Join Rabbi Hearshen Saturday (after services) for learning in the social
hall. The subject will be: Building a Relationship after Sunday school.
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.
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.
Same Text, Different Beliefs
Jews and Christians Reading the Bible Together
Monday, February 18, 2019
7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Featuring Dr. Devorah Schoenfeld, Associate Professor, Loyola University Chicago with a response by Dr. Kevin Hughes, Villanova University. Event is free and open to the public.
TampaBay-Job-Links full-day Job-Search Boot Camp Wednesday, February 20th, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
This boot camp provides vital tools and strategies to help individuals
in career transition kick their job search into high gear. This comprehensive community workshop is supported by Gulf Coast JFCS and the Jewish
Federation of Pinellas and Pasco Counties and hosted by Congregation B'nai Israel, 300 58th Street North, St. Petersburg, FL 33710. Cost to attend is $25
by 2/12/19 or $30 after 2/12/19. Advance registration required. To register or
for more information, please call TampaBay-Job-Links at 813-344-0200
or click here to email.
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.
Registration for Team Tampa is now open! Team Tampa will be attending the JCC Maccabi Games in Atlanta, Georgia
from July 28 - August 2. If you were not able to attend the information
sessions, click here for the FAQ sheet that will provide you with
more detailed information. In addition, click here and click here to
check out these websites that will provide you with some videos and more detail about the upcoming JCC Maccabi Games. There are limited spots available and will be on a first come first serve basis. Click here to REGISTER NOW!
Legacy Endowment Fund
Your Gift to the Legacy Endowment Fund
is a way to make your gift last forever.
If you would like to give a monetary gift
that will permanently help develop and
sustain the congregation now and in
the future, click on the button below.
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
Chaverim & Boneem Youth Groups (1st - 5th grade) Sunday, February 3, 2019 - 12:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Kids in the Kitchen - fun cooking & games activities. To register click here.
10th Grade Confirmation Trip to NYC & Philly
Thursday, February 7, 2019 through Sunday, February 10, 2019
6:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Shabbat Reboot
Friday, February 15, 2019 - 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Reset, revive & reboot with your family and friends at this casual and lively Shabbat evening service, perfect for all ages! Next Shabbat Reboot - Friday, March 8, 2019.
Kadima & USY - Yom Islands of Adventure
Sunday, February 17, 2019 - 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Regional USY and Kadima event for 6th - 12th graders. To register click here.
5th Grade Siddur Workshop
Sunday, February 24, 2019 - 9:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.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.
Chaverim & Boneem Color Wheelz Painting
Sunday, February 24, 2019 - 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Canvas painting with Color Wheelz for 1st - 5th graders. Lunch included. To register click here.
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
February 1st
Michael Furman
Shaylin Berger
Yolanda Rivera February 2nd
Danielle Johnson
Gail Greenburg
Bryan Greenbaum February 3rd
Ciara Kauffman
Craig Berger
Mark Miller
Mitchell Bernatsky
Robert Berger
February 3rd (cont'd)
Hayley Garron February 4th
Esther Weisman February 5th
Emrie Linsky
Melissa Miller February 6th
Michael Steinberg February 7th
Stephen Kreitzer
Jodi Ray
Asher Forman
Barbara Ingber
JANUARY/FEBRUARY 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
January 30th
Jim & Marcy Baker February 14th
Jerry & Gail Gewirtz
Herb & Joyce Swarzman February 20th
Alan & Michelle Goldstein February 21st
Alan & Susan Sandler
Irving Berkman
Chalom Charles Bismuth
Theodore Blau
Samuel Brisker
Jennie Caesar
Max Caesar
Ellen Ruth Cohen
Samuel H. Copperman
Charles Dressler
Sarah Effron
Rose Cohen Elozory
Jacob J. Flansberg
Hellen Grossman
Sadie Grossman
Mildred Howard
David Hyman
Florence Hymowitz
Jay Katz
Robert Gerald Leitman
Benson LeVine
Morris J. Mezrah
George Pegler
Joine Renschowicz
Allen Rosenthal
Emanuel Rubin
Irvin Salsbury
Jami Sardegna
Nathan Schuster
Joseph Schwartz
Samuel Segall
Oscar Verkauf
Helen Weaner
Irene Esther Wright
Eleanor Yaffe
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.
