Beit HaLev
Beit HaLev’s Coffee Chavurah on Zoom will celebrate the Sabbath evening on Friday, Dec. 31, at 5:30, followed by the evening service at 6. On Saturday, the morning service begins at 10:30, followed by the Coffee Chavurah. To join on Zoom, go to https:// us02web.zoom.us/j/9152434704 ?pwd=THJGTE1OUXI5VXFDT WtuZHF4K3VxUT09. The meeting ID is 915 243 4704, and the passcode is RavGalit.
Beit HaLev continues to livestream on Facebook as well. To attend, go to Rabbi Galit Shirah’s website at Facebook.com/galityomtov.
The prayerbooks for all services are now shared onscreen on both Zoom and Facebook.
Vaychi (And he [Jacob] lived) is the Torah reading for this Shabbat reading in Genesis 49:1-26. After blessing Joseph’s sons, Ephraim and Manassah, Jacob tells Joseph that he is dying and that he needs to tell his other children “what will befall them in the days to come.” The children of Israel (Jacob) are aware of the prophecy that they will become enslaved for 400 years, but Jacob also gives his “blessing” to each of his sons. Curiously, rather than praising each of them, their father lists their faults along with their futures, while Joseph, the exception, is highly praised. This is the final chapter of the Book of Genesis.
Rabbi Galit Shirah conducts a weekday Ma’ariv service every Thursday for Sim Shalom, the online synagogue. Sim Shalom presents livestream services Monday-Thursday, with a different rabbi each day. To say Kaddish, pray for healing and to hear a spiritual message, go to SimShalom.com.
Classes for Beginning Hebrew and Pirke Avot will begin in January. For information, contact the Rabbi at (562) 715-0888 or duets@icloud.com.
