Three angels appear in this week’s parsha, each with a particular mission to fulfill. What does our tradition teach us about angels? 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:
Questioning the Destruction
This week, we read Parshat Vayera (Gen. 18:1-22:24), in which Abraham argues back and forth with God in an attempt to save Sodom from destruction, but accepts without question God’s demand that he sacrifice his son Isaac. Why does Abraham act so differently in these two situations? What might this tell us about his relationship with God?
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 Kayla Friedman in honor of her special birthday.
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!
