This week, we read Parshah Vayeshev and begin the Festival of Chanukah. Is there a relation between the two? In Vayeshev, Jacob’s favorite son, Joseph, is sold into slavery in Egypt by his own brothers, falsely accused of rape, and sent to prison. What could...
Society of Jewish Science is joining The New Synagogue of Long Island for Kabbalat Shabbat December 1, 2023 - 6:30PM We will be honoring the blessed memory of Rabbi Stuart Paris, as we come upon his first yahrzeit. We will also be looking at this week's Torah portion Vayishlach which means,...
This week’s Torah portion, Ki Tavo (“When you come”), talks about the Israelites entering into the Promised Land. We will begin Selichot (forgiveness) prayers in one week and celebrate Rosh Hashanah in two weeks. What does this Ki Tavo have to do with these Spiritual milestones? Please come...
In Parshah Re’eh (Devarim 11:26), Moses says to the people of Israel: “See, I place before you today a blessing and a curse.” What does sight or seeing have to do with blessings and curses? Come join us and find out! Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83534118532?pwd=SFBsN1N5eEpZOEExOXZ6UTFwZjMyZz09 Meeting ID: 835...
This Shabbat is called Shabbat Chazon ("Shabbat of Vision") and falls just before next week's Tisha b'Av which is the saddest day of the Jewish year. What kind of vision did the prophets have for us prior to the destruction of the Holy Temple and...
Makor Center of Jewish Science Shabbat Service with Rabbi Scott Matous Friday night hybrid, July 14, 2023 - 6:30PM This week’s Torah portion is a double parasha, called Matot-Masei. Matot means “tribes” and Masei means “journeys.”How do these Torah portions relate to one another and what do they have...
Makor Center of Jewish Science Shabbat Service with Rabbi Scott Matous Friday night hybrid, June 23, 2023 - 6:30PM This week's Torah portion talks about Moses's cousin, Korach, who incites a rebellion against Moses and Aaron as they travel in the wilderness. How does this relate to our lives today? Come and...
Service will be led by Rabbi Scott Matous All are welcome!...
SYNAGOGUE OF THE MONTH VIRTUAL SHABBAT SERVICE 5783 The New Synagogue of Long Island The Synagogue for Spiritual JudaismRabbi Scott Matous Cantor Irene FailenbogenSynagogue of the Month Virtual Shabbat Service at 7:00 PMPlease join us on Friday, May 5, 2023Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87642280592?pwd=WERYSFA4OGNnOGl6UUsxY3 N6VlVLUT09 Phone: +1 646.558.8656 US (New York) Meeting ID: 876 4228 0592 Passcode:...