March 2025

Torah Study — Sat Mar 15, 10:00 am

March 13, 2025 by •

Dear Temple Beth Shalom Members and Friends, Torah Study will occur as scheduled this Saturday, March 15 at 10:00 am.  The session is a hybrid one, with Rabbi Herzfeld and students on Zoom (contact us for the link), and anyone venturing out to the building to attend is rewarded with a lovely breakfast nosh!  I hope you find it illuminating as we do, that these events in the Torah were written down thousands of years ago, but give us guidance for how to think and decide in the times we have!  Treat yourself right, come on down and participate.

Shabbat Service/Purim Celebration — Fri Mar 14, 7:30 pm

March 13, 2025 by •

Dear Temple Beth Shalom Members and Friends, we invite you to celebrate another Purim holiday as well as Shabbat with us this Friday, March 14 at 7:30 pm.  The evening will begin with a traditional, brief Shabbat service officiated by our mild-mannered and dignified Rabbi Herzfeld.  

 
As is Rabbi Herzfeld’s tradition at Purim, after the service he will excuse himself to give the bimah to his exclusively selected guest to lead us in reading Megillat Esther.  It is once again a mystery as to who he has invited this time, but they are sure to be colorful and energetic, and we are counting on you to welcome them.  
 
Zoom will not be available for this service, but it has to be experienced in person!  We need you there to make some noise, preferably in costume!  Children are especially welcome.  Expect to enjoy some fun and hamantaschen.

Community Passover Seder — Sun Apr 13, 6:00 pm

March 11, 2025 by • , ,

Passover Seder

Sunday, April 13th, 2025

In-person and on Zoom (contact for link) at 6pm

Main Dish, Ritual Foods, Wine, Grape Juice, Water, Dessert

$20 for members $25 for non-members

Children 13 & under $18, & 5 years & under, Free.

Your check must be received by April 2nd

4 CUPS
4 QUESTIONS
4,000 YEARS

R.S.V.P. by April 2nd to: lorrainemixter@aol.com

Or text or call: 863-409-8509

Temple Beth Shalom
1029 Bradbury Road, Winter Haven Florida
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 313, Winter Haven Florida 33882-0313 Phone: 863-292-0722 (messages only)

Dinner with the Rabbi — Fri Mar 14, 5:30 pm

March 10, 2025 by • ,

Dinner with the Rabbi

Enjoy a meal with Rabbi Herzfeld, take the opportunity to chat with the Host and the Rabbi

March 14th at 5:30 pm

Host: Lorraine Mixter

Thai Haven

309 W Central Ave, Winter Haven, FL 33880

R.S.V.P. by March 12th to:  lorrainemixter@aol.com

Or text or call: 863-409-8509

Lorraine and the Rabbi look forward to dining with you.

Lakeridge Winery Outing — Sun Mar 23

March 10, 2025 by • ,

Brotherhood/Sisterhood Outing

Join us. Temple Beth Shalom Brotherhood/Sisterhood March 23rd, 2025

Lakeridge Winery

Carpools leave from Temple Beth Shalom @ 11:00 am.

Carpooling suggested as parking is limited.

Live Entertainment, Food Court & Wine Bar

Dennie and the Jets are the entertainment on Sunday.

No need to eat before you come to enjoy the afternoon, simple food options are available to purchase, however, no outside food is allowed.

At the outdoor wine bar the full line of Lakeridge wines is offered, imported and domestic beers, and when available seasonal drinks like mulled wine, wine slushies, and sangria.

Enjoy a complimentary winery tour and wine tasting, where you can taste a selection of wines.

ID Requirements for Tastings

US citizens: state issued drivers license, military ID, or state ID card.

No outside food, beverages or coolers allowed. 

Be sure to bring your lawn chairs! Seating is limited if you plan to sit and eat and drink.

Wine prices are by the glass, starting at $6 a glass (soda & water are available).

For more information, please contact Beverly Lerner: 863-294-6042 (home) Bevlerner@aol.com

March Chai Lites

March 1, 2025 by • ,

Shabbat Shalom Temple Beth Shalom Members and Friends!  We are grateful once again for our President and Editor, Lorraine Mixter, and all of our content contributors for preparing our lovely newsletter and keeping us informed about the events in our community.  Here is the March Chai Lites with up-to-date information about the upcoming Spring holidays and festivals, and our activities.

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