Congregation Rodeph Sholom Tampa—a welcoming and progressive Conservative congregation

2713 Bayshore Boulevard • Tampa, FL 33629-7318 • (813) 837-1911

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A warm, enveloping setting, valuing each congregant and welcoming the stranger.

We have members from diverse backgrounds and cultures, melding together to form a strong community of individuals to worship, learn, celebrate and socialize in an egalitarian and progressive Conservative congregation.

No matter where you come from or what you are seeking, you can find your place at Rodeph Sholom.

We’ll keep you spiritually engaged, informed and invigorated.

Upcoming Bar Mitzvahs
Mazel Tov!

Ian Schwartzberg August 28

Upcoming events and announcements:
Please call the office, (813) 837-1911 for more information; also see the following pages, please click:
Rodeph at a Glance
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Community Events

FRIDAY, August 27 at 6:30 PM
Shabbat Tampa
In an unparalleled celebration of unity, Jewish congregations throughout
greater Tampa will unite to host an event that bonds all Jews – Shabbat!
Please click here for more details.


High Holidays 5771
Important deadlines!
Ark Opening—August 10
College Student Info—August 25
Parking Raffle—August 27
Lulav & Etrog Order—August 27
Babysitting RSVP—September 1
Sukkot Dinner RSVP—September 16

High Holiday chair setup on Wednesday, September 1, 9:00 AM. Please call Elaine Miller at the Synagogue for details.

Tickets should be received by August 23. If you have any questions, please call the Office. See more information and complete schedule here.



Happenings at Rodeph Sholom through October
Click here to download flyer as Acrobat PDF.

Mazel Tov to Sylvia Krone, Doris Rosenblatt and Jack Wiesenfeld!
Sylvia, Doris and Jack are being honored with five others as the “Eight Over Eighty” by Weinberg Village on
October 31 at 3:00 PM at Congregation Schaarai Zedek. The “Eight Over Eighty” are being recognized for their dedicated help to others and their time and talents to the community.

Flowers for the New Year
Sisterhood is once again taking orders for your Rosh Hashanah or Yom Kippur flowers. $50 for delivery or $40, if you pick up at The Arrangement. Watch for order forms in the mail! Please send order form and payment (checks payable to: The Arrangement Florist) to Joni Hatch, 5212 W Neptune Way Tampa, FL 33609. Orders must be received by August 23.

FRIDAY, August 27
6:00 PM—Meet and Greet
6:30 PM—Shabbat Tampa
Rodeph Sholom unites with other Jewish congregations throughout greater Tampa to reach out to all unaffiliated Jews, to take part in a Shabbat service and dinner to follow. Dinner is complimentary to those guests attending who are not members of any local synagogue.
7:30 PM—Congregational Dinner

SATURDAY, August 28
Bar Mitzvah of Ian Schwartzberg
9:30 AM—Shacharit Service
Parashah: Ki Tavo
Reader: Ian Schwartzberg and Cantor Moshe Friedler
Maftir and Haftarah: Ian Schwartzberg
Gabbaim: Cass Fisher and Laurin Jacobson
Kiddush Luncheon, sponsored by Sue and Dave Schwartzberg in honor of their grandson, Ian

8:30 PM—USY (Grades 9-12) Paint Mixer!
Bring a friend and come dressed for lots of messy fun! T-shirts provided, snacks and drinks too. $2 donation for Tikun Olam. Call to RSVP - Heather McDonald at (813) 245-7824 or Brandice Corriveau at (954) 261-7076.

SUNDAY, August 29
9:00 AM-12:00 noon—Religious School Classes for all students in PK, grades 3-7
Students in grades 8-10 will resume on September 12.
9:00 AM-12:00 noon—Sisterhood $ale in the Gift Shop and Lobby!
Come early to Shmoozefest and enjoy great bargains! 25% off Tallit for B’nei Mitzvahs and stop by the 50% off table for other $avings. Gift wrapping will be available. The Gift Shop also has wonderful cards for all occasions at a donation of $5 per card. Sales of these cards benefit the Jewish Seminary for Rabbinical Studies in New York.
9:15 AM—Morning Minyan
Schmoozefest—12 noon-2 PM
Free food and games, including a dunk tank, arts & crafts, Big Kahuna water slide and more! Outside fun for the entire family! Hot dogs (veggie dogs upon request) and all the trimmings along with Chips, Philly’s Italian Ices, Lemonade, Tea and Crystal Lite. Come Shmooze!

WEDNESDAY, September 1
4:45 PM—Religious School
6:30 PM—Introduction to Judaism
“In the Beginning” covers the basics of Jewish rituals, beliefs, the differences with other religions and the history. Registration forms in the lobby. The class is open to all faiths.
Deadline for High Holiday Babysitting Reservations

SATURDAY, September 4, Selichot at Rodeph Sholom
Click here to download flyer as Acrobat PDF.
9:30 PM—Dessert reception followed by chamber music
Performance of violinist Oleg Gayer of the Tampa Bay Symphony performing his version of Kol Nidre.
11:00 PM—Selichot Service
Led by Rabbi Marc Sack, Cantor Moshe Friedler with Kol Ami’s Rabbi Judd and Cantor Sered-Lever.

MONDAY, September 6—Labor Day
9:15 AM—Morning Minyan
Offices closed

SUNDAY, September 12
12:00 noon—Boneem, Kadima and USY Activities - Details coming soon!

FRIDAY, September 24
7:30 PM—Sukkot Family Dinner Youth Group Fundraiser!
Outdoor* BBQ dinner catered by USY and Kadima youth groups. $14-Adults and children 12-17 and $8-Children 4-11 ($44 Maximum per family of two adults and two or more children). Reservations due no later than Thursday, September 16.

MONDAY, September 27
10:30 AM—Munchkins, Music & Moms
5:30 PM—“Potluck in the Hut”, A fun potluck dinner outside in the Sukkah!*
Bring a dairy or vegetarian dish to share and we will provide the paper goods and the drinks. Select an appetizer, main dish, salad or dessert to bring. RSVP with what you plan to bring to Judy Van Der Stelt by email or phone, (813) 837-1911.
This event is open to the community so bring your friends to Potluck in the Hut!
*In case of rain, the potluck will be in the Irving Cohen Center

FRIDAY, October 1
9:30 AM—Simchat Torah Celebration
Open to the Public
Singing, dancing, puppets and a Kiddie Kiddush luncheon. Children ages seven and under.

SATURDAY, October 2
8:30 AM—Rabbi’s Torah Study Group begins. Details coming soon.

THURSDAY, October 7
10:00 AM—Knit and Crochet at Rodeph Sholom!
For more information, please contact Carole Eisenstaedt directly or through the Office.

SUNDAY, October 24
10:30 AM—Save the Date! Presentation on 250 years of Florida Jewish History
Includes a history of Jews in Tampa, presented by Marsha Zerivitz of the Miami Jewish Museum with a light lunch following. Coordinated by Sam Pincus. Open to the public and free of charge.

THURSDAY, October 28
Sisterhood’s combination Opening/Paid Up Event at the Tampa Museum of Art
A special docent tour of “The American Impressionists” followed by dinner catered by Mise en Place’s SONO Café. No charge for paid Sisterhood members. Further details will follow soon.

Sisterhood Haggadah
The Sisterhood Congregational Haggadah is available in the Gift Shop, $10 each. Discounts available for 10 or more copies.

Looking for the perfect gift for an upcoming simcha?
Consider purchasing a High Holiday Prayer Book and create a lasting honor for your loved ones. The new Machozor Lev Shalem (Full Heart) edition has new readings, translations and transliterations providing clear commentaries which explain prayer meanings. Available for donation to Congregation Rodeph Sholom or for home use. Cost is $40 per book and can be ordered through the office.

Bookplates will be available by August 16 to customize for your honors or memorials to your loved ones. The deadline to have the bookplate personalized for the High Holidays is August 16.

Sisterhood’s Gift Shop & Bar/Bat Mitzvah Registry
Stop in and see the beautiful new merchandise for all your gift-giving and personal needs.

• Bar/Bat Mitzvah Registry: students can go in and create a wish list, and friends can then shop for them for their special occasion.
• Gift Registy: unique gifts for your special event.

Call the Synagogue, (813) 837-1911, to reach Claudia Strathman.

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