Parashat Beshalach (Wnen he sent) Exodus 13:17 - 17:16 HafTorah Judges 4:4 - 5:31 BESHLACH Dear friends, we are about to embark on a special Shabbat weekend celebrating Shabbat Shirah "Shabbat of Song," named for the Shirat HaYam (Song of the Sea), which is the song of gratitude sung by Moses , Miriam , and the Israelites after the miracle of the successful crossing of the sea while being pursued by Pharoah's army after the exodus from Egypt . We chant this beautiful song

Parashat Bo (come to Pharoah) Exodus 10:1 - 13:16 Haf Torah Jeremiah 46:13-28 Locusts filled the land of Egypt Dear friends, Thanks to all who attended the Martin Luther King Day's march and program and continuing our strong and enduring partnership with the African American Club fostering interfaith and cross-cultural activities for children and adults of all backgrounds and scholarships for the youths in our region. Mark your calendars for their annual scholarship fundra

Parashat Va'eira (and I appeared) Exodus 6:2 - 9:35 HafTorah Ezekiel 28:25 - 29:21 Moses and Aaron approach Pharoah Dear friends, Thanks to all who prepared and participated in the wonderful Shabbat luncheon honoring the birthdays of Eileen and Natalie, and Chris and my wedding anniversary. It is great to share not only our prayers and studies, but also a communal get together. Please consider sponsoring a Shabbat luncheon to honor any of your upcoming lifecycle milestone

Parashat Shemot (Names) Exodus 1:1 - 6:1 Haf Torah Isaiah 27:6 - 28:13; Isaiah 29:22-23 Pharaohs Daughter finds the Hebrew baby and names him Moses Dear friends, I begin this week's message on a sad note informing you of the death of Norman Perlmutter, father of David Perlmutter, father in-law of Patty Perlmutter and grandfather of Jared, Bryan, and Megan. He was an active member of Temple Israel in Springfield, Illinois and very devoted to faith and family. You can read h