AHEAD AT NAFSHENU: Zoom class 7pm tonight, Shabbat service-meal 10am Saturday, Hanukkah party 1pm Sunday, December 21

SIGN UP HERE for Saturday service-potluck: bit.ly/Naf22Nov

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Jacob and Esau, and the rivalry their parents fueled

There's lots to think about in this week's Torah portion, Toldot (Gen. 25:19-28:9). Reading and discussing it is the heart of Saturday morning's service.  

Toldot tells of the birth of Isaac and Rebecca's twin sons, Jacob and Esau and the favoritism shown by their parents (Dad loves Esau, Mom loves Jacob) that leads to deceit, fraud, and a long estrangement between the brothers.  

The service starts at 10am, followed by a potluck lunch, all at Prince of Peace Church.

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BIBLE STUDY ON ZOOM

A preview of the Jacob-Esau conflict and how generations of Jews have re-interpreted it comes 7-8pm Thursday, when Rabbi David holds the weekly Zoom Bible study. Please join in at bit.ly/NafTorah

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HANUKKAH PARTY

Sunday, 21 Dec., 1pm

Please come for the festival fun. The Marinoffs are hosting a Hanukkah party on Sunday, December 21, starting 1pm.

Sign up here to let us know you're coming and to get the address:

bit.ly/NafHanukkah2025

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Become a Nafshenu donor 

Nafshenu depends on regular support, as well as High Holiday gifts and one-time donations. This fall, we shifted to a new bank, locally based Firstrust (official bank of the Philadelphia Eagles.) 

Please give at bit.ly/NafGIVE

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Feed the hungry

The now-ended US government shutdown caused a rush of demand for private food programs like the one at Prince of Peace. 

We're happy to report that Nafshenu members have donated $500 toward the POP food pantry in the past two months alone. 

Please join in and help:

bit.ly/POPpantry

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As your rabbi, I love hearing from you. Please call, text or email me, whether you have a pressing issue or just want to talk.

Best wishes,

 David Goodman

248-508-0874, rebdovid@nafshenu.org