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Parashat Vayakhel – Shabbat Shekalim

Parashat Vayakhel – Shabbat Shekalim

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25 Adar I, 5779 / March 2, 2019
Triennial Cycle III: Exodus 35:1-36:19; Ḥumash Etz Ḥayim, page 552
Maftir: Exodus 30:11-16 p. 523
Haftarah: 2 Kings 12:1-17, page 1277

  1. (35:1-5) An additional warning about observing the Shabbat.
  2. (35:4-20) God instructs Moses to collect all the contributions and get ready to build the Mishkan (Tabernacle).
  3. (35:21-29) The people of Israel bring their contributions in extravagant measure.
  4. (35:30-36:7) Bezalel and Oholiav are appointed to supervise the making of the Mishkan.  The Israelites cause a “problem”: “The people are bringing more than is needed.”  Moses announces: No more, thank you.
  5. (36:8-19) The making of the cloth walls and roof of the Mishkan

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UPCOMING

Saturday, March 2
Mindfulness and Meditation Through the Hasidic Lens
10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Saturday, March 2
Menschlichkeit 101
After lunch, approx 1:00 p.m.

Sunday, March 3
Spaghetti FUN-raiser Dinner – Walk-ins Welcome 
5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, March 5
Modern Hebrew – Intermediate 
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Wednesday, March 6
CBD Women Movie and Discussion Group
11:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Thursday, March 7
Modern History of Israel  
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Thursday, March 7
Modern Hebrew – Beginner
1:00 – 2:00 p.m

Thursday, March 7
Blood Drive
3:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Friday – Saturday, March 8-10
North by Northwest Regional Spring Conference

Saturday, March 9
Parashah Yoga 
10:00 – 11:00 a.m.

Saturday, March 9
An Exploration of Shabbat Prayer and Study in Russian 
10:30 – 11:45 a.m.

Saturday, March 9
Tot Shabbat
11:00 a.m. – 11:45 p.m.

Saturday, March 9
Jewish Book Discussion Group
After lunch, approx 1:00 p.m.

Sunday, March 10
Beer with the Boys
6:30 – 9:00 p.m.

Thursday, March 14
Ladies Who Lunch 
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Thursday, March 14
Myths and Facts About Israel 
7:30 – 9:00 p.m.

Saturday, March 16
Israel Today Discussion
after lunch, approx. 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.

Sunday, March 17
Neshama Body and Soul
10:00 – 11:00 a.m.

Sunday, March 17
Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel’s Life 
10:15 a.m.  – 12:00 p.m.

Wednesday, March 20
Erev Purim Activities

Saturday, March 23
Approachable Torah with Rabbi Berkowitz
10:15 – 11:30 a.m.

Sunday, March 24
Purim Carnival with IAC

Thursday, March 28
Dames Who Dine
7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Sunday, March 31
Yoga for the Soul
9:45 – 10:45 a.m.

Sunday, March 31
Refugee Right in Polarized Times
1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Community
Jewish Heritage Night at the San Jose Sharks – March 7
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An Evening with Author Nathan Szajnberg March 7
JCC Maccabi Games 2019 in Atlanta – for Teens

Ongoing
Become a JFS Friendly Visitor – Make A Real Difference in the Life of An Isolated Senior
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You are not alone! Mental Health Family Support Group
Second Monday of month, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m at Levy Family Campus
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Grandparents Support Group
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