Congregation Sholom

On Friday, July 29, Congregation Sholom will hold a potluck dinner prior to services in Clubhouse 3, Room 9, at 5:15 p.m. A sign-up sheet has been sent to members. Services will begin following the dinner at 6:30 p.m. The service will be conducted by Rabbi Mike Mymon and will also be available on Zoom. Hybrid services will continue with Rabbi Mymon on Saturday, July 30, in Clubhouse 3, Room 9, and on 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 Matot-Masei from the book of Numbers. Matot (Tribes) opens with laws about vows, and continues to describe the Israelites’ war against the Midianites and the allocation of spoils. The tribes of Reuben and Gad request to dwell outside of the Land of Israel, and Moses acquiesces on the condition that they help conquer it. Masei (Travels), the final Torah portion in the Book of Numbers, opens with a list of places that the Israelites traveled in the desert. God commands the Israelites to destroy idolatry in the Land of Israel, outlines Israel’s boundaries, and details the laws of cities of refuge for accidental killers.

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