Parashat Matos-Masei – Personal Responsibilities
Parashat Matos-Masei / פרשת מַּטּוֹת־מַסְעֵי – Personal Responsibilities
November 9 – 10, 1938. A night of terror which marked a turning point when the Nazis became more violent toward Jews. One internet source describes it in one sentence: “The violence of Kristallnacht served notice to Jews worldwide that Nazi anti-Semitism was not a temporary predicament and would only intensify.” https://www.history.com/topics/holocaust/kristallnacht Approximately 400 people…
Yom HaAzmaut Celebration – “Blue and White Shabbat”, May 7, 2022 Please join us in celebration and support of the 74th year of Israel’s statehood! On May 7th, we will have our Yom HaAzmaut celebration at NHBZ. Partake in an Israeli inspired Kiddush/lunch, the singing of a few favorite songs and HaTikvah, and an interesting…
Mazel tov to Sam & Shirley Bluestein on the birth of a great grandson! And mazel tov to parents Dr. Bruce and Diane Barron and to parents Josh & Sunitha Barron (of Austin, TX). Josh and Sunitha’s son, born on Yom Kippur, was given the name Gabriel Zadok. May the parents merit to raise their new son…
In Parsha Pinchas, Pinchas is rewarded and is granted the blessing of peace and priesthood (Kehuna). The five righteous daughters of Tzelofchad file a claim with Moses. Moses asks G-d to appoint a successor. The portion concludes with a lengthy description of the special offerings brought on various festivals.