Weekly Message 08.07.26 Parashat Re'eh
- jccwestpasco
- Aug 6
- 4 min read
Parashat Re'eh (See) Deuteronomy 11:26 - 55:5
HafTorah Isaiah 54:11 - 55:5
Dear friends,
This Shabbat, we continue our preparation for those awesome days of our calendar with our continued Torah reading of the Book of Deuteronomy (11:26-12:28) and chanting of the third of the seven Haftorahs of Consolation leading us from Tisha B'Av and Rosh Hashanah (Isaiah 54:11-55:5).
The Book of Deuteronomy consists largely of our greatest Prophet Moses delivers discourses to those who have endured the many years in the wilderness, while learning the mitzvot and the importance of carrying them out when occupying the Promised Land. In this week's Torah reading which concludes the Second Discourse and begins the Third, the blessings and curses are enumerated once again. They are reminded of the consequences of abandoning our Hashem given laws and not treating people and the land with the respect they are due.
Just as the Children of Israel faced crossroads in their journey toward the Promised Land, we too face crossroads nearly every day and must decide which way to turn. We constantly make decisions big and small regarding our families, our work, our faith, and our relationships with the outside world. We can make bold decisions, or we can choose the status quo or a return to previous times. We can be proactive in helping to heal breakdowns in society or we can retreat to our safe places.
And as Isaiah indicates, there will always be temptations to revert to practicing idolatry (i.e. worshipping greed and selfishness) so at that time and in all present and future generations, we must remember to maintain our spiritual identity. Regardless of where we reside, we have been given an extraordinary gift, a wonderful land with the potential of abundance and joy and with the physical and mental capacity to maintain it for ourselves and all who inhabit it. The Torah and Isaiah tell us:
"No weapon that is formed against you shall prosper, and every tongue that will condemn any tongue that will rise against you". However, the fulfillment of this pledge is dependent on our right choice in regard to the "Two Ways". We have been given the physical and spiritual tools to make the correct choices. And we alone live with the consequences of those choices which result in blessings and curses.
Let's continue this discussion as we study and pray together this Shabbat, this evening at 7 pm and tomorrow (Saturday) morning at 9:30 am in person and virtually, on Zoom.
And we end Shabbat with our monthly game night and Havdalah at 7 pm tomorrow (Saturday) evening.
Please see the late summer and fall schedule below and take note that volunteers at Metropolitan Ministries are needed more than ever during the summer when the young residents are not in school. Thanks to all who gave of their time this week. Our next session will be on Thursday, August 27th at 11 am. You will find the signup link below.
Shabbat Shalom,
Ron Becker,
Spiritual Leader
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COMING EVENTS - MARK YOUR CALENDARS
Saturday, August 8 Game Night and Havdalah, 7 pm
Thursday, September 24, 2026 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
Thursday, August 27, 2026 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, August 28, 2026 Services followed by community dinner, 6:30 pm
Saturday, October 10, 2026, Game Night and Havdalah, 7 pm
Tuesday, October 27, 2026 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
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HIGH HOLY DAYS SCHEDULE
Selichot Saturday, September 5, 2026
Social hour 7 pm
Havdalah and Selichot services 8 pm
Cemetery Visitations, Sunday, September 6, 2026
Beit Olam Cemetery in Trinity 10 am
Grace Memorial Cemetery in Hudson 11:30 am
Erev Rosh Hashanah, Friday, September 11, 2026
Services followed by community dinner 6:30 pm
Rosh Hashanah, first day, Saturday, September 12, 2026
Morning services 9:30 am
Mincha/Maariv services 6:30 pm
Rosh Hashanah, second day, Sunday, September 13, 2026
Morning services 9:30 am
Tashlikh at the Cotee River on Grand Blvd between Vermont and Kentucky Aves 3 pm
Erev Shabbat Shuva, Friday, September 18, 2026
Kabbalat Shabbat and Maariv services 7 pm
Shabbat Shuva, Saturday, September 19, 2026
Services followed by luncheon honoring adult B'nai Mitzvah anniversary 9:30 am
Community Sukkah decoration, Sunday, September 20, 2026, 10 am
Kol Nidre, Sunday, September 20, 2026
Kol Nidre and Erev Yom Kippur services 6:30 pm
Yom Kippur, Monday, September 21, 2026
Morning services 9:30 am
Mincha service 6 pm
Yizkor service 7 pm
Neila service 7:20 pm
Havdalah followed by community break-the-fast meal 8 pm
Erev Sukkot, Friday, September 25, 2026
Services followed by Kiddush in the Sukkah 7pm
Sukkot, Saturday, September 26, 2026
Services followed by Kiddush in the Sukkah 9:30 am
Hoshanah Rabbah, Friday, October 2, 2026
Services 9:30 am followed by community brunch at Panera's
Erev Shemini Atzeret, Friday October 2, 2026
Services 7 pm
Shemini Atzeret, Saturday, October 3, 2026
Services 9:30 am including the Yizkor memorial service
Simchat Torah, Saturday, October 3, 2026
Social hour 7 pm
Services 8 pm
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