TAS January Newsletter 2023

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President's Message Mark Wolkow "May I have your attention please!" Sitting on a Southwest airplane preparing for takeoff, the flight attendant is going through her usual spiel. Having heard this so many times on countless flights, I’m only half paying attention when I hear her say “… we are here for your comfort and safety. If anything during our flight makes you feel unsafe or uncomfortable, please let one of us (the flight attendants) know”. Which made me think: this is what Temple Adas Shalom is all about, too. We are certainly about safety… our primary job is to ensue the safety of all members and guests at all times, regardless of what is happening or where it takes place. We are also here for one another’s comfort. Think about the many ways we experience discomfort… and how being part of TAS can provide relief: when physically ill, we provide a meal or transportation; when emotionally upset, a shoulder to cry on or a timely prayer; if spiritually RPC Message Melissa Immel It's Cold Outside, but it's warm at the Shul! While unfulfilled, a rabbi to go to who will help you on your personal journey. When you start to peel the onion a bit, there is even more. You may feel disconnected; TAS offers programs and activities to bring people together. You may miss learning opportunities that you cherished when younger; TAS has a rich array of adult education. Or you may simply feel the need to give back and help others; TAS certainly has you covered there. And the truth is, this only scratches the surface. So, on behalf of the pilot and the crew… er… the Rabbi and the Board of Trustees, I encourage each and every member of the congregation to let us know how we can make you feel safer or more comfortable - any time or any way. Shalom, Mark Temple Adas Shalom President winter is in full swing and it will be some time before we see any signs of spring, we can take comfort in the fact that the days will slowly become longer and there is still plenty to do at Shul! January Service Multi Access Information and Links FRIDAY NIGHT SHABBAT SERVICE https://zoom.us/j/85758681892 * Meeting ID: 857 5868 1892 Password: Shabbat22 Friday, January 6th - English Enhanced Torah Service Live Streaming starts at 6:45pm In-Person service starts at 7:00pm Friday, January 13th - Shabbat Torah & MLK Tribute Service Live Streaming starts at 6:45pm In-Person service starts at 7:00pm Friday, January 20th Family Shabbat Service Live Streaming starts at 6:10pm In-Person service starts at 6:15pm Friday, January 27th Shabbat Torah Service Live Streaming starts at 6:45pm In-Person service starts at 7:00pm DO YOU KNOW? SECURITY FEATURES https://zoom.us/j/89045106405 * Meeting ID: 890 4510 6405 Password: 603082 Monday, January 16th Live Streaming starts at 7:30pm In-Person session starts at 7:30pm QUARTERLY BOOK DISCUSSION https://zoom.us/j/86414041247? Meeting ID: 864 1404 1247 Passcode: 706416 Saturday, January 21st Live Streaming starts at 10:00am There's an English Enhanced Torah Service led by Mark Wolkow and David Jaffe on January 6th, and you won’t want to miss our MLK Tribute Service led by Rabbi Meeka, with music by Mike Mullis on January 13th. Join us for a lively Family Service on January 20th at 6:15, as Rabbi Meeka and Mike Mullis lead a worship service where you will want to tap your feet and sing and dance with children and young families. We conclude the month as Rabbi Meeka and the TAS Choir lead us in an eye-level STorah E L L I NService. G H O M E S S I N C E 2 0 0 5 B’Shalom, Melissa Immel RPC Chair PH: 123-456-7890 Did you miss a Shabbat? Visit our Virtual Experience page to view our recording archive. 8 N . E A R L T O N R D . E X T . H A V R E D E G R A C E , M D 2 1 0 7 8 410-939-3170 | ADMIN@TEMPLEADASSHALOM.ORG
Upcoming Educational Events FAMILY SHABBAT DINNER & SERVICE Friday, January 20 Dinner at 5:30pm Service at 6:15pm (see flyer) QUARTERLY BOOK DISCUSSION [ZOOM] Saturday, January 21 10:00am - 11:30am (see flyer) TOT SHIRA Sunday, January 29 11:15am - 11:45am YOUTH GROUP MEETING Sunday, January 8 Sunday, January 22 10:30am -11:30am TU B'SHEVAT COMMUNITY SEDER Sunday, February 5 12:00pm LUNCH & LEARN [ZOOM] Tuesday, February 21 12:00pm - 1:30pm PURIM CARNIVAL Sunday, February 26 12:00pm - 2:00pm Adult Education Brian Folus A continued thank you to everyone who helps support our wonderful school! Kehillah MAGNET is STILL growing with new registrants starting in January! If you have a child or know of a family with children who would be interested in knowing more about their Jewish heritage, Kehillah MAGNET might be the learning environment for them! Contact our principal, Sarah O’Donnell, at principal@templeadasshalom.org, to discuss upcoming events and visit our school! REGULAR PROGRAMMING FAMILY SHABBAT SERVICE: Each month, Rabbi Meeka and Mike Mullis, choir director and music teacher, lead one Friday night service that is designed with families in mind. Family Shabbat nights begin at 5:30 pm with a child-friendly meal, and the service runs from 6:15 – 7:00 pm. Meals cost $5 per person or $15 for member families who RSVP through their ShulCloud Account. Attending Family Shabbat is a great way to enjoy the company of friends, relax after a long week, and provide further understanding of Hebrew learning! Our next Family Shabbat Dinner & Service will be on Friday, January 20, 2022. All are welcome! TOT SHIRA: Each month, Kehillah MAGNET welcomes families with children 5 and under to attend the Pre-K/K music class at our religious school. “Tot Shira” is a wonderful way to introduce little ones to our dedicated teachers and fantastic students. Our upcoming Tot Shira will be held at the synagogue on Sunday, January 29, from 11:15 to 11:45 am. We can’t wait to see you there! YOUTH GROUP MEETING: This meeting is held bi-monthly with teens in grades 9-12 and is designed to build relationships and have an informative discussion on various Jewish-related topics. Refreshments will be provided. This month’s youth group meetings will be held on Sunday, January 8, 2023, and January 22, 2023, from 10:30-11:30 a.m. ADDITIONAL UPCOMING FAMILY FRENDLY EVENTS (details to come!): Tu B’Shevat Community Seder (Sun, Feb. 5, 2023): 12:00 pm Purim Carnival (Sun, Feb. 26, 2023): 12:00 – 2:00 pm Purim Dinner (Sun, Mar. 5, 2023): 6:00 – 7:30 pm We look forward to seeing you all soon! Joel Yoffee Kehillah MAGNET Religious School Committee Chair I hope everyone had a great Chanukah and a Happy New Year. With the New Year your Adult Ed Committee is looking at a new way of offering programs. You should, by now, have received a survey asking you what programs and classes you would be interested in participating in or even leading. I hope you will take the time to answer this survey so that we may better serve you our fellow congregants. I would like to thank David Dirlam for creating the survey and the entire Adult Ed committee for working through the editing process to give us the best survey possible. Starting on January 21 at 10:00 am on Zoom we will have our next Book Discussion. The book is “Unorthodox” and the S E L L I N G H O M E S S I N C E 2 0 0 5 discussion will be led by Roz Spergel. Unorthodox: The Scandalous Rejection of My Hasidic Roots is a 2012 memoir PH: 123-456-7890 by Deborah Feldman. In the book, she documents her life in an ultra-religious Jewish community in Brooklyn, New York. The Netflix miniseries Unorthodox is loosely based on the book Kehillah MAGNET Sarah O’Donnell & Joel Yoffee Then on February 21 at noon, also on Zoom will be our first Lunch & Learn of 2023, our guest speaker is our own Kevin Bress Esq. In March, in preparation for Passover, we are offering our first evening presentation “Dessert & Discuss” with Diana Wolkow who will share her baking skills showing us how to make some tasty Pesach desserts. You can find last year’s video on the Adult Ed page of our new website. This video should put you in the mood for this delicious event. April 22 will be our next in-person event with an Adult Ed. Film Night. The film title to be announced soon. We truly hope you will join us for these u pcoming events and send us suggestions and requests for topics or movies or programs you would like the Adult Ed. Committee to provide for you. As always feel free to sit in on a meeting, just click on the link in the Calendar. Looking forward to hearing from you! Shalom, Brian Folus Adult Ed. Chair Sarah O’Donnell Kehillah MAGNET Principal 8 N . E A R L T O N R D . E X T . H A V R E D E G R A C E , M D 2 1 0 7 8 410-939-3170 | ADMIN@TEMPLEADASSHALOM.ORG
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