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From Hallie's Desk From multiple colleagues and congregants, by way of facebook, email, and text, I have received the same poem from multiple sources:
Is Covid19 a new holiday? I don’t know which Yom Tov it is. We’re walking around in slippers like it’s Tisha B’av. We’re wearing masks like it’s Purim; We’re only allowed to eat outside like it’s Sukkot; We’re eating fruits like it’s Tu B’Shvat; Everyone is walking around with cleaning wipes like it’s Pesach; And we’re eating meals with our families and sleeping until noon like it’s Shabbat. So what holiday is this and when does it end – ‘cuz I’m ready to make Havdalah now.
Clearly this is a message that many people are relating to. It might be relating them to hope and excitement that this will one day be a holiday, one that they will only have to connect to the history of the Covid19 experience rather than live through it. From major to minor holidays this allows us to wonder, what are the unifying pieces to the holidays that everyone relates to and have left lasting impacts? What customs and traditions do people make part of their holiday experiences? And, which ones do they leave out ? From sitting in candle lit circles on the tennis courts and leaving imprints of the mesh courts on our hands, to watching violently live historical charades of Jewish events take place, my memories of Tisha B’av were quite frightening. Although I never experienced Beit Hamikdash burning down before my own eyes, these experiences similarly confirmed the seriousness of this holiday. I hope the holiday of Tisha B’av next week, gives us the opportunity to reevaluate how we want people to remember. Whether happy or sad holidays, let us think of what responsibilities to remembrance we have and which memories are to be left behind.
In Health, Hallie Chandler, Director of Community Engagement
Tisha B'Av Services Wednesday | 7/29 | 9:00 PM | The evening will start with a special zoom music and slideshow presentation, and follow with services.
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Make It Count! The Summer Program for young adults continues this Thursday with a conversation about how to navigate the hiring process with Alan Kaplan, CEO and founder of Kaplan Partners! Click here for more infromation and to RSVP.
Better Together Do-Re-Mi Chorus continues this Sunday! Anyone who is AARP eligible and above, and anyone fifth grade through twelfth grade is eligible. Find the link to join in the schedule below!
A Well-deserved Summer Break! Coffee & Chat with Lori Cooper & Reading The News with Rabbi Cooper will not take place this week. Stay tuned for upcoming sessions!
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Friday | July 24 7:45 AM | Shacharit (Morning Services) | click here to join | Password: Sunrise | find text here 10:00 AM | Tot Shabbat with Jen Shandelman and Mindy Levin | click here to view 4:00 PM | Oreo Minyan with Yehudit Rubin | click here to join | Password: Cookie | meeting ID: 381-539-628 | please RSVP here 6:00 PM | Kabbalat Shabbat Services | click here to join | Password: Lecha Dodi 8:09 PM | Light Shabbat Candles Saturday | July 25 9:30 AM | Shabbat Morning Services |click here to join | Password: Yad | find text here | download 'Shabbat: Siddur Lev Shalem: Shabbat morning' 9:14 PM | Shabbat Ends
I would like to share some thoughts which came about during our weekly Coffee & Chat sessions. Being that this past week’s Parasha was Matot Maaseh, when the story of the journey from Egypt to the land of Israel is told we asked ourselves a question: what simple joys have we found during this time of Covid?
These were some of the responses from the group: "This time has felt like an extended Sabbatical." "For me it’s been a pause in life." "I’ve learned how to bake bread." "I’ve practiced playing piano." "I’m putting together a cookbook for my granddaughter’s Bat Mitzvah." "I’m feeling like all of humanity has come together." "I’ve started knitting again." "I’ve been connecting on Zoom with family and friends." "I’m attending lectures. I am learning." "I’ve had many opportunites to strengthen my relationships." "I feel more connected to the Synagogue." "I’ve had the opportunity to go on “tours” all over the world."
The lesson is that even in the midst of difficult times we can find reasons to celebrate. Let us find joy everyday!
Community Events
at Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia presents: Laila Tov | Tuesday | July 21 | 6:00 PM Register here! Contact Lisa Litman for more information
Crip Camp Film Discussion & Disability Rights Movement Q&A Thursday | July 23 | 7:30 PM | Register here or with Rivka Goldman JFCS and JLV for a FREE virtual event in honor of the 30th Anniversary of the ADA (Americans Disability Act of 1990) and Disability Pride Philadelphia. Click here for more information.
Shared Stories
A Four-Part Virtual Film Series! Monday | July 27 & Aug 3 | 7:00 PM Post-film discussions with guest speakers to be announced! TBH-BE members! Use code sharStor2020ConservPhilly at check-out for $2 off any film! For more information click here!
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