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
Current Seating Policy
Dear Members,
Thankfully more people are wishing to return to shul. In order to accommodate everyone’s needs and comfort we are going to have the following options. We will have areas for those individuals who wish or need to sit 6 feet apart from each other as well as an area for those who wish/need to sit closer to one another.
In order to accommodate as many individuals in shul as possible we ask that you register prior to coming so that we can make sure we have enough space for everyone. We also ask that you sit only in the chairs marked with a sticker whether or not you are part of a family unit so we can plan accordingly.
We are considering various options for welcoming children younger than 12 to shul. For now, if you wish to bring your younger child to shul and feel that your child can sit with you the entire time please contact Rabbi Zack or Rabbi Neuman.
It should be noted that even though the vast majority of our members who are attending shul have been vaccinated and everyone will be masked there is still a risk factor for each individual, especially those who remain unvaccinated. Please take this into account in making your decision to come to shul and in choosing your seating. We are thrilled to have you back in shul.
The Torat Emet Medical Advisory Committee
Click HERE to register to attend services this Shabbat
Click HERE to register to attend services next Shabbat.
Shabbat Schedule
Weekday Schedule
Friday 7:00 AM Shacharit 6:45 PM Mincha/Maariv 7:05 PM Early Candle Lighting Shabbat 9:00 AM Shacharit 8:10 PM Mincha/Maariv 9:19 PM Shabbat Ends
Shacharit 8:00 AM Sunday 7:00 AM Monday & Tuesday 6:45 AM Wednesday Rosh Chodesh Sivan 7:00 AM Thursday & Friday
Mincha/Maariv 6:50 PM Sunday-Friday
Class Schedule All classes are clickable links to join the class via Zoom
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Calendar Corner
May 12th Rosh Chodesh Sivan May 13th Main Event 2021 featuring Ashley Blaker, Dick Capri and Stewie Stone May 15th Family Shabbat Hop May 16th-18th Shavuot
Refuah Shleyma to Myer Bornstein, Alan Katchen, Helene Lehv, Beverly Roseman-Shapiro, and David Weisfogel
Condolences to Larry Garvin and family on the passing of father, Howard Louis Garvin
Donations
RABBI'S FUND from Jamie & Avi Bindell, from Miriam Kahn in appreciation of Rabbi Zack, Rabbi Neuman, Shira Neuman, and Jorge Flores from Stacy Leeman & Gary Liebesman
SYNAGOGUE FUND in appreciation of receiving an honor from Sally & Mark Wachter in memory of Howard Garvin from Stuart Weltz
Happy birthday this week to: Suzanne Hoxworth, Rabbi Ari Neuman, Gadi Bandler, Noah Schuman, David Buren, Tobi Siegel, Bradley Binsky, Brian Schuman, Stu Appelbaum, Leo Schottenstein, and Barry Starr
Yahrzeits for this week are 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 Bernard Abrams, grandfather of Daniel Silberstein Bella Meller, mother of Pearl Perel Mollie Turetsky, mother-in-law of Stuart Weltz
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.
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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.
Israel Action
Community Announcements
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