Shabbat Shalom
שבת שלום
May 10, 2025 | 12th of Iyyar, 5785 | י״ב בְּאִיָיר תשפ״ה
Parasha for This Shabbat: Acharei Mot-Kedoshim
- LEVITICUS 16:1-20:27 TORAH
- AMOS 9:7-15 PROPHETS
- MATTHEW 15:10-20 GOSPEL
Parasha for Next Shabbat: Emor
- LEVITICUS 21:1-24:23 TORAH
- EZEKIEL 44:15-31 PROPHETS
- MATTHEW 26:59-66 GOSPEL
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.
Lag B'Omer: Thursday, May 15, 7 pm
We’ll celebrate the 33rd day of the Counting of the Omer as is common in Israel and by observant diaspora Jews by having a bonfire and cookout so please bring your...
- food to cook out and eat around the fire
- instruments to join in worship together
- oh... and firewood! Got any? We need it, please!
Lag B’Omer for Hebrew Year 5785 begins at sundown on Thursday, May 15 and ends at nightfall on Friday, May 16. In Israel, it is celebrated as a symbol for the fighting Jewish spirit, as mentioned in the last line of this link
Lo Kashish Havdalah Dance Party
Lo Kashish לא קשיש will be hosting our next Havdalah Dance Party on May 24. Be sure to block out that time on your calendar now. More details to come.
Special Guest Speaker: May 24
Rabbi Eduardo Arroyo is associate rabbi at Beth El Gibor Messianic Jewish Synagogue in Bethlehem, PA, and host of Radar Apologetics, a podcast dealing with theology and apologetics from a Messianic Jewish perspective. At 1:30 pm he will continue his teaching, in lieu of Torah study. You can check out Rabbi Ed on YouTube here.
Service Production Tech Classes
The classes went well, and you will hopefully notice some new faces in the booth soon. Let Rabbi Jeremy know if you would like to schedule a make-up class. We want make a place for all of you who want to serve in your community.
This summer – Messiah Conference!
Messiah Conference will be Sunday, June 29 – Saturday, July 5. This is a week-long experience like no other – transforming teachings, uplifting worship, and wholehearted fellowship! It’s only a week, but its impact is for a lifetime! The early registration discount continues until May 31 for this annual event for the Messianic movement in Grantham, Pennsylvania. Details are at mjaa.org. For advance planning purposes, please let Lori know if you decide to attend. The deadline has passed to ride in Or HaOlam rental transportation. Lori’s email is