Weekly Message 05.22.2026 -CHAG SAMEACH SHAVOUT-
- jccwestpasco
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Parashat Naso (Count) Numbers 4:21 7:89
HafTorah Judges 13:2-25
Dear friends,
I am back from a memorable and emotional "homecoming" after giving the historical address at my New Jersey congregation's anniversary celebration. Chris and I reconnected with friends that we hadn't seen in person in nearly a decade!
Now we are about to embark on the festival of Shavuot שבועות, lit. “Weeks”) which begins Thursday evening, the sixth day of the Hebrew month of Sivan. Shavuot commemorates the anniversary of the giving of the Torah to the entire Israelite nation assembled at Mount Sinai. The holiday is one of the Shalosh Regalim, the three Biblical pilgrimage festivals (Passover, Shavuot, and Sukkot). And it marks the conclusion of the Counting of the Omer which we have been doing ever since the second night of Passover.
And see the calendar below for details on all the other Shavuot services and activities. Looking forward to sharing this wonderful time of the year with you.
Please continue to join us and support our many spring and summer activities.
Chag Shavuot Sameach!
Ron Becker,
Spiritual Leader
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COMING EVENTS - MARK YOUR CALENDARS
Friday, May 22 We will observe the first day of Shavuot with Yom Tov services at 9:30 am including the chanting of the poem Akdamut followed by the reading of the Ten Commandments.
Friday, May 22 We will observe the evening of the holiday of Shavuot with Shabbat/Yom Tov services at 6:30 pm (note the earlier starting time) including excerpts from the Book of Ruth followed by a wonderful Shabbat/Yom Tov dinner.
Saturday, May 23 We will observe the second day of the holiday of Shavuot with Shabbat/Yom Tov services at 9:30 am including the Yizkor Memorial Service, the last one before Yom Kippur.
Tuesday, May 26 We will volunteer at Metropolitan Ministries bringing sustenance, clothing, and hope to those in need at the headquarters at 3216 US-19, Holiday, FL 34691, at 11am-2 pm. Please sign up to help at this link: https://vhub.at/1L1BLIK
Friday, June 19 We will have a Shabbat "Juneteenth" dinner after services which will begin at 6:30 pm (note the earlier starting time). Stay tuned for further details!
Wednesday, July 8 We will be participating in Jewish Heritage Night at Tropicana Field when the Rays take on the New York Yankees at 6:40 pm. We will be carpooling from the synagogue parking lot at 4:30 pm. In addition to the game and sitting with our Jewish friends from throughout our region, each participant will receive a commemorative jersey.
Thursday, July 16 We will observe Tisha B'Av with the reading of the Book of Lamentations (Eichah) composed by the Prophet Jeremiah at 9 am.
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