John Andrew Holmes states, “Never tell a young person that something cannot be done. God may have been waiting for centuries for somebody ignorant enough of the impossible to do that very thing.”
This Shabbat of Chanukah, let us truly believe that miracles can happen and do happen each and every day. Take risks, have faith, and remind yourself that every tradition was once a new idea. Bring light into your life by fulfilling dreams that have yet to come to fruition. You have that power and God believes in you too!
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Announcements
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 - SOLD OUT!
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Torah Portion
Parashat Mikeitz: Genesis 41:1-44:17
Saturday, December 28, 2024 / 27 Kislev 5785
Joseph interprets Pharaoh's two dreams and predicts seven years of prosperity followed by seven years of famine. (41:1-32) Pharaoh places Joseph in charge of food collection and distribution. (41:37-49)
Joseph marries Asenath, and they have two sons, Manasseh and Ephraim. (41:50-52)
When Joseph's brothers come to Egypt to buy food during the famine, Joseph accuses them of spying. He holds Simeon hostage while the rest of the brothers return to Canaan to retrieve Benjamin for him. (42:3-42:38)
The brothers return to Egypt with Benjamin and for more food. Joseph continues the test, this time falsely accusing Benjamin of stealing and declaring that Benjamin must remain his slave. (43:144:17)
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.
Light One Candle
By Peter, Paul, & Mary
… Light one candle for the Maccabee children
With thanks that their light didn't die
Light one candle for the pain they endured
When their right to exist was denied
Light one candle for the terrible sacrifice
Justice and freedom demand
But light one candle for the wisdom to know
When the peacemaker's time is at hand
… Don't let the light go out! It's lasted for so many years!
