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Janet Arky
Theresa Baum
Donald Burnett*
Stanley Michael Caplan
Adele Cohen*
Samuel Cohen*
Felix Dreifuss
Elizabeth Edmonds
Robert Efron
Jeffrey Kramer
Sabilia Lieberman*
Morris Lipinsky, Jr.*
David Loebenberg
Gilda Mechem
William Minor
Irwin Minzer
Julia Mizrahi
Sheldon Moss
Lois Elfenbein Gosa
Herman Gram
Riki Ruth Greenbaum
Samuel Greene*
Paul Gross
Samuel Holder*
Mina Jenkins*
Marla Kauffman We
Stanley Nash
Arnold Orlick
Lee Pardoll*
Regina Siegel
Helen Hanson Waite
Clifton Weil*
Maxine Wells
*Denotes plaque in Memorial Alcove
Amy L. Morrison - Rabbi 727-347-6136 - RabbiMorrison@TempleBeth-El.com
Tara O’Donnell - Director of Finance & Operations 727-347-6136 - Tara@TempleBeth-El.com
Jennifer Hannon - Director of Early Childhood Center 727-350-5885 - JennHannon@TempleBeth-El.com
Alexis Kelly - Raymund Family Religious School Principal 727-347-6136 - RaymundRS@TempleBeth-El.com
Tracy Nash - Bookkeeper 727-347-6136 - Bookkeeper@TempleBeth-El.com
Tovah Feld - Communications & Engagement Coordinator 727-347-6136 - Tovah@TempleBeth-El.com
Jay Miller - Temple President 727-347-6136 - President@TempleBeth-El.com
Rabbi Amy L. Morrison
Rabbi Amy L. Morrison
Rabbi Amy L. Morrison
This week, as we begin the Book of This week, as we begin the Book of This week, as we begin the Book of B’midbar B’midbar B’midbar, we encounter a powerful , we encounter a powerful , we encounter a powerful moment of communal organization and renewal. The Israelites stand moment of communal organization and renewal. The Israelites stand moment of communal organization and renewal. The Israelites stand at the threshold of a new chapter in their journey, taking stock of who at the threshold of a new chapter in their journey, taking stock of who at the threshold of a new chapter in their journey, taking stock of who they are, recognizing the unique role each person plays, and they are, recognizing the unique role each person plays, and they are, recognizing the unique role each person plays, and preparing together for the road ahead. preparing together for the road ahead. preparing together for the road ahead. B’midbar B’midbar B’midbar reminds us that reminds us that reminds us that sacred community is not built by a single leader alone, but through the sacred community is not built by a single leader alone, but through the sacred community is not built by a single leader alone, but through the commitment, participation, and shared responsibility of the entire commitment, participation, and shared responsibility of the entire commitment, participation, and shared responsibility of the entire congregation. congregation. congregation.
Saturday, May 16
10am - “Mini Minyan” Shabbat Services
Sunday, May 17
10am - Adult Hebrew Class Offsite
Thursday, May 21
Parashat B’midbar: 1:1-4:20 Parashat B’midbar: 1:1-4:20 Parashat B’midbar: 1:1-4:20
Just a few days ago, at our Temple Beth-El Annual Meeting, we
Just a few days ago, at our Temple Beth-El Annual Meeting, we
Just a few days ago, at our Temple Beth-El Annual Meeting, we experienced our own moment of reflection and renewal. Together, we experienced our own moment of reflection and renewal. Together, we experienced our own moment of reflection and renewal. Together, we celebrated the many meaningful programs, sacred moments, and acts celebrated the many meaningful programs, sacred moments, and acts celebrated the many meaningful programs, sacred moments, and acts of connection that shaped this past year. We honored the dedicated of connection that shaped this past year. We honored the dedicated of connection that shaped this past year. We honored the dedicated leaders who have guided our congregation with wisdom and care, leaders who have guided our congregation with wisdom and care, leaders who have guided our congregation with wisdom and care, passed a new budget that reflects our shared values and priorities, passed a new budget that reflects our shared values and priorities, passed a new budget that reflects our shared values and priorities, and elected a new Board of Trustees to help lead us into the future. and elected a new Board of Trustees to help lead us into the future. and elected a new Board of Trustees to help lead us into the future. We also offered heartfelt gratitude to our outgoing president, Mike We also offered heartfelt gratitude to our outgoing president, Mike
We also offered heartfelt gratitude to our outgoing president, Mike Shapiro, whose many years of devotion and service have strengthened Shapiro, whose many years of devotion and service have strengthened Shapiro, whose many years of devotion and service have strengthened this congregation in countless ways. this congregation in countless ways. this congregation in countless ways.
Now, like the Israelites in Now, like the Israelites in Now, like the Israelites in B’midbar B’midbar B’midbar, we prepare to move forward , we prepare to move forward , we prepare to move forward together into a new year filled with possibilities. Each of us has gifts together into a new year filled with possibilities. Each of us has gifts together into a new year filled with possibilities. Each of us has gifts to offer — our time, our talents, our passions, and our desire for to offer — our time, our talents, our passions, and our desire for to offer — our time, our talents, our passions, and our desire for connection. I encourage every member of our community to seek out connection. I encourage every member of our community to seek out connection. I encourage every member of our community to seek out meaningful ways to get involved in all that Temple Beth-El has to meaningful ways to get involved in all that Temple Beth-El has to meaningful ways to get involved in all that Temple Beth-El has to offer. Our congregation grows stronger, more vibrant, and more offer. Our congregation grows stronger, more vibrant, and more offer. Our congregation grows stronger, more vibrant, and more sacred when each of us helps carry the journey forward together. sacred when each of us helps carry the journey forward together. sacred when each of us helps carry the journey forward together.
7pm - Choir Rehearsal
Friday, May 22
10am - Shavuot Yizkor Service & followed by Blintzes made by Nicole Bramesco
5:30pm - Early Oneg
6pm - Friday Night LIVE! Erev Shabbat Service
7:15pm - Shabbat Experience Dinner
If you are new to Temple Beth-El, welcome! OPEN COMMUNITY CREATES ENGAGING & DIVERSE JEWISH PATHWAYS
Located in St. Petersburg on Florida's beautiful west coast, Temple Beth-El is a Reform Jewish congregation that has served this area since 1928 and is focused on strengthening relationships and making connections. We are a welcoming Reform community for Jewish and interfaith households to experience an uplifting and joyful sense of belonging as we seek to connect our members with each other and the greater community and world around us.
Enjoy and have a Shabbat Shalom!
Saturday, May 16, 2026 / 29 Iyar
Saturday, May 16, 2026 / 29 Iyar 5786 5786 5786
Saturday, May 16, 2026 / 29 Iyar
God commands Moses to take a census of all the Israelite males over God commands Moses to take a census of all the Israelite males over God commands Moses to take a census of all the Israelite males over the age of twenty. (1:1-46) the age of twenty. (1:1-46) the age of twenty. (1:1-46)
The duties of the Levites, who are not included in the census, are The duties of the Levites, who are not included in the census, are The duties of the Levites, who are not included in the census, are detailed. (1:47-51) detailed. (1:47-51) detailed. (1:47-51)
Each Each Each tribe is tribe is tribe is assigned specific places i assigned specific places i assigned specific places i n the camp around the n the camp around the n the camp around the Tabernacle. (1:52-2:34) Tabernacle. (1:52-2:34) Tabernacle. (1:52-2:34)
The sons The sons The sons of Levi are counted and their r of Levi are counted and their r of Levi are counted and their r esponsibilities are set forth esponsibilities are set forth esponsibilities are set forth (3:1-3:39) (3:1-3:39) (3:1-3:39)
A census of A census of A census of the firstborn males is taken and a special redemption tax the firstborn males is taken and a special redemption tax the firstborn males is taken and a special redemption tax is levied on them. (3:40-51) is levied on them. (3:40-51) is levied on them. (3:40-51)
God instructs Moses God instructs Moses God instructs Moses and Aaron regarding and Aaron regarding and Aaron regarding the responsibilities of the responsibilities of the responsibilities of Aaron and h Aaron and h Aaron and hiiis sons, and the duties assigned to the Kohathites. (4:1- s sons, and the duties assigned to the Kohathites. (4:1- s sons, and the duties assigned to the Kohathites. (4:120) 20) 20)
Relax! God gave children their wiggle—there’s no need to stifle it in our sanctuary or chapel.
Sit near the front so your little ones can better see and hear what’s happening on the Bima. They lose interest staring at the backs of others’ heads.
Gently explain our rituals and join in singing or clapping when it fits. Children learn how to participate by watching you.
If you need to step out with your child, that’s okay—but please return when you can.
Remember, how we welcome children in synagogue shapes how they feel about being here, about God, and about each other. Let them know they truly belong in this house of worship, here at Temple Beth-El.
