Shabbat Blast

We are on the verge of finishing the book of Shemot, almost starting Vayikra. At the end of our Torah portion, we will read, “Chazak chazak venitchazek.” Be strong! Be strong! And may we be strengthened!” We can look at this chant as encouragement for reflection as well: “Look at the strength we have cultivated by studying Torah thus far,” and may our accomplishments and our hakarat hatov (recognition of the good that has been done) embolden us to continue the Torah and the work we are cultivating.  We say this in the halfway point of our year. It urges us to reflect now, and not wait for the High holidays. Look at the growth, the challenges, the survival and say, “chazak chazak- We have been strong,” and “may we be strengthened for the 2nd act.”

Shabbat shalom,

Rabbi Bernstein

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Stay connected with the Bellmore Jewish Center. Check out what is going on:

Family Service

 Shabbat, Mar 12th 9:30a to 11:00a

Free Lunch and Learn with guest scholar, Rabbi Dario Bialer

 Topic: Balancing Work, Home, and Sex, in the Rabbinic Period

 Shabbat morning March 19, 12:15-1:15 PM

Be a Bartender for an Evening (Beth El)

 Motzei Shabbat, Mar 19th 8:30p to 11:30p

Purim Carnival

 Sunday, Mar 20th 10:00a to 12:00p

No Hebrew School--

 Thursday, Mar 24th (All day)

April Fools Family Shabbat Service/Dinner

 Friday, Apr 1st 6:30p to 9:00p

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We invite all of our Birthdays and Anniversaries to come down Friday night to open the ark for Aleinu and receive a special blessing from Rabbi Bernstein. Just let the office know that you are coming (516) 781-3072.

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