Congregation Rodeph Sholom Tampa—a welcoming and progressive Conservative congregation
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2713 Bayshore Boulevard • Tampa, FL 33629-7318 • (813) 837-1911
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A warm, enveloping setting, valuing each congregant and welcoming the stranger.
We have members from diverse backgrounds and cultures, melding together to form a strong community of individuals to worship, learn, celebrate and socialize in an egalitarian and progressive Conservative congregation.
No matter where you come from or what you are seeking, you can find your place at Rodeph Sholom.
We’ll keep you spiritually engaged, informed and invigorated.
B’nai Mitzvah
February and March
Mazel Tov!
February 13—Hayley Garron
February 20—Bryan Greenbaum
March 13—Erica Savitt
March 27—Adam Guttentag
Upcoming events and announcements:
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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5
6:30 PM Shabbat Service
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6
Note: NO 60 Minute Diet with the Rabbi (resumes February 13)
- 9:30 AM Shacharit Service
Parashat: Yitro
Readers: Benjamin Sheikhet, Robert Felder, Jake Felder, Paul Felder and Cantor Moshe Friedler
Maftir: Cantor Moshe Friedler
Haftarah: Karl Zoldan
Gabbaim: Laurin Jacobson and Evan Brownstein
- 10:00 AM Family Shabbat
Indoor, “camp atmosphere” service for parents and children in grades 1-5. Songs, interactive prayers, stories and Kiddush. Any questions, email Judy Van Der Stelt or call the office.
- Kiddush Luncheon following services
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 7
- 9:00 AM Religious School
- 12:00 noon Boneem Horseback Riding
Hire A Pony, Odessa. $20 per person and reservations required. To reserve, call the office to reach Diane Grossman or email Judy Van Der Stelt.
MONDAY, February 8
- 10:30 AM Music, Munchkins and Moms
TUESDAY, February 9
- 7:00 PM Education Advisory Panel Meeting
WEDNESDAY, February 10
- 11:00 AM Sisterhood Board Meeting
- 4:45 PM Hebrew School
- 6:30 PM Ongoing Introduction to Judaism Class
- 7:00 PM Continuing Education Program, “Walking in G-d’s Path, The Binding of Isaac.”
This latest program in the Continuing Education interfaith series helps readers to understand Abraham’s tests as described in Chapter 22 of the book of Genesis from both Jewish and Christian perspectives. Please RSVP to the office.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11
- 12:15 PM Lunch and Learn
Hamentashen for Purim
$8 per dozen (single flavor) - choose from raspberry, strawberry, apricot and poppy seed.
If you cannot decide your flavor, order the combo-three of each flavor! Order by noon of Wednesday, February 24 and pick up Friday, February 26 between 12:00 noon and 4:00 PM or Sunday, February 28 during the Purim Carnival. To order call Diane Stull at the synagogue.
Looking for the perfect gift for an upcoming simcha?
Consider purchasing a High Holiday Prayer Book and create a lasting honor for your loved ones. The new Machozor Lev Shalem (Full Heart) edition has new readings, translations and transliterations providing clear commentaries which explain prayer meanings. Available for donation to Congregation Rodeph Sholom or for home use. Cost is $40 per book and can be ordered through the office.
MAZON Haitian Relief Fund
Rodeph Sholom is supporting the Haitian relief efforts in Haiti through MAZON’s Emergency Haiti Fund. MAZON is a national Jewish organization that gives funds to hunger and disaster relief. Please make your checks payable to Congregation Rodeph Sholom, Attn: Tzedakah Fund and 100% of your gift will be passed onto MAZON. Together we CAN make a difference.
Mazel Tov to Ida Raye and Marshall Chernin who are being honored by Hillel School on Sunday, March 7 for their support and for making a positive difference in the lives of its students and in the life of the school.
Sisterhood Torah Fund Campaign
“To Plant and Perserve” is this year’s theme. If you would like to have your new Torah Fund Benefactor or Guardian Pin for the High Holidays, please call the Synagogue Office to reach Susan Forman or Claudia Strathman.
Sisterhood’s Gift Shop & Bar/Bat Mitzvah Registry
Stop in and see the beautiful new merchandise for all your gift-giving and personal needs.
- Bar/Bat Mitzvah Registry: students can go in and create a wish list, and friends can then shop for them for their special occasion.
- Gift Registy: unique gifts for your special event.
Call the Synagogue, (813) 837-1911, to reach Claudia Strathman.
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