January 31, 2023 - 9 Shevat, 5783

^{February 1st -} 5:30 PM Brotherhood Night at Jax Clay Target Sports

^{February 5th -} 5:30 PM Sisterhood Tu B’Shvat seder

^{February 10th -} 7 PM Sisterhood-led Shabbat

^{February 17th -} 5:30 PM Senior Singles Dinner

^{February 22nd -} 6 PM Adult Education

^{February 23rd -} 6 PM Brotherhood Dinner with the Rabbi

^{March 4th -} 6 PM "And You Thought You Knew Purim"

When do you call the caring committee?

When you need support during difficult times. When you have a life cycle event.

All calls are held in the strictest of confidence. 904-273-9100

Need transportation to Beth El for services? Jewish Family Community Services offers free transportation to services.

Please contact Nicole Brown 904-394-5724

Seniors Singles Group



Sponsored by Beth El The Beaches Synagogue

All senior singles in the Beaches area and Nocatee are invited.

Please join us for our first gathering, a Friday night dinner

February 17^th, 5:30 pm at Beth El, 288 Roscoe Blvd., Ponte Vedra Beach

We will discuss future plans and enjoy a Shabbat dinner together.

The cost is $14.00 per person

Please make sure to RSVP by February 13th to gailsgreenfield@gmail.com.

Please make your check payable to Beth El The Beaches Synagogue at

288 Roscoe Blvd, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082.

Write “Senior Singles” on the memo line.

If you have any questions, call Gail at 904-534-7381  

Not merely words…

How do you say “thanks”? How to say enough “thanks”? Never can there be enough words to describe Beth El. Yes, there is. Community! We are here for each other! As Membership Chair I usually try to write something humorous, make light, say something to lift spirits. But today, I can’t think of a better way than to point to Saturday night as the penultimate description of generosity, goodness, and commitment to one another. From behind the scenes to out front, from the 6th row, right side, you made this happen. You made us a “ Community”.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO APPLY?

Parent(s)/Guardian(s) must be current members of one of the following:

·    Congregation Ahavath Chesed - Jacksonville, FL

·    Etz Chaim Synagogue - Jacksonville, FL

·    Jacksonville Jewish Center - Jacksonville, FL

·    Beth El - the Beaches Synagogue - Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

·    Chabad at the Beaches - Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

·    First Congregation Sons of Israel - St. Augustine, FL

·    Temple Bet Yam - St. Augustine, FL

·    Congregation Beth Shalom - Bozeman, MT

Previous award winners are permitted to apply again.

Questions? Contact Jennifer Rensch, Foundation Manager, at jenniferr@jewishjacksonville.org, or (904) 224-1401

Why Len & Judy created this scholarship

"It is important that we raise up the next generation of potential leaders for our future Jewish community and I believe the Jewish summer camp experience is an integral part of that process. A Jewish overnight camp is a place to learn new skills, have fun, and meet new friends with whom you share your ideas about Judaism and life. Jewish summer camp was a place that taught me to become a proud and committed Jew and that is my hope for recipients of our scholarship fund. This year I will be expanding the program to include two new, special scholarships: one specifically in honor of my wife, Judy, of blessed memory, who passed last year, and one reserved for a teen that wants to attend Camp Tel Yehudah, which is the summer camp I attended in my youth."

- Len Elikan

Beth El-The Beaches Synagogue Sisterhood is thrilled to offer camp scholarships for children of Sisterhood members who will be attending a Jewish camp.

Camperships will be awarded between $250-$1,000!

Completed applications are due

January 27, 2023

and

Camperships will be awarded

February 22, 2023

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Please submit your application to vickie@bethelbeaches.org

Yoga Shalom is on Wednesdays at 10:00am. Yoga Shalom is for everyone, regardless of their level of yoga experience or physical abilities. It will help you relax your body, calm your mind, strengthen your body, enhance your flexibility, and nurture your spirit. It can be practiced on a mat or in a chair. Yoga Shalom is a spiritual and physical journey, guided by a sequence of traditional Hebrew morning prayers and beautiful music with Cantor Lisa Levine, choreographed to yoga postures, led via DVD by Lisa Levine and Carol Krucoff. Contact Barbara Hood, barbarahood394@gmail.com for any questions about Yoga Shalom.

After yoga and a short break, at 11:30am, Gail Greenfield will present a course in Jewish Meditation, followed by a period of meditation. You are welcomed to attend both or either of these offerings. These are offered in a partnership with Beth El Sisterhood and Beth El Adult Education at no charge. Contact Gail at gailsgreenfield@gmail.com with any questions about the meditation program and to RSVP

 Beth El Brotherhood Night

at Jax Clay Target Sports

Wednesday, February 1, 2023



Beth El Brotherhood invites YOU to an enjoyable and delicious outing.

Where: Jacksonville Clay Target Sports,

           12125 New Berlin Rd,

           Jacksonville, FL 32226

When: Wednesday, February 1, under the lights.  

Shooting starts at 5:30. Get there as soon as you can! If you haven’t handled a shotgun before, help will be available. Bring guests! Women are invited.

Dinner at 7. Beef steak or Salmon. Charcoal grills are set up for you to grill your selection. There are a variety of sides to choose from and desserts.

Cost is $25 for shooting and $25 for eating. Pay treasurer Ron Van when you get there. You don’t have to shoot to eat! Limit 20 people.

To RSVP, please contact David Adler by Wed, January 25.

Phone or text 330-472-8720 or email dadler6154@gmail.com

 Many thanks to Howard Schare for making the arrangements for this event.