Weekly Emes Archives

April 24 - April 30, 2020        30 Nissan - 6 Iyar, 5780

Parashat Tazria-Metzora
Rosh Chodesh Iyar

Shalom!

Welcome to Congregation Torat Emet's weekly Emes, all the news and happenings at the shul and around the community. Enjoy and Shabbat Shalom!

About Us

         In This Issue:

        Service Schedules
        Classes & Calendar Corner
        Kiddush & Seudah Shlisheet
        Lifecycle
        Synagogue Announcements
        Israel Action
        Community Announcements
        Goods & Services

Office Hours
*Please note: Office staff are available by phone or email only until further notice
*We have a newly installed mailbox by the back patio entrance if you have things to drop off to the office

Monday-Thursday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Friday
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

          Quick Links

              Calendar
              Printable Calendar
              Eruv (614.489.8281)
              Buckeye Kosher
              OU
              AIPAC

Schedules & Lifecycle

Services and classes will not be held at Torat Emet until further notice. Whenever possible, they will be held via Zoom.

The Jewish community has thrived for millenia on its intimacy and close connections. While we will be physically apart for the foreseeable future, we will strive to maintain our emotional and spiritual bonds during this time. Below you will find links to join daily Shacharit and Mincha-Maariv services, Torat Emet Classes, and Rabbi Neuman's new Podcast on Minor Biblical Characters. May our learning and prayer help bring ​​​​​​​us back together soon. 

Shabbat Schedule
All services marked with an asterisk ( * ) are clickable links to join the service via Zoom

Friday
6:10 PM   Pre-Shabbat Ruach followed by MIncha*

6:55 PM   Candle Lighting

Shabbat (at home)

9:00 AM   Shacharit
7:45 PM   Mincha
9:05 PM   Shabbat Ends

Weekday Schedule
All services marked with an asterisk ( * ) are clickable links to join the service via Zoom

Shacharit
8:25 AM   Sunday*
7:25 AM   Monday-Friday*

Mincha/Maariv
6:40 PM   Sunday-Thursday*
6:45 PM   Friday*

Class Schedule
All classes are clickable links to join the class via Zoom

The Book of Hoshaya with Rabbi Neuman
Sunday morning at 9:00 AM

Insights from the Weekly Parsha with Rabbi Zack
Monday & Wednesday 12:30-1:30 PM

Mesillat Yesharim: The Path of the Just with Rabbi Neuman
Tuesday & Thursday 12:30-1:30 PM

Podcast
The Characters You Do Not Know with Rabbi Neuman

(You need to have Spotify or Anchor to listen) 

Calendar Corner

April 23rd
Yom HaShoah ZOOM Program with Ari Kinsberg, Curator of the Jay and Jeanie Schottenstein Family Collection of Rare Judaica
April 24th
Rosh Chodesh Iyar
April 28th
Yom HaZikaron
April 29th
Yom Ha'Atzmaut
May 12th
Lag B'Omer
May 22nd
Yom Yerushalayim
May 28th-30th
Shavuot

Donations

RABBI'S FUND
in commemoration of the yahrzeit of
mother, Frieda Price from Linda & Barry Starr

SYNAGOGUE FUND
from Justin Pinsker
in appreciation of
Yael & Perry Vernikoff from Sarah Frank,
Nicole and Jonathan Schottenstein from Sarah Frank
in honor of
Marci Gorenstein from Nancy & Ken Supowit
in memory of
father Howard Levy, Parents Ruth & Harry Kahane, grandparents Elsie & Eli Levy, Samuel & Helen Levy, Baila & Koppel Kahane, Raizel & Yaakov Wein, and those who perished in the Holocaust. from Barbara & Alan Levy,
brother, Dan Greenberg from Sandy Klugman

New Weekly Emes Feature!
Pre-Shabbat Ruach in honor of this week's birthdays: 
David Goldmeier, Moshe Mizrachi, Samone Fischer, Neil Kalef, Ariella Nutis, Victoria Cantor, Samuel Schmelzer, Esther Neuman, Erin Marcovitch, Brett Kaufman, Scott Mendelson, Gelena Khodokovsky Libin, Ben-Zion Gisser, Noa Berger, Stacey Greff, Joel Fisher, Todd Appelbaum, and Joshua Greff
Friday, April 24th at 6:10 PM. Click HERE to join the Pre-Shabbat Ruach ZOOM session!

Happy Birthday this coming week to
David Weisfogel, Dean Brenner, Natalie Bitton, Lawrence Binsky, Gila Mazel, and Jesse Steinman

Yahrzeits for this week are
Frieda Price, mother of Linda Starr
Robin Grossman, aunt of Terri Barnett; great aunt of Alison Gutwaks
Anna Schottenstein, grandmother of Jay Schottenstein; great grandmother of Joey, Jonathan and Jeffrey Schottenstein
Bella Wolf, mother of Ayala Kohn
Pauline Greenberg, mother of Joshua Greenberg
Arnold Fisher, father of Joel Fisher
Freida Klein, grandmother of Howard Zack
Michael Alexander, father of Laurie Alexander
Sarah Feldman, mother of Dora Kopp
Herbert Michael Zemon, grandfather of Laurie Alexander
Meyer Goodman, grandfather of Myer Bornstein

Thank you to to 
 
for partnering with us to provide our security

for Shabbat and Holidays. 
Donate to their annual campaign here.

Synagogue Announcements

TONIGHT

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Afikomen Hunt Winner

Mazel tov to Ranon, Elior and Matan Ginsberg on winning the afikomen scavenger hunt!

Thank you to all who participated and helped make the scavenger hunt happen!

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Join Our Whatsapp Group!

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Torat Emet Friends -

While the stay at home directive has constrained our traditional socializing routines, the gift of technology has allowed us to remain joyfully connected.  Torat Emet has introduced a WhatsApp group specifically dedicated to keeping us together during this historic time.  Members of the Torat Emet family are posting the same kind of information that we enjoy sharing when we are physically together – general community updates, jokes, family news, inspirational messages….. 

I hope that you will join our WhatsApp group.  The family is not complete without you.

Talk to you in the App!!
 
Rabbi Zack

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Post Pesach Shopping Restrictions
from Buckeye Kosher

Buckeye Kosher does not recommend purchasing chometz products (including, but not limited to: Bread, Cereals (many), Beer, Couscous, Oatmeal, Pasta, Rolled Oats, Wheat Bran and Wheat Germ) from Giant Eagle for 2 weeks after Passover. Liquor should not be purchased from the Liquor Agency found within Giant Eagle until before Shavuos.

At this time, it is okay to purchase chometz at any other retailer in the Columbus area immediately after Passover. Block's Bagels sold in their own display at the Market District in Bexley are permissible for purchase even right after Pesach.  

Rabbi Josh Finegold
Administrator 

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Main Event Fundraiser

Dear Torat Emet Friends,

Tonight we would have been celebrating our Annual Main Event Gala. Postponing the Main Event was painful, but necessary.  The evening is always such a pleasure – good friends, good food, good entertainment – and of course, provides for raising much needed funds for the operation of our beloved shul.
 
Without income from the Main Event, Torat Emet is in a precarious financial situation.  An immediate deficit looms.   We need to raise as much income as possible now in order to keep our shul operating.
 
If you did not purchase your tickets/ad for the Main Event, please consider going online or sending a check for the tickets/ad you had planned to purchase.  Tickets were $105.00 each and ad prices can be found online or by calling the office.  Please – the sooner the better.  Because there is no event, the total amount of what you send represents a contribution and is tax deductible as stipulated by law.   If you already purchased tickets, please let us know if you wish the purchase to be a donation or if you require a credit on your account.
 
We are grateful and take solace in the closeness and love of our Main Street family.  G-D willing, we will be back together and celebrating soon.
 
Sincerely,
 
The Main Event CoChairs
Terri Barnett
Lara Blumberg
Sima Gellman
Meghan Shulman

Click  HERE  to make your online donation

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Columbus City Attorney Zach Klein Announces New Texting Service for Domestic Violence Victims
Victims at home with abusers within earshot can now text the Columbus City Attorney's office for help
Starting this week, victims can reach the City Attorney’s Domestic Violence & Stalking Unit by sending a text message to 614-653-8075 and providing domestic violence advocates with their name, a safe time to communicate, and an email or phone number where they can be reached. For their protection, victims are encouraged to delete their own message after it is sent. The City Attorney’s domestic violence advocates will contact the victim at the designated time to discuss safety planning for them and their family.

City Attorney Klein also reminded residents that if they are in immediate danger, they should call or text 911.

“For people experiencing domestic abuse while sheltering in place, there are very few opportunities to get away from an abuser to seek help,” said City Attorney Klein. “Our concern about an uptick in domestic violence incidents led us to this solution for victims who can now reach out for help, even if they are fearful that their abuser may be within earshot. It is critical for victims to know they are not alone, and we are here to help.”

Columbus Police recently reported that they saw an increase in domestic violence-related calls in March. There were 3,226 calls about domestic violence last month, which is more than 600 calls above average.

In addition to City Attorney Klein’s Office, the LSS CHOICES for Victims of Domestic Violence hotline is available 24/7 at 614-224-4663.

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• New! HowtoWear&MakeFaceMasks.pdf
• ​​​Franklin County Public Health
• Ohio Department of Health 
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention COVID-19 Overview - Centers for Disease Control
• World Health Organization COVID-19 Advice For The Public   - World Health Organization
• Johns Hopkins Global COVID-19 Case Map   - John Hopkins Hospital
• Travel Tips: Coronavirus   - U.S. Department of State's Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC)

• https://www.yutorah.org/
• https://www.sefaria.org/
• https://www.aish.com/
• https://www.etzion.org.il/en

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Torat Emet is excited to be part of the Life & Legacy Initiative sponsored by the Howard Grinspoon Foundation and Jewish Columbus.  The objective is building endowments to help ensure our Jewish future for generations to come.
 
Click here for a short information page. Also, keep an eye out as the program kicks off in February 2020
 
Please contact Stu Appelbaum for further information
stu@mpex.com
614-390-9940

High Street Synagogue

The High Street Community is a project sponsored by Jonathan and Nicole Schottenstein, and led by Rabbi Ari Neuman, for young professionals looking for meaningful Jewish experiences and fun ways to meet other young Jewish adults.  The program's goal is to help its participants learn about Judaism in a way that is exciting, enjoyable, open, and welcoming to others no matter their background.
For more information, or to sign up for HSC events and e-mails, please contact Rabbi Neuman at rabbineuman@toratemet.org
or call the office at 614-238-6778.

Israel Action

Community Announcements

                               Online Events

April 23, 5pm - Israeli Cooking Workshop: Hummus, Baba Ganoush and Schug
Join the Livneh-Dill Family and learn how to make your our Israeli spread for Yom Ha`atzmaut
LEARN MORE

April 27, 12:50pm - Masa Yom HaZikaron Virtual Memorial Ceremony
Join us as we will commemorate IDF soldiers and victims of terror at the largest virtual ceremony for the Jewish world.
LEARN MORE

April 28, 12 pm - Stronger Together on Yom HaZikaron
Join The Jewish Agency for Israel Shlichim (Israeli emissaries) for Yom HaZikaron, Israel’s Remembrance Day for fallen soldiers.
LEARN MORE

April 29, 2 pm - Worldwide Celebration of Israel's Independence Day
We invite you to be part of an extraordinary, worldwide, first-of-a-kind celebration of Israel’s 72nd Independence Day. Join celebrity guests, world leaders and people from across the globe.
4 - 7pm - More online fun for kids, teens & adults - info to come!
LEARN MORE

April 30, 7:30 pm - Urban Zen with Lori Guth
Join Women’s Philanthropy as we build resiliency during these stressful times through intentional relaxation and mindfulness.
LEARN MORE

Buckeye Kosher Korner

For a recently updated list of Kosher symbols approved by Buckeye Kosher click here

Buckeye Kosher works only with approved caterers and commissaries. Please check their website buckeyekosher.org

Follow Buckeye Kosher (@BuckeyeKosher) on Twitter for the latest kashrus updates

www.buckeyekosher.org or info@buckeyekosher.org

Columbus Community Mikvah

Call or text (614) 239-0838 for appointments
columbuscommunitymikvah.org
columbusmikvah@gmail.com

Columbus Eruv
Visit  eruv-columbus.com  or follow on twitter @ColumbusEruv for all the latest updates, or call (614) 489-8281

Shabbat Table Discussions
To view or download Yeshiva University's latest Shabbat Table Discussions click  here ​​​​​​​

Goods & Services

SUPPORT TORAT EMET!
Use this link and place your next flower order with Oberer's Flowers and Torat Emet will earn 20% of the purchase price!
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