Parashat Yitro 1/26

By Lynn Crocker Shabbat Bulletin January 24, 2019

Parashat Yitro

20 Shevat, 5779 / January 26, 2019
Triennial Cycle III: Exodus 18:1-20:23
Ḥumash Etz Ḥayim, page 432
Haftarah: Isaiah 6:1-13; 7:1-6; 9:5-6, page 451

(18:1-12) Jethro comes to visit his son-in-law Moses, bringing Zipporah, Moses’ wife and his two sons. He rejoices at the rescue of the Israelites and acknowledges the greatness of God.
(18:12-27) Jethro advises Moses to appoint officers and judges to help him lead the people, and then returns to his home.
(19:1-25) Preparations for the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai. God reveals himself to His people, accompanied by thunder and lightning, thick clouds and the sound of the shofar.
(20:1-14) The Ten Commandments.
(20:15-18) The people are terrified by God’s power, and they beg Moses to mediate between them and God.
(20:19-23) Further commandments concerning the altar.

Saturday, January 26
Approachable Torah with Rabbi Berkowitz
10:15 – 11:30 a.m.

Saturday, January 26
Tot Shabbat
11:00 a.m. – 11:45 p.m.

Saturday, January 26
Mishna Class
1:00 – 2:00 p.m.

Saturday, January 26
A Cantor’s Concert Featuring the Works of Leonard Bernstein – SOLD OUT
7:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Sunday, January 27
Mitzvah Day
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Sunday, January 27
Yoga for the Soul – for teens and adults
9:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.

Monday, January 28
Kehillah Culture Grinds – Alicia Jo Rabins
7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Tuesday, January 29
Modern Hebrew – Intermediate
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Tuesday, January 29
International Holocaust Remembrance at San Jose City Council
1:30 – 2:30 p.m.

Tuesday, January 29
City Hall Lights – International Holocaust Remembrance
7:00 – 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, January 31
Modern History of Israel – Special Skype session with Israel on 1/31
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m

Thursday, January 31
Modern Hebrew – Beginner
1:00 – 2:00 p.m.

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

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

Sunday, February 3
World Wide Wrap
9:00 – 9:30 a.m.

Sunday, February 3
CBD Superbowl Pizza Party
3:00 – 8:00 p.m

Tuesday, February 5
Yiddish Conversation Group
3:00 – 4:30 p.m..

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

Friday, February 8
Kabbalat (Welcoming) Shabbat & Young Families Dinner
5:30 – 8:00 p.m.

Saturday, February 9
Stretching into Shabbat
10:00 – 11:00 a.m.

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

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

Saturday, February 9
Family Havdalah & Movie Night
6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Sunday, February 10
CBD’s Mah Jongg Tournament
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

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

Thursday, February 14
Ladies Who Lunch
11:00 –

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

Saturday, February 23
Zip Code Evening
8:00 – 10:00 p.m.

Sunday, February 24
Return of the Olomouc Torah
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Sunday, February 24
AAi Schmooze and Serve Event
1:00 – 6:00 p.m.

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

Mysticism & Kabbalah – Taught by Rabbi Ohriner
Melton Mini School Class Series begins 2/4
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Kehilla Culture Grinds –view flyer
Monday, January 28, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

A Cantor’s Concert Featuring the Works of Leonard Bernstein at Shir Hadash – View Flyer
Saturday, January 26, 7:00pm

Obstacles & Opportunities at Congregation Beth Am
Tuesday, January 29, 7:00pm

Ongoing
Volunteer Needs at Jewish Family Services – help others in our community
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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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