This Shabbat we begin to read the fifth and final book of the Torah, Sefer Devarim, the Book of Deuteronomy. As is indicated in its opening sentence, this book contains Moshe's final words of encouragement and inspiration to the Jewish people. Chapter 1, verse 1, states, "These are the words that Moses spoke to all Israel, on the other side of the Jordan."

Only this Jordan River is separating the children of Israel from their sacred homeland. And, as the people are soon to enter into the promised land, Moses reviews with them some of their history. He reminds them of our sacred ancestors. In chapter 1, verse 8, Moses invokes the names of our Patriarchs saying, "See! I have given the land before you; come and possess the land that God swore to your forefathers, to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, to give them and their children after them." 

Just as we may look back to the previous generations of our parents, grandparents, and beyond, in search of comfort or inspiration, our ancient ancestors by the banks of the Jordan River were already looking to their past, seeking the presence of the Patriarchs and Matriarchs to help usher them into their sacred land of Israel. 

Moshe inspired the people with these memories and stories. He made sure that they would be ready, both physically and spiritually, for the culmination of their journey. 

Although many centuries have passed, Moses continues to inspire us with these words, as we too can be made ready. Ready for all that life has to offer! 

Shabbat Shalom!

Cantor Zachary Konigsberg

[email protected]

917-696-0749

Yom Huledet Sameach

(Happy Birthday)

Guy Ben-Shabat

Alan Kugelmass

Susan Master

Kery Chariton

Herbert C Gecht

Happy Anniversary to:

Mitchell & Laura Firestein

Mark & Sue Ann Partnow

Barry & Rita Friedman

Gregg & Susan Serota

Sincere Condolences to

Ruth Scheuer and family

on the loss of her sister Frances Scheuer

May G-d comfort them with all the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem

Temple Sholom Upcoming ZOOM Events

Friends,

Please take a look and check the upcoming events for Temple Sholom.

Mark your calendars accordingly!

Services

Adult Education

Upcoming Events

Thursday, July 20th

Torah Discussion at 12pm (on zoom)

Banter with the Cantor at 5pm

 Mincha at 7pm (on zoom only)

Friday, July 21st

Shaharit at 930am

Kabbalat Shabbat/ Mincha at 7pm (on zoom only)

Saturday, July 22th

Shabbat Service at 10:00am

(in person as well as zoom and livestream)

Sunday, July 23th

Shaharit at 10am (on zoom only)

Monday, July 24th

 Mincha at 7pm (on zoom only)

Tuesday, July 25th

Wednesday, July 26th

Shaharit at 9:30am (on zoom only)

Erev Tisha B'va service at 8:30pm

(in person and on zoom)

Thursday, July 27th

Banter with the Cantor at 5pm

Tisha B'va service at 7pm

(in person and on zoom)

Friday, July 28th

Shaharit at 930am

Kabbalat Shabbat/Mincha at 7pm (on zoom only)

Saturday, July 29th

Shabbat Service at 10:00am

(in person as well as zoom and livestream)

Sunday, July 30th

Shaharit at 10am (on zoom only)

Monday, July 31st

Mincha at 7pm (on zoom only)

Tuesday, August 1st

Wednesday, August 2nd

Shaharit at 9:30am (on zoom only)

Mincha at 7pm (on zoom only)

Thursday, August 3rd

Torah Discussion at 12pm (on zoom)

Banter with the Cantor at 5pm

Mincha at 7pm (on zoom only)

Friday, August 4th

Shaharit at 930am

Kabbalat Shabbat/Mincha at 7pm (on zoom only)