Youth News

School UpdatesReport Cards for Kindergarten through 7th grade were mailed, as were Elementary school registration materials. If parents have not yet received their elementary child's report card or registration materials, they can contact Rita in the school office via email or 614-253-8523 x110. High School registration packets will be mailed later this summer.

YPS Summer Shabbat Saturdays @ 10:30a Join us for YPS every week this summer. YPS is an interactive service for children to experience together, led by Morgan Levin and Naomi Cohen. We will have a challah every week and special activities and treats throughout the summer. Please join us downstairs in the pit!

Around the Community

Community Blood Drive, July 18 12:30 pm - 5:30 pmShoshi Berk, a TI teen, is volunteering this summer to run a Blood Drive in Bexley on Monday, July 18th, 12:30 – 5:30 pm at the Bexley United Methodist Church, 2657 Broad Street. Please help her and the American Red Cross meet their summer quota by scheduling an appointment at 1-800-REDCROSS or visiting www.redcrossblood.org and using sponsor code: Bexley UMC.

Manna CafeVolunteer at Manna Café July 20 at Broad St United Methodist Church, 501 E. Broad St. Choose a time slot between 4p and 7:30p to help prepare food, serve food, or cleanup. We serve approximately 180 neighborhood people with a hot meal.  Contact Carol Shkolnik for more  information or to  sign up.  Children are welcome and there is free parking.

Maccabi VolunteersTifereth is taking the lead and is helping out with the Maccabi Games at the Columbus JCC this summer! Thursday, July 28th is the day where the members of our shul will come together and support this amazing event by volunteering to serve food to the hundreds of young participants, coaches and volunteers. Please consider giving a few hours of your time and help show the community and the world, what an amazing congregation we are!

All are welcome but you MUST pre-register to volunteer. Go to bit.ly/1SltPnc to sign up. Once in the "sign- up genius", please click on the "Food" box and you will see the open time slots. If you are not available on Thursday, please volunteer any day, as much help is needed throughout the week.

This Week We RememberJune 25 / 19 SivanMajid Amir-Ebrahami, Mina Bernstein, William Curphey, Jeanne Kiefer, Dusty Loeb, Ralph Pariser, Samuel Pollyea, Esther Spielman, Michael Sufer

June 26 / 20 SivanMartin S. Borkan, Hyman Fishman, Goldie Gutter, Zoya Lantsman, Martin Hershel Levinson, Lyle Streicher, Gerald Zeidman, Sara Zhuravleva

June 27 / 21 SivanElsa Blumenstein, Barbara Cooper, Gerald Letow, Sandra Coplin Lincove, Leo A. Polster, Sylvia Scott, Joseph Topolosky, Dr. Adolf Wolff

June 28 / 22 SivanMorris Lutzky, Sam Brodsky, Rose Doval, Daniel Eisner, Sadie Gatoff, Louis Kastner, Adam Lieberman, Joan Mangold, Aron Paykin, Abram Rich, Maurice A. Schlang

June 29 / 23 SivanAlbert Bassell, Jess Beards, Morris Edelman, Frances Feldman, Allen Fishman, Max Hoffman, Benjamin Jaffy, Leon Nason, Sarah Pastor, Isaac Sigal, Sophia Weiner, Maurice Aaron Ziegler

June 30 / 24 SivanDorothy Edelstein, Yetta Gordon, Pauline Green, Rebecca Keer, Diane Lowy, Rose Paine, Philip Sinai, Leslie Allen Zive

July 01 / 25 SivanRhea Berkman, Daniel H. Cohen, Elisabeth I. Federman Cohn, Hillel Davidovitch, Jack Joffe, Mildred Nash, Marvin Rosen, Israel Rosen, Earl W. Schwartz, Selma Silverstein, Regina Solomon, Norman Wayman, Benita Zacks

Michael N. Ungar, Rabbi . Eric S. Woodward, Rabbi . Harold J. Berman, RabbiJack Chomsky, Cantor . Shirly Benatar, Education Director

Lynn Tallan, Program Coordinator . Morgan Levin, Youth & Family Director . Adam Eisenberg, President Parashat Be'ha'alot'khaAufruf of Micah Brown and Erica HyltonJune 24-25, 2016 | 19 Sivan, 5776

Tifereth Israel

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This Week's Torah Portion in a Nutshell: Be'ha'alot'khaNumbers Triennial Reading: (1) 10:35-11:9 pg. 826-828(2) 11:10-18 pg. 828-830(3) 11:19-22 pg. 830(4) 11:23-29 pg. 830-832(5) 11:30-35 pg. 832-833(6) 12:1-13 pg. 833-835(7) 12:14-16 pg. 835Maftir: 12:14-16 pg. 835

God briefly explains the details for the menorah in the Mishkan, then turns attention to the Levites' purification ceremony. These men, who are allowed to serve from ages 25-50, are responsible for assisting the priests and helping ensure the Israelites will not succumb to plagues. The Israelites are reminded of their responsibility to offer the Passover sacrifice, and learn that those who are rendered impure after having contact with a corpse will be allowed to observe Passover one month later.

The people finally resume their journey in the wilderness, following a protective fire-cloud that directs both their movement and the places and times to make camp. When a new march begins, the Israelites are called to attention by two silver trumpets, then walk in tribal groupings. They are joined by Moses' father-in-law, Hobab, as Moses recites a standard phrase each time they begin and end each leg of their journey.

The Israelites complain twice -- generally at first, then specifically demanding meat. Moses asks God to kill him, but God sends the people quail instead, then strikes them with a devastating plague. Aaron and Miriam complain to God about Moses's marriage to a Cushite woman. God afflicts Miriam with leprosy, but Moses humbly requests that she be healed; God eventually grants the request.

Shul Announcements

Remembering Our Loved OnesTifereth Israel is home to many great traditions. The contribution of a plaque to the synagogue’s memorial hall is a long-standing custom, which not only commemorates the lives of our loved ones; it also supports the congregation in a unique way. A walk through the memorial hall today makes it clear how these contributions have fortified our synagogue over time, exemplified by the nearly 1,200 bronze plaques lining the walls.

Congregants are encouraged to add the names of their loved ones to the walls of Tifereth Israel by donating a plaque in their memory.  For a one-time charge of $500, each plaque is custom-ordered and installed.  Individual plaques are installed where there is room, but every effort is made to locate family members together. The light for each plaque is illuminated during the Hebrew month of the yahrzeit, and all the bulbs are lit for Yizkor services throughout the year on Yom Kippur, Shemini Atzeret, Pesach, and Shavuot. In addition to contributing plaques for departed loved ones, many people choose to purchase reserved plaques for themselves or for other family members.  To place an order, contact the synagogue office at 614-253-8523.

Boker Tov Playgroup, Thursdays, 10:00 amWe start out in our sunny atrium where we get moving and sing some songs. Afterwards, we have some yummy snacks! This week we have a special Fourth of July theme! If you have any questions, contact Morgan Levin at mlevin@tiferethisrael.org.

Hospital ListSometimes we do not get notification or timely updates from the local hospitals that you have been admitted. If you or someone in your family is hospitalized or ill and would like the clergy to be aware so they can contact or visit them, please contact Lorelei Wampler at lwampler@tiferethisrael.org or 614-253-8523 extension 107.

ACH Now AvailableWould you like to pay your synagogue commitments monthly? ACH is now available! Please contact the synagogue office at 614-253-8523 to request a form.

Meet with AdamAdam Eisenberg, President, will be holding office hours once a week. This time will be available for congregants and staff to pop in and bend his ear as needed. Hours will be on Wednesdays from 9:00am until 12:00 pm.

Around the Shul Today

Thanks, Sisterhood Flower Fund Contributors!Stewart and Cynthia BrownsteinViolet CohenMarcus and Sally DunnAaron and Rhoda EdelmanMarilyn FishmanBruce and Kathy GreenHarvey and Shelley HandlerLeslie and Linda JoffeDavid and Merry Lynne Lincove Michael and Melissa LittmanLouis Lowy

Pauline NewmanEdward and Bari PollyeaGary and Connie RobinsGarry and Ellen RogersHoward and Robin SchleinPhilip and Carol SchopickBernard and Reta SigalMichael and Susan StrawBenjamin and Mary Beth ZacksRandy ZacksMikhail and Lydia Zhuravlev

Shabbat Schedule Morning Services - Sanctuary Childcare (ages 0-5) - Nursery YPS & Jr. Cong. - The Pit Shabbat ends

9:00 am  9:30 am10:30 am  9:30 pm 

Flowers for the Bima are provided by Tifereth Israel Sisterhood. Kiddush is co-sponsored by Congregation Tifereth Israel and Gail Goss-Brown and Ken Brown, parents of the groom, and Karen Shapiro, mother of the bride.

Upcoming Events

Wine and Cheese - July 8 and August 12 at 5:00 pm Please join your friends for an Erev Shabbat Wine and Cheese Break before Friday night services. There will be some wine, some fruit and some cheese for you to enjoy while winding down from the week. Just enough time to get into the mood for a peaceful Shabbat when services start at 5:30 pm. This program is being sponsored by the Tifereth Israel Sisterhood and Men's Club. Please join us every second Friday this summer.

Interpretive Shabbat - July 23 and August 20 at 10:15 amTifereth Israel now offers an alternative Shabbat service.  Join us as we explore the morning prayers, study Torah together and tap into our hearts during an experiential Shabbat service. The Interpretive Minyan is in the Chapel.

Welcome Back From Camp - August 20 at 9:00 amJoin us as we welcome our campers back from camp! They will have a special Alliyah at services.

Save the Date: TI’s Annual Picnic - August 21This year's picnic will be held on Sunday, August 21 from 4 to 6 pm. Come enjoy fun activities for the whole family before, during, and after dinner!  More information to follow.

Save the Date: Rabbi Braver's Installation - August 27 at 9:00 amBe a part of the celebration as Rabbi Alex Braver is officially installed as Assistant Rabbi of Tifereth Israel, featuring a special presentation and a delicious Kiddush following services. More details to follow.

Daily ServicesKatz Chapel, unless otherwise noted *SundayMonday - Friday Candle Lighting Friday, July 1

  9:00 am and 5:30 pm 7:30 am and 5:30 pm  8:46 pm

*Sunday Mincha/Ma'ariv Minyan at 5:30 pm at the home of Janet Yaillen;  1281 Erickson Avenue, 614-237-6165