Beth El Bulletin

October 20, 2020 - 2 Cheshvan, 5781

BETH EL BEACHES

Rabbi: Michael Matuson, D.H.L., D.D.

Cantorial Soloist: Laurie Simmons

2020-2021 Executive Board Member

President: Charlie Frohman

Vice President: Rachel Marcus-Hendry Mitchell

Interim Treasurer: Chip Morris

Secretary: Joy Shultz

2020-2021 Committee Chairs

Worship & L/T Finance: Neal Goldman

Facilities: Ron Van

Education Director: Vickie Kennedy

Membership: Grace Belkin

Library: Bobby Adler

Archives: Chip Morris

Education: Ilyse Greene

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BETH EL HAPPENINGS

IMPORTANT!

New Protocol for Rabbi's Thursday morning zoom discussion group and Friday morning zoom Torah study. As of this week, please rsvp in advance (no later than the day before) if you are planning to attend. Thank you for your time and understanding. You can email Elissa at elissa@bethelbeaches.org

ALL SERVICES AND EVENTS AT BETH EL ARE SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. WE WILL BE RE-EVALUATING ON A WEEKLY BASIS!

Prayer book return drop off times:

Tuesday, October 20th 9 am - 3 pm

Thursday, October 22nd 9 am - 12 noon

Masks are required during drop off.

If these times do not work for you, please email elissa@bethelbeaches.org to make arrangements.

We can all use some good news. Please submit anything you would like to share with your Beth El family by Thursday at 5 PM to elissa@bethelbeaches.org.

Share your joys, accomplishments, bragging rights of someone you love, children, grandchildren or anything else that is good and you want to shout it from the rooftop. Your Beth El family wants to share in your happiness.

I can't wait to hear from you and all the good news!

Click here to email Elissa some good news!

BETH EL RELIGIOUS SCHOOL

Together Educating And Motivating (TEAM)

Contact MISS VICKIE for more information at vickie@bethelbeaches.org

2020-2021 SCHOOL REGISTRATION FORM

MEDICAL RELEASE FORM

Tzedakah Project

Replenish the Pantries Food Drive

During these challenging times we know that food insecurity is, unfortunately, a huge concern in many families. There are families who are utilizing food banks for the first time. Local food pantries are experiencing exceptionally high demand and facing critical shortages. This is due, in part, to the rise in unemployment and homelessness in our community linked to Covid19. The food pantries do a fantastic job of providing for those in need but they need help keeping their pantries stocked.

Beth El congregants are invited to join the Religious School for the Tzedakah Project. We are looking forward to the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of members of our community.

Details and suggestions:

Food will be collected at Beth El December 2-3. Members of the education committee will transport to the collection site. The food is then distributed to over 20 local food pantries.
What is needed (but not limited to):

NO fresh items, anything packaged in glass or anything with an expired date

Canned goods

Pasta
Rice
Cereals
Oatmeal
Boxed Milk
Cooking Oil
Condiments

Sugar
Flour
Coffee
Tea
Juices
Cooking Oil
Canned meats (tuna, salmon, chicken, etc,)
Grocery store gift cards

Lot's of learning! Rabbi zoomed on by to enrich the learning and have some fun.

By Grace Belkin

Episode 2

When I was...

When I was 16 (it was a busy year), our Jewish sorority decided to hold a “bizarre bazaar” downtown in a small storefront on Beale Street in Memphis. Normally, we would hold some type of event to raise money for a targeted recipient. That year we decided to hold a bazaar downtown, having collected gently used clothing and selling to those less fortunate than us. This was a real eye-opener for so many of us were privileged beyond comprehension. As we set up the store, knowing this was a 3 day event, we were worried that we had seriously underestimated the demand for socks and shoes and dresses and coats. And we were right. Setting up Friday @8 :00 a.m., we were bombarded by the neighborhood residents looking for deals. When you have someone standing in front of you looking for a pair of socks for 15 cents (which was all she could afford), how could I not sell her 5 pair of socks for 14 cents? Well, I couldn’t, but we were negotiating, so I asked her if she could spare the other penny for a pair of shoes? The look on her face as she realized what was going on brought tears to my eyes. We hugged and she left and I stood there for a long time reflecting on my good fortune. Not that I was thinking about my privilege but about how she must have felt.

Rewarding and depressing at the same time.

BETH EL BROTHERHOOD

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BETH EL SISTERHOOD

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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.

BRICK ORDER FORM

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Hello Beth-El Beaches Family,

We hope this email finds all of you in safe & healthy quarters.

We want to assure you that we take the health and well-being of our community, customers, and associates very seriously. Like you, we're closely monitoring the quickly developing effects of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

To help prevent the spread of COVID-19, we will practice social distancing yet remain "OPEN FOR BUSINESS" with convenient, affordable and daily delivery* of Kosher style Dinner Meal Kits, fresh nutritious Power Salad family style Bowls, Bubbe&Zeyde meal portions available with free delivery, GF Pizza/Dessert Fun Kits and Kiddush by the pound.

Also presenting Covid-19 delivered, set up on site and staffed*

Mitzvah Celebration Meal Kit Packages (max10 guests) to go !

Deliveries M-W-F 3-5pm

*additional charge

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(904) 303 - 9303

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