Weekly Bulletin - March 20th

D VEN
& D NE
PARASHAT
Vayikra
Friday, March 20th, 2025 6:15pm
Unique 45 minute Kabbalat Shabbat service
with lively music and spirit led by Rabbi
Meeka. Following the service, everyone
attending is encourage to join us at
Lins Hibachi in Havre de Grace.
8 N. Earlton Rd. Ext. Havre de Grace, MD 21078
410-939-3170 | www.templeadasshalom.org

Torah Portion Preview
Vayikra
God instructs Moses on the five different kinds of
sacrifices that were to be offered in the sanctuary:
1. The olah or "burnt offering" was a voluntary
sacrifice that had a high degree of sanctity and
was regarded as the "standard" offering. The
entire animal, except for its hide, was burned on
the altar. (1:1-17)
2. The minchah or "meal offering" was a sacrifice
made of flour, oil, salt, and frankincense that was
partly burned on the altar and partly given to the
priests to eat. (2:1-16)
3. The zevach sh'lamim or "sacrifice of well-being"
was a voluntary animal offering from one's herd,
sometimes brought to fulfill a vow. (3:1-17)
4. The chatat or "sin offering" was an obligatory
sacrifice that was offered to expiate
unintentional sins. This offering differs from the
others in the special treatment of the blood of
the animal. (4:1-5:13)
5. The asham or "penalty offering" was an
obligatory sacrifice of a ram that was required
chiefly of one who had misappropriated
property. (5:1-26)
https://reformjudaism.org/torah/portion/vayikra
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Mi Sheberakh * We Pray for Healing
Amari Cooper
Ann Robbins
Barrie Davis
Cindy Zimlin
Crew O’Brian
Giancarlo Capozzoli
Heather Mullis
Jenniffer T. Gordon
Jessie Allingham
Kathy Lazarski
Pat Goles
Rita Dalal
Sam Feldman
Stan Freedman
Steve Larsen
William “Bill” Bradshaw
In Loving Memory:
Honoring Those Who Recently Passed
Irwin Rosenfeld
Our Beloved Shamash
Mourned by his brother Roy Rosenfeld and the Congregation
Yahrzeits Observed
Michael Schneck
Remembered by Zita Schneck
Sara Schenker
Remembered by the Congregation
Sidney Hoffman
Remembered by Barbara Litofsky
Dr. Joseph Portnoy
Remembered by the Congregation
Morton H. Getz
Remembered by the Congregation
Eva Sirkis
Remembered by the Congregation
Crystal White
Remembered by Nadia, Octavia & Solomon
Hampton
Jules Counts
Remembered by Clara Kravitz
Judy Fine Malin
Remembered by Randi Chancey
Isaac Korenfeld
Remembered by the Congregation
Harry Shuman
Remembered by Roberta Foard

Celebrations
Cherish Years of Love
Anniversaries this Week
26th - Jennifer & David Bober
Celebrating Another Year:
Happy Birthday
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st
20 Barry Baker * 21 David Fang
th
th
25 Kalina Abrams * 26 David Schwaber
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
20 21 22 23
2nd of Nisan 5786 3rd of Nisan 5786 4th of Nisan 5786 5th of Nisan 5786
Vayikra
9:00am: Religious School 9:30pm: Kasher Kitchen
9:30am: Tea & Torah
11:00am: Model Seder
6:00pm: Daven & Dine
Shabbat
6:58pm: Candle Lighting
24 6th of Nisan 5786 25 26
7th of Nisan 5786 8th of Nisan 5786
12:30pm: Senior
Luncheon
6:30pm: RPC Meeting
Upcoming Live Streamed Services & Events
Shabbat Tribute to Debbie Friedman
Friday, March 27th
Live Streaming starts at 6:45pm - 7:00pm
Service starts at 7:00pm
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Have you found them ? all yet?
Our Hidden Picture activity from the March
newsletter is still open! Take another look, see
if you can spot everything, and submit your
th
entry by March 25 to be entered in a drawing.
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Rabbi Meeka Simerly presents:
The Sound of Freedom:
Miriam's Song and Our Song
Sunday, March 29th
10:30 a.m.
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Harford County
2515 Churchville Road
Churchville, MD 21028

TAS ADULT ED
BOOK
DISCUSSION
Adult Ed is currently reading
HEART OF A STRANGER
Written by Angela Buchdahl
SATURDAY, MARCH 21ST
10 AM
TAS Social Hall & Zoom
You’ll find a link to the book on
Amazon below. If you can’t
locate a copy through the library
or online, please let us know —
we have a few copies on hand.
SHOP AMAZON
Second Night Seder
thursday April 2, 2026 at 6:15PM
RSVP by March 25th HERE
https://members.templeadasshalom.org/event/2026_Seder.html
Member Pricing:
Adults: $36
Children: $18
Non-Member Pricing:
Adults: $42
Children: $24
( Children age 3-12, Children 2 & under are FREE )

8 N. Earlton Rd. Ext
Havre de Grace, MD 21078
HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL SERVICE
Saturday, April 11 at 6pm
Henry and Betty Herman
Their Holocaust story which begets the
question, "Do I owe my life to Hitler?"
Ellen Azrael shares the intimate
history of her parents, Henry and
Betty. She weaves together their
individual experiences of survival,
the providence that united them,
and the resilient life they created
together in Reading, PA.
M O R N I N G M O S A I C S T R O L L
D i s c o v e r t h e S t o r i e s B e h i n d t h e S t o n e s
Date: Sunday, April 12
Time: 10:00am - 11:00am
The Book of Life
Kadosh Kadosh Kadosh
The Holiday Wall
River of Justice
... and many more!
Join us for a special session as we
explore the hidden history and artistry
within our own walls. Our temple
building is glorified by the colorful and
historic mosaics that have been created
by our members of all ages. Rabbi Gila
Ruskin (Rabbi Emerita) will be our
guide as we learn the fascinating stories
that inspired such treasures as:

FEATURING
THE BIBLE PLAYERS
IMPROV COMEDY GROUP
PRESENTED BY KEHILLAH MAGNET RELIGIOUS SCHOOL
FRIDAY 17TH APRIL, 2026
unkosher
adult comedy show
SHOW STARTS AT 7:30PM
FOLLOWING THE FAMILY SHABBAT SERVICE
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FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 2026
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A MOTHER TO MANY
A BOOK TALK & SIGNING WITH RABBI MEEKA
The Sisterhood and Adult Education committees invite you to a
special evening with Rabbi Meeka.
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TUESDAY
START AT OR
12 MAY 2026 7:00PM SCAN
Explore insights from Rabbi Meeka’s new
book, A Mother to Many: Creating a
Meaningful Childless Jewish Life. Discover
a message of solace and wisdom, and
learn how our community can better
welcome those unintentionally without
children.
Please join us for light refreshments following
the program.
RSVP BY MAY 4TH
Babysitting available at No Charge
Please indicate need for babysitting on your RSVP
TRAVEL
Around the World in 9 Weeks
ELC Summer 2026
Visit a different continent with us each week
during our fun and engaging summer program!
Contact 410.939.3170 | HJCELC@TempleAdasShalom.org

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THINK
BEFORE
YOU CLICK
Phishing emails and fake websites are designed to trick you. Always
verify sources before opening links or downloading attachments
Tips for data phishing awareness
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legitimacy. Be cautious of emails from
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STAFF WELL-BEING INITIATIVES
Good Morning ,
Hope all is well with you, are you available toda
L'Shalom! Peace!
Rabbi Meeka Simerly
Spiritual Leader
Temple Adas Shalom
8 North Earlton Road, Ext Havre De Grace
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