Shabbat Shalom from Rabb Shafrin 1/15/2021
Dear Kol Rinah Families,
Over this past year, we as a nation have been engaged as never before in a conversation around race and justice. We have wrestled with where we fit in as individuals and as a community, how we speak out for those appressed and ally ourselves with others in need, and what our role is in helping to bend the arc of the moral universe toward justice.
This weekend, we honor the memory of one of the most prolific figures in the fight for equality in this country, the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. King fought not only for justice and equality for people of color, but also for an America where all were free to live lives of meaning and purpose, with the promise of opportunities and freedoms that our nation was built upon. It is fitting, therefore, that this week, in Parashat Va'era, we see the beginning of our own redeptive story, our journey from the dark night of slavery in Egypt to that bright dawn of freedom and a nation where we could safely chart our own destiny as a Jewish people.
Today, America faces many challenges to define ourselves, our values, and the course our nation will take into the future. We have much to reckon with from our past, and even from this past year, but we also have shown time and time again how much we can accomplish when we value all that we have in common and overcome our differences to create a better future for one another. I hope and pray that we can take inspiration from the work of Dr. King and move closer to that glorious day when we can all live together safely in the spirit of community and love.
Shabbat Shalom,
Rabbi Shafrin
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ALL ZOOM LINKS FOR THE EVENTS BELOW CAN BE FOUND ON OUR WEBSITE.
This Shabbat's Parashah is Va'era
Torah Reading: Exodus 7:8-8:15
Haftarah: Ezekiel 28:25-29:21
This afternoon at 3:30 pm we'll have mincha and Kabbalat Shabbat using the link below. Please make sure to check the start time for Kabbalat Shabbat services each week; as Shabbat continues to start later, we will be moving the time back by half an hour every few weeks.
Candle lighting is at 4:46 pm, and Shabbat ends at 5:50 pm on Saturday night.
Saturday morning we'll be streaming services from the Sanctuary beginning at 9:30 am. Please see the link below for the streaming information: https://player2.streamspot.com/?playerId=3506a4c8
Today, I will be leading a Torah Talk session focusing on the nature of the plagues (why were these specific punishments chosen?) as well as what we can learn from this piece of the Exodus story.
On Monday night, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, at 7:00pm we are inviting everyone to join in a program we are sponsoring with several other congregations around the country to honor the life of Dr. King and the legacy his tireless pursuit of justice has left behind for us all today:
To Register for this incredible MLK Day program on Monday, click here
Shabbat Shalom and Happy New Year,
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.”
Over this past year, we as a nation have been engaged as never before in a conversation around race and justice. We have wrestled with where we fit in as individuals and as a community, how we speak out for those appressed and ally ourselves with others in need, and what our role is in helping to bend the arc of the moral universe toward justice.
This weekend, we honor the memory of one of the most prolific figures in the fight for equality in this country, the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. King fought not only for justice and equality for people of color, but also for an America where all were free to live lives of meaning and purpose, with the promise of opportunities and freedoms that our nation was built upon. It is fitting, therefore, that this week, in Parashat Va'era, we see the beginning of our own redeptive story, our journey from the dark night of slavery in Egypt to that bright dawn of freedom and a nation where we could safely chart our own destiny as a Jewish people.
Today, America faces many challenges to define ourselves, our values, and the course our nation will take into the future. We have much to reckon with from our past, and even from this past year, but we also have shown time and time again how much we can accomplish when we value all that we have in common and overcome our differences to create a better future for one another. I hope and pray that we can take inspiration from the work of Dr. King and move closer to that glorious day when we can all live together safely in the spirit of community and love.
Shabbat Shalom,
Rabbi Shafrin
--
ALL ZOOM LINKS FOR THE EVENTS BELOW CAN BE FOUND ON OUR WEBSITE.
This Shabbat's Parashah is Va'era
Torah Reading: Exodus 7:8-8:15
Haftarah: Ezekiel 28:25-29:21
This afternoon at 3:30 pm we'll have mincha and Kabbalat Shabbat using the link below. Please make sure to check the start time for Kabbalat Shabbat services each week; as Shabbat continues to start later, we will be moving the time back by half an hour every few weeks.
Candle lighting is at 4:46 pm, and Shabbat ends at 5:50 pm on Saturday night.
Saturday morning we'll be streaming services from the Sanctuary beginning at 9:30 am. Please see the link below for the streaming information: https://player2.
Today, I will be leading a Torah Talk session focusing on the nature of the plagues (why were these specific punishments chosen?) as well as what we can learn from this piece of the Exodus story.
On Monday night, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, at 7:00pm we are inviting everyone to join in a program we are sponsoring with several other congregations around the country to honor the life of Dr. King and the legacy his tireless pursuit of justice has left behind for us all today:
To Register for this incredible MLK Day program on Monday, click here
Shabbat Shalom and Happy New Year,
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.”
Fri, April 26 2024
18 Nisan 5784
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Weekday minyans on Zoom:
Mornings- M, T, W, F 7am & Sun 8am.
Evenings- Sun-Th 6pm.
Log in to view the Zoom Links page.
Thursday mornings 7am are in-person only.
Shabbat services in-person, streaming.
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Friday 9am – 3pm
Phone: 314-727-1747
Friday 9am – 3pm
Phone: 314-727-1747
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