Monthly Archives: April 2008

Yom HaShoah

Posted on April 30, 2008 by rachel-esther

In memory of those who perished. In honor of those who survived. In thanks to all the Righteous Gentiles and Jews who stood up against the perpetrators of genocide. Yom HaShoah – 26 Nisan 5768/1 May 2008

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Shabbat – 04/26/08 (21 Nisan 5768)

Posted on April 25, 2008 by rachel-esther

For your local Shabbat Candle-lighting times, please go here. This week’s reading is — Pesach Reading (Exodus 13:17-15:26). Special Note:This week is reading for the seventh day of Pesach. The reading recalls the promise of the return of Prophet Elijah … Continue reading →

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Pesach

Posted on April 17, 2008 by rachel-esther

May you have a happy Pesach! Pesach (Passover) is a Biblical festival that begins on 15 Nisan (in March or April). Pesach is an eight-day holiday that celebrates the Exodus of the Hebrews from Egypt and our freedom from oppression … Continue reading →

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Shabbat – 04/19/08 (14 Nisan 5768)

Posted on April 17, 2008 by rachel-esther

For your local Shabbat Candle-lighting times, please go here. This week’s reading is — Acharey Mot (Leviticus 16:1-18:30). Special Note:This week is Shabbat HaGadol -the Shabbat before Pesach. The reading recalls the promise of the return of Prophet Elijah and … Continue reading →

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Shabbat – 04/12/08 (7 Nisan 5768)

Posted on April 10, 2008 by rachel-esther

For your local Shabbat Candle-lighting times, please go here. This week’s reading is — Metzora (Leviticus 14:1-15:33). Torah Aliyot and Topics:Aliyah 1: Leviticus 14:1-12The first stage of the metzora’s purification, From arrogance to humility, The second stage: Shaving, The final … Continue reading →

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Shabbat – 04/05/08 (29 Adar II 5768)

Posted on April 3, 2008 by rachel-esther

For your local Shabbat Candle-lighting times, please go here. Special NoteThis week is Shabbat HaChodesh is the Shabbat before Rosh Chodesh Nisan or Rosh Chodesh Nisan if it falls on Shabbat. The Maftir reading recalls the establishment of the Jewish … Continue reading →

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