Rodeph Weekly Newsletter

July 17th
   Candle Lighting  at 8:09 pm

We have opened Saturday morning services to include more individuals and family units, as a result we have spots available for Shabbat services this Saturday, July 18th at 9:30 am. As a reminder, masks must be worn at all times and social distancing must be maintained at all times. If you would like to join us, please click below to register!

We are now Live streaming!!! 

Daily Minyan begins at 7:15 am weekdays

Sunday morning Minyan begins at 9:15 am

Shabbat Friday night service begins at 7:30pm

Shabbat morning service begins at 9:30 am

If you are in need of a Siddur, please email the office at info@rsholom.org and we will put one in the mailbox for you. 

SISTERHOOD

 Based on our recent survey, we will be doing a 30 minute monthly open forum for member questions/comments. Our next Question Time is Monday, July 27th at 5:30 pm.
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You can also reach Marcy anytime with questions at  president@rsholom.org


 Question time with President Marcy Baker
 July 27, 2020 05:30 PM 

Join Zoom Meeting
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SIGN UP FOR OUR SUMMER SPEAKER SERIES! Please contact Lillian Stark at lstarkm@aol.com to sign up for a date!

Congregation Rodeph Sholom and Congregation Kol Ami are seeking a part-time youth director to work at both locations. If interested, please contact us at info@rsholom.org

Congregation Rodeph Sholom seeks a part-time Director of Education. Please click below to read the job description. If interested, please contact us at info@rsholom.org 

Dear Religious School Families,

It is with great enthusiasm that we share with you our education plans for the upcoming year. For 2020-2021 we will be moving to a new teaching platform, Shalom Learning, which offers a values-based curriculum designed for both onsite and virtual classroom learning for grades K-7. This innovative approach to religious school education provides a clear and consistent structure by integrating a teacher-training component, PowerPoint presentations, lesson resources, online activities, and email communications with families. This format will enable Rodeph Sholom to begin religious school on the Sunday after Labor Day, September 13th after allowing time for teachers to learn the new curriculum and for the Education Director to be in place. We plan to follow the lead of public schools, implementing virtual learning if necessary, followed by a seamless transition to onsite learning or a virtual/onsite hybrid model. Additionally, this program has the benefit of providing an option for continued virtual learning should it not be safe to resume onsite in the Fall. However, it is our hope that we will be able to hold in person classes Sunday mornings with virtual learning on Wednesday afternoons commensurate with local, State and Federal guidelines. Finally, the implementation of Shalom Learning will provide a structured curriculum for our incoming Education Director while also allowing for fluid customization. 
 
To date, we have received applications from several well-qualified candidates for the Education Director position. We are in the process of interviewing these applicants and hope to make an announcement by September 1st. Concurrently, we are working closely with Kol Ami to fill the Kol Ami/Rodeph Sholom Youth Director position.
 
As we move forward, we are optimistic that these changes will enable us to meet the challenges of our times while focusing on religious education, deepening youth connections within our community, and ensuring a bright future for Congregation Rodeph Sholom.

Warm regards,
Jamie W. Fernandez, VP for Education
Marcy Baker, President

What's on this week's menu? 
Fresh, new options every week. We update our menu weekly to provide you with variety. Orders must be in by Friday eveing for delivery the following week. Quantities are limited, so we recommend that you place your order soon!
Deliveries are made on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Orders must be in by Friday at 8:00 pm for delivery in the following week. 


SHABBAT DINNERS WITH KOSHER OPTIONS AVAILABLE
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COMMEMORATIVE SUKKAH BRICK
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY

July 17
Noah Rosenberg
Cherie Schonbrun
Daniel Fernandez

July 18
Lita Saviet

July 20
Michael Bisk
Rachel Plowman

July 21
Albert Tawil
David Turkel
Brad Verkauf
Jeremy Leeds

July 22
Jay Hoffer
Harvey Kauget

July 23
Stuart Marcadis
Edith Dressler

CANTOR'S CORNER

At a concert in Israel, Bono, U2's lead singer, asks the audience for some quiet. Then he starts to slowly clap his hands. Holding the audience in total silence, he says into the microphone, "I want you to think about something. Every time I clap my hands, a child in Africa dies."
A voice from the front of the audience yells out..."Nu -- so stop clapping."

Tampa Jewish Memorial Gardens
Plot space is available at the Tampa Jewish Memorial Gardens operated by Congregation Rodeph Sholom (formerly the New Rodeph Sholom Cemetery). Rodeph Sholom Members $2,750 and Non-Members $3,000 per plot. Price includes perpetual care. Interfaith family section available. Payment plans may be arranged. Please contact the synagogue office at 813-837-1911 or email at info@rsholom.org.

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