July 30-31, 2021
22 Av 5781
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Shalom AKSE Congregants and Friends of AKSE:
We hope to welcome you in our building for at least one in-person service this Shabbat. Kabbalat Shabbat services are at 6:30 p.m. Friday. Shabbat morning services are at 9 a.m. Saturday. And Shabbat afternoon services (Mincha/Ma'ariv) are at 7:45 p.m. Saturday. Because both Rabbi Saks and Cantor Redfern are on vacation, we shall not be connecting via Zoom at Kabbalat Shabbat or Havdalah. See details below.
This Shabbat's printed newsletter, which will be available at services, may also be viewed online here. You will find candle lighting, service and Havdalah times, service leaders, Torah and Haftorah readings, and this week's Yahrzeits there.
Safety guidelines for in-person attendees may be found in the printed newsletter. Note that documentation of COVID-19 vaccination is required for anyone wishing to be treated as fully vaccinated under the guidelines. Thanks to many congregants who have already presented documentation. The documentation need only be presented once, either in advance to the office or at the door for an event. Congregants will soon be receiving a mailing with information about High Holiday services and the response that is needed from all congregants who wish to attend in-person services on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.
AKSE is sponsoring a very special Zoom event this Monday at 11 a.m. that you won't want to miss. The Bayit Brigade, which assists lone soldiers with housing, will present a panel of lone soldiers to describe their experiences and answer our questions. See details below--please note the special Zoom connection info. The August j-VOICE Monthly includes an article about AKSE's support of the Bayit Brigade.
Our own Rich Plotzker has published a blog article in the Times of Israel about his experience at the recent rally against antisemitism in Washington, DC.
Friday is the deadline for Yizkor Book responses. If you still have not acted, submit your response to the office right away so that we can honor the memory of your departed loved ones. See details below.
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YIZKOR BOOK RESPONSES - LAST CALL
If you have not yet sent in your Yizkor Book form and you want your loved ones to be included, you must send them in NOW. The High Holidays come early this year, and the deadline for this year's Yizkor Book is TODAY. If you have any questions, please call (302-287-3344) or email (MARosenberg18@gmail.com) me.
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VIRTUAL EVENTS THIS WEEK
NO Kabbalat Shabbat or Havdalah Zoom events this Friday and Saturday (These services will be in-person only this Shabbat).
Monday, August 2 at 11 a.m. -- Lone Soldier Live Panel, hosted by the Bayit Brigade (see details below)
Please note special Zoom connection info - either of two options:
1) Video and Audio on PC, tablet, or smartphone
2) Phone Dial in to +1 646-558-8656 and input Meeting ID: 890 2647 7650, Passcode: 351411.
Wednesday, August 4 -- Parsha & Pizza--Mincha at 5:45 p.m., class at 6 p.m.
Zoom Connection - either of two options:
1) Video and Audio on PC, tablet, or smartphone
Click on this link to join Zoom meeting:
2) Phone
Dial in to +1 646-558-8656 and input Meeting ID: 628 081 3362
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IN-PERSON SHABBAT SERVICES
This Friday and Saturday, July 30-31
PLACE: Our new home at 2412 Pennsylvania Avenue, Wilmington, DE 19806. Find it on Google Maps here. Park in the parking lot behind Immanuel Church. Our building entrance faces the parking lot.
SERVICE TIMES:
Friday at 6:30 PM - Mincha, Kabbalat Shabbat, Ma'ariv
Saturday at 9 AM - Shacharit, Torah reading, Musaf, followed by Kiddush
Saturday at 7:45 PM - Mincha, Torah reading, Ma'ariv
Saturday at 8:58 PM - Havdalah
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IN-PERSON OUTDOOR MINCHA SERVICE
Tuesdays, August 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 at 3:30 PM
Join us for an outdoor Mincha service. The services take place at the Siegel JCC, in the parking lot past the swimming pool.
If you would like to sit during the service, please bring a lawn chair or other portable chair; also, please bring a siddur. Consistent with current CDC regulations, mask wearing is only required for those who are not fully vaccinated.
If you plan to attend, please let Rabbi Saks know by texting or phoning him at 302-494-7928 or emailing him at stevensaks5@gmail.com. That way we can ensure a minyan and also inform you of any changes due to weather. A decision will be made by 12 noon on the day of the service in case of inclement weather.
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LONE SOLDIER LIVE PANEL
Monday, August 2 at 11 AM via Zoom
Bayit Brigade presents a program via Zoom in gratitude to AKSE for their support. So who is a "lone soldier"? Where are they from and what drives them to serve in the Israeli army? Come meet Bayit Brigade lone soldiers and hear their story. Why did they join the IDF? What was their experience like?
Please note special Zoom connection info - either of two options:
1) Video and Audio on PC, tablet, or smartphone
2) Phone Dial in to +1 646-558-8656 and input Meeting ID: 890 2647 7650, Passcode: 351411.
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WARREN BUFFETT AND MUSSAR
Thursday, August 12 at 7 PM via Zoom
Eric Doroshow will present an intriguing program via Zoom. Warren Buffett is one of the most successful investors of all time, with a net worth of $109 billion. Although not Jewish, Buffett acquired his fortune utilizing many of the Jewish philosophical precepts known as Mussar. Join us for a fascinating discussion about how vast wealth accumulation and Jewish philosophy intersect in some unexpected ways.
Zoom connection info - either of two options:
1) Video and Audio on PC, tablet, or smartphone
2) Phone Dial in to +1 646-558-8656 and input Meeting ID: 628 081 3362
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An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.
- Benjamin Franklin
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Here's how to send honey greetings to fellow AKSE members (deadline is August 13):
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Here's how to send honey greetings to non-member family and friends (shipping charge of $5.50/jar applies now):
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RABBI SAKS IS AVAILABLE FOR IN-PERSON MEETINGS
Here is Rabbi Saks in his office in our new building. He welcomes in-person meetings there. To schedule a meeting, please contact him at stevensaks5@gmail.com or 302-494-7928 or through the shul office.
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The July-August 2021 SHOFAR is available online.
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Office Hours
Our office hours are 10 AM to 2 PM Monday to Thursday. During these times at least one of our office staff will be in the office and respond promptly to emails (office@AKSE.org and bookkeeper@AKSE.org) and phone calls (302-762-2705).
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Bring Your Shoes to Shul
Our successful shoe recycling project continues at our new location. C lean out your closets and start looking under your bed for gently used shoes. Every pair you recycle means shoes for those in need, extra funds for us, and less landfill waste. A triple mitzvah! See details here.
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Shop at Amazon and Earn Money for AKSE
Visit the AKSE website and scroll down to the "Shop at Amazon" link. Once this link is clicked, any purchases you make from Amazon will earn AKSE 4%-10% of your purchase total! See the AKSE website for further instruction. Let your friends and family know how easily they too can raise funds for AKSE!
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Purchase Gift Cards and Support AKSE
It's FAST ..... It's FUN ..... It's EASY. AKSE receives 5% of the face value of the gift card and it does not cost you a penny extra!
Gift Cards Available:
ShopRite, ACME, Super G ($50, $100 denominations),
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ADAS KODESCH SHEL EMETH
2412 Pennsylvania Ave.
Wilmington, DE 19806
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