Let’s get together this week! Nafshenu debuts our colorful new Shabbat prayerbook Friday night, thanks to Etty Lassman’s fine graphic work. We’re having a potluck dinner and musical service, starting at 6:30pm at Prince of Peace church in Marlton. You can take a look at the new book here: bit.ly/NafShabbat. 

Pizza is covered, so bring a main or side dish, drinks or dessert. The link for Zooming is bit.ly/NafTorah. 

Do people really have free will? We’ll kick that question around tomorrow at our regular Thursday Torah study on Zoom. It’s 7-8pm at bit.ly/NafTorah. This week’s portion, Re’eh, continues Moses’ farewell address to the Israelites in which he warns them of the moral and spiritual dangers they face when they enter the Promised Land. You can read the portion (Deuteronomy 11:26-16:17) here: bit.ly/NafReeh.

Looking ahead to next week, we’re having Torah study on Tuesday instead (August 15), going back to the regular Thursday on August 23.

A Shabbat lunch and learn is set for Saturday, August 25, at 11am. We’ll be gathering under the big top behind Prince of Peace (weather permitting – otherwise inside). Etty Lasman will speak, share thoughts and lead a discussion of Parashat Ki Tetze. The portion is a compilation of rules for interpersonal conduct that range from edifying to horrifying to contemporary readers. It should be thought-provoking.