A Message from Rabbi Wexler

This week’s double Torah portion, Behar-Behukotai, offers a sense of hope as God promises the Israelites that one day:

וְנָתַתִּ֤י שָׁלוֹם֙ בָּאָ֔רֶץ וּשְׁכַבְתֶּ֖ם וְאֵ֣ין מַחֲרִ֑יד- I will grant peace in the land (of Israel), and you will be able to lie down, and none will make you afraid (Leviticus 26:6).

How we yearn for such a day, especially today, as we watch from afar with bated breath as rockets continue to rain down in Israel. Thus far, over 500 missiles have been fired from Gaza towards Southern Israel and the Tel Aviv area. One rocket recently hit an apartment building in Rehovot (south of Tel Aviv), killing one person and injuring several more. First and foremost, we pray for the safety and well-being of our brothers and sisters in Israel. May there be a quick end to the violence, and may God protect the members of the IDF who are hard at work to keep Israelis safe. We also pray for all of the innocent civilians, Israelis and Palestinians alike, who find themselves in harms way. We are far from the peace that our Torah portion dreams of and that we have sought for generation after generation.

A Message from Executive Director, Ron Safier

This coming Tuesday, May 16, at 6:45pm we will be conducting a congregational security drill on responding to an active shooter event. It is very important to have a plan in place for worst case scenarios, and to conduct drills to practice those plans. We recently conducted Run/Hide/Fight active shooter drills with faculty, staff, and clergy, and it is time once again to practice these drills with the congregation at large. So, whether you are a Shabbat “regular,” or only attend services occasionally, we highly encourage and recommend that you attend this drill which will last approximately one hour. The training will be held in the main sanctuary, and the drills will be conducted by the JFED Security team. This training is open to the entire congregation, and we are hoping to get as many attendees as possible.

As we are nearing the end of the current fiscal year, which runs from July 1 to June 30, we prepare for membership renewal for the coming year, as membership and dues at TBS are renewed on a yearly basis. So, please keep an eye out for an email the week of May 15th with information regarding the membership renewal process for 2023/2024 (5784), including a link that will allow you to submit your membership renewal electronically. There will also be hard copies available of the membership renewal packet for those who prefer a hard copy. Our synagogue is in strong financial shape, and we wouldn’t be where we are today, and we wouldn’t be able to offer all the programming that we do, without our congregational membership and your contributions.

Mazal tov to:

Stephanie & Brandon Rosen and Roxanne & Sam Mennes on their daughter and granddaughter Dylan becoming a Bat Mitzvah this Shabbat.

Carol & Jon Orwitz on the birth of their granddaughter, Ruby Claire Orwitz, daughter of Mandy & Matthew Orwitz

TONIGHT

Kellman Brown Academy's 20th Annual Tribute Gala, 7:15pm (Advanced registration required)
Minyan, 8pm - Zoom

FRIDAY

Minyan, 7am - In-person and Zoom
Candle Lighting, 7:47pm

SATURDAY

Shabbat Services, 9:30am - In-Person/Livestream
Rabbi Albert and Sarah Lewis Religious School Gimmel Consecration Shabbat Service, 10am
Minha, Maariv & Havdalah, 7:55pm
In-Person/Livestream

SUNDAY

Minyan, 8am - In-person/Zoom
Minyan, 8pm - Zoom

Shabbat Babysitting is Back!

Babysitting will once again be available on Shabbat mornings from 10am to 12pm in room 101 in the Eric B. Jacobs Early Childhood Education Center.

Click here for the Report of the Nominating Subcommittee for the 2023-24 Board of Directors

More Upcoming Events

Tuesday Night Talmud on Tuesday, May 16 at 8:15pm Details here

Rabbi Albert and Sarah Lewis Religious School Vav (6th grade) Siyyum and Promotion on Wednesday, May 17 at 6:15pm Details Here

Sisterhood Presents the 11th Annual Author's Night on Thursday, May 18 at 7pm Details here

Hazak Program - Phil Bruschi presents Too Marvelous for Words: The Lyrics of Johnny Mercer on Thursday, May 18 at 1pm Details here

Project Yahad Shabbat Service for families with individuals who have special needs - with Sheldon Low on Saturday, May 20 at 11am Details here

Healing Service with Rabbi Bryan Wexler on Monday, May 22 at 7pm Details here

Talmud & Tiaras for Sisterhood Members on Tuesday, May 23 at 7pm Details here

Soul Sisters on Wednesday, May 24 at 12:30pm Details here

Tikun L'eyl Shavuot on Thursday, May 25 at 9:30pm Details here

Shavuot Services with Confirmation on Friday, May 26 at 9:30am Details here

Men's Club Business Networking at NFL Films on Wednesday May 31 at 7pm Details here

TBS Book Club on Wednesday, June 7 at 1pm Details here

Young Members Group Potluck Shabbat on Friday, June 9 (time TBD) Details Here

Visit the full TBS Calendar

DONATIONS NEEDED

TBS Social Advocacy Group is currently accepting donations on behalf of HIAS

HIAS has welcomed 49 refugees (from Afghanistan, Burma, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kyrgyzstan, Syria, and other countries) in the month of April, and they are rapidly going through household items. All donations are greatly appreciated.