By Rabbi Alicia Magal —
Sedona, AZ == 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.
The JCSVV offers soul-enriching services, programs, and classes, all listed on the synagogue website, jcsvv.org. Office telephone: 928 204-1286. Visitors are welcome to attend services after a security check. Those who cannot attend in person can access the service through zoom.
All are invited to Erev Shabbat service on Friday, February 20 at 5:30 pm. Join in singing songs to usher in the Sabbath, prayers of healing for loved ones, congratulations for those celebrating a birthday or anniversary, and Kaddish, the Mourner’s prayer in memory of those who have passed away recently or around this date in past years. The Torah portion is Terumah (Exodus 25:1 -27:19). God tells Moses to create a dwelling place for God where the Israelites can bring offerings. It will become the focal point for communal worship. The Tabernacle will include an ark containing the tablets of the Law, golden menorah, altar, and many other beautiful ritual objects. Kiddush and Motzi (blessings over the wine/juice and challah) and socializing follow the service.
Egalitarian, participatory Morning Minyan meets on zoom every Wednesday at 8:30 am with traditional morning blessings, healing prayers, and Kaddish, the mourner’s prayer. Come be counted in our minyan! Link on the website.
Meditation class, led by Rosalie Malter and Rabbi Magal, will meet on Wednesday, February 25 at 4:00 pm on zoom. Focus includes sacred text, holiday themes, and other gateways to meditation.
Torah study group, led by Rabbi Magal, will meet on Thursday, February 26, at 4:00 pm on zoom. The Torah portion of that week is Tetzaveh (Exodus 27:20 – 30:10), describing the pure olive oil for use in lighting the Menorah inside the Tabernacle. The reading continues with a description of the special garments worn by the Kohanim – priestly descendants of Aaron – while on duty. In addition to the linen tunic, blue robe, and turban, the High Priest also wore a Hoshen – breastplate – inlaid with twelve stones representing the twelve tribes of Israel.
The Social Action Committee is collecting 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.
Purim is coming! Check the website for various celebrations of the holiday.
We wish all our members, guests, and neighbors a sense of wholeness and peace, included in the word Shalom.
Rabbi Alicia Magal
Jewish Community of Sedona and the Verde Valley, Arizona, USA
www.jcsvv.org
Office: 928 204-1286
“A Jewel of a Shul”
Mission Statement:
The Jewish Community of Sedona and the Verde Valley 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. We choose to remain unaffiliated in order to respect and serve the rich diversity of our members and visitors.
