Beit HaLev
The Beit HaLev community continues prayers for Israel, the Israel Defense Forces, the safe return of all hostages and a swift end to the war.
“Vayera” is the name of this week’s Triennial Cycle Torah reading from Genesis 19:120:24. The dramatic reading is of the two angels who came to Sodom, one to rescue Lot and his family and the other to destroy the corrupt cities of Sodom and Gomorrah. The Maftir, from Genesis 20:20-24, introduces Abraham’s extended family, his brother’s children, and the birth of Rebecca.
To join the Beit HaLev Zoomagogue and interactive service, go to Facebook at www.facebook.com/galityomtov,
YouTube https:// www. youtube. com/@ beithalevlive8816/ streams or join the Zoom link at https://bit.ly/44kW8xP.
All Beit HaLev services share prayerbooks onscreen, “Lev L’Lev,” which include excerpts from the Reform Siddur, “Mishkan HaT’filah.”
Beit HaLev and Rabbi Galit-Shirah are affiliated with the Union of Jewish Universalist Communities and Clergy and the International Federation of Rabbis. It is progressive in thought and traditional in liturgy. The services are joyous, meaningful and musical. Beit HaLev welcomes everyone who seeks a path to the divine and doesn’t believe in labels. It considers all religions holy and valid.
To join the Beit HaLev Zoomagogue mailing list, call Rabbi Galit-Shirah at 562-7150888 or email duets@icloud.com.
Beit HaLev does not require a fee for membership, but contributions are welcome and may be sent to: Beit HaLev, P.O. Box 2279, Seal Beach, CA 90740.
