Temple B'nai B'rith of Wilkes-Barre, PA joyfully embraces Judaism as a way of life through prayer, music, social action, celebrating Jewish holidays, lifelong learning, and life cycle events. Through these activities, we seek to promote spiritual growth, moral values, and the social welfare of our community.
Shabbat Shuva
The that falls between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur is called Shabbat Shuvah, or the Sabbath of return. If that word reminds you of the word teshuvah, that’s not a coincidence — they share a common root.
Teshuvah, or repentance, is a core concept of the High Holidays. The word literally means “return.” Services on Shabbat Shuvah are typically solemn and focused. And the Haftarah portion deals with themes of repentance and forgiveness.
Neshama Carelbach sings a beautiful rendition of her father's song, Return Again, here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9gLjynuPKg&list=RDaDnGOpRYhwo&index=3
Wishing everyone a Good Sweet New Year! G'mar Chatima Tova!
Adult Ed
As we approach the High Holidays, check out these interesting mini-courses hosted by Judaism Unbound.
These three-week mini-courses are insightful, creative, provocative, and open to anyone. Extraordinary thought leaders teach them. This year, classes are on: the month of Elul, Kol Nidre, and the Akedah, Hasidism, and Neo-Hasidism. Please take a look by clicking on this link:
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