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
A Call for Prayer and Action in Support of Israel
At this time of great distress, we call upon our members and the entire Jewish community to pray for the welfare of Israel and the safety of all her citizens. We condemn the terrorist attacks, rocket barrages and street violence against civilians, military personnel and law enforcement by Hamas and other Palestinian terrorist agents. We urge the members of our community to act by calling upon our government representatives to support Israel’s right to defend herself against these attacks and to call out the inaccurate and often biased reporting of the facts on the ground.
We mourn for those who have lost their lives and pray for the recovery of those who are injured and who have been traumatized by the hundreds of rockets launched against civilian populations. We must stand in solidarity with our Israeli brothers and sisters; sons and daughters and let them know that they are not alone. We share in their suffering.
ה' עֹ֭ז לְעַמּ֣וֹ יִתֵּ֑ן ה' יְבָרֵ֖ךְ אֶת־עַמּ֣וֹ בַשָּׁלֽוֹם׃
“The L-RD will give strength unto His people; the L-RD will bless his people with peace.”
Rabbi David Claman, Congregation Ahavas Sholom Rabbi Avi Goldstein, Beth Jacob Congregation Rabbi Howard Zack, Congregation Torat Emet
Schedules & Lifecycle
Updated Mask Guidelines for those attending services at Torat Emet Starting this Shabbat masks will be optional in the close-seating areas of the main sanctuary. This is based on current CDC guidelines. Masks will be required in the 6-foot distanced areas at the back of the sanctuary and in the balcony. If you are not vaccinated or are immunocompromised, we strongly suggest that you wear a mask and sit in one of these two areas. Hand washing is still required when you enter the shul.
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 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 6:50 PM Mincha/Maariv 7:10 PM Early Candle Lighting Shabbat 9:00 AM Shacharit 8:15 PM Mincha/Maariv 9:26 PM Shabbat Ends
Sunday - Erev Shavuot 8:00 AM Shacharit 8:23 PM Candle Lighting 8:25 PM Mincha 9:30 PM Maariv 11:45 PM Tikkun Leil Shavuot 12:00 AM Teen Sushi & Learning
Monday - Shavuot Day 1 5:45 AM Hashkama Minyan 9:30 AM Shacharit 8:25 PM Mincha 9:28 PM Candle Lighting, NOT BEFORE 9:30 PM Maariv
Tuesday - Shavuot Day 2 9:00 AM Shacharit 10:15 AM Yizkor & Sermon by Rabbi Zack 2:00 PM Shavuot Family Limuud at Capital University Football Field 3:30 PM Women's Mincha with Reading of Megillat Ruth 4:15 PM Middle School Learning with Rabbi Neuman (grades 6-8) at the Neuman home (2607 Sherwood Rd) 8:30 PM Mincha 9:30 PM Yom Tov Ends
Wednesday-Friday 7:00 AM Shacharit 6:55 PM Mincha/Maariv
Class Schedule All classes are clickable links to join the class via Zoom
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Calendar Corner
May 15th Family Shabbat Hop May 16th-18th Shavuot June 10th & 11th Rosh Chodesh Tammuz June 27th Fast of the 17th of Tammuz & Beginning of the 3 Weeks
Mazel Tov! to Matan Gutwaks and Allison Zofan on being selected to participate in the Second Cohort of Leadership JewishColumbus
Refuah Shleyma to Myer Bornstein, Alan Katchen, Helene Lehv, Beverly Roseman-Shapiro, and David Weisfogel
Condolences to Lawrence Binsky and family on the passing of uncle, William Klein
Life & Legacy Society New Members Naomi Myers Wendy Horwitz
Donations
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN from Marge & Nick Ciranni
SYNAGOGUE FUND in appreciation of receiving an honor for Avi from Karen & Avi Mikalov in memory of Howard Garvin from Lynn & Joel Fisher, Howard Garvin from Rachel & Ben Metz
Happy birthday this week to: Jane Rabe, Miriam Kahn, Orli Hartstein, Daniel Perel, Ely Zofan, Ari Berger, Justin Pinsker, Meira Zack, Larry Garvin, Steve Lessnick, Daniel Newman, and Margot Zack
Yahrzeits for this week are Mollie Turetsky, mother-in-law of Stuart Weltz Stanley Mirvis, father of Bruce Mirvis Rubin Karlsberg, father of Sara Shatz; grandfather of Aaron Shatz Stephen Haberkorn, father of Michelle Lessnick Henry O. Slone, father of Sheila Zwelling Ralph Appelbaum, father of Stuart Appelbaum Max Dreifus, grandfather of Agnes Hartstein
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.
