What an uplifting, inspiring and awesome month of holidays and celebration!
The energy, joy and blessings of our amazing community continues throughout the year!
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Wednesday, November 6th at 8pm: Discussion and Drinks Join an engaging class for women using the Torah's timeless wisdom to gain practical tips and guidance on relationships, raising children and daily stress. Light refreshments and wine served.
Friday, November 22 at 7pm: Fridays for Families
Join us for a delightful Family Shabbos Services followed by Dinner.
A time to have fun, get inspired, enjoy community spirit, song and laughter!
Family friendly, beginner's service for parents and children, followed by sit down Shabbat dinner.
Friday, November 29 at 10:00am: Jteen Wrap and Breakfast
Join an exclusive Jteen Tefillin wrap, prayers and delicious buffet breakfast!
For boys and girls. No cost. Come and bring your friends!
Kiddush Sponsor
The Kiddush this week is sponsored by
Dr. Neil Rosen and Irene Hendrick
in honor of the Bar Mitzvah of Benjamin Hendrick
Mazel Tov!!
Shabbos Times
Friday, October 25
Candle Lighting: 5:44pm
Evening Service Mincha: 5:45pm
Saturday, October 26
Morning Service 9:30am
Torah Reading and Sermon: 10:30am Kiddush Brunch: 12:00pm
Evening Service: 5:45pm Shabbos ends: 6:42pm
Schedule of Synagogue Services
October 27- November 1
Fridays for Families Friday, November 22 at 7pm
Join us for a delightful Family Shabbos Services followed by Dinner.
A time to have fun, get inspired, enjoy community spirit, song and laughter!
Family friendly, beginner's service for parents and children, followed by sit down Shabbat dinner.
Discussion and Drinks Wednesday, Nov. 6 at 8pm
Join an engaging class for women using the Torah's timeless wisdom to gain practical tips and guidance on relationships, raising children and daily stress. Light refreshments and wine served.
MVP Mitzvah Volunteer Program
MVP's our young Mitzvah volunteers, have been enjoying weekly Friday visits with the senior residents at the Maple Glen Center! Geared for boys and girls ages 11-13, MVP is for volunteering and Mitzvah madness, while connecting to others and having a meaningful impact!
A warm environment for our community of teens.
The perfect blend of social interaction with a dynamic Jewish twist offering opportunities for volunteering and social time.
Hang out, and get connected with other Jewish teens in the area for casual, social meet and discussions.
Saturdays 11am-12pm Give your child an opportunity to explore, learn and discover with songs, story time with Russian language, and kiddie play area! Bond with your little one while connecting with other moms in our area.
A Biselleh Humor....
Jacob is out sailing in his expensive yacht when he gets into difficulties and has to call out the lifeboat.
Because the coastguard needs an accurate fix on the yacht's location, he calls the yacht on the radio. "What is your position? Repeat, what is your position?"
Jacob replies, "My position? It’s very good. I'm marketing director of a medium sized firm in New York.
Weekly E- Torah
"In the beginning G‑d created heaven and earth" (Genesis 1:1)
For a change, let's talk a little philosophy.
From the first verse of the Torah it seems that once upon a time there was nothing. Then the Creator brought the universe into existence. According to the Tanya, seeing as the world didn't always exist, it isn't quite natural for it to exist now. Therefore, the creative force of G‑d, which brought the world into existence initially, must constantly be present to fuel its continued state of being. Remove that Divine energy from the world, and it simply ceases to exist. It would be like pulling the plug on creation.
This concept is known as the law of continuous creation. Indeed, in our daily morning prayers, we describe G‑d as the One who "in His goodness renews each day the work of creation." The Tanya, then, would understand that to mean not only each day but also each moment.
I suppose we could understand this idea from the simple analogy of a person throwing a ball up into the air. When he throws the ball, his strength will determine how high the ball will fly. The stronger his arm, the higher it will fly and the longer it will defy the natural law of gravity. But as soon as the power of his throw is spent, the ball can no longer defy nature and comes hurtling down again.
Likewise, if we want the initial or "natural" state of the world—which was non-existence—to be defied, then we need to keep fueling that same initial thrust of creative energy into the world that brought it into existence in the first place. Otherwise, the universe simply reverts to its initial state of nothingness and non-existence, just like the ball that runs out of steam and falls back to earth.
Now let's move from the philosophical to the practical and we discover a beautiful message of hope and inspiration in this concept. We are often burdened by the past, weighed down by our personal history and experiences. Our mistakes and failures still haunt us and prevent us from moving on.
Here then is a stirring message for all who would be hampered by past disappointments. It's a brand new world. Every day, every minute, every second G‑d is recreating the world anew. Forget about the past. What was was. Today is a new world, a new present filled with exciting new opportunities. At any given moment we can begin again.
Especially in the week of Bereishit, when we read the Torah from the very beginning, it is a most opportune time for each of us to make a fresh start and a new beginning. New beginnings aren't always easy. But this idea of continuous creation offers powerful inspiration to give ourselves a new chance filled with new opportunities. As we start a new Jewish year, let us embrace this promise and be encouraged to begin again.
-adapted from www.chabad.org
