As we move into this week right after celebrating our M'kor Cares Shabbat, it is rather interesting that we encounter the Torah portion of
Tazria - all about various skin diseases and rashes, and the various markings that make one "unclean" and, therefore, sent into isolation for a period of time.
As you can imagine, only the luckiest of B'nai Mitzvah students receive this portion!
But, in all honesty, there's a powerful message in the words of Torah this week - of how we care for one another at our weakest and most vulnerable moments, and how we wish to be cared for ourselves. How fitting that this portion falls as April, National Healthcare Decisions month, comes to an end. It is a vitally important discussion about some of the most sacred choices we have - of how we, and our loved ones, choose to live.
I hope you'll join Cantor Hochman and me
Friday evening for our
Kabbalat Shabbat service (6:30 pm). We will be joined this week by our Shabbat Chavurah Ensemble, and we will celebrate our April birthdays.
Shabbat morning, Rabbi Hirsh will be leading our
Torah Study session, beginning at 9:00 am, and our
Spice Up Your Judaism program on "An Introduction to Jewish Meditation" at 10:15 am. Our
Shabbat morning service will take place in the Sanctuary at 10:30 am, led by Rabbi Frenkel and Cantor Hochman, as we celebrate the Bat Mitzvah of Brooke Shapiro.
And, Saturday evening, join your friends for a great night of
Quizzo here at M'kor Shalom. This is our 4th Quizzo night, and it is always so much fun with some good, friendly competition!
As we move into Spring and many end-of-year ceremonies and programs, please make sure to check the online
synagogue calendar often for a list of not-to-be-missed upcoming events!
L'shalom,
Rabbi Jennifer L. Frenkel
