Parashat Bereishith

Chag sameach for the end of Sukkot and Simchat Torah.

Friday THE 13th of October – Don’t be scared to come to shul – we’re super friendly and welcoming! Friday Night Services will be at the regular time of 7:00 PM and we’ll save a seat for you!

Shabbat morning services are THIS Saturday October 14 at 9 AM, with the Torah service at 9:45 and of course we are reading the first chapter of the first book! B’reshith. Don’t miss. Kidish lunch immediately following services.

Cantor Ben-Moshe’s Weekly message:

This week we finish our yearly cycle of reading the Torah with Simhath Torah and of course as always we begin anew immediately. The Torah ends with the death of Moshe Rabbenu, Moses our Master Teacher-but we do not mourn. Indeed, this is one of the most joyous days on our calendar. Why is this? Because, of course, the Torah does not actually end, but rather continues forever. The last words of D’varim, the Book of Deuteronomy are followed immediately by “B’reshith bara Elohim”, “In the beginning God created…” The great legacy of Moshe, the Torah, did not die with him but lives on with us and in us. Our sages note that the last letter of Parshat V’zoth Hab’rachah is “lamed” while the first letter of Parshat B’reshith is “bet”. Together, they spell “lev”, heart. This is the heart of our Tradition-that Torah never dies or ends, but keeps going, as do the Jewish People. Truly a reason to celebrate. Hag Sameah and Shabbat Shalom.

Congregation Beth El’s 36th Double Chai Anniversary is Sunday November 5th 2017 at 6:15 PM. We will have an elegant kosher dinner, silent auction and entertainment. Save the date and send in your RSVP as soon as you can! We fill up fast so please don’t delay.
Hazzan Yitzhak Ben-Moshe