AUGUST 16, 2008

SHABBAT VA’ETCHANAN/NACHAMU

15 AV 5768

THIS WEEK @ TEMPLE ISRAEL

 

 

http://www.templeisraeloflb.org

Welcome to Temple Israel of Long Beach.  We are a traditional conservative synagogue with an orthodox auxiliary service.  Temple Israel is dedicated to creating a warm and inviting atmosphere that encourages traditional observance of Torah and Halacha (Jewish law).  If you are new to our synagogue, please introduce yourself to Rabbi Gradofsky and Co-Presidents Marc Goodman and Lenny Ross, and ask for more information about Temple Israel.

305 Riverside Boulevard

Long Beach, NY 11561

(516) 432-1410

WEEKDAY MINYAN

Mornings:   

Sunday & Legal Holidays 8:30*

Torah Reading Days: 7:00

Days without Torah Reading: 7:15

* Talmud class Sundays 7:45 AM.

Evenings Sunday through Thursday: 6:00 through August 28th, then 5:45 PM through September 4th.

SHABBAT & YOM TOV SERVICES

Friday/Holiday Eves: 6:45 PM

Mornings: 9:00 in the main synagogue.

Shabbat Study: The Rabbi’s Shabbat Study is one hour before Mincha during Daylight Saving Time.  See “TILB Events” below for exact time.

Afternoons: Approximately 15 minutes before candle lighting of the previous evening in the Beth Midrash (see “TILB Events” for exact time).  Mincha is followed by a Seudah Shelishith.  Ma’ariv is at the conclusion of Shabbat.

KIDDUSH

SPONSORSHIP

A special dessert kiddush will follow services on Shabbat morning.  Kiddush is sponsored by Pam and Steve Garfinkle in commemoration of the Yahrzeit of Pam’s mother, Blanche Levy.

SEUDAH

SHELISHITH

Seudah Shelishith is sponsored by Barbara, David & Jason Schlachter and Rebecca & Greg Eliason in honor of Lillian Friedman's 85th birthday.

TILB

EVENTS

Date

Time

Event (See below for more details.)

Location

Fri. 8/15

7:34 PM

Candle Lighting – Shabbat Va’etchanan/Nachamu

Home

Sat. 8/16

6:30 PM

Shabbat Parsha Study

Beth Midrash

Sat. 8/16

7:30 PM

Mincha/Seudah Shelishith/Ma’ariv

Beth Midrash

Sat. 8/16

8:36 PM

Shabbat ends.

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Sun. 8/17

7:45 AM

Talmud Class (Tractate Megillah)

Beth Midrash

Sun. 8/17

5:05 PM

Men’s Club trip to the Long Island Ducks.

Citibank Park

Sun-Thu 8/17-8/28

Afternoon mincha/ma’ariv minyan now at 6:00.

Beth Midrash

Mon. 8/18

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Deadline to reserve your same High Holiday seats as last year (see note below).

Synagogue office

Tue. 8/19

7:30 PM

Jewish Literature class

Computer Room

Wed. 8/20

7:30 PM

Sisterhood Membership Dinner

Maxx’s Deli

Fri. 8/22

7:24 PM

Candle Lighting – Shabbat Eikev

Home

Sat. 8/23

6:15 PM

Shabbat Parsha Study

Beth Midrash

Sat. 8/23

7:15 PM

Mincha/Seudah Shelishith/Ma’ariv

Beth Midrash

Sat. 8/23

8:25 PM

Shabbat ends.

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Wed. 9/3

7:30 PM

Men’s Club Dinner Meeting.  All welcome.

Board Room

Sat. 9/6

9:00 AM

“Open House Shabbat” featuring Cantor Allerhand.  Kiddush luncheon follows services.

Main Synagogue

Sun 10/12

12:30 PM

Sisterhood 52 Club Luncheon. PLEASE NOTE NEW DATE.

Cho Sen Island,

Cedarhurst

SAVE THE DATE

Selichot Sun. 9/20, Rosh Hashanah Monday evening 9/29 – Wednesday 10/1. 

Yom Kippur Wednesday evening 10/8 – Thursday 10/9.

“Making Strides Against Breast Cancer” walk @ Jones Beach: 10/19.

SYNAGOGUE/COMMUNITY EVENTS:

1.      Reserve your seats for the High Holidays now!   The deadline to reserve your same seats as last year is this Monday, August 18th.  After Monday, seats will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.  Please note that the ticket committee cannot reserve your seats, and cannot issue your tickets unless your membership and tickets are paid.  If you have any questions, please contact the ticket committee through the Temple office.

2.      The Men’s Club will see the Long Island Ducks take on the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs on Sunday, August 17th at 5:05 PM at Citibank Park in Central Islip.  There are still tickets available. Contact Richard Schneierson.

3.      The Sisterhood will have a Membership Dinner at Maxx’s Glatt Kosher Deli on Wednesday, August 20th, 2008 at 7:30 PM.  Sisterhood members are welcome with their guests ($18 for members, $20 for guests).  The reservation form will come in the mail, and may be downloaded from the “Sisterhood” section of the website. (Direct link).

4.      The Next Men’s Club meeting will be on Wednesday September 3rd at 7:30 PM.  Meetings are on the first Wednesday of each month (no meeting in October).

5.      The Sisterhood 52 club luncheon has been moved to Sunday, October 12th at 12:30PM.  You must be a member of the 52 club to attend the luncheon.  Membership is only $52.  For further information, contact Rita Berger through the synagogue office.

6.      The Sisterhood will be walking in the “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer” walk on Jones Beach Sunday October 19th.  Visit the “Sisterhood” section of the TILB website to join the team or to make a donation.

RECURRING EVENTS:

1.      Talmud class Sunday mornings at 7:45 AM.  We will begin the study of Tractate Megillah this Sunday.

2.      Jewish Literature Course.  The Basic Judaism class is held at 7:30 PM on Tuesdays.  Our current subject is “Jewish Literature, from Torah to Today,” which will include an overview of Jewish literature, including each book of the Bible, different forms of Rabbinic literature, later commentaries, philosophy, and works of history. 

3.      Temple Israel’s Free Hebrew High School will return in the fall.  These tuition-free classes are open to all students in grades 8-12, regardless of synagogue affiliation.  Classes will cover the basics of Judaism, and modern day topics that are important to teens (drugs and alcohol, relationships, peer pressure, etc).  Dinner is served.  Please see the flier or Rabbi Gradofsky for more information.

4.       Shabbat Parsha Studay: Rabbi Gradofsky’s Shabbat class will be one hour before Mincha on Saturdays during Daylight Savings Time.  See “TILB Events” above for exact time each week.

5.      Join us for a short service, a light meal, and some lively conversation every Shabbat afternoon for Mincha, Seudah Shelishit, and Ma’ariv.  See “Synagogue Events” for exact time each week.

NOTICES:

1.      Chazak U’Baruch (strength and blessing) to Daniel and Miriam Wagner on the birth of their baby girl, Riva Galit!

2.      Volunteers needed: Help assist the most vulnerable members of our community.  Bring a smile to a homebound senior with a friendly visit; organize a collection of personal care items or non-perishable foods; sort donations for children and families in need; stock the shelves of one of our pantries; connect with a family struggling with financial or other crises. Contact FEGS “Partners in Caring” South Shore Liason, Rachel Bruckenstein at (516) 766-4341 x 131.

3.      Educational material on the Temple Israel website: Recently added to the “Rabbi” section of our website are material from some of Rabbi Gradofsky’s recent classes including an update to the Basic Judaism/Jewish Literature Syllabus to include the Book of Ezekiel, “Blind Faith or Rational Practice: Do Mitzvot Have Reasons, and Should We Investigate Them?,” “Maimonides' Seder: Mishneh Torah Laws of Chametz and Matzah Chapter 8,” “Omer Observances: Appropriate Abstinence or Excessive Restraint?,” and “Desire: Temptation Toward Evil or Inspiration For Good”.

4.      The Sisterhood Boutique located in the upper lobby is available for all your Judaic and non-Judaic needs.  Beautiful and unique gift items for all occasions.  Flexible hours to suit your schedule.  Contact Debbie Gordon, Marci Ross, or Ellen Klein through the synagogue office or e-mail .

5.      Something to celebrate or commemorate?  Sponsorships available: Seudah Shelishith $50, “Costco Kiddush” starting at $100 or Kiddush luncheon starting at approximately $10 per person.  Please note: Seudah Shelishith must be paid for in cash (tax receipt available upon request).

6.      Join Temple Israel’s e-mail list: Visit http://groups.yahoo.com/group/templeisraeloflb/ or contact the synagogue office with your e-mail address.

7.      Sisterhood Collection: The Sisterhood is collecting used eyeglasses, cell phones, and used ink cartridges.   Please drop your donations off in the box near the Hebrew School office.  The Sisterhood has already collected funds for used cartridges.  Thank you and please keep it up!

8.      Donate to the Sisterhood:  We are assembling a new Golden Book.  Pages are $50.  Donation cards can still be purchased for $5 each or 6 for $25.  Contact the office or .

9.      Refuah Sheleimah: Temple Israel extends get well wishes to Hortence Glasgold, David Mortman, Barbara Prager (Komanoff), Rachel Scharman, and Zev Vishnia (Grandell).  If you or someone you know is ill, please fill out the Bikur Cholim (visiting the sick) form in the synagogue office, or call us with the information.

10.  Yahrzeits this week: Blanche Zimring, Blanche Levy, William Zuckerberg, Hilda Singer, Jacob Hoffman, Milton Frank, Celia G. Abramson, Mindel Reichbart, Seymour Post, Clara Komanoff, Ethel Fishman, Elias Peckman, Sylvia Semel, Rose Levie, Lena Gelfond, Rosalie Brothers, Ruth Caplow, Gladys Surnamer, Elliott Mintz, Ethel Ziselman, Irving I. Schnur, and George Eiberson.

 

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