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H desh Summer 2022
Sivan-Tamuz-Av-Elul 5782
From Rabbi Lerner Building a Vision Back in the olden days, many schools required students to memorize texts, particularly poetry. In my Jewish high school, this was especially true in our biblical studies courses. While there is debate around this pedagogic approach, there is no doubt that some of those passages, or parts of them, remain with me decades later. A salient example is the opening verses of the book of Isaiah. In verse one, the text reads:
“The prophecies of Isaiah son of Amoz, who prophesied concerning Judah and Jerusalem in the reigns of Uzziah, Jotham, Ah.az, and H.ezekiah, kings of Judah.” Here we find the root: h.et, zayin, heh twice - as a noun (h.azon) and as a verb (h.azah). It is a classic opening to a prophetic book (see Obadiah and Nah.um, for example), a superscription informing us that this is a book of prophecy - sacred and insightful that views the world differently.
Special June Saturdays June 4 LGBTQ+ Shabbat – Voices of Emunah Members will share their stories and experiences. Sponsored by the Keruv LGBTQ+ Inclusion Committee
June 4 – Shavuot Dinner; ceremony honoring our high school graduates and volunteer teachers, followed by learning, programming for teens and adults, food and lots of fun, all night long!
June 11 – Juneteenth Shabbat Musical Pesukei D’zimra
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June 18 Blessing our Youth Going to Camp/Israel see page 7
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Friday, June 17 at 5 pm Join us for our annual BBQ and Barkehu on Friday, June 17, at 5 pm. The evening will include a Musical Kabbalat Shabbat, awards and special thanks to our many volunteers, and the installation of new Temple Emunah leadership. More details coming soon! We look forward to celebrating with you and your family!
President................................... 2 Adult Education......................... 3 Preschool................................... 4 Building Enhancements............ 5 Preschool................................... 5 Religious School/Youth.......... 6-7 Minyan Story/Minyan Katan.........8 Library........................................9 Sisterhood.............................. 10
בתוך Brotherhood.........................11 Family Table..........................13 Sustaining Members............14 Landscape Clippings.............15 Mak’haylah...........................15 Yahrzeits..........................16-19 Donations.......................20-21 Calendar.........................22-23
