Month: December 2020

From PROVERBS JPS Hebrew-English TANAKH 1999 translation One [person] gives generously and ends with more; Another stints on doing the right thing and incurs a loss. A generous person enjoys prosperity; [the one] who satisfies others shall [themselves] be sated. Prov. 11:24-25   MEDITATION From “Mishkan T’filah / A Reform Siddur” p.516 FOR OUR COUNTRY …

Chanukah ends at sundown today. Am Yisrael Chai!   MEDITATION From “Mishkan T’filah / A Reform Siddur” p.516 FOR OUR COUNTRY THUS SAYS ADONAI, This is what I desire: to unlock the fetters of wickedness, and untie the cords of lawlessness; to let the oppressed go free, to break off every yoke. Share your bread …

CHANUKAH/HANUKA Al Hanisim – עַל הַנִּסִּים [for/about the miracles] WE THANK YOU for the miracles, for the redemption, for the mighty deeds and saving acts, brought about by You, and for the wars which You waged for our ancestors in the days of old, at this season. Hanërot Halalu – הַנֵרוֹת הַלָּלוּ [these lights/candles] WE …

DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS, ANNIVERSARIES, AND SIGNIFICANT EVENTS Mazal Tov – Mazal Bueno to all those celebrating a birthday, anniversary, or significant event during the Month of December. If we were together at Temple Kol Hamidbar, we would extend a Tallit over you, recite a special prayer for you, and recite the following blessing (cf Num. 6:24-26): …