Initial focus of the parsha is on proper procedures for lighting the 7-branched Menorah and specific ritual roles for the Levites. We learn about a second Passover for those who were impure and thus unable to observe Passover at the regular time. We read about various journeys made by the Israelites, and about their griping (again) and Miriam’s slander – indications of unrest in the camp.
8:12pm: Shabbat Candlelighting
7:15pm: Kabbalat Shabbat with Rabbi Segelman, Rabbi Yolkut, and Cantor Goldberg
8:45am: Torah Study with Rabbi Segelman
Topic: Praying for Those Who Are Sick- Some Important Insights
9:30am: Shabbat Morning Service
Rabbi Segelman will give the sermon
Topic: Son-in-Law and Father-in-Law in A Difficult Conversation
8:15pm: Mincha / Ma’ariv
Rabbi Yolkut will give a shiur after Mincha
Topic: The Real Problem with Gathering Sticks