Shabbat Greetings

This week’s portion, Tzav (Leviticus 6:1-8:36) begins with God instructing Moses: “Command (tzav) your brother Aaron and his sons…” The word tzav conveys not only instruction but also urgent responsibility. In this portion, the Torah focuses…

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Shabbat Greetings

We begin the book of Leviticus quietly with the first portion, Vayikra (Leviticus 1:1-5:26). God calls to Moses, vayikra el Moshe, with a small voice, from within the Mishkan. After the drama of Exodus, revelation,…

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Shabbat Greetings

This week’s double portion, Vayakhel–Pekudei (Exodus 35:1 – 40:38), brings the book of Exodus to a close not with drama or miracles, but with details: measurements, materials, repeated actions, and careful accounting. After…

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Shabbat Greetings

This week’s Torah Ki Tisa (Exodus 30:11-34:35) presents one of the most unsettling moments in the Torah: the sin of the Golden Calf. In Moses’ prolonged absence, the Israelites panic, seek certainty, and…

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Pocketbook Bingo – April 18

On Saturday, April 18, 2026, Temple Shalom will host our very first Pocketbook Bingo — an exciting new community event we are thrilled to introduce. It will be an evening…

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