July 21, 2020- 29 Tamuz, 5780
BETH EL BEACHES
Rabbi: Michael Matuson, D.H.L., D.D.
Cantorial Soloist: Laurie Simmons
2019-2020 Executive Board Member
President: Charlie Frohman
Interim Treasurer: Chip Morris
Interim Secretary: Rachel Marcus-Hendry Mitchell
2020-2021 Committee Chairs
Worship & L/T Finance: Neal Goldman
Facilities: Ron Van
Education Director: Vickie Kennedy
Library: Bobby Adler
Archives: Chip Morris
Education: Ilyse Greene
BETH EL HAPPENINGS
Rabbi's discussion group and Torah Study are canceled for July 23 & July 24.
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

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

To our wonderful community,

Together, the Federation and River Garden are seeking volunteers to help shop for groceries that will be delivered to residents of The Coves. If you are available to help, please sign up at the link below, which will show the available days and times. 

The program will run through June and July and potentially into August, however that will be determined at a later date. Some additional details are included below. Please reach out to Faye Hedrick at fayeh@jewishjacksonville.org with any questions. Thank you so much for considering volunteering your time to help support your community!

* There will be no River Garden campus interaction
* Matthew Jackson is the contact and he will give his cell number for communication and questions once a volunteer has signed up
* Shoppers will meet Matthew at 10:30 at Publix on Old St. Augustine Road by Losco Road, north of 295
* Responsible and dependable teens 16 and older can be shoppers (Community Service hours will be available through the Federation)
* We are seeking 3 shoppers each day, Monday through Friday, for a total of 15 shoppers per week

On the day of shopping;
1) Matthew meets the shoppers at 10:30 at Publix
2) Matthew divides out the shopping lists evenly amongst the shoppers
3) The shoppers shop the store for the items and then return to a prearranged check out area
4) Matthew and the shopper check out and double check the lists

BETH EL RELIGIOUS SCHOOL
Together Educating And Motivating (TEAM)
Contact MISS VICKIE for more information at  vickie@bethelbeaches.org
SCHOOL IS OUT FOR SUMMER!
BETH EL BROTHERHOOD
CANCELED: Dinner with the Rabbi
BETH EL SISTERHOOD
— Sisterhood Brain Stretch and Fun! This Thursday evening at 7:00
Bring food, drinks, snacks, phones, tablets, laptops, desktops! No experience is
necessary - the first few minutes of our trivia quiz will explain how it all works and it is very easy!

* You will need 2 devices: one to see the questions and another to enter your
responses. (phone and tablet/computer)*

Please note that it is not a team competition unless you have several people in one place who are doing it together.

Topic: Sisterhood Brain-Exercize!
Time: Thursday, Jul 23, 2020 07:00 PM Eastern Time
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 862 4758 4498
Password: Shalom!
PS Hanna Moore, our Mistress of Ceremonies, says, “No app is needed, but you can download Kahoot! AS to check it out. “ A free download for iPhones and iPads.
JULY SOCIAL ACTION PROJECT
 
Due to COVID 19, JFCS is helping more families and children and you can help!
The racks at the Fanny Landwirth Clothes Closet are almost empty and JFCS needs your assistance to fill them!
 
The need is for new and clean, gently used children’s clothing for both boys and girls, sizes 5-14 (childrens).
Wish list items include:
        shorts
         lightweight pants
       new socks
       new undergarments 
 
If you wish to send a check, Vickie will purchase new socks and underwear. 
As the flyer states, donations can be taken to JFCS. Or I will deliver any items collected from our beach community on Thursday, July 30. Please contact Vickie at  vickie@bethelbeaches.org  or 904-318-7204 to arrange to safely gather your donations. Please do NOT bring your donations to Beth El as the building has not reopened.
Please make the check payable to Beth El, specify that it is for the JFCS Fanny Landwirth Clothes Closet and send to:
  Beth El, The Beaches Synagogue
288 North Roscoe Blvd. 
Ponte Vedra Beach, Fl 32082
 Attention: Vickie
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.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Need a Shabbat meal?
Hello Beth-El Beaches Family,
 
We hope this email finds all of you in safe & healthy quarters.
We want to assure you that we take the health and well-being of our community, customers, and associates very seriously. Like you, we're closely monitoring the quickly developing effects of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
To help prevent the spread of COVID-19, we will practice social distancing yet remain "OPEN FOR BUSINESS" with convenient, affordable and daily delivery* of Kosher style Dinner Meal Kits, fresh nutritious Power Salad family style Bowls, Bubbe&Zeyde meal portions available with free delivery, GF Pizza/Dessert Fun Kits and Kiddush by the pound.
Also presenting Covid-19 delivered, set up on site and staffed* 
Mitzvah Celebration Meal Kit Packages (max10 guests) to go !
Deliveries M-W-F    3-5pm
*additional charge

Place your orders two days prior by noon before day of delivery by:

TEXT @ 904-303-9303

Please include delivery address in all orders.   Bubbe/Zeyde deliveries No Charge !

Deliveries* will arrive M-W-F between 3-5pm

*(Minimum Order $25 or combine days..... add $10 Bubbe/Zeyde Deliveries NO CHARG
 
Melinda Miniel
Fiesta Catering
(904) 303 - 9303
BETH EL SPONSOR
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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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