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The course “Introduction to Judaism” and Havdalah today, Wednesday 12 April 2023, are cancelled due to illness.

Monday, 10 April, 10:00-10:40 (zoom)Chol Hamoed Pessach Shacharit – Morning Service Tuesday, 11 April, 19:00-19:30 (zoom)7th Day Pessach Shacharit – Evening Service Wednesday, 12 April, 10:00-10:40 (zoom)7th Day Pessach Shacharit – Morning Service Wednesday, 12 April, 19:00-20:30 (zoom)Introduction to Judaism Course Wednesday, 12 April, 21:15-21:30 (zoom)Havdalah – End of Pessach Friday, 14 April, 19:00-20:30Kabbalat Shabbat & prayer for Yom HashoahContinue reading “This Week in Our Community”

Wednesday, 29 March, 19:00-20:30 (zoom)NO INTRODUCTION TO JUDAISM COURSE THIS WEEK Friday, 31 March, 19:00-20:30Kabbalat Shabbat Torah Weekly Portion TzavצַוCommand [Aaron and His Sons]Leviticus 6:1−8:36Summary The five sacrifices that the priests are to perform are described. (6:1-7:38) Limitations on the consumption of meat are delineated. (7:17-27) Details about the ordination of Aaron and his sonsContinue reading “This Week in Our Community”

Wednesday, 22 March, 19:00-20:30 (zoom)Introduction to Judaism course Saturday, 25 March, 10:30-12:00Shabbat Morning Service Sunday, 26 March, 10:30-12:30 (synagogue)Talmud Torah (education for kids) Torah Weekly Portion Vayikraוַיִּקְרָא[God] Called OutLevicitus 1:1−5:26Summary God instructs Moses on the five different kinds of sacrifices that were to be offered in the sanctuary: The olah or “burnt offering” was aContinue reading “This Week in Our Community”

Français ci-dessous Dear members and friends, Our community Seder will take place on 6 April at 7 pm. In order to register please transfer €60 (adult member) / €90 (adult non-member) / €35 (child member) / €45 (child non-member) to our bank account LU95 0020 1115 0767 7200. Your registration will be confirmed upon payment –Continue reading “Seder Pessach – Registration”

Wednesday, 15 March, 19:00-20:30 (zoom)Introduction to Judaism course Friday, 17 March, 19:00-22:00Kabbalat Shabbat Sunday, 19 March, 10:30-12:30 (synagogue)Talmud Torah (education for kids) Torah Weekly Portion Vayak’heil – P’kudeiוַיַּקְהֵל – פְקוּדֵי[Moses] Assembled / [The] Records [of the Tabernacle]Exodus 35:1–40:38Summary Moses teaches the rules of Shabbat. (35:1-3) Moses asks the Israelites for a donation of gifts and those whoContinue reading “This Week in Our Community”

Monday, 6 March, 20:00 (zoom)Purim Online Megillah ReadingBe ready to read the Megillah in your language!Soyez prêt(e)(s) à lire la méguillah dans votre langue!An overview of the Book of Esther on one page is here: LINK Thursday, 9 March, 19:30Conference of Rabbi Delphine Horvilleur Friday, 10 March, 19:00-22:00Kabbalat ShabbatOur Purim dinner is moved to Sunday lunchtimeContinue reading “This Week in Our Community”

Wednesday, 1 March, 19:00-20:30 (zoom)Introduction to Judaism Course Friday, 3 March, 19:00-20:30Kabbalat Shabbat Sunday, 5 March, 10:30-12:30 (synagogue)Talmud Torah (education for kids) Torah Weekly Portion T’tzavehתְּצַוֶּה[You] Shall Further InstructExodus 27:20−30:10Summary The children of Israel are commanded to bring pure olive oil for the ner tamid “a constantly burning light,” above the sanctuary. (27:20-21) Aaron and his sons,Continue reading “This Week in Our Community”

Wednesday, 22 February, 19:00-20:30 (zoom)Introduction to Judaism Course Saturday, 25 February, 10:30-12:00Shabbat Morning Service Sunday, 26 February, 10:30-12:30 (synagogue)Talmud Torah (education for kids) Torah Weekly Portion T’rumahתְּרוּמָהGiftsExodus 25:1−27:19Summary God asks the Children of Israel to donate gifts (t’rumah) for the building of the Tabernacle so that God may “dwell among them.” (25:1-9) Instructions for the construction ofContinue reading “This Week in Our Community”

Friday, 17 February, 19:00-20:30Kabbalat Shabbat Torah Weekly Portion Mishpatimמִשְׁפָּטִים[These Are the] RulesExodus 21:1−24:18Summary Interpersonal laws ranging from the treatment of slaves to the exhibition of kindness to strangers are listed. (21:1-23:9) Cultic laws follow, including the commandment to observe the Sabbatical Year, a repetition of the Sabbath injunction, the first mention of the Three Pilgrimage Festivals,Continue reading “This Week in Our Community”