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April 14-15, 2023
24 Nisan 5783
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Shalom AKSE Congregants and Friends of AKSE: | |
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This newsletter is coming a bit late because of the end of Pesach just last night. I hope you are enjoying the taste of chametz.
The Torah portion this Shabbat is Shemini. We hope to welcome you at our in-person Shabbat services. Kabbalat Shabbat services on Friday start at 6 p.m. Shabbat morning services are at 9 a.m. Saturday. Shabbat afternoon services (Mincha/Ma'ariv) are at 7:20 p.m. Saturday this week.
On Saturday morning, AKSE will have a Partnership Minyan Service. At this service both men and women will read Torah. In addition, women may lead other parts of the service that are not obligatory for men. This service will have a mechitza; there is no mixed seating.
The Torah Talk this Shabbat is being given by Mark Wagman. His topic is "The Path Matters."
This Shabbat's printed newsletter, which will be available at services, may also be viewed online here. You will find candle lighting, service and Havdalah times, service leaders, Torah and Haftorah readings, and this week's Yahrzeits there.
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WELCOME RABBI ABE THIS SHABBAT
It is our pleasure to welcome Rabbi Abe and his fiancée, Ariel Hauptman, this Shabbat. Rabbi Abe will officiate at services Friday evening, Saturday morning, and Saturday afternoon. Please help us welcome them. Rabbi Abe will officially assume the position of Spiritual Leader of AKSE on July 1.
Please note that Tuesday is Yom Hashoah--Holocaust Remembrance Day. There are two community-wide events that day--an observance at noon in downtown Wilmington at Freedom Plaza and a concert at 7:30 p.m. at the Wilmington Music School. See details below.
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Shabbat Shalom!
Martin
Martin Cohn
AKSE President
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ARTICLE BY YOSSI GEVIR WITH REFLECTIONS ON ISRAEL@75
Yossi Gevir, son of Rabbi Leonard and Gladys Gewirtz, z"l, has written an excellent article for the April issue of Jewish Living Delaware with his reflections on Israel@75. As many of you know, Yossi grew up in Wilmington and made aliyah 45 years ago. He is in the leadership at Yad Vashem. Yossi continues to maintain contact with AKSE in a number of ways, including receiving our email newsletters.
You can read his article online here.
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THIS WEEK'S VIRTUAL EVENTS
Friday, April 21 at 8 AM--Shacharit and Hallel (ROSH CHODESH IYAR)
Connection to all AKSE virtual events is the same (unless otherwise indicated) - either of two options:
1) Video and Audio on PC, tablet, or smartphone
Click on this link to join Zoom meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6280813362
2) Phone
Dial in to +1 646-558-8656 and input Meeting ID: 628 081 3362
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IN-PERSON SHABBAT SERVICES
This Friday & Saturday, April 14 & 15
PLACE: Our home at 2412 Pennsylvania Avenue, Wilmington, DE 19806. Find it on Google Maps here. Our building entrance faces the parking lot behind Immanuel Church. Park on the side of the lot in front of our building. In the rare instance that there are no available parking spots there, use overflow parking nearby in the areas described here.
SERVICE TIMES:
Friday at 6 PM - Mincha, Kabbalat Shabbat, Ma'ariv
Saturday at 9 AM - Shacharit, Torah reading, Musaf (PARTNERSHIP MINYAN)
Saturday at 7:20 PM - Mincha, Study, Ma'ariv
Saturday at 8:22 PM - Havdalah
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IN-PERSON MINCHA SERVICE
Tuesdays at 3:30 PM
Join us for a weekly Mincha service. The services are in the Siegel JCC Kehillah Lounge (to the left of the JCC Lobby--formerly called the Senior Lounge). Thank you to our friends at the JCC for making this space available to us.
If the weather is nice, we will hold services outside in the courtyard adjacent to the Kehillah Lounge. Please note that face masks are now recommended but not required.
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IN-PERSON SHACHARIT SERVICE
Thursdays at 9 AM
We are holding Shacharit services with Torah reading on Thursday mornings, in our building at 2412 Pennsylvania Ave. Please plan to join us
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The AKSE Education Committee is continuing a new program on Shabbat mornings. Torah Talks are taking the place of sermons or Divrei Torah. These talks are being led by members of the AKSE community, as well as by members of the wider Jewish community.
A variety of formats are available to those who volunteer to lead Torah Talks: traditional Divrei Torah, short discussions of ethical or historical questions raised by the text, reflections on seasonal holidays and traditions, and talks that connect with the speakers’ personal interests and expertise in Jewish culture. Our goal is to bring variety, innovation, and creativity to Shabbat learning. Look for announcements of the speakers and topics for upcoming Torah Talks in future Shofars and email newsletters.
Read more about the Torah Talk program in this article published in the March issue of Jewish Living Delaware.
If you have wisdom to share, a favorite parsha to delve into, or a special interest to showcase, please get in touch with Lisa Elliott (lelliott50@comcast.net) or Harriet Ainbinder (haza@verizon.net) to schedule your Torah Talk.
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Office Hours
Our office hours are 10 AM to 2 PM Monday to Thursday (except holidays). During these times our Office Manager 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. 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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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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Fundraising Opportunity for AKSE
and Savings for You
House of Kosher at 9806 Bustleton Ave.
in Philadelphia, 215-677-8100
House of Kosher is a kosher supermarket in northeast Philly. They offer a complete line of kosher foods--meat, dairy, prepared foods, pizza, sushi, baked goods, and packaged foods. Several of our congregants already shop there.
Here's the win-win opportunity:
1) Just mention our Shopper Code 2705 when you check out--2% of your purchase will be credited to AKSE. Applies each time you shop on any amount.
2) Any first-time customer who mentions our Shopper Code will receive a 10% discount on their shopping over $100.
They also deliver (for a fee) and offer catering. We will let everyone know if they begin regular deliveries to Delaware.
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