Shabbat Shalom
14 September 2024
11 Elul 5784
Shabbat Candle Lighting Times:
Friday, September 13 : 6:57 PM
Havdalah, September 14 : 7:53 PM
Upcoming Opportunities to Connect
Thursday morning, September 12th: Thursday Morning Minyan with virtual stream of in-person service at 7:45 a.m.
Friday evening, September 13th: Kabbalat Shabbat service
with virtual stream of in-person service at 6:00 p.m.
Saturday morning, September 14th: Shabbat morning services with virtual stream of the in-person service
at 9:30 a.m.
Monday morning, September 16th: 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
Bonnie Brooks and Beverly Phillips sponsor lunch on Saturday, September 21st
In memory of Joseph Disraeli Brooks.
Martha Katz-Hyman sponsors breakfast on Monday, September 23rd in memory of her sister,
Jeannette Katz Brinch
Jeff & Lori Luckman sponsor breakfast on Thursday, September 26th in memory of Lori’s father, Pike Levine.
Joseph & Irene Bromberg sponsor kiddush lunch on Saturday, October 5th in memory of Joseph’s father,
Abraham Bromberg.
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Adult Education Information
T3 – Talking Torah for Today
Class continues on Tuesday, September 17th at Noon.
Blow Your Own Horn
Begins this Thursday, September 12th at 6:30p.m. Click here for details.
Ethical Wills
Begins this Thursday, Septemer 12th at 7:00 p.m. Click here for details.
Pidyon Sh’vuyim – Ransoming Captive Jews
The sages describe this as an important commandment but also raise the question of how far this mitzvah should be taken.
Let’s explore this mitzvah and its applicability to our contemporary reality.
Sunday, September 22nd at 10:30AM in the Sanctuary.
Click here for more details.
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September Social Action Happenings
Wednesday, 9/11 National Day of Service and Remembrance
One way to honor the anniversary of 9/11 is to perform good deeds. Check out these 11 ideas for simple acts of kindness , supporting seniors , and ideas to do virtually .
Thursday, 9/12 Dessert & Discuss: The Amazing Honey Bee
Join the UJCVP on Thurs. 9/17 at 7 pm for a FREE evening of dessert and learning about the amazing honey bee with a community member, master gardener, and owner of Bee Haven Apiary, Nathan Bruaner! Contact carmela@ujcvp.org for more information.
Saturday, 9/14 Guest D’var Torah + Post Kiddush Discussion
Join us on Saturday, September 14, for a D’var Torah and Shabbat Schmooze led by congregant EJ Tench of Keshet , an organization that works for the full equality of LGBTQ Jews and their families in Jewish life.
Gift Card Donations Requested
Add “gift cards” to your shopping list! Join us in supporting Jewish Family Services by donating gift cards to places like Walmart , Kroger , and Food Lion . Gift cards allow people to buy fresh produce, milk, juice, etc.
2024 Elections
On the heels of Tuesday’s Presidential debate, here are two fact-checking sources:
Politifact by The Poynter Institute
Toiletries Requested
The Social Action Committee is collecting toiletries (feminine hygiene products, 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. Please drop them off outside the RST office. We will be donating our upcoming collection to Transitions Family Violence Services.
⚖️ Nonprofit Spotlight of the Week
Our mission as United Way of the Virginia Peninsula is to improve the quality of life for people in our community by helping them live their best possible lives. United Way fights for the health, education, and financial stability of every person in our community. We create Pathways Out of Poverty for our neighbors in need by bringing the community together to navigate through the Virginia Peninsula’s toughest challenges.
Volunteer!
Looking for volunteer opportunities outside of the Jewish community? Check out Volunteer Peninsula .
*We spotlight nonprofits suggested by members of the congregation or those we think may be of interest as they relate to social action.
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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Sunday, October 6th
7:00 – 8:30pm
at the UJC
Remembrance. Resilience. Hope.
Join the United Jewish Community of the Virginia Peninsula for a community-wide event to honor the lives lost and held captive in the October 7 terrorist attacks.
The evening will include song, prayer and a message of hope and strength for the future.
Children welcome. Babysitting option available.
FREE COMMUNITY EVENT – REGISTRATION REQUIRED
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
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