Congregation Sholom
Congregation Sholom will hold a potluck dinner prior to services on Friday evening, July 28, in Clubhouse 3, Room 9, at 5:15 p.m. A sign up sheet has been sent to members. Services conducted by Rabbi Mike Mymon will begin following the dinner at 6:30 p.m. and will also be available on Zoom. Rabbi Mymon will also lead the hybrid service on Saturday, July 29, in Clubhouse 3, Room 9, and via Zoom 10 a.m. To receive a Zoom invitation, call or text Jeff Sacks at 714-642-0122.
This week's Torah portion is Va’etchanan from the Book of Deuteronomy. Va’etchanan (I pleaded) opens as Moses pleads with God to be allowed into the Land of Israel. Moses warns the Israelites not to pursue idolatry and recounts the giving of the Ten Commandments. The portion also contains the Shema, a declaration of faith and a central text in Jewish prayer.
Join Congregation Sholom on Sunday, July 30 to see the play “In the Heights” at the Long Beach Playhouse located at 5021 E. Anaheim St. in Long Beach. Carpools are available. The group will meet at the Clubhouse 4 parking lot at 1 p.m. to carpools. The show begins at 2 p.m.. Tickets are $24 each. After the show, the group will go to a local restaurant for a meal. Suggestions welcome.
Send an email to murrjet@yahoo.com to reserve a ticket. Those who want become a member of Congregation Sholom should call Howard Brass at 714-396-0121 for a membership packet.
