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Torah Portion Preview<br />
For T’rumah<br />
Shabbat beginning <strong>February</strong> 16 th , 2024<br />
T’rumah (gifts) begins with “Accept gifts for Me from every person who is so<br />
moved…And let them make Me a sanctuary that I may dwell (v’shachanti) among<br />
them.” Among the gifts called for were precious metals, yarns, skins, wood, oil,<br />
spices, and gems. Detailed instructions followed for building the Ark, its cover,<br />
table, and lampstand, surrounding these with a tabernacle covered by a tent and<br />
undergirded with planks connected by bars, and enclosing all within a curtain that<br />
contained a screen and the altar.<br />
In the Women’s Commentary, Rabbi Ruth Gais points out the connection between<br />
v'shachanti, mishkan, and Shechinah as dwelling, tabernacle, and female aspect of<br />
God, which mediates between heaven and earth. Torah chanting is a kind of giving<br />
to the Shekinah. Most of us gradually learn to pronounce Hebrew phrases or rely<br />
on sources like dictionaries and translations. Rabbi Michael Stevens inspires<br />
synagogue Torah chanters to translate each phrase, even chanting the English. We<br />
may take many daily practice sessions to learn several verses and still read with an<br />
accent. Yet, considering that answering foreigners in their language, even if slowly<br />
with an accent, is a welcoming gift, Torah chanters experience such giving with<br />
the Shechinah.<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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Amelia Parsons<br />
Anita Rosenzweig<br />
Barbara Chancey<br />
Elise Schipper<br />
Fred Belkin<br />
Mi Sheberakh * We Pray for Healing<br />
Harvey Malin<br />
Heather Mullis<br />
Justin Orellana Garcia<br />
Kathy Lazarski<br />
Marcy Schirloff<br />
Marcy Werde<br />
Nancy Lever<br />
Natalie Litofsky<br />
Steve Nohowel<br />
Recently Passed<br />
Marsha Arlene Robinson<br />
Mother of Elise Woods, survived by her loving children, Elise (Michael) Woods and Lynda Rosen; adored<br />
grandchildren, Andrew Woods, and Austin Woods; dear sister-in-law, Helene Gersch.<br />
Keith Frank Tiedemann<br />
Friend of the Congregation and the Baltimore Jewish Community<br />
Peter A. Jay<br />
Husband of Irna Jay; loving father of William Jay (Janney), of Alexandria, Va., & Sarah Jay (Jeanne Sisk). Loved<br />
by his three grandchildren, Morgan, Augusta, & Peter.<br />
James “Jim” Baker Jr.<br />
Father of Alexa Nathan, son of James Baker Sr. and husband of Rosie Enid. Loved by his siblings Cory Baker,<br />
Sherry Baker both of Augusta, KS. Mitch Koerner Derby, KS, Donnie Koerner of Hays, KS.<br />
Ronnie Schrier<br />
Loved one of the August Family.<br />
Shelley Feinman<br />
Beloved member of our family at Temple Adas Shalom.<br />
Albert Newman<br />
Remembered by Michele Newman<br />
Barbara Zion-Keyser<br />
Remembered by Jayne Klein<br />
Ellis Fine<br />
Remembered by Lior Laskowski<br />
Yahrzeits Observed<br />
Leonard Cohen<br />
Remembered by Rhonda & Richard August<br />
& Ashira Quabili<br />
Martin Cohen<br />
Remembered by Ann & Andrea Pongracz &<br />
Betsy Cohen<br />
Phillip Bernheim<br />
Remembered by Anita & Paul Weintraub<br />
Rose Holtzman<br />
Remembered by Carla Rockmaker<br />
Samuel Kravitz<br />
Remembered by Shana Kravitz<br />
Selma Newman Wortman<br />
Remembered by Zita Schneck<br />
Steve Stewart<br />
Remembered by Zita Schneck<br />
Susan Wiland<br />
Remembered by David Neff<br />
William Werde<br />
Remembered by Martin Werde<br />
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Caring Committee Announcement<br />
Caring is about both the simchas and healing through support and community. Is there a moment<br />
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 />
TAS/HJC Calendar of Events<br />
FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY<br />
16 7 th of Adar I 5784<br />
9:00am: SLAM Fitness<br />
17 8 th of Adar I 5784<br />
T’rumah<br />
18 9 th of Adar I 5784 19 10 th of Adar I 5784<br />
President’s Day<br />
OFFICE CLOSED<br />
9:00am: SLAM Fitness<br />
5:24pm: Candle Lighting<br />
6:15pm: Daven & Dine<br />
Service<br />
TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY<br />
20 11 th of Adar I 5784 21 12 th of Adar I 5784<br />
22 13 th of Adar I 5784<br />
9:00am: SLAM Fitness<br />
12:30pm: Senior Birthday<br />
Luncheon<br />
7:00pm: Midweek Hebrew<br />
School (Virtual)<br />
7:30pm: Adult Ed.Meeting<br />
7:00pm: RPC Meeting<br />
Upcoming Live Streamed Services & Events<br />
SHABBAT SERVICE<br />
Friday, <strong>February</strong> 23 rd<br />
In-Person Service begins at 7:00pm; Live Streaming starts at 6:45pm-7:00pm<br />
Mazel Tov<br />
BIRTHDAYS<br />
16 th Simon Goldman * 20 th Shelby Getz * 22 nd Emily Gwin<br />
ANNIVERSARIES<br />
40 th Mark & Patricia Wolkow * 34 th Jonas & Paula Vogelhut<br />
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