Do challenges limit us or lead us to growth? The story of Hagar and Ishmael in this week’s Torah portion, Parshat Vayera, explores this issue among others. For more about this issue in our Torha portion, check out this week’s enjoyable and thought-provoking cartoon/commentary at: www.G-dCast.com
Or, better yet, come to services at Oseh Shalom for discussion of the Torah portion and more. Our Erev Shabbat service begins at 7:30 tomorrow (Friday) evening. As always, the first Friday evening service of the month is our Family Service. This 45-minute service will include a story appropriate for all ages and childrens’ participation in leading the prayers. A congregational shabbat dinner will occur before the service, beginning at 6 PM.
Our Saturday morning service begins at 10 AM. It will include a chance for Torah study and discussion, related to this week’s Torah portion.
Our Tot Shabbat service will also occur this Saturday morning, starting at 10 AM. This 45-minute service, geared toward children ages 2-5, will include songs, stories, movement and crafts. The children will come into the main sanctuary to briefly join the adult service before the conclusion of Tot Shabbat.
May the weekly parasha inspire us to explore how challenges can lead us to greater growth in spite of—or perhaps because of grappling with—our limitations. I hope to see you soon at Oseh Shalom.
Shabbat shalom!
