A Message from Rabbi Wexler

I had been living in Israel for nine months studying to become a rabbi. What a blessing to experience the day-to-day life and culture of our homeland, a country that can be understood as nothing less than a miracle. Day after day, I walked the streets of Jerusalem and traveled around the country, but this day was different. As the sun began to set, Becca and I gathered with hundreds of people in a room that overlooked the Old City. The mood was somber, and we could feel a heaviness in the air. As we made our way through the Ma’ariv (evening) service, the prayer leader paused and asked a simple yet profound question. “How many of you have lost a family member to war or terrorism?” One by one, individuals began rising. The prayer leader asked a second question, “How many of you have lost a friend to war or terrorism?” Every single Israeli stood up. Tears filled the room. One by one, each person had the opportunity to share the name and relationship of the person they were remembering for Yom HaZikaron, Israel’s Memorial Day.

THIS WEEKEND! ISRAEL 75

Friday, April 28 - Sunday, April 30

TONIGHT

• Minyan, 8pm - Zoom

FRIDAY

• Minyan, 7am - In-person and Zoom
• Wine and Cheese Kabbalat Shabbat, 5:45pm - In-person/Livestream (Livestream note: Kabbalat Shabbat services will take place in the Main Sanctuary)
• Shabbat Dinner, following services (Sold out, registration closed).
• Candle Lighting, 7:33pm

SATURDAY

• Shabbat Services with Special Guests Joel Chasnoff and Benji Lovitt followed by elaborate Kiddush Luncheon, 9:30am - In-Person/Livestream
• Rabbi Albert & Sarah Lewis Family Shabbat Service - Grades 2-6, 10am 
• Minha following kiddush - In-Person/Livestream
• "Dreaming in the Holy Land" - Special programs for all ages, following Minha.
• "The Land of Milk and Funny" - Cocktails and Comedy, 7:30pm (Very limited spots remain)

SUNDAY

• Minyan, 8am - In-person/Zoom
• Rabbi Albert and Sarah Lewis Religious School, 9am
• Aleph, First Grade - Family Hebrew Names Carnival, 10am
• Author's Brunch with Joel Chasnoff and Benji Lovitt, 9:15am (no registration required)
• HaMakom High School,11:15am
• Minyan, 8pm - Zoom

More Upcoming Events

Sisterhood Presents A Night in Paris - Fashion & Friends on Monday, May 1 at 6:15pm Details here

Tuesday Night Talmud on Tuesdays, May 2 and 16 at 8:15pm Details here

TBS Book Club on Wednesday, May 3 at 1pm Details here

Young Members Group - Let's Make a Meal on Thursday, May 4 at 7pm Details here

Hazak - Bus Trip to NYC on Sunday, May 7 departing at 8:45am Details here

Young Members Group - Rick Recht Live in Concert on Sunday, May 7 at 11:30am Details here

Social Action Committee Flagging Graves at Crescent Cemetery, Sunday, May 7 at 2:30pm, Details here

Social Action & Sustainability Committee Gardening Project Informational Meeting,

Monday, May 8 at 7pm Details here

Soul Sisters with Cantor Cohen on Wednesday, May 10 and 24 at 12:30pm Details here

Social Action 'Cook for a Friend', Wednesday, May 10 at 6:30pm Details here

Aging With Grace class with Gilah Lewis Sietz, Thursday, May 11 at 2pm Details here

Congregational Security Training with JFED, Tuesday, May 16 at 6:45pm Details here

CONGREGATIONAL SECURITY TRAINING

On Tuesday, May 16 at 6:45pm, we will be conducting a very important congregational security training on responding to an active shooter event. The training will be held in the main sanctuary, and the drills will be conducted by the JFED Security team. This training is open to the entire congregation and attendance is highly encouraged.

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