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 including during kiddush, wash your hands, and maintain a six foot distance at all times. If you are unvaccinated and unwilling to wear a mask you may not attend services at Torat Emet
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 strongly 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
Friday 7:00 AM Shacharit 6:40 PM Mincha/Maariv 7:00 PM Early Candle Lighting Shabbat 9:00 AM Shacharit 10:30 AM Children's groups begin Kiddush at shul 7:45 PM Mincha/Maariv Seudah Shlisheet at shul 9:03 PM Shabbat Ends
Available HERE on Apple Podcast! (Alternatively you can use Spotify or Anchor to listen)
Calendar Corner
August 27th Teen Oneg at the Epstein home August 28th Selichot September 4th Traveling Teen Minyan at Ahavas Sholom September 6th-8th Rosh Hashanah September 9th Fast of Gedaliah September 12th 7th & 8th Grade Canoe/Kayak Adventure September 15th & 16th Yom Kippur September 18th Traveling Teen Minyan at Beth Jacob September 20th-26th Sukkot September 25th Traveling Teen Minyan at Torat Emet September 25th High School Pizza in the Hut September 27th Hoshanah Rabah September 28th Shemini Atzeret September 29th Simchat Torah October 6th & 7th Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan October 15th 7th & 8th Grade Oneg at the Liebesman/Leeman home October 17th High School Pickle Ball Tournament at the Epstein home October 23rd Double Scholar in Residence with Power Couple Rabbi Jeremy Wieder and Dr. Chaviva Levin
Kiddush & Seudah Shlisheet
Kiddush (meat) this week is sponsored by Stuart Weltz in honor of his schleppers: Dr. Steve Lessnick, Dr. Avrom Epstein, Daniel Epstein, Ariel Ilin, Noah Katz, and Justin Pinsker There will be outdoor seating for this kiddush Seudah Shlisheet this week is sponsored by the Kiddush Fund, donate here.
Thank you to our Kiddush Volunteers! Kiddush Team Captain: Marge Ciranni Kiddush Team Members: Ari Bandler, Wendy Horwitz, and Cig & Skip Parks
Refuah Shleymah to Mark Heitin, Barbara Meluch, Bruce Mirvis, and Uri Sofer
Condolences to Alan Shatz and family on the passing of father, Jack Shatz
Jewish Life & Legacy
Invitations were sent out this week to our first Signers' Celebration. If you signed a Letter of Intent and did not receive an invite in the mail or you're interested in joining Life & Legacy on behalf of Torat Emet, please be in touch with Stu Appelbaum. We look forward to seeing everyone there on the 29th.
Thank you to our new letter of intent signees: Rabbi Shaul & Sara Libby Epstein, Yaakov & Rebecca Mayerhoff, Lisa Rosen, and Danny Schottenstein
Donations
KIDDUSH FUND in appreciation of Alison Gutwaks from Naomi & Paul Zwelling in memory of Jack Shatz from Laurie & Michael Levison
RABBI'S FUND in commemoration of the yahrzeit of Yechezkel ben Mordechai from Laurie & Ron Reitman, father, Fred Adler from Susan & Mitch Shapiro in memory of Jack Shatz from Stacy Leeman & Gary Liebesman, Jack Shatz from Sally & Mark Wachter
SYNAGOGUE FUND in appreciation of receiving an honor from Jonathan Fried in commemoration of the yahrzeit of father, Fred Adler from Fran & Bruce Adler, mother, Shoshana Shapira from Arlene & Ami Sapir, family yahrzeits from Pearl & Mel Perel in memory of Jack Shatz from Estelle Grossman, Jack Shatz from Lynn & Joel Fisher, Jack Shatz from Rachel & Benjamin Metz, Jack Shatz from Stuart Weltz Jack Shatz from Nancy & Ken Supowit
Happy birthday this week to: Elisheva Kopp, Allison Bernstein, Graeme Cooper, Sharan Levy, Halle Schwartz, Roni Leeman, Yonaton Ligator, Rochell Weisfogel, Fred Needham, Shoshana Freed, Murray Weinberg, Avrom Epstein, and Elizabeth Rosenthal
Yahrzeits for this week are Shoshana Reizela, Shapira mother of Amnon Sapir; grandmother of Jennifer Schuman Althea Roseman, mother of Beverly Roseman-Shapiro Florence Shapiro, mother of Stewart Shapiro Louis Oaklander, grandfather of Anne Neiwirth Esther Kohn, grandmother of David Kohn Mina Liebesman, grandmother of Gary Liebesman Eugene Polster, father of Jeff Polster Roberta Mayerhoff, grandmother of Yaakov Mayerhoff Rabbi Harry Katchen, father of Alan Katchen Sarah Salomons, mother of Norman Salomons Sol Greff, father of Herbert Greff; grandfather of Joel Greff Teddy Hilsenrath, father of Monica Calabrese Thea Press, mother of Rochell Weisfogel Tobi Greenspan, mother of Larry Garvin
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
The High Holidays are Coming! Look for our High Holiday Emes coming next week to your inbox.
We are thrilled to be welcoming back Chazan Dovid Weinberg for the first Day of Rosh Hashanah and to announce Dr. David Eckmann as our chazan for the second day of Rosh Hashanah!
Cantor Dovid Weinberg Dr. David Eckmann
Rosh Hashanah through Yom Kippur Schedule
Selichot Saturday, August 28th Selichot Service 12 Midnight
Rosh Hashanah 5782 Erev Rosh Hashanah Monday, September 6th Shacharit 8:00 am Mincha/Maariv 6:15 pm Candle Lighting 7:37 pm
1st Day Rosh Hashanah Monday, September 7th Shacharit 8:30 am Torah Service 10:00 am Sermon/Shofar 10:30 am Musaph 11:15 am Outdoor Family Service 12:00 pm Tashlich at home of Jay and Jeanie Schottenstein 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Mincha at Shul 7:35 pm Candle Lighting 8:35 pm
2nd day Rosh Hashanah Tuesday, September 8th Shacharit 8:30 am Torah Service 10:00 am Sermon/Shofar 10:30 am Musaph 11:15 am Mincha 7:30 pm Yom Tov Ends 8:34 pm
Fast of Gedaliah Wednesday, September 9th Fast Begins 5:55 am Shacharit 6:25 am Mincha 7:15 pm Maariv 8:15 pm Fast Ends 8:31 pm
Shabbat Shuva Saturday, September 11th Shacharit 9:00 am No Kiddush Seudah Shlisheet at Home Shabbat Shuva Drasha 6:10 pm Mincha 7:10 pm Shabbat Ends 8:29 pm
Yom Kippur 5782 Erev Yom Kippur Tuesday, September 15th Shacharit 6:45 am Early Mincha 2:15 pm Late Mincha 6:50 pm Candle Lighting* 7:20 pm Kol Nidre 7:22 pm
Yom Kippur Wednesday, September 16th Shacharit 9:00 am Torah Service 10:45 am Sermon & Yizkor 11:30 am Musaph 12:30 pm Outdoor Family Service 12:30 pm Break with Shiurim Mincha 5:30 pm Neilah 7:05 pm Maariv / Shofar 8:20 pm
*Please light candles at home before Mincha. One should have in mind not accept Yom Tov until Maariv at shul.
Would you like to get real time Torat Emet notifications, hear about volunteer opportunities, and share cheerful tidings and thoughts with fellow Torat Emet members here and in Israel?
Have meaningful and uplifting social and informational conversations (no politics allowed) with your Torat Emet friends. We look forward to hearing from you.
If you need assistance in signing onto the WhatsApp Group please contact the Torat Emet office.
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.
Community Announcements
Please join us online! Sunday, August 29, 2021 | 6:00pm In addition to our virtual event, we will be offering a light wine & cheese box to enjoy during the program. Dietary restrictions observed.
CURBSIDE PICK UP Sunday, August 29 | 4:30-5:30pm Pick-up locations:
Front drive of JCC East
JCC New Albany parking lot
JCC North (Beth Tikvah parking lot)
*Please include your orders, along with your online registration, by Friday, August 20 at 4:00pm
We were built for this. Nearly a century ago, Jews everywhere found themselves in search of anywhere they could call home. But today, our global Jewish community is one of unmatched strength, inspiring leadership and historic partnerships. Here in Columbus, we model this tradition; and while our community may not look the same as they did decades, months or even days ago, JewishColumbus remains uniquely qualified to meet its ever-evolving needs head-on. Our Jewish future is strong, powerful and vibrant. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6YOk8FaBwI&feature=youtu.be
Jewish Community Memorial Service SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 12, 4:00 PM AT PERFORMANCE PARKWAY CEMETERIES This past year has been a difficult year for our community. The loss of so many community members was compounded by our inability to gather in person to bury the dead, comfort the living and pay tribute to our lost loved ones. Join us as we gather to memoralize those we lost from March, 2020 through Summer 2021.
