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Thursday, August 10 2023
23 Av 5783
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A Message from Rabbi Wexler | | |
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The Book of Deuteronomy is more auditory than visual. The Hebrew name of the book, Devarim, can be translated as “words” or “sayings.” Moses delivers poetry and memoir; encouragement and criticism. Not originally a confident public speaker, now Moses offers a masterful verbal performance as nearly the entire book is comprised of a speech he gives to b’nai Yisrael. He uses every tool he can to get the people to listen, now and in the future. For most of the book, he is literally a lone voice in the wilderness.
The Hebrew root “Shema.” which can be translated as hear, listen, heed, and understand appears throughout this week’s Torah portion, Re’eh. Already in the second verse of the portion, we are promised blessing “when you listen (tishmeu) to the commandments of Adonai your God.” Verse three promises a curse “if you do not listen (lo tishmeu).”
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A Message from Ron Safier, Executive Director | | |
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Greetings from Israel! I am currently volunteering for the IDF for two weeks on an army base in the central district of Israel near a town called Petah Tikvah, its name meaning Door of Hope. Every morning, before we begin our workday, we meet in a common area of the base for a flag raising ceremony. During the flag raising we sing Hatikvah, which means The Hope. This is my third time volunteering for the IDF and each time I am impacted in new ways. This time I am experiencing a feeling of hope.
I am here working with 32 other volunteers from around the world including those from Argentina, Australia, Finland, France, Germany, Holland, Hungary, Italy, Poland, Russia, South Africa, Sweden, and the U.S. I find this to be an amazing representation of the international community who are here to show their love and support for Israel. And many of these volunteers are not Jewish. This gives me great hope that while there is an increase in anti-Semitism at home and abroad, there are many from around the world who are standing up to Jewish hate, regardless of their religion.
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Getting Ready for September!
We are preparing for a fabulous year in our Rabbi Albert and Sarah Lewis Religious School and HaMakom and Kesher High School programs! If you have yet to submit your membership and school registrations, please send them in ASAP so we can prepare for the upcoming year. For more information about the Religious School and High School programs, click here.
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Membership Renewal
Reminder: Please submit your 2023-2024 membership renewal forms with your deposit/1st payment. Contact the TBS office at membership@tbsonline.org or (856) 751-6663 if you have any questions.
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Off to college? Please let us know!
Mazal tov on your child’s/children’s 2023-24 year in college!
Temple Beth Sholom strives to create strong, long-lasting relationships with its students, even after they have graduated from high school and are pursuing a higher education. TBS wants to be there for your children as they begin to choose their own Jewish path by keeping in touch.
We can help them feel connected to TBS by having the synagogue send a package for the holidays with a warm note from Rabbi Peltz and Rabbi Wexler. In the past, we charged for these packages, but we are grateful to the Shapiro Family Fund who have made a generous donation that will enable us to send these packages to all of our students FREE OF CHARGE!
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High Holy Day Packets - Including Tickets for High Holy Day Services - Available for Pickup beginning September 5
Please help TBS save money on postage. Pick up your packets by visiting the synagogue office on Tuesday, September 5 and Wednesday, September 6. Tickets that have not been collected will be mailed on Thursday, September 7.
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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.
Click here to learn more
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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.
Click here to order online or to learn more
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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.
Click here for more information
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Mazal Tov to:
David & Renee Hollander on the birth of their grandson Leor Gavriel Hollander
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TODAY
FRIDAY
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Minyan, 7am - In-person and Zoom
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Kabbalat Shabbat, 6:15pm - In-person/Livestream
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Candle Lighting, 7:44pm
SATURDAY
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9:30am - Summer Shul - Shabbat Services - In-Person/Livestream
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7.50pm - Minha, Ma'ariv & Havdalah - In-Person/Livestream
SUNDAY
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Minyan, 8am - In-person/Zoom
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Minyan, 8pm - Zoom
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Happy Song Music Class
Weekly interactive music session with Music Play Patrol. Each session includes a special Shabbat Celebrations with TBS clergy and educators. $160. for all eight 45-minute sessions. To register, email Michele Hasit Waxman, Director of Engagement at micheleh@tbsonline.org.
Weekly on Thursdays until August 17
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Learning with Zug Summer Session "Power and Money"
Summer Session presented by Hazak via Zoom. This Adult Education Program is open to everyone at TBS.
Thursdays, August 17, and 24 at 10am
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JRA Summer Food Distribution
Deliver food to recipients who live in Cherry Hill and surrounding towns. Box-packing and delivery.
Tuesday, August 15 at 6pm
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Aging with Grace
with Gilah Lewis Seitz
Thursday, August 17 at 2pm
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Wine and Cheese Shabbat
Friday, August 18 at 5:30pm
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Hazak on the Road - Golda Movie
This special event, held two days before its nationwide release will feature an exclusive Q&A with Helen Mirren and director Guy Nattivon.
Wednesday, August 23 at 4pm
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YMG End of Summer Pool Party
Enjoy a splash of sunshine and come schmooze with your buddies at YMG. This event will be held at Woodcrest Swim Club.
Wednesday, August 30 at 5:30pm
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TBS Afternoon Book Club
Read the latest in fiction and non-fiction. This month's selection is Code Name Sapphire by Pam Jenoff . In-person or Zoom.
Wednesday, September 6 at 1pm
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