September 21, 2021 - 15 Tishrei, 5782 |
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BETH EL BEACHES
Rabbi: Michael Matuson, D.H.L., D.D.
Cantorial Soloist: Laurie Simmons
2021-2022 Executive Board Member
Co-Presidents: Karen Freedman & Tammy Shumer
Past President: Charlie Frohman
Vice President: Rachel Marcus-Hendry Mitchell
Treasurer: Rob Udell
Secretary: Joy Shultz
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2021-2022 Committee Chairs
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Adult Education: Hanna Moore
Archives: Chip Morris
Education Director: Vickie Kennedy
Education: Ilyse Greene
Facilities: Ron Van & Buzzy Klausner
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Library: Bobby Adler
Membership: Grace Belkin & Holly Udell
Ritual/Worship: Brad Leiser
Ways & Means: Lori Shapiro
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Shabbat services will continue to be in person (masks required) as well as via Zoom.
Onegs and Kiddush luncheons have been suspended until further notice.
We are continually monitoring and basing our decisions off of current facts, medical experts and statistics.
Thank you for your support and understanding!
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Friday, September 24th Shabbat Services 7 PM Consecration and Simchat Torah
Saturday, September 25th - 10 AM Shabbat Services
6 PM Celebrate the Seasons
Sunday, September 26th - 9 AM Religious School and Pizza in the Hut
Tuesday, September 28th - Yizkor Service 10 AM (in person and via Zoom)
Rabbi's classes are to resume on Thursday, September 30th and Saturday, October 2nd.
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Welcoming the Stranger Mitzvah Project. Beth El the Beaches Synagogue and Beth El Sisterhood are partnering with Lutheran Social Services, the resettlement agency here in Jacksonville, to help Afghan refugees. As you probably know, these families that are arriving in Jacksonville have been vetted multiple times and have received special visas for their work with the US government. Because of their work, they would be in grave danger in Afghanistan under the Taliban.
We are collecting monetary donations and gift cards for them. Many refugees arrive with almost nothing. There have been generous donations in the last few weeks, but our friends at Lutheran have advised us that there is still a huge need for food items to stock the pantries and refrigerators.
You can use this link to purchase an Instacart gift card. https://a.co/d52SLbN. You will be asked for the recipient’s email. Enter laura.cook@lssjax.org. Laura is the Senior Refugees Services Program Manager. She writes, “When they purchase it, can they please send me an email afterwards with their name, address, and email? Unfortunately, e-cards do not display anything but the donor’s name. We would love to thank them and send a tax exempt donation form.”
Or mail a donation, marked “refugee assistance” to Beth El the Beaches Synagogue, 288 N Roscoe Blvd, Ponte Vedra Beach 32082. Publix and Walmart gift cards are also appreciated.
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You know…
I was going in a different direction with this article today, but this happened. I wanted to make sure to get the prayer book back to the synagogue as soon as possible and decided to drop it off Sunday morning. This just so happened to be the first day of Sunday school. And what a day it was! 50+ students + teachers + Madrachim + a grandparent + all masked + all safety protocols observed. Impressive…on everybody’s part. It feels so good to see all that activity, that includes Vickie Kennedy (our awesome Education Director) checking and rechecking everything. The kids involved, energetic, the teachers “hands on” (figuratively speaking), the Madrachim with their charges. Kudos to all for overcoming every obstacle of the past 18 months. Our Beth El Synagogue is strong and vibrant and committed to this Jewish experience at the beach. Wow!
Grace Belkin
Membership Chair
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Together Educating And Motivating (TEAM)
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—Bone Builders— strong person, strong bones. This 50-minute research-based movement program is designed to maintain or increase strength and rebuild bone matrix. Bone Builders include warmups, balance, strength, and cool-downs.
Come try it out! Tuesday and Friday mornings (twice a week) at 9:30 am
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 893 7713 1376
Passcode: 181818
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Yoga Shalom starts 10:30 via zoom.
Please contact Elaine Bergstrom for the link.
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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.
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Want to help make a difference while you shop in the Amazon app, at no extra cost to you? Simply follow the instructions below to select "Beth El-the Beaches Synagogue Inc" as your charity and activate AmazonSmile in the app. They'll donate a portion of your eligible mobile app purchases to us.
How it works:
1. Open the Amazon app on your phone
2. Select the main menu (=) & tap on "AmazonSmile" within Programs & Features
3. Select "Beth El-the Beaches Synagogue Inc" as your charity
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to activate AmazonSmile in the mobile app
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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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GIFT
Looking for a gift to give that is priceless:
- A personalized leaf or rock for our Tree of Life
- An inscribed Prayer Book for our Sanctuary
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Select
Beth El the Beaches Synagogue, Inc
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