Congregation Sholom has been invited to participate in a Purim celebration with the Jewish Collaborative of Orange County. The event will be held today, Feb. 25, starting at at 5:30 p.m. The Family Fun event begins at 5:30, Ma’Arivis at 6:15, followed by Megillah reading and virtual Shpiel and singing starting at 6:45. Be sure to bring your own Hamantaschen and groggers. The Zoom Link for the Purim

Editor’s note: This poem by Rabbi Naomi Levy was submitted by LW contributor Carol Levine. “I have been praying for this day and now it is here! With great excitement, a touch of trepidation And with deep gratitude I give thanks To all the scientists who toiled day and night So that I might receive this tiny vaccination That will protect me and all souls around this world. With the

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embedded. Those who want more details or need to practice beforehand can call Jeff ahead of time. The phone number to call for those who do not have Internet service is (669) 900-9128, the meeting ID is 375 251 9429. To join the Zoom meeting, go to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/375 2519429?pwd=UDREWTA1N21jaXVUZUhyQmY1U01JQT09. The meeting ID is 375 251 9429, and the passcode is 8ZYy69. Congregation

confesses me before men, him I will also confess before my father who is in heaven. But whoever denies me before men, him I will also deny before my father who is in heaven.” These words describe an unbeliever or a person who remains faithless. Despite this, God remains faithful, meaning he will keep his judgements and his promises. That is God’s character and sovereignty over his creation. We

By Jim Greer LW contributor An article in Liahona’s February online issue, David Dickson of Church Magazines juxtaposed the expression of love on Valentine’s Day with Christlike love. Valentine’s Day can be wonderful or miserable, depending on one’s life experiences and current relationships. But Christ-like love – which has little to do with chocolates or flowers – can be shared