Newsletter for April 29, 2021

Rabbi Marc Labowitz  –  Spiritual Leader  April 29, 2021  —                17 Iyar 5781

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Friday, April 30, 6:30 pm – Interactive Lag B’Omer Shabbat Service Saturday, May 1, 2 pm – Shabbos Afternoon Learning & Music with Lisa Sirota-Weiner, part 1 Monday, May 3, noon – ‘A Courageous Conversation on Intersectionality with A Wider Bridge’ – how the Jewish community fights for racial justice.  This program is being run and sponsored by Jewish Federation of Broward County – click here to register. Monday, May 3, 6:45 pm – Men’s Spirituality Group North Tuesday, May 4, 7 pm – Men’s Spirituality Group South Tuesday, May 4, 7 pm – Women’s Spirituality Book Club Wednesday, May 5, 7:30 pm – Wisdom Class with Ron Ames and special guests to discuss ‘Wade in the Water: Drowning in Racism,’ a film about equality in aquatics Friday, May 7, 6:30 pm – Shabbat Service with special guest Israeli-American actor, photojournalist and activist Gili Getz Saturday, May 8, 2 pm – Shabbos Afternoon Learning & Music with Lisa Sirota-Weiner, part 2 Our partners at Craig’s Pantry are looking for donations of greeting cards, homemade Kosher pastries, gift cards, plants, perfume, flowers, and lotions for the creation of gift baskets which will be delivered to holocaust survivors and others in need on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 9th.  Also, help is needed with delivering these baskets on Mother’s Day.  Please coordinate your donations and time with Carla at 786-570-5595. THURSDAY, MAY 20 to celebrate Rabbi Marc’s birthday  – a special concert with Neshama Carlebach. Suggested donation: $36 Sponsorships of all levels are also available.  Purchase tickets here Saturday, May 22 – 7:30 pm Havdalah – in person – at Rabbi Marc’s home.  Enjoy a special, meaningful evening of reconnection and celebration with community.  Because of social distancing requirements, space is limited.  Purchase your ticket now!

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Mitzvah Opportunity Are you still cleaning up from Passover, or are you a snowbird planning to head North?  Donate your non-perishable items to the Jacobson Family Food Pantry.  The Pantry accepts all items, as long as they are unopened, have not expired, and are not in glass jars.  Bring your donations Monday – Friday, from 9 am – 2:30 pm.   We are located at 430 S. Congress Avenue, #1C, Delray Beach, FL  33445

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This week’s Challah is from Debbie Sehres: 

I would like to do a “Challah” out for two special women in our TAO Community who are also
very dear to me on a personal level. Their upcoming birthdays are next week.

I have Rifka Maidan to thank for guiding me in the finer ways of being a “Greeter” when I become part of
that team at the Duncan Center in Delray Beach many years ago.  What a pleasure it has been to assist
Rifka in welcoming members as well as many new faces over the years.  The recent addition of
“Temple Talk” (formerly known as “Just Announcements” !! ), which Rifka cohosts along with
Anne Goldberg, is guaranteed to bring a smile and a chuckle to all of us every Shabbat.  

Roberta Cohen, my other “Challah” out person and Rifka have always been volunteer leaders with
numerous events for our TAO Community.

Roberta’s beautiful, generous and caring heart has always been evident to me from the very first time we
met (through TAO).  These qualities shine through in everything she does for our community including,
but not limited to, her outstanding volunteer work for All-Fed.

I am so blessed to count both of these ladies as my friends and I am very happy to make this donation
to TAO in honor of them both and their upcoming Birthdays!
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TAO is excited to introduce our “Challah Your Name” recognition opportunity.  If there’s someone whom you admire, someone who needs a little special attention, or someone that you want to give a special shout out to for something nice they did or for just being kind and loving and there for you, you can shine the light on them at Shabbat Services and in our newsletter with a minimum $36 donation. With everything that goes on around us during this challenging time, we realize the importance of recognizing those we care about for a variety of reasons. If you want to help shine the light, just click here: CHALLAH and make your donation and contact the office or Renee or Nira to give the details.  Looking forward to Challahing your name in the near future.

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New mailing address – Please send all correspondence and checks to
TAO, 4581 Weston Road,, Suite #160, Weston, FL 33331

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