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Our Torah portion this week begins with the verse: "You shall instruct the Israelites to bring you clear oil of beaten olives for lighting, for kindling lamps regularly."
In Judaism, light is a symbol for many things. It is a symbol for Torah, it is a sign of God's presence, and it is also a symbol for life, for the presence of our fellow human beings. Interestingly enough, every sanctuary around the world has, hanging over its ark, a ner tamid, an ever-burning lamp. A reminder, as we sit here in our own synagogue, of just how much we need one another, and of just how much light and warmth is created when we gather together to pray, study, and sing as a community.
And, just as there is the light we experience out in the world, there is also the light that shines deep within each one of us. How do we keep that inner light burning brightly? How do we kindle the light of our soul, of our spirit, "regularly?"
Friday evening, our Kabbalat Shabbat service begins at 6:30 pm, and will include a special blessing for those born in the month of February.
Shabbat morning, Torah Study (9:00 am) and Spice Up Your Judaism (10:30 am) will be led by congregant Carl Viniar. Shabbat afternoon, during our 5:45 pm service, we will celebrate the B'nai Mitzvah of Zoey Fleishman, and Kasey and Trey Shaw.
And, don't forget to mark your calendars for our annual Purim Dis-service and Shpiel - Wednesday, February 28 beginning at 7:00 pm.
L'shalom,
Rabbi Jennifer L. Frenkel
If you wish to have a Mi Shebeirach said during our Shabbat services, please let us know by noon each Friday so we can give the names to the rabbis.
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WE CELEBRATE
The B'nai Mitzvah of
Zoey Fleishman
daughter of Heidi Weinroth & Steven Fleishman
Kasey Shaw & Trey Shaw
children of
Alison Weinroth & Kevin Shaw
The Birth of
Lincoln Thomas d'Arcy
great-grandson of Selma Hochman
great-nephew of Cantor Anita Hochman
Aviva Lynn Blazar
daughter of Eric & Christine Blazar
The Marriage of
David Dinsey & Amanda Rothstein
granddaughter of Irving Fleisher
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THE WEEK AHEAD
Friday, February 23
6:30 pm Kabbalat Shabbat Service (Sanctuary)
We celebrate February birthdays.
Please join us for pre-service refreshments starting at 6:00 pm.
Saturday, February 24
9:00 am Torah Study, led by Carl Viniar (Chapel)
10:30 am
Spice Up Your Judaism, led by Carl Viniar (Chapel)
5:45 pm Shabbat Afternoon Service (Sanctuary)
B'nai Mitzvah of Zoey Fleishman, Kasey Shaw & Trey Shaw
Monday, February 26
7:30 pm Education & Youth Committee Meeting (Room 18)
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Please click on each event name for more information or to register for that event.
...And The Walls Came Tumbling Down, led by Yossi Afek
Wednesdays, February 28 and March 7, 14, 21 & 28, 10:30 am
Shabbat Mishpacha (Family Shabbat)
Friday, March 9 - Dinner 5:30 pm; Service 6:30 pm
Sunday Sessions with Rabbi Hirsh: Spiritual Preparation for Pesach
Sunday, March 11, 9:30 am
Saturday, March 17, 8:00 pm
A Hero In Heaven
Tuesday, March 20, 7:00 pm
Passover Shuk
Sunday, March 25, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Tuesday, March 27, 6:00-9:00 pm
Wednesday, March 28, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Passover - First Seder: Friday, March 30
Our Shabbat service will NOT be held.
Need a place to go for a Passover seder? Have an extra seat at your table? Contact the synagogue office at 856-424-4220 to be matched up with fellow congregants.
Alex & the Kaleidoscope
Sunday, April 8, 2:00 pm
Scholar-in-Residence Weekend with Rabbi Kenneth Kanter
Friday & Saturday, April 13 & 14
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Michelle Bross
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Congregation M'kor Shalom
850 Evesham Road
Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
(856) 424-4220
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