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Parashat Vayakhel – March 5, 2016

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Candle Lighting Friday, March 4th 5:47 p.m.

Parashat Vayakhel – Shabbat Shekalim

25 Adar I, 5776 / March 5, 2016
Triennial Cycle III: Exodus 36:20-30; Ḥumash Etz Ḥayim, page 558
Maftir: Exodus 30:11-16 p. 523
Haftarah: 2 Kings 12:1-17, page 1277

Today we will complete the triennial cycle of reading the Book of Exodus. We will rise and chant: bulleinHazak hazak v’nithazek—Be strong, be strong and let us be strengthened.

  1. (39:22-31) A description of the fashioning of the priestly garments.
  2. (39:32-43) The Mishkan and its vessels are brought to Moses and he blesses and sanctifies them.
  3. (40:1-6) God tells Moses to set up the Mishkan.
  4. (40:1-16) God commands Moses to set up the Mishkan and to anoint and consecrate him and his sons as priests.
  5. (40:17-33) Moses sets up the Mishkan.
  6. (40:34-38) God’s Shekhinah (holy presence), indicated by the cloud, enters the Tent of Meeting.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Special Minyan schedule for March 5th – March 7th

Mishloah Manot Exchange – Deadline extended to March 16th

CBD Board of Directors Vacancy

Pastoral Care

Volunteer Opportunities

Sale of Hametz

Seder Matching

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

UPCOMING EVENTS & SERVICES

Friday, March 4: TGI Shabbat Multi-Generational Service & Potluck – 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.

Friday – Sunday, March 4-6, 2016 – Scholar-in-Residence – Begins Friday

Saturday, March 5: Netivot Haneshama – Mindfulness and Meditation – 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

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

Saturday, March 12: Book Discussion Group – 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.

Sunday, March 13: Sunday Seminar: Medieval Jewish Egypt and the Cairo Genizah – 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Monday, March 14: Lean in Circle 7:30 – 9:00 p.m.

Tuesday, March 15: Program Committee Meeting – 7:30 – 9:00 p.m.

Friday, March 18: PJ Shabbat – 6:00 – 7;30 p.m.

Saturday, March 19: CBD Jewish Artist Group – 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.

Sunday, March 20: Biking Meet Up – 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Walking in the Valley of the Shadow – And Not Being Afraid – Begins Sunday, March 20 – Rabbi Pressman will teach several sessions

Saturday, March 26: Shabbat Schmooze: Anne Frank – Not Just Another Discussion – 1:30 p.m.

Wednesday, March 23: Purim Festivities

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Register Now for JCC Summer Camp and Get Early Bird Prices!

Monday, March 8: Mental Health Support Group

Tuesday, March 15: Israel – The Royal Tour private screening

Paid Summer Internships with JFS – applications being accepted now.