Worship and Torah Service: Shabbat Shalom שבת שלום
December 14, 2024 | 13th of Kislev, 5785 | י״ג בְּכִסְלֵו תשפ״הְ
Today's Parasha:
- Genesis 32:4(3) Vayishlach
- Obadiah 1-21
- Matthew 2:13-23 Messianic Writings
Parasha for next Shabbat:
- Genesis 37:1-40:23 Vayeshev
- Amos 2:6-3:8
- Matthew 1:18-25v Messianic Writings
Teerosh תרש
The Whittens will be our special guests next Tuesday, December 17 at 7 pm. Baht Rivka will lead our worship music. George will lead teaching and prayer. Please join us here at the shul or via livestream.
Lo Kashish Havdalah Israeli Dance Party
Lo Kashish לא קשיש present the Bouryi family Saturday, December 21, 7-9 pm. They will be our LIVE Havdalah Israeli Dance band! They will also give their testimony during the Shabbat morning service.
Please bring snacks – times two – for the strangers who aren’t our friends yet. We’re advertising this event to a larger audience.
Volodya is an accomplished flutist who sacrificed world fame in the Paris Philharmonic to answer a higher calling. His wife Yulia is a concert pianist, vocalist and songwriter. Together they have performed with the Belorussian Philharmonic as artists and soloists. But closer to their hearts, they play the music of the Spirit in the house of God.
Volodya and Yulia will perform with their son David, a violinist who has served on Or HaOlam worship teams in recent years. Joining them will be vocalist and David’s wife, Anastasia.
Parents' Meeting
Parents’ meeting next Shabbat, December 21 after oneg in the sanctuary. Plan on 15 minutes.
Shakharit-Tefillin (Morning Prayer)
Morning Prayer service will be at 8:30 am Wednesday, December 18 here at the shul. This service is for both men and women interested in learning-by-doing a more traditional, albeit Messianic, shakharit-tefillin service. We use Danny Ben Gigi’s 'First Steps in Hebrew Prayer Siddur' as our format. Men, bring tefillin if you have them.
New Year's Eve
Tuesday, December 31, beginning at 7 pm: Ring in the new year with prayer, praise, worship, then fun, games and snacks. We’ll start with our regular Teerosh, then have a New Year’s Eve party for all ages
Men’s Meeting
Men’s meeting will take a break in December. See you in the new year.
We Need a Promotions Volunteer, Please!
We need a promotions volunteer, please! Our marquee sign near the front side-walk needs a helping hand to update. This involves: remove and file letters from former message and pick and install letters for new messages (Rabbi will provide wording). Please see Rabbi Shmuel to volunteer!
Message Fom Joy, Our Bookkeeper
With the end of 2024 quickly approaching, please make sure your donation counts for 2024 by having it postmarked or given online no later than 12/31/24 or in the pushka by the last Shabbat of the year which is 12/28/24. Address corrections can still be made via the pushka or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Giving statements are mailed no later than 1/31/25. Thank you!
When's the Hanukkah Party?
Sunday afternoon here at the Shul on December 29. It'll be lit.
We invite you to enter our annual Homemade Donut/Fritter Contest!
Make your prize-winning donut/fritter recipe at home and bring them ready to serve. Must be made fresh from scratch. Entries will be judged on appearance, taste, texture, aroma, and non-greasy palate. A prize will be awarded for the winning entry. Entry forms are on the literature table.
Young adults: Are you called to ministry?
Exclusive MJAA discount! Consider IAMCS Rabbis & Leaders Conference 2025, January 5-8 in Orlando. There is a special registration rate for ages 25-45, to the IAMCS Young Professionals Conference 2025, discounted from $325 to $225. Register at iamcs.org.
