Shabbaton - 18 May
Shabbaton - 18 May
Shabbaton - 18 May
ShabbatON
Kabbalat Shabbat: 7.20pm Shabbat Ends: 9.49pm
And it is the essence of what Judaism is about. Sanctifying God's name is one
of the rare commands that one is required to give one's life for (in extreme
circumstances). God talks about the idea with Abraham. At Mount Sinai, God
tells the Jewish people that it is their national purpose. It is discussed all
through the prophets. It is the end goal of all of Judaism - that its adherents
should act in such a way that others understand the concepts of ethical
monotheism simply by being around them.
Both Christianity and Islam converted by the sword. And in an age where that is
no longer acceptable, active missionizing is still part and parcel of their world
view.
But Judaism believes differently. A religion must speak its truth only through the
actions of those who live by it. If our example alone does not inspire others,
then our religion is not worth sharing.
It seems to me that the emphasis of Judaism has shifted away from this in
recent times. If Judaism is to attract a generation of disaffiliated young Jews, it
must return to its roots. If those who kept Judaism were clearly Godly, spiritual,
enlightened, honest and decent human beings, I believe that people would
come flocking to find out what they were doing right. This is the mitzvah of
Kiddush Hashem, and Judaism is very much in need of its practitioners.
Blessed is The True Judge
Diane & Malcolm Domb, mother & father of Steven Domb, Sunday 16 June,
10.30am at Bushey Old Cemetery.
שבת שלום
DAVENING & DAF YOMI TIMES
SHABBAT
FRIDAY
Mincha (followed by Kabbalat Shabbat & Maariv) 7.20pm
SATURDAY
Daf Yomi 8.25am
Shacharit 9.15am
Children & youth services 10.45am
Daf Yomi 7.35pm
Mincha (followed by Seudah Shlishit) 8.25pm
Maariv when Shabbat ends 9.49pm
DAF YOMI
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 6.40pm
WEEKDAY SHACHARIT
Sunday 8.15am
Monday & Thursday 6.45am
Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 7.00am
WEEKDAY MINCHA/MAARIV
Sunday 7.30pm
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 7.30pm
Friday (followed by Kabbalat Shabbat) 7.20pm