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Shabbat Shalom
שבת שלום
Parshat Naso
8 Sivan 5773 - May 17, 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, join us at 5:30 pm for services, a Tribute Program in honor of Rabbi Berman at 6 pm and a festive reception (including heavy hors d'ouevres, desserts and drinks) at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $100 and you should have received your invitation in the mail. Deadline for purchasing tickets is May 21. Tickets will not be available at the door. Please note that all proceeds from this weekend will benefit the Youth and Education Programming of our congregation. Please contact the synagogue office (253-8523) for more questions.
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 will be available until 12:30 on Sunday.
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.
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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
Parashat Naso, our weekly Torah portion, covers many different topics from a second census of the Levites, to what to do when a woman is suspected of adultery to the dedication gifts for the Tabernacle.
In the midst of these various issues, there is a set of verses in which God tells Moses to remove any Israelites from the camp with "an eruption or a discharge and anyone defiled by a corpse." Before the Israelites moved on, the text tells us that these instructions were followed.
To our modern sensibilities, these verses seem a bit harsh and unfair. Why should someone with a disability or a disease be excluded? We certainly would not do this today. Our Chumash brings an unusual midrash (rabbinic interpretation) to explain this problem--which they must have found to be a bit troublesome or the rabbis would not have commented on it. The midrash explains that this was not a hygienic matter; the Israelites were all blemished as a result of their time spent as slaves in Egypt. After the Exodus from slavery and upon their arrival at Mt. Sinai, the midrash says that everyone's deformities and physical ailments were miraculously cured. In time, however, as the experience at Sinai faded into memory, the Israelites began to grumble, rebel and stray from the path set by the Torah. As they did so, the midrash suggests that the deformities and ailments began to re-appear. In this way, the physical symptoms were really an indication of a deeper spiritual problem.
The rabbis were always careful not to mix these two issues: physical disability with spiritual impurity. Their approach is instructive to us today. As we work to build an inclusive community, we must make certain that we do not put up barriers to those with physical disabilities; at the same time we must never tire of purifying ourselves spiritually so that we can better serve God and each other.
Rabbi Michael Ungar
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Jewish Joke of the Week
The first Jewish man is elected President of the United States. On the day of his inauguration, his mother is sitting in the front row watching intently. The man next to her leans over and says, "you must be so very proud."
"Oh yes," she replies. "You see that man up there being inaugurated? His brother's a doctor."
From Oy! The Ultimate Book of Jewish Jokes
by David Minkoff
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Shabbat is Coming
Bat Mitzvah (Mincha) of Hope Foreman, daughter of Jonathon Foreman and Rhonda Foreman
Light Candles on Friday at 8:24 pm
Shabbat ends on Saturday at 9:14 pm
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General
Lunch and Learn Please join us for our Third Thursday Lunch and Learn next Thursday May 23rd, at noon. Each month we have a different topic. Lunch is $7. If you have any questions or to RSVP email Jerry Sigal at jerrysigal@columbus.rr.com. Good friends, good food, good times!
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Religious School
Coming Up Soon - Mark Your Calendar
- High School Graduation - Shabbat, May 18, 2013
- Last day of school is Sunday, May 19!
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 Sternberg 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
Jack Roth Rock 'N Run
The 8th Annual Jack Roth 5K Rock'n' Run will take place on Sunday morning, June 9th, at Bexley High School at 9 am. Register now at www.jackrothfund.com or www.premierraces.com or you can donate to the Jack Roth Fund at the Columbus Jewish Foundation, 1175 College Avenue. All proceeds go to The James Cancer Hospital for lung cancer research and to Camp Netaim in Israel for Bar and Bat Mitzvah programs for children with special needs through the Masorti movement.
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 - FRIDAY 7:30 am/5:30 pm
SUNDAY MINCHA/MA'ARIV
Minyan will be at 5:30 pm at the home of Janet Yaillen, 1281 Erickson Avenue, Columbus; 237-6165
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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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