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Shabbat Lech Lecha
שבת שלום
6 Heshvan 5772
November 3, 2011 |
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Tifereth Israel
TOP 3
Three Things You Need to Know Now
Cecelia K. and William Wasserstrom 2011 Scholar-in-Residence Weekend
Please join us next weekend for the Wasserstrom Scholar-in-Residence weekend, November 11-13, as we explore the topic " American Jews in the 21st Century: Who Are We And Why?", featuring Dr. Sylvia Barack Fishman, a professor of Contemporary Jewish Life in the Near Eastern and Judaic Studies Department at Brandeis University. For more details contact Lorelei at 253-8523, ext. 107. Please RSVP by Monday, November 7.
Pizmon at Tifereth Israel
The original college Jewish a capella group, Pizmon, will perform at Tifereth Israel on Saturday evening, November 5 at 8:00 pm, featuring Israeli music, Yiddish classics, English parodies, Rock and Pop and children's songs. Cost: Adults- $10; Students- $5 and children are free; tickets are available at the door. Pizmon will also perform Sunday, November 6 at 10:00 am at a community high school program. The program is free and open to all Jewish high schoolers in Columbus and will include breakfast and interactive sessions about Jewish life on campus.
Rabbinic Round-Robin: Wednesdays 7:30pm-8:45pm, Nov.9
Please join us at the home of Jack Gold and Jeff Griss, 5210 Sharps Ct, Westerville, from 7:30-8:45 pm on Wednesday November 9 for the next Rabbinic Round Robin with Rabbi Howard Apothaker, Rabbi of Temple Beth Shalom in New Albany since 1980. Rabbi Apothaker has a PhD in Rabbinic Literature and is active in a variety of local and national organizations including BREAD for which he is currently co-president. He will be presenting a topic of his choice.
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D'var Torah
This week the story of the Torah turns from the history of humankind to the history of the Jewish people. With the selection of Abraham to lead a new people, Jewish history begins.
The Torah does not really mention why Abraham was chosen; that is why so many colorful stories were written to explain the choice. Many bring up the idea that Abraham was the first monotheist, but the Torah never says that explicitly. Although we cannot know for sure, one thing is certain about Abraham. To use the modern business parlance, "he thought outside the box." In a pagan world, Abraham and his descendants represented a new and revolutionary idea: the unity and uniqueness of God.
Over the years, we have looked to Abraham as a model. He was a man of faith, but he also questioned. Another way that we can emulate Abraham is by "thinking outside the box." Our community faces difficult challenges now as it has throughout our history. The solutions are often found by looking to our past, but they can also be found by looking in new directions. At critical times in Jewish history, rabbis and leaders made bold moves and stunning decisions (some of which seem to totally contradict the Torah); they did so in order to ensure the viability of our people and the relevance of Torah.
The challenge for us, as it was for Abraham, is to see the world as it is, think out of the box to see how it could be, and then work with each other and God to make it a reality.
Rabbi Michael Ungar |
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Jewish Joke of the Week
Mrs. Stein, a rich tourist, goes to Paris to visit the art galleries. She decides to hire the services of a guide to show her around the Louvre.
"Oh!" said Mrs. Stein looking at a painting, "That's a Monet isn't it?"
"No, Madame, almost, it's a Manet," replied the guide.
"And that one, it's a Pissaro?"
"Er--no, I'm sorry, Madame, that's a Monet."
"Oh, I see. Now that one I'm sure of--that's a Picasso isn't it?"
"No, Madame, that's a mirror."
[From Oy! The Ultimate Book of Jewish Jokes,
David Minkoff, Ed.] |
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Shabbat is Coming
Candle Lighting
Friday at 6:09pm
Shabbat Concludes at 6:58pm |
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General
Annual Appeal
Have you made your gift to the Annual Appeal? Help us exceed our goal of $55,000. We have received 97 gifts so far totaling $28,000, and we're well under way! Send in your pledge today!
Calling All Snowbirds Heading To Florida
Save the date! This year's Florida gathering will take place on Thursday, February 16, 2012, location to be announced. Call the office for more details (253-8523).
Columbus Jewish Film Festival
The 2011 Columbus Jewish Film Festival, November 6-17, once again will bring top-quality first-run features and documentaries to theaters near you. Check the brochures on the literature rack in the synagogue lobby or go online for schedule, program listings and ticket info. Please contact Emily Schuss, Staff Director (559-6205) for more information.
Enormous Fall Book Sale
Donations of Judaic and non-Judaic books in saleable condition will continue to be accepted until the week of the sale on November 20. Contact Helen Chronister for more information, (253-8523, ext. 112) or hchronister@tiferethisrael.org).
Blood Drive
Please join us on Sunday, November 20 for our next blood drive from 9 am - 1 pm. We cannot stress the need for our regular donors to seek out new donors to fill the slots of those who can no longer give. The need for blood is ongoing so please ask your fellow congregants and friends to come with you - teenagers 17 years of age are eligible. Donating blood is the "Gift of Life." You can arrange an appointment by calling Jill Winer (888-1693) or by going to www.bloodsaveslives.org: click on "schedule your blood donation" entering sponsor code: Tifereth. Volunteers will also be making phone calls to schedule an appointment. If you have donated on/or before September 25th, you will be eligible to donate at our drive. Please support this worthy cause!
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Youth
For more information or to RSVP for our upcoming youth programs, please contact Shani Kadis, Youth and Program Director at 253-8523, ext. 119.
YPS/ JR. CONGREGATION FIRST of the MONTH PARTY THIS SHABBAT
YPs & JR. Congregation our youth Shabbat services will be holding their first of the month Shabbat party this Shabbat from 10:30am-noon. We will have our own Shabbat service along with stories and games. Everyone that attends will also receive a special treat! Join the fun!
NORTHEAST PRE-HANUKKAH DINNER
This NE celebration will be taking place on Friday, December 9 at the JCC in New Albany. Dinner will be served at 6:30pm with an interactive service led by Rabbi Ungar to follow. This evening will be fun for all ages. $15 for adults/ $7.50 for kids/ Max $60 per family.
Please RSVP to Kristen Gillman at Tifereth Israel by December 2.
NOVEMBER 13, 2011
KADIMA (6-8th Grades) ~ ROCK CLIMBING
Climb high with Kadima at Vertical Adventures, an indoor rock climbing facility.
NOVEMBER 20, 2011
JR. KADIMA (3-5 Grades) ~ LAZER CRAZE
Check out the NEW laser tag arena in Columbus featuring a multi-level laser tag playing field!
BUCKUSY (9-12 Grades) ~ CURLING
BUCKUSY will learn the game of curling just like they do in the Olympics.
2012 Entertainment Book
Support our youth programs by purchasing the new and improved 2012 Entertainment Book. The cost is only $30 and you will receive savings to various restaurants, entertainment and shopping in the Columbus area. They can purchased on Sunday mornings (once Sunday school begins) and during regular synagogue hours at the front desk. Please call Shani (253-8523, ext. 119) if you would like more information.
YOUTH NEWS
For more information or to RSVP for upcoming youth program, please contact Shani Kadis, Youth & Program Director (253-8523 ext. 119) or Skadis@tiferethisrael.org
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Social Action
Holocaust Book Study Group
An educational project of Trinity Lutheran Seminary, Columbus Jewish Federation, The Holocaust Education Committee of Central Ohio, and Interfaith Association of Central Ohio. Book Discussion Meeting dates: Mondays, October 31 and November 7 from 7- 8:30 pm, alternating between Trinity Lutheran Seminary and the Jewish Community Center. Information and registration at www.iaco.org.
BREAD Annual Assembly
BREAD Rodef Tzedek Network members are encouraged to come to the Annual Assembly on Monday, November 14 at 7:00 pm at Rhema Christian Center, 2100 Agler Road. The results of the listening process will be shared and voting will take place on the issue that BREAD will tackle next year. Join us and participate in democracy at the grass roots level. Questions? Contact Rabbi Ungar or Cantor Chomsky, 614-253-8523. |
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Women of Tifereth Israel
Knit and Schmooze is back!
November 6, 10:15 A.M. at the Village at Creekside. Questions? Call Bonnie Bloom at 235-7340.
Save the date!
Have you ever wanted to be your own boss? Come to our dinner and panel discussion December 8, 2011. More details to follow.
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Religious School
Remember No school on Tuesday, November 8
Election Day.
Sunday-November 6, 9:30-11:00 am
Grade 7 Project Etgar- Meal of Many Blessings and Tefillin Program. Please join us for our opening family program for the 7th grad Project ETGAR! With Cantor Chomsky and Grade 7 teachers. Experience some of life's blessings and learn about this year's Iyun Tefillah curriculum.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 10:30 AM-Shabbat Shazaam
Join Rabbi Ungar and Friends in This Unique Family Experience for Elementary School Families. Enjoy Activities, Meaningful Prayers, Lots of Fun, And...A Very Special Snack! RSVP to Ellen Kozberg ekozberg@tiferethisrael.org
Help Our High School with Tzedaka Project
The "Giborim, Champions for Change" class, is collecting plastic caps and lids for Caps Can Do; a local recycling organization where we will exchange the caps for money. The money will be used to help the Ronald McDonald House Charity Organization. "Giborim" has placed collection boxes in the atrium and school office for the congregation to put caps in. You can also send them with your children to Religious School. If you have any questions, please call Felice Kassoy, "Giborim" Teacher @ 266-0630. |
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Adult Education
Midreshet Israel Catalog
The Fall Catalogs have been mailed. Pick some classes and come learn with us! |
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Men's Club
Men's Club Dues
It is once again time to renew your membership. Please send your forms to the synagogue or to one of the Men's Club officers. Thanks for your support. Also, if you are planning a simcha at Tifereth Israel, please let the Kiddush Club help you with the selection and purchase of wine and spirits. Please contact Jonathan Foreman (226-2701) if you have any questions.
Men's Club News--Men's Club Brunch
The next Men's Club brunch will be on December 4, with the speaker to be announced shortly. For more information please contact Karl Rubin karlrubin@msn.com . The next poker game will be November 10. For more information please contact Doug Segerman at djsegerman@earthlink.net. Thanks to all who attended and supported both the First Annual Dinner in the Sukkah event and the Pizza in the Hut event for making them such a huge success! Please send your comments to Men's Club president Karl Rubin karlrubin@msn.com.
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HAZAK
Save the Dates!
Save the following dates for upcoming HAZAK events:
December 18, Hanukkah celebration with USY
February 7, Tu B'Shevat Seder and much more to come! |
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Ongoing Events
Celebrate with an Aliyah!
Do you have an anniversary, birthday, or other special event coming up? If so, and you would like an aliyah, please contact Rabbi Berman or Rabbi Ungar at 253-8523.
Yad Shei Chai
Calling all Torah readers! The Men's Club wants you to have your own yad! When you have read 10 times we will present you with a yad designed by Israeli Judaica artist Yair Emanuel. The wooden Torah pointer is hand-painted using acrylic colors and three layers of lacquer. You will also receive a certificate suitable for framing! Keep track of your readings by placing a star next to your name in the book by the entrance in the sanctuary. For more information, contact Dale Levy at dlevy82@gmail.com. If you wish to sign up to read Torah, contact Jerry Sigal of the Yad Squad at jerrysigal@columbus.rr.com.
Chesed Committee
Your synagogue community is here when you need us. Home from the hospital? Alone and grieving? Concerned about a loved one in an nursing care facility? We will arrange for someone to help out. Call the synagogue, or contact Ruth Portnoy at 367-0465. You may also email her at ruthestern@gmail.com.
JFS Friendly Visitor Program
If you or a senior you know are feeling a bit isolated from the Jewish community and would enjoy a regular visit from a JFS volunteer, contact Susie Blair at sblair@jfscolumbus.org or 559-0184.
Chevra Kadisha
The TI Chevra Kadisha is in need to additional volunteers. Members participate in the ritual preparation (Taharah) of the body of a deceased member of our congregation. It consists primarily of bathing the body, then placing the burial garments on the body. Prayers are read while the Taharah is being performed. Participation is one of the greatest mitzvot that one can perform, as the departed cannot thank those who participate in this ritual. No medical knowledge is necessary, and one is part of a pool of people from which 5 individuals participate at a time. The time commitment is minimal and no medical knowledge is required. Men only participate in a Taharah for a male, and women only in Taharah for a female.
Electronic Statements are Now Available!
Did you know you now have the ability to receive your billing statement and yahrzeit notices electronically? Help us reduce paper and postage while doing your part for the environment at the same time. Contact Cheryl Laver, Finance Manager, at claver@tiferethisrael.org and we'll make it happen. Of course, if we don't already have your email address, we certainly want that too.
Kroger Program - Help Us Make Some Gelt!
Kroger is giving away up to $5 million to non-profit organization this year. Let's earn our share -- it won't cost you a dime! We have the potential to earn thousands of dollars for the synagogue. We raised a little over $6,000 this past fiscal year, and we could easily TRIPLE that amount. Detailed instructions are online at www.krogercommunityrewards.com or call Danny Bromberg at 237-7270. If you already enrolled, you will need to re-enroll after April 1 of each year.
Evelyn Lieberman Judaica Shop Hours
Open during Religious School hours, Tuesday from 4 pm to 5:30 pm and Sunday from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. To arrange an appointment please call Babs Miller at 861-7655.
Minnie Cobey Memorial Library
The library, which is located at the end of the hallway, is open from 11am - 5pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Our Fall Book Sale is November 20. Donations of Judaic and non-Judaic books in saleable condition are still being accepted. For information call Helen Chronister (253-8523, ext. 112) hchronister@tiferethisrael.org. |
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Community Events
Zusman Hospice marks 10th Anniversary with Community Kaddish
Zusman Hospice invites you to an evening of reflection on, reconnection and remembrance on Wednesday, November 16th at 6:30 pm in honor of its 10th year of service to the central Ohio Jewish Community. A very special component of the program will be the recitation as a community of the Mourner's Kaddish, which affirms the sanctity and greatness of G-d. This free event is open to the community, but your reply is requested. For more information or to RSVP, please visit www.whv.org or call 614-559-0350.
Upcoming Events at the Melton Center for Jewish Studies
Hasia Diner
Twenty years after 1945, scholars and historians thought that American Jews avoided public discussions about the horrors of the Holocaust. Professor Diner will discuss why this was actually a myth. Sunday, November 6, 11am; Columbus Jewish Community Center, 1125 College Ave
Tickets: $5 JCC members; $7 nonmembers. Call (614) 231-2731 to purchase
The Immigration and Absorption of Jewish Immigrants from Eastern Europe: A Model for Later Immigrant Populations?
Ohio State faculty Robin Judd and Steve Fink will join New York University ProfessorHasia Diner in a panel to discuss how the European-Jewish immigrant experience at the turn of the century affected that of other immigrants. Monday, November 7, 4pm; Thompson Library, Muliti-Purpose Room 165, First Floor |
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Service Times
Saturday- 9:00 am - Bar Mitzvah of Ethan Glickstein, son of Steven and Sherri Glickstein
Sunday - 9:30 am; 5:30 pm
Standard Time begins at 2:00 am on Sunday. Please set your clocks back one hour before retiring.
SUNDAY MINCHA/MA'ARIV will be at 5:00 pm at the home of Barry Adelman, 2542 Fair Avenue, Bexley, 614-235-2279.
SCHEDULE OF SERVICES FOR THE COMING WEEK
SUNDAY 9:30 am & 5:30 pm
MON. - FRI. 7:30 am & 5:30 pm
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Contact
Congregation Tifereth Israel
1354 East Broad Street
Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 253-8523 (Telephone)
(614) 253-6323 (Fax) |
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