June 18-19, 2021
9 Tammuz 5781
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Shalom AKSE Congregants and Friends of AKSE:
The Parsha for this Shabbat is Chukat. In his sermon, Rabbi Saks relates a highly relevant lesson from Torah--that a nation is larger than any one person.
Our first in-person services in our new building were a major success. The attendees, including more than 35 on Shabbat morning, were thrilled to see each other "in the flesh" and to experience our beautiful new home. The first floor rooms are an inspiring space that is just the right size for us. Following services, a minimum contact Kiddush was enjoyed by all. Our next Shabbat services will take place June 25 and 26. No sign ups are required.
Our "Bring Your Shoes to Shul" project continues at our new building. Please consider participating, especially as we begin to hold activities there. See details here.
As a reminder, it is time to order New Year's honey greetings. See details below for separate Sisterhood projects 1) to send greetings with one jar of honey to each member of our AKSE family, and 2) to send greetings and jars of honey to non-member family and friends.
SAVE THE DATE - July 25 at 1 p.m. at the Siegel JCC. Faith Brown and Family invite the community to a Celebration of Life for Louis Brown. See announcement below.
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VIRTUAL EVENTS THIS WEEK
Friday, June 18 at 6:30 p.m. -- Kabbalat Shabbat, Torah reading (1st Aliyah), D'var Torah
Saturday, June 19 at 9:30 p.m. -- Ma'ariv, Havdalah
Wednesday, June 23 -- Parsha & Pizza--Mincha at 5:45 p.m., class at 6 p.m.
Thursday, June 24 -- History class--Dead Sea Scrolls--Mincha at 5:45 p.m., class at 6 p.m.
Connection to all AKSE events is the same - either of two options:
1) Video and Audio on PC, tablet, or smartphone
Click on this link to join Zoom meeting:
2) Phone
Dial in to +1 646-558-8656 and input Meeting ID: 628 081 3362
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IN-PERSON OUTDOOR MINCHA SERVICE
Tuesdays, June 22 and 29 at 3:30 p.m.
Join us for an outdoor Mincha service. The services take place at the Siegel JCC, in the parking lot past the swimming pool.
If you would like to sit during the service, please bring a lawn chair or other portable chair; also, please bring a siddur. Consistent with current CDC regulations, mask wearing is only required for those who are not fully vaccinated.
If you plan to attend, please let Rabbi Saks know by texting or phoning him at 302-494-7928 or emailing him at stevensaks5@gmail.com. That way we can ensure a minyan and also inform you of any changes due to weather. A decision will be made by 12 noon on the day of the service in case of inclement weather.
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IN-PERSON SHABBAT SERVICES ARE BACK
Friday and Saturday, June 25-26
We held successful and well-attended in-person Shabbat services in our new building on June 11 and 12. The next services are planned for June 25 and 26. No sign ups are required. See full details on page 1 of the June Shofar.
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IN-PERSON SERVICES FOR THE FAST OF THE 17TH OF TAMMUZ
Sunday, June 27
We plan to hold services--both in-person in our building and via Zoom--in observance of the Fast of the 17th of Tammuz. Shacharit services will begin at 9 AM and Mincha/Ma'ariv services will begin at 6:30 PM on Sunday, June 27.
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SHABBAT - JUNE 18 & 19, 2021
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Candle lighting 8:15 P.M. |
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Sidrah of the Week
CHUKAT
Num. 19:1 - 22:1
Stone - p. 838
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Haftorah
Judges 11:1 - 33
Stone - p. 1187
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SHABBAT SERMON FROM RABBI SAKS
The Nation Is Larger Than Any One Person
Barring Moses and Aaron from entering the Promised Land was a necessary precondition for national success. View Rabbi Saks' sermon here.
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YAHRZEIT OBSERVANCES
This week we observe the Yahrzeit of the following individuals:
June 18 - Gemessie Z. Blume, Zvi Yehuda Milunsky, Isadore Slovin, Annette Tobey, Frances Wasserman
June 19 - Reba Abrams, Howard Stanfield
June 20 - Myrna Rubenstein, Dora Schultz, Fred Wormser
June 21 - Frances Ashman, Charlotte Wormser
June 22 - Lena Galperin, Steven Krigstein, Albert S. Seidel
June 23 - Joel Glazier, Jean Goldstein, Hilda Hirschhorn
June 24 - Rose Arsht, Pauline B. Salus
May their memory be for a blessing.
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SISTERHOOD ROSH HASHANAH HONEY PROJECT
On Friday, June 4 congregants received an email with AKSE Rosh Hashanah Honey Greetings in the subject line. This email guides you through the steps to send honey to all AKSE members for just $118 or designate certain individuals/families. You can even customize your greetings. The deadline to send honey to AKSE members is August 13th, so that we have time to prepare and mail out the lists of those who have contributed.
Payment may be made by check (payable to AKSE Sisterhood) or via credit card online. Checks should be mailed to: Adas Kodesch Shel Emeth, (Attention Sisterhood), 2412 Pennsylvania Avenue, Wilmington, DE 19806.
It's just as simple to send jars of honey to non-member friends and family all over the US by going to www.honeyfromtheheart.org/AKS. These jars cost $13 and delivery is free if you order before July 7th.
Now that we are in our new building, Sisterhood will be able to use the funds that we raise to support activities and events. Support Sisterhood and at the same time start the new year on a sweet note! If you have any questions about ordering either for AKSE members or others, email Sylvia Wagman at srwag8@comcast.net.
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Here's how to send honey greetings to fellow AKSE members:
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Here's how to send honey greetings to non-member family and friends:
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SAVE THE DATE:
CELEBRATION OF LIFE - LOUIS BROWN
Sunday, July 25 at 1 PM
Siegel JCC
Faith Brown and Family invite the community to attend a Celebration of Life for Louis Brown.
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RABBI SAKS IS AVAILABLE FOR IN-PERSON MEETINGS
Here is Rabbi Saks in his office in our new building. He welcomes in-person meetings there. To schedule a meeting, please contact him at stevensaks5@gmail.com or 302-494-7928 or through the shul office.
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THE DEAD SEA SCROLLS
History Course via Zoom by Rabbi Saks
Thursdays at 6 PM
If you missed previous lectures, you can view them here:
The Dead Sea Scrolls provide us with an invaluable window into the Judaism of the latter Second Temple Period. This is the Judaism from which modern Judaism and Christianity were born.
Based on the lecture series of Professor Lawrence Schiffman:
The Dead Sea Scrolls: The Truth Behind the Mystique.
Regularly on Thursdays at 6 PM. Lecture subjects are:
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The Qumran Library
Scandal and Publication
Sects of the Second Temple
The Halachic letter and the Sect’s
Founding
The Qumran Sect
Women and the Dead Sea Sect
Beliefs of the Sect
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Biblical Interpretation
The Torah During the Second Temple
The Messiah and the End of Time
The Temple Scroll
The Scrolls, Judaism and Christianity
Controversial Messianic Text
The Scrolls Today
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COVID-19 VACCINATIONS IN DELAWARE - EVERYONE 12+
You can go to Delaware (COVID-19) Vaccination Info for information about where to get a vaccine. There are three possible places to get the vaccine in Delaware: public vaccination events, pharmacies, and doctors.
Here are the links for several pharmacies currently giving COVID vaccines:
See other pharmacy options here. Some pharmacies are planning walk-in options.
You can also contact your doctor to ask whether he/she is offering vaccinations or can help direct you to where to get vaccinated.
Here are two websites that can help you identify locations near you with available vaccine appointments: vaccinefinder.org/search/ and vaccinespotter.org/DE/. Please note that the following individuals are also helping those eligible for the vaccine to schedule appointments. You can email them and leave your name, date of birth, and best phone number to contact you:
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The June 2021 SHOFAR is available online.
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Office Hours
Our office hours are 10 AM to 2 PM Monday to Thursday. During these times at least one of our office staff will be in the office and respond promptly to emails (office@AKSE.org and bookkeeper@AKSE.org) and phone calls (302-762-2705).
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Bring Your Shoes to Shul
Our successful shoe recycling project continues at our new location. C lean out your closets and start looking under your bed for gently used shoes. Every pair you recycle means shoes for those in need, extra funds for us, and less landfill waste. A triple mitzvah! See details here.
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Shop at Amazon and Earn Money for AKSE
Visit the AKSE website and scroll down to the "Shop at Amazon" link. Once this link is clicked, any purchases you make from Amazon will earn AKSE 4%-10% of your purchase total! See the AKSE website for further instruction. Let your friends and family know how easily they too can raise funds for AKSE!
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Purchase Gift Cards and Support AKSE
It's FAST ..... It's FUN ..... It's EASY. AKSE receives 5% of the face value of the gift card and it does not cost you a penny extra!
Gift Cards Available:
ShopRite, ACME, Super G ($50, $100 denominations),
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ADAS KODESCH SHEL EMETH
2412 Pennsylvania Ave.
Wilmington, DE 19806
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