Beth El Bulletin

November 23, 2021 - 19 Kislev, 5782

BETH EL BEACHES

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

Cantorial Soloist: Laurie Simmons

2021-2022 Executive Board Member

Co-Presidents: Karen Freedman & Tammy Shumer

Past President: Charlie Frohman

Vice President: Rachel Marcus-Hendry Mitchell

Treasurer: Rob Udell

Secretary: Joy Shultz

2021-2022 Committee Chairs

Adult Education: Stacey Jewesak & Hanna Moore

Archives: Chip Morris

Education Director: Vickie Kennedy

Education: Ilyse Greene

Facilities: Ron Van & Buzzy Klausner

Library: Bobby Adler

Membership: Grace Belkin & Holly Udell

Ritual/Worship: Brad Leiser

Ways & Means: Lori Shapiro

WWW.BETHELBEACHES.ORG

2021-2022 Membership Application

BETH EL HAPPENINGS

The OFFICE will be CLOSED on Wednesday, November 24 - Friday, November 26 for Thanksgiving. We will re-open on Tuesday, November 30.

Shabbat services will continue to be in person (masks optional) as well as via Zoom.

Kiddush luncheons will resume on Saturday, December 4th.

Our worship and ritual committee would love for you to join them. This is a wonderful way to get involved in our congregation and pass our traditions down to your children and future generations.

If interested, please contact Brad Leiser, Ritual and Worship chairperson at bradleiser1@gmail.com

RSVP HERE FOR ON-LINE REGISTRATION FOR CHANUKAH DINNER

TO PAY BY CHECK: RSVP BY EMAIL TO ELISSA

FLYER

Is it Thanksgiving?

Can’t talk right now…preparing for Turkey Day. Of course the menu includes the fowl (but squeamish family members prefer lasagna. Did I hear Neal say the same?) so that has been added. Sweet potato pie, green bean casserole (only two of us eat that), cranberry sauce, my grandmother’s lime jello mold (I will probably forego the turkey for the jello), stuffing which, if you grew up in Memphis, is properly called dressing, and latkes. Latkes you say…on Thanksgiving! Since some of the Grandkids return to their apartments in Gainesville and St. Louis, Chanukah (also a Memphis spelling) latkes have been added! So, back to the beginning. Is it Thanksgiving or Thanksreceiving? I think both. We are lucky…Beth El gives and receives.

Grace Belkin

Membership Chair

BETH EL RELIGIOUS SCHOOL

Together Educating And Motivating (TEAM)

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

2021-2022 SCHOOL REGISTRATION PACKET

Beth El, The Beaches Synagogue Religious School seeks educator with warmth, vision, and collaborative spirit, to create a meaningful educational experience for our students in Grades K-7. Our Synagogue is a diverse, inclusive, and active Reform congregation located in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.

· Requirements:

-Love of children

-Love of Judaism

Job Type: Part-time. August- May Sundays 9:00-12:00

Contact: Vickie Kennedy vickie@bethelbeaches.org 904-273-9100

2021 JFCS Holiday Gift Giving Program

Every year, Jewish Family & Community Services (JFCS) organizes a Holiday Gift Giving Program to help the more than 2,000 children many programs, as well as seniors and Holocaust survivors in need.

JFCS is Jacksonville’s largest Child Welfare agency, serving close to 3,500 children and parents each year.

Beth El Religious School is proudly sponsoring a Toy Collection Drive for the children served by JFCS. The following is a list of the most requested toys. If you would like to participate your child can bring the unwrapped toy(s) on Sundays or any day prior to December 10^th. Your child may enjoy shopping with you for the toys for one of the 2,000 children who may not otherwise receive anything.

If shopping is not ‘your thing”, no problem! If you would like to purchase on Amazon, you can request delivery to Beth El 288 North Roscoe Ponte Vedra 32082.

If you prefer to send a monetary donation for this Toy Drive, I will happily shop!! The regular tzedakah will continue to be collected for the local Holocaust survivors.

· Any V-Tech or Fisher Price Electronic Educational toys

· Barbie dolls

· Earbuds/headphones

· Barbie Doll - African American/white

· Barbie Doll Accessories

· Barbie jeep or camper

· footballs

· basketballs

· Outdoor toys

· scooters

· Board games (Monopoly, monopoly, Jr., Risk, Jenga, Apples to Apples, Sorry, Trouble, Operation and Connect 4 ONLY)

· Paw Patrol toys - all

· Shopkins toys

· Baby Dolls - African American and white

· Baby doll stroller and other accessories

· Cocomelon interactive dolls

· Action figures - Spidey and his amazing friends and the Avengers

· Art and Nail kits/fingernail polish and makeup

BETH EL BROTHERHOOD

Beth El Brotherhood Application

Brotherhood Event

Where: Jacksonville Clay Target Sports

12125 New Berlin Rd,

Jacksonville, FL 32226

When: Wednesday, December 15, 6 p.m. shoot, eat after

Cost is $25 for shooting and $25 for eating.. Pay when you get there. Menu is steak or salmon. You don’t have to shoot to eat. Limit 20 people.

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

Women are invited. If you haven’t handled a shot gun before, help will be available. Howard says Terry would appreciate company.

If you plan to attend, please contact me by Wednesday, December 8. Phone or text 330-472-8720.

BETH EL SISTERHOOD

2021-2022 Sisterhood Application

2021-2022 Sisterhood Calendar

Sisters (and friends) staying strong! You are invited!

—Bone Builders— strong person, strong bones. Bone Builders include warmups, balance, strength, and cool-downs, to maintain or increase strength and rebuild bone matrix.

Come try it out! Zoom on Tuesday and Friday mornings (twice a week) at 9:30 am. Contact Bobby Adler for more information and the link. b.adler4315@gmail.com

— Yoga Shalom zooms at 10:30 on Wednesday mornings. This beautiful practice can be gentle or vigorous, and incorporates prayers from the morning service. Please contact Elaine Bergstrom for the link. sumieb43@comcast.net

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

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Simple ways to help donate to Beth El without leaving your home or affecting your wallet!

Want to ship homemade chicken soup to those you love? Whether someone is sick or just needs to feel a little of "home", you can reach out to grandma@grandmaschickensoup.com and her name is Betsy Maselek. When you place an order, 5% of your purchase will come back to Beth El

Shop on Amazon? Simply select "Beth El-the Beaches Synagogue Inc" as your charity and activate AmazonSmile in the app or online. They'll donate a portion of your eligible purchases to us.

How it works:

1. Open the Amazon app on your phone

2. Select the main menu (=) & tap on "AmazonSmile" within Programs & Features

3. Select "Beth El-the Beaches Synagogue Inc" as your charity

4. Follow the on-screen instructions to activate AmazonSmile in the mobile app

BETH EL SPONSOR

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