Author Archives: Editorial Team

Friday, 1 September, 19:00-20:30 (synagogue only, no zoom)Kabbalat Shabbat Torah Weekly Portion Ki Tavoכִּי-תָבוֹאWhen You Enter [the Land]Deuteronomy 26:1–29:8Summary The Israelites are instructed to express their gratitude to God for their bountiful harvests and freedom from slavery by tithing ten percent of their crops for the Levite, the stranger, the orphan, and the widow. (26)Continue reading “This Week in Our Community”

Friday, 25 August, 19:00-20:30 (synagogue and/or zoom – to be confirmed)Kabbalat Shabbat led by David WeisREGISTRATION REQUIRED BY MAIL. Torah Weekly Portion Ki Teitzeiכִּי-תֵצֵאWhen You Go Out (to Battle)Deuteronomy 21:10–25:19Summary Moses reviews a wide variety of laws regarding family, animals, and property. (21:10–22:12) Various civil and criminal laws are delineated, including those regarding sexual relationships, interactionContinue reading “This Week in Our Community”

SUMMER BREAK / VACANCES D’ETE Torah Weekly Portion Shof’timשֹׁפְטִיםJudgesDeuteronomy 16:18–21:9Summary Laws regarding both sacred and secular legislation are addressed. The Israelites are told that in every dealing they should pursue justice in order to merit the land that God is giving them. (16:18–18:8) The people are warned to avoid sorcery and witchcraft, the abhorrent practicesContinue reading “This Week in Our Community”

Friday, 11 August, 19:00-20:30 (synagogue and/or zoom – to be confirmed)Kabbalat Shabbat led by Ari Warshawsky REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY MAIL Torah Weekly Portion R’eihרְאֵהSee [This Day I Set Before You Blessing and Curse]Deuteronomy 11:26–16:17Summary God places both blessing and curse before the Israelites. They are taught that blessing will come through the observance of God’sContinue reading “This Week in Our Community”

SUMMER BREAK / VACANCES D’ETE Torah Weekly Portion Eikevעֵקֶב[And if You] Obey [These Rules]Deuteronomy 7:12–11:25Summary Moses tells the Israelites that if they follow God’s laws, the nations who now dwell across the Jordan River will not harm them. (7:12–26) Moses reminds the people of the virtues of keeping God’s commandments. He also tells them thatContinue reading “This Week in Our Community”

Friday, 28 July, 19:00-20:30Kabbalat Shabbat Torah Weekly Portion Va-et’chananוָאֶתְחַנַּן[Moses] Pleaded with the EternalDeuteronomy 3:23–7:11Summary Moses pleads with God to let him enter the Land of Israel with the people, but God once more refuses his request. (3:23–28) Moses orders the Children of Israel to pay attention and follow the laws given by God in orderContinue reading “This Week in Our Community”

Wednesday, 19 July, 19:00-20:30 (zoom)Last Introduction to Judaism Course before summer holidays Saturday, 22 July, 10:30-12:00 (Mondorf synagogue) Shabbat Hazon Morning Service at the synagogue in Mondorf followed by lunch and wine tasting in Remerschen. Jahrzeit: Rabbi Samuel Fuchs (4 Av-22 Jul) Torah Weekly Portion D’varimדְבָרִיםThe WordsDeuteronomy 1:1−3:22Summary Moses begins his final words of instruction toContinue reading “This Week in Our Community”

Wednesday, 12 July, 19:00-20:30 (zoom)Introduction to Judaism Course Friday, 14 July, 19:00-20:30Kabbalat Shabbat Torah Weekly Portion Matot – Mas’eiמַטּוֹת – מַסְעֵיThe Tribes / The Marches of [the Israelites]Numbers 30:2–36:13Summary Moses explains to the Israelites the laws concerning vows made by men and women. (30:2—17)Israel wages war against the Midianites. (31:1—18) The laws regarding the spoils ofContinue reading “This Week in Our Community”

Wednesday, 5 July, 19:00-20:30 (zoom)Introduction to Judaism Course Saturday, 8 July, 10:30-12:00Shabbat Morning Service Torah Weekly Portion PinchasפִּינְחָסPhinehasNumbers 25:10−30:1Summary Pinchas is rewarded for killing the Israelite and the Midianite woman who cursed God. (25:10–15) Israel fights a war against the Midianites. (25:16-18) A second census is taken. (26:1–65) The daughters of Zelophehad force a change inContinue reading “This Week in Our Community”

Wednesday, 28 June, 19:00-20:30  (zoom)No Introduction to Judaism Course this week Friday, 30 June, 19:00-20:30Kabbalat Shabbat followed by community dinner.REGISTRATION FOR THE DINNER REQUIRED (by mail, see below). Sunday, 2 July, 10:30Commemoration Ceremony at Cinqfontaines. Torah Weekly PortionChukat – Balakחֻקַּת – בָּלָקThe Ritual Law / BalakNumbers 19:1−22:1, 22:2−25:9SummaryThe laws of the red heifer to purifyContinue reading “This Week in Our Community”