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June Chai Lites

June 1, 2024 by •

Hello Temple Beth Shalom Members and Friends, welcome to June and a new issue of the Chai Lites!  It is lovely with photos and stories of what we are all doing together as a congregation and community.  Thanks to all of you who sent in the photos, and to all of you who are in the photos.  🙂    We have one more service (on Zoom June 7) and Torah Study with Rabbi Herzfeld before Summer vacation this season, and after that it’s up to us to continue learning and joining together for a little while.  Many thanks also to our President and Editor, Lorraine Mixter, for pulling it all together!

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Brotherhood/Sisterhood Boat Ride — RESCHEDULED

May 17, 2024 by •

Dear Temple Beth Shalom Members and Friends, due to a greater than anticipated interest in this event, the Brotherhood/Sisterhood is rescheduling the Boat Ride to be able to accommodate everyone.  Please respond to Beverly Lerner at bevlerner@aol.com to confirm you can make the rescheduled date.

Brotherhood/Sisterhood Sponsored Boat Ride 
10:30-11:30 AM Saturday, May 25   JUNE 1
                                 livingwatercruises.com
$21 for Brotherhood/Sisterhood members.
$26 nonmembers. 
RSVP by May 12 to Beverly Lerner bevlerner@aol.com 
954-559- 6963
Lunch at Harborside (not included in the price of the cruise) 
Send your check to Joseph Rodriguez, 
3210 Great Heron Loop — Polk City, FL 33868

Shabbat May 17-18

May 15, 2024 by •

Hello Temple Beth Shalom Members and Friends, this Shabbat we have an opportunity to join together in our synagogue to celebrate and remember.  This Friday, May 17 at 7:30 pm we have our traditional Shabbat service with Rabbi Herzfeld and music with Meryl Crews, along with observance of Yom Haazmaut.  

Later in the evening we will move to the lobby to present a leaf on the Tree of Life in memory of our dear friend, Phil Grinker.  You are invited to listen to and share  memories of Phil.  Phil was dedicated to the idea and reality of Israel, and to the principle of Tikkun Olam.  
 
And as always, Torah Study follows on Saturday at 9:30 am.  It is another chance for us to check in with each other and hear what folks have to say about what is going on in our world through the lens of Torah.

Tree of Life Leaf Dedication in Memory of Phil Grinker — May 17

May 13, 2024 by •

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Hello Temple Beth Shalom Members and Friends, we hope you will join us for Shabbat services on Friday, May 17 at 7:30 pm.  We will have our traditional Reform Shabbat service, and later in the service we will take some time to remember our dear friend, Phil Grinker in a brief dedication ceremony by our Tree of Life.  Please be sure to join Sandi and the family, and us in the synagogue.

Brotherhood/Sisterhood Boat Ride — Sat May 25, 10:30 am

May 13, 2024 by •

Brotherhood/ Sisterhood Sponsored Boat Ride 
10:30-11:30 AM Saturday, May 25 
$21 for Brotherhood/Sisterhood members.
$26 nonmembers. 
RSVP by May 12 to Beverly Lerner bevlerner@aol.com 954-559- 6963
Lunch at Harborside (not included in the price of the cruise) 
Send your check to Joseph Rodriguez, 
3210 Great Heron Loop — Polk City, FL 33868

May 2024 Chai Lites

April 30, 2024 by •

Hello Temple Beth Shalom Members and Friends, thanks to all of your hard work, efficiency, and creativity, we have a lovely new issue of the Chai Lites to share with you for May 2024.  Many thanks to our President and Editor, Lorraine Mixter for pulling it together so quickly and beautifully.

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Apr 13 Lakeland Funeral Home Presentation — CANCELLED

April 12, 2024 by •

Hello Temple Beth Shalom Members and Friends, unfortunately the presentation from Lakeland Funeral Home on Sunday, April 13 at 10:30 am needs to be cancelled.  We are sorry for any inconvenience due to the cancellation, and plan to reschedule this important presentation for a date later this year.  Watch your email for the new date and time, and for our many other activities.

Community Passover Seder April 23 — LAST CHANCE FOR RESERVATIONS

April 12, 2024 by •

Hello Temple Beth Shalom Members and Friends, this weekend is the deadline to reserve space at our 2024 Community Passover Seder on April 23.  Email Lorraine Mixter at lorrainemixter@aol.com, or call/text at 863-409-8509 to make a reservation this weekend.
Passover Seder

Our Seder this year will be catered by:

 The Catering Company of Central Florida.

Gefilte Fish

Chopped Liver

Matza Ball Soup

Brisket or Chicken

Salad

 Potatoes

Dessert

April 23rd at 6:00 pm

$50 for members

$60 for non-members

Children 13 & under $20, & 5 years & under, Free.

Your check must be received by April 16th, please mark whether you want Brisket or Chicken.

R.S.V.P. by April 16th 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)

Kobrin Family Scholarship

April 9, 2024 by •

Good Afternoon,

The Kobrin Family Scholarship is now taking applications for 2024/2025. The application deadline is 30 April 2024.

The Kobrin Family Scholarship was established in 1990 to be awarded to a qualified, full-time, graduating high school student from the Jewish communities of Orange, Osceola, or Seminole County who will be attending the University of Central Florida (UCF). The scholarship is available in the amount of $2,500 per year for a maximum of four (4) years. Scholarship recipients must maintain a 3.1 GPA (based on a 4.0 scale) each year while at UCF in order to remain qualified for the scholarship.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

  • Student must be accepted at and planning to attend UCF as a full-time student.
  • Financial need as demonstrated by the Student Aid Report (SAR) from the FAFSA
  • Graduated from any high school in Orange, Osceola, or Seminole County
  • High school GPA of at least 3.1 based on a 4.0 scale.
  • Minimum SAT test score of 1210 (Reading + Math) or ACT composite score of 25.
  • Jewish & other community involvement during high school.

The link to apply is JFSorlando.org/Kobrin.

Please circulate to your eligible students.

Feel free to reach out with any questions.

Thank you.

Marketing Department

JFS Orlando

The George & Madeline Wolly Center

2100 Lee Road, Winter Park, FL 32789

O: (407) 644-7593 ext. 227

F: (407) 637-5353

Marketing@JFSorlando.org

www.JFSorlando.org

April 2024 Chai Lites

April 2, 2024 by •

Hello Temple Beth Shalom Members and Friends, thanks to the diligence and creativity of our many contributors, and the devotion of our President and Editor, the April 2024 Chai Lites are here for your edification and enjoyment!  We are looking forward to seeing you this month at these events.

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