05/27/2026
Announcements May 27, 2026
PARSHAT NASO
Friday, May 29
Light candles: 8:23 pm
Saturday, May 30
Shabbat ends: 9:23 pm
Yahrzeits
The following yahrzeits are observed this
Shabbat:
Adele Behar
Don Witt
Nettie Levine Sterman
Sylvia Perling
Nathalie Bukantz
Gertie Miller
Sam Cohn
Vernon Funk
Annie Kulbersh
Dora Spandorfer
Rena Gilman
Sadie Koplon
Anna S. Kagan
Frank Porkorny
Mi Sh’bayrach
We pray for the healing and recovery of:
Roman Kramer
Marsha Rhodes
George Fox
Janet Simon
If you or anyone you know needs prayers for healing, please contact the SI Office, [email protected].
EVENTS / SERVICES
🎶Friday, May 29, 6:30 pm: Join Shearith Israel goes to Gotta Sing Broadway
Instead of a Friday night service, would you love to sing your favorite showtunes along with Rabbi Glusman, friends and a roomful of fans? Well, then: come along!
Gotta Sing Broadway features a fabulous song list from the most beloved Broadway shows past and present! There is no charge for Shearith Israel members and friends.
Gotta Sing Broadway will take place at The Loft, 1032 Broadway. To RSVP, please send an email to [email protected]
Friday, June 5, 6:30 pm: Services at Temple Israel Featuring Remarks from Dylan Rice
After spending the past nine months studying in a pluralistic yeshiva in Israel, Dylan will share some of his key experiences and takeaways while living in the Jewish State.
All are welcome!
Saturday, June 6, 9:30 am: Torah Study, Coffee, and Service
Join us for Torah study followed by a short prayer service.
Friday, June 12, 6:30 pm: Shabbat Service
Join us for a casual Shabbat service. All are welcome! Dinners will resume in the Fall.
Saturday, June 20, 9:30 am: Torah Study, Coffee, and Service
Join us for Torah study followed by a short prayer service.
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]
