PRAYER & PIZZA

Thunderstorms forecast for Friday evening have thrown water on plans to hold our 6pm service and potluck under the newly erected tent at Prince of Peace. So it looks like we'll be meeting inside, in Mary's Room.

Please come for the prayers and stay for the pizza and salad, courtesy of Rabbi David.  You are invited to bring a side dish or dessert. 

And if you're coming, please help us figure out how many pies to order by sending a text message to David at 248-508-0874.

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From Rabbi David Goodman

There's lots to think about in this week's Torah portion, Chukat (Numbers 19:1-22:1). It includes the mysterious red heifer ritual that uses the ashes of a burned calf to purify someone from the "contamination" of contact with the dead.

The portion also features yet another rebellion against Moses and Aaron, this time over the lack of water. Again, some Israelites say they'd be better off if they'd stayed back in Egypt. God tells Moses to order a rock to produce water. Moses instead hits the rock, which begins to produce water.

Now God is angry with Moses and Aaron for resorting to force, rather than trusting in divine providence. Soon, God tells Aaron it is time for him to die for his lack of trust. Moses, too, will be held accountable and barred from entering the Promised Land.

Here's a link to excerpts from the text: bit.ly/NafChukat

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