The last Parsha, Ekev, started with notion of how we take our steps (Ekev) moving forward.

 

The last Parsha, Ekev, started with notion of how we take our steps (Ekev) moving forward. This Parsha opens with the word, Re’eh, the intention of “seeing.” To watch where we are stepping is a important insight. “See, I set before you today a blessing and a curse.” Moshe Rabeynu, our eminent Teacher uses the visual aid of two mountains, one that is lush, Har Grizim, and the other that is barren, Har Eval, to drive home the point of the choices before us.

This Shabbat is Rosh Chodesh Elul, the month preceding Rosh HaShanah. We are invited to review our lives and make amends. Each day of Elul can be a step in self clarification and growth. There are some practices in Hassidism and Musar that help us do that. In our Spiritual Resource section below, one our members, Holly Meyers, recommends a new practice by Rabbi Debra Robbins based upon Psalm 27.

With the Yom Tovim coming up we ask you to find the information below related to the days, times and scheduling of the Holidays. Please note that Kehila is handling the ticket distribution. Full dues paying Am Kolel members just need to enter a certain code. Associate members and friends enter the suggested donation. If you have questions please call the Kehila number below for the information.

May this new month be a light to each of you, to our loved ones and to all those in need.

“You shall surely open your hand unto your brother-sister, to your poor and to your needy, in the land.” Re’eh 15:11.

Chodesh Tov,

Reb David