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Parsha of the Week:
Toldot: Genesis 25:19-28:9
Judaism of the Week: Torah Study
This week's parsha is related to the idea that when you rely solely on your intuition, you can get into trouble. Unlike some other religions, Judaism relies heavily on sources and experts rather than individualized Torah study. Judaism is not a Bible-based religion, but a Rabbinic one, and the more you learn the more you can make intelligent inferences when life throws questions at you.
Here are some great places to get some additional learning:
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Issac and Esau and the lesson of not relying on just your own inclinations.
This week's narrator is Y Love. If you haven't heard of him, he's a quite talented Jewish Rapper in the tradition of Matisyahu. View a video of his here.
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Community Calendar
- Nov 13, Friday @ 6:15 pm Erev Shabbat Services with Rabbi Chorny, followed by veggie potluck
- Nov 14, Saturday
- @ 9:30 am Shabbat Services followed by adult learning with Rabbi Chorny
- Luncheon follwoing, hosted by Gail Ryff
- Nov 14, Sunday
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Adult ed Nov 15 at 11:15am to be held at Bandari's home. Lunch to be provided. Topic: How Should I stand?: Join us as we encounter the Jewish prayer service, it’s parts, and procedures. Led by Rabbi Chorny, we will learn about the origins of formal Jewish prayer, the structure of the service, essential guidelines for participating, and differences between private and public prayer.
- Nov 20, Friday @ 6:15 pm Erev Shabbat Services
- Nov 27, Friday @ 6:15 pm Erev Shabbat Services
- Nov 28, Saturday
- @ 9:30 am Shabbat Services
Join us for our community potlucks! Bring your favorite veggie dish to share: salad, main course, or dessert!
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Thanks to all the wonderful volunteers that made the Prado lunch on Tuesday 11/3 such a success. Linda, Etti, Margaret, David, June (who bakes her own cookies) Gail ( who bakes her own lasagnas) Amir (who makes this incredible veggie dish), Irina (who participated for the 1st time, Yea!), Don Smilovitz, Susan Pearl-Stern, Saeed and Rouvaishyana. Looking forward to 2016 our first lunch is Tuesday January 5th.
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Serve the homeless on Christmas!
The SLO Jewish community has provided our county’s homeless with an unforgettable feast and entertainment on Christmas Day for 18 years. Please join us! If you're able to cook and/or participate at this event, please sign-up here.
Provide warmth for the homeless!
As we anticipate an unbelievably wet winter, please help us provide warm, dry clothing to those without shelter. You can donate either by visiting the United Way SLO website or mail a check to: United Way SLO at PO Box 14309, SLO, CA 93406 ~ Please write ‘Coats for Christmas’ in the memo!!
Thank you for your ongoing generosity and support!
Sheri Eibschutz -594-1999
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Tzaddikim needed!
Lead our davening!
Please volunteer to read Torah, Haftarah or give the D’var Torah in our friendly, supportive lay-lead Friday and Saturday Shabbat Services. Contact Mike Sommer at michael.sommer@gmail.com.
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