As Israel continues to fight back against Hamas’s horrific attacks, we join with Jews around the world this Shabbat in loving support of our Israeli brethren. Our services will feature prayers, songs, and poems on these themes, and we will include an empty chair dedicated to one of the hostages, whose name will be added to our mishebeirach list. Each of the hostages is being adopted by a different community around the world, and we pray for their safe return.
KABBALAT SHABBAT:
Going the Distance
In this week’s Torah portion, Abraham makes a covenant with God and learns prophecies about both the joys and the trials his descendants will experience. Does this foreknowledge change anything for Abraham? 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:
The Journey, not the Destination
This week, we read Parshat Lech Lecha (Gen. 12:1-17:27), in which Abraham takes several sidetracks in his journey to the land that God will show him. What can these detours teach us about our own winding paths?
Our Shabbat morning service begins at 10 a.m. in our sanctuary, and you can join us in person or on Livestream. Marvin Wolfert will read Torah and Joe Doniger will read Haftorah. Services will conclude around noon and will be followed by a kiddush luncheon.
Shabbat Shalom, Rabbi Lisa Feld
Security Reminders
B’nai Tikvah takes the safety & security of our community seriously, and asks all of us to do our part. Please bring your fob with you to every service or program for security purposes. Please DO NOT hold the door open for someone you do not recognize.
Simcha Shabbat & Kiddush
Simcha Shabbat - 1st Shabbat of each month. Share your family's celebratory moments with the congregation by helping sponsor kiddush. More info
And we know that there are times when congregants and families simply want to sponsor kiddush outside of our monthly Simcha Shabbat. To acknowledge a special occasion, such as a yahrzeit or other important event, simply go to our Donations webpage
Alternative Shabbat Programs
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!
