Congregation Sholom
Congregation Sholom will hold services via Zoom with Rabbi Eric Dangott on Friday, Dec. 16, at 6:30 p.m. Rabbi Dangott will also lead hybrid services on Saturday, Dec. 17, in Clubhouse 3, Room 9, and via Zoom at 10 a.m. To receive a Zoom invitation, contact Jeff Sacks at 714-642-0122.
Saturday’s Torah portion will be Vayeshev from the book of Genesis. Vayeshev (He Settled) begins the story of Joseph, describing his rivalry with his brothers, slavery in Egypt, and imprisonment after his master’s wife frames him in response to Joseph’s refusal of her advances. It also contains the story of Tamar, her husbands, and her father-in-law, Judah.
Join Congregation Sholom on Wednesday, Dec. 21, at Veterans Plaza for its annual Hanukkah celebration and menorah lighting. Refreshments will include Krispy Kreme doughnuts and hot apple cider.
Congregation Sholom’s book club will meet on Wednesday, Dec. 21, via Zoom at 7 p.m. The group is currently reading and discussing the book “Conversations with my Father.”
Congregation Sholom has served Leisure World since 1962. It offers a traditional Jewish service in person and online. Those who want to become a member of Congregation Sholom should call Howard Brass at 714-396-0121 for a membership packet.