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One of the things shared by most religious traditions is a "master story," a primary narrative that shapes, defines and informs what it means to belong to a particular community. For Jewish tradition, our "master story" is the Exodus from Egypt, from which the unfolding story of the Jewish people begins. (For a detailed analysis of "master stories" and "master narratives," click HERE).
This Shabbat is called "Shabbat HaHodesh," the Shabbat when we announce the impending arrival of the new moon of the month of Nisan (next Monday night, March 27), inaugurating the countdown to Pesach (Monday night, April 10).
By all indications, anecdotal as well as academic, attending a Pesach Seder (however formal or informal) is among the most widely observed of Jewish traditions. There are so many ways to tell the (master) story - for example, through song, poetry, play-acting, dance, props, and art.
Shabbat HaHodesh is a good time to remember that the mitzvah of the Seder is to "tell the story" - not to "read the [entire] Haggadah!" With a little advance preparation, each Seder can become an opportunity for those around the table to continue the conversation that began so long ago, as the ancient Israelites gathered on the eve of the Exodus to anticipate the blessings and the challenges of freedom. (Why must we tell stories? Click HERE.)
This Friday night at 6:30 pm we will share our Kabbalat Shabbat service, followed by M'korstock Unplugged featuring Sarah & the Arrows (reservations required; no walk-ins). Torah study on Shabbat morning begins at 9:00 am, led by Rabbi Frenkel. At 10:15 am, Sarah Rosenson will lead a special Spice Up Your Judaism exploring "Abraham and Isaac, Kierkegaard and Kant."
On Sunday morning there will be a Tot Shake and Bake at 10:30 am.
Shabbat Shalom!
Rabbi Richard Hirsh
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'not Mitzvah of
Hannah Armstrong
daughter of John & Jennifer Armstrong
Jacy Dickstein
daughter of Keith & Shari Dickstein
The Birth of
Emet Grai Rapaport
grandson of Richard & Erica King
Brayden James O'Neill
grandson of John & Marilyn Hailperin
WE REMEMBER
Eva Gutman
grandmother of Scott Gutman
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THE WEEK AHEAD
Friday, March 24
6:30 pm Kabbalat Shabbat Service (Sanctuary)
Please join us for pre-service refreshments starting at 6:00 pm.
8:00 pm
M'korstock Unplugged (Oneg Room)
Live music from Sarah & the Arrows, Dinner (BYOB) and Dessert.
Reservations required. We apologize that walk-ins cannot be accommodated.
Saturday, March 25
9:00 am Torah Study, led by Rabbi Frenkel (Chapel)
10:15 am
Spice Up Your Judaism, Celebrate Shabbat! (Social Hall)
Abraham and Isaac, Kierkegaard and Kant, led by Sarah Rosenson
10:30 am Shabbat Morning Service (Sanctuary)
Bat Mitzvah of Hannah Armstrong
5:45 pm Shabbat Afternoon Service (Sanctuary)
Bat Mitzvah of Jacy Dickstein
Sunday, March 26
10:30 am Music Committee Meeting (Boardroom)
10:30 am Tot Shake & Bake (Oneg Room)
Monday, March 27
7:00 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.
Win One-Year FREE Membership!
Raffle Drawing: Wednesday, May 17
, during Annual Congregational Meeting
$36 per raffle ticket. Click here to purchase tickets.
Jukebox Sunday Night
Sunday, April 2, 5:45 pm
Colin's Cadets Bake Sale
April 3-7
($1 per item)
Chrain Gang - Horseradish Preparation
Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday, April 3, 4 & 5, 6:30 pm
Passover Shuk - Horseradish, Wine & Gift Shop Sale
Tuesday, April 4, 7:00-9:00 pm
Wednesday, April 5, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm (ECC lobby) & 6:00-8:00 pm
Friday, April 7, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm (ECC)
Sunday, April 9, 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
Reminder: First Seder is Monday, April 10
Thursday, April 6, 5:15 pm
Spring Break Magic Show
Friday, April 14, 10:30 am
M'korCares Potluck Dinner & Shabbat Service
Friday, April 21
Quizzo ...on Broadway!
Saturday, April 29, 7:00 pm
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Michelle Bross
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Congregation M'kor Shalom
850 Evesham Road
Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
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