It will be followed by an Oneg Shabbat sponsored by Bob and Karen Asher Cohen.

Saturday, May 19:  Aufruf for Ashley Cohen and Daniel Cavallo!  Shabbat morning services will begin at 9:30 a.m., and will be followed by a special Kiddush lunch sponsored by Fran and Charles Cavallo, in honor of the aufruf of their son Daniel Cavallo and Ashley Cohen.

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Next in the Tallahassee Film Society’s Jewish Film Series: “The Human Resources Manager,” winner of 5 Israeli Academy Awards.  The HR manager of Jerusalem’s largest bakery is in trouble. He is separated from his wife, distanced from his daughter, and stuck in a job he hates. When one of his employees is killed, the bakery is accused of indifference, and the HR manager is sent to the victim’s hometown in Romania to make amends. Far from home, on a mission to honor a woman he didn’t even know but has somehow grown to admire, the HR manager rediscovers his own humanity and his ability to truly care for human resources.

The film will be shown at All Saints Cinema located at 918 Railroad Avenue as follows: Friday, May 18 – 6 PM, Saturday, May 19 – 5 PM, Sunday, May 20 – 4 PM and 6 PM (sponsored by the Tallahassee Jewish Federation).

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Semi-Annual Congregational Meeting on Sunday, May 20 at 7:00 p.m. (board meeting at 6:30 p.m.).  On the agenda: election of three at-large board members.  Refreshments will be served.

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 Please mark the date:Saturday, May 26 at 7:00 p.m.
Our annual Evening of Jewish Learning will take place for all to enjoy.  Any topic is fair game as long as you can complete the title, “The Jewish Tradition and ______________________.” I realize that it is Memorial Day weekend and many will be out of town, but those are the vicissitudes of the Hebrew calender.  Please feel free to come to present, listen, or just socialize.  As an added incentive, Jan Zimmerman will prepare blintzes and other tempting provender.  It is truly pleasant for us to sit around the table and talk about topics that interest us and impart that interest to others.

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Shavuot services will be on the second day of Shavuot, Monday, May 28th at 9:30 a.m. The Yizkor service will also be included. Congregants who will be in town for the Memorial Day weekend are urged to attend so that we can count on a minyan.

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The Tallahassee Jewish Federation Next Generation Initiative is pleased to announce that it will be sponsoring one or more participants in the upcoming OTZMA 2012/2013 leadership and service program in Israel. The scholarship is offered to young adults between the ages of 20 -30 (college graduates) who wish to live and volunteer in Israel for either 5 or 10 months.

OTZMA was created in 1985 and is coordinated by the Jewish Federations of North America. Over the past 26 years, OTZMA has developed into an engaging and immersive service learning and leadership development experience for over 1,400 participants.

We encourage those interested to visit the OTZMA website at www.otzma.org to learn more about this exciting program. Individuals can apply online. Applications must be received by May 31, 2012.

For more information, please contact Jay Kesten at jaykesten@yahoo.com or the Tallahassee Jewish Federation.

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Friday, June 1: Rabbi Aderet Drucker returns, with her husband Brett, to Shomrei Torah for her farewell visit (as a Gladstein Fellow).  Friday evening pot-luck dinner at the home of Fran and Tomi Gomory before Erev Shabbat services.  Shabbat morning services followed by special Kiddush luncheon and Torah study session.  Saturday evening reception.  Sunday morning adult education class.  Be on the lookout for further details!

Saturday, May 12:  Bat Mitzvah of Mara Bernstein!  Shabbat morning services will begin at 9:30 a.m., and will be followed by a special Bat Mitzvah Kiddush lunch sponsored by Mara’s parents, Avron Bernstein and Karen Rubin.  Please join us in this wonderful celebration!

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Vision and Mission Statement Committee is meeting on Monday, May 14th at 7pm at the David Abrams Law Office, 2236 Capital Circle N.E. Suite 106, Tallahassee, Florida 32308. The committee is working to draft a vision and mission statement for Congregation Shomrei Torah which will be presented to the general membership for approval. Members who are interested in working on this committee should attend this meeting and contact me by email at david@dhabramslaw.com.

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Next in the Tallahassee Film Society’s Jewish Film Series: “The Human Resources Manager,” winner of 5 Israeli Academy Awards.  The HR manager of Jerusalem’s largest bakery is in trouble. He is separated from his wife, distanced from his daughter, and stuck in a job he hates. When one of his employees is killed, the bakery is accused of indifference, and the HR manager is sent to the victim’s hometown in Romania to make amends. Far from home, on a mission to honor a woman he didn’t even know but has somehow grown to admire, the HR manager rediscovers his own humanity and his ability to truly care for human resources.
The film will be shown at All Saints Cinema located at 918 Railroad Avenue as follows: Friday, May 18 – 6 PM, Saturday, May 19 – 5 PM, Sunday, May 20 – 4 PM and 6 PM (sponsored by the Tallahassee Jewish Federation).

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Semi-Annual Congregational Meeting on Sunday, May 20 at 7:00 p.m. (board meeting at 6:30 p.m.).  On the agenda: election of three at-large board members.  Refreshments will be served.

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The Tallahassee Jewish Federation Next Generation Initiative is pleased to announce that it will be sponsoring one or more participants in the upcoming OTZMA 2012/2013 leadership and service program in Israel. The scholarship is offered to young adults between the ages of 20 -30 (college graduates) who wish to live and volunteer in Israel for either 5 or 10 months.
OTZMA was created in 1985 and is coordinated by the Jewish Federations of North America. Over the past 26 years, OTZMA has developed into an engaging and immersive service learning and leadership development experience for over 1,400 participants.
We encourage those interested to visit the OTZMA website at www.otzma.orgto learn more about this exciting program. Individuals can apply online. Applications must be received by May 31, 2012.
For more information, please contact Jay Kesten at jaykesten@yahoo.comor the Tallahassee Jewish Federation.

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Friday, June 1: Rabbi Aderet Drucker returns, with her husband Brett, to Shomrei Torah for her farewell visit (as a Gladstein Fellow).  Friday evening pot-luck dinner at the home of Fran and Tomi Gomory before Erev Shabbat services.  Shabbat morning services followed by special Kiddush luncheon and Torah study session.  Saturday evening reception.  Sunday morning adult education class.  Be on the lookout for further details!

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End-of-School-Year Gala

Please join us for the festivities celebrating the end of the Shomrei Torah school year on Sunday, May 13.  The water slide should be up and running by about 10:00 a.m. and the hot-dog cookers will begin their work for a nutritious nitrate/fat/sodium lunch for all to savor.. Vegetarian hockey pucks will be available for those who wish to partake.  Condiments, chips, drinks, and sand for added roughage will complete the meal. Come on out to help or schmooze.

  Please mark the date:Saturday, May 26 at 7:00 p.m.

Our annual Evening of Jewish Learning will take place for all to enjoy.  Any topic is fair game as long as you can complete the title, “The Jewish Tradition and ______________________.   I realize that it is Memorial Day weekend and many will be out of town, but those are the vicissitudes of the Hebrew calender.  Please feel free to come to present, listen, or just socialize.  As an added incentive, Jan Zimmerman will prepare blintzes and other tempting provender.  It is truly pleasant for us to sit around the table and talk about topics that interest us and impart that interest to others.

Friday, May 4: Erev Shabbat services, led by Irwin Kantrowitz and Mara Bernstein, will begin at 8:00 p.m., and will be followed by an Oneg Shabbat sponsored by Sandler and Barbara Dickson.

Saturday, May 5:  Shabbat morning services will begin at 9:30 a.m., and will be followed by a Kiddush lunch sponsored by Carol Chenoweth and Ray Chambers.

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Office Hours for the next two weeks: Rachel will be out of town this upcoming Thursday, May 3, 2012 till Wednesday, May 9, 2012. You can e-mail her at administrator@shomreitorahonline.org or call her at 516-314-0133 for immediate assistance.  The offices hours for the next two weeks will be as follows:

April 30 – May 5:

Monday: 8-2 p.m

Wednesday: 8-2 p.m

Friday: Closed

May 6-May 12:

Monday: Closed

Wednesday: Closed

Thursday: 8-2 p.m

Friday: 8-2 p.m

May 11-12: Join in the celebration of the Bat Mitzvah of Mara Bernstein!

May 13^th: Will be our annual end of the year picnic for Sunday School! The whole congregation is invited.  More details to follow.

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Next in the Tallahassee Film Society’s Jewish Film Series: “The Human Resources Manager,” winner of 5 Israeli Academy Awards.  The HR manager of Jerusalem’s largest bakery is in trouble. He is separated from his wife, distanced from his daughter, and stuck in a job he hates. When one of his employees is killed, the bakery is accused of indifference, and the HR manager is sent to the victim’s hometown in Romania to make amends. Far from home, on a mission to honor a woman he didn’t even know but has somehow grown to admire, the HR manager rediscovers his own humanity and his ability to truly care for human resources.

The film will be shown at All Saints Cinema located at 918 Railroad Avenue as follows: Friday, May 18 – 6 PM, Saturday, May 19 – 5 PM, Sunday, May 20 – 4 PM and 6 PM (sponsored by the Tallahassee Jewish Federation).

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Semi-Annual Congregational Meeting on Sunday, May 20 at 7:00 p.m. (board meeting at 6:30 p.m.).  On the agenda: election of three at-large board members.  Refreshments will be served.

*   *   *   *   *

The Tallahassee Jewish Federation Next Generation Initiative is pleased to announce that it will be sponsoring one or more participants in the upcoming OTZMA 2012/2013 leadership and service program in Israel. The scholarship is offered to young adults between the ages of 20 -30 (college graduates) who wish to live and volunteer in Israel for either 5 or 10 months.

OTZMA was created in 1985 and is coordinated by the Jewish Federations of North America. Over the past 26 years, OTZMA has developed into an engaging and immersive service learning and leadership development experience for over 1,400 participants.

We encourage those interested to visit the OTZMA website at www.otzma.org to learn more about this exciting program. Individuals can apply online. Applications must be received by May 31, 2012.

For more information, please contact Jay Kesten at jaykesten@yahoo.com or the Tallahassee Jewish Federation.

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Friday, June 1: Rabbi Aderet Drucker returns, with her husband Brett, to Shomrei Torah for her farewell visit (as a Gladstein Fellow).  Friday evening pot-luck dinner at the home of Fran and Tomi Gomory before Erev Shabbat services.  Shabbat morning services followed by special Kiddush luncheon and Torah study session.  Saturday evening reception at the home of Paula Saunders and Roy Forman.  Sunday morning adult education class.  Be on the lookout for further details!

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Friday, April 27: Erev Shabbat services, led by Irwin Kantrowitz and Mara Bernstein, will begin at 8:00 p.m., and will be followed by an Oneg Shabbat sponsored by Barbara and Jon Lyons, in honor of Jon’s birthday.

Saturday, April 28:  Shabbat morning services, featuring a D’var Torah by Susan Bodell, will begin at 9:30 a.m., and will be followed by a Kiddush lunch sponsored by Carol Chenoweth and Ray Chambers.

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Next in the Tallahassee Film Society’s Jewish Film Series: “The Human Resources Manager,” winner of 5 Israeli Academy Awards.  The HR manager of Jerusalem’s largest bakery is in trouble. He is separated from his wife, distanced from his daughter, and stuck in a job he hates. When one of his employees is killed, the bakery is accused of indifference, and the HR manager is sent to the victim’s hometown in Romania to make amends. Far from home, on a mission to honor a woman he didn’t even know but has somehow grown to admire, the HR manager rediscovers his own humanity and his ability to truly care for human resources.

The film will be shown at All Saints Cinema located at 918 Railroad Avenue as follows: Friday, May 18 – 6 PM, Saturday, May 19 – 5 PM, Sunday, May 20 – 4 PM and 6 PM (sponsored by the Tallahassee Jewish Federation).

*     *     *     *     *

The Tallahassee Jewish Federation Next Generation Initiative is pleased to announce that it will be sponsoring one or more participants in the upcoming OTZMA 2012/2013 leadership and service program in Israel. The scholarship is offered to young adults between the ages of 20 -30 (college graduates) who wish to live and volunteer in Israel for either 5 or 10 months.

OTZMA was created in 1985 and is coordinated by the Jewish Federations of North America. Over the past 26 years, OTZMA has developed into an engaging and immersive service learning and leadership development experience for over 1,400 participants.

We encourage those interested to visit the OTZMA website at www.otzma.org to learn more about this exciting program. Individuals can apply online. Applications must be received by May 31, 2012.

For more information, please contact Jay Kesten at jaykesten@yahoo.com or the Tallahassee Jewish Federation.

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Thursday, April 19: At 7:00 p.m. the community Yom Hashoah service and program will take place at Shomrei Torah. Rabbi Drucker will provide the opening remarks.  Following the service, Mr. Tyler Turkle will present: “What I Learned from Holocaust Survivors – Reflections from a Survivor Interviewer.”

Friday, April 20: Erev Shabbat services, led by Rabbi Drucker, will begin at 8:00 p.m., and will be followed by an Oneg Shabbat sponsored by Sandler and Barbara Dickson.

Applications for 2012 summer day camp scholarships from Tallahassee Jewish Federation must be postmarked Friday, April 20!  Contact Sam Kimelman for information.

Saturday, April 21:  Shabbat morning services, led by Rabbi Drucker, will begin at 9:30 a.m., and will be followed by a Kiddush lunch sponsored by Dan Markel and Wendi Adelson, in honor of Wendi’s birthday. Rabbi Drucker will lead a Torah study discussion after lunch.

Sunday, April 22:  Rabbi Drucker will meet with the Sunday School classes from 9:30-10:00.  The Listening Campaign group will meet from 10:00-10:30.  The Adult Education class will meet from 10:30-11:30.

Then, from noon until 2:00 p.m., the Shomrei Torah Israel Committee, together with Temple Israel’s Israel Committee and Tallahassee Jewish Federation, presents this year’s Israel Independence Day Party, at Temple Israel.  There will be Israeli food, games, music, door prizes, face painting, cupcake decorating – fun for everyone!

The beginner Hebrew Reading Crash course will be offered again starting on Wednesday, April 25, at 7:30 p.m. for five successive Wednesdays. Please call or e-mail Andrea Caufield (329-6394, davidcaufield50@yahoo.com) to sign up for the course. If you are not in the current Shomrei Torah directory, Andrea will need your address and phone number as well, so that she can order books in time. There is no fee for the course and anyone who has taken the course is welcome to retake it. Please bring along your books from last year and Siddur Eit Ratzon, if you have one.

Next in the Tallahassee Film Society’s Jewish Film Series: “The Human Resources Manager,” winner of 5 Israeli Academy Awards.  The HR manager of Jerusalem’s largest bakery is in trouble. He is separated from his wife, distanced from his daughter, and stuck in a job he hates. When one of his employees is killed, the bakery is accused of indifference, and the HR manager is sent to the victim’s hometown in Romania to make amends. Far from home, on a mission to honor a woman he didn’t even know but has somehow grown to admire, the HR manager rediscovers his own humanity and his ability to truly care for human resources.

The film will be shown at All Saints Cinema located at 918 Railroad Avenue as follows: Friday, May 18 – 6 PM, Saturday, May 19 – 5 PM, Sunday, May 20 – 4 PM and 6 PM (sponsored by the Tallahassee Jewish Federation).