Monday Torah: Sh’lach L’cha, Numbers 13:1-15:41

Sh’lach L’caha, Numbers 13:1 – 15:41, courtesy of Reform Voices of Torah, URJ.org.

Summary courtesy of MyJewishLearning.com

Moses sends 12 spies to explore the Land of Israel. Ten of them convince the people that it will be too difficult to conquer the land. God responds to their lack of confidence by punishing them with 40 years of wandering in the wilderness. God commands the Israelites to put fringes on the ends of their clothing.

Thursday Torah: B’haalot’cha – MyJewishLearning.com

More of an explanation of this week’s Torah portion from the people at MyJewishLearning.com.  This site is really top-notch; once you’re done with learning about B’haalot’cha, check out the rest of the site. LOADS of great info.

Monday Torah: B’haalot’cha, Numbers 8:1-12:16

B’haalot’cha 5770, Numbers 8:1-12:16, courtesy of Reform Voices of Torah, URJ.org.

Summary courtesy of MyJewishLearning.com

The Israelites receive instructions regarding Passover. They journey forth from Sinai and complain to God on several occasions, provoking God’s anger. Miriam and Aaron speak against Moses.

Thursday Torah: Naso – MyJewishLearning.com

More of an explanation of this week’s Torah portion from the people atMyJewishLearning.com.  This site is really top-notch; once you’re done with learning about B’midbar, check out the rest of the site.  LOADS of great info.

ACFT Fundraiser 2010

An AMAZING time was had by all!!  Thanks to Tracy, Jen, Mort & Judy, the ACFT staff, and everyone who helped in the planning and creation of this wonderful evening!  Thanks to everyone who came out to support our temple!

Chag Shavuot Same’ach – Happy Shavuot and Mazal Tov to all our Confirmands!

Tonight at sundown begins the festival of Shavuot.  From MyJewishLearning.com:

Shavuot began as a harvest festival, but it also commemorates the revelation at Sinai and the giving of the Torah. While Shavuot has few rituals associated with it, many Jews stay up all night studying Torah. Other customs include eating dairy foods and reading the Book of Ruth.

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Why do we read the book of Ruth?  Find out here.

Why do we eat dairy on Shavuot?  Find out here.

Why Confirmation on Shavuot?  Find out here.

Monday Torah: Naso, Numbers 4:21-7:89

Naso 5770, Numbers 4:21-7:89, courtesy of Reform Voices of Torah, URJ.org.

Summary courtesy of MyJewishLearning.com

God describes the service of the Gershon family of Levites. The laws relating to the suspected adulteress and the nazirite are given. God tells Moses and Aaron the priestly blessing. The heads of tribes bring gifts to the Tabernacle.