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 3, 2025, led by Rabbi Alicia Magal. Rabbi Magal will chant from the Torah portion Vayigash (Genesis 44:18 – 47:27), telling of Joseph revealing himself at last to his brothers. He urges them to bring their father Jacob down with all the rest of the family to settle in Goshen, part of Egypt. The oneg refreshments, prepared by Linda Patent, are sponsored by Irene and Sheldon Hersh in honor of their anniversary.
Meditation class, led by Rosalie Malter and Rabbi Magal, will meet on January 8 on zoom.
Torah study, led by on Rabbi Magal, will meet on Thursday, January 9, at 4:00 pm on zoom. The Torah portion for that week is Vayechi (Genesis 47:28 – 50:26),telling of Jacob’s last years. Before his death, he blesses Joseph’s two sons, Ephraim and Menashe. This blessing is used by parents to bless their sons to this day.
The Social Action Committee is collecting food for the local Sedona food pantry. Please drop off cans or boxes of non-perishable foods 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