In the scene where Jacob wrestles, the language is ambiguous. Is Jacob wrestling an angel? Esau? His own alter ego? What is happening here? 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:
The Hero(ine)’s Journey
The story of Dina in Vayishlach (Gen. 32:4-36:43) is incredibly painful, and was often used to warn women to stay home, under the control of their male relatives. But The Red Tent and other modern retellings have given Dina (and others like her) a voice. What do we gain from telling stories of women going out on their own adventures?
Our Shabbat morning service begins at 10 am in our sanctuary, and you can join us in person or on Livestream. Alan Bulotsky will read Torah, Marci Shaw will read Haftorah, and I will offer a teaching. 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!
