Congregation Sholom

Join Congregation Sholom celebrate Purim today, March 13, at 7 p.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 1. It will present the Purim Shpiel, a hilarious take on the Book of Esther. This will be followed by the reading of the Megillah by Rabbi Mike Mymon. Hamantaschen will be served.

Hybrid services will be held on Friday, March 14, at 6:30 p.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 9, and on Zoom with Rabbi Karen Isenberg. The service will be followed by an oneg in which hamantaschen as well as other refreshments will be served.

Hybrid services continue on Saturday, March 15, in Clubhouse 3, Room 9, and on Zoom at 10 a.m. with Rabbi Mymon.

To receive a Zoom invitation call or text Jeff Sacks at 714642-0122.

This week’s Torah portion is Ki-Tisa from the book of Exodus. Ki-Tisa (When You Elevate) opens as God tells Moses to collect a half-shekel donation from all Israelites and to anoint the Mishkan (Tabernacle), its vessels, and the priests. The Israelites worship the golden calf and Moses breaks the tablets. Moses beseeches God to forgive, and returns with a second set of tablets.

Those who want to become a member of Congregation Sholom should call Howard Brass at 714-396-0121 for a membership packet. Congregation Sholom has been serving Leisure World since 1962. It offers a traditional Jewish service in person and online.