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Rabbi Amy L. Morrison
Paul K. Poulson said “No one person can change the whole world for the better; but each is needed. For each is a bit different just as one leaf is different from the others on a tree, yet all are needed for its complete foliage.”
This shabbat, take a moment to consider what you uniquely add to this world? And if that is too daunting a task, try to identify how this community, our congregation, and your family are strengthened and perfected by what you add to its identity.
How does your thread-- special in its very own color, depth, experiences, and knowledge help to pull together others to create a masterpiece of a tapestry known as humanity.
We are all imperfectly perfect and when we authentically come together, such as the foliage of a tree, we make the world a more beautiful and holy place.
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Monday, Sept. 25
TBE Office & ECC Closed for Labor Day
Friday, Sept. 6
5:30pm - Early Oneg 6pm - Erev Shabbat Service
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OPEN COMMUNITY CREATES ENGAGING & DIVERSE JEWISH PATHWAYS
Located in St Petersburg on Florida's beautiful west coast, Temple Beth-El is a Reform Jewish congregation that has served this area since 1928 and is focused on strengthening relationships and making connections We are a welcoming Reform community for Jewish and interfaith households to experience an uplifting and joyful sense of belonging as we seek to connect our members with each other and the greater community and world around us.
Enjoy and have a Shabbat Shalom!
Torah Portion
Parashat R’eih: Deuteronomy 11:26-16:17 Saturday, August 31, 2024 / 27 Av 5784
God places both blessing and curse before the Israelites. They are taught that blessing will come through the observance of God’s laws. (11:26–32)
Moses’ third discourse includes laws about worship in a central place (12:1–28); injunctions against idolatry (12:29–13:19) and self-mutilation (14:1–2); dietary rules (14:3–21); and laws about tithes (14:22–25), debt remission (15:1–11), the release and treatment of Hebrew slaves (15:12–18), and firstlings (15:19–23).
Moses reviews the correct sacrifices to be offered during the Pilgrim Festivals Pesach, Sukkot, and Shavuot. (16:1-17)
Relax! God put the wiggle in children. Don’t fee 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
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