Temple Beth El of Williamsburg, VA
E-News
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Jill Hyman,
Synagogue Manager
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We continue with the theme that defines most of the rest of the Book of Exodus: the construction and institution of the Mishkan, the portable sanctuary that was the place of worship for the Israelites, and the House of God among the people, during the years of wandering in the midbar, the wilderness. Parashat Tetzaveh specifically focuses on the Cohanim, the Priests who perform the rituals and sacrifices on behalf of the people. Great detailed descriptions are given of the complex ritual garments of the Cohein Gadol, the High Priest, who was regally resplendent in gold and adornments of precious stones. Details are also given for the seven day period of sacrifices and rituals required to consecrate the priests for service. The Parashah ends with a short description of the golden altar upon which incense was offered, and how it, too, is to be consecrated.
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Torah Study
Thursday, March 5
10:30 am
Shabbat Services
Halyo Singers
Friday, March 6
7:30 pm
Shabbat Services
Saturday, March 7
10:00 am
NO TBE School, instead
Family Fun Day & Ice Cream
at
Baeplex Sports Studio
Sunday, March 8
10:00 am
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TBE Sings with Winsome
Sunday, March 8
3:00 pm
Purim Celebration
Monday, March 9
7:00 pm
Meditation & Mindfulness
Tuesday, March 10
4:00 pm
Program Committee
Tuesday, March 10
6:00 pm
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Thanks to this week's Shabbat sponsors
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March 6
Friday's Oneg is sponsored by David Rottman and Bob Winsor in loving memory of David's mother, Betty June Rottman.
Friday's Oneg is also sponsored by Corinne and Charles Garland in loving memory of their fathers, Maurice Welt and Jack Garland.
Suggestions for Friday Oneg include: grape juice, cookies, pastries, & fruit.
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March 7
Saturday's Kiddush luncheon is sponsored by Sondra Markoff in loving memory of her husband Edwin. Steve Alter is offering assistance.
Suggestions for Saturday Kiddush include: grape juice, challah, fruit, dips, chips, tuna or egg salad, hummus, sweets, & veggies.
When you wish to sponsor a Kiddush, please call or email Nancy Burstein at (757) 206-1447 or impresaria@cox.net.
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Temple Beth El celebrated 60 years of a vibrant Jewish community in Williamsburg on February 23. Like everything that happens at TBE, this wonderful evening was only possible because many people joined together to volunteer their talents and energy. I would like to thank everyone who made this a special event.
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Betsy Rossheim
Linda Maltz
Jill Hyman
Sylvia Scholnick
Paula Koz
Flo Gussman
Sheree Press
David Janoff
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Julie Wunibald
Rob Weinberg
Ben Motter
Lisa Motter
Diana Freedman
Dan Whitten
David Gussman
Andy Pekofsky
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Sue Portnoff
Neil Portnoff
Martha Hunsucker
Betsy Wolin
Elliot Wolin
David Katz
Mike Schulman
Everyone who attended
Toda Raba from Jill Whitten
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Halyo Singers Perform - March 6th
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The Halyo Singers will perform during services this
Friday, March 6.
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Celebrate TBE's 60th Birthday at the
Family Funday - March 8th
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Join the Party!
All TBE School-aged children and their families are invited to a Family Fun Day with your Temple Beth El friends at Baeplex Sports Studio.
Sunday, March 8, 2020
10 am - 12 pm
Experienced martial arts instructors will be on hand to make sure that kids learn and play in a safe and carefully supervised environment.
This fun day will include a
Create Your Own Sunday Ice Cream Sundae Bar
. BAEPLEX is located at 500 Bulifants Blvd in Williamsburg. RSVP to Jill Whitten at jillwhitten@gmail.com or (757)258-0182 by March 1.
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The UJC Annual Family Purim Carnival - March 8th
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Purim is just around the corner. Come join the fun, Sunday, March 8 from 12 - 2 pm, at the UJCVP, 401 City Center Boulevard, Newport News.
*Face painting *Amusements *Costume Contest *Carnival Games *Prizes *Raffle for attending a Megillah Reading
*Lunch & Hamantashen available for purchase.
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TBE Sings with Winsome March 8th
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TBE Sings
is being led by the music group Winsome and our very own Mike Schulman and Rob Weinberg. Please bring your singing voices and plan to have a fun musical afternoon.
All are welcome, Sunday, March 8 at 3 pm.
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Purim is Coming!
Mark Your Calendars - March 9th
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TBE's Purim Celebration will take place Monday night, March 9, starting at 7 pm. The evening will include the reading of the Megilah, our annual Hamantaschen Bake-Off, Purim skits by TBE School students, and schpiels performed by you!
Everyone is invited to participate by writing a spiel - a funny skit somewhat based on the Purim story - and presenting it that night. We are also looking for bakers to make and bring a few dozen Hamantaschen to enter in our contest. Please register in the Hamantaschen Bake-Off ahead of time by contacting Jill in the TBE Office. 'Walk-ins' will be happily eaten, but it will be helpful to have an idea ahead of time of how many competitors we'll have! Contact Rabbi David for more info.
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All deliveries of Shalach Manot have been made. If you have not received your package, please contact Jill to arrange for package pick-up.
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Williamsburg Presbyterian Visits - March 13th
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Williamsburg Presbyterian students will visit during Friday night services on March 13. Please bring a refreshment or dessert to share and stay to mingle.
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ISJL Fellow Visit - March 13th - March 15th
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This weekend will be the second of our two visits this year from Josh Altshuler, this year's Educational Fellow from the Institute for Southern Jewish Life. Josh will be assisting with services on Friday and Saturday, and will work with teachers and children during Religious School on Sunday.
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Simcha Shabbat - March 13
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Please join us Friday night, March 13, during services to commemorate Simcha Shabbat. We will recognize and celebrate anyone with simchas in March and receive blessings! In advance of March 13, please contact Jill at office@tbewilliamsburg.org with who's celebrating and the occasion.
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Conversational Hebrew March 18th
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Advanced Classes of Conversational Hebrew with Betty Ronnen return Wednesdays at 7 pm twice a month. The next class will be held March 18, at TBE. Other classes will be held April 1 and 22, May 6 and 20, and June 3 and 17. Contact Betty at bettybet@cox.net for curriculum details.
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Shabbat Kulanu - March 20th
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Shabbat Kulanu, TBE's family-oriented service, will take place Friday, March 20, starting at 6:30 pm.
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19th Annual Virginia Peninsula Jewish Film Festival
March 22nd
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Please join us for
Fiddler: A Miracle of Miracles, the next film of the Winter Series of the 19th Annual Jewish Film Festival. the film starts at 2 pm Sunday, March 22, in the theater at the Williamsburg Regional Library. All Winter Series films are free.
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A Sisterhood Program With Rabbi David:
An Introduction to Reconstructionist Judaism
March 24th
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Join us for a Sisterhood meeting starting promptly at 6:30 pm.
Then, we'll begin the evening's program at 7 pm,
"A Sisterhood Program With Rabbi David: An Introduction to Reconstructionist Judaism.”
All members of Sisterhood, and those women interested in becoming members are welcome. Please join us in the TBE Social Hall.
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HART & CNU host Dr. Richard Freund - March 25th
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The Historic Area Religions Together (HART) and Christopher Newport University present:
The Archaeology of the Holocaust: Vilna, Rhodes and Escape Tunnels, by Dr. Richard Freund, Wednesday, March 25 at 7 pm.
This event will be held at the Williamsburg United Methodist Church, 500 Jamestown Road, Williamsburg.
The program is free and open to all.
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Congregational Seder - April 9th
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SAVE-THE-DATE: 2nd Night, TBE Congregational Seder, Thursday, April 9, at 6:30 pm, at the Williamsburg Unitarian Universalists, 3051 Ironbound Road.
Prices are $18 for members, $36 for non-members, $12 for college students, $10 for children ages 4 - 14, and children under age 4 are free. Please call the office to reserve.
Space is limited.
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Gift Shop
Passover is right around the corner! The gift shop in the TBE lobby has a few items to make your table even more special, and others to get the kids involved in the holiday. Come take a look!
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Shabbat Zakein - April 11th
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SAVE-THE-DATE:
TBE's Caring Committee is proud to announce
Shabbat Zakein -
Shabbat for Our Elders,
Passover Edition
. This abbreviated Shabbat service will start at 11 am, Saturday, April 11, will last about an hour, and will be followed by a full Pesach Kiddush luncheon. Members of TBE's Caring Committee will help bring older members with transportation needs to and from services.
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21st Annual Blood Drive in Memory of Ali Kaplan - April 19th
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Greeters play a vital role in welcoming every person who comes into TBE. We’re looking for volunteers to be greeters at one service each month.
As a greeter, you provide a warm smile and a friendly welcome to all, as well as help our guests form their first impression of our congregation. For those already attending services, come a few minutes early to open up, and secure the temple at the end of services. For information contact Jill Hyman, Synagogue Manager, at (757) 220-1205 or at office@tbewilliamsburg.org.
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Please consider donating gently used children's books for toddlers to teens, for the Pediatric Unit at Sentara Regional Hospital. A donation box is located in the lobby of TBE. For more information, contact Elliott Wolin at ewolin@gmail.com.
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From the Safety and Security Committee
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The Safety and Security Committee and Rabbi David are working closely with the UJC and the Secure Community Network to evaluate TBE's security needs and priorities. Based on their recommendations, we will continue to improve security, including better outside lighting, new locks, an updated alarm and security camera system, and strengthening our doors and windows. A police presence at some TBE functions will continue.
Thanks to a generous donation, we are in the process of getting Automated External Defibrillators in case of heart attack. We have also added two professional first aid kits in the event of emergencies. If you would like to make a donation of any size to help ensure that TBE remains a safe, secure, and welcoming place for Jewish life here in Williamsburg, please be in touch. And, please
contact me
at ewolin@gmail.com if you have any questions. Elliott Wolin, Chair, TBE Safety & Security Committee
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Jill Hyman
Synagogue Manager
757-220-1205
Rabbi David Katz
757-206-1633
mobile 757-634-6407
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Temple Beth El, A Welcoming Synagogue In Williamsburg, Virginia
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