24 Jul Society of Jewish Science – Kabbalat Shabbat Hybrid Service 7/25/25 at 6:30pm
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Society of Jewish Science
Kabbalat Shabbat Hybrid Service
Friday, 7/25/25 – 6:30PM
In person and on Zoom!
This week’s Torah portion is a double portion, Matot – Masei. Matot, means “Tribes” and is found in Numbers 30:2 and the Masei means “Journeys,” and it is found in Numbers 33:1. These portions address the war that occurred against Midian for plotting the spiritual destruction of the Israelites. Also, outlined are the forty-two encampments and journeys that occurred during the Exodus from slavery in Egypt to Freedom in the Promised Land.
The journey of the Israelites in the wilderness represents our own spiritual journey as well as the challenges we face in our daily lives. This week’s double Torah portion, outlining the Israelite’s wilderness journey, occurs during a time that we call “the Three Weeks.” The Three weeks begin on the 17th of Tamuz (commemorating the breach of the walls of Jerusalem before the destruction of the Second Temple) and end with Tishe b’Av (the 9th of Av – the evening of August 12th through the 13th). In Judaism, this is considered a time of brokenness and Spiritual darkness.
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Are we destined to succumb to periods of Spiritual Darkness without our consent?
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Are there ways, methods, Spiritual tools that we have that can overcome Spiritual Darkness for Spiritual Light?
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Please join us for Kabbalat Shabbat and join the discussion!
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Rabbi Scott is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.