In Parshat Vayigash, Joseph reveals himself to his brothers and finally reunites with his father. The ancient commentators imagine Joseph making some startling discoveries about how his family has remembered him during their years apart. How do we hold on to memories of those who are long gone? Our Friday night service begins at 6:00 p.m. and concludes around 6:50 p.m. This week I will lead the davening and share a teaching.
Our service is designed to create a buffer between the work week and Shabbat rest. We aim to make the atmosphere like a family shabbat table complete with Candle Lighting, Blessing one another, Kiddush, and Motzei. Before and after the service we take time to check in with one another and share greetings (feel free to log on early). Our service has been abridged for ZOOM but includes familiar and new melodies, readings from the margins of the siddur, and some learning.
SHABBAT MORNING:
Saying Goodbye to the Family Story
Parshat Vayigash (Gen. 44:18-47:27) the second-to-last parsha in the Book of Genesis, includes a list of all 70 members of Jacob’s family and their relationships as the family travels down to Egypt. What surprises are hidden in this list, and what can it tell us about the family story we’ve been following since Abraham’s first appearance in the Torah?
Our Shabbat morning service begins at 10 a.m. in our sanctuary, and you can join us in person or on Livestream. Linda Dietrich will read Torah, Heidi Wortzman will read Haftorah, and I will offer a teaching. Services will conclude around noon and will be followed by a kiddush luncheon sponsored by Harry and Linda Dietrich in honor of their 60th anniversary.
Shabbat Shalom, Rabbi Lisa Feld
Simcha Shabbat & Kiddush
We encourage you to sponsor a kiddush to mark a simcha, celebrate a birthday, anniversary, commemorate a yahrzeit, honor an individual's accomplishment, or just to enhance our Shabbat. Since not every kiddush is sponsored, we hope you will consider a contribution to the kiddush fund so we can provide a kiddush every week. All sponsors are much appreciated and will be acknowledged.
We have streamlined this process to make it easier than ever-- come see our new kiddush sponsorship page on the website!
Starbucks Shabbat: Saturdays at 12 PM onZOOM Enjoy an informal cup of joe while discussing various topics from the weekly parsha to current events. No RSVP needed; come regularly or pop in!
