Board Game January 30, 2022

December 1, 2021 by •

Come join us for Board Game Afternoon starting at 2:00pm.
Followed by Pizza Dinner between 4:45 and 5:00pm.
Cost is $10.00 for members and $12.00 for non-members. Children under 12 are free.
Contact Sandi Grinker

We are now Brotherhood/Sister

December 1, 2021 by • ,

Temple Beth Shalom has combined Brotherhood and Sisterhood. Now we are united.

We meet for breakfast on the first Sunday of the month at 9:30am at Anges Grill located in the Hamptons on Hwy 92 Auburndale. Everyone is welcomed.

Chanukah Parade December 1st, 2021

November 29, 2021 by • , ,

Car Menorah Parade & Public Menorah Lighting
Wednesday, December 1 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Join us and bring Chanukah to the streets as we top our cars with Menorahs and play music as we parade through Winter Haven! You can be a part of the parade! The parade destination is Central Park where we will conclude with the lighting of the giant Menorah attended by city and county officials. Chanukah donuts will be served. Menorahs, candles, and dreidels will be available to take home.
Sponsored by Chabad.

✡Get Ready to Light the Chanukah Candles

November 4, 2021 by •

Friday evening, December 3rd @ 6:00pm

Deli Dinner will be catered by Publix

Members $15.00 Non-members and Guests $17.00

No cost for children 12 and under.

Come and help decorate and set up on Sunday November 28th at 11:00am.

 

Patroits Dinner and Flag Dedication

November 4, 2021 by •

 Patriots Day Flag Dedication 2021 September 11th

High Holidays Schedule – September 2021

July 16, 2021 by •

High Holidays Schedule:

Monday September 6 Rosh Hashanan Evening Service @ 7:30pm.

Tuesday September 7 Rosh Hashanah Service @ 10:00am. Tashlich Service @ Noon.

Wednesday September 15 Erev Yom Kippur Servcie @ 7:30. Kol Nidre

Thurday September 16 Yom Kippur @  .  Rabbi Discussion @ 3:00pm. Yiskor Service @ 5:00pm.

Nilah Service @ 5:00pm. Break the Fast @ 6:00pm.

 

Friday Night at the Shul

July 16, 2021 by •

The last in our series of Friday Night at the Shul will be August 23rd, 2021.

A presentation will be given by Central Florida Tourism located on Hwy 27 in Davenport.

Summer Lay Services

July 16, 2021 by •

Temple Beyh Shalom Summer Lay Services continue on July 30 and August 13.

Rabbi Herzfeld returns on August 27.

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From the Union For Reform Judaism / Reform Movement

Dear Israel: A Story of Love and Longing

Dear Israel: A Story of Love and Longing jemerman

Experiencing Israel
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In the pages of a hand-drawn picture book, your story first unfolded before me, telling the tale of my parents' first journey together to your distant lands.

Becoming B’nei Mitzvah at Any Age

Becoming B’nei Mitzvah at Any Age jemerman

Lifecycle Rituals
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Terms like "bar mitzvah," "bet mitzvah," and "bat mitzvah" typically evoke images of teens reading from the Torah and formally taking their place within the Jewish community. But many Reform congregations offer adult b'nei mitzvah classes, enabling people to participate in this ritual later in life.

Five Definitions of Antisemitism

Five Definitions of Antisemitism jemerman

Modern Day Issues in Antisemitism
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As antisemitism continues to threaten American democracy, many are looking for a concise, objective definition to use in online exchanges, schools, and universities to decide if a derisive comment or chanted epithet is legally actionable.

Sam Griffin: Aftermath

Sam Griffin: Aftermath jemerman

Arts and Culture
“Egyptian Border, Dawn,” 2024, oil on paper
Israeli artist Sam Griffin's paintings, forged in the crisis of war, convey the human capacity for healing and hope for a peaceful future for Israel and humankind.