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Torah Portion Preview<br />
For Mikeitz<br />
Shabbat beginning <strong>December</strong> 15 th , 2023<br />
Portion Mikeitz shows how to use dialog to tell a great story. It recounts Joseph’s<br />
rise to power in Egypt and his later interaction with his brothers. Joseph’s lifelong<br />
ability to interpret dreams convinced the Pharaoh to hoard plenty for seven years<br />
in order later to endure a terrible famine. Dialog tells how Joseph’s brothers, who<br />
sold him into slavery, had to appeal to him to buy grain during the famine. As an<br />
adult dressed as royalty, his brothers did not recognize him. Knowing them,<br />
Joseph began a prolonged charade, accusing them of being spies, testing them by<br />
granting their purchase while secretly returning their payment, and demanding his<br />
beloved, younger brother, Benjamin in return.<br />
Discourse between Joseph and his brothers progresses developmentally through<br />
this and the following Torah portion. Joseph begins artificially, playing a role<br />
without distinguishing communication from performance. When his brothers<br />
return, his language mixes authentic interest with platitudes while continuing his<br />
ruse to keep Benjamin near him. The only polished discourse in the portion is<br />
when Judah’s speaks to his father, Israel. The son both recounts and pleads<br />
obedience to the Egyptian royal demand to see Benjamin. We must wait a week to<br />
experience inspiring discourse.<br />
We invite all to come to synagogue in person or on Zoom on Friday night to hear<br />
a more in-depth interpretation from Rabbi Meeka (or this Sabbath's lay speaker).<br />
We also invite other views, interpretations, reflections, and even poems on each<br />
Torah portion. If you have something to contribute, please email it to<br />
RPC@templeadasshalom.org. This and prior previews can be found at Dr. David<br />
Dirlam's website by clicking on Changing Wisdoms Projects.<br />
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Mi Sheberakh * We Pray for Healing<br />
Anita Rosenzweig<br />
Barbara Chancey<br />
Daniel Hurst<br />
Elise Schipper<br />
Fred Belkin<br />
Gerri Bronk<br />
Harvey Malin<br />
Heather Mullis<br />
Herb Abrams<br />
Maddox Langbein<br />
Marcy Schirloff<br />
Marcy Werde<br />
Nancy Lever<br />
Natalie Litofsky<br />
Paula Mathai<br />
Ray Lee<br />
Steve Nohowel<br />
Recently Passed<br />
Naomi Lee Kochen<br />
Mother of our member Michelle Scott, mother-in-law of Richard Scott and grandmother of<br />
Madelyn and Molly, passed away on November 28th. Naomi is also survived by husband Donald<br />
Kochen, daughter Karen Silverman and son-in-law Andrew, and grandmother of Lucas and Arya.<br />
Abraham I. Glasser<br />
Remembered by Howell Glasser<br />
Anne Tash-Porton<br />
Remembered by Joan Berger<br />
Barry Gomborov<br />
Remembered by Kathlyn Getz<br />
Bill Irgang<br />
Remembered by Molly Kushner<br />
Daniel Newman<br />
Remembered by Jerrold Lehrman<br />
David Ford<br />
Remembered by Eric Griesinger<br />
Yahrzeits Observed<br />
Dr. John D. Rosin<br />
Remembered by Marshall Rosin<br />
Edward Singer<br />
Remembered by Michael Singer<br />
Howard Levy<br />
Remembered by Morgan Jones, Jonathan<br />
Myers, & Julie Sang<br />
Joanne Levine<br />
Remembered by Mark & Selma Wolkow<br />
Patty Brill<br />
Remembered by Stacy Craig<br />
William Keene<br />
Remembered by Louanne Calvin<br />
Caring Committee Announcement<br />
Caring is about both the simchas and healing through support and community. Is there a<br />
moment you would like to share, privately or publicly?<br />
We want to be there for you so please let us know. Email caring@templeadasshalom.org<br />
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TAS/HJC Calendar of Events<br />
FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY<br />
15 3 rd of Tevet 5784<br />
Hanukkah<br />
Hanukkah Days of Giving<br />
URJ 150 – Celebrating 150<br />
years of the Reform<br />
Movement<br />
2:00pm: HJC ELC Hanukkah<br />
Show<br />
4:24pm: Candle Lighting<br />
5:30pm: Family Friendly<br />
Shabbat Dinner<br />
6:15pm: Family Shabbat<br />
Service<br />
7:00pm: Oneg-Gille-<br />
Boardman/Piwovar/Allen<br />
16 4 th of Tevet 5784<br />
Mikeitz<br />
Hanukkah Days of Giving<br />
URJ 150 – Celebrating 150<br />
years of the Reform<br />
Movement<br />
17 5 th of Tevet 5784<br />
Hanukkah Days of Giving<br />
URJ 150 – Celebrating 150<br />
years of the Reform<br />
Movement<br />
9:00am: Pet Appreciation Day<br />
9:00am: Kehilllah MAGNET<br />
Religious School<br />
TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY<br />
18 6 th of Tevet 5784<br />
19 7 th of Tevet 5784 20 8 th of Tevet 5784<br />
6:30pm: Midweek Hebrew<br />
School (Virtual)<br />
7:00pm: Social Action<br />
Committee Meeting<br />
7:30pm: Adult Ed Committee<br />
Meeting<br />
21 9 th of Tevet 5784<br />
7:30pm: Choir Rehearsal<br />
(Mike’s Home)<br />
Upcoming Zoom Live Streamed Services & Events<br />
SHABBAT TORAH SERVICE<br />
Friday, <strong>December</strong> 22 nd<br />
In-Person Service begins at 7:00pm; Live Streaming starts at 6:45pm-7:00pm<br />
Mazel Tov<br />
BIRTHDAYS<br />
15 th Nina Cogan * 15 th Sarah Rose Cohen * 16 th Patricia Wolkow<br />
18 th Norah Nathan * 19 th Jessica Hurst * 21 st Andrew Ratner<br />
ANNIVERSARIES<br />
21 st Phillip & Melissa Joslin<br />
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