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TEMPLE CONGREGATION SHOMER EMUNIM
The Temple, a Reform congregation, is located in Sylvania and has been a center for spiritual fulfillment and cultural fellowship for over 135 years. We provide a vibrant, warm home for Jewish people of all ages and backgrounds, and recognize the diversity in Jewish families today. We invite you to share with our Temple family in our Sabbath worship. For more information, please call 419-885-3341.
Temple Shomer Emunim
www.templese.com
Mitzvah Meals
Temple Shomer Emunim is offering its Mitzvah Meal program as a resource for the entire Jewish community. Community members interested in purchasing Mitzvah Meals should visit the Temple website at www.templese.com/mitzvah-meals where weekly menus are listed. You can either email your weekly menu choices to lnusbaum@templese.com or call The Temple office at 419-885-3341 to place your order over the phone. Mitzvah meals are prepared by The Temple. Mitzvah Meal menus will be available each Monday. Orders must be placed no later than Wednesday at Noon. Meals will be available for curbside pickup at the Temple or delivery (if necessary) every Friday afternoon. Please go to www.templese.com/mitzvah-meals to see our weekly menu.
CONGREGATION B'NAI ISRAEL
Congregation B’nai Israel is the center for Conservative Judaism in the greater Toledo area. We are an egalitarian congregation, and embrace both Jews and those in the community at large who wish to explore and enhance their connection with our God and with Jewish spirituality, learning and culture. We are dedicated to lifelong learning for people of all ages.
Congregation B'nai Israel
www.cbitoledo.org
If you are not a member of CBI and would like to attend services, please contact the CBI office at 419-517-8400.
The April 2024 Bulletin is now available online! Click the link to access the CBI web page.
https://www.cbitoledo.org/monthly-bulletins/
Pesach is only one month away! The CBI Gift Shop has all your Pesach needs
Pesach begins the evening of Monday, April 22nd.
The gift shop has received new, beautiful seder plates. They also have afikomen bags, candlesticks, Kiddush cups, and toys for the kids.
The gift shop is open during Religious School on Sundays from 9:30-11:30 AM or you can call Roanne Katzman at 419-882-2111 to make an appointment.
Shabbat Services are In-person and on Live Stream
Saturday, March 30, 2024 at 9:30 AM
A short Mincha service will follow Kiddush
SERVICES ARE OPEN TO THE MEMBERS OF ALL LOCAL CONGREGATIONS WITH RSVP
If you are not a member of Congregation B'nai Israel and would like to attend, please call 419.517.8400 to be added to the guest list.
Parashat Hashavuah – Torah Portion of the Week
Fridays, at 11:00 AM In-Person at CBI
Join other CBI members to study and discuss the week’s Torah portion.
A knowledge of Torah is not necessary to join the discussion.
OPEN TO THE MEMBERS OF ALL LOCAL CONGREGATIONS WITH RSVP
If you are not a member of Congregation B'nai Israel and would like to attend, please call 419.517.8400 to be added to the guest list.
Pre-Passover Shopping Spree in Detroit
Thursday, April 4, 2024 at 9 AM - (approximately) 3 PM
8:45 a.m., meet at JFGT/JCC/YMCA main entrance 9 a.m., bus departs 3 p.m., bus returns
Free – includes bus ride and lunch
Participants pay for their own groceries. *Please bring your own coolers and ice packs*
Join us as we get ready for Passover with a fun day of shopping in the Detroit suburbs! We'll drive up together and start our adventure at Zeman's Bakery to purchase some treats to enjoy before the holiday; then we'll go to The Grove Kosher Market to gather up everything we need to go chametz-free for eight days, from pantry staples to specialty items. After we've shopped 'til we drop, we'll head to Ess In Company, Chef Cari's restaurant, for lunch - Federation is happy to treat the group for this special meal. And then, finally, we'll head home with all our bounty!
RSVP by March 29 online here or to Sherry Majewski at 419-724-0351 or sherry@jewishtoledo.org.
Registration link: https://form.jotform.com/jewishtoledo/jfgtprograms.
Contact Mary Bilyeu at 419-724-0405 or mary@jewishtoledo.org with questions.
Connecting Kids to Meals Volunteer Event
Thursday, April 11, 2024 at 10:00 AM In-Person at the Cherry Street Mission Building
We are in need of 8-12 volunteers.
RSVP by April 5, 2024 to Kim Brody at kbrody@cbitoledo.org.
Adult Ed: Virtual Tour of Auchwitz in recognition of Yom HaShoah on May 6, 2024
Sunday, April 14, 2024 at 1:00 – 3:00 PM In-Person at CBI
Cost is $10 per person. Light refreshments will be provided.
OPEN TO THE MEMBERS OF ALL LOCAL CONGREGATIONS WITH RSVP
RSVP by April 8, 2024 to Kim Brody at kbrody@cbitoledo.org.
If you are not a member of Congregation B'nai Israel and would like to attend, please call 419.517.8400 to be added to the guest list.
ZOOM SERVICES SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY/THURSDAY MORNING MINYANS & EVENING MINYANS:
Monday & Thursday Morning Minyans at 8:00 AM – Zoom & In-Person
Sunday Morning Minyan at 9:30 AM – Zoom & In-Person
*Monday – Friday Evening Minyans at 5:45 PM on Zoom
Kabbalat Shabbat Service at 5:45 PM on Zoom
*except when replaced by Holiday Services
Sunday Morning Minyans at 9:30 AM – Zoom and in-person
*in-person when Religious School is in session
CONGREGATION ETZ CHAYIM
Congregation Etz Chayim is an Orthodox synagogue affiliated with the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America. We conduct Sabbath and Holiday services as well as daily morning and evening services. A Mikva is located on the premises and reservations for its use can be made by calling the office at 419-473-2401.
Congregation Etz Chayim
www.etzchayimtoledo.org
THE TOLEDO COMMUNITY IS INVITED TO A VIRTUAL TOUR OF JEWISH PARIS
Join us on zoom on Sunday morning, March 31st at 10:30 a.m. for a “virtual” tour of Jewish Paris. Tour guide Karen Rudel will lead a fascinating, informative and funny 90-minute virtual walking tour of Jewish Paris! This tour guides you around the Jewish quarter, pointing out cultural landmarks. We will visit Le Marais, the main Jewish neighborhood in Paris, the oldest synagogue in Paris, the Holocaust Museum and much more! Karen artfully and soulfully manages to present the information in a way that is filled with humor, life and hope. It is something you won’t ever forget!
Please register by email to Elsa Leveton, elsa@etzchayimtoledo.org or Nancy Jacobson, Jaco824@bex.net. A link to the program will be sent a few days prior to the showing.
KABBALAT SHABBAT PROGRAM & SHABBAT SERVICES SCHEDULED
Congregation Etz Chayim is delighted to welcome back Rabbi Jason Mark on April 5th and 6th.
A Kabbalat Shabbat service and BBQ dinner will be held on Friday, April 5th at 5:30 p.m. at the home of Steve & Sandy Marcus. Reservations are required.
Shabbat services will be led by Rabbi Mark on Saturday, April 6th with a delicious kiddush lunch following.
KNITZVAH GROUP MEETING
The monthly meeting of the Knitzvah ladies will take place on Wednesday, April 10th from 10:00 a.m. until noon at the synagogue. Come and knit or crochet afghans for “Baskets of Care”, a program that supports breast cancer patients.
POKER & MAH JONG
Everyone is invited to our Sunday Poker & Mahj game on Sunday, April 14th from 10:00 a.m. to noon. Beginners are welcome. Snacks will be served.
PASSOVER ZOOM LEARNING SESSION SCHEDULED
Everyone is invited to a zoom Passover learning session with Rabbi Jason Mark on Tuesday, April 16th at 7:00 p.m. Please register with Nancy or Elsa to receive the link.
CHABAD HOUSE OF TOLEDO
The Chabad House is the center of educational, communal, and outreach activities for the entire Jewish community from youngsters to the elderly. We offer Shabbat and Holiday services, Holiday celebrations, adult education, women's events, preschool & summer camp and family programs in a comfortable non-judgmental environment. All are welcome regardless of background, observance or affiliation.
Chabad House of Greater Toledo
www.chabadtoledo.com
Special Thanks
Here at Chabad House of Toledo we recognize that we couldn’t offer such wonderful resources and support to the community without the generous gifts of our donors, sponsors and volunteers. We want to give special thanks to all those that give so much of their time, talent, and resources to ignite the Jewish spirit in the greater Toledo area. If you would like to volunteer your time and talent, please contact us at info@chabadtoledo.com or take a look at our website for more information. If you would like to make a donation, please visit our website here.