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Parsha: Nitsavim ~ Deuteronomy 29:10–30:20
Haftarah: Isaiah 61:10–63:9
Supplemental Readings:
M 1 Chron. 26, 27; Rev. 6
T 1 Chron. 28, 29; Rev. 7
W 2 Chron. 1–3; Rev. 8
Th 2 Chron. 4, 5; Rev. 9
F 2 Chron. 6, 7; Rev. 10
Sa 2 Chron. 8, 9
Please join us for the following special events:
Rosh HaShana
Monday, Sept. 29 at 7:30 p.m.: Erev Rosh HaShana Service
Tuesday, Sept. 30 at 10:30 a.m.: Rosh HaShana Service
Days of Awe ~ Prayer at the Synagogue:
Thursday, October 2:
7:00 - 8:00 a.m.;
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.;
5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Friday, October 3:
7:00 - 8:00 a.m.;
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Sunday, October 5:
7:00 - 8:00 a.m.;
5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Monday, October 6:
7:00 - 8:00 a.m.;
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.;
5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, October 7:
7:00 - 8:00 a.m.;
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.;
5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Yom Kippur
Wednesday, October 8: 7:30 p.m. Kol Nidre Service
Thursday, October 9: 10:30 a.m. Yom Kippur Service
Additional Yom Kippur Gatherings on October 9:
Yizkor Service ~ Immediately following day service
Neelah ~ Closing Prayers, 6:00 p.m.
Break the Fast with Dinner together, 7:00 p.m.
Sukkot
Saturday, October 18: 10:00 a.m. Congregational Sukkot Picnic at St. Johns Grammar School
Simchat Torah Service
Saturday, October 25 at 10:30 a.m.
Please note:
The office will be closed for the holidays on:
Tuesday, September 30,
Wednesday, October 1,
Thursday, October 9,
Monday, October 13,
and Tuesday, October 14
Parsha: Ki Tavo ~ Deuteronomy 26:1–29:9
Haftarah: Isaiah 60:1-22
Supplemental Readings:
M 1 Chron. 13, 14; Rev. 1
T 1 Chron. 15, 16; Rev. 2
W 1 Chron. 17–19; Rev. 3
Th 1 Chron. 20, 21; Rev. 4
F 1 Chron. 22, 23; Rev. 5
Sa 1 Chron. 24, 25
Parsha: Ki Tetse ~ Deuteronomy 21:10–25:19
Haftarah: Isaiah 54:1-10
Supplemental Readings:
M 1 Chron. 1, 2; 2 John 1
T 1 Chron. 3, 4; 3 John 1
W 1 Chron. 5, 6; Jude 1
Th 1 Chron. 7, 8
F 1 Chron. 9, 10
Sa 1 Chron. 11, 12
With Hurricane Hanna headed our way, we want to encourage you to make good preparations.
There are two valuable emergency alert systems:
Beth Israel Emergency Calling Chain
If you want to be included in the Beth Israel Emergency Calling Chain for closings, cancellations, and other emergency actions affecting the congregation, please send an email with your contact information, including:
and the following:
Also indicate whether you are a Beth Israel Member, Regular, or Visitor.
If you join the Beth Israel Emergency Calling Chain, you will receive one call, and you will be assigned to call 2-5 others. In this way, we can cover the whole Emergency Calling Chain quickly. You may receive more than one call, if you are also on a ministry team calling list.
If your information is incomplete, you will not be included in this Beth Israel Emergency Calling Chain, and your email will be returned to you for completion.
To register, send your email with complete contact information to: rabbi@dlshalom.com .
Jacksonville Emergency Communication Network
As well, we want to encourage you to register with the Jacksonville Emergency Communication Network, which has an automated emergency alert system organized by the local government. You can register through the following link. This is especially useful for anyone living in a mobile home or other manufactured housing.
Click here to register with the Jacksonville Emergency Communication Network
Shalom,
Rabbi David and Rebbetzin Sandy Levine
Parsha: Shoftim ~ Deuteronomy 16:18–21:9
Haftarah: Isaiah 51:12–52:12
Supplemental Readings:
M Neh. 1–3; 1 John 1
T Neh. 4, 5; 1 John 2
W Neh. 6, 7; 1 John 3
Th Neh. 8, 9; 1 John 4
F Neh. 10, 11; 1 John 5
Sa Neh. 12, 13
Parsha: R'eh ~ Deuteronomy 11:26–16:17
Haftarah: Isaiah 54:11–55:5
Supplemental Readings:
M Ezra 1; 2 Pet. 1
T Ezra 2; 2 Pet. 2
W Ezra 3, 4; 2 Pet. 3
Th Ezra 5, 6
F Ezra 7, 8
Sa Ezra 9, 10
If you need help because of the storm, you can post a comment here, and others can read it. Or you can send an email through our link (rabbi@dlshalom.com) which will go to our communications team.
Or you can call or email your ministry team leader, or small group leader.
Shalom,
Rabbi David
From Rabbi David:
We’re taking the side of caution, and cancelling our services for this weekend.
Please call a few friends or members of your ministry team and ask them to pass the word on to everyone they can.
I want to encourage you to celebrate Shabbat at home this weekend. Here are some simple ideas:
Prepare a nice Erev Shabbat meal for tonight.
You can light candles (you may need them J), welcome in the Shabbat with a cup of wine or grape juice and some challah or other bread. Sing the Shema together, and ask God for his Shabbat rest in your home.
Take some time to read and discuss the scriptures, especially the Parsha and Haftorah.
You’ll find them below, along with the supplemental readings for the week.
Parsha: Ekev ~ Deuteronomy 7:12–11:25
Haftarah: Isaiah 49:14–51:3
Supplemental Readings: Dan. 1-12; 1 Pet. 1-5
Pray for the peace of Jerusalem, and for those in need in Jacksonville.
Our Saturday night Worship Time is also cancelled and will be rescheduled.
All activities for next week should be normal, including the Men’s meeting on Wednesday evening.
Shabbat Shalom,
Rabbi David
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