Weekly Emes Archives

December 7 - December 13, 2018   Kislev 29 - Tevet 5, 5779

Parashat Miketz
Rosh Chodesh Tevet - Shabbat Chanukah

Shalom!

Welcome to Congregation Torat Emet's weekly Emes, all the news and happenings at the shul and around the community. Enjoy and Shabbat Shalom!

About Us

         In This Issue:

        Service Schedules
        Classes & Calendar Corner
        Kiddush & Seudah Shlisheet
        Lifecycle
        Synagogue Announcements
        Israel Action
        Community Announcements
        Goods & Services

Office Hours
Monday-Thursday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Friday

9:00 AM - 1:00

          Quick Links

              Calendar
              Eruv (614.489.8281)
              Buckeye Kosher
              OU
              AIPAC

Shabbat Schedule

Friday
7:00 AM      Daf Yomi
8:00 AM      Shacharit
4:40 PM      Mincha
4:48 PM      Candle Lighting

Shabbat

9:00 AM      Shacharit
12:20 PM   Shabbat Torah Table Talk
                   with Rabbi Neuman - "Mini
                   Series: Development of
                   the Talmud Part 4"
3:55 PM      Pre-Mincha Shiur
​​​​​​​4:30 PM      Mincha
D'var Torah by Perry Vernikoff
5:52 PM      Shabbat Ends

Weekday Schedule

Daf Yomi
7:00 AM      Sunday
6:00 AM      Monday-Friday

Shacharit
8:00 AM      Sunday
7:00 AM      Monday-Friday

Mincha/Maariv
4:45 PM      Sunday-Friday

Class Schedule

The Priestly Prophet: Chariots of Fire 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, 8PM at the Blumberg home

Calendar Corner

December 8th
Chanukah Community Kiddush
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 Rabbi Michael Emerson earning his Masters degree in Jewish Education

Refuah Shleymah

to Suzanne Hoxworth, Sonia Schottenstein and Ed Schottenstein 

Kiddush & Seudah Shlisheet

Chanukah Community Kiddush Luncheon (Dairy) this week is generously sponsored by the following:

      B'tayavon Sponsor

      Rachel Weiss-Berger and Rabbi Ben Berger

      Shmorg Sponsor

      Peggy and Alan Katchen in honor of their 38th wedding anniversary
 
      Fress Sponsors
      Shlayma and Eliyahu Altschuler
      Adina Bitton in honor of Rabbi Michael Emerson earning his Masters Degree
      in Jewish Education
      Marge and Nick Ciranni in honor of David Ciranni's birthday
      Ingrid and Jeff Epstein 

      Wendy Horwitz in honor of the community
      Naomi Myers in honor of Columbus Torah Academy
      Chaviva Rosenberg in honor of having both her children home for Chanukah
      Devorah and Justin Weprin wishing everyone a Happy Chanukah
      
      Nosh Sponsors
      Stacy and Ari Bandler in celebration of all of their family simchas this month
      Pilar and Tod Bennett
      Michele and Andy Bernstein wishing everyone a Happy Chanukah
      Sarah and Michael Blumenfeld
      Duana and Irv Boiman in gratitude to Dr. Steven Szames and Dr. Michael
      Blumenfeld
      Dina Cherney
      The Clubok Family
      Natanielle and Avi Cooper
      Adina Bitton and Rabbi Michael Emerson
      Janice and Rabbi Joel Epstein in honor of Sara Libby Epstein's debut with
      the Gallery Players in "Funny Girl"
      Sara Libby and Shaul Epstein in honor of Ephraim's birthday
      Samone and Mark Fischer 
      Terry and David Goldmeier in honor of the first birthday of Benjy and Judah
      Kahn
      Helene Cweren and Paul Goldstein wishing everyone a Happy Chanukah
      Michelle and Steve Lessnick 
      Laurie and Michael Levison in honor of their children and grandchildren
      Barbara and Alan Levy
      Sima Gellman and Fred Needham in honor of their family
      Anne and Marc Neiwirth
      Ilana Klamka and Daniel Newman
      Cig and Skip Parks
      Elisheva and Daniel Rosenberg
      Richard Rosenberg for the continued success of Avigayil at CTA, Yehuda at
      Ner Yisroel, and the new Kollel families
      Mara and Michael Ryan
      Miriam and Oded Shenkar in honor of Riki's birthday
      Devorah and Daniel Steinberg
      Nancy and Ken Supowit
      Harriet and Murray Weinberg
      Eileen and Stuart Weltz
      Linda Vlosky Zack and Rabbi Howard Zack
      Noam, Eitan, and Liel Zofan wishing their Saba, Ely Zofan, a Chanukah
      Sameach
      Allison and Yoni Zofan wishing Saba a Happy Chanukah

Seudah Shlisheet this week is sponsored by Yael & Perry Vernikoff in commemoration of the yahrzeit of father, Murray Vernikoff

Seudah Shlisheet is also sponsored by Sylvia Ebner, and children and grandchildren, in memory of father, grandfather and great grandfather, Max Ruben

A very special Todah Rabah to Rachel Berger for her leadership and hard work in making this community kiddush happen

Kiddush Captain this week is Marcia Epstein.  Kiddush Team members are Meri Arno-King, Monica Calabrese, Peggy & Alan Katchen, and Betsey & Dani Lane

If you would like to sponsor a Kiddush or Seudah Shlisheet, please click here

Ushers
Ushers this week are Pilar & Tod Bennett and Samone & Mark Fischer

Gabbaim
Gabbai Rishon: Marc Neiwirth               Gabbai Sheni: David Goldmeier

Donations

END OF YEAR CAMPAIGN
from Julia Modes

KIDDUSH FUND
in commemoration of the yahrzeit of
Minnie Gartsman grandmother of Herbert Greff from Francine & Herbert Greff

LAURI PODELL ZOFAN MEMORIAL YOUTH FUND
in commemoration of the yahrzeit of
father, Samuel Turiel from Richard Turiel

RABBI'S FUND
in appreciation of
Rabbi Howard Zack from Goldmeier, David & Terry 
in commemoration of the yahrzeit of
Fannie Fox grandmother of Francine Greff from Francine & Herbert Greff,
sister, Millie Krooth Gore from Julia Modes

SYNAGOGUE FUND
in appreciation of receiving an honor
for Murray from Weinberg, Murray & Harriet 
in commemoration of the yahrzeit of
mother, Esther Ferman Heitin from Mark Heitin 

Happy Birthday this week to
Bary Leeman, Alex Greff, BatSheva Levy, Agi Hartstein, Avital Weiss-Berger, Rakefet Shenkar, Andrew Grossman, Shayna Herszage, Noah Bitton, and Rachel Weiss-Berger

Yahrzeits for this week are
Edward Wroe, father of Victoria Cantor
Esther Ferman Heitin, mother of Mark Heitin
David Green, uncle of Eric Schottenstein
Carl Blumenfeld, father of Ted Blumenfeld; grandfather of Michael Blumenfeld
Murray Vernikoff, father of Perry Vernikoff
Esenta Worshil, grandmother of Richard Barnett; great grandmother of Alison Gutwaks
Alfred Goldstein, father of Paul Goldstein
Charlotte Pincus Palay, mother of Hillard Abroms; grandmother of Stacy Bandler
Mark A. Schwartz, father of Halle Schwartz
Millie Krooth Gore, sister of Julia Modes
Philip Gales, father of Mara Ryan
Harold Levy, father of Elliot Levy
Thelma Z. Rogovin, mother of Vicki Dobkin; grandmother of Sara Dobkin

Synagogue Announcements

New Structured Program for children in Kindergarten through 2nd grade

The program begins this Shabbat at 10:45am with davening, followed by snacks, a Parsha summery and games.  It will be led by a rotation of parent volunteers.  This week's Parent Leader is Shira Neuman.

If you are interested in being on the Parent Leader rotation please contact Rabbi Ari Neuman

THIS SUNDAY!!!

CLICK HERE TO UNDERWRITE THIS PROGRAM SO MORE FAMILIES CAN PARTICIPATE!

                  The Philosophy of Rav Kook:

                   “Between Kodesh and Chol.”
                    A four-week Seminar with Rabbi Zack

                    meeting on Monday nights at 7:30pm
        Reminder, the next class will be held December 17th

• December 17 – Knesset Israel (Nationalism & National Identity)

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.

Israel Action

Community Announcements

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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. 

Click here to register

Upcoming Speaker:
Tevet: December 7 – Mrs. Channah Cohen, Torah Educator, Queens College OU-JLIC

Blood Drive at the JCC College Ave. –  Wednesday, December 12th.
The need for blood donors is never completely satisfied.  New donors must be found when long time donors can no longer give.  Please come Wednesday, December 12th, to theJCC between 12:30 pm and 6:30 pm 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  

Help Wanted

Gan Ephraim is looking for preschool teachers and substitutes. No experience necessary. Must have a high school diploma. Please contact Irene Kohr (preschool director) at  Irenekohr@gmail.com

Buckeye Kosher Korner

For a recently updated list of Kosher symbols approved by Buckeye Kosher click here

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

www.buckeyekosher.org or info@buckeyekosher.org

Columbus Community Mikvah

Call or text (614) 239-0838 for appointments
columbusmikvah.org
columbusmikvah@gmail.com

Columbus Eruv
Visit  eruv-columbus.com  or follow on twitter @ColumbusEruv for all the latest updates, or call (614) 489-8281

Shabbat Table Discussions
To view or download Yeshiva University's latest Shabbat Table Discussions click  here ​​​​​​​

Goods & Services

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