Notes from the Shul - Temple Israel in Norfolk, VA - Conservative Jewish Synagogue Open To All

(757) 489-4550

WHAT'S IN THE NOTES THIS WEEK?

Service times for Shabbat and during the week

Rabbi Panitz office hours

Photo Opportunity

Mitzvah of the Summer

JCC Seniors Program

Jewish Museum and Cultural Center Program

Temple Israel Scholarship Funds Available

Join our Minyan!

Birthdays and Anniversaries for the week

Request for Shomrim

Wands for Wildlife information

Pet Memorial Board information

JELF Loan Information

Volunteers needed for the Men's Chevra Kaddisha

Gift Shop information

JNF Tree information

Wine on the Vine

Rabbi Panitz Study Series at Talbot Park Baptist Church

Congregational Education Opportunity

Upcoming Events

Yahrzeits for the week

Service Times

Friday - 7:30am and 5:30pm

Saturday - Shabbat Services in BRODY AUDITORIUM 9:30am

Sunday - 8:00am and 5:45pm

Monday - Thursday 7:30am at and 5:45pm at Temple Israel

If you are planning to attend minyan services to say Kaddish for a love one's yahrzeit, would you be willing to share some memories with us? This is a new addition to our services, which has been warmly received by everyone.

Sermon Titles

Friday - "Small Steps and Giant Steps"

Saturday - "A Special Anniversary (with Emily Panitz)"

Service Leaders

Haftarah - Reuven Rohn

Please join us for a kiddush luncheon in Brody Auditorium following Shabbat services.

Rabbi Panitz will have regular office hours on Tuesdays from 9:15am until noon.

DO YOU WANT TO BE ON THE FRONT COVER OF THE NEW SHOFAR?

WELL, HERE'S YOUR CHANCE!

We all know the Rocky movie with Rocky at the top of the steps, right? Well, our idea for this year's Shofar cover is for our congregants to gather at the top of our atrium steps with arms raised, similar to Rocky at the top of the steps. We will pass out blue and white sweatbands for everyone, and you can wear either a white or blue tee shirt, and shorts if you want (since it's 100 degrees outside, we won't make you wear sweatpants and sweatshirts). We're going to take the picture Sunday morning, July 28th after minyan around 9:00, and after the picture, the Rabbi is going to make breakfast for everyone.

Call the office and let us know if you would like to participate in this fun picture.

OUR 2019 MITZVAH OF THE SUMMER

We will once again be collecting school supplies for Granby Elementary. They must be plain - no logos or characters on them. Please bring your donations to the synagogue office by August 26th so we have time to get everything to Granby Elementary.
This is such an important mitzvah - the principal, the staff, and more importantly, the children and their families, are so appreciative of these supplies, as many of the families don't have the funds to purchase school supplies for their children.

Upcoming Event at the Jewish Museum and Cultural Center

The Zelma G. Rivin Wonderful Wednesdays Summer Music Series 2019 presents Harp and Flute with Debra Cross and Barbara Chapman on Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. Doors will open at 7:00 p.m., and the tickets are priced at $20 in advance and $25 at the door.

SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS AVAILABLE AT TEMPLE ISRAEL

There are several endowment funds at Temple Israel that are for the benefit of Jewish Education, Jewish Camping, Israel Trips and other Jewish Experiential Programs. Some of these grants are now available for any age, including adults. These funds include the Alfred and Herbert Legum Memorial Fund, the Sanford Lefcoe Scholarship Fund and the Snyder Education Fund. Needs basis is given first priority.
If interested in applying for a grant, please contact the synagogue office.

Our morning minyan and Friday night minyan could use your help!

A number of our regulars are unable to attend due to illness, and some mornings we are not able to make 10 people. It's particularly important on Mondays and Thursdays when we read Torah, but there are people every day who need to say kaddish. We have also had a problem for the past couple of weeks making a minyan on Friday evenings. Please look at your schedule and pick one morning a week to come to our 7:30am minyan - it's only 30 - 60 minutes and you will be doing a mitzvah by allowing people the opportunity to say kaddish for a loved one. If you can't make the morning minyan, please come on a Friday evening at 5:30.

JULY 27 - AUGUST 2

JULY 28

Stewart Kahn
Lorna Orleans

JULY 29

Judah Argaman

JULY 30

William Alperin

AUGUST 2

Jeanette Juren

JULY 30

Lyn and Ilene Swartz

If you would like to be a shomer, please give the office a call so we can add you to the list. Shomrim sit with a deceased after they have been shrouded and before the funeral so that they are never alone. If you would like more information, please give the office a call at 489-4550.

LADIES, PLEASE DON'T THROW AWAY YOUR OLD MASCARA - BRING IT TO OUR OFFICE SO WE CAN CLEAN THE BRUSHES AND PASS IT ALONG TO THE WILDLIFE REHABILITATOR WHO WILL USE THEM TO CLEAN THE BABY ANIMALS SHE GETS. SHE CAN ALSO USE PUPPY PIDDLE PADS AND 75 WATT INFRARED LIGHT BULBS.

WE WILL COLLECT THESE ITEMS ALL YEAR, SO PLEASE DROP THEM OFF AT THE OFFICE.

The next time you're at the synagogue, be sure to look at our Pet Memorial Board.
It's located on the stair wall as you go up to Brody Auditorium.
It's a wonderful way to remember your beloved pet.

The Men's Chevra Kaddisha is looking for volunteers.

Participating on the Chevra Kaddisha is the highest form of a mitzvah you can perform. You are the last contact the deceased has before the funeral and you are the one who ensures they have a proper Jewish burial. It is one of the most rewarding acts you will ever do. If you are interested, or have questions, please contact Larry Stein.

THE TEMPLE ISRAEL GIFT SHOP

If you haven't been in our gift shop in a while, do yourself a favor and stop by. We have so many beautiful items that are just waiting for a new home. Do you need a gift for someone, or maybe just a treat for yourself? Come check out what your Temple Israel gift shop has to offer.

We accept donations for our L'Dor v'Dor section of the gift shop all year long. Please consider any of the following items:

Menorahs
Dreidels
Torah Pointers
Seder and Matzah Plates
Tzedakah Boxes
Shabbat Candlesticks
Kiddush Cups
Challah Plates
Graggers for Purim
Jewish-themed Children's Books

If your item(s) has a special history or meaning attached to it, please write down the information and turn it into the office with your "treasure". We would love to be able to share its story!

All items donated are tax deductible.

GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE

For $18.00, you can plant a tree in Israel
IN HONOR of a family member, friend, group or event
OR
IN MEMORY of a family member or friend

Make your check payable to Temple Israel with a note that it is for the JNF Tree Center and who/what it is IN HONOR of or IN MEMORY of. If you go to their website, www.jnf.org/jnf-tree-planting-center, you can select a certificate/tree location. If you would like a specific certificate or location, let us know when you send in your check. We will send JNF everyone's requests.

For something completely different, you can plant a grapevine for someone, just as you would plant a tree.

Plant a vine in Israel.

Do good today!

Wine on the Vine (WOTV) is an exciting new way to:

Give to truly remarkable charities in Israel
Assist the rebirth of Israel’s ancient winemaking tradition
Organically and physically connect to the Land of Israel
Support Israel’s cultural outreach to the world

All contributions are tax-deductible for US tax-payers.

For more information, go to www.wineonthevine.org

RABBI PANITZ PREACHIN' AND TEACHIN'

August Adult Study Series

Talbot Park Baptist Church
6919 Granby Street, Norfolk
Sundays 9:30am - 10:30am

August 4th- "Jesus' Fellow Jews"
August 18th - "What Happened After The Bible?"
September 1st - "Newly Rediscovered Neighbors" and 11:00am worship and sermon, "Finding the Lost Ark"

CONGREGATIONAL EDUCATION OPPORTUNITY

Have you ever wondered what happens to the old prayer books? Do you know what we do with them? We can't just throw them away, or recycle them, because they have the word of God in them. These prayer books have to be buried in a grave at the cemetery.

On August 18th we will have a book burial at Forest Lawn Cemetery at 11:00am. The Rabbi will lead the burial and you can participate. There will be a breakfast beginning at 9:00 after minyan and then we will leave the synagogue and go to Forest Lawn.

Please call the office and let us know if you would like to participate in this book burial.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Saturday, July 27th
Shabbat Services in Brody Auditorium 9:30am

Sunday, July 28th
Picture for the front of the new Shofar after minyan at 9:00am on the atrium steps

Saturday, August 3rd
Shabbat Services in Brody Auditorium 9:30am

Tuesday, August 6th
Board Meeting 7:30pm

Saturday, August 10th
Shabbat Services in the sanctuary, in honor of Barry and Lois Einhorn's 90th birthdays 9:30am
The kiddush is sponsored by Barry and Lois' children

Erev Tisha B'Av services at Congregation Beth El - more details to follow

Sunday, August 11th
Tisha B'Av services at Temple Israel. Congregation Beth El will be joining us. 8:00am

Saturday, August 17th
Shabbat Services in the sanctuary 9:30am

These are the yahrzeits for the coming week. Please read through them. If you see someone you recognize, come to minyan. As a community, it is our honor to remember.

YAHRZEITS
JULY 27 - AUGUST 2