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Torah Portion Preview<br />
for Chol HaMo-eid Pesach<br />
Shabbat beginning <strong>April</strong> 7, 2023<br />
This Shabbat includes the middle days of Pesach. Instead of a distinct Torah<br />
portion, we substitute part of last month’s Ki Tisa. The relevant passage tells of<br />
the display of God’s back to Moses, the inscription of the two tablets, the<br />
attributes of God, the covenant, the Feasts of Pesach and Shavuot, the sacrifice of<br />
firstborn animals, the bringing of first fruits to God, and the redemption of<br />
firstborn males.<br />
Robert Tornberg, formerly a HUC-JIR education program director, wrote a<br />
developmental application of theology reprinted on reformjudaism.org. He argued<br />
that the anthropomorphic display of God’s back was not literal, but metaphorical.<br />
This recategorization opens possibilities to ask the enduring theological question<br />
of how to recognize God in our midst. “Seeing God’s back” meant seeing God’s<br />
influence on the world. This view enables a more coherent connection between<br />
God’s back and the more abstract list of attributes. God is whatever is<br />
compassionate, gracious, slow to anger, abounding in enduring kindness, faithful,<br />
forgiving of iniquity, transgression, and sin, but still bearing consequences for<br />
generations to come due to violations of human obligations to each other and<br />
God’s creation. The metaphor helps us reflect on how Pesach connects us better<br />
to God.<br />
We invite all to come to synagogue in person or on Zoom on Friday night to hear<br />
a more in-depth interpretation from Rabbi Meeka (or this Sabbath's lay speaker).<br />
We also invite other views, interpretations, reflections, and even poems on each<br />
Torah portion. If you have something to contribute, please email it to<br />
RPC@templeadasshalom.org. This and prior previews can be found at Dr. David<br />
Dirlam's website by clicking on Changing Wisdoms Projects.
Annette Dirlam<br />
Barbara Chancey<br />
Fred Belkin<br />
Harvey Malin<br />
Mi Sheberakh * We Pray for Healing<br />
Heather Mullis<br />
Joan Marksamer<br />
Marcy Schirloff<br />
Mike Gordon<br />
Natalie Litofsky<br />
Philip Chancey<br />
Tim Latham<br />
Sky Sumlin<br />
Recently Passed<br />
Jeanette Golbin<br />
Beloved Founding Member of Temple Adas Shalom, Jeanette is survived by her loving children,<br />
Arlene (Stephen) Burns and Neal Golbin, and numerous grand and great-grandchildren<br />
Nancy Natkin<br />
Beloved Member of Temple Adas Shalom, Nancy is survived by her loving children, Dan (Rachel)<br />
Natkin and Michael (Karen) Natkin, stepdaughter Leigh (Rob) Harrell-Williams, and numerous<br />
grandchildren<br />
Alice Lassiter-Heare<br />
Remembered by Elyse Lassiter<br />
Amalie Diamant<br />
Remembered by Leila Diamant<br />
Beatrice Newman<br />
Remembered by Gloria Lehrman<br />
Bess Belkin<br />
Remembered by Fred Belkin & Roslyn Belkin<br />
David Pollack<br />
Remembered by Charna Kinneberg<br />
Esther Hirsh<br />
Remembered by Deborah Linick<br />
Eva Labe<br />
Remembered by Gail Casazza<br />
Gertrude Selby<br />
Remembered by Denise Gordon<br />
Helen Terjung<br />
Remembered by Sharon Dimatteo<br />
Herbert Signer<br />
Remembered by the Congregation<br />
Yahrzeits Observed<br />
Ida Goldberg<br />
Remembered by the Congregation<br />
Irv Altman<br />
Remembered by Henry Hoffman<br />
Jeanette Weinstock<br />
Remembered by Lenore Fox & Lloyd Fox<br />
Joseph Snyderman<br />
Remembered by Jayne Klein<br />
Lawrence Speyer<br />
Remembered by Bessie Speyer & Lisa Phillips<br />
Lena Lipman<br />
Remembered by Eric Griesinger<br />
Marvin L. Kravitz<br />
Remembered by Shana Kravitz<br />
Paul Lynch Sr.<br />
Remembered by Robert Lynch<br />
Raymond Paster<br />
Remembered by Rayna Richardson<br />
Rose Goodman<br />
Remembered by Adele Friedman<br />
Stanford Folus<br />
Remembered by Brian Folus<br />
Caring Committee Announcement<br />
Caring is about both the simchas and healing through support and community. Is there<br />
a moment you would like to share, privately or publicly?<br />
We want to be there for you so please let us know. Email caring@templeadasshalom.org
TAS/HJC Calendar of Events<br />
FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY<br />
7 16 th of Nissan 5783<br />
8 17 th of Nissan 5783<br />
9 18 th of Nissan 5783<br />
10 19 th of Nissan 5783<br />
Chol Hamoed Passover<br />
Chol Hamoed Passover<br />
Chol Hamoed Passover<br />
Chol Hamoed Passover<br />
Kehillah MAGNET Closed<br />
HJC ELC Closed<br />
7:16pm<br />
Candle Lighting<br />
6:00pm Yizkor Memorial<br />
Service<br />
7:00pm Festival Shabbat<br />
Torah Service with Rabbi<br />
Meeka<br />
7:30pm<br />
Security Committee Meeting<br />
TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY<br />
11 20 th of Nissan 5783<br />
Chol Hamoed Passover<br />
HJC ELC Closed<br />
12 21 st of Nissan 5783<br />
Passover<br />
Yizkor<br />
HJC ELC Closed<br />
13 22 nd of Nissan 5783<br />
HJC ELC Closed<br />
7:20pm<br />
Candle Lighting<br />
6:15pm<br />
Kehillah MAGNET<br />
Midweek Hebrew Class<br />
(Virtual)<br />
7:00pm<br />
Board Meeting<br />
Mazel Tov<br />
BIRTHDAYS<br />
9 th Jonah Edeson * 9 th Rhonda August * 13 th Roberta Foard<br />
13 th Joshua Young * 13 th Lucas Wood * 13 th Alexander Johnson<br />
Upcoming Zoom Live Streamed Services & Events<br />
FESTIVAL SHABBAT TORAH SERVICE<br />
Friday, <strong>April</strong> 7th<br />
In-Person Service begins at 7:00 pm; Live Streaming starts at 6:45 pm<br />
https://zoom.us/j/85758681892 * Meeting ID: 857 5868 1892<br />
Password: Shabbat23
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