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 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.
Now available HERE on Apple Podcast! (Alternatively you can use Spotify or Anchor to listen)
Calendar Corner
May 22nd Yom Yerushalayim May 24th Rosh Chodesh Sivan May 28th-30th Shavuot
Donations
CHESED FUND in commemoration of the yahrzeit of Elyokim Kohn, grandfather of Dovid Kohn from Ayala & Dovid Kohn
EDUCATION FUND in appreciation of Rabbi Zack and Rabbi Neuman keeping the spirituality going virtually during this time from Susie & Stuart Appelbaum
GIVING TUESDAY 2020 Terry & Mark Mitzman, Marge & Nick Ciranni, Yaffa Gewirtz, Lynn & Joel Fisher
RABBI'S FUND in memory of Harav Yaakov Kolodetsky from Yael & Perry Vernikoff
SYNAGOGUE FUND in commemoration of the yahrzeit of mother, Shirley Dembe from Shelly & Al Dembe, David Kaye on his first yahrzeit from Yael & Perry Vernikoff in memory of sister-in-law, Gail Weinberg from Harriet & Murray Weinberg
Happy birthday this week to: Daniel Perel, Orli Hartstein, Ely Zofan, Ari Berger, Meira Zack Gorbaty, Larry Garvin, Steve Lessnick, and Daniel Newman Join our Pre-Shabbat Ruach in honor of this week's birthdays! Friday, May 8th at 6:25 PM. Click HERE to join the Pre-Shabbat Ruach ZOOM session!
Yahrzeits for this week are Elyokim Kohn, grandfather of Dovid Kohn Bart Jacob Epstein, father of Avrom Epstein Herbert C. Kaufman, father of Kevin Kaufman A. Louis Keil, husband of Barbara B Keil; father of Janice Epstein; grandfather of Shaul Epstein Joseph M Borish, father of Lindsay Schottenstein Robert Kann, father of Lori Polster Ann Rosenheck, mother of Harriet Weinberg Jeffrey Markman, uncle of David Bernzweig
Thank you to to for partnering with us to provide our security
for Shabbat and Holidays. Donate to their annual campaign here.
In order to provide increased protection and resistance to tampering for meetings, ZOOM has updated their app. You can download the updated version here: https://zoom.us/download. After May 30th, if you have not yet downloaded the new version you will be forced to before you can join a meeting.
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.
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.
THANK YOU AMBASSADOR DANNY DANON, FOR FIVE STRONG AND DETERMINED YEARS AS ISRAEL'S PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE TO THE UNITED NATIONS
We proudly announce that our next installment of the Israel Bonds global event series will thank Israel's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Danny Danon. Ambassador Danon, who has stood proudly before the world on behalf of Israel, will join us Monday, May 18 at 2PM Eastern Daylight Time to share his thoughts on the topic: Israel's Diplomatic Relationships During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Following his overview, Ambassador Danon will take questions.
Ambassador Danon has held his current post since October 2015. In fulfilling this all-important diplomatic role, Ambassador Danon has articulated Israel's positions with passion and eloquence in a forum not known for its warmth towards the Jewish state. Despite UN bias, Ambassador Danon has solidified existing diplomatic relationships and forged many new ones, including with countries that do not have official ties with Israel. He has also been at the forefront of exposing Iranian efforts to destabilize the Middle East.
Ambassador Danon is a warm friend of Israel Bonds, having addressed Bonds delegations, conferences and events throughout the world on numerous occasions. This exceptional opportunity to hear from one of Israel's leading diplomats is being held under the auspices of the Israel Bonds President's Club.
Dial-in information will be provided upon registration, and I urge you to share this invitation with friends, family members and colleagues outside the Israel Bonds family. Please note to dial-in at least five minutes prior to the call.
These exclusive events serve a significant role in expanding our base and disseminating details about Israel and the Israel Bonds mission.
We hope that you and your family are staying well during this difficult time. Thank you for your engagement and support, and I look forward to your participation.
Sincerely,
Israel Maimon President & CEO
40th Annual Governor's Holocaust Commemoration
May 18, 2020 | 4:00pm via Zoom webinar Registration required
Please join The Honorable Mike DeWine, Governor of the State of Ohio, and Ohio Jewish Communities for the 40th Annual Governor's Holocaust Commemoration.
Featuring a Conversation with Dr. Deborah E. Lipstadt, Dorot Professor of Modern Jewish History and Holocaust Studies at Emory University Register Here For questions, please contact Catherine Scheller at cscheller@ohiojc.org or 614.463.1835
Let's come together.
The JewishColumbus Board of Trustees invites you to a Virtual 30-Minute Community Celebration Featuring updates from our agencies, lay leaders & a heartfelt video to inspire our entire community
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.
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
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