Worship and Torah Service: Shabbat Shalom: שַׁבָּ֖ת שָׁלֽוֹם
January 3, 2026 | 14th of Tevet, 5786 | י״ד בְּטֵבֵת תשפ״ו
Parasha for This Week: Vayechi
- GENESIS 47:28-50:267 TORAH
- I KINGS 2:1-12 PROPHETS
- JOHN 13:1-19 GOSPEL
Parasha for next week: Sh'mot
- EXODUS 1:1-6:1 TORAH
- ISAIAH 27:6-28:13, 29:22-23 PROPHETS
- MATTHEW 2:1-12 GOSPEL
New Members & Members Meeting
We are planning a class for potential new members and refresher for current members. If you are interested, there is a sign-up sheet on the literature table in the foyer. This will consist of two classes, one on Shabbat, January 17 and the second one the following Shabbat, January 24, at 1:30 pm in the library. Ulises will teach the class in Spanish in the sanctuary. Or HaOlam members can be age 13 and older.
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.
From Joy (Our Bookkeeper)
Please make sure your donation counts for 2025 by having it postmarked or given online via Giving Fire no later than 12/31/25 or in the pushka by the last Shabbat of the year (12/27/25). Thank you so much!
Stars of Faith
Stars of Faith is a special edition of Stargaze Kansas City scheduled until Sunday, January 4. It features holiday stars and traditions. In addition to constellations, planets, and deep-space objects, this holiday season planetarium educators will also share with you the many ways in which faith connects with the night sky. Explore the lunar mechanics of the Hebrew calendar, investigate the possible astronomical origins of the Star of Bethlehem, and discover more about humanity's many connections to the heavens. Stars of Faith is showing at Gottlieb Planetarium at Union Station in KCMO. Tickets are $8 per person. Get your tickets here.
Help With the JCC Maccabi Games
From August 2–7, 2026, Kansas City will host the JCC Maccabi Games, an Olympic-style competition that will bring together nearly 1,000 Jewish teens, ages 13–17, from around the world. These athletes will not only compete in sports, but also celebrate Jewish values, identity, leadership, service, and culture. The Games create deep connections, a strong sense of belonging and lifelong friendships. Click on these links to Learn More or Get Involved.
