Congregation Sholom

Congregation Sholom will hold a potluck dinner prior to service on Friday, June 28, in Clubhouse 3, Room 9, at 5 p.m. The potluck sign up sheet has been sent to members. Rabbi Karen Isenberg will lead the service following the potluck at 6:30, also available via Zoom. Cantor Marla Barugel will lead the hybrid service on Saturday, June 29, in Clubhouse 3, Room 9, and Zoom at 10 a.m. To receive a Zoom invitation, call or text Jeff Sacks at 714-642-0122.

This week’s Torah portion is Shelach from the book of Numbers. Shelach (send) tells the story of Israelite spies journeying into Canaan, the negative report they bring back, and the resulting punishment decreed upon the Israelites: to wander and die in the desert over 40 years. It ends with laws about sacrifices, the story of a man who desecrates Shabbat, and the commandment to wear ritual fringes.

Those who want to join Congregation Sholom should call Howard Brass at 714-396-0121 for a membership packet.

The theater trip to see “The Addams Family: The Musical” at the Long Beach Playhouse will be on Sunday, July 7, at 2 p.m. The annual summer picnic will be held on Sunday, July 21.