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SHABBAT SHALOM

PARSHAT EMOR
May 16-17, 2025
Candle lighting 8:21 pm
Havdalah 9:30 pm

SHABBAT MORNING EXPERIENCE

8:45 am: Services
9:45 am: Narrated Torah service
10:00 am: Childcare
10:15 am: NCSY Juniors Donuts & Discussion
10:30 am: Rabbi's sermon
10:45 am: Parsha Class
11:15 am: Kiddush

Kiddush is sponsored by Lauren and Jeff Sonkin in memory of Lauren's father, Roger J. Weiss, on his yahrtzeit, and in honor of David Neuman for reciting kaddish in Roger's memory

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Hallie Abrams, Heather Greene, Nomi Koval, Izzie Mintz, Rick Schultz

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY Shua & Batya Levin

We rejoice with Eden Alexander and his family upon his release from captivity.

With gratitude to Hashem for the hostages who have been safely returned to their families, we hope and pray for the remaining hostages to come home safely soon.
UPDATED HOSTAGE LIST
PRAYER FOR THE HOSTAGES

There will be an upcoming community art fair at Mandel Jewish Day School this Sunday, May 18 and and Monday, May 19 in support of Israeli artists.
More information here

We are thrilled to announce that the 2026 JFX women's trip is now in the planning stage! This exciting adventure is being designed with our vibrant community in mind, and we want each of you to have a say in shaping the experience.

Share your input here

UPCOMING EVENTS

Jewish Sunday Experience
Season Finale Celebration!
This coming Sunday, May 18
10:00-11:30 am

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Yoga with Susan Stone
Last session this Tuesday, May 20
8:00-9:00 pm

For women and girls 12 years and older
Bring your own yoga mat and blocks if you have
All levels welcome and encouraged

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Young Families Pizza in the Park

June 8 at Orange Village Park
July 27 at Pepper Pike Park
4:30-6:00 pm

Enjoy an afternoon with sun, fun and pizza in the park with other JFX young families

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JFX Summer Camp

August 4-8
August 11-15
9:00 am to 3:00 pm

For children, ages 2-6
Early bird special: Register by May 31

Shavuot Celebration
Sunday, June 1

7:30 pm: Dairy buffet
8:30 pm: Candle lighting
8:45 pm: One-on-one Torah study
9:15 pm: Dessert
9:30 pm: Shavuot class with Rabbi and Ruchi

Join us in celebrating the holiday of receiving the Torah
Enjoy an evening of community, Torah learning and treats

TAKE A CLASS

MEN'S CLASS WITH RABBI KOVAL
Build on personal growth and character development
For learners of all backgrounds
In the merit of Israeli soldiers

Thursdays 8:15 to 8:45 pm

Contact Rabbi Koval for more info

MUSSAR WITH
RUCHI FOR WOMEN
Character Improvement Through Torah Wisdom

Mondays at 10:00 am in Beachwood (No class this week)
Every other week on Mondays at 7:30 pm at JFX (No class this week)
Tuesdays at 9:00 am via Zoom (No class this week)
Thursdays at 12:00 pm via Zoom

Contact Ruchi for more info

LUNCH & LEARN WITH RABBI YOSEF KOVAL

Fridays at 12:00 pm at JFX

Contact Rabbi Yosef Koval for more info

MEN'S PARSHA 'N CHOLENT

Every other Wednesday at 7:00 pm

Contact Rabbi Helman for more info

What I Get To Do
By Sandi Kaplan

I have a long list of reasons that I love being a JFX member -- that’s a topic for another ramble. But, on that list, are the incredible speakers that Rabbi and Ruchi bring to our JFX community.

I had never heard of Adina, the “Non Jewish Nanny”/“Now Jewish Nanny” who came to speak to us on Shabbat recently. I’m not a social media person…full disclosure -- I can barely keep up with my own meals so why on earth would I be looking at what you’re eating for dinner ;). But when the Kovals bring in a speaker, I do whatever I can to show up.

Adina did not disappoint as she shared from her heart about the meaning and joy she has found in Judaism. As this beautiful young woman finished speaking, I found myself thinking about my best friend and her incredible conversion journey.

Jen is in her fifties now. She grew up Christian and she began her Jewish journey in college. She completed a conversion at age 22, spent time in Israel and married a Jewish man. (Being the deep thinker and the spiritual person that she is, she actually decided to go through 2 separate conversations, first a Conservative one at age 22, and then an Orthodox one 18 years later!) Both she and her family continue to inspire me in their Jewish journey, and in their commitment to always grow and strengthen the way that they embrace a dynamic Jewish lifestyle.

I’ve asked her a number of times over the years if she truly understood the antisemitism she was signing up for. Her husband now is actually a Regional Director for Stand With Us, which is an Israel advocacy organization, so she sees the antisemitism up close. She has told me that she would choose this over and over again. She feels so blessed to get to be Jewish!

Three times a week, I attend women’s workouts at the JCC (no, you don’t have to be a JCC member). Our Israeli instructor, Ronly, is a role model in so many ways. When we’re working hard and sweating and maybe even kvetching, she reminds us how blessed we are that we get to exercise. She prompts us to remember the many people who would do anything to have the freedom or the strength to work out. We celebrate that our bodies can move and that we are able to be in community together.

So on that Shabbat a couple of weeks ago, as I listened to Adina, and reflected on Jen and Ronly, I decided to focus more on what I get to do. Yes, our days are busy and tiring and sometimes frustrating. And it's easy to give our attention or to ruminate on what we have to do. But in the midst of all of that, we get to be Jewish. We get to be free. We get to do mitzvot. We get to be part of a community. How truly blessed are we!

Shabbat shalom,
Sandi Kaplan

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Our program is supported by the Fund for the Jewish Future of the
Jewish Federation of Cleveland.

The Jewish Family Experience is a community of inspired Jews led by Rabbi Sruly and Ruchi Koval. We offer Jews of all ages, backgrounds, and affiliations a fresh look at Judaism in a way that offers education, inspiration and community.

Our doors are open to all who seek to worship, learn and serve the community.

Services at Jewish Family Experience are a learning experience. During the service members of the Minyan are encouraged to raise their hand if they have a question regarding the structure of the service, the meaning of a prayer, the interpretation of the Torah portion or a comment regarding the practice of Judaism.

Our goal is to broaden the understanding of Judaism. And through better understanding establish each individual’s relationship with G-d. Join us to experience our interactive service. Come learn with us.

Sponsor a Kiddush
The Kiddush following JFX Shabbat Morning Experience is a great way to socialize, catch up with old friends, meet new members, guests and be part of JFX's vibrant community. Sponsoring a Kiddush is a beautiful and meaningful way to pay tribute to a loved one, celebrate a simcha such as bar/bat mitzvahs, anniversaries, graduations and remembering the Yahrzeit of a family member. Share stories, laugh, be inspired and be part of fostering a strong sense of community at JFX.

We have three levels of Kiddush sponsorship. These costs are based on normal Shabbat attendance.

Standard Kiddush: $500
Includes: Includes kugel, chulent, herring, chips, dips, cake, drinks and fruit.

Deluxe Kiddush: $750
Includes all of the above plus cold cuts and lettuce salad.

Gala Kiddush: $1,000
Includes all of the above plus chicken fingers.

To sponsor a kiddush sign up here
For more information please contact our office

Shabbat Schedule

8:45 am
Shacharit service with Rabbi Koval, Rabbi Josh Grodko and our cantor, Rabbi Nissan Blum

9:45 am
Narrated Torah reading

10:00 am
Youth groups

10:30 am
Rabbi's sermon

10:45 am
Mussaf service
Ruchi's Parsha class

11:15 am
Deluxe Kiddush

Thu, June 26 2025 30 Sivan 5785

JEWISH FAMILY EXPERIENCE

2200 S Green Road | Cleveland, OH 44121

216-591-9525 | info@jfxcle.org

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