So often we say that those around us are our brothers and sisters; now, Adonai, teach me to mean it. How can I begin to treat each member of humanity as if my love for them is unending and unconditional? How can I see the Divine spark I hold in my heart, universally in the hearts and souls of those around me? And finally, on this Shabbat, how can I know that no matter how different and unique each individual person is, that collectively we will forever share more in common than will ever divide us?
Announcements
Saturday, Dec. 21
10am - Torah Study & Brunch
Sunday, Dec. 22
8:45am - Brotherhood Schmooze
9:30am - Religious School
Friday, Dec. 27
5:30pm - Early Oneg
6pm - 101 Menorahs Erev Shabbat Service
7:30pm - Chanukah Dinner - RSVP Required
Saturday, Dec. 28
4pm - Mitzvah Minyan at Ronald McDonald House (for those who registered)
Sunday, Dec. 29
3:30pm - Chanukah Pajamukah - Wicked Movie at AMC Sundial 12 - Limited Tickets STILL available!
Jacob is shown to favor his son Joseph, whom the other brothers resent. Joseph has dreams of grandeur. (Genesis 37:1-11) After Joseph's brothers had gone to tend the flocks in Shechem, Jacob sends Joseph to report on them The brothers decide against murdering Joseph but instead sell him into slavery. After he is shown Joseph's coat of many colors, which had been dipped in the blood of a goat, Jacob is led to believe that Joseph has been killed by a beast. (Genesis 37:12-35)
Tamar successively marries two of Judah's sons, each of whom dies Judah does not permit her levirate marriage to his youngest son. She deceives Judah into impregnating her. (Genesis 38:1-30) God is with Joseph in Egypt until the wife of his master, Potiphar, accuses him of rape, whereupon Joseph is imprisoned. (Genesis 39:1-40:23)
Relax! God put the wiggle in children Don’t feel you have to suppress it in our sanctuary or chapel.
Sit towards the front where it is easier for your little ones to see and hear what is happening on the Bima. They tire of seeing the backs of other’s heads.
Quietly explain our rituals and sing or clap when appropriate Children learn liturgical behavior by copying you.
If you need to leave services with your child, do so, but please come back
Remember that the way we welcome children in synagogue directly affects the way they respond to coming to synagogue, to God, to one another Let them know that they are welcome in this house of worship, here, at Temple Beth-El.
