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Jewish Press of Tampa http://www.jewishpresstampa.com/ en-us Rodeph Sholom to turn back clock to disco era http://www.jewishpresstampa.com/news/2012-01-27/Congregations/Rodeph_Sholom_to_turn_back_clock_to_disco_era.html <p>Congregation Rodeph Sholom invites the public to celebrate the sights and sounds of the ’70s at its Saturday Night Fever event on Saturday, Feb. 25 at 7:30 p.m..</p> <p>It will be an evening of dinner, dancing and a chance to bid on auction items.</p><p><a href="http://www.jewishpresstampa.com/news/2012-01-27/Congregations/Rodeph_Sholom_to_turn_back_clock_to_disco_era.html" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.jewishpresstampa.com/news/2012-01-27/Congregations/Rodeph_Sholom_to_turn_back_clock_to_disco_era.html#comments 2012-01-27 Congregations Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:15:38 +0000 10108 at Cong. Or Ahavah http://www.jewishpresstampa.com/news/2012-01-27/Congregations/Cong_Or_Ahavah.html <p>Tu B’Shevat: Celebrate Tu B’Shevat at the Or Ahavah mystical seder on Saturday, Feb. 11 at 7:30 p.m. Discover the meaning of this seder through various fruits, nuts and wines associated with the holiday. This seder is both fun and illuminating. This event is free for members; $18 for guests. This gathering is the annual fundraiser for an organization other than Or Ahavah.</p><p><a href="http://www.jewishpresstampa.com/news/2012-01-27/Congregations/Cong_Or_Ahavah.html" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.jewishpresstampa.com/news/2012-01-27/Congregations/Cong_Or_Ahavah.html#comments 2012-01-27 Congregations Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:15:41 +0000 10112 at Cong. Kol Ami http://www.jewishpresstampa.com/news/2012-01-27/Congregations/Cong_Kol_Ami.html <p>YAD visit: On Friday, Feb. 3 at 6:30 p.m. the Young Adult Division (YAD) of the Tampa Jewish Federation will come to Congregation Kol Ami for its family Shabbat service that will feature singing, and musical instruments. The service is geared toward families, but young adults of all ages are welcome. An oneg sponsored by the fellowship and membership committees will follow services.</p><p><a href="http://www.jewishpresstampa.com/news/2012-01-27/Congregations/Cong_Kol_Ami.html" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.jewishpresstampa.com/news/2012-01-27/Congregations/Cong_Kol_Ami.html#comments 2012-01-27 Congregations Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:15:41 +0000 10113 at Cong. Rodeph Sholom http://www.jewishpresstampa.com/news/2012-01-27/Congregations/Cong_Rodeph_Sholom.html <p>Jammies and Jeans Shabbat: The next Jammies and Jeans Shabbat service is set for Friday, Feb. 3. from 5:30 to 6 p.m. in the chapel. Kids wear pajamas and parents may wear jeans to this service. Afterward, a pizza and salad dinner will be served. Cost for the program and dinner, scheduled the first Friday of each month through June, is $12 per family.</p><p><a href="http://www.jewishpresstampa.com/news/2012-01-27/Congregations/Cong_Rodeph_Sholom.html" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.jewishpresstampa.com/news/2012-01-27/Congregations/Cong_Rodeph_Sholom.html#comments 2012-01-27 Congregations Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:15:41 +0000 10114 at Cong. Schaarai Zedek http://www.jewishpresstampa.com/news/2012-01-27/Congregations/Cong_Schaarai_Zedek.html <p>Women’s group national leader to appear:<span style="font-weight: bold"> Lynn Magid-Lazar,</span> president of Women of Reform Judaism (WRJ), will be the special guest during Sisterhood Shabbat weekend Feb. 10 and 11.</p><p><a href="http://www.jewishpresstampa.com/news/2012-01-27/Congregations/Cong_Schaarai_Zedek.html" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.jewishpresstampa.com/news/2012-01-27/Congregations/Cong_Schaarai_Zedek.html#comments 2012-01-27 Congregations Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:15:41 +0000 10115 at Cong Beth Am http://www.jewishpresstampa.com/news/2012-01-27/Congregations/Cong_Beth_Am.html <p>Special Shabbat: On Friday, Feb. 3, from 7:30 to 8 p.m.</p><p><a href="http://www.jewishpresstampa.com/news/2012-01-27/Congregations/Cong_Beth_Am.html" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.jewishpresstampa.com/news/2012-01-27/Congregations/Cong_Beth_Am.html#comments 2012-01-27 Congregations Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:15:41 +0000 10116 at Cong. Beth Shalom Brandon http://www.jewishpresstampa.com/news/2012-01-27/Congregations/Cong_Beth_Shalom_Brandon.html <p>Daytimers meet: The Daytimers group meets in the Brandon area the third Thursday of the month at 12:30 p.m. for social interaction and educational presentations. Call<span style="font-weight: bold"> Shelia Slavkin</span> at (813) 383-7494 for information on the next meeting. </p> http://www.jewishpresstampa.com/news/2012-01-27/Congregations/Cong_Beth_Shalom_Brandon.html#comments 2012-01-27 Congregations Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:15:41 +0000 10117 at Chabad of Brandon http://www.jewishpresstampa.com/news/2012-01-27/Congregations/Chabad_of_Brandon.html <p>Election topics: As the presidential campaigns heat up,<span style="font-weight: bold"> Rabbi Mendel Rubashkin</span> will teach a two-part series of classes that apply the Talmud’s wisdom to today’s political issues. The classes will explore how the Talmud’s values and insights can help people navigate today’s political hot-button issues.</p><p><a href="http://www.jewishpresstampa.com/news/2012-01-27/Congregations/Chabad_of_Brandon.html" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.jewishpresstampa.com/news/2012-01-27/Congregations/Chabad_of_Brandon.html#comments 2012-01-27 Congregations Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:15:41 +0000 10118 at Bais David Chabad http://www.jewishpresstampa.com/news/2012-01-27/Congregations/Bais_David_Chabad.html <p>Parsha and pizza: A Torah study class, including pizza, is held every Wednesday at 6 p.m., followed by Minchah/ Maariv services at 7:30 p.m. at the shul, 2001 W. Swann Ave. For more information, call (813) 504-4432.</p> <p>Deli and video: Enjoy a meal on Sundays at 1 p.m. and watch a video presentation on Israel’s founding. For more information, call Rabbi Rivkin at (813) 966- 8770. </p> http://www.jewishpresstampa.com/news/2012-01-27/Congregations/Bais_David_Chabad.html#comments 2012-01-27 Congregations Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:15:41 +0000 10119 at Cong. Beth Israel Sun City Center http://www.jewishpresstampa.com/news/2012-01-27/Congregations/Cong_Beth_Israel_Sun_City_Center.html <p>Silver celebration: Congregation Beth Israel is planning its 25th Anniversary Gala for Saturday, Feb. 4 to honor founding members and past presidents. The event will begin with a cocktail reception with cash bar at 6 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m. at the Renaissance Country Club, 2121 S. Pebble Beach Blvd. in Sun City Center. There will be a DJ, dancing and a special program.</p><p><a href="http://www.jewishpresstampa.com/news/2012-01-27/Congregations/Cong_Beth_Israel_Sun_City_Center.html" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.jewishpresstampa.com/news/2012-01-27/Congregations/Cong_Beth_Israel_Sun_City_Center.html#comments 2012-01-27 Congregations Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:15:41 +0000 10120 at Cong. Bais Menacham Chabad http://www.jewishpresstampa.com/news/2012-01-27/Congregations/Cong_Bais_Menacham_Chabad.html <p>Talmud study:<span style="font-weight: bold"> Rabbi Levi Rivkin</span> leads a Talmud study on Saturdays at 5:30 p.m. For more information, call (813) 504-4432. </p> http://www.jewishpresstampa.com/news/2012-01-27/Congregations/Cong_Bais_Menacham_Chabad.html#comments 2012-01-27 Congregations Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:15:41 +0000 10121 at Chabad of Wiregrass Wesley Chapel http://www.jewishpresstampa.com/news/2012-01-27/Congregations/Chabad_of_Wiregrass_Wesley_Chapel.html <p>First Fridays: Start the first Friday of each month with a Shabbat service at 7 p.m., followed by a kiddush buffet at Chabad Jewish Centre at Wiregrass, 2124 Ashley Oaks Circle, Wesley Chapel. For more information, call (813) 642- 3244.</p><p><a href="http://www.jewishpresstampa.com/news/2012-01-27/Congregations/Chabad_of_Wiregrass_Wesley_Chapel.html" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.jewishpresstampa.com/news/2012-01-27/Congregations/Chabad_of_Wiregrass_Wesley_Chapel.html#comments 2012-01-27 Congregations Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:15:41 +0000 10122 at Chabad of Tampa Bay http://www.jewishpresstampa.com/news/2012-01-27/Congregations/Chabad_of_Tampa_Bay.html <p>Friday Night Live: The public is invited to a community Shabbat service on Friday, Feb. 10 at 6:30 p.m. followed by a dinner with songs and discussions. The cost is $40 per family or $180 for a sponsorship. For more information, call (813) 963-2317. </p> http://www.jewishpresstampa.com/news/2012-01-27/Congregations/Chabad_of_Tampa_Bay.html#comments 2012-01-27 Congregations Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:15:41 +0000 10123 at First egalitarian minyan held in Knesset synagogue http://www.jewishpresstampa.com/news/2012-01-27/Congregations/First_egalitarian_minyan_held_in_Knesset_synagogue.html <img src="http://www.jewishpresstampa.com/sites/www.jewishpresstampa.com/files/images/2012-01-27/39p1.thumbnail.jpg" alt="39p1.jpg" title="39p1.jpg" class="image image-thumbnail " width="150" height="90" /><div class="field field-type-text field-field-oht-author"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> JTA and STAFF </div> </div> </div> <p>For the first time, an egalitarian, Conservative minyan was held in the Knesset synagogue, which traditionally only holds Orthodox worship services.</p> <p>A group of 21 Conservative male and female rabbis and lay leaders from North America davened the afternoon service on Jan. 24 following a meeting with Israeli lawmakers.</p><p><a href="http://www.jewishpresstampa.com/news/2012-01-27/Congregations/First_egalitarian_minyan_held_in_Knesset_synagogue.html" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.jewishpresstampa.com/news/2012-01-27/Congregations/First_egalitarian_minyan_held_in_Knesset_synagogue.html#comments 2012-01-27 Congregations Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:15:45 +0000 10134 at