Worship and Torah Service: Shabbat Shalom
שבת שלום
September 13, 2025 | 20th of Elul, 5785 | כ׳ בֶּאֱלוּל תשפ״ה
Parasha for This Shabbat: Ki Tavo
- DEUTERONOMY 26:1-29:8 TORAH
- ISAIAH 60:1-22 PROPHETS
- MATTHEW 4:13-24 GOSPEL
Parasha for Next Shabbat: Nitzavim
- DEUTERONOMY 29:9-30:20 TORAH
- ISAIAH 61:10-63:9 PROPHETS
- JOHN 12:41-50 GOSPEL
This Shabbat
- Today at 1 pm: Ladies’ dance class, led by Bonnie, in the sanctuary
- Torah study in the library at 1:30 pm.
- Spanish Community teaching at 1:30 pm in the sanctuary.
High Holidays at Or HaOlam
High Holidays at Or HaOlam begin Monday evening September 22 with Erev Rosh HaShanah ערב ראש השנה. Please pick up a flier from the literature table in the foyer.
Teerosh תרש
Teerosh is a Hebrew acronym for prayer, dance and song. Please join us for Teerosh next Tuesday, 7 pm, here at the shul or via Zoom.
Zeitim זֵיתִים
Zeitim, our group for families and singles, invites you to the following events:
Wednesday, September 17, 6:30-8pm: Family Kickball. Meet at the baseball diamond at South Oak Park, just south of E 83rd St. and Oak St., Kansas City, MO 64114.
Friday, October 10: Erev Shabbat at the Sukkah! We're excited to celebrate the upcoming holidays together. We'll meet at the congregational sukkah at the shul. Stay tuned for more details and let us know if you have ideas/suggestions.
For questions, ask Jonathan or Alexandra Lundquist, (303) 817-2864.
Lo Kashish Bonfire מְדֻרָ֗ה שֶׁל־הַלֹּ֥א קָשִֽׁישׁ׃
We are having a bonfire after Shabbat on September 20. It will be lit. This will be at the Walla's house. Bring acoustic instruments and food, and let's just hang out in community together. See Rabbi Jeremy or Amber for more info.
Premiere of a new musical comedy – right here in River City
Stuff of Dreams will be performed at the Jewish Community Center, White Theater, September 13-21. The show tells the story of a small-town theatre group given the chance to put on a hit Broadway musical. Stuff of Dreams is a “show within a show” that celebrates the grit and heart behind every curtain call. Tickets are available at thejkc.org/white-theatre/. Performance dates and times include Saturdays, September 13 and 20, at 7:30 pm.; Sundays, September 14 and 21, at 2 pm.; Wednesday, September 17, at 7:30 pm. and Thursday, September 18, at 7:30 pm.
Willow branches needed for two Sukkot services
Do you (or a really nice neighbor) have a willow tree? Our long-time dependable source has sold their home. We will need willow branches for our two Sukkot services in early October. If you can help, please see or contact Lori:
Men's Meetings
Men’s meetings resume beginning Sunday, September 21. They are generally set the third Sunday of the month, here at the shul, beginning with a free breakfast at 9 am and continuing until noon. Fellowship, prayer and fun are part of the men’s meetings. Please read chapter 6, Making God's Truth Attractive, of the book The Measure of a Man: Twenty Attributes of a Godly Man by Gene A. Getz.
Jewish Day of Discovery
Jewish Day of Discovery will be Sunday, October 26. For details, please pick up a flier from the literature table in the foyer. Register online and save until Tuesday, October 21. Register Here.
Amir Tsarfati, Friday, October 3
He will bring his Awaiting His Return Prophecy Conference to Abundant Life Church in Lee’s Summit. Amir is a native of Jerusalem and began his career as a tour guide. Through his work with church groups, God convicted him of the great need to explain Israel and its role in God’s plan. In 2001, Amir founded Behold Israel, a ministry which has become a major provider of worldwide real-time news and information about Israel within the context of Bible history and prophecy. He is also a New York Times bestselling author. For more information and the registration link, click here.
Messiah Conference Recordings
Déjà vu or first time for you? Messiah Conference recordings are now available. Pick up an order form on the literature table in the foyer, check off the classes you’d like to hear and return the form to Lori Wilson with your name and email address. She’ll email the class recordings to you.
