Monthly Archives: January 2008

Shabbat – 01/26/08 (19 Shevat 5768)

Posted on January 25, 2008 by rachel-esther

For your local Shabbat Candle-lighting times, please go here. This week’s reading is — Yitro (Exodus 18:1-20:23). Topics in Yitro: Jethro’s arrival, Jethro rejoices, Jethro’s advice, The list of requirements for leadership, Jethro leaves, Arrival at Sinai, G-d’s proposal, Preparing … Continue reading →

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Happy Tu B’Shevat

Posted on January 20, 2008 by rachel-esther

Tu B’Shevat, the Jewish Ecology Day, occurs on 15 Shevat. This year, it falls on January 22, 2008. Tu B’Shevat is an agricultural holiday that celebrates the earth and its produce. It is the new year for the purpose of … Continue reading →

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Shabbat – 01/19/08 (12 Shevat 5768)

Posted on January 17, 2008 by rachel-esther

For your local Shabbat Candle-lighting times, please go here. This week’s reading is — Beshalach (Exodus 13:17-17:15). Topics in Beshalach: The route to Eretz Yisrael, Pharaoh’s change of heart, Israel panics, G-d’s assurance, The sea splits, The water crashes down … Continue reading →

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Shabbat – 01/12/08 (5 Shevat 5768)

Posted on January 11, 2008 by rachel-esther

For your local Shabbat Candle-lighting times, please go here. This week’s reading is — Bo (Exodus 10:1-13:16). Topics in Bo: The eighth plague: Locusts and Pharaoh’s servants complain, The ninth plague: Darkness and Pharaoh’s offerings and final intransigence, Warning of … Continue reading →

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Shabbat – 01/05/08 (27 Tevet 5768)

Posted on January 4, 2008 by rachel-esther

For your local Shabbat Candle-lighting times, please go here. This week’s reading is — Va’eira (Exodus 6:2-9:35). Topics in Va’eira: G-d’s reassures Moses, The four expressions of redemption, Moses demurs, The mission and its bearers, Second demurral, The redemption begins, … Continue reading →

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