Parashat B’Shallah

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See you Friday January 26, at 7 PM for song and soul filled Kabbalat shabbat services. Stay for a chat after to catch up with friends old and new.

Shabbat morning services are THIS SHABBAT, Saturday January 27, and kindly sponsored by Bob Halperin. Happy birthday! Bob’s famous cholent will be served as well as other delicacies from the Shabbat chefs. Children’s story time will be at 10:30 and a traditional Sepharadic Haftarah will make for a unique, friendly, and inviting Shabbat morning that you won’t want to miss. We will be saying a special blessing for Barry and Bob and Kathy’s upcoming visit to Israel.

Cantor Ben-Moshe’s weekly message:
The end of our parshah, B’shallah, finds B’nei Yisrael free of Egypt and beginners their trek through the desert. One of their first stops along the way is Marah, where the water is too bitter to drink. God shows Moshe a tree which, when thrown into the water , sweetens it. Trees are immensely useful to humanity-they provide food, shade, medicine and other necessities, and they hold soil together to prevent runoff. They are also worthwhile, of course, in their own right-they are the longest-lived of all living things and they are quite beautiful as rule. Rebbe Nahman of Bratslav used to recommend going off into the forest to find God’s Presence, a practice which the Japanese call “forest bathing”. As we celebrate Tu Be shevat, the New Year of Trees, next week (on Tuesday evening and Wednesday), let us emulate trees-firmly rooted in the Earth, but always reaching towards Heaven. Shabbat Shalom.
Hazzan Yitzhak Ben-Moshe

Sunday School with the BERS is THIS Sunday January 28 with the amazing Ms Carol at 10 AM.

Refua Shlema to our dear Fred. May you have a speedy recovery! The hole congregation sends you our love.

Candle lighting in Austin is at 5:45 p.m.

Please hold the date for Sunday January 28 from 2-4 PM and plan to attend an exciting Beth El meeting. All ideas welcome and we really hope to see you!

Sunday school resumes this Sunday January 28 at 10 AM. We will have special guest and friend Ms. Carol Rubin and continue celebrating Tu Be Shevat

Movie Night at Beth El
February 3, 7 P.M. The Band’s Visit!
Celebrate havdallah and watch the hilarious Israeli movie, The Band’s Visit on Saturday February 3rd, at 7 PM. We will also be screening a children’s movie. Popcorn, snacks, fun and laughs!

Sisterhood Crochet Class!
Please join the sisterhood on Tuesday February 13 at 7PM as we learn the basics of crocheting and basically have an amazing time together. All are welcome. From beginner crocheters, to advanced, as well as those who just want to hang out. It will be at the home of Ruth Stavchansky, and we look forward to seeing you!