Eitz Chaim Newsletter August 19, 2023

Eitz Chaim Community News

August 19, 2023

Praise

Let them praise His name with dancing. Psalm 149:3

Art by Sarah bat El

This Week on Shabbat

Drash by Shaul Katzav

The Man In The Arena

"What is the most essential action to do when it seems that the whole world is against you?"

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Torah Portion

Shof’tim ~ Judges

Deuteronomy 16:18 – 21:9

4th Alliyah - Deuteronomy 18:6 - 13

Isaiah 51:12 – 52:12

Matthew 3:1 - 17

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Please stay for afternoon activities beginning at 2:15 pm

Isaiah Adults Study
Hispanic Reunion
Adult Hebrew
Chavurah
Jr Sr High Youth Group is on break for the summer

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Live stream for the Eitz Chaim services.

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Live stream is only available during services times on Shabbat from 10:30 to 1 pm. To be notified weekly of live stream and new videos posted be sure to hit subscribe on our YouTube page and then click on the little bell to notify you of new videos and impending live stream.

The religious observance that God the Father considers pure and faultless is this: to care for orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being contaminated by the world. James 1:27

We are commanded by God to care for the widows. Caring for the widows is a blessing and this is an opportunity for you to share in the care of a recent widow who is in need.

We are raising money to help Allie buy a newer RV to live in. On July 11 Allie‘s husband Freddie died in his sleep. Freddie has been living off grid on the ranch for 11 years and Allie joined him as his wife five years ago. Living off grid is quite difficult and Allie cannot do it by herself. She is currently staying in the house but that’s only temporary because my son is coming home in October. She is working hard to get lots of things sold to raise the money but will still need help. I’m hoping and praying that our community will answer the call and help a widow in distress. Allie is disabled, and lives on Social Security alone, which is a joke. Any help you could give would be greatly appreciated and we will continue to update you. It doesn’t matter how little you have to give, every donation will help toward providing Allie with a new home. A Give Send Go page has been created to facilitate the donations. Thank you!

Please click on the link to donate.

https://www.givesendgo.com/Home4Allie?goal=0_76e44121b7-a6af9e0452-43486371&mc_cid=a6af9e0452&mc_eid=585b424aa4

🎒📚 ** Join Our Back to School Drive!** 📚🎒

🗓️ August 19th is approaching fast, and we need YOUR help to make this back-to-school season unforgettable for homeless children in our community.

📍 Check out our supply lists in the lobby to see the essential items we're collecting. From notebooks to pencils, every little contribution counts! 📓🎒

🤝 Together with Love Thy Neighbor Ministry, we are on a mission to ensure that no child is left behind in their educational journey due to a lack of supplies. Let's help lighten this load for these students’ families! 💫✨

🎁 Donating is easy! Just drop off your contributions at our collection point. Every pencil, eraser, or ruler can light up a child's face with excitement! 😄

🌟 Let's unite as a community to make a lasting impact on these young minds. With your support, we will help these kids conquer challenges and reach for the stars! 🌠🌟

The High Holy Days are coming.

Now is the time to request time off from work to attend High Holy Day Services.

Rosh Hashanah

Erev Rosh Hashanah – Fri, Sept 15, 7 PM

Rosh Hashanah Day – Sat, Sept 16, 10:30 AM

Yom Kippur

Erev Yom Kippur – Sun, Sept 24, 7 PM

Yom Kippur Day – Mon, Sept 25, 10:30 AM – all day services

Sukkot will be celebrated on Shabbat, September 30.

Sukkot-Cooper lake - family camp - Sukkot will be September 29th thru October 8th see Special Events at ECDallas.Org to register or see info below and click on the link.

Erev Rosh Hashanah will be celebrated with apples, honey and honey cakes. The daytime service will be followed with an Oneg lunch.

Yom Kippur is a 24 hour fast which will be followed by a break the fast community dinner on Monday September 25th at sundown roughly 7:30 pm.

More information on food needs will be posted in a few weeks. Again please plan on joining us for these Holy Days of God and request time off from work if needed.