News & Updates

Shabbat Shalom
11 May 2024
3 Iyyar 5784

Shabbat Candle Lighting Times:

Friday, May 10 : 7:45 PM
Havdalah, May 11 : 8:48 PM

Upcoming Opportunities to Connect

Thursday morning, May 9th:  Thursday Morning Minyan with virtual stream of in-person service at 7:45 a.m.

Friday evening, May 10th:  Kabbalat Shabbat service with virtual stream of in-person service at 6:00 p.m.

Saturday morning, May 11th: Shabbat morning services with virtual stream of the ​​​​​​​in-person service
at 9:30 a.m.

Monday morning, May 13th:  Monday Morning Minyan with virtual stream of in-person service at 7:45 a.m.

Please note, we will be using one Zoom link for all services.

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Sponsored Meals

Ben Abraham and Rhoda Nachman sponsor breakfast on Monday, May 13th in memory of Phillip A. Abraham.

Beth Arager sponsors kiddush lunch on Saturday, June 1st in memory of her father, Joseph S. Tannen.

Ann Chapman and Joe Schy sponsor kidush lunch on Saturday, June 8th in memory of their parents, Albert & Dorothy Schy.

​​​​​​​Shoshana Marziano sponsors kiddush lunch on Saturday, June 15th in honor of Eden Marziano,s graduation, Arnie Abrams Blue Yarmulke Award, and Elaine and Arnie Abrams 55th wedding anniversary.

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Religious School 

Religious School continues on
​​​​​​​Sunday, May 19, 2024.

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Adult Education Information

T3 – Talking Torah for Today –
Class resumes May 14th.

Click  here  for more details.

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Social Action Snapshot

Toiletries Donations Requested
The Social Action Committee is collecting toiletries  (shampoo, soaps, toothpaste, toothbrushes, combs, deodorants, etc,) to donate to the homeless, those experiencing housing insecurity, and others in need. Both full-sized and single-use toiletries are welcome. Drop them off outside the RST office.

📅 In May and June, the collected toiletries will be donated to THRIVE Penisula ​​​​​​​ . THRIVE Peninsula is a volunteer-driven organization that helps families through financial hardship.

🌱 The Masorti Environmental Sustainability Initiative (MESI)
Take a look at the myriad offerings and  feel free to sign up for MESI’s “Weeks of Learning and Doing” webinar series.   It’s free! If you end up attending any of the webinars, we’d love an informal report about the key takeaways. Email us at  socialaction@rodefsholomtemple.org .

🌿♻️ Composting & You!
Composting isn’t just for farmers or experts—it’s for everyone! Whether you have a backyard or just a balcony, there’s a composting solution for you. Start small, start simple, and watch how your efforts make a big difference. Together, we can close the loop and nourish the earth!
Here are some resources and local businesses where you can learn more and get started*:

Composting at Home! (EPA)
Home Composting Resources (Institute for Local Self Reliance)
Tidewater Compost 
Fill Happy
VPPSA Compost Facility
Denbigh Compost & Drop-off Facility
Drishti Compost 

✡️Nonprofit Spotlight of the Week
Even though Yom HaShoah has come and gone, our commitment to remembering the victims of the Holocaust remains steadfast. Let’s keep their stories alive and strive to learn from history. Dive into educational resources from the  Marilyn and Dr. Mark Nataupsky Holocaust Education Fund .

*The mention of services or links to non-RST sites, does not indicate an official endorsement or responsibility by RST for the opinions, ideas, data, or products presented at those locations, nor does it guarantee the validity of the information provided.

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