Wednesday, 17 May, 19:00-20:30 (zoom)
Introduction to Judaism course

Saturday, 20 May, 10:30-12:00
Shabbat Morning Service

Sunday, 21 May, 10:30-12:30 (synagogue)
Talmud Torah (education for kids)

Torah Weekly Portion
B’midbar
בְּמִדבַּר
In the Wilderness
Numbers 1:1−4:20
Summary
God commands Moses to take a census of all the Israelite males over the age of twenty. (1:1-46)
The duties of the Levites, who are not included in the census, are detailed. (1:47-51)
Each tribe is assigned specific places in the camp around the Tabernacle. (1:52-2:34)
The sons of Levi are counted and their responsibilities are set forth. (3:1-3:39)
A census of the firstborn males is taken and a special redemption tax is levied on them. (3:40-51)
God instructs Moses and Aaron regarding the responsibilities of Aaron and his sons, and the duties assigned to the Kohathites. (4:1-20)

Commentary: https://reformjudaism.org/torah/portion/bmidbar
Haftarah: Hosea 2:1-22 [historic: I Samuel 20:18-42]

Wednesday, 10 May, 19:00-20:30 (zoom)

Introduction to Judaism course

Friday, 12 May, 19:00-20:30
Kabbalat Shabbat

Sunday, 14 May, 10:30-12:30 (synagogue)
Talmud Torah (education for kids)

Torah Weekly Portion
B’har – B’chukotai
בְּהַר – בְּחֻקֹּתי
On Mount [Sinai] / My Laws
Leviticus 25:1-27:34
Summary
God instructs Moses to tell the Israelites that in every seventh year, the land shall observe a Sabbath of complete rest: Fields should not be sown and vines should not be pruned. (25:1-7)
After forty-nine years, a jubilee year is to be celebrated when all the land that had been sold during that time should be returned to its original owners and slaves are to be freed. (25:8-55)
God instructs Moses to tell the Israelites not to make idols, to keep the sabbath, and to venerate the sanctuary of the Eternal. (26:1-2)
God promises blessings to the Children of Israel if they follow the law and warns about the curses that will befall the people if they do not observe God’s commandments. (26:1-46)
Gifts made to the Sanctuary whether by conditional vows or by unconditional acts of pious gratitude are discussed. (27:1-34)

Commentary: https://reformjudaism.org/torah/portion/bhar-bchukotai
Haftarah: Jeremiah 16:19-17:14

Saturday, 6 May, 10:30-12:00 (synagogue & zoom)
Shabbat Morning Service – European Shabbat
Jahrzeit:
– Rabbi Samuel Hirsch (13 Iyar – 4 May)
– René Wolf, father of Robi Wolf (15 Iyar – 6 May)

Sunday, 7 May, 10:30-12:30 (synagogue)
Talmud Torah (education for kids)

Torah Weekly Portion
Emor
אֱמֹר
Speak
Leviticus 21:1−24:23
Summary
Laws regulating the lives and sacrifices of the priests are presented. (21:1-22:33)
The set times of the Jewish calendar are named and described: the Sabbath, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and the Pilgrimage Festivals of Pesach, Shavuot, and Sukkot. (23:1-44)
God commands the Israelites to bring clear olive oil for lighting the sanctuary menorah. The ingredients and placement of the displayed loaves of sanctuary bread are explained. (24:1-9)
Laws dealing with profanity, murder, and the maiming of others are outlined. (24:10-23)

Commentary: https://reformjudaism.org/torah/portion/emor
Haftarah: Ezekiel 44:15-31

Wednesday, 26 April
Yom HaAtzmaut

Wednesday, 26 April, 19:00-20:30 (zoom)
Introduction to Judaism Course

Saturday, 29 April, 10:30-12:00
Shabbat Morning Service
Bar Mitzvah
Jahrzeit:- Moses Grodensky, grandfather of Alexander Grodensky

Sunday, 30 April, 10:30-12:30 (synagogue)
Talmud Torah (education for kids)

Torah Weekly Portion
Acharei Mot – K’doshim
אַחֲרֵי מוֹת – קְדֹשִׁים
After the Death [of the Two Sons of Aaron] / [You Shall Be] Holy
Leviticus 16:1-20:27
Summary
The duties that the head kohein must perform on Yom Kippur are delineated and the ceremony of the scapegoat is outlined. (16:1-28)
Moses instructs Aaron about the Yom Kippur laws for fasting and atonement. (16:29-34)
Warnings are issued against the offering of sacrifices outside the Sanctuary and the consumption of blood. (17:1-16)
Moses condemns the sexual practices of some neighboring peoples. Certain forms of sexual relations are prohibited. (18:1-30)
God issues a variety of commandments, instructing the Israelites on how to be a holy people. (19:1-37)
Various sex offenses are discussed and punishments for them are presented. (20:1-27)

Commentary: https://reformjudaism.org/torah/portion/acharei-mot-kdoshim
Haftarah: Amos 9:7-15

Monday, 17 April
Yom HaZikaron laShoah ve-laG’vurah
(Shoah and Heroism Remembrance Day – 18 April 2023)

Wednesday, 19 April, 19:00-20:30 (zoom)
Introduction to Judaism Course

Friday, 21 April, 18:30-19:30 (zoom only / uniquement sur zoom)
Kabbalat Shabbat
No Israeli Yom HaAtzmaut Shabbat Dinner  – moved to a later date / Pas de dîner de shabbat Yom HaAtzmaut – il a été reporté

Sunday, 23 April, 10:30-12:30 (synagogue)
Talmud Torah (education for kids)

Torah Weekly Portion
Tazria – M’tzora
תַזְרִיעַ – מְצֹרָע
Bearing Seed / A Leper
Leviticus 12:1-15:33
Summary
God describes the rituals of purification for a woman after childbirth. (12:1-8)
God sets forth the methods for diagnosing and treating a variety of skin diseases, including tzara-at (a leprous affection), as well as those for purifying clothing. (13:1-59)
Priestly rituals to cure tzara-at when it afflicts humans are described. (14:1-32)
Rituals to rid dwelling places of tzara-at are presented. (14:33-57)
The parashah denotes male impurities resulting from a penile discharge or seminal emission. (15:1-18)
The parashah concludes with accounts of female impurities caused by a discharge of blood. (15:19-33)

Commentary: https://reformjudaism.org/torah/portion/tazria-mtzora
Haftarah: II Kings 7:3-20 [historic: Isaiah 66:1-24]

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, 19:00-20:30
Kabbalat Shabbat & prayer for Yom Hashoah

Torah Weekly Portion
Sh’mini
שְׁמִינִי
The Eighth [Day]
Leviticus 9:1-11:47
Summary
Aaron and his sons follow Moses’ instructions and offer sacrifices so that God will forgive the people. (9:1-24)
Two of Aaron’s sons, Nadab and Abihu, offer “alien fire” to God. God punishes these two priests by killing them immediately. (10:1-3)
God forbids Moses, Aaron, and his surviving sons from mourning but commands the rest of the people to do so. Priests are told not to drink alcohol before entering the sacred Tabernacle and are further instructed about making sacrifices. (10:4-20)
Laws are given to distinguish between pure and impure animals, birds, fish, and insects. (11:1-47)

Commentary: https://reformjudaism.org/torah/portion/shmini
Haftarah: II Samuel 6:1-7:17

Wednesday, 29 March, 19:00-20:30 (zoom)
NO INTRODUCTION TO JUDAISM COURSE THIS WEEK

Friday, 31 March, 19:00-20:30
Kabbalat Shabbat

Torah Weekly Portion Tzav
צַו
Command [Aaron and His Sons]
Leviticus 6:1−8:36
Summary
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 sons as priests and the preparation of the Tabernacle as a holy place are given. (8:1-36)

Commentary: https://reformjudaism.org/torah/portion/tzav
Haftarah: Malachi 3:4-24

Wednesday, 22 March, 19:00-20:30 (zoom)
Introduction to Judaism course

Saturday, 25 March, 10:30-12:00
Shabbat Morning Service

Sunday, 26 March, 10:30-12:30 (synagogue)
Talmud Torah (education for kids)

Torah Weekly Portion Vayikra
וַיִּקְרָא
[God] Called Out
Levicitus 1:1−5:26
Summary
God instructs Moses on the five different kinds of sacrifices that were to be offered in the sanctuary: The olah or “burnt offering” was a voluntary sacrifice that had a high degree of sanctity and was regarded as the “standard” offering. The entire animal, except for its hide, was burned on the altar. (1:1-17)
The minchah or “meal offering” was a sacrifice made of flour, oil, salt, and frankincense that was partly burned on the altar and partly given to the priests to eat. (2:1-16)
The zevach sh’lamim or “sacrifice of well-being” was a voluntary animal offering from one’s herd, sometimes brought to fulfill a vow. (3:1-17)
The chatat or “sin offering” was an obligatory sacrifice that was offered to expiate unintentional sins. This offering differs from the others in the special treatment of the blood of the animal. (4:1-5:13)
The asham or “penalty offering” was an obligatory sacrifice of a ram that was required chiefly of one who had misappropriated property. (5:1-26)

Commentary: https://reformjudaism.org/torah/portion/vayikra
Haftarah: Isaiah 43:21-44:23

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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 – no later than 31 March. Late registrations are not possible and places are limited! Please specify whether you want a meat or vegetarian option in your bank transfer. The menu is below.

If you still need Matzah, let us know which item you want. If you have already ordered Matzah, you will be able to get your delivery from Friday evening 17 March onwards (synagogue in Esch-sur-Alzette).
 
Cher(e)s membres et ami(e)s,

Notre Seder communautaire aura lieu le 6 avril à 19 heures.

Pour vous inscrire, veuillez nous faire un virement de 60 € (membre adulte) / 90 € (non-membre adulte) / 35 € (membre enfant) / 45 € (non-membre enfant) sur notre compte bancaire LU95 0020 1115 0767 7200. Votre inscription sera confirmée au moment du paiement, au plus tard le 31 mars. Les inscriptions tardives ne sont pas possibles et les places sont limitées ! Veuillez préciser dans votre virement si vous souhaitez une option viande ou végétarienne. Le menu se trouve ci-dessous.

Si vous avez encore besoin de Matzah, faites-le-nous savoir. Si vous avez déjà passé commande, vous pourrez venir chercher vos Matsot à partir du soir du 17 mars à la synagogue à Esch-sur-Alzette.
 

MENU SEDER PESSACH 5783 Bouillon de poule (de légumes pour les végés) aux petites boulettes Matza aux herbes fraîches   Agneau à la sauce chocolat noir et menthe Pommes de terres sautées aux oignons et carvi Flageolets aux échalotes et sarriettes Salade de tomate au basilic   Pour les Végés : Veggie Hamburger Pommes de terres sautées aux oignons et carvi Flageolets aux échalotes et sarriettes Salade de tomate au basilic   Matzenkugel à la pomme granny smith, raisins secs et noix

PASSOVER SEDER 5783 MENU   Chicken broth (vegetable broth for vegetarians) with small Matzah balls with fresh herbs   Lamb with dark chocolate and mint sauce Fried potatoes with onions and caraway Flageolets with shallots and savory Tomato salad with basil   For Vegetarians: Veggie Burger Fried potatoes with onions and caraway Flageolets with shallots and savory Tomato salad with basil   Matzenkugel with granny smith apple, sultanas and walnuts