GEMILUTH CHASSODIM NEWSLETTER
ON THE TEMPLE CALENDAR

For This Week of April 9th, 2021
A NOTE FROM RABBI SIROTY


Finally, with our extended family all fully-vaccinated, we are going to Los Angeles for an over-due visit, after 19 long months. Truly a shehecheyanu moment.

We are leaving Tuesday April 13 and will return on April 21st.

I have made arrangements for our congregation to be able to join
Temple Sinai in New Orleans for Shabbat Services on Friday April 16th at 6pm.

Friday April 16th at 6pm Central

 
Meeting ID: 782 753 060 

Passcode: 076598 

As always, I am available for urgent matters on my phone, via text and voicemail
at 310 800-4243.

L'Shalom,

Rabbi Raina

 
Shabbat Services in the sanctuary and on Zoom
Friday, April 9th at 6pm

Rabbi Raina Siroty is inviting you to join us in the sanctuary and on Zoom at 6pm for

Shabbat Services 

Friday April 9th at 6pm Central


Meeting ID: 251 868 1038 

Password: 001859 


This Weeks Torah Portion

On the eighth day Moses called Aaron and his sons, and the elders of Israel.
Leviticus 9:1-11:47

Summary:

  • Aaron and his sons follow Moses' instructions and offer sacrifices so that God will forgive the people. (9:1-24)

  • Two of Aaron's sons, Nadab and Abihu, offer "alien fire" to God. God punishes these two priests by killing them immediately. (10:1-3)

  • God forbids Moses, Aaron, and his surviving sons from mourning but commands the rest of the people to do so. Priests are told not to drink alcohol before entering the sacred Tabernacle and are further instructed about making sacrifices. (10:4-20)

  • Laws are given to distinguish between pure and impure animals, birds, fish, and insects. (11:1-47)


Our Congregation Lovingly Remembers...


WEEK ENDING APRIL 10
 
*Harry Marrus
*Alte Carch
Edward Curtis Clapham
Barry Cohen
Carol Hinchin
*David S. Mann
Belle Goldman Fine
Judah Joseph Dampf
David Seiss
Emile Skye
Dave Sherman
David Bleikamp
Herbert John Spirp
*Victor Heuman
James Strauss
Daniel Siroty
 
WEEK ENDING APRIL 17
 
*Essie Deckler
Augusta E. Lehman
Lewis S. Alcus
*Sam C. Weiss
*Jacob Marcus
*Josephine Weil Gandelman
Cecelia Lehman
*Jeannette H. Broida
*Paul M. Lisso
*Joe Dover
*Evelyn Pincus
Essie Rosenthal Mann
Sam Mendelsohn
Alice Mendelsohn
*Caroline Weil
Bernice Mansberg Wahlder
Robert Mykoff
A. B. Bindursky
*Lillie Weil Malachowsky
*Bertha Sackman
*Helen Stern
*Dr. Ralph Lampert
Dora Haven
Sam Sherman
Erna Fuhrer Wofsey
Deogene Savoie


*A light will burn on our bronze Memorial board

May their memories be for a blessing


OUR TEMPLE COMMUNITY PRAYS FOR
THE HEALING OF BODY, MIND AND SPIRIT

For all those infected and affected by Coronavirus,

and for,

Marla Banta
Robert Banta
Kristine Baum
Phyllis Berenhaus
Darren Blatt
Mary Beth Caplan
Gayle Brignac
Randy Brigs
Nathan Dayan
Doris Greene
Susan Israel
Viola Jonson
Greg Manteris
Michael Myers
John Texada
Please visit our website section 'HEALING PRAYERS' linked below for the prayer for healing, Mi Shebeirach as recorded by our Rabbi Cantor Raina Siroty. https://www.jewishtemple.org/healing-prayers

*If anyone knows of someone who is in need of a Mi Shebeirach prayer, please email the rabbi and she will mention their name in our bulletin, as well as at Friday night services. Their names will continue to be mentioned and listed until it is requested that their name be removed.
ZOOM WITH RABBI RAINA
WEDNESDAY APRIL 21st at 10am

Rabbi Raina Siroty is inviting you to join on Zoom on
Wednesdays at 10am for

for an informal Zoom Chat


Meeting ID: 251 868 1038 

Password: 001859 



Benjamin Kaplan • April 8
Art Williams • April 9
Brad Kirzner • April 10
Mimi Phillips • April 15
Mariah Fine • April 21
Judy Task • April 25

Michelle & Juanita Graham • April 9
Pam & Lee Rubin • April 25
OUR TREE OF LIFE



A leaf on our Tree of Life is a wonderful way to honor family and friends.

BIRTHDAYS-BAT/BAR MITZVAHS-ANNIVERSARIES-BABY NAMINGS-SPECIAL LIFE EVENTS

A leaf is $150.00 and can be given by one or more people. 

  Contact: Kim Bindursky
  318 613-1647 


 krb@bestmetalrecyclers.com

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HIPAA, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 is to guarantee patient privacy, which is good for the patient because it protects their confidentiality, but not very helpful when the Temple is trying to find patients. Please do not assume that we know you are in the hospital or that the Chaplains Office has contacted the Temple or the Rabbi, even if a chaplain has visited you. PLEASE, I want to be able to visit you. I want to be able to offer you the solace and perspective of our tradition. The Temple wants to let you know that we care, but that can only happen when we know where you are. 

Thank you,

Rabbi Raina Siroty
Congregation Gemiluth Chassodim | Rabbi Cantor Raina Siroty | 318.445.3655