Shabbat Shalom from Rabbi Arnow 3/11/2022
Dear Kol Rinah Family,
There are not many sounds that a Jew is obligated to hear. We're obligated to hear the shofar on Rosh Hashanah. We're obligated to hear the Megillah on Purim (8pm Wednesday night and 7am Thursday morning, both in person and livestreamed!). And we're obligated to hear the special maftir (additional short Torah reading) this Shabbat (services at 9:30am, Torah reading around 10am), which is known as "Parshat Zachor," Deuteronomy 25:17-19, which reminds us to remember what Amalek did to us, killing the weakest of us. We are to blot out the memory of Amalek from under heaven; "you shall not forget."
Why do we need to hear this every year? To be reminded that there will always be enemies, whether of Jews or of peace-loving people. And to be reminded that those in the end who will suffer will be those who are weakest, poorest, most on the margins--the most vulnerable.
What it means to be a Jew, then, is to do what we can to remember and resist these enemies, and to stand up for all who are more vulnerable than we are.
This resonates with me in so many ways, in so many contexts. Where does it resonate with you?
Looking back for a moment at last Shabbat, mazal tov to Jared Snyder, his parents Al Snyder and Sharon Rosenberg, his brother Ryan, and his grandparents (our members) Alan and Donna Rosenberg!
This Shabbat, candle lighting tonight is at 5:46pm.
We'll have services tonight at 6pm in person (and livestreamed). We definitely could use a few more people tonight--come if you can!
Tomorrow services will be at 9:30am. We'll be reading Torah at about 10am, with the special maftir for Shabbat Zachor at about 10:40am.
At 10am, there will also be a special, Purim-themed Tot Shabbat.
(I'm so happy Tot Shabbat is back!)
Saturday afternoon mincha/maariv will be at 5:40pm, and Shabbat ends at 6:40pm.
And of course, Purim is coming this week! All the details are here.
May we all stay safe and healthy, and I hope to see you soon.
Shabbat shalom,
Rabbi Noah Arnow
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 (but not on Jewish holidays)
Friday evenings when not in person one hour before candle lighting
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.
Friday nights when in person and Shabbat mornings
Fridays, 6pm
Saturdays, 9:30am
Click the link below, then click the triangular "play" buttom:
tinyurl.com/KR-Streaming
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.”
There are not many sounds that a Jew is obligated to hear. We're obligated to hear the shofar on Rosh Hashanah. We're obligated to hear the Megillah on Purim (8pm Wednesday night and 7am Thursday morning, both in person and livestreamed!). And we're obligated to hear the special maftir (additional short Torah reading) this Shabbat (services at 9:30am, Torah reading around 10am), which is known as "Parshat Zachor," Deuteronomy 25:17-19, which reminds us to remember what Amalek did to us, killing the weakest of us. We are to blot out the memory of Amalek from under heaven; "you shall not forget."
Why do we need to hear this every year? To be reminded that there will always be enemies, whether of Jews or of peace-loving people. And to be reminded that those in the end who will suffer will be those who are weakest, poorest, most on the margins--the most vulnerable.
What it means to be a Jew, then, is to do what we can to remember and resist these enemies, and to stand up for all who are more vulnerable than we are.
This resonates with me in so many ways, in so many contexts. Where does it resonate with you?
Looking back for a moment at last Shabbat, mazal tov to Jared Snyder, his parents Al Snyder and Sharon Rosenberg, his brother Ryan, and his grandparents (our members) Alan and Donna Rosenberg!
This Shabbat, candle lighting tonight is at 5:46pm.
We'll have services tonight at 6pm in person (and livestreamed). We definitely could use a few more people tonight--come if you can!
Tomorrow services will be at 9:30am. We'll be reading Torah at about 10am, with the special maftir for Shabbat Zachor at about 10:40am.
At 10am, there will also be a special, Purim-themed Tot Shabbat.
(I'm so happy Tot Shabbat is back!)
Saturday afternoon mincha/maariv will be at 5:40pm, and Shabbat ends at 6:40pm.
And of course, Purim is coming this week! All the details are here.
May we all stay safe and healthy, and I hope to see you soon.
Shabbat shalom,
Rabbi Noah Arnow
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 (but not on Jewish holidays)
Friday evenings when not in person one hour before candle lighting
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.
Friday nights when in person and Shabbat mornings
Fridays, 6pm
Saturdays, 9:30am
Click the link below, then click the triangular "play" buttom:
tinyurl.com/KR-Streaming
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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