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

Wednesday, 15 March, 19:00-20:30 (zoom)
Introduction to Judaism course

Friday, 17 March, 19:00-22:00
Kabbalat Shabbat

Sunday, 19 March, 10:30-12:30 (synagogue)
Talmud Torah (education for kids)

Torah Weekly Portion
Vayak’heil – P’kudei
וַיַּקְהֵל – פְקוּדֵי
[Moses] Assembled / [The] Records [of the Tabernacle]
Exodus 35:1–40:38
Summary
Moses teaches the rules of Shabbat. (35:1-3)
Moses asks the Israelites for a donation of gifts and those who are skilled help build the Mishkan [Tabernacle] under the direction of Bezalel and Oholiab. (35:4-38:20)
A statistical summary of the materials used for the Tabernacle and an account of producing the priestly vestments are recorded. Moses blesses the Israelites for the work they did. (38:21-39:42)
Upon God’s instruction, Moses sets up the Mishkan and the priests are anointed and consecrated. (40:1-33)
A description is given of a cloud that covers the Mishkan by day and a fire that burns by night, indicating God’s Presence therein. (40:33-38)

Commentary: https://reformjudaism.org/torah/portion/vayakheil-pkudei
Haftarah: Ezekiel 45:16-25 [historic: Ezekiel 45:16-46:18]

Monday, 6 March, 20:00 (zoom)
Purim Online Megillah Reading
Be 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, 19:30
Conference of Rabbi Delphine Horvilleur

Friday, 10 March, 19:00-22:00
Kabbalat Shabbat
Our Purim dinner is moved to Sunday lunchtime (see below).
Notre dîner de Pourim est reporté à un déjeuner dimanche (voir plus bas).

Sunday, 12 March, 10:30-12:30 (synagogue)
Talmud Torah (education for kids) followed by Family Purim Celebration and community lunch (12:30)
Activités de Pourim pour enfants et déjeuner communautaire (12h30)
PLEASE REGISTER BY EMAIL BY 9 MARCH
ENREGISTREZ-VOUS PAR COURRIEL D’ICI LE 9 MARS

Torah Weekly Portion
Ki Tisa
כִּי תִשָּׂא
When You Take a Census
Exodus 30:11−34:35
Summary
Moses takes a census of the Israelites and collects a half-shekel from each person (30:11-16)
God tells Moses to construct a water basin and to prepare anointing oil and incense for the ordination of the priests. Bezalel and Oholiab, skilled artisans, are assigned to make objects for the priests and the Tabernacle. (30:17-31:11)
The Israelites are instructed to keep Shabbat as a sign of their covenant with God. God gives Moses the two tablets of the Pact. (31:12-18)
The Israelites ask Aaron to build them a Golden Calf. Moses implores God not to destroy the people and then breaks the two tablets of the Pact on which the Ten Commandments are written when he sees the idol. God punishes the Israelites by means of a plague. (32:1-35)
Moses goes up the mountain with a blank set of tablets for another 40 days so that God will again inscribe the Ten Commandments. Other laws, including the edict to observe the Pilgrimage Festivals, are also revealed. (34:1-28)
Moses comes down from the mountain with a radiant face. (34:29-35)

Commentary: https://reformjudaism.org/torah/portion/ki-tisa
Haftarah: Ezekiel 36:22-36 [historic: Ezekiel 36:16-38]

Wednesday, 1 March, 19:00-20:30 (zoom)
Introduction to Judaism Course

Friday, 3 March, 19:00-20:30
Kabbalat Shabbat

Sunday, 5 March, 10:30-12:30 (synagogue)
Talmud Torah (education for kids)

Torah Weekly Portion
T’tzaveh
תְּצַוֶּה
[You] Shall Further Instruct
Exodus 27:20−30:10
Summary
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, Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar, are chosen to serve as priests. (28:1)
God instructs Moses to make special clothes for the priests. (28:2-43)
Aaron and his sons are ordained in a seven-day ceremony (29:1-29:46)
Aaron is commanded to burn incense on an acacia altar every morning and evening. (30:1-10)

Commentary: https://reformjudaism.org/torah/portion/ttzaveh
Haftarah: Esther 7:1-10; 8:15-17 [historic: I Samuel 15:2-34]

Wednesday, 22 February, 19:00-20:30 (zoom)
Introduction to Judaism Course

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

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

Torah Weekly Portion T’rumah
תְּרוּמָה
Gifts
Exodus 25:1−27:19
Summary
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 of the Ark, table, and menorah are provided. (25:10-40)
Detailed directions are given on how to build the Tabernacle. (26:1-27:19)

Commentary: https://reformjudaism.org/torah/portion/trumah
Haftarah: I Kings 5:26-6:13

Friday, 17 February, 19:00-20:30
Kabbalat Shabbat

Torah Weekly Portion
Mishpatim
מִשְׁפָּטִים
[These Are the] Rules
Exodus 21:1−24:18
Summary
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, rules of sacrificial offerings, and the prohibition against boiling a kid in its mother’s milk. (23:10-19)
The people assent to the covenant. Moses, Aaron, Nadab, Abihu, and seventy elders of Israel ascend the mountain and see God. Moses goes on alone and spends forty days on the mountain. (24:1-18)

Commentary: https://reformjudaism.org/torah/portion/mishpatim
Haftarah: II Kings 12:5-16 [historic: II Kings 12:1-17]