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Feeding the Homeless - A mitzvah
Plans are beginning to take shape for Monday, December 13, 2021 to help feed our homeless population at the Judeo-Christian Outreach Center (JCOC). For those who planned, shopped, prepared, bagged and schlepped for our previous dinner, this one will be quite different and less complicated-no prepping at Mt. Olive Baptist Church. Most of the preparation will be done at the JCOC.
Carol Smith and Adele Muller, who have participated in the previous meals at the JCOC are heading up the committee for December 13. After conferring with the JCOC, it’s been decided to do a chili (both meat and vegetarian,) green salad, corn bread and dessert menu. There are no longer breakfast bags being offered. We will be serving the guests in their dining room with socially distanced seating.
This is a very fulfilling mitzvah and it’s just an enjoyable time for us to be together. If you would like to be on the planning committee to shop, prepare and/or serve, please let Adele or Carol: (Tidewaterchavurah1@gmail.com) know. Carol and Adele will be doing a Zoom meeting at a time convenient for most of us. We realize in person participation still may not be possible for everyone.
But if you would like to help the effort through a contribution, you may send a check made out to "Tidewater Chavurah" with a memo noted "JCOC Community Dinner" to our post office box address---Tidewater Chavurah/-P.O. Box 9865-Virginia Beach, VA 23450 or donate through Pay Pal or a credit card by going on our webpage, Tidewaterchavurah.com
Thank you for helping in whichever way you are able.
Bill Feldman ,
President
Tidewater Chavurah
Of Batteries And Apologies
I apologize to the Congregation and all effected by the loss of audio during Kol Nidre shortly into the service. The technician from SDG tried to troubleshoot in real time and it turned out that the batteries failed in the microphone at the Bima which caused it. However, the cause was not identified until after the service ended. I did not check the batteries in advance nor did I even think about the potential.
I acknowledge the damage done by this incident which happened on one of our most important holidays and disrupted a lovely Kol Nidre service. However, the Chavurah remains strong and perhaps we can use this as a lesson. I ask for your forgiveness and continued support for the Chavurah. We are proud to be a Synagogue without Walls in Hampton Roads and will serve our Jewish community in Hampton Roads.
We constantly use technology and, despite this set back, we will learn from mistakes and use it to help our Chavurah. Overall, I think that tools such as Facebook, our Web site and live streaming make an overall positive contribution especially in light of the Delta variant.
If you have any questions, please call (481-4721) or contact me.
Sincerely,
William E Feldman
President, Tidewater Chavurah
Tidewater Chavurah is an independent synagogue without walls involved in Jewish fellowship. The group is led by ordained Rabbi Ellen Jaffe. Formed in 1996,Tidewater Chavurah has been an alternative to the formality of religious institutions since its inception. We pride ourselves on being a progressive, welcoming family. The Hebrew term chavurah means “fellowship” and generally denotes a group of like-minded people who interact within a Jewish context.
Our Mission is to provide a place of Jewish worship, to encourage Jewish education, to initiate Jewish family activities, and to cultivate a love and understanding of the Jewish heritage.
We value a friendly, warm, supportive, and egalitarian community which welcomes all who wish to practice the Jewish traditions; the Torah and our Jewish heritage; G'milut Chasidim (Acts of Loving Kindness) and Tzedakah (Charity) for those who are in need; our children and families in a flexible and tolerant environment; and growth and renewal. We are open to the diversity of traditions throughout our Jewish communities.
We are . . .
a smaller group of folks than your average synagogue with a warm, welcoming, and family-friendly atmosphere.
willing to meet you where you are at in your journey with Judaism and help you establish your Jewish identity.
served by a wonderful female Reconstructionist Rabbi with progressive views who continuously proves to be outgoing and
willing to provide a variety of services and programming for anyone interested in Judaism.
an independent congregation that prays in the Reform tradition.
a recognized part of the larger Jewish community without the large expense or confines of the traditional synagogue.
a safe space for intercultural families, the LGBTQIA community, and spiritual seekers from all backgrounds; anyone interested in Judaism is welcomed into our family with open arms.
constantly growing and planning ahead for growth.
Shabbat Services/Gatherings. Held on the 2nd & 4th Fridays of the month. Please see "Chavurah News" for details. To receive the link to join the zoom services, email Rabbi Ellen at rabbicantorejg@gmail.com.
High Holiday 2021 details are also on Chavurah News page.
Plans are beginning to take shape for Monday, December 13, 2021 to help feed our homeless population at the Judeo-Christian Outreach Center (JCOC). For those who planned, shopped, prepared, bagged and schlepped for our previous dinner, this one will be quite different and less complicated-no prepping at Mt. Olive Baptist Church. Most of the preparation will be done at the JCOC.
Carol Smith and Adele Muller, who have participated in the previous meals at the JCOC are heading up the committee for December 13. After conferring with the JCOC, it’s been decided to do a chili (both meat and vegetarian,) green salad, corn bread and dessert menu. There are no longer breakfast bags being offered. We will be serving the guests in their dining room with socially distanced seating.
This is a very fulfilling mitzvah and it’s just an enjoyable time for us to be together. If you would like to be on the planning committee to shop, prepare and/or serve, please let Adele or Carol: (Tidewaterchavurah1@gmail.com) know. Carol and Adele will be doing a Zoom meeting at a time convenient for most of us. We realize in person participation still may not be possible for everyone.
But if you would like to help the effort through a contribution, you may send a check made out to "Tidewater Chavurah" with a memo noted "JCOC Community Dinner" to our post office box address---Tidewater Chavurah/-P.O. Box 9865-Virginia Beach, VA 23450 or donate through Pay Pal or a credit card by going on our webpage, Tidewaterchavurah.com
Thank you for helping in whichever way you are able.
Bill Feldman ,
President
Tidewater Chavurah
Of Batteries And Apologies
I apologize to the Congregation and all effected by the loss of audio during Kol Nidre shortly into the service. The technician from SDG tried to troubleshoot in real time and it turned out that the batteries failed in the microphone at the Bima which caused it. However, the cause was not identified until after the service ended. I did not check the batteries in advance nor did I even think about the potential.
I acknowledge the damage done by this incident which happened on one of our most important holidays and disrupted a lovely Kol Nidre service. However, the Chavurah remains strong and perhaps we can use this as a lesson. I ask for your forgiveness and continued support for the Chavurah. We are proud to be a Synagogue without Walls in Hampton Roads and will serve our Jewish community in Hampton Roads.
We constantly use technology and, despite this set back, we will learn from mistakes and use it to help our Chavurah. Overall, I think that tools such as Facebook, our Web site and live streaming make an overall positive contribution especially in light of the Delta variant.
If you have any questions, please call (481-4721) or contact me.
Sincerely,
William E Feldman
President, Tidewater Chavurah
Tidewater Chavurah is an independent synagogue without walls involved in Jewish fellowship. The group is led by ordained Rabbi Ellen Jaffe. Formed in 1996,Tidewater Chavurah has been an alternative to the formality of religious institutions since its inception. We pride ourselves on being a progressive, welcoming family. The Hebrew term chavurah means “fellowship” and generally denotes a group of like-minded people who interact within a Jewish context.
Our Mission is to provide a place of Jewish worship, to encourage Jewish education, to initiate Jewish family activities, and to cultivate a love and understanding of the Jewish heritage.
We value a friendly, warm, supportive, and egalitarian community which welcomes all who wish to practice the Jewish traditions; the Torah and our Jewish heritage; G'milut Chasidim (Acts of Loving Kindness) and Tzedakah (Charity) for those who are in need; our children and families in a flexible and tolerant environment; and growth and renewal. We are open to the diversity of traditions throughout our Jewish communities.
We are . . .
a smaller group of folks than your average synagogue with a warm, welcoming, and family-friendly atmosphere.
willing to meet you where you are at in your journey with Judaism and help you establish your Jewish identity.
served by a wonderful female Reconstructionist Rabbi with progressive views who continuously proves to be outgoing and
willing to provide a variety of services and programming for anyone interested in Judaism.
an independent congregation that prays in the Reform tradition.
a recognized part of the larger Jewish community without the large expense or confines of the traditional synagogue.
a safe space for intercultural families, the LGBTQIA community, and spiritual seekers from all backgrounds; anyone interested in Judaism is welcomed into our family with open arms.
constantly growing and planning ahead for growth.
Shabbat Services/Gatherings. Held on the 2nd & 4th Fridays of the month. Please see "Chavurah News" for details. To receive the link to join the zoom services, email Rabbi Ellen at rabbicantorejg@gmail.com.
High Holiday 2021 details are also on Chavurah News page.
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