THIS WEEK IN SHAARE TIKVAH

ROSH HASHANAH services Wednesday evening, September 8, at 7:15pm; Thursday, September 9, at 9am and 7:15pm; and Friday, September 10, at 9am.

SHABBAT SERVICES this Saturday at 9:30am. This week we read a double Torah portion, Nitzavim and Vayelek from Deuteronomy. In Nitzavim, Moses continues his discourse to the Israelites. He warns them to preserve the covenant with God and His Torah, with a description of the punishment liable to follow the breaking of the covenant. He says that, after their return in complete repentance, God will have mercy upon His people, and the dispersed of Israel will return to their land. God's commandments are not far away. They can be accomplished. Chapter 30, verse 19 reads “I call heaven and earth to witness against you this day, that I have set before you life and death, the blessing and the curse; therefore choose life, that you may live, you and your seed.” In the beginning of Vayelek, Moses says "I am 120 years old today." On the last day of his life, Moses encourages the Israelites to conquer the land, publicly transfers leadership to Joshua, and commands the priests to read the Torah before the entire people of Israel assembled at the end of the Sabbatical year. G-d tells Moses "And now, write down this song." A song that serves as a prophetic witness for the future if you will violate the covenant (the song is in next week’s portion). "Moses writes down the words of this Torah," and commands that it be placed in the Ark of the Covenant, knowing that his people will need a constant reminder of the covenant.

For commentaries, go to http://www.aish.com/tp/ or http://www.uscj.org/NitzavimVayelekh_5778409.html.

Upcoming Events...

KOL NIDRE services Friday evening, September 17, at 7pm.

YOM KIPPUR services on Saturday, September 18, at 9am and 4:45pm.

Are you looking for a special way to note a happy occasion or remember a loved one? 

How about sponsoring a kiddush?  Call Carol Halikman (301-372-1335) no later than the preceding Wednesday.

You can get a Sisterhood Golden Book card sent for you in memory of a loved one or in honor of someone.  Call Amy Sheldon (301-868-2448) or e-mail her at amybsheldon@gmail.com.

You can buy a memorial plaque or a mitzvah board plaque.  Call Ed Halikman (301-372-1335) or e-mail him at ehalikman@prodigy.net.