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
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.
May 12th Lag B'Omer May 22nd Yom Yerushalayim May 28th-30th Shavuot
Mazel Tov! to Meghan and Max Schulman on the birth of a baby girl
to Rabbi Ari and Shira Neuman on the birth of a nephew. Proud parents are Eliana and David Redlich
to Tobi and Jeff Siegel, and Giselle and Chanan Siegel, on the birth of a granddaughter and niece. Proud parents are Sarah and Dovid Silverberg
Condolences
to Samone Fischer and family on the passing of sister, Tamar Tikveh Pitre
Donations RABBI'S FUND in appreciation of Miriam Kahn from Beverly Roseman-Shapiro & Stewart Shapiro
SYNAGOGUE FUND in memory of Tamar Tikveh Pitre from Peggy & Alan Katchen, Tamar Tikveh Pitre from Stuart Weltz wishing a mazel tov to Meghan and Max Schulman on the birth of their daughter from Stuart Weltz
New Weekly Emes Feature! Pre-Shabbat Ruach in honor of this week's birthdays: This week we will be celebrating the past week's and the coming week's birthdays. Beginning next week we will celebrate the upcoming birthdays only David Weisfogel, Dean Brenner, Natalie Bitton, Lawrence Binsky, Gila Mazel, Jesse Steinman, Linda Vlosky Zack, Michele Bernstein, Nicole Ebner, Bruce Mirvis, Rick Barnett, and Suzanne Hoxworth Friday, May 1st at 6:25 PM. Click HERE to join the Pre-Shabbat Ruach ZOOM session!
Yahrzeits for this week are Meyer Goodman, grandfather of Myer Bornstein Herbert Michael Zemon, grandfather of Laurie Alexander Essie Gales, mother of Mara Ryan Pauline Cantor, mother of Charles Cantor Estherlee Eckmann, mother of David Eckmann Elfrida Schmerler Ritter, mother of Eydie Garlikov Dr. David Hershfield, father of Robert Hershfield Shirley Dembe, mother of Allard Dembe Celia Weltz, mother of Stuart Weltz Giselle Weisfogel, mother of David Weisfogel Esther Boiman, mother of Irving Boiman
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Synagogue Announcements
SUNDAY NIGHT
Instructions for the night (please do these in advance) To join a Netflix Party, you will need to do so on either your desktop or laptop computer, via the Google Chrome web browser. To ensure you're ready for the party on May 3rd, please take the following steps in advance:
1. You will need the Google Chrome web browser on your desktop or laptop computer and a Netflix account. If you don't have Chrome on your computer, you can download it at: https://www.google.com/chrome/
2. You will need to be able to log in to your Netflix account on the Chrome browser on your computer. Go to https://www.netflix.com/ to sign in to your Netflix account.
4. At 7:30 PM on Sunday, May 3rd, check your email for a link to the party starting at 8:00 PM. Prior to joining the party, you will need to be logged into your Netflix account.
We look forward to (virtually) seeing you there! For questions, please email: daniel@newmansolutions.com
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.
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
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 herefor 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
Buckeye Kosher Post Pesach Shopping Restrictions Buckeye Kosher advises that 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 retailer in the Columbus area.
Rabbi Josh Finegold Administrator
Buckeye Kosher BBQ Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 Buckeye Kosher BBQ Festival has been canceled. As we’ve watched the pandemic unfold, with all its uncertainty, we could not plan for the BBQ at this time. Although we are disappointed, we recognize that we must put the health and safety of our patrons, performers, vendors, and sponsors above all other considerations.
Buckeye Kosher Now Delivers In an effort to help the community during this uncertain time, Buckeye Kosher is trialing a kosher-food shopping/delivery service to those who have an underlying need and are unable to get out during this time. Please email Kosher Department orders to deliveries@buckeyekosher.org . We plan to shop before 5:30 pm on Mondays and Thursdays, with delivery shortly thereafter. Payments will need to be paid with a credit card via Square the day that the shopping is made prior to drop-off. Please note that we will not always be able to fulfill the entire order due to supply limitations.
Please e-mail us with any questions.
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