Beit HaLev

Rabbi Galit Shirah and the Beit HaLev congregation hope that the coming year brings health and an end to the coronavirus.

Beit HaLev’s Coffee Chavurah on Zoom will celebrate the Sabbath evening on Friday, Jan. 8, at 5:30, followed by the evening service at 6. On Saturday, the morning service begins at 10:30 followed by the Coffee Chavurah.

To join on Zoom, go to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9152434704? pwd=THJGTE1OUXI5VXFDTWtuZHF4K3VxUT09. The meeting ID is 915 243 4704, and the passcode is RavGalit.

Beit HaLev continues to livestream on Facebook as well. To attend, go to Rabbi Galit Shirah’s website at Facebook. com/galityomtov.

The prayerbooks for all services are shared onscreen on both Zoom and Facebook.

The first chapter of the Book of Exodus, Shemot–meaning names–is the account of Moses’ first conversation with HaShem at the burning bush. God has heard the cries of the Israelite slaves in Egypt and has chosen Moses as the instrument of their redemption. God tells Moses that the people will be brought out of Egypt and that they will travel to the land of milk and honey. Moses is instructed to face Pharaoh and free the Children of Israel. Moses argues that he is not the right person to free his people, but God assures Moses that God will “be with him.” In addition, because Moses is “slow of speech,” his brother, Aaron, will accompany him and speak for him.

Rabbi Galit Shirah Rabbi Galit Shirah conducts a weekday Ma’ariv service every Thursday for Sim Shalom, the online synagogue. Sim Shalom presents livestream services Monday-Thursday, with a different rabbi each day. To say Kaddish, pray for healing and to hear a spiritual message, go to SimShalom.com.

Zoom classes for beginning Hebrew and Pirke Avot will begin this month. For more information, contact the Rabbi at (562) 715-0888 or duets@icloud.com.