Talmud Class with Rabbi Epstein Sunday night at 8:00 PM The Philosophy of Rav Kook with Rabbi Zack Monday night at 7:30 PM
Calendar Corner November 22nd Happy Thanksgiving! December 9th Chanukah Palooza! December 15th Traveling Teen Minyan & Teen Cholent December 16th Food for Thought Brunch with Professor Nechama Price December 22nd Teen MMM&M January 19 PJs & Havdalah
Mazel Tov!
to Beverly Roseman-Shapiro and Stewart Shapiro on the birth of a grandson. Proud parents are Rachel and Zev Safran
Refuah Shleymah
to Hillary Hoxworth, Ed Schottenstein and Brian Schuman
Kiddush & Seudah Shlisheet
Kiddush this week is sponsored by the shul
Seudah Shlisheet this week is sponsored by Michele and Andy Bernstein and family in commemoration of the yahrzeit of father and grandfather, Alan Wolf
Kiddush Captain this week is Ilana Klamka. Kiddush Team members are Janice Epstein, Michelle Lessnick, Barbara Meluch, Eran Rosenberg, Sara & Alan Shatz, Anne Shulman, and Perry Vernikoff
If you would like to sponsor a Kiddush or Seudah Shlisheet, please click here
Ushers Ushers this week are Gary Blumberg, Irv Boiman, Monica Calabrese, and Robin Garvin
Gabbaim Gabbai Rishon: Marc Neiwirth Gabbai Sheni: David Goldmeier
Donations KIDDUSH FUND in memory of Reb Shmuel Yaakov Kleiner z"l from Greff, Herbert & Francine
SYNAGOGUE FUND in appreciation of receiving an honor from Sally & Mark Wachter in commemoration of the yahrzeit of sister, Ellin Gurvitch from Eileen & Stuart Weltz in honor of Liz Kalef and Frances Gellman for all of their endless work always from Susie & Stu Appelbaum, the entire Schottenstein Family for their generous donation of Shabbat dinner for the Rabbi Leibtag Shabbat from Susie & Stu Appelbaum Shelly Dembe for all the spirituality and magic she brings to the entire Columbus community from Susie & Stu Appelbaum
Happy Birthday this week to Michael Schiff, Talya Beigelman, Lila Gisser, and Joey Schottenstein
Yahrzeits for this week are Jonathan Crespy, brother of Melissa Crespy Leo Keil, grandfather of Janice Epstein; great grandfather of Shaul Epstein Abraham Metz, father of Benjamin Metz Ellin Gurvitch, sister of Stuart Weltz Ida Gorenstein, mother of Aryeh Gorenstein Joseph Wolpert, father of Francine Greff; grandfather of Joel Greff Meyer Weisman, father of Scott Weisman Ruth Weinberg, mother of Murray Weinberg Alvin Ruben, brother of Sylvia Ebner; uncle of Mark Ebner Joseph Phillips, father of Mildred Blumenfeld; grandfather of Michael Blumenfeld Kennard Lane, father-in-law of Betsey Lane; grandfather of Danielle Lane David Salomons, father of Norman Salomons Lily Goldberg, grandmother of Mel Perel
Security Updates
As talks about security continue on the national, local and synagogue level, Torat Emet leadership continues to work with local law enforcement to review our security needs and protocols, and will provide updates when appropriate. Know that above all else, the safety of our congregants, guests and staff are the priority for us on Shabbat and all through the week. We are gratified to see that as synagogues across Columbus and around the country update their communities on their security protocols, many of them are just now bringing their processes up to the quality and standard that Torat Emet has been operating under for years. In fact, we have received kudos from local law enforcement on the quality of our recent security enhancements, both visible and behind the scenes.
During the week, we will continue to have the building locked securely. On Shabbat, we will be limiting access to the building further, with all doors locked at all times except on Shabbat morning, where the Northeast (Main Street) set of glass doors are staffed with professional security. Those coming to daven with us on Friday and Saturday evenings will be granted building access as they arrive.
On Friday nights (with the exception of special event weekends -- such as this one -- where services will be held in the main sanctuary) the building will be accessed only through the main parking lot entrance door, and on Saturday evenings through the Northeast (Main Street) glass door into the social hall. Again, please remember that these doors will remain locked, and access will be granted manually for the time being. We ask that you please be patient with this process. We appreciate everyone's concern for security, and are working diligently to be as safe as possible.
Here's how you can help:
1) Exercise heightened situational awareness -- IF YOU SEE SOMETHING SAY SOMETHING!
2) Be part of a volunteer security team for Shabbat and other times; please let the office know if you are interested in and able to do this. More details will be provided as they develop.
3) Please escort your children to groups or into synagogue with you. At all times, make sure your children are in a safe place and attended to. Our security guard is there to do a job, and distractions can be costly. Let's keep our children in groups or with you in shul, so our professional security staff can focus on their responsibilities.
4) We are fortunate that Jewish Columbus' Jewish Community Relations Committee is sponsoring several Community Security Forums to educate on crisis response and discuss individuals concerns about the safety of our community institutions. Please see the information below and register to attend the forum that is convenient for you.
JewishColumbus’ Jewish Community Relations Committee is proud to sponsor ‘Community Security Forums’ to educate on crisis response and hear your concerns about the safety and security of our institutions.
These forums will provide security training and situational-preparedness opportunities led by experts. The aim is to prepare our institutions for emergencies, threats, and other dangerous situations that may arise in virtually any institutional setting.
These forums will be held across the city to ensure that the entire community has a chance to attend and have their voices heard.
Sunday November 18 7:00 – 8:30p Congregation Beth Tikvah 6121 Olentangy River Rd. Worthington, OH 43085
Wednesday December 5 7:00– 8:30p Temple Beth Shalom 5089 Johnstown Rd. New Albany, OH 43054
These forums are free and open to the public but RSVPs are requested Click HERE to register
Co-Sponsors:
Synagogue Announcements
The Philosophy of Rav Kook:
“Between Kodesh and Chol.” A four-week Seminar with Rabbi Zack
meeting on Monday nights at 7:30pm
November 19 – Distinction vs Separation
December 3 (2nd night of Chanuka) – Science and Religion
December 17 – Knesset Israel (Nationalism & National Identity)
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.
Israel Action
Community Announcements
The OU Women’s Initiative is proud to present the Rosh Chodesh Virtual Lunch ‘n Learn program. The video series takes place each Rosh Chodesh and features a female Torah scholar.
