• Happening This Shabbat

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• Shabbat Warmup
  Join us at 9:00 am in the Katz Chapel as we start the day by taking a look at a few headlines Hot Off the Jewish Press. Next week we will explore the music of Shabbat – some new, some traditional – with ShabbaTunes.
   
  Mazel Tov To
  David and Irina Bilenko on the occasion of their daughter, Rena, being called to the Torah as a bat mitzvah.

   

  Shabbat Book Club
  At 12:30 pm in the Upper Social Hall, the Shabbat Book Club will discuss chapters 6-8 of Like Dreamers by Yossi Halevi. The book follows the real-life story of a group of elite Israeli paratroopers, from retaking the old city of Jerusalem during the Six Day War through the next 40 years as they became the young country's leaders.

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• Friday Night Service Time Change

• Please be aware that starting July 7, Friday night services will begin at 6:00 pm in the Katz chapel each week. For an up-to-date schedule of services, visit us online at tiferethisrael.org.

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• Programs & Events

Torah Fund/Women of the Wall Minyan
June 25  I  10:00 am  I  Franklin Park Grove Terrace  I Martha
Pray! Nosh! Celebrate! Join in affirming the rights of women to gather and pray openly at the Kotel by showing solidarity with Israel's Women of the Wall. At the same time, celebrate the 100th year of the Women’s League for Conservative Judaism and the 75th anniversary of Torah Fund, supporting students and programs of the Jewish Theological Seminary. Benefactor pins are available for a $180 contribution and minimum gifts of $18 are gratefully accepted.

Sip and Schmooze
Ongoing Thursdays  I  8:45 am  I  Information: Joy
Our weekly gathering at the Starbucks on E. Main Street in Bexley starts back up again on June 29 when Rabbi Ungar returns from Israel. Join us to hear all about his trip.

Sparks: Hassidut and Jewish Mysticism
June 27  I  7:00 - 8:30 pm  I  RSVP to Joy
Known for their interpretive creativity and theological daring, the Hassidic masters of 18th-early 20th century Europe believed that a hidden divine spark could be found in everything. Join Rabbi Braver for an exciting new class, "Sparks: The Radical Jewish Mysticism & Spirituality of the Hassidic Masters," to wrestle with their teachings and discover how they can be relevant to your life.

Shabbat Neshama: Friday Night Service of the Spirit
July 7  I  6:00 pm  I  RSVP for dinner
Unplug and connect before Shabbat with singing, poetry, prayer, meditation, and music (with guest percussionist Yonadav Halevy) followed by a vegetarian potluck dinner at a fellow congregant's home. 

Inclusion Shabbat
July 7  I 7:30 pm  I  Katz Chapel  I  Information:  Rabbi Ungar
The Inclusion Shabbat service is a short and meaningful Kabbalat Shabbat, held each month, designed for individuals and families of individuals with special needs and is open to anyone who wishes to welcome Shabbat in a warm and meaningful fashion.

Interpretive Shabbat
July 8 I  10:15 am  I  Katz Chapel  I  Information:  Dale
Each month, Tifereth Israel offers this alternative Shabbat experience that seeks to reach individuals through ruach, prayer, and learning.

Habitat for Humanity - MidOhio Build
July 9  I  8:30 am – 4:00 pm  I  Maddy or Steve
Join your fellow Tifereth Israel members in a home building project in the Columbus community. There are a limited number of spaces left to participate. Go to volunteer.habitatmidohio.org to register.

So A Rabbi Walks Into A Bar. . .
July 12  I  6:30 pm  I  Camelot Cellars  I  Information: Joy
You've heard the joke, but this time it's for real! Join members of the Tifereth Israel community and Rabbi Alex Braver for a drink and schmoozing in a relaxed casual atmosphere. We are making the rounds of some of Columbus' most popular gathering places and this time it's Camelot Cellars (901 Oak Street, Columbus, 43205).

Rabbi vs. Rabbi
July 15  I  12:30 pm  I  Upper Social Hall
Rabbis Ungar and Braver go head to head after Kiddush, each teaching a separate Jewish source related to the weekly Torah portion and shedding light on an issue facing the Jewish community or the broader world. Then, in the tradition of paired chevruta study, the Rabbis dive into a (friendly) debate and conversation with each other - and the congregation - about what these texts actually mean.

Manna Cafe
July 19  I  3:00 to 7:00 pm  I  Information: Carol
Volunteers of all ages are needed to help provide and prepare food for 180 people from our neighborhood at the next Manna Cafe, hosted by the Broad Street United Methodist Church (501 East Broad St., Columbus, 43215). A variety of shifts are available and free parking is provided.

Community Events

Pelotonia
August 4-6  I  Maddy or Steve
The Jewish Federation of Columbus is working to expand the Jewish community's participation in Pelotonia, our city's premier bike tour in support of cancer research at the James Cancer Hospital and the Solove Research Institute of The Ohio State University. The efforts include organizing training rides and hosting a cheering section at Bevelhymer Park in New Albany. Volunteers are needed.