginner’s Mind” are all welcome.

Meeting ID: 94107344940
Password: tifereth
perek yomi
Tuesdays
8:30 am
NEXT: August 11
Explore a new chapter of the Hebrew Bible for each day with Rabbi Skolnik, starting with "In the beginning" and moving onward from there! Drop in for a few sessions, or make it a regular part of your week! Also available on Facebook Live (no account needed).

Meeting ID: 999332791
Password: tifereth
hebrew crash course level ll
Tuesdays
6:15 pm
NEXT: August 11
Already know the Hebrew Aleph-Bet? Review your reading skills while learning basic Hebrew prayer vocabulary, grammar, and phrases as we study familiar prayers like Adon Olam and Lecha Dodi.

Classes are led by long-time Columbus Hebrew teacher Pamela Feldman-Hill and offered for FREE in partnership with the National Jewish Outreach Project.
short story group
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Wednesdays
10:30 am
NEXT: August 12
Join our lively discussions of intriguing stories that engage and entertain. For more information, contact Joy.

Meeting ID: 243651229
Password: tifereth
lunch/zoom/learn:
Antiracist Book Club
Wednesday
12:00 pm
UPCOMING: August 12
& August 19

Due to popular demand, we’ve added two additional lunch & learn sessions to continue discussing How to be an Antiracist.

We’re committed to the work of undoing white supremacy and systemic racism, both through our social justice work with BREAD and other interfaith partners, and through continued opportunities for learning.

Meeting ID: 85402370218
Password: tifereth
rashi +
Thursdays
8:30 am
NEXT: August 13
With careful reading and lively discussion, come study the classic commentary of Rashi (Rabbi Shlomo ben Yitchak) and other medieval Torah commentators. Knowledge of Hebrew is not necessary. New students are welcome.

Meeting ID: 479161707
Password: tifereth
YOUTH & FAMILIES
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boker tov zoom
NEXT: Sunday, August 16
Join Rabbi Braver and Youth & Family Director Morgan Levin every 1st & 3rd Sunday morning at 11:30 am for a special program for our youngest members and their grown ups.

Meeting ID: 526873863
Password: tifereth
High Holiday Information
Have questions about the High Holidays? 
days of awe: spiritual preparation for the high holy days zoom classes
Tuesdays
August 25 - September 8 @ 7pm

Meeting ID: 86424467122
Password: tifereth

August 25 How Can I Pray If I Can’t Pay Attention? Finding Kavanah (Focus) In A Time of Zoom Services — Rabbi Braver

September 1 Shofar Sho Good: The “How” and “Why” of Shofar —
Rabbi Skolnik 

September 8 Tu(r)ning Our Musical Souls Toward the Yamim Nora’im — Cantor Chomsky
sacred sanctuary moments
with TI clergy
The last time we were able to use our building together was almost five months ago. We miss seeing you, and we’re sure you miss being together in our sanctuary! We are thrilled to offer you the opportunity to join a member of the clergy in the main sanctuary for a few moments in front of the Ark and a special New Year’s blessing.

Sign-up for a ten-minute slot here. Masks and social distancing will be required at all times. Only members living in the same household may sign up for a slot together.
UPDATES
bread notice
Tuesday, August 11th
7:00 pm
Focus: Restorative Practices campaign. 

This event will be in the parking lot of Christ United Methodist Church (1480 Zettler Road, Columbus, OH 43227). In an effort to stay socially distant and safe, we are asking that all participants stay in their vehicles.  
OR You can watch live on the BREAD Facebook page (you can watch the rebroadcast after the event using the same link) OR Dial in using BREAD's conference call line at 7:00 pm and dial (605) 313-4818 Access Code: 725032#

If you missed the event on Tuesday, August 3, on Elder Care and Municipal ID, featuring a beautiful speech by Rabbi Skolnik:
Want to see the video of last night's event? Click here.
Want to check out short clips of the events? Click here.

Here's what you can do right now:
1) Call Mayor Ginther's office and urge him to meet with BREAD to implement real solutions to the problems that we see. Dial (614) 645-7671 or (614) 645-2425.
2) Check on the seniors in your life. Many are more isolated than usual given the pandemic. Check out Caringwire.com for resources for seniors regardless of income. 
Call Senior Options at (614) 525-6200 for resources.
update on spotlight 2020: cantor chomsky's opus
Share your love of and appreciation for Cantor Chomsky and his 38 years of service and friendship at Congregation Tifereth Israel. Submit a short video (no more than 1 to 2 minutes, please) of you, alone or with family and friends, telling Cantor Chomsky (and Susan!) how you feel and wishing him well in the next stage of his life - making aliyah and becoming a grandparent! Your video will be shared on social media and/or compiled into a longer collection.

For instructions on how to participate in this project, click HERE.
hospitalizations
We will continue to do our best to remain in touch with hospitalized members and/or their families as the current health crisis evolves. In-person hospital visits are not possible at this time and most area hospitals have stopped sharing their patient census information with us, at least for the time being. As a result, we are relying on our members to let us know if they, a loved one, or a friend has been hospitalized. Please contact
Rabbi Skolnik at 614-928-3297 or Rabbi Braver at 614-928-3294 with this information. Thank you for your help and patience as we continue to support each other through this very challenging time.
doing business with tifereth israel
The safest, most effective way to make membership payments and contributions while the synagogue remains closed is to use our electronic payment options. Electronic payments are not only efficient, but support the social distancing requirements demanded by the current health crisis. If you prefer, payments and contributions can also be made by phone.

LOGIN TO YOUR MEMBERSHIP ACCOUNT
You can access your account by going to the Tifereth Israel website and clicking on "Member Login" at the top of the page. If you need help logging in, please contact Navah Moore at 614-928-3284.

PAY BY PHONE
Use your credit card or make an electronic funds transfer directly from your bank account. For donations, including yahrzeit donations, please contact call Joy Contreras at
614-928-3291 or Virginia Terry at
614-928-3288.
SUPPORT YOUR SYNAGOGUE
& ITS MEMBERS
Entryway paving bricks available

Paving bricks at Tifereth Israel's parking lot entrance are available to purchase. An 8x8 brick with up to six lines of text (each containing up to 18 characters per space) costs $360. A 4x8 brick with up to three lines of text (each containing up to 18 characters) costs $180. Those interested in purchasing a brick should contact Interim Executive Director Laura Moskow Sigal at 614-928-3269.
Support CTI through Amazon Smile

Help provide needed funds to Tifereth Israel, without changing your shopping habits. AmazonSmile is operated by Amazon and has the same products, prices, and shopping features as Amazon.com. But when you shop on AmazonSmile, 0.5% of your purchase is donated to Tifereth Israel. Search for us by name when you log into your account.
Kroger Community Rewards

Tifereth Israel also earns through the Kroger Community Rewards program. If you have a Kroger Plus card, please register it with the program and select Congregation Tifereth Israel to receive a donation based on your purchases each time you use your card. Please encourage your family and friends to use both of these services when they shop.
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