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”

This Week in Our Community

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”

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”

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”

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”

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”

This Week in Our Community

Friday, 10 February, 19:00-20:30Kabbalat Shabbat Torah Weekly Portion YitroיִתְרוֹJethroExodus 18:1–20:23Summary Yitro brings his daughter Zipporah and her two sons, Gershom and Eliezer, to his son-in-law Moses. (18:1-12) Moses follows Yitro’s advice and appoints judges to help him lead the people. (18:13-27) The Children of Israel camp in front of Mount Sinai. Upon hearing the covenant, theContinue reading “This Week in Our Community”

This Week in Our Community

Wednesday, 1 February, 19:00-20:30 (zoom)Introduction to Judaism Course Friday, 3 February, 19:00-22:00(synagogue and zoom)Kabbalat Shabbat & Tu BiShvat Dinner Sunday, 5 February, 10:30-12:30 (synagogue)Talmud Torah (education for kids) Torah Weekly Portion B’shalachבְּשַׁלַּחNow When [Pharaoh] Let [the People] GoExodus 13:17−17:16Summary The Children of Israel escape across the Sea of Reeds from Pharaoh and his army, who drown whenContinue reading “This Week in Our Community”