Temple Beth Sholom

5th of Nisan April 13th, 2024
A Prayer for the State of Israel

5th of Nisan April 13th, 2024
A Prayer for the State of Israel

Avinu she-ba-shamayim, O Heavenly One, Protector and Redeemer of the people of Israel: Bless the State of Israel, and all who seek peace. Shield it beneath the wings of your love, spread over it the canopy of Your peace; send your light and truth to all who lead and advise, guiding them with Your good counsel. Establish peace in the land and fullness of joy to all who dwell there. Amen. (Mishkan T’filah, CCAR, pg 377).

Our Temple Beth Sholom ‘Purim Goes Pink!’ video is now on YouTube. Script by Cantor David Reinwald, adapted by and directed by Michael and Abbe Levine, choreographed by Rachel Bucholtz Benson. Starring the Religious School students of TBS, with a guest appearance by Rabbi Sobel. Enjoy!

Purim Goes Pink Purim Goes Pink a Purim Spiel by Cantor David ReinwaldPerformed by religious school students at Temple Beth Sholom on 3/24/2014.

JewBelong founder Archie Gottesman will speak to Temple Beth Sholom and other local OC congregations via zoom on Wednesday, Dec 6th. ‘The Power of Provocative PR to Combat Antisemitism’ (watch your email for details).

An important read. Uri will be teaching a 7-session History of Israel: The Past 75 Years to This Moment in Time for Temple Beth Sholom. Stay tuned for registration info and dates.

https://blogs.timesofisrael.com/thanksgiving-a-letter-to-our-family-in-america/?fbclid=IwAR39qDERerpeuR-3RNCdqAmeADp81hpkCH99KfMuZAjzyx1NmZYHWlcG58c_aem_ARsI7iLgRSYP8lHUbX0T3En58Vyz7OhWi4jEY-zQDBpx6bAXNBBp0XW4Fgbe4hynwAg

Thanksgiving – a letter to our family in America From the blog of Uri Feinberg at The Times of Israel

Calling all shoppers! TBS Sisterhood’s Annual Holiday Boutique is BACK this Sunday from 9am-1pm. With over 24 unique creative vendors with jewelry, wood art, candles, cookies, clothing, and more you do not want to miss this one stop shopping experience! We will also have several opportunity drawings for great prizes. Security will be present.

Bring them home. On this 85th anniversary of Kristallnacht we remember the evil of the past, we confront the evils of the present, and we pray for the safe return of the 240 hostages kidnapped by Hamas from Israel into Gaza on October 7th.

Bring Them Home: A Broadway Prayer Members of the Broadway community came together and recorded a song that they hope will bring attention to the hostages who were kidnapped on October 7, 2023...

Temple Beth Sholom - today we tied blue and blue and white ribbons on our trees to show solidarity with and support for Israel during these difficult days. Bring home the hostages.

Gather together in preparation for Shabbat as a world Reform/Progressive community in uplifting prayer, song, and words of Torah in support of Israel. Different languages, different cultures, different time zones… one global family with common values supporting each other in this time of crisis. Sign up: https://brnw.ch/21wDP9L
10:00 am ET | 5:00 pm Israel

Join our Orange County Jewish community for a Pro-Israel rally today, Monday, October 9th at 5:30pm. Call the TBS Office for address and addition information.

We mourn, and join in solidarity and support with Israel. Join the worldwide Reform Movement today:
Register Here: https://urj.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_C3QEHAg8QBq26ddK5rCtwg?utm_medium=email&utm_content=2023_10_7 #/registration

October 7, 2023

Dear Friends,

I do not usually send email on Shabbat. Today is an exception. This morning we awoke to the horrifying news from Israel that Hamas terrorists from Gaza infiltrated the border, took over a check point and other locations, wrecked much harm, havoc, destruction and murder, kidnaped Israelis back into Gaza.

Simultaneously, hundreds of rockets and missiles were fired from Gaza down throughout the Israel. This is the 50th secular anniversary of the Yom Kippur War, a war that took Israel by surprise. The attack this morning, too, took Israel by surprise. (Stay up to date on what is happening: https://www.timesofisrael.com).

Our hearts are breaking.

Please join with us in community and solidarity with Israel this evening as we gather for Simchat Torah at 6:30 pm and we'll pray for the peace of Israel. As the great Jewish medieval poet Yehuda Halevi wrote: "I am in the West, but my heart is in the East."

We affirm the message of the Reform movement sent out early this morning:

On this Shabbat Atzeret Simchat Torah morning, the day after the 50th anniversary of the Yom Kippur War, our North American Jewish community woke up to the horror of Hamas’ brutal assault on Israel with hundreds wounded and at least dozens murdered. We stand in complete solidarity with the people of Israel, so many of whom are directly in harm’s way, and pray for all those who are defending the State. And we pray for the healing of the wounded, redemption for those captured and comfort for the many bereaved. All people of conscience must stand in solidarity with Israel.

Oseh Shalom bimromaiv, hu ya'aseh shalom aleinu, v'al kol Yisrael, v'nomar, Amen.

May the One who causes peace to reign in the high heavens, bring peace to us, all Israel, as we say together, Amen.

Shabbat Shalom and Chag Sameach,

Rabbi Sharon L. Sobel
Senior Rabbi
Temple Beth Sholom

The Times of Israel News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World

While Religious School (K-12) kicks off this Sunday, we are excited to see the return of Sunday Torah Tots for our youngest members and their families! Register on our website before the first day of school - link in our bio.

CALLING ALL K-12th GRADERS! TBS Religious School registration is OPEN and the first day of school is right around the corner! Traditional K-7th + B'nai Mitzvah prep and even a madrichim program & Senior School for our post B'nai Mitzvah students! Learn more at www.tbsoc.com/religious-school

Due to Hurricane Hilary's potential for loss of power and flooding that could dramatically affect many within our congregation, we are preparing TBS to become a temporary shelter should our community find they are in need.

We will monitor the storm and as long as the lights are on at TBS, our doors will be opened for our members looking for a refuge from the storm.

Should you need assistance in getting to TBS safely or need pastoral care during this time, please call the TBS Office at (714) 628-4600. The TBS phone lines will be monitored by off-site staff, so please leave a message and we will do our best to get back to you ASAP if it is storm related.

If you experience an emergency, please call 911.

Should TBS lose power or law enforcement close the surrounding streets due to flooding, we will let you know.

Please stay safe and dry.

Shabbat Shalom! We are currently experiencing technical difficulties with our streaming. We apologize for the inconvenience.

TBS is first and foremost a community.
We love hanging out together - and we love to meet new friends 🙂
Please join us for Havdalah in the Park - this is an event that is highly popular among our members 🙂🌳
Saturday, August 26 at 4:00pm.
See you there: https://tbsoc.shulcloud.com/form/august-2023-havdalah.html

Yorba Regional Park

TBS Sisterhood invites you to attend its annual paid-up membership event featuring guest author Maggie Anton, who will discuss her new book, "The Choice."

August 27 at 10:30am at TBS Social Hall.
Free for paid-up Sisterhood members, bring a guest for $18.
Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSchStY7MV03OTmjXW4NR70Zwws1y_oD1Vjai-Gq1y3rbkBkgg/viewform

Join TBS Sisterhood:https://images.shulcloud.com/7040/uploads/Sisterhood/TBSSisterhoodmembershipform.pdf

Religious School and Hebrew School for 2023-2024 is on Sunday mornings, beginning September 10, 2023 and ending May 19, 2024

This year we have a new and refreshed structure - and registration is already open!
Learn more about afternoons and Sundays Jewish education for your kids: tbsoc.com/religious-school-registration-now-open

All are welcome to join us as we spend the morning viewing and learning about their collection of over 100 planes from 5 different eras: Early Aviation, World War I, the 1920’s and 30’s, World War II, and the Jet Age.

The Museum will provide a guide especially for us! 🙂
For more details: tbsoc.com/tour-of-the-planes-of-fame-air-museum

Shabbat Shalom!
Join us this evening at 6:00pm as we welcome Shabbat at TBS, outdoors. Service is lead by Cantorial Soloist, Bill Shafton and TBS President Mike Winston.

We are thrilled to announce that the itinerary, cost and registration for our Temple Beth Sholom 2024 Israel Trip is now live! We are blessed to have the remarkable Uri Feinberg as our tour educator/guide. Uri is absolutely FANTASTIC!

Click here for more information: tbsoc.shulcloud.com/israel-trip.html

Powerful sound healer jody Theissen is coming to TBS tomorrow!

She's a mom, Yoga Teacher, Musician, Song Writer, friend, human being. She resonates mostly with Human Being as when she is in that state of awareness everything just flows from there. Tomorrow she'll teach her signature Sound Immersion and Meditation Class - don't miss out on this unique experience.
Registration: tbsoc.shulcloud.com/form/Sound%20Immersion%20Meditation%20Class

More details on this class: tbsoc.com/sound-immersion-and-meditation-class

Interview with Jody: inspiredconversations.net/jodytheissen

Due to public demand: Our community event at Yorba Regional Park in Anaheim returns!
Join Your TBS Family for a Picnic and Havdalah service
Saturday, August 26
4:00 – 7:00pm
(Pavilion #7 – Parking is directly across.)
Register Here: tbsoc.shulcloud.com/form/august-2023-havdalah.html

Yep, it's that time of the year! 😍
Submissions for Echoes of Elul 5783 are now being accepted.

The Echoes are a compilation of personal reflections, insights, and memories. They will be posted online during Elul for members to review and help set the tone as we prepare for the High Holy Days. Our theme this year is Strengthening Bonds. The format includes short essays, poetry, art and music. Introspection helps guide us as we reflect on the past year and move forward with faith, forgiveness, and renewal.

Let’s work together and breathe life into this meaningful program again this year. more info: tbsoc.com/echoes-2023

View last year's Echoes: tbsoc.com/elul-5782

Shabbat Shalom!
Join us this evening at 6:00pm for Erev Welcome Shabbat & Family Shabbat Service outdoors 🌳

Tomorrow (Saturday, August 5), we are in-person at TBS and on zoom for Torah Study - begins 9:15am. Torah Study will be led by Brian Wright,
"Giving Thanks" (Parshat Eikev, Deuteronomy 7:12–11:25)

Join your friends in Julie and Marty Florman's backyard for a night of socializing while enjoying a great variety of bourbons and barbequed meats along with a wide variety of appetizers. This event is sure to be a hit.

tbsoc.com/reservation-only

Space is limited - so register now:
tbsoc.com/sound-immersion-and-meditation-class

Treat yourself to a sonic vacation. This class is led by sound alchemist Jody Theissen and is designed to promote peace and wellbeing using ancient instruments from Tibetan, along with crystal singing bowls, gongs, flutes, drums, mantra and more. Bring a yoga mat and towel or pillow. The class will be in the TBS living room.