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, January 24, 2025, led by Rabbi Alicia Magal. The Torah portion for this week is Va’eira (Exodus 6:2–9:35), in which Moses approaches Pharaoh and demands in the name of God, “Let My people go!” Pharaoh refuses, and the first seven of ten plagues are visited upon Egypt. the oneg refreshments will be sponsored by Linda Waddell in memory of her father.
Meditation class, led by Rosalie Malter and Rabbi Magal, will meet on January 29 at 4:00 pm on zoom.
Torah study, led by Rabbi Magal, will meet on Thursday, January 30 at 4:00 pm on zoom. The Torah portion for that week is Bo (Exodus 10:1 – 13:16), the third portion telling of contacts between Moses and Pharaoh. Each time Moses pleads to let the Israelites go free, but Pharaoh refuses. Seven plagues have been visited upon Egypt. Now the last three of the Ten Plagues will come: locusts, darkness, and the slaying of the first born sons. Finally Pharaoh agrees. The Israelites celebrate their very first Passover, marking the beginning of their freedom as a people. All generations observe this celebration in remembrance of their departure from Egypt and their first steps into their journey of freedom. Discussion enables participants to make the ancient stories relevant to our own lives.
The Social Action Committee is collecting cans or boxes of non-perishable foods, as well as infant formula, diapers, 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
