April 7, 2020- 13 Nisan, 5780
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BETH EL BEACHES
Rabbi:
Michael Matuson, D.H.L., D.D.
Cantorial Soloist:
Laurie Simmons
2019-2020 Executive Board Member
President:
Charlie Frohman
Past President:
Abby Steele
Vice President:
Sherill Herzfeld
Vice President:
Tracy Aquila
Treasurer:
Gary Herzfeld
Secretary:
Rachel Mitchell
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2019-2020 Committee Chairs
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Worship & L/T Finance:
Neal Goldman
Facilities:
Ron Van
Communications:
Sherill Herzfeld
Ways & Means:
Tracy Aquila
Education Director:
Vickie Kennedy
Liaison
: Tracy Aquila
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Adult Education:
Judy DeArman
Library:
Bobby Adler
Archives:
Karen Toker
Finance:
Gary Herzfeld
Education:
Donne' Ordile
Security:
Ron Rapaport
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ALL SERVICES AND EVENTS ARE SUSPENDED UNTIL THE END OF MARCH. WE WILL BE RE-EVALUATATING ON A WEEKLY BASIS!
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YOUR BETH EL FAMILY IS HERE FOR YOU!
IF YOU ARE IN NEED OF ASSISTANCE WITH SHOPPING OR ANYTHING ELSE DURING THESE DIFFICULT TIMES, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE. WE WILL TRY OUR BEST TO MEET YOUR NEEDS.
Elissa@bethelbeaches.org OR Call 904-273-9100
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The situation with COVID-19 is changing daily, and we are continuing to adapt in real time to the shifting circumstances. I want to assure you that although our team at Federation is working remotely, we are fully operational and committed to continuing our important work. This includes helping our most vulnerable community members and
protecting our vital institutions.
Here is a summary of our efforts over the last few days:
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The Jewish Community Pandemic Emergency Relief Fund will help our institutions manage through the COVID-19 crisis, address social service needs, and provide emergency assistance to community members in need. We are $24,000 away from our initial goal of $100,000.
Click here
to make a gift now.
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Federation, and members of the community, have committed over $100,000 to the First Coast Relief Fund. These funds can be accessed through JFCS for members of our Jewish community. Please call Hilary for more information:
904-394-5722.
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Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) provides informative resources and connections to a virtual community, visit
www.jewishtogether.org
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In a time of social-distancing, volunteering would seem to be counter to what we should be doing, however, we have compiled a number of volunteer opportunities where you can safely help your community.
Click here
to sign up.
*If you or anyone you know cannot leave your home to go shopping, we have a team of volunteers willing to assist you with this. Please call me at 904-616-1007 and we will work on getting you assistance.
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We have compiled a listing of local religious services and other virtual gatherings, as well as online resources for families and children, health and wellness, kosher food delivery and more. For more information,
click here
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Of course, Federation’s response is but one piece of what our community is doing as a whole. We are inspired by the many acts of care and compassion we are seeing across Northeast Florida, and are grateful to all of you for your support and for all you are doing
to help others during this time. It is clear our community is well equipped to look after one another, physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
Thank you again for being an integral part of this effort and for all you have done to build a strong and caring community. We will continue to stay in touch regularly, in the days and weeks ahead, so that we can continue to make it through this difficult time together.
Wishing you and your family a healthy, restful Shabbat Shalom,
Alan Margolies,
Executive Director
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Preparing for Passover has now become easier.
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Together Educating And Motivating (TEAM)
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Shalom,
I pray that you and are families are well. This unbelievably challenging time in our lives is offering us an opportunity to be resourceful in so many ways. Perhaps you are playing new games, discovering a new hobby, reading a book that has been on your nightstand for too long, enriching your life with an online class or cleaning and decluttering! Or perhaps like many of us you are living day to day wondering what is going on, when is it going to end and what will our world look like when this is under control. I would like to share that I am very confident that together we WILL get through us, we WILL celebrate Shabbat together, the children’s laughter will again be heard at Beth El on Sunday mornings and next year for Passover, we WILL be with our loved ones at the same table.
The teachers of Beth El Religious School are incredibly resourceful in discovering new opportunities to connect with our wonderful students! The teachers have been emailing and connecting with their families! The next session will give all students the chance to see their teacher, madrachim and each other on Zoom!! Parents, please check your email for the time on April 19 for your child’s class to meet on Zoom.
Honestly, I am in awe after speaking with some of you as to the number of challenges you are facing and overcoming every day. I am sharing some of the challenges because if this is what you are experiencing, you are not alone! I would also love your feedback as to the challenges you are facing and either how you are overcoming them or how we can help!
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Discovering ways to celebrate Passover with family and friends while social distancing.
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Working from home with 3 teenagers doing on line school and only one computer in the house.
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Encouraging a reluctant learner to complete the tasks required by his/her teacher.
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Connecting with local family (grandparents, siblings, etc) while social distancing.
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Entertaining a pre-schooler while working from home.
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Encouraging drivers in your neighborhood to slow down and pay attention while the children are outside, bike riding, etc.
Stay safe and be well,
Vickie
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We are hoping that these future events will still take place.
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FRESH FROM THE KILN
ORDER YOUR RED-HOT BRICKS NOW
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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.
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If you can, help support a local restaurant: Trasca Eatery and Co.
We are committed to keep our doors open, keep our team working and serve our community, but we need your help by sharing and helping us communicate to all:
- Hours Monday thru Saturday 11 am to 7pm on Sunday online orders only. This could change soon and we will be offering more normal hours.
- Offering To Go orders, Curbside Pick UP and Delivery to 32082
It is sad to see all our hard work throughout the year end like this, but as Community Partners I know we can get thru this.
Thanks in advance for all your kindness and help!
Best,
Karina Coryell
Trasca & Co Eatery
904-395-3989
904-624-2330 cell
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CONTACT US
Beth El-The Beaches Synagogue
288 N. Roscoe Blvd.
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
904.273.9100
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