*Please note changes to class schedule Parsha Schmooze
Shabbat morning at 8:30 AM now meeting in the social hall
Game of Jewish Thrones
with Rabbi Neuman
Sunday morning at 8:50 AM Talmud Class with Rabbi Epstein Sunday night at 8:00 PM Women's Torah Text Workshop
with Linda Vlosky Zack
Tuesday, 8 PM at the Blumberg home
Calendar Corner
December 1st High Street First Friday December 8th High Street Shabbat Across Columbus December 9th Teen Cholent December 9th Parent-Child Learning December 12th 1st Night of Chanukah December 14th High Street Chanukah Candle Making December 17th Chanukah Palooza
December 18th
Rosh Chodesh Tevet
December 28th
Fast of the 10th of Tevet
Mazel Tov! to Shira & Rabbi Michoel Alt on the birth of a baby girl
to Meri and Ed King on the birth of a grandson. Proud parents are Elianna and Ian King
Refuah Shleymah to Suzanne Hoxworth and Marc Neiwirth
Condolences to Perry Vernikoff on the passing of cousin, Burt D'Lugoff
Kiddush & Seudah Shlisheeet
Kiddush and Seudah Shlisheet this week are sponsored by the shul
Kiddush Captain this week is Joni Schottenstein. Kiddush Team members are Laurie Alexander, Esther & David Bernzweig, David Goldmeier, Barbara & Ray Kalef, and Liz Kalef
If you would like to sponsor a Kiddush or Seudah Shlisheet. please click here
Ushers
Our ushers this week are Pilar & Tod Bennett, Robin Garvin, and Ken Supowit
Gabbaim
Gabbai Rishon: Ari Berger
Gabbai Sheni: Chanan Siegel
Donations
Synagogue Fund in appreciation of receiving an honor from Harriet & Murray Weinberg,
Happy Birthday this week to
Rabbi Michoel Alt, Lara Blumberg, Yonatan Eckman, Jon Hartstein, Sigal Import, Bary Leeman, BatSheva Levy, and Eran Rosenberg
Synagogue Announcements
TODAH RABAH!
Thanks to all the generous donors who helped us over our Giving Tuesday goal of $10,000! Together with the Supermatch, that has gotten us halfway to our ultimate $60,000 End of the Year goal!.
If you haven't had the chance to make your gift yet, there is still time. Our campaign, with a 1 to 1 match, will continue until December 31st.
Please click here to make your donation, or contact the synagogue office at 614-238-6778 or office@toratemet.org
Thank you for your continued support of our congregation.
Rabbi Howard Zack Michael Blumenfeld
Special thanks to our Super Match donors:
Susie & Stu Appelbaum Terri & Rick Barnett Lexie Neibart & Jeff Barry Michele & Andy Bernstein Alison Bernstein Haley Bernstein Ryan Bernstein Lara & Gary Blumberg Sarah & Michael Blumenfeld Debby & Michael Broidy Monica & Joe Calabrese Victoria & Chuck Cantor Marge & Nick Ciranni Laura & Ken Clubok Donna & David Cohen Marilyn & Stuart Cole Regina & Yehuda Dinaii Hope & Rabbi Avrohom Drandoff Nicole & Mark Ebner Aliza & Rabbi Josh Finegold Samone & Mark Fischer Lynn & Joel Fisher Sarah Frank Eydie & Don Garlikov Robin & Larry Garvin Frances Gellman & Chris Mullenix Miriam & Rabbi Avi Goldstein Alison & Matan Gutwaks
Marcia & Bob Hershfield Suzanne & Scott Hoxworth Victoria & Roman Ilin Liz & Jeremy Kalef Barbara & Ray Kalef Max Kalef Rabbi Melissa Crespy
& Larry Kaufman Meri & Ed King Michelle & Steve Lessnick Laurie & Michael Levison Barbara Meluch Karen & Avi Mikalov Naomi Myers Sima Gellman & Fred Needham Shira & Rabbi Ari Neuman Eran Rosenberg Mara & Michael Ryan Joni & David Schottenstein Sara & Alan Shatz Yael & Perry Vernikoff Rochell & David Weisfogel Eileen & Stuart Weltz Devorah & Justin Weprin Linda Vlosky Zack
& Rabbi Howard Zack Ely Zofan Allison & Yoni Zofan
Teen Cholent Come join your friends December 9for Teen Cholent in the Youth Lounge after services!
Parent-Child Learning Join us at Main Street December 9 for a motzaei Shabbat learning program for children of all ages and their parents. There will be projects for younger children, and source sheets at various levels for older children. Mentors will be present to guide learning as needed. Melava Malka!!! Now Happening Monthly on Shabbat before Rosh Chodesh! Bring your children by 9:35 AM to guarantee a small torah for your child to carry around
For more information on children's programming and activities see the Youth Department's page on our website
High Street Synagogue
The High Street Community is a project 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.
High Street First Friday - December 1st, 7pm High Street Chanukah Candle Making - Devember 14th, 7pm High Street First Friday - February 16th, 7pm at Torat Emet
Contact Rabbi Ari Neuman at rabbineuman@toratemet.org for more information
Israel Action
Community Annoucments
Columbus Community Kollel
Sofer available this Sunday, December 3 Rabbi Heinemann of Cleveland is coming to Columbus. He will be available at the Kollel from approximately 12:00pm-9:45pm. He will be prepared for full safrus services as well as shatnez checking.
Blood Drive at the JCC Wednesday, December 13th 12:30-6pm The need for blood donors is never completely satisfied. New donors must be found when long time donors can no longer give. Please come to give the “Gift of Life”. You can arrange an appointment by calling the Red Cross at 1-800-Red Cross or go to the Red Cross website at www.redcrossblood.org sponsor code: tolifecolumbus
Buckeye Kosher Korner Buckeye Kosher works only with approved caterers and commissaries. Please check their website buckeyekosher.org
Follow Buckeye Kosher (@BuckeyeKosher) on Twitter for the latest kashrus updates
