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Thursday, September 7, 2023
21 Elul 5783
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A Message from Rabbi Peltz |
 |  | Wow! My family and I are still feeling the love from an incredible weekend celebrating our son Ari’s Bar Mitzvah. We are so proud of the wonderful job he did, and so grateful to our family, friends, and community for adding to our joy by being with us for Shabbat. Our experience this past weekend has made the first verse of our Torah reading for this Shabbat, Nitzavim, even more powerful. It begins Atem Nitzavim HaYom Kulkhem – “You stand this day, all of you…” Our humash commentary notes that the word kulkhem, “all of you,” emphasizes the idea that a community is greater than the sum of its parts. When we all join together, the strengths and good qualities of each of us are reinforced and magnified. I certainly felt this this past Shabbat, as our communities of TBS and KBA came together to celebrate. And now, beginning this weekend, and into Rosh Hashanah next weekend, I look forward to continuing to live this lesson. This last Shabbat of the Jewish year will be a wonderful celebration of our community. I hope you can join us on Friday night for our ShaBBQ, where we can reunite with friends and make new ones. Make sure to take a look at the schedule for our family service, congregational service, and rolling Shabbat dinner for the evening elsewhere in the email. We will continue our celebration of Shabbat the next morning, and then, on Saturday evening, we will join with our friends from Congregational Beth El for a moving and inspirational program and Selihot service. Rabbi Wexler and Rabbi Englander will reflect on “The
Tribe: Barbie’s Take on Being Jewish in the 21st Century,” and then our incredible cantors and choirs of TBS and Beth El will carry us through a service whose words and melodies will get us ready for Rosh Hashanah. And if that isn’t enough, on Sunday we will welcome back our students to our Rabbi Albert and Sarah Lewis Religious School and HaMakom High School. It’s going to be quite a weekend! The energy of having kulkhem, all of you back as a TBS mishpaha (family), is unmatched. We have missed many of you over the summer, and now we are excited to once again experience the joy of singing, celebrating, schmoozing and reconnecting with one another. When we are all together, the opening verse of our Torah portion this week comes alive. Our community is certainly greater than the sum of its parts. I look forward to experiencing this with you, as we gather together over the next few days and over the course of what we pray will be a good, sweet, healthy and joyous new year.
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Mazal Tov to:
Rena Platt-Goldstein & Scott Neave on their aufruf this Shabbat.
Carolyn & Eric B. (z"l) Jacobs on the birth of their grandson Eric Benjamin, son of Lisa Jacobs
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TODAY
FRIDAY
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7am - Minyan - In-person and Zoom
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5:30pm - Family Kabbalat Shabbat service followed by BBQ Dinner- In-person Details here
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6:15pm - Congregational Kabbalat Shabbat Service followed by BBQ Dinner - In-person/ Livestream Details here
- 7:02pm - Candle Lighting
SATURDAY
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9:30am - Shabbat Services - In-Person/Livestream Rabbi Peltz’s Torah Discussion: Nine Times: Renewing our Covenants
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7pm - Minha, Ma'ariv & Havdalah - In-Person/Livestream
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8:15pm - Selihot Service at TBS with Congregation Beth El - In-person/Livestream - Details here
SUNDAY
- 8am - Minyan - In-person/Zoom
- 9am - Rabbi Albert and Sarah Lewis Religious School - First day of classes
- 11:15am - HaMakom High School - First day of classes
- 8pm Minyan - Zoom
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Rosh Hashanah Healing Service
The High Holy Days can be difficult for those who find themselves experiencing pain and sadness. Through prayer, meditation, sharing, and singing, we will strive to find healing, strength, and hope in one another.
Sunday, September 17 (Rosh Hashanah Day 2) at 9:30am
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Project Yahad - Rosh Hashanah Service and Celebration
For individuals with special needs and their families.
Sunday, September 17 at 7pm
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Operation Isaiah
Help our community fulfill the mitzvah of ma’akhel re’evim, feeding the hungry, by bringing to TBS non-perishable kosher food items and household products to be donated to the Betsy and Peter Fischer Food Pantries of JFCS.
Items will be collected at TBS on Kol Nidre, Sunday, September 24
ITEMS NEEDED:
Shelf Stable Milk | Hot and Cold Cereal | Pancake Mix | Oatmeal | Canned Tomato Products | Canned Fish | Peanut Butter | Jelly | Rice | Pasta | Macaroni and Cheese | Canned Fruits and Vegetables | Kosher Soups | Juice| Snacks| Baby Formula | Diapers | Toiletries | Paper Towels | Toilet Paper | Cleaning Products
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Holy and AWE-some: The Rhythm of the High Holy Days
In this three-session series, we will explore themes and teachings from Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and Sukkot, each dedicated session before the holiday itself.
Tuesdays, September 19; October 3; 12:30pm - In-Person
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Yahrzeit Display Board
Our interactive Yahrzeit Display Board is located on the Wall of Remembrance Dedicated by Judy & Bernie Platt and Family. View the database, purchase a plaque, or add a bio and/or photo to an existing plaque.
To ensure that your loved one's name will be included in our digital display for this year's High Holy Days, please submit by September 21, 2023.
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Mahzor Lev Shalem
Dedicate a new Mahzor Lev Shalem, High Holy Day prayerbook, in honor or in memory of a loved one, with an inscription and book plate that will be used in the congregational service for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.
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Order your Lulav and Etrog for Sukkot from TBS!
Complimentary for Achieving and Sustaining level Plus Givers. Deadline to order is Friday, September 8.
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High Holy Day Blessing Book
We hope that this booklet of blessings for the holidays will be just one opportunity for you to celebrate with loved ones and our Temple Beth Sholom community.
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JTS High Holiday Reader 5784
JTS provides extensive resources to help you reflect and focus your intentions around Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. This curated collection of commentaries by JTS faculty and staff—entitled Choice and Change—offers insights into the text, liturgy, and themes of the High Holy Days
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Adult B'nai Mitzvah Class
Are you ready to take the next step in your Jewish journey? If you have always wanted to celebrate your bar or bat mitzvah, or if you missed the opportunity when you were younger, this is your chance to join a supportive and engaging group of adult learners. Beginning in September, you will meet with TBS clergy one or two Shabbat mornings per month to explore the beauty and meaning of Shabbat liturgy and ritual. You will learn from Rabbi Peltz, Rabbi Wexler, and our rabbinic intern, Rabbi Alicia, who will guide you through the service and help you deepen your understanding of Jewish practice. You will also work with Cantor Cohen to learn prayers and a Torah reading to prepare for our adult b’nai mitzvah celebration on May 11, 2024.
For more information contact Laura Padersky, laurap@tbsonline.org or click here to view additional details.
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Family Fun at Johnson's Corner Farm with Young Members Group
Bring in a sweet new year with YMG . $10 per person includes hayride and treats. Children under 12 months are free.
Sunday, September 10 at 3pm
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Tuesday Night Talmud - Led by Rabbi Lindemann and Rabbi Katz.
This year we'll be discussing Masekhet Sanhedrin: Capital Punishment and Compassion. Tuesday, September 12 at 8:15pm.
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Soul Sisters - Led by Cantor Cohen
Join a great group of women as we explore the stories, laws, and role of women in the Tanakh through a lively discussion of the parasha of the week.
Wednesday, September 20 at 12:30pm
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Happy Song Music Class
Weekly interactive music session with Music Play Patrol. Each session includes a special Shabbat Celebration with TBS clergy and educators. For newborns to Age 3 with a parent or caregiver.
Weekly, beginning Thursday, September 21 at 10am
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Wine and Cheese Shabbat
Welcome the spirit of Shabbat with wine, appetizers, and spirited singing. Come ready to schmooze,and be lifted up by the joy of community and the beauty of song and prayer.
Friday, September 22 at 5:30pm
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Informational Meeting: Civil Rights Exploration Journey
Learn about the upcoming tour sponsored by the Social Advocacy Committee meant to educate our community and honor the thousands of citizens who fought and sacrificed for racial freedom and justice. Travel dates: May 7-9, 2023
Thursday, September 28 at 7:30pm via Zoom
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ECEC Childhood Aged Family Shabbat Service
Saturday, September 30 at 10am
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Sisterhood Members in Good Standing
An evening of elaborate hors d'oeuvres, sweet treats and entertainment and presentation of Harriette Sengin Award to Carolyn Jacobs.
Wednesday, October 4 at 6:30pm
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Men's Club Steak and Scotch
This event sells out every year so sign up now to reserve your spot. In addition, if you sign up before September 18th, you will be automatically entered into a drawing to win a bottle of Scotch from the TBS Men’s Club Vault!
Thursday, October 5 at 7pm
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Sisterhood presents: Mah Johngg Lessons
Learn how to play Mah Jongg taught over four sessions.
Wednesday evenings, October 11,18, 25, November 1 at 7pm or Mondays, October 16, 23, 30, November 6 at 1pm
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Summer hours by appointment.
Contact Carolyn Jacobs cmjacobs17@verizon.net/856-296-7955
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