Rodeph Weekly Newsletter

A Message from the President

Dear Congregation,

A Board of Directors meeting was held Tuesday, November 13.  The congregation was given notice about the meeting as required in our By-Laws when the renewal of a Rabbi's contract is on the agenda.

The Board of Directors unanimously passed a motion to allow for negotiation with Rabbi Hearshen of a new contract of up to three years.

Many thanks to everyone who attended the meeting and voiced their opinions for the betterment of Congregation Rodeph Sholom.

L'Shalom
Steven Haubenstock
President

IMPORTANT
SEC​​​​​​​URITY UPDATE

Due to current events we are changing our method for securing the building during Shabbat.  All perimeter doors will remain locked.  You may either use your code to enter the lobby or there will be someone attending the door.  This will remain in effect until further notice.

ATTENTION MEMBERS!
Another ShulCloud Update

Now when you log in and view the calendar
you will also see the Yahrzeits each day.

Upcoming
FEATURED EVENTS

Jammies & Jeans Shabbat
Disney Theme
Friday, November 30, 2018 - 5:30 p.m.

Join us for
a Disney-themed Shabbat 
Friday, November 30, 2018 - 6:00 p.m.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Past Presidents Shabbat & Kiddush Luncheon
Saturday, December 1, 2018

Join us for Shabbat Services & Kiddush Luncheon honoring our Past Presidents and their families.

Recognize a Past President for their dedication to Congregation Rodeph Sholom with a tribute ad. To register or reserve a tribute ad click on the button below or call the office at 813-837-1911 by November 19, 2018.



 

Chanukah Bash
Sunday, December 9, 2018 - noon - 3:00 p.m.

Join us for Music & Dancing by Sounds of Yesterday, Latke Sandwiches, Brisket, Pinata, Raffle, Doughnut Making & Spheres Bubble Show (featured on America's Got Talent).

FUN for ALL ages!

Movie Night with Andres'
"The Last Suit"
Monday, December 17, 2018 - 6:00 p.m.

Let's Celebrate 2 years of a SUCCESSFUL Latin America Jewish Movies Series.  Last Movie of the Entire Season!

$10 Dinner & Movie featuring an Argentina-Uruguay typical dish: Chorizo (Kosher Sausage).

Winter Break Camp Rodeph Sholom
January 2nd, 3rd, 4th and January 7, 2019
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Camp Rodeph Sholom is a fun program with games, sports, cooking, art & more.  Register your child for any or all days of camp.  Before and after care available.

 

Sisterhood Shabbat 2019
February 1st & 2nd,  2019 - 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.

If you would like to participate in this event click here.

Click here for more upcoming events.

Click below for the latest news information from United Synagogue.

COMMUNITY NEWS & EVENTS

Click on the event for information

The Florida Holocaust Museum
"The Last Goodbye" - A virtual reality film experience
View now through January 16, 2019

The film takes a virtual reality tour through a concentration camp, featuring Pinchas Gutter's visit to the site of the Nazi death camp Majdanek in Poland. Click here for additional information on the film.

December 3, 2018
AIPAC Tampa Bay Annual Event

Are you looking for a meaningful, rewarding volunteer experience?
Would you like to help make the synagogue more vibrant in the future?
Rodeph Sholom needs your help!

We have some very important board positions that are open.  Talented people
are needed for Membership chair, Fundraising chair and at large board members.
If you are interested in applying for any of these positions, please let us know by calling the synagogue or emailing President@RSholom.org.

WE ARE ALSO LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS FOR THE MITZVAH CORP

The Rodeph Sholom Administrative Office is in need of volunteer help.  If you would like to volunteer for the Mitzvah Corp. please contact Laurin at laurinjaco@gmail.com or call the office at 813-837-1911.

RELIGIOUS SCHOOL UPDATES

Save the Date:
Saturday, November 17th - 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Boneem & Kadima Movie Night & Activities (3rd - 8th grades)
Hosted at Rodeph Sholom.  RSVP by November 14th.
To make reservations click here.

No Religious School
Sunday, November 18th
Wednesday, November 21st

Room Parents Needed!
We are looking for volunteers to be room parents for each religious school class.  Duties include facilitating communication between parents, teachers and the Education Director about upcoming programs for your child's class as well as school-wide and congregational programming.  Please contact Judy Van Der Stelt if you are interested in volunteering.

No Adult Hebrew Class - Tuesday, November 20th

Visiting the Sick and Comforting
the Bereaved Academy - Bikur Cholim
Tuesday, November 20, 2018 & Tuesday,
November 27, 2018 at 7:00 p.m.

Visiting the sick and comforting the bereaved is not just for rabbis.  IT IS FOR ALL JEWISH PEOPLE and it is not easy to do!  For two nights we will learn together about how we can better attend to the needs of those who are suffering in our midst.

THIS WEEK'S
UPCOMING BIRTHDAYS

November 16th
Abigail Forman
November 17th
Ralph Eli Bobo
Sandra Bercu
Benjamin Berlowitz
Tien Tien
Sandra Smith
November 18th
Stephen Shear
Evan Brownstein
Maureen Cohn

November 19th
Leon Mandell
Sylvia Bernatsky
Sara Kaplan
November 20th
Bryan Miller
Ross Miller
November 21st
Muriel Altus
Adam Cohen
November 22nd
Joshua Bobo
Steven Silverman

NOVEMBER ANNIVERSARIES

November 6th
Marc & Pamela Garron
November 8th
Albert & Judy Tawil
November 10th
Alvin & Michele Norris
November 11th
Brian & Michele Mezrah
Lior & Nina Segal
November 12th
Steven & Jodi Jacolow

November 13th
Herb & Sharon Gold
Arthur & Mante Polin
November 15th
Harvey & Alyse Kauget
November 16th
Robert & Jodi Ray
November 17th
Richard & Valarie Blau
November 19th
Bruce & Carin Zwiebel
 

November 23rd
Karl & Sue Zoldan
November 25th
Kenneth & Jennifer Turkel
November 28th
Craig & Grace Newman
Lee & Valerie Tobin

Yahrzeits November 11 - November 17

Esther S. Baker
Binah Barnett
Laura Bass
Charles Berger
John Brookshire
Joseph Commins
Jill Simovitz Edison
George Finder
 

Dorothy Frank
Rita Gaffney
Sadie Gregg
Helen Kramer
Muriel Kramer
Leo D. Levinson
Loretta Linsky
​​​​​​​Harry Peskind

Kyla Anita Portnoy
Benjamin Pozin
Harold S. Richman
Larry Solomon
Adele Szold
Glenn Tobin
Robert Van Der Stelt
​​​​​​​Simon Wierzbicki

Memorialize your loved ones
There are many ways to honor and/or memorialize our loved ones. Among the customs in Jewish tradition to honor the memory of those we have lost is to place a yahrzeit plaque on the wall of the synagogue as a permanent tribute.
 
At Congregation Rodeph Sholom, a yahrzeit memorial plaque may be purchased, for both members and non-members, and affixed upon the wall of our sanctuary.
 
For information or to purchase your yahrzeit memorial plaque, call the synagogue office at 813-837-1911 or email at info@rsholom.org​​​​​​​.

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 $2,250 and Non-Members $2,750 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.

We are always trying to improve your membership experience.  For comments or suggestions please email at info@rsholom.org.