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Torah Portion Preview<br />
For Vayigash<br />
Shabbat beginning <strong>December</strong> 22 nd , 2023<br />
The writers of Vayigash (“he approached”, i.e., Judah approached brother Joseph)<br />
inspired many interpretations across the ages and cultures of Judaism. To his<br />
brothers Joseph is an unknown Egyptian high official. Judah, who years earlier<br />
mistreated his daughter-in-law Tamar then atoned for it, now pleads righteously to<br />
become a hostage in place of his youngest brother, Benjamin. Joseph reveals<br />
himself as their brother and invites the clan to Egypt. A genealogy of the next few<br />
generations exists in mid-portion. Joseph uses his administrative acumen to enrich<br />
Pharaoh, who rewards him by benefiting his clan. The Israelites become fruitful<br />
and multiply greatly.<br />
Scholars date the writing to at least a half millennium after the events and find<br />
multiple themes in the story. The dreams that young Joseph used to taunt his<br />
brothers later earned him Pharaoh’s trust and his administrative acumen earned<br />
him all of Egypt’s gratitude. Judah’s atonement turned to mercy for his father and<br />
his youngest brother. Both show how God may create surprising benefits from past<br />
misdeeds. The genealogy establishes the origins of the Israelites. Another theme is<br />
the value of using one’s capabilities to enrich those in power. Altogether, the<br />
writers inspire the community’s survival.<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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Anita Rosenzweig<br />
Barbara Chancey<br />
Daniel Hurst<br />
Elise Schipper<br />
Fred Belkin<br />
Gerri Bronk<br />
Mi Sheberakh * We Pray for Healing<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 />
Roberta Burdette<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 Madelyn and Molly, passed away<br />
on November 28th. Naomi is also survived by husband Donald Kochen, daughter Karen Silverman and son-in-law Andrew, and<br />
grandmother of Lucas and Arya.<br />
Louis (Lou) Abrams<br />
Father of our member Herb Abrams, passed away on the seventh morning of Hanukkah, <strong>December</strong> 14, after a week blessed<br />
with the company of his loving family. He would have reached 100 in June. Survived and beloved by his wife Ruth, brother<br />
Claude, his children, grandchildren, their spouses as well as his great-grandchildren.<br />
Abraham Baker<br />
Remembered by Denise Gordon<br />
Alice Goode<br />
Remembered by Kevin Snyder<br />
Yahrzeits Observed<br />
Joyce Graff<br />
Remembered by Denise Gordon<br />
Morton Z. Schapiro<br />
Remembered by Howard Schapiro<br />
Charles Roseman<br />
Remembered by Leila Diamant<br />
Dominic Richard Florio<br />
Remembered by Randy Florio<br />
Etta Thayer<br />
Remembered by Richard Thayer<br />
Jean Theis<br />
Remembered by Michele Newman<br />
Joanne Levine<br />
Remembered by Karen Wood<br />
Paul Richardson<br />
Remembered by David Richardson<br />
Ruth Vogelhut<br />
Remembered by Jonas Vogelhut<br />
Sadie Weintraub<br />
Remembered by Denise Gordon, Anita & Paul<br />
Weintraub<br />
Sarah H. Miller<br />
Remembered by Denise Gordon<br />
Solomon Getz<br />
Remembered by Alan, Carolee, & Kathlyn Getz<br />
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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
TAS/HJC Calendar of Events<br />
FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY<br />
22 10 th of Tevet 5784<br />
Fast of Tevet<br />
9:00am: SLAM Fitness<br />
23 11 th of Tevet 5784<br />
Vayigash<br />
24 12 th of Tevet 5784 25 13 th of Tevet 5784<br />
OFFICE CLOSED<br />
Christmas Day<br />
9:00am: SLAM Fitness<br />
4:26pm: Candle Lighting<br />
7:00pm: Shabbat Torah<br />
Service<br />
TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY<br />
26 14 th of Tevet 5784<br />
OFFICE CLOSED<br />
27 15 th of Tevet 5784<br />
9:00am: SLAM Fitness<br />
28 16 th of Tevet 5784<br />
7:00pm: RPC Meeting<br />
Upcoming Zoom Live Streamed Services & Events<br />
SHABBAT SERVICE<br />
Friday, <strong>December</strong> 29 th<br />
In-Person Service begins at 7:00pm; Live Streaming starts at 6:45pm-7:00pm<br />
Mazel Tov<br />
BIRTHDAYS<br />
23 rd Eli Brown * 23 rd Bob Weingard * 24 th Lilah Wood<br />
25 th Wendy Drabinski * 25 th Michele Mullis * 28 th Rob Kinneberg<br />
ANNIVERSARIES<br />
48 th Rabbi Gila & Paul Ruskin<br />
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