08/19/2026
Announcements
August 19, 2026
PARSHAT KI TETZE
Friday, August 21
Light candles: 8:00 pm
Saturday, August 22
Shabbat ends: 8:54 pm
Yahrzeits
The following yahrzeits are observed:
Hime Miller
Harmond Dessler
Paul Dimenstein
Carl Montgomery
Henry Perlman
Esther Cohen
Cele Golub
Israel Kamensky
Lillian Schultz
Idella Hessell Weininger
Abe Kaufman
Della Weininger Safir
Rebecca Tarlowski
Mi Sh’bayrach
We pray for the healing and recovery of:
Roman Kramer
George Fox
Janet Simon
Wylma Levinsohn
Cristy Solomon
Jonah Blick
If you or anyone you know needs prayers for healing, please contact our Office, [email protected].
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EVENTS / SERVICES
Our High Holiday Bulletin is Available.
Saturday, August 22, 9:30 am: Torah Study, Coffee, and Service
Join us for Torah study followed by a short prayer service.
Friday, August 28, 6:30 pm: Shabbat Service
Join us for a casual Shabbat service. All are welcome! Dinners will resume in the Fall.
Friday, September 4, 6:30 pm: Shabbat Service
Join us for a casual Shabbat service. All are welcome! Dinners will resume in the Fall.
Wednesday, September 23, 4:00 pm: Setup and Decorate Shearith Israel’s Sukkah
All are invited to join together and help prepare for the holiday of Sukkot.
Friday, September 25, 6:30 pm: Service and Sukkah Dinner at Shearith Israel
Join us for a casual Shabbat service, followed by a Sukkah dinner. Once again, we welcome the Confirmation Class from St. Paul United Methodist Church.
Bing your friends. FREE and open to all! Interested in sponsoring dinner? Please let us know, [email protected].
Attention! September is our month to support Wynnton Neighborhood Network!
Let’s come together to support our neighbors through Wynnton Neighborhood Network (WNN). ❤️
You can help by donating food, money, or both! Every contribution makes a difference and helps WNN provide support to those in need.
Bring your food donations to Shabbat services. Let’s fill the shelves and make a difference together!
Save the date: Sunday, Nov. 15: Annual Unity Thanksgiving Service
This years’ service will take place at Living Grace Church, 3969 Edgewood Circle. Rabbi Glusman will deliver the sermon.
HIGH HOLIDAYS 5787
ROSH HASHANA
Friday, September 11
7:00 pm – Erev Rosh Hashana
Saturday, September 12
10:00 am – Rosh Hashana, Day 1
Click Here to RSVP for lunch ($20 / adult)
5:00 pm – Tashlich & Mincha Service
(Lake Oliver Marina – 5501 River Road)
Sunday, September 13
10:00 am – Rosh Hashana, Day 2
Click Here to RSVP for lunch ($12 / adult)
Sunday, September 20
11:00 am - Memorial Service @ Riverdale Cemetery
Between Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur, it is a tradition to visit graves and remember loved ones.
All are welcome to this brief ceremony!
Riverdale Cemetery – 1000 Victory Dr, Columbus
YOM KIPPUR
Sunday, September 20
7:15 pm – Kol Nidre
Monday, September 21
9:00 am –Morning & Torah Service
12:00 pm – Yizkor (Memorial) Service
6:15 pm – Mincha
7:15 pm – Neila, Havdallah, Shofar Blasts
8:14 pm – Conclusion
Click Here to RSVP for break fast (Free and open to all)
(Sponsored by Debra & Norman Goldman, Carla & Michael Goldman)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
WNN Celebrating 40 Years!
In 2025, WNN served 5,950 families with food assistance for a total of 18,393 individuals (of whom 7,716 were children). WNN also helped 682 families to keep their power or gas on (which is a new record). To keep this in perspective, in 2021 WNN served 3,451 families and 10,214 individuals. This represents a 71% increase in # of families and an 80% increase in # of individuals in 4 years!
This year marks the 40th Birthday of the Wynnton Neighborhood Network, with the first ever Board Meeting held on May 20, 1985. At that meeting, a forward-thinking group of men and women, from seven different congregations, sought to pool resources of volunteers, time and money to help those in need. They started small but their hearts were big. And their work continues today with over 100 volunteers serving clients five days a week helping with both food and utility assistance. To celebrate, all are invited to participate in the “$40 for 40 years Campaign.” The goal for the year is ambitious - one year's expenses ($200,000). This campaign starts in May of 2025 and will end May 1, 2026. The "kick off goal" for May of 2025 is $40,000. And we hope you can help celebrate with a donation for our future, in a time of increased need. Click Here for more information.
Please Remember Shearith Israel when Preparing Wills, Trusts and Planning Estates
Did you know you can easily add Shearith Israel as a partial beneficiary in a retirement plan? Did you know you can give your required minimum distribution directly from you IRA to Shearith Israel and still get credit for taking it? Did you know that if you won't pay capital gains if you donate highly appreciated assets to Shearith Israel? Contact us to learn more.
Please support Shearith Israel. Donations are always appreciated!
Donate with Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=RHSA28D4WXKBQ or send checks to: Shearith Israel, P.O. Box 5515, Columbus, GA 31906.
Check out WNN’s page for updates and ongoing information: https://www.facebook.com/Wynnton-Neighborhood-Network-101235638306871
For many years, Shearith Israel has been a member of the WNN (Wynnton Neighborhood Network), an interfaith network of synagogues and churches. WNN provides emergency help to those in need and is the only Food Bank in Columbus that is open five days per week. Synagogue members are encouraged to drop off food at the Food Bank. The Food Bank is located at 2100 Hilton Ave, and is open Tuesday – Friday, 10:00 am to 12:30 pm. A volunteer will unload the food.
The following items are requested:
• Boxed Mac & Cheese
• Soup
• Canned Vegetables (sweet peas, carrots, mixed vegetables, green beans etc.)
• Corn
• Canned Meat
• Canned Tomato Products
• Canned Fruit
• Spaghetti Sauce and Noodles
• Soup
• Rice
• Cereal
• Jelly
• Peanut Butter
• Toilet Paper
• Bar Soap
• Laundry Detergent (powdered or pods)
• Dry Dog and Cat Food
Donations are always appreciated! It is our responsibility to take care of the poor, welcome the stranger, and feed the hungry.
Please make your check out to Shearith Israel and send to:
Shearith Israel Synagogue
P.O. Box 5515
Columbus, GA 31906
Contact
Telephone:
(706) 323.1443
Mailing address:
P.O. Box 5515
Columbus, GA 31906
Email:
[email protected]
Synagogue Building is located at:
6727 River Road
Columbus GA 31904
