Shabbat Shalom from Rabbi Shafrin - 11/20/2020
Dear Kol Rinah Families,
This week, I have been thinking a lot about memory. For me, the approach of Thanksgiving is one of my favorite times of the year because each time the holiday approaches, I remember family and friends, many of whom are living elsewhere and some of whom are gone from this world, who celebrated with us in years past. It is a powerful mix of joy and sadness as I look to commemorate this holiday in very different ways this year, without any gathering with family, without many of the traditions to which I, my family, and so many of us have grown accustomed, and without the joy and comfort those familiar rituals can bring.
That same feeling is reflected deeply in our Torah portion this week. In Parashat Toldot, we journey along with Isaac as he re-digs the wells his father Abraham dug. Several of our commentators say that one of the reasons Issac digs the same wells that his father dug was both to honor and remember him, to reconnect to parts of Isaac's own past, and to recall all the people who helped create the world and the tradition in which Isaac is immersed. These recollections must have been bittersweet for Isaac, recalling a man who was, at once, his greatest source of inspiration and Isaac's darkest moments.
Today is also the 11th annual Transgender Day of Remembrance, which began in 1999 as a vigil to honor the memory of Rita Hester and the far too many others who we have lost because of transphobia and violent hate of others. It is a day that at once commemorates the tragedies our trans siblings have endured, and sadly continue to endure, while at the same time honoring those who continue to fight for the essential goal of trans equality in our world. It is a day for all of us to step back and assess our own connections to our trans siblings and how best to be an advocate and an ally.
Here are some great articles and links to learn more about the Transgender Day of Remembrance, and to find new ways in which you can be an effective, supportive, and compassionate ally:
https://www.keshetonline.org/resources/transgender-day-of-remembrance/
http://www.straightforequality.org/trans?eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=a75b4c4a-2102-44e5-99d0-9e7dfbab292b
May this Shabbat, this Transgender Day of Remembrance, and this Thanksgiving help us honor and remember our past, reach out with love to all those around us, and find those things in our lives for which we can be grateful.
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This Shabbat's Parashah is Toldot
Torah Reading: Genesis 26:23-27:27
Haftarah: Malachi 1:1-2:7
Today at noon I will be leading Torah Talk on Zoom and we'll be taking a look into what Parashat Toldot teaches us about Isaac, his inner character and motivations, and what we can learn from his approach to the world.
Please join us at 3:00pm on Zoom for mincha and Kabbalat Shabbat. As we move into the winter months, Shabbat will continue to start early, and we would love to be able to join together with all of you and start our Shabbat with joy and song before the sun sets.
Candle lighting tonight is at 4:26 pm; Shabbat ends at 5:29 pm.
Tomorrow, we'll be streaming services from our Sanctuary in our Maryland Ave. building starting at 9:30am.
Shabbat shalom, and see you on Zoom,
Rabbi Scott Shafrin
ZOOM AND STREAMING LINKS
To join our Zoom Minyanim or classes, click on the desired meeting link, or call into either of the following numbers:
+1 312 626 6799
+1 646 558 8656
Then, when prompted, enter the Meeting ID of the desired minyan/class then press #. Then, when prompted, enter the password then press #.
Services (all times Central)
Evening Minyan on Zoom
Sunday-Thursday evenings at 6pm, Friday evening at 3:00pm
Morning Minyan on Zoom
Monday-Friday mornings at 7am; Sunday mornings and national holidays at 8am (not including Jewish holidays)
Learning Opportunities
Torah Talk with Rabbi Arnow or Rabbi Shafrin
Every Friday at 12pm
Join us for study and discussion of the week's Torah portion.
Zoom & Learn Series
Sundays at 11:30am,
Shabbat morning
Saturdays, 9:30am
Click the link below, then click the triangular "play" buttom:
https://player2.streamspot.com/?playerId=3506a4c8
Until shortly before 9:30am, there will a filler screen, but livestreamed video and sound will both start around 9:30am.
You can also set your computer or device in advance so that this link will continue streaming continuously and you will not have to press any buttons on Shabbat. To make sure that your device will not shut itself down or do into sleep mode, follow the directions below to disable sleep mode:
For PC:
To disable automatic Sleep:
1. Open up Power Options in the Control Panel. In Windows 10 you can get there from right clicking on the start menu and going to Power Options
2. Click "change plan settings" next to your current power plan
3. Change "Put the computer to sleep" to never
4. Click "Save Changes"
For Apple Products:
1. On your Mac, choose Apple menu > System Preferences, then click "Energy Saver."
2. Do either of the following:
a. Set the amount of time your computer or display should wait before going to sleep: Drag the “Computer sleep” and “Display sleep” sliders, or the “Turn display off after” slider.
b. Keep your Mac from going to sleep automatically: Select “Prevent computer from sleeping automatically when the display is off.”
This week, I have been thinking a lot about memory. For me, the approach of Thanksgiving is one of my favorite times of the year because each time the holiday approaches, I remember family and friends, many of whom are living elsewhere and some of whom are gone from this world, who celebrated with us in years past. It is a powerful mix of joy and sadness as I look to commemorate this holiday in very different ways this year, without any gathering with family, without many of the traditions to which I, my family, and so many of us have grown accustomed, and without the joy and comfort those familiar rituals can bring.
That same feeling is reflected deeply in our Torah portion this week. In Parashat Toldot, we journey along with Isaac as he re-digs the wells his father Abraham dug. Several of our commentators say that one of the reasons Issac digs the same wells that his father dug was both to honor and remember him, to reconnect to parts of Isaac's own past, and to recall all the people who helped create the world and the tradition in which Isaac is immersed. These recollections must have been bittersweet for Isaac, recalling a man who was, at once, his greatest source of inspiration and Isaac's darkest moments.
Today is also the 11th annual Transgender Day of Remembrance, which began in 1999 as a vigil to honor the memory of Rita Hester and the far too many others who we have lost because of transphobia and violent hate of others. It is a day that at once commemorates the tragedies our trans siblings have endured, and sadly continue to endure, while at the same time honoring those who continue to fight for the essential goal of trans equality in our world. It is a day for all of us to step back and assess our own connections to our trans siblings and how best to be an advocate and an ally.
Here are some great articles and links to learn more about the Transgender Day of Remembrance, and to find new ways in which you can be an effective, supportive, and compassionate ally:
https://www.keshetonline.org/
http://www.
May this Shabbat, this Transgender Day of Remembrance, and this Thanksgiving help us honor and remember our past, reach out with love to all those around us, and find those things in our lives for which we can be grateful.
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ALL ZOOM LINKS FOR THE EVENTS BELOW CAN BE FOUND AT THE END OF THIS EMAIL.
This Shabbat's Parashah is Toldot
Torah Reading: Genesis 26:23-27:27
Haftarah: Malachi 1:1-2:7
Today at noon I will be leading Torah Talk on Zoom and we'll be taking a look into what Parashat Toldot teaches us about Isaac, his inner character and motivations, and what we can learn from his approach to the world.
Please join us at 3:00pm on Zoom for mincha and Kabbalat Shabbat. As we move into the winter months, Shabbat will continue to start early, and we would love to be able to join together with all of you and start our Shabbat with joy and song before the sun sets.
Candle lighting tonight is at 4:26 pm; Shabbat ends at 5:29 pm.
Tomorrow, we'll be streaming services from our Sanctuary in our Maryland Ave. building starting at 9:30am.
Shabbat shalom, and see you on Zoom,
Rabbi Scott Shafrin
ZOOM AND STREAMING LINKS
To join our Zoom Minyanim or classes, click on the desired meeting link, or call into either of the following numbers:
+1 312 626 6799
+1 646 558 8656
Then, when prompted, enter the Meeting ID of the desired minyan/class then press #. Then, when prompted, enter the password then press #.
Services (all times Central)
Evening Minyan on Zoom
Sunday-Thursday evenings at 6pm, Friday evening at 3:00pm
Morning Minyan on Zoom
Monday-Friday mornings at 7am; Sunday mornings and national holidays at 8am (not including Jewish holidays)
Learning Opportunities
Torah Talk with Rabbi Arnow or Rabbi Shafrin
Every Friday at 12pm
Join us for study and discussion of the week's Torah portion.
Zoom & Learn Series
Sundays at 11:30am,
Shabbat morning
Saturdays, 9:30am
Click the link below, then click the triangular "play" buttom:
https://player2.streamspot.
Until shortly before 9:30am, there will a filler screen, but livestreamed video and sound will both start around 9:30am.
You can also set your computer or device in advance so that this link will continue streaming continuously and you will not have to press any buttons on Shabbat. To make sure that your device will not shut itself down or do into sleep mode, follow the directions below to disable sleep mode:
For PC:
To disable automatic Sleep:
1. Open up Power Options in the Control Panel. In Windows 10 you can get there from right clicking on the start menu and going to Power Options
2. Click "change plan settings" next to your current power plan
3. Change "Put the computer to sleep" to never
4. Click "Save Changes"
For Apple Products:
1. On your Mac, choose Apple menu > System Preferences, then click "Energy Saver."
2. Do either of the following:
a. Set the amount of time your computer or display should wait before going to sleep: Drag the “Computer sleep” and “Display sleep” sliders, or the “Turn display off after” slider.
b. Keep your Mac from going to sleep automatically: Select “Prevent computer from sleeping automatically when the display is off.”
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