February 23, 2021 - 11 Adar, 5781
BETH EL BEACHES
Rabbi: Michael Matuson, D.H.L., D.D.
Cantorial Soloist: Laurie Simmons
2020-2021 Executive Board Member
President: Charlie Frohman
Vice President: Rachel Marcus-Hendry Mitchell
Interim Treasurer: Chip Morris
Secretary: Joy Shultz
2020-2021 Committee Chairs
Worship & L/T Finance: Neal Goldman
Facilities: Ron Van
Education Director: Vickie Kennedy
Membership: Grace Belkin
Library: Bobby Adler
Archives: Chip Morris
Education: Ilyse Greene
BETH EL HAPPENINGS
Yiddish class is back!
If you would like to attend services in person, please read the following guidelines.
  • We will have limited seating at 12 people per service.
  • Those observing a Yahrzeit will be given first priority.
  • Masks will be worn by every person walking into Beth El.
  • We will be adhering to the CDC's protocol on social distancing.
  • Please see the attached questionnaire below. If you exhibit any of these symptoms, please do not request a seat.
  • Please email Elissa at the link below to reserve a seat for this Shabbat, February 26th - 27th.
  • You will need to arrive between 6:15 pm to 6:45 pm, for Friday night services. For the Saturday morning service, you need to arrive between 9:15 am to 9:45 am. We will not interrupt the service to let people in. Please allow time to have your temperature taken. Doors will be locked at 6:45 pm on Friday evening and 9:45 am on Saturday morning.  
As we continue to join together for Shabbat via Zoom, please note that we are now offering attendees to read prayers that are meaningful to them during the service. If you are interested in reading a particular prayer during a service, please contact Neal Goldman at nealg18@novusba.com with the page number of the prayer in the Mishkan T’filah prayer book. Please indicate whether you would like to read during the upcoming Friday evening or Saturday morning service. All prayers will be read towards the end of services.

Please send this information no later than noon the Thursday prior to the service. We look forward to continuing to join together as best as we can during these challenging times to support each other and our community. The online version of the Mishkan T’filah can be found here:
MONDAY MEDITATION AVAILABLE
Beth El wants to open its doors for some private meditation time on Mondays from 1-4 PM. You can sign up for a 15-minute time slot to sit, reflect and meditate in the sanctuary. This will be on a strict reservation-only policy.

If interested please email/call Vickie at vickie@bethelbeaches.org or call/text 904-318-7204.

There will be a questionnaire form that will need to be filled out upon arrival. Anyone experiencing any symptoms of COVID, a cold, running a temperature, or any other illness should not sign up. Anyone entering Beth El will be required to wear a mask. If you don’t have a mask, one will be provided. Safety is our primary concern. Each time slot will be made available to individuals or families who live at the same address.  
Virtual Passover Celebration: March 21 at 5:00 There will be a multitude of events for our Passover celebration including singing, cooking demonstrations, and some surprises!. Bags for the event are being prepared with bags of plagues, recipes, and more! The bags will be available on March 21 from 1:00-3:00.
You can also bring the canned fruits and vegetables you have been collecting for the JFCS food pantry. Your generosity is so appreciated as unfortunately, the need continues to increase.
 
 
Tzedakah: Eat Your Fruits and Vegetables!! JFCS has helped to identify the need for their food pantry. The goal of the food pantry is to provide nutritious emergency groceries to those experiencing difficult times and delighted that we can help them help others!.
Unfortunately, many families in our community continue to experience food insecurities. Your generosity with our food drives is unconditionally appreciated by the recipients!
Please help us help others by collecting canned fruits and vegetables. Maybe pick up an extra can or two when you see the BOGO deals!
We can all use some good news. Please submit anything you would like to share with your Beth El family by Thursday at 5 PM to elissa@bethelbeaches.org.

  • Share your joys, accomplishments, bragging rights of someone you love, children, grandchildren or anything else that is good and you want to shout it from the rooftop. Your Beth El family wants to share in your happiness.

I can't wait to hear from you and all the good news!
Purim Sameach - Happy Purim!
February 25-26

Purim is coming – are you ready? ReformJudaism.org is here to help with hamantaschen recipes, how-to videos, fun family activities, and more. Click the link below for many fun ideas.

BETH EL RELIGIOUS SCHOOL
Together Educating And Motivating (TEAM)
Contact MISS VICKIE for more information at vickie@bethelbeaches.org
BETH EL BROTHERHOOD
BETH EL SISTERHOOD

— Next week! Purim is coming! Mark your calendar for Sisterhood’s Purim Festival Trivia Game, Thurs, Feb 25 at 7:00 pm. We will Zoom together and also play a lively Kahoot game, so have your phone handy. Hanna Moore is our ebullient MC. She creates Kahoot trivia for her 4th-5th graders on Sunday mornings, they love it, and so will we. And there will be time to shmooze as well. Everyone is welcome! BYOH (Bring your own hamentaschen), and be prepared for laughs and fun. Here is the link:
 
Hanna's Personal Meeting Room— It’s Purim! 

Join Zoom Meeting 

Meeting ID: 931 841 0679 
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.
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288 N. Roscoe Blvd.
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082

904.273.9100
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