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Torah Portion Preview<br />
For T’tzaveh<br />
Shabbat beginning <strong>February</strong> 23 rd , 2024<br />
T’tzaveh (instruct) gives detailed instructions for outfitting priests with ornate<br />
clothing, a seven-day ordination ceremony, and special daily ceremonies. A<br />
Google search for “images of Aaron the Priest” locates artistic renderings of the<br />
elaborate text. Carol Meyers writes in The Torah: A Women’s Commentary, “the<br />
wealth of detail about Aaron and his sons provides a stark portrayal of how males<br />
dominated the communal sacred lives of the ancient Israelites.” The priestly image<br />
was splendid and symbolic with all tribes represented, but with no women, lovers<br />
straight or gay, nor children, crippled, ailing, or even well. In an age when grand<br />
costumes appear readily on stage, screen, or circus, the portion’s descriptive<br />
details seem hollow.<br />
Aaron’s costume, ordination, and duties were meant to inspire awe, but their very<br />
detail reminds us how far we have come and still need to go. What does it take<br />
today to engender in us awe of another person? It is not enough just to tolerate our<br />
differences. Hints of awe occasionally arise when we fathom the complexity of<br />
another’s lifelong experiences. Ultimately, when someone introduces us to a whole<br />
new way of honoring the magnificence of our human diversity, then awe sets in<br />
deeply.<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 />
Burt Bronk<br />
Elise Schipper<br />
Mi Sheberakh * We Pray for Healing<br />
Fred Belkin<br />
Harvey Malin<br />
Heather Mullis<br />
Justin Orellana Garcia<br />
Kathy Lazarski<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 />
Arthur Fishman<br />
Remembered by Arlene Speiser<br />
Donald Pollard<br />
Remembered by David Neff<br />
Freda Spigler<br />
Remembered by Roberta Foard<br />
Isaac Bernhard<br />
Remembered by Carol Gast<br />
Josef Danish<br />
Remembered by Mike Danish<br />
Joseph Tash<br />
Remembered by Joan Berger<br />
Yahrzeits Observed<br />
Larry Greenberg<br />
Remembered by Rabbi Gila Ruskin<br />
Leo Schiff<br />
Remembered by Rosalyn Spergel<br />
Meyer F. Thayer<br />
Remembered by Richard Thayer<br />
Sarah Gerber<br />
Remembered by Ethel Gerber<br />
Sidney Friedman<br />
Remembered by Adele & Robert<br />
Friedman<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 />
23 14 th of Adar I 5784<br />
Purim Katan<br />
9:00am: SLAM Fitness<br />
24 15 th of Adar I 5784<br />
T’tzaveh<br />
8:30am: CPR/AED, 1 st Aid<br />
Training<br />
25 16 th of Adar I 5784<br />
9:00am: Kehillah MAGNET<br />
Religious School<br />
10:00am: Tea & Torah<br />
11:15am: Tot Shira<br />
26 17 th of Adar I 5784<br />
9:00am: SLAM Fitness<br />
5:32pm: Candle Lighting<br />
7:00pm: Shabbat Service<br />
TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY<br />
27 18 th of Adar I 5784 28 19 th of Adar I 5784<br />
29 20 th of Adar I 5784<br />
9:00am: SLAM Fitness<br />
6:30pm: Midweek Hebrew<br />
School (Virtual)<br />
Upcoming Live Streamed Services & Events<br />
NEW MEMBER & FAMILY SHABBAT SERVICE<br />
Friday, March 1 st<br />
Dinner begins at 5:30pm-6:15pm; Live Streaming starts at 6:00pm-6:15pm; Service starts at 6:15<br />
Mazel Tov<br />
BIRTHDAYS<br />
22 nd Emily Gwin * 23 rd David Neff * 24 th Patricia Snyder<br />
24 th Melissa Immel * 26 th Barbara Litofsky * 27 th Marianne Fridberg<br />
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