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Community Passover Seder
Saturday, April 15 at 5:45 pm. Rabbi Jeremy Simons will officiate. Our community Passover seder will be held at our temple on Saturday, April 15 at 5:45 pm. Reservations are required by April 8. Click here for the reservation form. Please note that you should fill out the form on your computer, then PRINT THE FORM and…
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PesARK Store is Open!
Just arrived: kosher for Passover Horseradish ($3 a bottle) matzah toilet seat covers—LET MY PEOPLE GO towels trimmed with matzah material matzah mitt and gloves In the shop: seder plates award winning Pesach books for of all ages charoset dishes (of you could use for horse radish, honey, et lucite matzah holders matzah crumb buster…
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A Special Letter From The Rabbi
Dear Friends, Today, as I write these words (it’s Sunday), it is the first day of Elul, the last month of the Jewish year and the beginning of the New Year season. It is customary during this month to recite Psalm 27 every day (download the text in English and Hebrew here) and to blow…
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Celebrate Shavuot This Week
Saturday, June 11, 7:00pm — ?? Tikkun Leil Shavuot Celebrate Shavuot! When the Israelites were about to receive the Torah, it is said that they fell asleep and had to wakened by Moses. Since then, it’s a tradition to stay awake all night and study holy texts on Shavuot. Here’s our schedule for Saturday night: 7:00 Shabbat…
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Counting of the Omer: A note from Rabbi Jacob
Dear Friends, This year, I invite you to join with me in focusing attention on the Counting of the Omer. Counting the Omer is a Jewish practice that has meaning on many levels. On the simplest level, it is simply a matter of counting out the days–49 days–between Passover and Shavuot. On a spiritual level,…
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Mishloach Manot for Purim
The Sisterhood is offering everyone the opportunity to take part in a wonderful and traditional mitzvah… the giving of mishloach manot [miʃˈlo.aχ maˈnot]. Mishloach manot (literally, “the sending of portions”) are bags filled with sweets and treats that Jews are supposed to distribute to friends and loved ones at Purim. The Sisterhood will prepare mishloach manot bags…
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Purim
Family Megillah Reading Friday, March 6 at 6pm Join us on Friday, March 6 at 6pm for a family megillah reading. The megillah reading will be followed by a potluck dinner (dairy/veggie/kosher fish). If you’re feeling festive, feel free to come in costume! Purim Carnival Sunday, March 8 at 1pm Please join Temple Shalom Religious…
