UPDATE and SIGNUP

 Here are final details on our S'more-themed Lag B'Omer celebration and Shabbat potluck this Friday:

We're starting at 6:30pm at Prince of Peace in Marlton. Fire safety issues mean we'll be oven-roasting our marshmallows for the s'mores. We'll stage a virtual fire circle as we hear the story of the holiday that marked a peaceful interlude in the tragic Second Jewish Revolt against the Roman Empire. 

Shabbat candle lighting, kiddush and a potluck dinner will follow.

Please click the link bit.ly/NafPotluck to sign up to bring food or drinks. 

While the 2nd century CE Bar Kochba revolt ended disastrously for our people, Lag B'Omer marks an occasion when the Jewish resisters were able to find joy amid the struggle.

 Jewish fighters during the Bar Kochba revolt

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NAFSHENU'S WEEKLY ZOOM BIBLE STUDY, 7PM THURSDAY (tomorrow night) 

will focus on three timely and connected Jewish practices: 

--The nightly counting of the Omer to mark the 50 days between the start of Passover and the holiday of Shavuot.

--Lag B'Omer, or the 33rd day of the  Omer, considered a prime day for weddings and celebrations.

--Shavuot, in both its commemorative (the giving of the law at Sinai) and agricultural (first barley harvest) aspects.

PLEASE JOIN AT THIS ZOOM LINK:

bit.ly/NafTorah

--Rabbi David Goodman

248-508-0874

rebdovid@nafshenu.org