Jennifer will be out of the office between December 19 and January 2. While there will be coverage during these times for urgent matters, please try to address routine matters before or after this period.
Make Your Donations Go Further
Did you know that making a donation or fulfilling a financial obligation to Rodeph Shalom before the end of the year can improve your tax situation?
Here are a few approaches: If you itemize your taxes, as compared to taking the standard deduction, making a payment to us now that you would typically make next year might help you reach a threshold for a tax deduction this year. If you are current on your obligations to us, we will apply that additional payment towards the next fiscal year.
If you have appreciated stock that you have owned for more than a year you may donate the stock to us. By donating stock you will avoid paying capital gains tax, as well as receiving credit for the tax-deductible donation. We have some simple instructions for your stockbroker to facilitate this transaction. Contact us.
If you are age 70 ½ or older and need to take the Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) from your IRA, donating all or part of the RMD directly to us allows you to avoid paying income taxes on the distribution.
This is general information. As always, please consult your own financial advisor who can best address your particular circumstances. If you would like to pursue any of these options, please contact Interim Executive Director Gary Fifer at director@rsholom.org or by calling our Office. To ensure the proper credit to your account, the deadline is December 23, 2022.
Thank you for your support of our Rodeph Sholom community!
Rodeph Sholom would like to put together a softball team to compete in Tampa JCCs & Federation’s 14th Annual Softball Tournament on Sunday, April 2, 2023 from 12:30-5:00pm at Ed Radice Sports Complex. Teens, men and women are invited to participate. In addition to players, we will need coaches. If you are interested in participating, please let Interim Executive Director Gary Fifer know by January 9. Email Gary at director@rsholom.org with the subject line SOFTBALL. You can learn more at https://www.jewishtampa.com/softball Remember, if interested please inform Gary and do not individually register with the JCC.
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December 9 Mitchell Billing
December 10 Jane Starr Ben Linsky Lester Solin
December 11 Albert Waksman
December 12 Benjamin Leeds
December 14 Stephanie Buchman
December 15 Jarrett Kass Richard Myers
YAHRZEIT OBSERVANCES
Jesse H. Oslin Sesman Chary Ralph Roth Abraham Karpay Abraham Smith Milton Stein Lester Shear Sol Mahr Rose Fink Anna Cahn
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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 $3,000 and Non-Members $3,500 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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