12:00 PM - Pirkei Avot - The Wisdom of the Sages with Rabbi Morrison Where: FACEBOOK LIVE or ZOOM
Sponsor: Today's class is sponsored in celebration of the significant wedding anniversary of Paula & Jonathan Miller. Enjoy and love the spouse of your youth (Proverbs 5:18, Kohelet 9:9) The world, and my world is better for you both.
5:00 PM - Young Families - Songs 'n Stories with Rabbi David and Bryna Where: ZOOM
6:00 PM - An early Kabbalat Shabbat service (up to and including Lecha dodi)
with Cantor Guber Where: FACEBOOK LIVE
8:45 PM - Candle Lighting
SATURDAY, JUNE 27
9:45 PM - Havdalah After Shabbat - Musical Havdalah Service with Cantor Guber Where: FACEBOOK LIVE
10:30 AM - The Music & Continuing Education Committees present Founding of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra with Howard Mednick Where: ZOOM Sponsor: This program is sponsored by Olga Luftig in appreciation of Bernice Levine, Ilene Kuchinsky, Marlene White and Perry Davis for their continued hard work with the Music and Continuing Education committees.
8:50 PM - Mincha/Maariv with Rabbi Morrison Where: FACEBOOK LIVE or ZOOM Sponsor: Services are sponsored this evening by Joe Steinberg, Bella Steinberg-Sinukoff, Wendy Steinberg-Himmel and Evy Steinberg-Sugar in memory of Anne Steinberg ז״ל, commemorating the end of the 11 months.
MONDAY, JUNE 29
8:00 AM - Shacharit with Rabbi David Where: FACEBOOK LIVE or ZOOM Sponsor: Shacharit is sponsored this morning by Daniel & Susan Weisz on the yahrzeit of Daniel's beloved mother, Dora Weisz ז״ל
8:50 PM - Mincha/Maarivwith Rabbi Morrison Where: FACEBOOK LIVE or ZOOM
TUESDAY, JUNE 30
8:00 AM - Shacharit with Rabbi David Where: FACEBOOK LIVE or ZOOM
3:30 PM - Virtual Coffee and Conversation Join us in our virtual cafe. What are you doing during the day? Did you watch any good movies or TV series? Did you make a great recipe? How are you feeling? Say hello to your friends. Where: ZOOM
8:50 PM - Mincha/Maarivwith Rabbi Morrison Where: FACEBOOK LIVE or ZOOM
WEDNESDAY, JULY 1
HAPPY CANADA DAY! 8:00 AM - Shacharit with Rabbi David Where: FACEBOOK LIVE or ZOOM
8:50 PM - Mincha/Maariv with Rabbi Morrison Where: FACEBOOK LIVE or ZOOM
THURSDAY, JULY 2
8:00 AM - Shacharit with Rabbi David Where: FACEBOOK LIVE or ZOOM
9:30 AM - Tefillah Training with Rabbi David Where: FACEBOOK LIVE or
1:30 PM - Virtual Book Club - So What Are You Reading Now? Join us for an informal chat about what you're reading. Share the author, title, and a few words about your book. If you're not reading anything you can still join us for inspiration. Where: ZOOM
3:30 PM - Virtual Coffee and Conversation Join us in our virtual cafe. What are you doing during the day? Did you watch any good movies or TV series? Did you make a great recipe? How are you feeling? Say hello to your friends. Where: ZOOM
6:00 PM - Torah Reading with Shlomo Where: FACEBOOK LIVE
8:50 PM - Mincha/Maariv with Rabbi Morrison Where: FACEBOOK LIVE or ZOOM
12:00 PM - Pirkei Avot - The Wisdom of the Sages with Rabbi Morrison Where: FACEBOOK LIVE or ZOOM Sponsor: Sponsored in memory of Ninetta ז״ל and Norman ז״ל Lean, Chava bat Avraham v Sarah and Nachum ben Yitzchak v Chava. Parents of Marc, Robert and John Lean.
6:00 PM - Kabbalat Shabbat service with Rabbi Morrison Mincha, Reading of the Shabbat Yahrzeits, and Kabbalat Shabbat Where: FACEBOOK LIVEorZOOM
8:44 PM - Candle Lighting
Click here for a version of kaddish that can be said without a minyan
My on line Pirkei Avot class and this week's Parsha of Korach converge with a timely lesson.
It is said that Parshat Korach is always timely because it deals with dispute and division in the Jewish community, which sadly persist from generation to generation. Korach is considered the paradigmatic divisive character in Jewish history.
In Pirkei Avot, the following lesson is taught. "A dispute for the sake of heaven has lasting value. A dispute not for the sake of heaven does not have lasting value. An example of the former is the dispute of Hillel and Shammai. An example of the latter is the dispute of Korach and his cohorts."
In the above text, Korah and his cohorts are already divided before they take their propaganda to Moses and Aaron. Korach and his followers were only interested in their respective political gains.
When Hillel and Shammai disputed over the interpretation of Jewish Law, both were sincere and validated each other. Elsewhere in the Talmud, we learn why the view of Hillel is followed in most of their disputes. Hillel would first explain the position of Shammai with respect and accuracy before sharing his position. Hillel knew that most disputes were based on at least two different perspectives or narratives. He always sought to understand all points of view before presenting his own. Thus, Hillel was known for carefully reasoned articulations, which led to his positive reputation.
In all matters of dispute, in every generation, we can learn from the merit of Hillel and understand the damage caused by Korach and those like him.
Eleven years ago, you welcomed me and my family into your community. For the past eleven years, I have served as your Rabbi. We have learned together, consoled each other, advised each other, visited with each other, and comforted you, but mostly we have tried to listen to each other.
You have taught me patience and the curiosity and courage to engage in new endeavors including creating a Hebrew school, working with “Out of the Cold” as well as establishing several donor initiatives that have enhanced the welfare of the shul community. Because of you, I have grown as a Rabbi and for that, I am most appreciative.
Thank you for allowing me to serve as your Rabbi. You can still follow me on my blog: Drinking Wisdom and if you ever need to talk, I am happy to listen. You can always reach me by email at ravlipson@gmail.com
B’Hatzlacha,
Rabbi Leslie P. Lipson
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