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Shabbat Shalom
שבת שלום
Parshat Bamidbar
29 Iyar 5773 - May 9, 2013
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A Tribute To Rabbi Berman - Deadlines Are Approaching!
"Find for yourself a Rabbi and acquire for yourself a friend" (Pirke Avot). Please join us on Shabbat, June 8 for a service to include a special tribute to Rabbi Berman as he retires as Senior Rabbi, guest participation, and a sermon by Jordan Berman. In addition, there will be a festive Kiddush sponsored by the congregation, Men's Club and Sisterhood. If you have any pictures of yourself with Rabbi Berman to share, please e-mail them to Nancy Gurwin at ngurwin@columbus.rr.com. As always, Shabbat morning services are open to all.
On Sunday, June 9, we hope you will join us at 5:30 pm for services, a Tribute Program in honor of Rabbi Berman at 6 pm and a festive reception at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $100 and you should have received your invitation in the mail. Deadline for purchasing tickets is May 21. Please contact the synagogue office (253-8523) for more information.
Tifereth Israel Raffle
This is your chance to win the Grand Prize of $1,000 and at the same time help raise funds needed for the day-to-day operation of the synagogue. The drawing will be held on Sunday, May 19 at 12:30 pm. Tickets are available in the synagogue office.
Tikkun Layl Shavuot - On the Road to Sinai Together
Shavuot will be observed Tuesday evening, May 14 through Thursday, May 16. Congregations Agudas Achim and Tifereth Israel are joining together for an exciting night of Torah Study. The Tikkun will take place from 9:40 pm until 1:00 am. Please let us know if you will be attending by sending an email to rsvp@tiferethsirael.org. Services on Thursday, May 16 will include Yizkor and the beautiful book of Ruth (an excerpt).
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 ACH Debit Has Arrived!In order to assist our congregants in paying their synagogue obligations, we now have the ability to automatically withdraw money from your checking account each month or less frequently if desired. This is in addition to accepting credit cards, which, as you may know, cost the synagogue approximately 2.3%. We can withdraw any amount you decide on a monthly basis, which will be around the 15th of the month. If you are interested in more information on this brand new service we offer, please contact Cheryl Laver, our Finance Manager, at the synagogue or by email at claver@tiferethisrael.org. |
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D'var Torah
One of my joys is when my children prepare dinner or bake a cake or some other treat without my supervision; it is wonderful to come home from minyan and have dinner ready to go. Of course, the good feelings are dampened a little by the piles of dirty dishes in the sink and the bowls and utensils scattered on the counters. Somewhere along the way, we will get to the part where the clean-up is included in the deal. Until then, I am still grateful for all the help they give me.
Perhaps the cause could be helped with a lesson from this week's Torah portion, Bamidbar. It is the first Torah portion in the Book of Numbers and is mostly concerned with the census of the Israelites, the arrangement of the camp in the wilderness, and the various responsibilities of the clans within the tribe of Levi. The Torah usually does not go into details, but in Bamidbar it enumerates the specific tasks that would be necessary to see to the proper packing and transporting of the Tabernacle. It is as if the Torah wants to make sure that these logistics are considered along with the sacred tasks we usually think about with regard to the Tabernacle. It is not too different from doing the cooking and baking, and making sure to provide for the clean-up afterward.
The Torah portion teaches us that even the loftiest tasks have an element of the mundane to them; they must be grounded in reality to a certain extent. We know from our own experiences that in order to reach our goals we must dream big, but not forget the little details along the way that make it all possible.
Rabbi Michael Ungar
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Jewish Joke of the Week
What's a genius?
An average student with a Jewish mother.
From Oy! The Ultimate Book of Jewish Jokes
by David Minkoff
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Shabbat is Coming
B'not Mitzvah of Sharon Brickey and Sonia Brickey,
daughters of Dr. Michael Brickey and Dr. Deborah Stutman-Brickey
Light Candles on Friday at 8:17 pm
Shabbat ends on Saturday at 9:08 pm
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General
Kroger Community Awards For Tifereth Israel
April is here and you will need to re-enroll to continue earning Kroger Community Rewards for Tifereth Israel. All participants must sign up and/or re-enroll after April 1, 2013 (no sooner) to continue earning rewards during the coming year, 05/01/2013 to 04/30/2014. Visit www.krogercommunityrewards.com, click "Columbus, OH" and click "Enroll" to register for the first time. To re-enroll, go to the website or Kroger.com and sign in. Call 1-800-Krogers for questions.
Men's Club Annual Flower Planting - Sunday, May 12 - 9:30 am-Noon
Stop by Tifereth Israel anytime to help plant over 500 flowers all around the synagogue. Please bring your own hand shovel, trowels, and gloves. We'll provide all the flowers, bagels and drinks. For more information, contact David Roseman @ 614-890-7410.
Tifereth Israel Young Members' Scene Cheese & Chocolate Party at Melting Pot - Easton, May 21st
Dip into Judaism with Tifereth Israel's Young Members' Scene (35 and under) at The Melting Pot at Easton Towne Center! This yummy cheese and chocolate party is sponsored and funded by Tifereth Israel and you won't want to miss out! The event is May 21st and 7:00 pm. RSVP to Shani Kadis by May 16th at skadis@tiferethisrael.org or 614-253-8523 ext. 119!
Inclusion Shabbat at Tifereth Israel
Please join us on May 10 at 7:15 pm. A light oneg (refreshments) will follow the service. Contact Rabbi Ungar (253-8523) or Helen Miller (236-4764) for more info.
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Religious School
Coming Up Soon - Mark Your Calendar
- High School Graduation - Shabbat, May 18, 2013
Grade 3 Hagigat HaSiddur - Sunday May 12, at 11:30 a.m.
Please RSVP and Send your book plate to the school office ASAP! ekozberg@tiferethisrael.org
Grade 3 will be officially receiving their prayer books at "Hagigat HaSiddur". They will demonstrate their beginning Tefillah skills and will be presented with Siddur Sim Shalom engraved with their name, sponsored by Sisterhood. Followed by light reception. More details were mailed to grade 3 families.
Welcome To Kindergaten Party - Sunday, May 12 at 11:00 am
We invite all Pre -K students and their parents to this Welcome to Kindergarten Party on Sunday May 12, 2013 at 11:00-12:30.Spend some time with our hosts- the kindergarten class- doing craft activities, Supreme Sundae building, and more. Parents, come and hear about our early bird tuition discount available to those attending the program. Please contact Ellen at ekozberg@tiferethisrael.org
for more info.
Teacher Appreciation Shabbat & Graduation - Shabbat, May 18.
On Shabbat, May 18th we are honoring the most important members of our school: our teachers and our seniors. This is a wonderful occasion to celebrate with our seniors, and to honor our hard working teachers, who foster the love of Judaism and the knowledge of Hebrew and Jewish studies in our children. There are many ways that you can show appreciation for your child's teachers - your presence at Teacher Appreciation Shabbat is probably the greatest tribute of all, but families can also choose to write cards or make donations to our school in honor of one or several teachers. Please come and join us for this special Shabbat morning.
End of Year Program & Commencement - Sunday May 19, Grades Kg-7
Grade 7 Commencement
Library Award, Chazanut Awards, Service Attendance Awards ,
End of Program- Starring all grades Kg. through Grade 7
More Details to Come
Please consult our school calendar for dates when school is in session!
http://tiferethisrael.org/Education/RSchoolCalendar.pdf
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Youth Events
For more information or to RSVP for upcoming youth programs, please contact Shani Kadis, Youth & Program Director (253-8523, ext. 119) or Skadis@tiferethisrael.org. You can also receive the latest news and updates of all our youth events on our Facebook Page:
www.facebook.com/pages/Congregation-Tifereth-Israel-Youth/
Preschool News
Our preschool programs are open to all families with children under the age of 5 in the community. For more information about our programming, please contact Shani Kadis, Youth & Program Director.
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Minnie Cobey Memorial Library
Donation Information
The Minnie Cobey Memorial Library gratefully accepts donations of gently used books, children's books, videos & DVDs, audio books, and CDs. Donated items are either added to the collection or sold to raise library funds. Due to the lack of storage space and the difficulty of resale of some materials, not all donations are acceptable. We cannot accept: damaged items, reference books more than 5 years old, travel books or atlases more than 3 years old, vinyl records, or magazines.
Minnie Cobey Memorial Library Offering Computer Use
A new computer has been purchased and is located in the library for the exclusive use of congregants for browsing the Internet or viewing the Encyclopedia Judaica CD-ROM (1997). Congregants wishing to learn more about how computers work may schedule a time with Helen for an informal lesson.
Library Hours
The library is open from 11:30am - 5 pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
For more information, call Helen Chronister at 253-8523, ext. 112 or email hchronister@tiferethisrael.org
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Social Action
Donate To The Food Pantry
Tifereth Israel delivers the non-perishable food items donated by our members on an ongoing basis to the Lutheran Social Services Food Pantry. Canned tuna, chunky soups, helper meals and baby foods are always needed, as are personal care products that cannot be purchased with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly food stamp, assistance. Please place these items in the designated box in the atrium. Please remember those in our community, both families and older adults.
Want to be more involved with bringing positive change to our community?
The Crime and Violence committee advises that through the efforts of Judge Gill a diversion coordinator has been hired to work with low risk juvenile offenders. Juveniles will be given the opportunity to participate in a Restorative Justice Circle that will not only divert them from the traditional criminal justice system, but will hold them be accountable in a life-changing way .
Volunteers are crucially needed for three initial Circles on the South side, the North Linden area, and the West side. If interested in learning more, please contact 614-525-3130 or email RJ_Circles@fccourts.org. or Amy Byler at the BREAD office at 220-9363.
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Ongoing Events
Celebrate with an Aliyah!
Do you have an anniversary, birthday, or other special event coming up? If so, and you would like an aliyah, please contact Rabbi Berman or Rabbi Ungar at the synagogue office.
Yad Shel Chai
Calling all Torah readers! The Men's Club wants you to have your own yad! When you have read 10 times we will present you with a yad designed by Israeli Judaica artist Yair Emanuel. The wooden Torah pointer is hand-painted using acrylic colors and three layers of lacquer. You will also receive a certificate suitable for framing! Keep track of your readings by placing a star next to your name in the book by the entrance in the sanctuary. For more information, contact Dale Levy at dlevy82@gmail.com. If you wish to sign up to read Torah, contact Jerry Sigal of the Yad Squad at jerrysigal@columbus.rr.com.
Chesed Committee
Your synagogue community is here when you need us. Home from the hospital? Alone and grieving? Concerned about a loved one in an nursing care facility? We will arrange for someone to help out. Call the synagogue, or contact Ruth Portnoy at 746-4587. You may also email her at ruthestern@gmail.com.
JFS Friendly Visitor Program
If you or a senior you know are feeling a bit isolated from the Jewish community and would enjoy a regular visit from a JFS volunteer, contact Susie Blair at sblair@jfscolumbus.org or 559-0184.
Chevra Kadisha News
The TI Chevra Kadisha is in need of additional volunteers. Members prepare the deceased for a proper Jewish burial and is an all-volunteer group made up of members of Tifereth Israel. New members are always needed as others retire, move away or are otherwise unable to fulfill this important mitzvah. There are many ways to help, including reading prayers while the rituals are performed. Participation is one of the greatest mitzvot that one can perform. For more info contact Rabbi Michael Ungar at the synagogue or mungar@tiferethisrael.org .
Electronic Statements are Now Available!
Did you know you now have the ability to receive your billing statement and yahrzeit notices electronically? Help us reduce paper and postage while doing your part for the environment at the same time. Contact Cheryl Laver, Finance Manager, at claver@tiferethisrael.org and we'll make it happen. Of course, if we don't already have your email address, we certainly want that, too.
Kroger Program - Help Us Make Some Gelt!
Kroger is giving away up to $5 million to non-profit organization this year. Let's earn our share -- it won't cost you a dime! We have the potential to earn thousands of dollars for the synagogue. We raised a little over $6,000 this past fiscal year, and we could easily TRIPLE that amount. Detailed instructions are online at www.krogercommunityrewards.com. If you already enrolled, you will need to re-enroll after April 1 of each year.
Evelyn Lieberman Judaica Shop Hours
Open during Religious School hours, Tuesday from 4 pm to 5:30 pm and Sunday from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. To arrange an appointment please call Babs Miller at 861-7655.
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Caregiver Education Series
The JCC, JFS and COAAA will be holding monthly Caregiver Education Series the first Thursday of each month from 5:45 - 7 pm at the JCC, 1125 College Avenue. The first session, Getting Started, is designed to provide information on long term care, financial realities, and legal tools for planning. These sessions are designed for family members and friends caring for their elderly loved one. For more information, contact Keila Naparstak (knaparstek@jfscolumbus.org or 614-231-1890) or Debbie (dvinocur@columbusjcc.org or 559-6214.) Reservations can be made on line at
http://toolsforcaregivers.eventbrite.com
13 months for the price of 12
Join the JCC in May or June for an annual membership and get 13 months for the price of 12. Coming this June: New equipment. More space. Different ways to stay in shape. 3-month membership options also available. Call 559-6227 or 559-6229 for more information.
The Columbus Baseball Invitational
You're invited to enjoy the Columbus Baseball Invitational hosted by CTA on May 19-21. High school athletes from Chicago, New Jersey, Atlanta, Cleveland, and New York will convene for three days of baseball and friendship. All games are at the JCC.
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Shabbat Schedule
9:00 am Shabbat Morning Services ~ Main Sanctuary
10:00 am Babysitting (Ages 2-6) ~ Nursery
10:30 am YPS and Jr. Congregation ~ Pit
SCHEDULE OF SERVICES FOR THE COMING WEEK
SUNDAY 9:30 am
MONDAY 7:30 am/5:30 pm
EREV SHAVUOT May 14
Morning Services 7:30 am
Evening Service 5:30 pm
Candlelighting 8:21 pm
Tikkun Layl Shavuot (at Agudas Achim) 9:40 pm
SHAVUOT I May 15
Morning Services 9:00 am
Babysitting (Ages 2-6) 10:00 am
Candlelighting 9:12 pm
SHAVUOT II May 16
Morning Services 9:00 am
Babysitting (Ages 2-6) 10:00 am
Yom Tov Concludes 9:13 pm
FRIDAY 7:30 am/5:30 pm
SUNDAY MINCHA/MA'ARIV
Minyan will be at 5:30 pm at the home of Gertrude Odenheimer, 5746 Jardin Place, Columbus; 861-8669 |
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Contact Us
Congregation Tifereth Israel
1354 East Broad Street
Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 253-8523 (Telephone)
(614) 253-6323 (Fax)
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