Congregation Rodeph Sholom celebrates the
Bat Mitzvah of Emilee Mezrah
Saturday, December 15, 2018
Please join us in the social hall for a Kiddush luncheon
following the service hosted by Brian and Michele Mezrah
in honor of Emilee's Bat Mitzvah.
Flowers on the bimah sponsored by Brian and Michele Mezrah
in honor of their daughter Emilee's Bat Mitzvah.
It was an enjoyable event for ALL ages to celebrate Chanukah together.
A BIG thank you to all who contributed their time and energy!
We want to thank our sponsors who donated their service:
Music and games provided by John Wendelken of Staar Entertainment.
Bubble and Magic Show by Blaise Ryndes.
Delicious brisket by Lynn's Catering.
Photography by Rob Bovarnick of Rob/Harris Productions.
Homemade latkes by the "Men's Club" under the leadership of the Rabbi and Joel Hearshen.
And to countless others who pitched in to make this a successful event.
Thanks everyone! Chanukah Committee
IMPORTANT
SECURITY 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.
This Week's
FEATURED EVENT
Movie Night with Andres'
"The Last Suit"
Monday, December 17, 2018 - 6:00 p.m.
Click on the buttons below to register
and view a special trailer with member participation!
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.
Jammies & Jeans "Pirate" Shabbat
Friday, January 11, 2019
5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Throw on your jeans and get your kids in their jammies for a fun and casual Shabbat celebration! Children receive a special "Pirate" kippah or hairbow to keep!
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.
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
Sunday, December 16, 2018 - 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Chaverim & Boneem Bowling (1st - 5th graders)
Bowling at Pinchasers with Kol Ami youth group. Carpools leave from Rodeph Sholom at 12:15 p.m. Click here to register.
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.
Rabbi Hearshen visits patients
at all area hospitals on a regular basis.
If you or somebody you know is in a hospital or a rehabilitation facility please let our office know
so that he can come and visit with you.
THIS WEEK'S
UPCOMING BIRTHDAYS
December 14th
Stephanie Buchman
Joshua Hearshen
Joel Hearshen December 15th
Jarrett Kass
Richard Myers December 16th
David Botbol
December 17th
Yana Sheikhet
Sandra Fleischman December 18th
Judith Schwartz
Rachel Culbreath
Matthew Hanerfeld
Diane Mezrah December 20th
Fran Oberne
DECEMBER ANNIVERSARIES
December 1st
Douglas & Maureen Cohn December 2nd
Larry & Phyllis Fishman December 6th
Daniel & Lauren Hoffman December 7th
Ben & Dottie Waksman December 12th
Alexandre & Dora Furman
December 14th
Jerry & Carol Kolb December 16th
Bernard & Betty Germain December 17th
Mark & Johanna Seldes December 18th
Rick Brown & Lisa Tawil December 20th
Milton & Erin Carp
December 22nd
Brett & Judith McDonald December 26th
Joseph & Marsha Levine December 27th
Marc & Rhea Levin
Rose Aronovitz
Clara Berkman
Melva J. Case
Irving Pincus Cohen
Anna Comess
Maurice Denat
Bertha Don
Clara Farrow
Elaine Gotler
Howard Greenberg
Sundle Isaacson
Gerald Gregory Kramer
Ben Krone
Nettie Candy Latter
Belle S. Lutz
Samuel Markovitz
Max Nelson
Irwin Newman
Annette Stella Ramer
J. Rosenzvaig
Tova Magness Rue
Sarah Rutstein
Lilyan Schonbrun
Sarah Stark
Sarah Steinberg
Charles Strassberg
Jacqueline Wellington Bush
Jack Wiesenfeld
Rose Wolf
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 atinfo@rsholom.org.
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 send out weekly emails with event information, reminders, scheduling times, and other announcements. It's a great way to stay in touch with the community.
