Join Rabbi Hearshen Saturday (after services) for learning in the social
hall. The subject will be: Building a Relationship after Sunday school.
This Shabbat Kiddush
is sponsored by
Lillian and Arnold
Stark, in honor
of their 51st wedding
anniversary.
IMPORTANT
SECURITY UPDATE
Due to current events we are changing our method for securing the building during Shabbat. All perimeter doors will remain locked. The front door is to remain locked at ALL times. 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: Rodeph Sholom Congregants
If you are interested in helping with this year's Purim,
please contact Rabbi Hearshen at rabbi@rsholom.org.
Movie Night with Andres'
International Jewish Movies
"The Women's Balcony"
Monday, February 4, 2019
6:30 p.m.
A bar mitzvah mishap causes a rift in a devout Orthodox community in Jerusalem. With rich characters and a thoughtful approach to timely themes, The Women's Balcony tackles complicated subjects with intelligence, compassion, and wit.
Shabbat Reboot
Friday, February 15, 2019
6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Reset, revive & reboot with your family & friends at this casual and lively Shabbat evening service, perfect for all ages! Light bites in the lobby starting at 5:30 p.m.
Free & open to the community! Bring your friends and family. Sponsorships available!
Torah Fund Brunch Honoring Rieva Bobo
Sunday, February 24, 2019
11:00 a.m.
RODEPH's got Talent - SIGN UP NOW!
Sunday, February 24, 2019
3:00 p.m.
Competition categories include group or solos in Vocal, Dancing, Gymnastics, Musician, Comedian, Juggler or Magician.
Summer in Israel
NEW FREE Summer 2019 #Birthright trip with
Israel Outdoors and the Tampa Jewish Federation
June 30 - July 11 (For ages 27-32). Click here for more details.
If interested, call Lisa Robbins at
813-769-4723 orclick here to email.
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
NO RELIGIOUS SCHOOL Sunday, January 20, 2019
B'nei Mitzvah Orientation Meeting
Wednesday, January 23, 2019 - 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Program for parents to review logistics and procedures for upcoming B'nei Mitzvah scheduled Oct. 2019 - Oct. 2020. To register click here.
3rd & 4th grade Class Shabbat Dinner Friday, January 25, 2019 - 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
We are planning a Shabbat dinner for the Rodeph Sholom 3rd & 4th graders and their families. Please mark your calendars and plan to attend.For more information and to register click here.
6th grade Jewcology Field Trip - TBJEC
Sunday, January 27, 2019 - 8:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Hillel Academy) Sixth grade students from area synagogues in Hillsborough and Pinellas counties will learn about Tu B'Shevat through interactive programs. There will be five stations including a representative from the Hillsborough county recycling program.
5th grade Siddur Workshop Sunday, January 27, 2019 - 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
5th graders and parents will design and paint special Shabbat siddur covers together and learn about prayers in the Siddur. To register click here.
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 at educator@rsholom.org 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
January 18th
Noah Stern
Chloe Mezrah
Claire Gondelman
Amiee Mezrah January 19th
Andrew Shein January 20th
Ronald Pross
Joyce Hartmann Karpay
Russell Leisner
Carin Zwiebel January 21st
Danielle Laskowitz
January 21st (cont'd)
Justin Miller January 22nd
Mark Seldes
Jared Harris
Avi Marcus January 23rd
Richard Mallin
Armando Rivera
Frances Lepow January 24th
Gabriel Daniels
Harold Ewen Kyle Leib
JANUARY ANNIVERSARIES
January 3rd
Burton & Nina Bernstein January 14th
Marc & Robin Ostroff January 20th
Arnold & Lillian Stark
January 21st
Michael & Nicole Mezrah January 24th
Paul & Linda Mayerowitz January 25th
Craig & Michele Montgomery
Allan Abrams
Maxine Benjamin
Este Braun
Barbara Cahn
Dorothy Lobe Cahn
Leo Chaitow
Lori Cohen
Daniel Deutsch
Mildred Freidlander
Lawrence Gould
Grace Katz
Howard Margol
Morris Mezrah
David Modiano
Beatrice G. Polakow
Nicholas Polanco
Elizabeth Rosenblatt
Jack Sandler
Abraham Schnapf
Fannie Silverman
William Silverman
Herman Smith
Charles Stoun
Herman Swarzman
Joseph Weissman
Harvey Wittner
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.
