Weekly Bulletin -December 6th

PARASHAT
Vayeitzei
Friday, December 6th, 2024
7:00 PM
Shabbat service
Services will be led by Rabbi Meeka
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Torah Portion Preview
Vayeitzei
Vayeitzei, "and he went out," refers to Jacob's journey to
Haran, his mother Rebekah's birthplace. On his journey, he
dreams of a ladder reaching from earth to heaven and is given
the same promise that God gave Abraham and Isaac, i.e., he
will inherit the land and be blessed. Jacob meets Rachel at
the well and works for his uncle Laban (her father) for seven
years in order to marry her. Jacob the deceiver is himself the
victim of deception. Laban substitutes Leah (the older sister)
for Rachel, and therefore, Jacob must serve Laban an
additional seven years in order to wed his intended spouse.
Jacob eventually has a total of twelve sons and decides to
return to his homeland.
This week's selection, taken from the first aliyah, includes
Jacob's reaction to his meaningful dream:
Waking from his sleep, Jacob said, "Truly, the Eternal is in this
place, and I did not know it!" He was awestruck, and said,
"How awe-inspiring is this place! This is none other than the
house of God, and this is the gate of heaven!" (28:16-17)
The parashah simply calls Jacob's nighttime campground
bamakom hazeh, meaning "this place," the place of personal
revelation. This is the location where Jacob found a patch of
earth to rest his head and find safety for the night. Jacob was
not expecting a dream-vision of angels ascending and
descending the ladder to heaven, nor was he expecting to
hear God's words determine his future and the future of his
people, the children of Jacob, Israel. Jacob is caught
unawares, yet this is truly a turning point in his life and a
defining moment for him and the history of our people.
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Mi Sheberakh * We Pray for Healing
Amelia Parsons
Daniel Hurst
David Bonham
Elizabeth Kaiser
Fred Belkin
Gary Markow
Heather Mullis
Joyce Levy Levine
Julie Cooper
Linda Topol
Mandy Shanks
Yahrzeits Observed
Natalie Litofsky
Paul Cohen
Shari Morris
Steve Marksamer
Steve Nohowel
In Loving Memory:
Honoring Those Who Recently Passed
Aaron Hauchman
Remembered by the Congregation
Timothy Latham
Mourned by his best friend, Natalie Litofsky and Barbara Litofsky
Evelyn (Evie) Ciuchta
She is mourned by her brother & sister-in-law, Neil & Marcia Buchness, niece
and nephew Madison Schiwy & Spencer Buchness, and many other family
members.
Julius Diamant
Remembered by Leila Diamant
Anna Goldberg Black
Remembered by Phillip Gilden
Benjamin Hirsch
Remembered by the Congregation
Clara Schneck
Remembered by Zita Schneck
Florence Schwaber
Remembered by David Schwaber
Harry Schultz
Remembered by the Congregation
Irving Shur
Remembered by the Congregation
Lyn Stacie Getz
Remembered by Kathlyn Getz
Merelyn Paul
Remembered by Terry Weiner
Morris Weinstein
Remembered by the Congregation
Stanley Getz
Remembered by Kathlyn Getz
Steven Martin Shuman
Remembered by Roberta Foard
Susan Ann Kempler
Remembered by Hyndel Kempler
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Celebrations
Celebrating Another Year:
Happy Birthday
6th Zachary Rubin * 7th David Harrison
7th Ethan Levy * 9th Allison Baker
10th Gabriel Sober * 11th Ken Beyer
12th Hannah Bress
Caring Committee Announcement
Caring is about both the simchas and healing through
support and community. Is there a moment you would like to
share, privately or publicly?
We want to be there for you so please let us know. Email
caring@templeadasshalom.org
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TAS Calendar of Events
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5th of Kislev 5785 6th of Kislev 5785 7th of Kislev 5785 8thof Kislev 5785
Vayeitzei
Family Hanukkah Shopping
7:00pm: Shabbat Service
Oneg: Bober/Conley
4:23pm: Candle Lighting
9:00am: Religious School
10:00am: Tea & Torah
with Rabbi Meeka
11:20am: Tot Shira
12:00pm: eSPORTS
Competition
7:30pm: Security
Committee Meeting
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9th of Kislev 5785 10th of Kislev 5785 11th of Kislev 5785
7:00pm: Membership
Committee Meeting
7:00pm: TAS Board of
Trustees Meeting
Upcoming Live Streamed Services & Events
Shabbat Torah Service
Friday, December 13th
Live Streaming starts at 6:45pm - 7:00pm
Service starts at 7:00pm
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UPCOMING
EVENTS
PLEASE CLICK FLIERS FOR MORE INFORMATION!
Tea & Torah
with Rabbi Meeka
Sundays December 8th & 15th
10:00am - 11:00am
Tot Shira
Sunday December 8th
11:20am - 11:45am
Sisterhood Hanukkah Party
Sunday, December 15th
1:00pm - 3:00pm
RSVP by December 5th
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UPCOMING
EVENTS
PLEASE CLICK FLIERS FOR MORE INFORMATION!
Gift Shop
Holiday Shopping Hours
Sunday, December 8th & 15th | 9:00am - 12:30pm
Friday, December 20th | 7:00pm - 9:00pm
also by appointment
Menorah Lighting
at the City Council Meeting
Monday, December 16th
7:00pm
City Hall | 711 Pennington Ave
Hanukkah Party & Potluck
Friday, December 20th
Potluck Dinner at 5:30pm
Family Shabbat Service & Oneg to follow
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GIVE BLOOD
Blood Drive
Temple Adas Shalom
Social Hall
8 N Earlton Rd Ext
Havre De Grace, MD 21078
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Please scan the QR Code or call 800 RED CROSS (733-2767) to schedule your blood
donation!
Please visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter: "templeadasshalommd" to schedule an
appointment.
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T i s t h e S e a s o n
SPREAD JOY &
Love
P l e a s e j o i n t h e E L C t h i s h o l i d a y
s e a s o n i n o u r e f f o r t s t o s u p p o r t t h e
w o m e n a n d t h e i r c h i l d r e n l i v i n g a t
L i l y H o u s e .
C o n t a c t D a n n i a t
O f f i c e H J C E L C @ T e m p l e A d a s S h a l o m . o r g
t o f i n d o u t h o w !
L i l y H o u s e i s a h o m e s p o n s o r e d b y t h e n o n p r o f i t C h r y s a n t h e M o m s w h i c h h e l p s s u p p o r t
w o m e n t h r o u g h t h e i r r e c o v e r y j o u r n e y . W e a r e a s k i n g f o r c l o t h i n g , t o y s a n d h o u s e h o l d
i t e m d o n a t i o n s . T o l e a r n m o r e a b o u t t h i s w o n d e r f u l o r g a n i z a t i o n p l e a s e v i s i t t h e i r
w e b s i t e : h t t p s : / / c h r y s a n t h e m o m s . o r g /
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