As some of you may have seen, this past weekend we were treated to a rare spectacle in the sky: a supermoon. These occur when the moon is not only full but also near its closest proximity to earth at its orbit, making it look much larger and brighter. Since these moons are only visible about three times a year, it adds a remarkable sight to the night sky. It also just so happens that we are entering the time of year when the days are incredibly short and will only get shorter until late December, what we might think of as the “dark days.” Yet with the presence of the supermoon, thankfully at least one of those nights was not nearly as dark as we might have expected. Such is the case with our lives as well. Even when the days seem darkest, there will be moments of brightness to remind us that, just like after the winter solstice, the days will be getting longer again and the light will shine brighter than ever.
As a reminder, our annual Hanukkah Fair will be taking place on Sunday, December 8, from 12-2 PM. We always appreciate those who would like to volunteer their time to help out. You can sign up in the link below. Our next Shabbat Evening Service, hosted by Rabbi Dean and Cantor Marney will take place on Friday, December 6, at 7:30 PM. Torah Study on Zoom takes place every Saturday at 10:15 AM. Rabbi Dean’s Adult Education class has started again. Due to the Thanksgiving weekend and our Hanukkah Fair, his next class will take place on Thursday, December 5th at 7:00 PM.
Thank you everyone!
If I am not for myself, who will be for me?
If I am not for others, what am I?
And if not now, when? -Rabbi Hillel
~ Anna and David, Co-Presidents, Temple Beth Hillel
From the Presidents – Nov.22, 2024
November 22, 2024 by tbhrich • president
Shalom Everyone!
As some of you may have seen, this past weekend we were treated to a rare spectacle in the sky: a supermoon. These occur when the moon is not only full but also near its closest proximity to earth at its orbit, making it look much larger and brighter. Since these moons are only visible about three times a year, it adds a remarkable sight to the night sky. It also just so happens that we are entering the time of year when the days are incredibly short and will only get shorter until late December, what we might think of as the “dark days.” Yet with the presence of the supermoon, thankfully at least one of those nights was not nearly as dark as we might have expected. Such is the case with our lives as well. Even when the days seem darkest, there will be moments of brightness to remind us that, just like after the winter solstice, the days will be getting longer again and the light will shine brighter than ever.
As a reminder, our annual Hanukkah Fair will be taking place on Sunday, December 8, from 12-2 PM. We always appreciate those who would like to volunteer their time to help out. You can sign up in the link below. Our next Shabbat Evening Service, hosted by Rabbi Dean and Cantor Marney will take place on Friday, December 6, at 7:30 PM. Torah Study on Zoom takes place every Saturday at 10:15 AM. Rabbi Dean’s Adult Education class has started again. Due to the Thanksgiving weekend and our Hanukkah Fair, his next class will take place on Thursday, December 5th at 7:00 PM.
Thank you everyone!
If I am not for myself, who will be for me?
If I am not for others, what am I?
And if not now, when? -Rabbi Hillel
~ Anna and David, Co-Presidents, Temple Beth Hillel