Beth El Bulletin

July 16, 2019 - 13 Tamuz, 5779

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

2018-2019 Committee Chairs

Worship & L/T Finance: Neal Goldman

Facilities: Ron Van

Membership: Grace Belkin

Communications: Sherill Herzfeld

Ways & Means: Tracy Aquila

Education Director: Vickie Kennedy

Liaison : Tracy Aquila

Adult Education: Judy DeArman

Library: Bobby Adler

Archives: Karen Toker

Social Action: Tammy Shumer

Finance: Chip Morris

Education: Donne' Ordile

Security: Ron Rapaport

BETH EL HAPPENINGS

July 18:

10:30 AM Discussion Group

July 19:

7 PM Shabbat Service

July 20:

NO Torah Study

10 AM Bat Mitzvah of Meadow Valerio

July 25:

6:15 PM BELLES

July 28:

10 AM Healing Service led by our Cantorial Soloist, Laurie Simmons

WWW.BETHELBEACHES.ORG

BETH EL NEWS

A message from your Security Committee:

The Security Committee would like to remind all members that our security guards work very hard to protect us while on duty. Their need to focus on potential threats is similar to a lifeguard. Just as we would not distract a lifeguard during their duties, please respect what our guards do for us and the guidelines under which they work. Please refrain from activities such as offering food to eat or chairs to sit on or any other well intentioned endeavor that would distract or diminish their job performance under our security protocols.

Thank you

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ADULT EDUCATION

Want to prepare for the High Holy Days? Please join Rabbi for: Hebrew for the holidays.

(This is a one night a week for six weeks series of classes.)

Tuesdays at 7:00

August 13 – September 17

RSVP to: elissa@bethelbeaches.org

BOARD MEMBER HIGHLIGHT

Grace Belkin, Membership Chair

904-273-9161 home

904-534-2553 cell

I saw this when I volunteered at Beaches Hospital in the Surgical Waiting Room. It really spoke to me.

"We are what people see

We are what people hear

We are our most important asset"

I am so honored to be part of the "We" at Beth El.

The "we" became "us" and was evidenced these last few weeks as Board Members, Rabbi, Elissa took on extra duties, both theirs and mine, expressing their concern and generous offers for food (don't you know we are the pickiest people on the face of the earth). From your calls, emails, texts....your concern is greatly appreciated. I apologize for not getting back to y'all, but please know the "we" and "us" merged into "one".

CLICK HERE TO EMAIL GRACE

Sarah and Emily Bradley’s Mitzvah Project!

Our mitzvah project is for the Humane Society. Sarah and I are making toys for dogs that do not have them, out of old t-shirts. The toys are very durable, and are fun for the dogs to play with. We chose this for our project because although the Humane Society does a great job taking care of the dogs, and rescuing them the dogs still need toys to play with. This subject was very close to home for us, because we have four dogs ourselves and whenever our dogs don’t have toys they always get cranky.

Do you have some T-shirts that you can donate to Sarah and Bradley? Their goal is to make 50 toys to donate! Please see the attached picture to see their dog with the toy!!

T shirts can be dropped off at Beth El Tuesday-Friday 9:00-4:30.

BETH EL RELIGIOUS SCHOOL

Off for the summer!

Together Educating And Motivating (TEAM)

Contact MISS VICKIE for more information at vickie@bethelbeaches.org

School Registration Packet 2019-2020

Beth El IS LOOKING FOR FABULOUS TEACHERS!

Beth El Religious School is currently accepting applications for the 2019-2020 school year. Innovative, caring and collaborative educators should apply. Beth El Religious School is committed to creating an inclusive learning environment that values the unique gifts and talents of every child. Wonderful students, supportive parents and a comprehensive spiraling curriculum are included!!

For more information, contact Vickie Kennedy at 904-273-9100 or vickie@bethelbeaches.org

If you know of an teacher who would like to join our TEAM (Together, Educating And Motivating), please pass along the information!

BETH EL BROTHERHOOD

Beth El Brotherhood Application

BETH EL SISTERHOOD

2019-2020 Sisterhood Application

The next time you are walking into Beth El, please look down and take notice that there are 20 BEAUTIFUL NEW ENGRAVED BRICKS leading to the front entry, adding to the dozens of memories already there.

How special it is to honor, remember and perpetuate people and special occasions! This is an abiding remembrance that can warm your heart each time you come into 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. poopsiek@gmail.com or call her at 904-662-4339.

BRICK ORDER FORM

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Together, the Jewish Federation of Jacksonville and The Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens is partnering on August 25th by opening the Cummer's doors to the community and showing all that we have to offer through our amazing organizations. From 12:00-4:00, there will be a variety of information and projects available to showcase what our agencies, schools, synagogues and The Cummer have to offer. There will be representatives from all the organizations to tell you about the work they do and answer any questions you might have. Please come out, have fun, learn something new, and celebrate all that our community has to offer while enjoying the art and atmosphere at The Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens. Food will be available for purchase and registration details will be up soon!