By Rabbi Alicia Magal
The JCSVV offers soul-enriching services, programs, and classes, all listed on the synagogue website, jcsvv.org. Visitors are welcome to attend services after a security check. Those who cannot attend in person can access the service through zoom.
Erev Shabbat services begin at 5:30 pm on Friday, February 28. The Torah portion is Terumah (Exodus 25:1 – 27:19), concerning the construction of the “Mishkan,” Ancient Israel’s portable sanctuary in the desert. All the materials were contributed as gifts by the people. Such heartfelt contributions sustain synagogues and all houses of worship throughout the world. The service includes prayers of healing for loved ones, and Kaddish, the Mourner’s prayer in memory of those who have passed away around this date. The oneg refreshments are sponsored by Rick and Rosalie Malter and their daughter Adina Lebowitz in honor of those with February birthdays.
Meditation class, led by Rosalie Malter and Rabbi Magal, will meet on March 5 at 4:00 pm on zoom. Participants are led in a guided meditation based on elements in the week’s Torah reading.
Torah study, led by Rabbi Magal, will meet on Thursday, March 6 at 4:00 pm on zoom. The Torah portion for that week is Tetzaveh (Exodus 27:20 – 30:10) telling of procedures relating to the Mishkan (Sanctuary) Israel’s House of Worship in the wilderness during their wandering towards the Promised Land. A detailed description of the garments worn by the Kohanim (priests) offers a sense of the solemnity and sacredness of the priests’ tasks.
Looking ahead to “Shabbat Across the World” on March 8, beginning at 10:00 a.m.. This special Saturday morning prayer service, led by Rabbi Magal with many synagogue members taking part as well, offers an opportunity to participate in a Shabbat morning service followed by a kiddush luncheon, sponsored by Joe Berger and his family.
The Social Action Committee is collecting cans or boxes of non-perishable foods, as well as infant formula and feminine hygiene products, for the local Sedona food pantry. Please drop off your donations in the bin provided for collections located at the bottom of the stairs in the parking lot.
The Jewish Community of Sedona and the Verde Valley, located at 100 Meadowlark Drive off Route 179 in Sedona, is a welcoming, egalitarian, inclusive congregation dedicated to building a link from the past to the future by providing religious, educational, social and cultural experiences. Office telephone: 928 204-1286. Synagogue website – www.jcsvv.org