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May their memory be a blessing and a lesson for how we can live our lives. Stanley Bell Morris Davidson Jay Drotman Robin (Bob) Easton Joseph Feist* Babette Fleischmann* William Fried* Ethel Gaft Stanley Geffon* Edward Gilberg Rose Glasser Mollie Green* Marion R. Haber Milton Hoffman* Jerry Horwitz Rhoda Kahn Benjamin Katon Jule Kleinmetz Shirley Konigsberg Rachel Layton*
Abraham Lesnick* Amelia Lowy* Phillip Lublin* Alice Lunsk Rachael Mogolevsky* Adele Belofsky Pinsker* Simon Priceman* Morris Root Fannie Rosenbluth Nancy Rovin Gladys Sauber Lilie Schuman* Anita Sher* Lewis Sher* Marcia Skalka Bernice Susskind* S. Herbert Unterberger Isidore White* Marty Winston Bernard Wolfson
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*Denotes plaque in Memorial Alcove
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Parashat Haazinu Deuteronomy 32:1-52 Rabbi Amy L. Morrison, Joyce Liu, & the Cantor Pamela Siskin z”l Memorial Choir #tbestpete
September 18, 2026
A Special Message from
Rabbi Amy L. Morrison
Announcements Sat., Sept. 19
This Shabbat is called Shabbat Shuvah, Shuvah, the Sabbath of Return. It falls between Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur, Kippur, during the ten days traditionally known as the Ten Days of Repentance. The word shuvah comes from the Hebrew root meaning “to return.” We are invited not simply to feel regret, but to turn ourselves toward the people we want to become and toward the relationships, communities, and values that matter most.
10am - Minyan “University” The Mitzvah of Forgiveness w/Joyce Liu
Parshat Haazinu offers a fitting companion for this moment. Moses speaks to the Israelites at the threshold of a new chapter, reminding them of their story, their responsibilities, and their relationship with God. His words ask them them to remember where they have been so they can choose how they will move forward. Shabbat Shuvah asks something similar of us.
9am - Yom Kippur “Mini Minyan” Service 10am - Yom Kippur Morning Services 1pm - Yom Kippur Social Justice Forum 2:15pm - Personal Prayer & Meditation 3:30pm - Yom Kippur Afternoon Services (Inclusive of Yizkor, N’ilah, & Havdalah); Break-the-Fast to follow Yom Kippur afternoon services (MUST Register!)
The space between Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur is itself a gift. We are not yet at the end of the journey. There is time to listen, to notice, to repair, and to choose differently. In a season that can sometimes feel focused on judgment, Judaism gives us this sacred pause, a chance to practice return before we arrive at Yom Kippur. Kippur. So let us make these days holy. Pause before rushing forward. Name one relationship that needs attention. Offer an apology without defending yourself. Accept an apology with generosity. Notice a habit that no longer serves you. Ask what you want to carry into the year ahead, and what you are ready to release.
Sun., Sept. 20 7pm - Kol Nidre Services
Mon., Sept. 21
Tues., Sept. 22 TBE Office CLOSED
Wed., Sept. 23 10:45am - Book Club 5pm - Sukkah Build
Shabbat Shuvah reminds us that transformation rarely happens all at once. Sometimes it begins simply by turning around and taking the next step. 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!
Torah Portion Parashat Haazinu: 32:1-52 Saturday, September 19, 2026 / 8 Tishrei 5787 Moses Moses sings sings his his last last song, song, aa love love poem poem to to God God and and aa chastisement chastisement of of the the people, people, who who are are not not worthy worthy of of AAdonai. Adonai. donai. (32:1–6) (32:1–6) The ttha The poem poem recounts recounts the the blessings blessings that hatt God God has has bestowed bestowed on tthe Israelites on the he Israelites, Israelites,, the the wicked wicked deeds deeds they they have have committed, committed, and and the the punishments punishments that that God God then then inflicted inflicted upon upon them. them. (32:7–43) (32:7–43) G God God od tells tells Moses Moses to to begin begin his his ascent ascent of of Mount Mount Nebo, Nebo, from from where where he he will will see see the the Land Land of of Israel Israel from from aa distance distance but but will will not not be be allowed allowed to to enter enter it. it. (32:45–52) (32:45–52)