Jay and Jeanie Schottenstein, Board Chairs Gary Blumberg, President Betsey Lane, Vice President Stephen Lessnick, Vice President Stuart Appelbaum, Secretary Michael Broidy, Treasurer Dr. Michael Blumenfeld, Past President
Rabbi Howard Zack, Rabbi Rabbi Ari Neuman, Associate Rabbi Frances Gellman, Office Manager Jorge Flores, Facilities Manager
Schedules & Lifecycle
Important Shul Seating & Vaccination Update from Rabbi Zack
Dear Members and Friends,
Now that several Covid-19 vaccines are more readily available, I want to emphasize in the strongest possible way that everyone who is eligible to get a Covid-19 vaccination should do so as soon as possible. I received information this morning that walk-in appointments are available for the Moderna vaccine at the Franklin County Elections Board building at 1700 Morse Road. You can receive your 1st or 2nd dose there. Best times are between 9:30-11:45am, or 1:30-3:45pm. You can call to verify the clinic is operating that day at 614.525.3100.
As many of our members are receiving their vaccinations and more of you are attending Shabbat and weekday services, we have begun to update our seating policy based on CDC guidelines and input from our Medical Advisory Committee and Halachic Advisors. Here is some important information to know before this coming Shabbat.
Please continue to register online at www.toratemet.org if you plan to attend Shabbat services.
You do not need to register for weekday minyanim.
You must continue to wash your hands and wear a mask that covers your mouth and nose while inside the shul.
If you are fully vaccinated - it has been two weeks since you received the J&J vaccine or a second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine - you will be directed to a seat in the main sanctuary that has a blue and white tag.
However, if you are not yet fully vaccinated then you will be directed to take a seat in the balcony. The center balcony upstairs will once again become an ezrat nashim for women only. There will be a section for unvaccinated women and a section for vaccinated women upstairs in addition to downstairs. Unvaccinated men will be seated in the side balconies. All available seats will be marked with a blue and white tag.
If you are unsure of where to go, please ask Jorge, Rabbi Zack or Rabbi Neuman to assist you.
We appreciate everyone’s patience and cooperation.
Rabbi Howard Zack
Click HERE to register to attend services this Shabbat
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Shabbat Schedule
Weekday Schedule
Friday 7:00 AM Shacharit 6:40 PM Mincha/Maariv 7:00 PM Early Candle Lighting Shabbat 9:00 AM Shacharit 8:00 PM Mincha/Maariv 9:11 PM Shabbat Ends
Shacharit 8:00 AM Sunday 7:00 AM Monday-Friday
Mincha/Maariv 6:45 PM Sunday-Friday
Class Schedule All classes are clickable links to join the class via Zoom
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Calendar Corner
April 30th Lag B'Omer May 12th Rosh Chodesh Sivan May 13th Main Event 2021 featuring Ashley Blaker, Dick Capri and Stewie Stone May 16th-18th Shavuot
Refuah Shleyma to Myer Bornstein, Alan Katchen, Helene Lehv, Beverly Roseman-Shapiro, and David Weisfogel
Donations
RABBI'S FUND in appreciation of Rabbi Zack from Beverly Roseman-Shapiro & Stewart Shapiro in memory of Rabbi Epstein's mother from Sheila & Rick Zwelling
SYNAGOGUE FUND in appreciation of receiving an honor from Sally & Mark Wachter in commemoration of the yahrzeit of mother, Celia Weltz from Stuart Weltz in honor of The Supowit family on Emily's upcoming wedding from Dr. Rochel & Rabbi Henoch Millen, Scott Weisman from Margot & Sid Zack
Happy birthday this week to: Linda Vlosky Zack, Michele Bernstein, Nicole Ebner, Bruce Mirvis, Rick Barnett, Gila Mazel, and Jesse Steinman
Yahrzeits for this week are Mort Arno, father of Meri Arno-King Herman Rosenheck, father of Harriet Weinberg Jerome Wachter, father of Mark Wachter; grandfather of Meagan Buren Elyokim Kohn, grandfather of David Kohn Bart Jacob Epstein, father of Avrom Epstein
Thank you to to for their financial assistance in reopening the synagogue for services, and partnering with us to provide our security for Shabbat and Holidays, and for Donate to their annual campaign here.
Synagogue Announcements
Memorial Booklet Below is a link to the Torat Emet Memorial Booklet 5781MemorialBook.pdf
THIS SUNDAY, DON'T FORGET TO REGISTER Nishmat Global Health and Halacha Conference
We are excited to join Nishmat's Miriam Glaubach Center and Mizrachi Canada in an unprecedented event: the Global Family Health & Halacha Virtual Conference. From May 2-5, 2021, we will strengthen ourselves, our relationships and our health. Conversations with Nishmat Yoatzot Halacha, rabbis, rebbetzins, medical and mental health professionals and community leaders will focus on our spiritual, emotional and physical well-being, as individuals and in our closest relationships. Our advanced conferencing platform will simulate being together in person, as best as we can in these unconventional times. For more information and to register for free, see www.healthandhalacha.com. Please note: registration is required to access the session links. Questions? Contact Shira Neuman at smpreil@gmail.com
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We pray for those who are sick, for everyone’s safety, and for a swift end to this plague.
High Street Synagogue an Affiliate of Torat Emet
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.
