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Torah Portion Preview<br />
For Yitro<br />
Shabbat beginning <strong>February</strong> 2 nd , 2024<br />
Yitro (Jethro, priest of Midian and Moses’ father-in-law) tells two stories. The first<br />
recounts when Jethro brought Moses’ wife and sons to him, Moses was judging<br />
disputes of the Israelites’ who queued before him from morning to night. Jethro<br />
advised Moses not to wear himself out, but to appoint chiefs of thousands,<br />
hundreds, fifties, and tens to handle minor disputes, leaving Moses to teach God’s<br />
laws and judge the major disputes. The second story was God’s direct delivery of<br />
the commandments from Mount Sinai as it erupted in thunder, lightning, the loud<br />
blast of a horn, smoke, and trembling. The people pleaded in fear for Moses to<br />
become God’s intermediary and promised to listen just to him.<br />
The commandments tell us that the Jewish people’s endurance stems not merely<br />
from the need for protection or dominance over neighboring nations, but from our<br />
memorable set of fundamental ideals. Jethro showed the ancient human wisdom<br />
that even the best practices can cause burnout, but collaboration can accomplish<br />
their purposes. One Reform rabbi inspired us to “analyze current religious<br />
documents to formulate solutions to interfaith problems.” The relationship<br />
between Israelite leader Moses and Midianite priest Jethro exemplifies the<br />
potential for such interfaith collaborations.<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.<br />
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Amelia Parsons<br />
Anita Rosenzweig<br />
Barbara Chancey<br />
Elise Schipper<br />
Fred Belkin<br />
Mi Sheberakh * We Pray for Healing<br />
Harvey Malin<br />
Heather Mullis<br />
Justin Orellana Garcia<br />
Marcy Schirloff<br />
Marcy Werde<br />
Nancy Lever<br />
Natalie Litofsky<br />
Shelly Feinman<br />
Steve Nohowel<br />
Recently Passed<br />
Marsha Arlene Robinson<br />
Mother of Elise Woods, survived by her loving children, Elise (Michael) Woods and Lynda Rosen; adored<br />
grandchildren, Andrew Woods, and Austin Woods; dear sister-in-law, Helene Gersch.<br />
Keith Frank Tiedemann<br />
Friend of the Congregation and the Baltimore Jewish Community<br />
Peter A. Jay<br />
Husband of Irna Jay; loving father of William Jay (Janney), of Alexandria, Va., & Sarah Jay (Jeanne Sisk). Loved<br />
by his three grandchildren, Morgan, Augusta, & Peter.<br />
James “Jim” Baker Jr.<br />
Father of Alex Nathan, son of James Baker Sr. and husband of Rosie Enid. Loved by his siblings Cory Baker,<br />
Sherry Baker both of Augusta, KS. Mitch Koerner Derby, KS, Donnie Koerner of Hays, KS.<br />
Alan Longmuir<br />
Remembered by Rob Kinneberg<br />
Claire Geller<br />
Remembered by Thelma Salmansohn<br />
Doris H. Budner<br />
Remembered by Jay & Mark Stutman<br />
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E. Jonny Graff<br />
Remembered by Denise Gordon<br />
Elaine Graff<br />
Remembered by Denise Gordon<br />
Esther Bloom<br />
Remembered by Selma Wolkow<br />
Eve Pardo<br />
Remembered by Sarah O’Donnell<br />
George Vogel<br />
Remembered by Hyndel Kempler<br />
Yahrzeits Observed<br />
Joseph Michael Fine<br />
Remembered by Samuel Fine<br />
Leonard Rosenberg<br />
Remembered by Barrie Davis<br />
Mary Getz<br />
Remembered by Alan, Carolee, &<br />
Kathlyn Getz<br />
Millie Haas Sang<br />
Remembered by Julie Sang, Morgan<br />
Elizabeth Jones, & Jonathan Myers<br />
Ralph Karlin<br />
Remembered by Wendy Drabinski<br />
Richard Kolchin<br />
Remembered by Cindy Kolchin<br />
Sol Richard Shipley<br />
Remembered by Roslyn Belkin<br />
Sylvia Rosenfeld<br />
Remembered by Deborah Levine
Caring Committee Announcement<br />
Caring is about both the simchas and healing through support and community. Is there a moment<br />
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<br />
TAS/HJC Calendar of Events<br />
FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY<br />
2 23 rd of Sh’vat 5784<br />
9:00am: SLAM Fitness<br />
10:00am: Field Trip – We<br />
Rock the Spectrum<br />
3 24 th of Sh’vat 5784<br />
Yitro<br />
4 25 th of Sh’vat 5784<br />
9:00pm: Kehillah MAGNET<br />
Religious School<br />
10:00am: Tea & Torah<br />
5 26 th of Sh’vat 5784<br />
9:00am: SLAM Fitness<br />
5:08pm: Candle Lighting<br />
7:00pm: Shabbat Torah<br />
Evening Service<br />
5:00pm: Chick Flick Night<br />
TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY<br />
6 27 th of Sh’vat 5784<br />
Superbowl Squares<br />
7:00pm: Membership<br />
Committee Meeting<br />
7 28 th of Sh’vat 5784<br />
9:00am: SLAM Fitness<br />
6:30pm: Midweek Hebrew<br />
School (Virtual)<br />
8 29 th of Sh’vat 5784<br />
7:00pm: TAS Board of<br />
Trustees Meeting<br />
Upcoming Zoom Live Streamed Services & Events<br />
SHABBAT TORAH SERVICE<br />
Friday, <strong>February</strong> 9 th<br />
In-Person Service begins at 7:00pm; Live Streaming starts at 6:45pm-7:00pm<br />
Mazel Tov<br />
BIRTHDAYS<br />
2 nd Sarah Richardson * 4 th Micah Jaffe * 4 th Jennifer Bober<br />
4 th Stephen Marksamer * 7 th Austin Woods * 8 th Henry Kolstad<br />
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