There something about monotony that is exciting. For the first time in months, we have had a "regular" week. The consistency of a "plain" day after day, without the drumroll of excitement makes music a meaningful tempo to groove to, before the next crescendo comes around. Chassidim call this phenomenon a "posheten mitvoch", a simple Wednesday. The way we beat to our life tone on a simple Wednesday is a good indicator of our spiritual barometer.
How is your simple Wednesday doing?
The new JLI course, "The Jewish Course of WHY", will shed light on 50 of the most quizzical, controversial, and seemingly-unanswerable questions about Jews and Judaism. Gain insight into mysterious Jewish practices, curious biblical narratives, and enigmas of Jewish identity! Six Tuesdays beginning Feb 9th - Mar 15th, 7:30-9:00pm. Register today!
Young professionals, in honor of this week's holiday of Tu B'Shvat--New Year for the trees-- celebrated on Monday, please join Jewish Professionals in their 20s and 30s for an evening of fine wines, gourmet cheeses, and assorted fruits on Wednesday night, Jan. 27 at 8 pm at the home of YJP Dr. Phil Ernst.
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Shabbos Shira, Parshas Beshalach
Friday, January 22
Candle Lighting at 5:33 pm
Services at 6:30 pm | Shabbos dinner RSVP
Sponsored by Roi Amrani in memory of his mother, Sima Alegra bas Menachem & grandmother Edla bas Menachem, a"h whose yartzeits are these weeks.
Shabbos, January 23
Chassidus at 9 am
Services at 10 am
Followed by Shabbos Kiddush
Mincha at 5:35 pm
Maariv, Havdalla & Shabbos Ends at 6:29 pm
Living Torah
Have a good Shabbos!
Rabbi Chaim & Chanie