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TBS Ride Sharing

November 1, 2023 by urjtbs • Community

Ride Share

Can’t drive at night?

You can still attend services or 

help someone who cannot drive.

What is Ride Sharing?

It is an arrangement in which drivers

who wish to offer rides and passengers 

who wish to obtain rides contact a 

central person who coordinates the 

sharing of individual automobile trips to 

religious services for the passengers.

Bert Devorsetz has agreed to coordinate this

 program.

Please RSVP to Bert if you are interested in participating:

727-914-8329 Home or Cell 863 397 6967

bertdevorsetz@gmail.com

November 2023 Chai Lites

November 1, 2023 by urjtbs • Community

Hello Temple Beth Shalom Members and Friends, our President and Editor, Lorraine Mixter, and her many columnists and contributors worked hard on your November issue of the Chai Lites.  See inside all of the activities in development and the ways you can get involved in your synagogue and in your Jewish community.

ChaiLiteNov2023

Temple Emanuel Hosts Stand with Israel Rally, today at 5:30 pm

October 11, 2023 by urjtbs • Community

Join us on the front lawn of Temple Emanuel, 600 Lake Hollingsworth Drive, Wednesday, October 11 at 5:30 pm for a community wide Stand With Israel Rally.  Please join us for this community solidarity rally as we seek comfort and strength through unity at this dire moment in history.
 
Please help us out by inviting your congregants and members to the rally.  Thank you.

Statement from President Joe Biden Condemning Terrorist Attacks in Israel

October 7, 2023 by urjtbs • News

As President of the congregation of Temple Beth Shalom, our hearts and minds are with Israel as they respond to this unprecedented attack on the country on this day of peace and celebration of the end of war. We pray that Hamas does the wise thing and steps back from its current position.
Statement from President Joe Biden Condemning Terrorist Attacks in Israel

October 2023 Chai Lites

October 1, 2023 by urjtbs • Community

Happy Fall, Temple Beth Shalom Members and Friends!  The October 2023 Chai Lites issue is here and attached for you.  There are plenty of activities announced there for you to join, and many events in the works.  Stay tuned to join us in the newly-decorated Sukkah this Friday, weather permitting, for a Sukkot ceremony at the end of our Shabbat service.  If you are joining on Zoom, we will bring you out with us!  Many thanks to our Board, Brotherhood/Sisterhood, and other contributors to the Chai Lites; and special thanks to our President and Editor, Lorraine Mixter, doing it all the way from Canada while making it feel so much at home.  🙂

ChaiLites Oct2023

Sukkah Decorations

October 1, 2023 by urjtbs • Community, High Holy Days, High Holy Holiday, Social

We have a nice group come out and decorate the Sukkah!

Decorate the Sukkah — Sun Oct 1, 11 am

September 24, 2023 by urjtbs • High Holy Days, High Holy Holiday

JOIN IN THE FUN
Decorate the Sukkah
Sunday, October 1 at 11:00 am
Bring a snack or lunch to eat in the Sukkah
1029 Bradbury Rd., Winter Haven

LAKELAND FLYING TIGERS OUTING

September 12, 2023 by urjtbs • Men's Club, Sisterhood, Social

Temple Beth Shalom Brotherhood/Sisterhood went to the baseball game on Thursday, September 7th, 2023. It was the Lakeland Flying Tigers vs Tampa NY. The Flying Tigers won 8-6. It was a lot of fun.

Brotherhood/Sisterhood dinner at Il Forno in Lakeland

September 11, 2023 by urjtbs • Men's Club, Sisterhood, Social

The Temple Beth Shalom Brotherhood/Sisterhood met for dinner at Il Forno in Lakeland on Sunday, September 10th. at 5:00 pm. The event was a tremendous success.

September 2023 Chai Lites

September 9, 2023 by urjtbs • Community

Hello Temple Beth Shalom Members and Friends, the September 2023 and High Holidays 5783-5784 issue of the Chai Lites is here!  Look inside to see new columns from our President, Past President, and Rabbi; and to update yourself on the full schedule of social and religious activities planned for this month.  Many thanks to all who contributed to this issue and who will be organizing so much for us this season.

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Proud JEWS

Proud JEWS jemerman December 1, 2025

Antisemitism and Hate Crimes
Image:
Photo of the words "Proud Jews" written in chalk on the sidewalk
Right before Sukkot, I noticed the word "JEW" carved into my sidewalk. I began to grind out the word, but rather decided to replace the space by adding "Proud JEWs" to the sidewalk.

Sacred Spaces, Sacred Responsibility: Practical Lifesaving Steps

Sacred Spaces, Sacred Responsibility: Practical Lifesaving Steps jemerman November 20, 2025

Health and Wellness
Image:
Photo of a woman giving CPR to a CPR dummy
Very few people plan to save a life; but maybe it's time to change that thinking.

No Holiday Dilemma this December

No Holiday Dilemma this December ltheodore2 November 13, 2025

Secular Holidays
Image:
winter scene with lights
I looked forward to the lights that adorn houses and streets in celebration of the holiday, not to mention watching Christmas specials on television and getting extra days off work to be with family. However, things changed last year when my family and I joined our friends to help them decorate their Christmas tree.

Wearing Strength: Jewelry as a Symbol of Jewish Resilience

Wearing Strength: Jewelry as a Symbol of Jewish Resilience jemerman November 11, 2025

Jewish Rituals and Symbols
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Photo of gold bracelets on a girl's arm
In times of uncertainty, many Jews have found solace and strength in objects that carry meaning beyond their physical form.

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