On this Thanksgiving weekend, let us each consider the following: “Teach me the meaning of the word enough. Some things I surely have enough of, enough to be grateful for. Other things I don’t have. Some I may in time acquire, others not. Do not let me enmesh myself in the web of endless desires. Let today be enough for today: Tomorrow hasn’t come, and never will until tomorrow.”
I pray that this Shabbat we feel deep gratitude for being able to find joy in what we have, opportunity to share what we can, and abundant wisdom to know when enough is enough.
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Wednesday, Dec. 4
10:45am - Book Club
5pm - Hebrew School
Thursday, Dec. 5
7pm - Cantor Pamela Siskin Memorial Choir Rehearsal
Esau gives Jacob his birthright in exchange for some stew. (25:27-34)
King Abimelech is led to think that Rebekah is Isaac's sister and later finds out that she is really his wife. (26:1-16)
Isaac plans to bless Esau, his firstborn. Rebekah and Jacob deceive Isaac so that Jacob receives the blessing. (27:129)
Esau threatens to kill Jacob, who then flees to Haran. (27:30-45)
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.
Yahrzeits Shabbat Spotlight the Torah Study & Brunch
We had a fabulous group for Torah Study & Brunch!
We look forward to seeing you at our next one on Saturday, Dec. 21!
