Shabbat Shalom

L’chu Neranena is the beginning of Psalm 95, part of a traditional welcoming of Shabbat.  This version by Nava Tehila is an Indian melody, captivating, inviting, and mesmerizing.  A wonderful introduction to Kabbalat Shabbat to help create a special mood.

Enjoy

Stay safe and healthy,

Shabbat Shalom

Shabbat Shalom

Sing a New Song is Psalm 96 that we sing as part of the welcoming of Shabbat in our Kabbalat Shabbat Service every Friday evening.

At this time, we are staying apart to guard against spreading the Corona Virus.  But we will emerge, hopefully using this time to reflect on who we are and what is truly important.  We will be singing a new song!

Enjoy Moshav’s rendition of Carelbach’s tune to the special words of the poem that is Psalm 96.

Shabbat Shalom!

Let’s Dress Up

In the good old days, such as they were, we were excited by the concept of “Casual Fridays”  where we slipped off the formal business attire and opted for a looser approach.  Ties came off, suits became sports jackets, slack became jeans.  Now, many of us are in sweatpants and a t-shirt as our daily attire.  Let’s change that and get dressed for work.

This Friday, pull out the “uniform” and dress for work, even if it is in front of a computer and without a Zoom or FaceTime connection.

 

It will make us feel better to get into that stiff formalwear that will somehow feel oddly comfortable.

Give it a try and join me for “Get Dressed for Work Day” May 1.

Shabbat Shalom

Ana Bekoach is a mystical prayer employing the 42 letters of the name of God to create this mystical prayer. The acrostic is seven lines of six words each.  The prayer is attributed to Nechuniah dating back to second- century Israel.

Siddur Lev Shalem explains a particular phrase Tatir Tz’rurah, Undo the Knot, as perhaps referring to the exile in both its physical and spiritual sense.  As we enter Shabbat, we pray that all that has kept us physically and spiritually constrained give way; instead, we hope to begin experiencing the gentle expansiveness of Shabbat.  This plea reflects the mystical view that the forces of judgment, constriction, and negativity should not have power or authority on Shabbat.

Shabbat Shalom