This week’s parsha gives us Jacob’s extraordinary vision and his famous quote, “God was in this place and I did not know it!” What did Jacob see, and what might it mean? Our Friday night service begins at 6:00 pm and concludes around 6:50 pm. 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:
Ethical Wills—What is our legacy?
This week’s parsha is Vayeitzei (Gen. 28:10-32:3), in which most of Jacob’s children are born. How do we pass on what we’ve learned to our children and grandchildren? What kind of legacy do we want to leave behind to those who come after us?
Our Shabbat morning service begins at 10 am in our sanctuary, and you can join us in person or on Livestream. Services will be led by Sam Evans and Marci Shaw, Reva Stickler will be second gabbai, Marvin Wolfert will read Torah, Carol Turkewitz will read Haftorah, and Nancy Swartz will offer a teaching on ethical wills. Thank you to everyone who has stepped up to make this service a success! 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
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!
