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As part of the celebration, the Torah scrolls are taken from the ark and carried or danced around the synagogue seven times. During the Torah service, the concluding section of the fifth book of the Torah, D’varim (Deuteronomy), is read, and immediately following, the opening section of Genesis, or B’reishit, is read. This practice represents the cyclical nature of the […]

WHAT ARE SH’MINI ATZERET AND SIMCHAT TORAH? Immediately following Sukkot, we observe Sh’mini Atzeret and Simchat Torah, a fun-filled day during which we celebrate the completion of the annual reading of the Torah and affirm Torah as one of the pillars on which we build our lives. As part of the celebration, the Torah scrolls are taken from […]

הנפש MISHKAN HANEFESH Machzor for the Days of Awe https://images.shulcloud.com/1440/uploads/pdfs/MishkanHaNefesh-RH.pdf 1     Arvit . Evening Service ַעְר ִבית 1 103 Shacharit . Morning Service ַשׁ ֲחִרית 103  236 Torah and Haftarah Readings 303 Minchah . Afternoon Service ִמ ְנ ָחה 303 329 Alternative Torah and Haftarah Readings  343 Sources and Permissions

Bet Chaverim member Wendy attended this Saturday morning service from Portugal where it was 8 hours ahead of our time….   10:30 am here was 6:30 am there. Ki Tavo

WHAT IS A MEZUZAH? The Hebrew word mezuzah means “doorpost.” According to tradition, the mezuzah is to be affixed to the doorpost at the entrance to a Jewish home as well as at the entrance to each of the interior rooms except for bathrooms. The mezuzah itself consists of a small scroll of parchment (k’laf […]

Jews in Music “Jews in Music” honors outstanding achievements by Jewish musicians, including Leonard Cohen, Itzhak Perlman, Carole King, Vladimir Vysotsky, Idan Raichel, Martha Argerich, Paul Simon, Evgeny Kissin, Billy Joel, Adam Levine, Drake, and more. Jews in Music: Genssis Prize

Hannah Senesh’s Hanukkah https://encyclopedia.ushmm.org/content/en/article/jewish-parachutists-from-palestine The Germans captured 12 and executed 7 of the 37 parachutists sent into occupied Europe. Three of those executed were captured in Slovakia. Two were captured in Hungary and one in northern Italy. After 7 missions the parachutist who entered France was captured and killed.

Failed to get this to plat at meeing Bet Chaverim Annual Meeting Revised AGENDA Music by the Bet Chaverim Choir Welcome – Dave Kaplan, President Opening Prayer and Thoughts – Rabbi Jim Mirel Minutes – Jennifer Conboy Secretary Approve June 25, 2023 Annual Meeting Minutes Financial Report – Brian Sandler, Treasurer 2023-24 Financial Report 2024-25 […]

SEPTEMBER 2024 7:30pm, Friday, September 6th – Lay-led Shabbat Evening Services (virtual only) 7:00pm, Wednesday, September 11th – Bet Chaverim Board Meeting (virtual only) 7:30pm, Friday, September 13th – Shabbat Evening Services w/Rabbi (hybrid)

Chai, Its Meaning and Significance In Judaism, what does “Chai” mean? The word “chai’ translated from Hebrew to English means “life.” Within the Jewish faith, the word “chai” possesses both numerical and symbolic meaning. The Hebrew word consists of two (2) letters in the alphabet: Chet (ח) and Yud (י). Together these letters form “chai” which […]