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Shabbat Tzav
Leviticus Lev. 6:1-8:36
Candle Lighting Time: Friday, March 21, 2008 6:51 P.M.
When I was about 12, I was
in the car with my parents and my brother and my baby sister when my
father pulled over to the side of the road to study the map. Since my
father was engrossed in the map I asked my mother, “Are we lost, Mom?”
I was a little nervous. “Oh, no,” she replied cheerfully, quickly
folding up the map. “We’re on an adventure.” My brother and I exchanged
doubtful glances as he whispered knowingly, “We’re lost.”
Adventures can be fun—and scary. They usually involve a bit of the
unknown. As we walk in fellowship with God, it’s likely that our lives
will have many unique adventures—opportunities to serve Him. If we’re
reluctant or scared and we turn down an opportunity, we miss out. Will
God still get the job done? Of course. But someone else will receive the
blessing.
In Esther 4, Mordecai encouraged the young queen Esther to help rescue
her people. He cautioned: “If you remain completely silent . . .
deliverance will arise for the Jews from another place, but you and your
father’s house will perish. Yet who knows whether you have come to the
kingdom for such a time as this?” (v.14).
Esther was naturally frightened to take this assignment. But God used
her courage and faith to deliver her people. You can be a modern day
Esther or Mordecai to your family, to your friends, and to the Jewish
people by making a difference in this world. Trust God. Be a blessing.
Adventure ahead!
The entire Greene family wishes you a happy Shushan Purim!
Shabbat Shalom,
Rabbi Gary Greene
Services Schedule:
Friday night 7:00 p.m.
Shabbat 9:00 a.m.
Mon. & Thurs 6:30 a.m.
Sun. -Thurs night 7:30 p.m.
Announcements:
We are forming a interfaith dialogue group of no more than 6 members of
Marathon Jewish Center and myself to meet with 6 members of the Little Neck
Community Church and Pastor Paul Drake for a one shot meeting. This meeting
will take place here at Marathon, Sunday, April 6th at 8:00 p.m. If you are
interested in joining us, please speak to Rabbi Gary Greene.
Wednesday, March 19 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM (Doors open 7:15 PM) Friends of the
Israel Defense Forces Together with Marathon Jewish Community Cente
Cordially invite you to an evening with the IDF Orchestra.
Join us for a unique opportunity to learn about the important work Friends
of the IDF does to help the brave soldiers of Israel, and to enjoy the
beautiful sounds of the IDF’s premier musical performers. Hollis Hills
Jewish Center
210-10 Union Turnpike Special Event Reception Following the Performance
Suggested Admission: $18 per person
Thursday, March 20 Purim. 6:30 P.M. Pizza dinner. $5.00 per person RSVP by
March 18th! Then at 7:00 P.M. Our traditional Megillah reading.
Thursday, March 27, Sisterhood Day at the U.N. 9:30 a.m. RSVP Helene
718-470-0996 ASAP
Shabbat March 29th, we celebrate the Bar Mitzvah of Jeremy Blitz
Join us the 2nd Annual Wine and Cheese Party, Sunday, March 30th 6-8:30
p.m. $6.00 with reservations and $8.00 at the door. Call the office to
make reservations
Save these dates:
May 1st Community Yom Hashoah memorial service at MJCC
June 1st Salute to Israel Parade in celebration of Israel’s 60th Birthday
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