KEHILATH ISRAEL'S - Kehilath Israel Synagogue

FRIDAY, MARCH 5
Candlelighting* ...........................5:58 P.M.
Kabbalat Shabbat.........................6:05 P.M.
SATURDAY, MARCH 6
SHABBAT PARAH
Morning Service..........................9:00 A.M.
Mincha.........................................5:00 P.M.
BAT MITZVAH OF SARAH GASSER
Havdalah......................................6:50 P.M.
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FRIDAY, MARCH 12
Candlelighting*............................6:05 P.M.
Kabbalat Shabbat.........................6:00 P.M.
SATURDAY, MARCH 13
SHABBAT HACHODESH
BLESSING OF THE NEW MOON
NISAN
Morning Service..........................9:00 A.M.
CHAI ANNIVERSARY KIDDUSH
Mincha.........................................5:40 P.M.
Havdalah......................................6:56 P.M.
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FRIDAY, MARCH 19
Candlelighting*............................7:12 P.M.
Kabbalat Shabbat.........................6:45 P.M.
SATURDAY, MARCH 20
Morning Service..........................9:00 A.M.
Mincha.........................................6:45 P.M.
Havdalah......................................8:03 P.M.
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FRIDAY, MARCH 26
Candlelighting*............................7:19 P.M.
Kabbalat Shabbat..........................6:45 P.M.
SATURDAY, MARCH 27
SHABBAT HAGADOL
Morning Service..........................9:00 A.M.
Mincha..........................................6:55 P.M.
Havdalah......................................8:11 P.M.
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*NO LATER THAN
2
SHABBAT SERVICES
DEADLINE FOR THE
APRIL ISSUE OF
THE FOCAL POINT IS
MARCH 8
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MARCH 14
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ICHA D’AMREI - SOME SAY!
Dear Congregational Family,
Halakhic Judaism, through its requirement of observing
law, teaches us sensitivity to life. Over the centuries, the
Sages of the Talmud and later authorities created vehicles
that enabled the Jewish practitioner to express emotions by
taking an ordinary activity and sanctifying it. To this end,
when we eat or drink we recite a blessing before and after;
when we see a sunset we recite a blessing, when we purchase new
clothes we recite a blessing, all for the purpose of thanking G-d for
our bounty.
Our Sages of blessed memory were wise beyond their time and instituted
a blessing even at the time of great adversity in our lives. Upon hearing of
the death of an individual, they prescribed the blessing Barukh Dayan Ha-
Emet, Blessed is the Judge of Truth. Its recitation helps to realize that no
one is singled out by fate. It helps us to develop a perspective that allows
the good to shine through the darkness.
Mourners find it difficult to recite this blessing, to acknowledge that their
loved one has been taken from their midst, no longer able
to enjoy their company. This is difficult to do, especially when
one is still suffering from the shock of loss. However, in the spirit
of our tradition, we must remind ourselves to look for, and to
find elements of good, that can serve as inspiration for the future.
Judaism is a religious tradition that ultimately looks towards a bright,
better tomorrow. As Annie said on Broadway many years ago, “The sun
will come out tomorrow,” or as the Psalmist wrote, “In the evening one lies
down weeping, but with dawn, a cry of joy!” (Psalm 30) There is so much
good in the world we live in that our tradition is imbued with support to help
us overcome the difficult moments by offering gratitude to G-d for the good
in our lives. Blessings are one way that we can affirm the goodness of the
world. And so I conclude with my favorite blessing, Blessed are You Lord
our G-d King of the universe, the One who is Good and causes Goodness.
Rabbi David S. Bauman
SIMCHA TREE LEAF DEDICATIONS
IN HONOR OF
BERNARD TENENBAUM
90TH BIRTHDAY
2-15-2010
FROM
THE MINYANNAIRES
March 2010/adar - Nisan 5770