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Parashat Beshallaḥ / Shabbat Shirah

Parashat Beshallaḥ / Shabbat Shirah

13 Shevat, 5779 / January 19, 2019
Triennial Cycle III: Exodus 14:26-17:16
Ḥumash Etz Ḥayim, page 405
Haftarah:  Judges 5:1-31, page 423

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  1. (14:26-31) At God’s command, Moses stretches his hand forth over the Red Sea, its waters close up again, and the pursuing Egyptians are drowned.
  2. (15:1-21) The Song by the Sea, sung to God in praise and thanksgiving.
  3. (15:22-26) The continuation of the journey. The incident of the bitter waters at Marah.
  4. (15:27-16:1-36) The encampment at Elim. God feeds the Israelites with manna and quail.
  5. (17:1-7) The miracle of the water from the rock.
  6. (17:8-16) The war against Amalek, the archetype of the enemies of Israel.

Candle lighting Friday, January 18 5:00 p.m..

ANNOUNCEMENTS
Balk Family Memorial Camp Scholarship – deadline to apply is January 18
Library News 
Silent Auction – Donations Needed
Flea Market 
Members Affected by Federal Government’s Partial Shutdown

UPCOMING
January 19
CBD Women’s Shabbat
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Saturday, January 19
Israel Today Discussion
after lunch, approx. 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.

Sunday, January 20
Bocce with the Boys
6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Sunday, January 20
Hazak Movie Night
Ahead of Time: The Extraordinary Journey of Ruth Gruber
7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Tuesday, January 22
Modern Hebrew – Intermediate 
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Wednesday, January 23
Board Meeting  View Agenda 
7:30 – 9:30 p.m.

Thursday, January 24
Modern History of Israel  – Special Skype session with Israel on 1/31
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m

Thursday, January 24
Dames Who Dine
7:00 – 9:00 p.m

Saturday, January 26
Approachable Torah with Rabbi Berkowitz
10:15 – 11:30 a.m.

Saturday, January 26
Tot Shabbat
11:00 a.m. – 11:45 p.m.

Saturday, January 26
Mishna Class 
1:00 – 2:00 p.m.

Saturday, January 26
A Cantor’s Concert Featuring the Works of Leonard Bernstein
7:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Sunday, January 27
Mitzvah Day – We need volunteers to help with activities!
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 

Sunday, January 27
Yoga for the Soul – for teens and adults 
9:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.

Monday, January 28
Kehilla Culture Grinds – Alicia Jo Rabins
7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Tuesday, January 29
International Holocaust Remembrance at San Jose City Council
1:30 – 2:30 p.m.

Tuesday, January 29
City Hall Lights – International Holocaust Remembrance 
7:00 – 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, February 2
Mindfulness and Mediation Through the Hasidic Lens
10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Saturday, February 2
Menschlichkeit 101
After lunch, approx 1:00 p.m.

Sunday, February 3
World Wide Wrap
9:00 – 9:30 a.m.

Sunday, February 3
CBD Superbowl Pizza Party
3:00 – 8:00 p.m

Tuesday, February 5
Yiddish Conversation Group
3:00 – 4:30 p.m..

Wednesday, February 6
CBD Women Movie and Discussion Group
11:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Friday, February 8
Young Families Kabbalat (Welcoming) Shabbat & Dinner
5:30 – 8:00 p.m.

Saturday, February 9
Stretching into Shabbat
10:00 – 11:00 a.m.

Saturday, February 9
An Exploration of Shabbat Prayer and Study in Russian 
10:30 – 11:45 a.m

Saturday, February 9
Jewish Book Discussion Group
After lunch, approx 1:00 p.m.

Saturday, February 9
Family Havdalah & Movie Night
6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Sunday, February 10
CBD’s Mah Jongg Tournament
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Sunday, February 10
Neshama Body and Soul
10:00 – 11:00 a.m.

SAVE THE DATE 
Saturday, February 23

Zip Code Evening 
8:00 – 10:00 p.m.

COMMUNITY

Tu B’Shvat Plant Nite for Ages 21-35 at Stilettos Wine Bar in Saratoga
Thursday, January 17,  7:00 – 9:00 pm

Kehilla Culture Grinds  – view flyer 
Monday, January 28, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

A Cantor’s Concert Featuring the Works of Leonard Bernstein at Shir Hadash – View Flyer
Saturday, January 26, 7:00pm 

Obstacles & Opportunities at Congregation Beth Am
Tuesday, January 29, 7:00pm

Ongoing
Volunteer Needs at Jewish Family Services – help others in our community
More information

You are not alone! Mental Health Family Support Group
Second Monday of month, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m at Levy Family Campus
More information

Grandparents Support Group
View Flyer