Vayakhel - Pekudey (Exodus 35:1-40:38)
Rabbi Steven Carr Reuben, Ph.D.
Kehillat Israel Reconstructionist Congregation
There is a famous story of the man who walks by a large construction site in the middle of a hot summer day. “What are you doing?” he asks some of the workers at the site. One worker responds, “I’m sweating and dragging my body around in this awful heat day in and day out laying bricks.” A second worker answered, “I’m working as part of this team to build a building according to the designs of the architect and successfully complete this project.” Then a third worker paused for a moment, gazed at the work before him and replied, “I am helping to build a Temple to God!”
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Rabbi Sheryl Lewart
Vayakhel (And One Gathered Together) Blessing – Take Time to Rest
This week we read the Torah portion of Vayakhel (And One Gathered Together) from the book of Exodus (35:1 – 38:20).
Your blessing comes from the verse in this week’s reading:
On the seventh day there shall be holiness for you, in a day of absolute rest (35:2)
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Change Happens
Rabbi Sheryl Lewart
Change Happens. That’s the title of my new book. Change does happens. Change is constant, the 2nd law of thermodynamics (loosely defined). “The only thing that doesn’t change, is change itself.” Thanks to the natural order of the universe, for better or for worse, everything eventually changes. I believe in change, in the positive energy and growth potential from even the most difficult of changed circumstances.
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THURSDAY MARCH 25
Screening will begin promptly at 6:30pm
with a special Q&A session following the film moderated by Rabbi Reuben and featuring:
Clayton Frohman, screenwriter
Chana Messer, daughter of Polish Partisans (and KI congregant)
Sharon Rennert, granddaughter of Tuvia Bielski
and more...
Free to the community and open to all
Don't miss this very special event.
Click more for a synopsis of the film
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Tuesday, April 6, 2010
5:30 PM Hor d'oeuvres
6:15 Seder begins
Celebrate Pesah at our Annual Women's Seder - "Sharing Seder, Sisterhood and Freedom."
Our Women's Seder will be led by Rabbi Sheryl Lewart, who will be retiring this year, and music will be provided by beloved Jewish songstress and KI member, Julie Silver. Please join us for a unique and spiritually fulfilling evening no one will forget.
For more information, contact Matt by email at matt.davidson@kehillatisrael.org, or phone at 310.459.2328 x 258.
RSVP online or by returning the RSVP card you'll be receiving shortly in the mail.
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Synaplex Shabbat – Something for Everyone
Friday April 16th, 2010
Doors open at 5:00pm
Israeli Marketplace 5:00-6:30
Storytelling 5:30-6:00
Israeli Dinner 6:30-7:30
Services 7:30
It’s ISRAEL's 62nd Birthday, so let us all gather together and celebrate!
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Our thoughts and prayers go out to all those who have been impacted by the catastrophic earthquake in Haiti. There is tremendous need for humanitarian aid. Click on "more" to find ways that YOU can help.
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July 14-27, 2010
Thinking about going to Israel? Be part of our Israel trip, led by Rabbi Jon and Lisa Hanish, Cantor Chayim and Marsi Frenkel, and Rick and Dana Entin. Enjoy 5-Star deluxe accommodations and create precious memories with your family and fellow congregants.
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Change Happens, by Rabbi Lewart
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can share with you all the possibilities of doing any kind of party at K.I.
Please call Bill Zoldan at (310) 230-8640 or at ext. 229 at the synagogue for a consultation.
Please click here to learn more about Parties Plus and your event at Kehillat Israel!
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