WOW! That is my reaction to the Gig at the Gogue (the Handy event at our Temple) – and I know it was the reaction of so many! It was simply fabulous – such fun and what a treat to have Sarah and Lewis take such an active part this year! If you were not able to make it, you missed a great event. And talk about “sold out” – we ran out of chairs and had people standing in the back! Like me, though, I believe they felt it was totally worth it! Many, many thanks to Rabbi Nancy, Scott, Sarah and Lewis Whitehead for not only sharing their talent (and whit) but for the amount of time that obviously went into preparing for the event!!! Many thanks also to Howard Zeff for keeping everything organized and making sure the building was set-up and ready to go! I know a number of others brought water and other refreshments, helped clean-up afterwards, etc. but in fear of missing a name, I’m not going to try…just know your efforts were greatly appreciated!
Temple B’nai Israel Day at the Lake – Rain or Shine
Or as Howard put it last week…Sun or Shine. (Sorry, Howard, sometimes one just has to pick a bit.) But, onto the details…You and your family are invited to attend the upcoming Temple B’nai Israel Day at the Lake next weekend! Enjoy food, fun, friends, boating, sunning and swimming from 11:00am to 5:00pm on Saturday, August 12, 2017 at the home of Michelle and Buddy Bernstein. The Bernsteins will provide dishware, water, and soft drinks, as well as boat rides and lifejackets. Please bring a covered dish (snack, meat, veggie, salad and/or dessert). If you wish, bring swim gear and a towel. For questions, please contact Michelle Bernstein. And, if it does rain, it’s still a GO! (See invitation attached.)
Historic Plaque
If you are interested in seeing the Temple designated with a historic plaque, please consider making a donation to help make it happen! While the “due date” on the letter previously mailed to the homes of our members was incorrect, the request for donations was not! Donations are currently being accepted through, Friday, August 11. Please mail your donation to the Temple P.O. Box (Temple B’nai Israel, P.O. Box 632 Florence, AL 35631). Please clearly mark your check as “historic plaque donation.”
Temple Note Cards
Please remember we have note cards that can be sent out on your behalf! I peviously mailed out the donation request form that makes it easy for you to designate what your donation is for and easy for Kim (at Marty’s office) to determine who should get a notification, etc. Copies of the form are also available at the Temple. If you would like for me to send you another “soft” copy, just let me know.
Service Schedule
The service schedule for the month of August is as follows:
- Aug 4 – Ken Wolf
- Aug 11 – Rabbi Nancy
- Aug 18 – Robert Adler
- Aug 25 – Rabbi Nancy
As always, congregants and members of the Shoals community, at large, are invited to attend the weekly Torah Study session which is held each Saturday morning at 9:30, at the Temple.
Reminder items:
- Social Event at the Lake – Saturday, August 12, 11am-5pm – please bring a cover dish item to share for lunch
- Soup Kitchen – Saturday, August 19, 9:30am – please have dessert items at the Temple by this time
- Erwin’s book is available for purchase – see Howard Zeff to purchase your copy now!
If you are aware of something in the community that you would like me to draw some attention to in my message, please let me know! And, as always, if you have any announcements you would like for me to share with our membership, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me.
I hope you all have a wonderful week and I look forward to seeing you this Friday!
Shalom!
Traci Welch
