shabbat shalom םולש תבש...refuah shlemah the congregation wishes a speedy recovery to edward...
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SUMMARY, Haftarah Ezekiel 37:15-28
The Haftarah features another famous biblical father, King David,
who is on his deathbed while delivering his final message to his son
and successor, Solomon, an echo to Parshat Vayechi which discusses
at length Jacob's parting words and instructions to his sons. Like the
patriarch Jacob, David had many sons. However, David's last words
were directed only to one of them: Solomon. With the backdrop of a
contested kingship, with more than one of David's sons seeking to
be the next king, David’s words to Solomon and his choice of Solo-
mon as King are particularly significant. King David encourages Solo-
mon to be strong and to remain steadfast in his belief in G-d in order
to ensure Solomon’s future success in his endeavours. King David
gives his son tactical instructions pertaining to various people who
deserved punishment or reward for their actions during his reign.
.King David encourages Solomon not to despair and, "Be strong and
show yourself a man" (2:2). David asks Solomon to take care of some
“unfinished business”. Joab, son of Zeruiah had been David's general
for many years, but sided with David's son Absalom in his rebellion
against David. Angry with Joab for his betrayal and for killing two in-
nocent commanders in Israel (Abner and Amasa, 2 Samuel 3:27),
David instructs Solomon: "See that his white hair does not go down
to Sheol in peace" (2:6). David also asks Solomon to repay good with
good. When David was fleeing Absalom, Barzillai the Gileadite, then
an old man, provided David with food (2 Samuel 19:33) and David
asks Solomon to return the favour: "Deal graciously with the sons of
Barzillai…let them be among those that eat at your table" The Hafta-
rah concludes with David's death and his burial in the City of David
(2:7). King Solomon then takes his father's place and his sovereignty
becomes firmly established. (AK)
Friday Evening (Dec 25, 2015)
Services: 6:00 p.m.
Candle lighting: by 3:58 p.m.
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Saturday, Dec 26, 2015
14 Tevet, 5776
Parshat Vayyechi
Morning Services: 9:30 a.m.
Torah : Page: 180
Maftir : Page: 190
Haftorah: Page: 191
Mincha following Kiddush luncheon
No evening services
Shabbat ends: 5:06 p.m. _________________________
Next week Shabbat Candle lighting:
Friday, January 1, 2016 by 4:03 p.m.
Congregation Beth-El 1000 Lucerne Road, TMR, Quebec H3R 2H9 Telephone: 514-738-4766 www.beth-el.ca [email protected]
Cantor David Guber Reverend Gershon Katz
Rabbi Ronnie Cahana Rabbi Emeritus: Dr. Allan M. Langner
Cantor Hyman Gisser, z”l
שבת שלום
Shabbat Shalom
Welcome to Congregation Beth-El
Breakfast
Dec 24 — Sponsored by Edward and Gerald Ruddick to commemorate the
Yahrzheit of their father Jack Ruddick.
Congregational Kiddush
Dec 26 — sponsored by Colette and Allen Feldman to commemorate the Yahrtzeit of her parents
Dina and Solomon Altarase
Refuah Shlemah
The congregation wishes a speedy recovery to Edward Kertzman
Daily Minyan Friday, January 1st
Morning services will be held at 9:00 a.m.
Office Holiday Schedule
Please note that the administrative offices will be closed from December 25 through January 1st and
will reopen on Monday January 4, 2016
Congregation Beth-El Office Staff
514-738-4766
Interim Executive Director: Stuart Eiley ext 224 Bookkeeper: Rosie Ferla ext 222 Temporary office admin staff Sandra Shaicovitch ext 223 Social Work / Pastoral Services: Karen Cahana ext 232
Volunteers Needed !!
In an effort to improve our outreach to our congregants,
we are looking for individuals to make phone calls to our
members to inform them of upcoming events.
If you are interested in helping, please let us know
(514)738-4766