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Parashat Kedoshim

Parashat Kedoshim

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6 Iyyar 5779 / May 11, 2019
Triennial Cycle III: Lev. 19:15-20:27
Ḥumash Etz Ḥayim, page 696
Haftarah: Amos 9:7-15, page 705

1.(19:15-22) Miscellaneous mitzvot that express the overall theme of this Torah portion, including just judicial proceedings and love of one’s neighbor.
2.         (19:23-25) The laws of orlah, prohibiting the use of a tree’s produce until its fourth year of bearing fruit.
3.         (19:26-37) Warnings regarding other commandments, including the prohibition of eating blood, the prohibition of pagan and occult practices, the commandments to respect the aged, just treatment of the stranger, and honest weights and measures.
4.         (20:1-7) Repetition of the prohibition of idol worship and occult practices.
5.         (20:8-21) Miscellaneous prohibitions.
6.         (20:22-27) A concluding passage for the laws of holiness and purity, whose purpose is to sanctify the Jewish people and make them distinctive among the nations.

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Saturday, May 11 
An Exploration of Shabbat Prayer & Study – in Russian
10:30 – 11:45 a.m. 

Saturday, May 11
Tot Shabbat
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Saturday, May 11
Jewish Book Discussion Group
After lunch, approx 1:00 p.m. 

Sunday, May 12
Neshama Body and Soul
10:00 – 11:00 a.m.

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Monday, May 13

Walking Through the Prayerbook
11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.

Tuesday, May 14
Tikkun Olam Strategy & Planning Meeting
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Wednesday, May 15
Program Committee Meeting
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Saturday, May 18
Israel Today Discussion
After lunch, approx 1:00 p.m.

Tuesday, May 21
Relay for Life Meeting
7:30 – 9:00 p.m.

Community
Sunday, June 2 
Silicon Valley Jewish Music Festival 
2:00 – 7:00 p.m.

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