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Please call the Synagogue office, (813) 837-1911, for more information about any Announcements and Events.
Kol Dichfin: Let all who are hungry, enter and eat
If you have a place at your Seder for a guest (or two), please call the Synagogue office. We are looking for homes for college students and others who need a place to celebrate Pesach.
Passover Cooking Done for You!
Delectable dishes by Executive Chef Kim Godwin to help with your Passover menus! Order forms in the lobby or call Diane Stull at the Synagogue to order.
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.
Mitzvah Project
Hayley Garron is collecting new and gently used children’s books to donate to area schools and libraries. She plans to also volunteer her time to read to pre-school children. Collection boxes are in the lobby.
Tampa JCC 4th Annual Co-Ed Softball Tournament April 18
$395 for a team. Age 18 and older. Lisa Robbins will help organize a Rodeph Sholom team, email. Sign up is first come, first served. Registration deadline is April 2. $35 for individuals. Contact Pam Cotner, (813) 769-4748 for more information.
Please support the Award Winning L’Dor Vador 2010-2011
Women’s League of Conservative Judaism Survey
The League is trying to find out what women in the Conservative Movement need and/or want. The survey from the latest edition of "CJ: Voices of Conservative Judaism", can be accessed at www.wlcj.org.
Jewish National Fund Hardball Mission to the Holyland, May 8-15
Join JNF on a trip to play baseball against the Israeli National Team and tour Israel too! For more information, contact Kenny Fried (201) 923-4180.
Lasting Honor to Your Loved Ones
Congregation Rodeph Sholom has many ways for you to create lasting tributes to your loved ones and help your congregation at the same time. There are several different levels of donations to fit all budgets. Please consider adding a leaf for $100 or a rock for $500 to The Tree of Life in the Social Hall. Yahrzeit Plaques in the sanctuary or a chair plaque in the Chapel are each $300. The new High Holiday Prayer Books are $40 and can be purchased in honor of a special simcha or in memory of someone—see below.
For more information on these or other memorial options, including Kiddush Luncheon sponsorship, please contact Elaine Miller, Director of Operations.
High Holiday Prayer Books, Machzor Lev Shalem (Full Heart)
With new translations, readings and transliterations built into the text and commentaries that explain prayer meanings will be available this year. Cost is $40. These prayer books will be available this year and can be purchased for donation to CRS in honor or in memory of loved ones or for home use. For more information, contact the office.
Sisterhood Mitzvah Project
Please bring donations to benefit Everyday Blessings; a non-denominational, non-profit child placement agency & residential group care program. Needed donations include pajamas (all sizes-children & adult), toilet paper, paper towels, baby wipes, toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner, & books for all ages.
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, please call the Synagogue to reach Susan Forman or Claudia Strathman.
Beth Israel Cemetery
Limited number of plots available for purchase.
$2,500 plus $500 for perpetual care. For more information, please call directly or the Synagogue office to contact Sam Bobo or Dennis Field.
New Rodeph Sholom Cemetery
Plots available for purchase.
Located close to the Synagogue, across the street from the Myrtle Hill Cemetery. Pre-construction price is $2,000. Renderings and other information available on the Cemetery page, click here. For more information, please call directly or the Synagogue office to contact Sam Bobo or Dennis Field.
Simcha coming up or maybe you are just having a good week?
Celebrate with your Rodeph Sholom Family!! Think about sponsoring a Rodeph Sholom Kiddish Luncheon! Contact Judy Tawil or Betty Shalett.
Sisterhood’s Newly Redecorated Gift Shop & Bar/Bat Mitzah 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 Registry: unique gifts for your special event.
New Loan Program
The Hebrew Loan Program of Greater Tampa (HeLP) is now accepting applications for emergencyloans for individuals and families in amounts of $500 to $2,000. Loans are interest-free and require a co-signer with the application. The program is offered by Tampa Jewish Family Services (TJFS) in partnership with the Tampa Jewish Federation. For more information, please contact Michael Barnett at the Synagogue.
Cemetery Plots Wanted
Needed: two cemetery plots located in the Old Rodeph Sholom Cemetery. If you would like to sell plots at this time, please contact Joyce Tawil directly or call the Synagogue office.
Onesies - Rodeph’s perfect & convenient baby gift
Make shopping easy on yourself by getting this unique and adorable baby outfit. Imprinted with Save the Date: 2022 My Bar/Bat Mitzvah. Call about this great Sisterhood fundraiser.
Wish List for Rodeph Sholom
Call the Synagogue office.
Caring Committee
If you have a loved one/friend who is shut-in, our committee wants to help by providing
conversation & company. Contact Marilyn Wittner, Chairman Caring Committee.
Become a Mitzvah Corp Volunteer!
Volunteers are needed to help answer the phones and provide other office assistance. If interested, please contact Ethel Field, Coordinator Mitzvah Corp Volunteers at (813) 837-1911.
Kippot
If you find you have extra that are looking for a home, feel free to donate them to the Rodoph Sholom
Family!
Brandeis University offers new opportunity to earn Masters of Arts in Teaching
Full scholarship, $10K stipend & medical benefits. For more info email delet@brandeis.edu.