MISHPATIM (Exodus 21:1-24:18)
Rabbi Steven Carr Reuben, Ph.D.
Kehillat Israel Reconstructionist Congregation
Last week in the Torah we experienced what appeared to be the single most powerful moment of revelation in all of Jewish history – the giving of the Torah itself on Mt. Sinai. For the past 3,000 years we have turned to that moment and those remarkable “Ten Utterances” (Aseret Hadibrot in Hebrew) for the very foundation of Jewish ethics and morality. In fact, we have talked about, written about and focused on those Ten Commandments so much over the thousands of years since that transforming moment that most people have been lulled into believing that the really important part of Jewish ethics itself consists primarily in the keeping of those famous ten.
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Rabbi Sheryl Lewart
Mishpatim (Judgments) Blessing - Empathy
This week we read the Torah portion of Mishpatim (Judgments) from the book of Exodus. (21:1 – 24:18)
Your blessing comes from the verse in this week’s reading:
You know the stranger’s heart, for you were a stranger in Egypt. (23:9)
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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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Join us for the spring KIBN Business Networking Breakfast featuring motivational speaker (and KI congregant) Jake Steinfeld, Body by Jake whose talk entitled "Don't Quit on You" will be sure to inspire all who attend.
Thursday, February 11th
7:30-9 am in the Social Hall
Free for series members
$36 for all others
Food provided by Izzy's Deli
RSVP HERE
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Sunday, February 21, 2010
Our wonderful Rabbi Sheryl Lewart will retire this year. Please join us for a KI Tribute Gala in her honor to be held at the Skirball Cultural Center beginning at 6:00 PM. You'll be treated to Bob Saget, our Master of Ceremonies, and we are delighted to present Gloria Steinem as our guest speaker.
For sponsorship opportunities please click here to download the form or contact Matt Davidson at 310.459.2328 x 258, or matt.davidson@kehillatisrael.org.
RSVP for the GALA HERE
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MARCH 2, 2010
4-8pm
Pacific Park at the Santa Monica Pier
Come in costume (wear a crazy hat, scary mask, wacky hair, paint your face etc.) and receive 2 free game tickets!
Admission: FOR ALL ADULTS and CHILDREN (Includes one wristband):
$20 in advance/$25 at the door
Free admission for kids under 2 and under.
Checks and Cash only.
RSVP SPONSOR and BUY YOUR TICKETS HERE
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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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our in-house caterer and event coordinator for over 10 years,
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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