And This Ain’t No Bull!
At Jewish Newport
May 2, 2020
Thank you to Rabbi Marc Mandel and Rebecca Beit-Aharon
Dear Friends,
Until this week, I have been glued to the news, most of it bad. I have been zooming into two daily services, morning and evening, on most days for comfort and companionship—and to get away from the news.
Finally, in the last couple of days, I have found some projects to occupy my time.
Shabbat is the Jewish answer to getting away from it all. Our ancestors were very aware that people need a break.
I hope you will be able to create some Shabbat space every day.
Best wishes from Jewish Newport.
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Rabbi Marc Mandel shared the following message,
“In this week's Parsha, Parshat Emor, we learn about the laws of the Kohanim, the priests. Our sages point out that although the Kohanim were the ones who performed the service, the Holy Temple was designated to be a source of connection to the Almighty and blessing for all the nations of the world. In fact, on the holiday of Sukkot, the Kohanim offer 70 bulls, representing the 70 nations of the world.
“The service in the Temple strives to bring all of humanity together. As the whole world is currently experiencing Covid-19, let us all unite and work together to find a cure for this dreadful virus.
“Shabbat Shalom.”
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