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7th day of Passover’s
Torah Reading:
Exodus 13:17-15:26 and Numbers 28:19-25
8th day of Passover Torah’s Reading:
Deuteronomy 15:19-16:17 and Numbers 28:19-25
I chuckled when I read
about the pregnant woman who told the story about the time she woke her
husband to tell him she was in labor and needed to go to the hospital.
He jumped out of bed and said, “Honey, let’s pray.” She told him that
it was not the time to pray. It was time to get dressed and head for
the hospital. It was time for action.
I think this was the type of message God gave Moses when He said as the
Israelites stood between the Sea of Reeds and the pursuing Egyptian
Army. “Why do you cry to Me?” (Exodus 14:15) Not long before that,
Pharaoh had permitted the Israelites to leave Egypt, but then he changed
his mind (vs 5-6) Wanting to bring them back, he and his army chased
after them (vs 7-9) The Israelites were terrified when they saw the
Egyptians approaching. They were trapped at the shore of the Sea of
Reeds, with nowhere to go! God was trying to tell Moses and our
ancestors now was not the time for prayer. Now was the time for
action. According the Midrash, Nachson ben Aminadav, hearing this
injunction, jumped into the water. Because of that leap of action (and
faith), God parted the waters and the Jewish people crossed over in
safety.
There’s a proper time for everything. (Ecclesiastes 3:1), including a
time to pray and a time to act. When we someone who lacks food and
clothes, we must act first by feeding and clothing him and only then
pray on his behalf. According to tradition, on the 7th day of Passover,
God split the Sea of Reeds for the Jewish people. I think the lesson of
this week’s Torah reading is quite simple but very profound. Sometimes
we need to trust God and take immediate action.
Shabbat Shalom and Hag Kasher ve Samayach,
Rabbi Gary Greene
Passover 5768 Schedule of Services
(For More Passover information visit our website)
Friday, April 25th, Erev Shabbat
a. Candle Lighting Time 7:31 P.M.
b. Mincha/ Kabbalat Shabbat 7:00 P.M.
Saturday, April 26th, 7th
Day of Passover, Services
a. Shacharit 9:00 A.M.
b. Candle Lighting Time after 9:00 P.M.
c. Light all Yahrzeit candles after lighting Yom Tov candles
Sunday, April 27th, 8th Day of Passover
a. Shacharit Services 9:00 A.M.
b. Yizkor Services approx. 11:00 A.M.
c. Mincha, 7:30 P.M. .
d. Passover is over at 9:00 P.M.
e. You may reclaim your hametz sold by
Rabbi Greene by 9:30 PM
Announcements:
Remember these important dates:
Monday, May 1st Yom Hashoa observances at Marathon Jewish Center
6:45 p.m.
Wednesday, May 7th at 7:00 P.M. for our final film in our series “Like a
Fish Out of Water” In honor of Israel Independence Day a dinner before
the movie of falafel, chumus, and Israeli salads at 6P.M. Cost $15.00
(includes the movie) Movie alone only $5.00 in advance or a $7.00
donation at the door. RSVP for dinner a must by May 2nd.
Save 10% off your automobile liability and collision insurance for 3
years. Come to Traffic Survival Workshop Wednesday May 14 and 21,
7-10PM Seating limited. $35.00 per person RSVP by May 7
MJCC Sisterhood presents a Mah Jongg/Card Party, Thursday, May 22 at
12noon. $15.00 per person. Lunch will be served. RSVP by May 13th.
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A gift from METNY Celebrating Israel’s 60th Birthday. Thursday, May
22. A free concert for the entire family at Shelter Rock Jewish Center,
Roslyn. Blue Fringe, the Jewish Rock Band and Tismoret, and outstanding
a cappella group. Admission by reservation only. Call Don Schiller:
211-533-7800 ext 212544
Sunday, June 1st Salute to Israel Parade Join family and friends as
we march in this year’s Salute to Israel Parade. Spectators also
welcomed! RSVP required. Cost is only $18.00 per person and includes
round trip air-conditioned bus (from MJCC and back), special
commemorative T shirt, a light snack and bottled water. Even if you
can’t attend show your support by donating $18.00 or more by May 5th and
receive the official Salute to Israei Parade T shirt as our gift.
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