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Parashat Va-etḥanan – August 20, 2016

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Candle Lighting Friday, August 19th 7:36 p.m.

SERVICES
Friday Evening 6:30pm
Shabbat Morning 9:30am

Parashat Va-etanan / Shabbat Nahamu

16 Av 5776 / August 20, 2016
Triennial Cycle III: Deut. 5:1-7:11
Ḥumash Etz Ḥayim, page 1015
Haftarah: Isaiah 40:1-26, page 1033

  1. (5:1-18) A recapitulation of the Ten Commandments.
  2. (5:19-30) Moses reminds the people of how they begged him in terror to bring them the rest of God’s words.
  3. (6:1-3) A warning regarding the observance of the Mitzvot.
  4. (6:4-9) The Shema.
  5. 6:10-25) An exhortation to keep the words of the Torah coupled with a reminder of all the good things God has done for His people.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Administration Office Closure The administration office will be closed for moving on August 24th, 25th, & 26th. There will be interruptions in our phone and internet connection. For emergencies, please call 408-502-7032

Pastoral Care

Order Honeygrams – Deadline 9/8

Purchase LuLav and Etrog – Deadline 9/22

REMINDER: Please refrain from using cell phones, cameras and other electronic devices on Shabbat.

UPCOMING EVENTS & SERVICES

Friday, August 19: Celebrate Tu B’Av – PJ shabbat – 6:00 p.m.

Friday, August 19: Celebrate Tu B’Av – Kabbalat Shabbat – 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, August 20: CBD Jewish Artists Group – after lunch, approx 1:00 p.m.

Wednesday, August 24: Board Meeting – 7:30 – 9:30 p.m.

Thursday, August 25: Dames Who Dine 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Saturday, August 27: Tot Shabbat – 11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Saturday, August 27th: Netivot Haneshama: Approachable Torah – 10:30 – 11:45 a.m.

Sunday, August 28: Hiking Meet-up – 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Sunday, August 28: Religious School Meet and Greet – 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday, August 30: Jewish Heritage Night at AT&T Park – 7:15 p.m.

Saturday, September 3: Kabbalah Havurah: Experience the Zohar – 1:00 – 2:15 p.m.

Tuesday, September 6: Yiddish Conversation Group – 3:00 – 4:30 p.m.

Thursday, September 8: Ladies Who Lunch – 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Saturday, September 10: Jewish Book Discussion Group – 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Sunday, September 11: Biking Group Meet Up – 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Sunday, September 11: Upsherin (the cutting of hair) of Kobi Ohriner – 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.

Thursday, September 15: Tequila, Tacos and Talmud Thursday 7:30 – 9:00 p.m.

Sunday, September 18: BRCA Foundation Educational Panel – 3:00 – 4:30 p.m.

Thursday, September 22: “We the People” Pre-election Event – 7:30 – 10:30 p.m.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Relationship Support Group for Women forming now

August 26 – 28: Grief and Growing

August 28:  HaZamir Silicon Valley Auditions

Monday, September 12: Mental Health Support Group