Week of June 26, 2022
06/24/2022 05:49:16 PM
July Birthdays
1 Judy Haran
3 Ed Brown
6 Alma Rogers
7 Steve Simon
9 Draga Stankovich
10 Seymour Waldman
10 Judy Weiner
14 Robert Levin
15 Greg Masalsky
16 Arthur Sheridan
16 Sharon Napshin
17 Maxine Arkin
17 Larry Plotkin
17 Steve Goodman
17 Mitch Perlow
18 Carole Riccardi
19 Susie Holleran
20 Irwin Jacobs
21 Harvey Feltquate
21 Eli Rapaport
21 Mara Jerard
22 David Oden
22 Butch Unger
23 Richard Vengroff
26 Diane Minsley
26 Harold Schwartz
27 Myra Silverstein
28 Celia Marion
30 Larry Liberman
30 Dan Weisenberg
31 Mary Spiegelman
31 Heather Cowan
July Anniversaries
4 Judy and Eli Rapaport
7 Debby and Arthur Brown
10 Bette and Marvin Gordon
15 Peggy and Sam Gurian
26 Elaine and Sol Seifert
Chai Lights - at the JCV
The JCV is committed to bringing people together; we are here to keep you informed and connected through a wide variety of programs. Browse our website to stay up to date on upcoming programs and services.
Our top priority is the health and well-being of the JCV community; new policies are now in effect for the use of the JCV building. Zoom and in-person Shabbat Services continue to be held at the JCV. To see last week (June 19), click HERE.
MASKS ARE NOW MANDATORY INSIDE THE JCV; see more information under In Case You Missed It.
News at a Glance
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Shabbat Worship
Events, Programs, and Classes
Looking Ahead
Beyond the JCV
JCV Community Announcements
In Case You Missed It
Support the Jewish Congregation of Venice
Administrative
JCV News Sponsors
Upcoming Services, Events, Programs, and Classes at the JCV
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and reliability of event data contained in this issue; however, all events are subject to change. Confirm event details prior to attendance. All times shown are in the Eastern Time Zone. References and links to third party sites are for informational purposes only and do not constitute endorsement of them by JCV News.
Shabbat Worship
If any changes to our regularly scheduled services are warranted, we will let you know as soon as possible. We look forward to spending Shabbat together virtually and/or in person.
“Good Scents” - Be considerate of others who may be allergic and refrain from using scented products when coming to services.
Friday
7:30pm: Shabbat Services*
*Shabbat Services will start at 5:30pm on the second Friday of each month.
In person and on Zoom.
Weekly: July 1, 8*, 15, 22, 29
Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86717410874, (867 1741 0874, Passcode: jcv).
The rabbi, cantor, and ritual committee wish to make you aware of the monthly schedule for Friday Shabbat Services.
1st Friday:
Choir and musical accompanist.
2nd Friday:
*Birthdays will be celebrated. Shabbat Services will start at 5:30pm on the second Friday of each month.
3rd Friday:
*Anniversaries will be celebrated. Musical accompanist.
4th Friday:
Haftorah and Torah reading.
*Update your member profile (birthday and/or anniversary) in ShulCloud, since this is where we get our information.
Allocating Aliyot
Currently, the Ritual Committee has adopted a method of assigning honors for Shabbat Services. Rather than a Ritual Committee member calling or emailing congregants and perhaps disrupting you, we will leave it up to JCV members to step forward to request an honor. Currently, the honors will consist of candle lighting and three Torah Aliyots. If this system works well, we can expand honors to include other English prayers and readings.
So, if you are celebrating an event or have a yahrzeit and want an honor, this is the procedure:
- Contact Susan Litwer, and the appropriate arrangements will be made.
- Any honor or reading that has not been subscribed to will be available on a first-come, first-served basis the night of the Shabbat Service. A Ritual Committee member will be present at the Membership table to hand out honors or readings and keep the appropriate records. You will be given a card that night providing any details.
Join Us At The Membership Table
Each Friday night, two folks are at the Membership Table to welcome new guests. We invite you, as a JCV Member, to pick a Friday evening in July or August. We will show you the easy process! This is a wonderful way to meet others and an easy way to volunteer.
The JCV needs you! Respond to membership@thejcv.org.
Events, Programs, and Classes
In preparation of JCV News; reasonable effort has been taken to ensure that current, correct, and clearly expressed information is presented each week. Data and information included in JCV News is compiled from a variety of sources, and is subject to change without notice to the reader, at which time inadvertent errors (accuracy, informational, and typographical) may occur. JCV News provides information “as is” and suggests the user confirm event details prior to attendance.
Monday and Thursday - recurring classes
10:30am: Indoor T'ai Chi at the JCV
Duration: 1 hour. Recurring classes on Mondays and Thursdays. If you have any questions or concerns, contact Barry Bye.
Tuesday (last Tuesday of the month)
10:00am: Cantor Marci’s Kol Isha - women’s discussion group
For more information or questions, contact Marci Vitkus at cantor@thejcv.org.
Questions we will discuss on June 28th:
What do you think happens after death?
What are your top 5 rules for life?
-Marci Vitkus
Wednesday
4:30pm: Basic Judaism with Rabbi Shull
Weekly. Contact Rabbi Shull at rabbi@thejcv.org for details.
Thursday
2:00pm: Torah Study with Rabbi Shull
Weekly. Contact Rabbi Shull at rabbi@thejcv.org for details.
Monthly - Monday
10:30am: Sisterhood Book Club
In person at the JCV.
The JCV Sisterhood Book Club meets once a month on Monday. 10:30am to noon. In person at the JCV. When the weather is nice, we meet outdoors. Often, we go out for lunch afterwards, or bring a picnic lunch. All women are welcome to attend, including friends or guests. If you have any questions, email Judy Haran or Vicki Kaufman.
Here is the future book schedule:
July 11: The Girl Behind the Gates by Brenda Davies
August 1: The Case of the Married Woman by Antonia Fraser
Sept 12: The Music of Bees by Ellen Garvin
Monthly - Third Wednesday of the month
7:00pm: Men’s Club Meeting
JCV Social Hall – optional card game follows. For more information or questions, contact Rich Rinko.
July 20, August 17, September 21, October 19, December 21
There is no meeting scheduled for November 2022.
Sunday, June 26
1:40pm: Men’s Club Rays Baseball Game at Tropicana Field.
For more information or questions, contact Steve Weiss.
Monday, June 27
10:00am: Learn to Make Rugelach
JCV Kitchen. For more information or questions, contact Judy Rapaport at waysandmeans@thejcv.org.
Wednesday, June 29
10:00am: Security Training
In person at the JCV or on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82125916827 (821 2591 6827, Passcode: jcv). JCV Members are encouraged to attend.
Looking Ahead
Monday, July 4
Noon: Fourth of July BBQ
RSVP by June 27, 2022. For more information or questions, contact Judy Rapaport at waysandmeans@thejcv.org.
Friday, July 8
5:30pm: Shabbat Dinner
Following Shabbat Services. RSVP by July1. For more information or questions, contact Mardi Skoegard.
Ongoing
Monday through Friday: Bring Bling for the JCV Flea Market
8:30am-1:00pm
Thursday, December 8
Friday, December 9
Time - TBA: JCV Flea Market
Beyond the JCV
Mitzvah Monday
The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee Havdalah was canceled due to religious reasons. This event takes its place: https://form.jotform.com/221225243276146. For questions or concerns, contact Judy Rapaport at waysandmeans@thejcv.org.
JCV Community Announcements
JCV Men’s Club Meeting Schedule
Detailed below are the future JCV Men's Club meeting dates:
Wednesday, July 20
Wednesday, August 17
Wednesday, September 21
Wednesday, October 19
There is no meeting scheduled for November 2022.
Wednesday, December 21
Meetings begin at 7:00pm in the JCV Social Hall – optional card game follows. For more information or questions, contact Rich Rinko.
This week’s JCV Website Tip:
Donate/Pay Dues
You can pay dues by mailing a check or you can pay online. To pay dues online go to the JCV website (jewishcongregationvenice.com).
- Click on the “DONATE.”
- Click on the box, “For Account Balance.”
- Fill in the form and submit.
You can make a donation by mailing a check or paying online. To make a donation online, go to the JCV donation page.
- Click on the word “DONATE.”
- A form will come up. If you have a balance due, you will see two boxes. Click on “donation.” If you do not have a balance these boxes will not appear.
- Complete the form by choosing which fund your donation should go to and the amount.
- Complete the form and submit.
If you wish to learn more about the many funds in which one can contribute, go to the JCV donation page.
- In the navigation bar, click on “DONATE.”
- In the drop down box, click on “Support the JCV.”
- Should you be inspired, you can click on any of the icons on the "Support What Matters to You” page to go directly to the DONATE page. The “DONATE” page is a secure page that enables you to contribute directly to the JCV and its funds and programs.
In Case You Missed It
JCV Policy as of June 8, 2022
During a recent Board Of Directors meeting, there was a discussion about COVID-19 and its variants’ positivity rate. The Board follows the Center for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines, which endorse the use of masks in indoor settings when the positivity rates are high. Therefore, due to the high positivity rate in Sarasota County, effective immediately, everyone attending a function indoors at the JCV is expected to properly wear a mask, covering one’s nose and mouth. When actively eating or drinking, such as during an Oneg or other special event, you may remove your mask. However, it is expected when you finish, you will once again put on your mask.
While we realize that masking and other protective measures are cumbersome, we feel this is in the best interest for the health and well-being of those attending functions within the JCV. As a Board, we will continue to monitor the COVID-19 situation and act accordingly.
You may wish to visit the CDC website at cdc.gov for further information and guidelines associated with COVID-19.
Support the Jewish Congregation of Venice
Your Support is Relied on!
Join us in making the JCV thrive, and know that we are grateful for all donations. You may use our online donation form or call our office at 941-484-2022 and we will be happy to assist you. We appreciate gifts and donations to support our congregation's mission.
Support the JCV When You Shop on Amazon!
For every purchase made through our Amazon Smile link, Amazon will donate to the Jewish Congregation of Venice. This is at no additional charge to you. Remember, always start at smile.amazon.com and Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to the JCV.
Sunshine Fund
For only $5.00, support the JCV and save yourself a trip to the card shop! We have get well, condolence, simchas, and congratulation cards. For more information or questions, contact Vicki Solomon. Then all you have to do is send a check to the JCV or pay on ShulCloud on our online donation form; check Donations>Sunshine in the “Type” drop down box.
Administrative
Rabbi's Day Off and Office Hours
Rabbi Shull’s day off will be Tuesdays. Anyone interested in meeting Rabbi Shull in his office at the JCV, precluding any emergencies, is encouraged to give him a call and make an appointment during his regular office hours.
Sunday: The rabbi will be available to congregants.
Monday: 9:30am to 3:30pm
Tuesday: Off
Wednesday: 9:30am to 3:30pm
Thursday: 9:30am to 12:30pm
Friday: Available by phone 941-441-5713
Saturday: Shabbat, the rabbi will be available in an emergency.
If you would like to meet him in person at the JCV any other time Sunday through Friday, that can also be arranged by calling to make an appointment. Rabbi Shull can be reached at 941-441-5713. We continue to recommend that anyone entering the JCV building be fully vaccinated.
JCV Office Hours:
May 30 to June 27
Monday through Friday
9:00am to 1:00pm
Beginning June 28, hours will be: 8:30am to 1:00pm
Leadership
Board of Directors
President: president@thejcv.org
1st Vice President:
2nd Vice President:
Secretary:
Treasurer: treasurer@thejcv.org
Immediate Past President:
Parliamentarian:
Member at Large:
Member at Large:
Adult Learning: open
House and Grounds:
Membership: membership@thejcv.org
Ritual:
Ways and Means: waysandmeans@thejcv.org
Sisterhood:
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