NOT TOO LATE: Please come tomorrow morning (Nov. 22) to our first morning Shabbat service-meal of 5786. The focuses are: (1) Talking about family disfunction in the Torah and today.

(2) Sharing a fun potluck meal.

We start at 10am at Prince of Peace. SIGN UP HERE so we have a rough head count: bit.ly/Naf22Nov

NAFSHENU AHEAD: We're holding a Hanukkah party 1pm Sunday, December 21. SIGN UP HERE: bit.ly/NafHanukkah2025

FOOD JUSTICE: The Core Team is working on plans for a FOOD JUSTICE SUNDAY, where Nafshenu people make food bags for the needy while enjoying each other's company. Look here for updates.

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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). 

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.  

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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

There's a rush of demand at the food pantry run by our friends 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