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 Covid Message
Dear Members and Friends,
As the Delta variant of the COVID-19 virus continues to spread, we want to share with you the risks and recommendations for attending services and other programs at Torat Emet based on CDC data and guidelines, as well as the recommendation of the City of Bexley.
If you are currently unvaccinated, there is a high risk of infection and serious illness. We recommend that you undergo vaccination immediately. If you are unable or unwilling to be vaccinated then you should strongly consider not coming to shul due to your risk of contracting COVID-19. If you choose to ignore the risks and attend services, then you must mask, wash your hands, and maintain a six foot distance at all times.
If you are currently fully vaccinated there does exist a lower risk of breakthrough infection and the risk of serious illness is much reduced, however you can still spread the illness.
Therefore, we encourage you to wear a mask and wash your hands upon entering the synagogue facilities.
Anyone with cold-like or flu-like symptoms (runny nose, stuffy nose, sneezing, cough, and/or difficulty breathing), fever, loss of taste or smell, or any other symptoms consistent with COVID-19 should not come to Torat Emet.
Children under vaccination age should wear masks at all times while indoors at Torat Emet and remain with a parent or be at a children’s group. This does not apply to children 2 years old and younger.
We recognize that the current situation remains fluid and we will continue to monitor the evolving information and update our recommendations as-needed.
The Torat Emet Medical Advisory Committee
Shabbat Schedule
Weekday Schedule
****************************************** Thursday 7:00pm Mincha/Maariv at the Columbus Community Kollel in the board room ****************************************** Friday 7:00 AM Shacharit 6:55 PM Mincha/Maariv 7:15 PM Early Candle Lighting Shabbat 9:00 AM Shacharit 10:30 AM Children's groups begin Kiddush at shul 8:05 PM Mincha/Maariv Seudah Shlisheet at shul 9:24 PM Shabbat Ends
Shacharit 8:00 AM Sunday Rosh Chodesh Elul 6:45 AM Monday Rosh Chodesh Elul 7:00 AM Tuesday-Friday
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Calendar Corner
August 8th & 9th Rosh Chodesh Elul August 14th Community Kiddush Luncheon in honor of Joni & David Schottenstein August 28th Selichot
Kiddush & Seudah Shlisheet
Kiddush this week is co-sponsored by: Rachel and Benajmin Metzin honor of the Bar Mitzvah of their son, Yona Esther and Shay Sharaby in honor of their wedding Seudah Shlisheet this week is sponsored by the Kiddush Fund, donate here.
Mazel Tov! to Rachel and Benjamin Metz on the Bar Mitzvah of their son, Yona
to Esther Abelita and Shay Sharaby on their wedding this week
to Hava Parks on her recent graduation from The Ohio State University
Refuah Shleymah to Fran Greenberg, Bruce Mirvis, Beverly Roseman-Shapiro and Uri Sofer
Jewish Life & Legacy
We are grateful to the following members who have signed letters of intent this summer: Janice & Rabbi Joel Epstein, Wendy Horwitz, Stacy Leeman & Gary Liebesman, Naomi Myers, Anne & Marc Neiwirth, Ellie & Daniel Rosenberg, Becca Sigal & Aaron Shatz, Sally & Mark Wachter, and Linda Vlosky Zack & Rabbi Howard Zack It's not too late to sign up for our special program, see the flyer below
Donations
KIDDUSH FUND in appreciation of receiving an honor from Terry & David Goldmeier in commemoration of the yahrzeit of Saul Schottenstein from Minna & Cantor Baruch Shifman & Family in memory of Sol Greff from Francine & Herb Greff
RABBI'S FUND from Noah Katz wishing a mazel tov to daughter and sister, Hava Parks, on her graduation from The Ohio State University on August 8, 2021, from Skip, Cigarette and Cody Parks from Parks, Edwin & Cigarette
SYNAGOGUE FUND in appreciation of Dr, Michael Blumenfeld from Peggy Katchen in memory of great grandfather, Abraham Roth from Marcia & Avrom Epstein & Family, uncle, Bernard Clayman from Marcia & Avrom Epstein & Family
Happy birthday this week to: Winnie Schottenstein, Rabbi Joel Epstein, Terry Goldmeier, Chanan Siegel, Isaac Myers, Jamie Bindell, Sarah Clubok, Al Dembe, Susie Stan, and Eli Kozberg
Yahrzeits for this week are Calvin Schottenstein, father of David Schottenstein Margaret Wroe, mother of Victoria Cantor David Feldstein, grandfather of Steve Shulman Rose Shatz, grandmother of Alan Shatz; great grandmother of Aaron Shatz Howard Newman, husband of Pauline Newman; father of Daniel Newman Rubin Shulman, father of Steve Shulman Avraham Ebner, uncle of Mark Ebner and Cynthia Ebner Feigel Ebner, grandmother of Cynthia Ebner and Mark Ebner Gloria Vlosky, mother of Linda Vlosky Zack Herschel Tzvi Ebner, grandfather of Mark Ebner and Cynthia Ebner Saul Benyas, grandfather of Alan Shatz; great grandfather of Aaron Shatz Ziska Ebner, uncle of Cynthia Ebner and Mark Ebner Leonore Zusman, mother of Marilyn Cole Louis Greenberg, father of Estelle Grossman
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 Book Yizkor memorial booklet entries are now being revised for the coming year. Renewal forms were sent in the mail to those who have had previous entries.
The deadline is August 13, 2021.
If you wish to renew your entry click here, or indicate same by phone or form or email by August 13.
PLEASE NOTE: ENTRIES WILL NOT AUTOMATICALLY RENEW.
If you wish to submit a new entry click here. If you'd like to send in a paper form you can download one here.
Questions? Please call Janice Epstein at 614-239-8932 or email at epstein@beol.net
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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.
