January 21, 2020 • Volume 17 No. 30 |
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In the V’shamru prayer on Shabbat we read:
“ U’vayom hashvi-i shavat vayinafash…and on the seventh day God ceased from work and was refreshed. “
It strikes one odd, that God needed time to ‘be refreshed’ after Creation. And, if indeed, God required a time for renewal, how much more so do we need Shabbat for our time of rejuvenation.
On January 6th, our country experienced an unprecedented upheaval in the insurrection that took place at the Capital. The democratic DNA of our country was being altered and all we could do was watch our screens. Many awaited yesterday’s inauguration with concern and trepidation that a second insurrection would be attempted. Happily, instead, the country experienced a day of renewal. Whether one voted red, blue, or purple, one could not escape the dignity, calm, and hopeful nature of yesterday’s inauguration. As several articles stated, it was a return to a more optimistic time—striving together to create a more perfect Union.
As many know, Hebrew gematria is assigning a numerical value to words or phrases. Yesterday, the number of the day was 46—as Joseph R. Biden, Jr became the 46th President of the United States. May the four phrases below—each equaling 46 in gematria, become blessings for us and the President. May he and we be praised for the good we will do…May we bring honor upon each other and upon ourselves.
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Don't miss TEMPLE ISRAEL
and COMMUNITY events below.
Scroll down to see more!
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Shabbat Services: Friday, Saturday |
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Friday, January 22
6:00 pm Shabbat Evening Service / Shabbat Shirah (Casual Welcome and Conversation at 5:45 pm via ZOOM Meeting ID: 885 5732 2368, Passcode: 7wW055) via LiveStream
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Saturday, January 23
9:00 am Shabbat Torah Study and Morning Blessings (Shabbat Greetings at 8:50 am) with Rabbi Hirsch via ZOOM
Meeting ID: 820 2427 9550, Passcode: 2uRykB, and via LiveStream
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Click for the online Shabbat Leaflet
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Temple Israel On-Going Programming |
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Daily Check-Ins next week will be Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday.
You can find the check-ins on the Temple Facebook page or in Connections on the Temple Website.
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Kehillah Shirah on Thursdays, 10:30 am via ZOOM ON-GOING.
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The Responsa Class is an opportunity to spend some study time with Rabbi Hirsch, on Fridays 9:00 am, discussing thought-provoking and interesting issues. Connect via ZOOM: Meeting ID: 206 879 5603 Passcode: 3GAeKM.
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Kehillah Shabbat on Friday, 10:30 am via ZOOM ON-GOING.
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Saturday, January 30, 8:00 pm
Temple Israel Trivia Night - sponsored by Sisterhood. ALL INVITED!
Prizes! Fun! Connecting!
Deadline: Saturday, January 30th, 9:00 am!
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Its not just the day ... it's a season!
Pick a project, make a difference, make a mitzvah!
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"Love in a Box" is hosting a zoom decoupage session on Wednesday, February 17th. Please RSVP.
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"Project Linus" blankets must be done by Friday, February 19th.
Please participate! Click here for timely information!
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Starting NOW, and on-going!
Brotherhood & Sisterhood are sending you a challenge!
During this pandemic, food challenge and food insecurity has risen to a crisis level. Families and children are going to sleep hungry.
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Thursday, February 25, 7:00 pm
We’re coming back! Join us for the Purim Spiel & Megillah Reading.
Purchase Mishloach Manot bags...the Purim Mitzvah! Orders must be placed on, or before, Friday February 12th.
More details will be shared, so visit the Purim event page often to find out more details!
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Get Ready ... In April!
Sisterhood Common Read
The book chosen for the Sisterhood Common Read is An Innocent Bystander: The Killing of Leon Klinghoffer, by Julie Salamon.
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Check out the Tu B'Shevat Childrens' Books
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Library books are available for request and can be held at the front desk for pickup.
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Dedicating the ISRAEL FORUM COLLECTION at the New Rochelle Public Library
TONIGHT January 21, 7:00 pm via ZOOM
You are cordially invited to be part of the historic dedication of the new ISRAEL FORUM COLLECTION at the New Rochelle Public Library with the
- Mayor of New Rochelle, Noam Bramson
- Acting Israel Consul General of NY, Israel Nitzan
- Library Director, Thomas Geoffino
- NRPL Board President, Diedre Gray-Clark ...as well as other community leaders.
Cantor Schloss was asked to prepare music for this event and Dani Saril will be singing hatikvah. So please join us!
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Sunday January 31, 6:30 - 7:30 pm |
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Hosted by Interfaith Council for New Americans in Westchester (ICNAW), and Temple Israel of New Rochelle, among other local Temples
Meet two brothers who have been resettled, along with their families, in Westchester through HIAS with the support of ICNAW.
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To reach Temple Israel clergy or staff, click here.
Visit our website for more information.
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