Short Vort: The Lonely Hero
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Mordechai seems to be quite a lonely man. The Megilah introduces him by stating there was "one Jewish man in Shushan, the capital, whose name was Mordechai" (2:5). How is that possible? The capital city must have had thousands of Jews!
True, there were many Jews in Shushan. Yet, only one had the strength to act the part. Many question why Mordechai instigated Haman. On the surface, he himself sparked the genocidal plot. In reality, Mordechai saw a nation that lacked any semblance of Jewish pride and was quickly assimilating away at the Feasts of Persia.
Mordechai realized that even without Haman, this marked the end of Jewish history. One man exhibited faith, conviction, and courage. All the others eventually followed. Purim is a celebration of the "Power of One" - the power of one Jew.
Rabbi Daniel Green For more Short Vorts click here.
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PURIM ROYALE @ THE ADAS
Wednesday, March 23rd
Kid's Program Begins @ 6:45PM followed by Megillah Readings 7:45PM Followed by Purimania
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AYO Program Updates
Parent Child Learning - Last one of the season! Saturday Night at 7:30pm
Shabbat Morning
Our new Youth Leadership Program is in full swing. Our youth has been taking turns leading youth programs for our younger youth on Shabbat mornings.
This weeks youth leaders: Michaela Wolf, Tidhar Gabizon, Jarred Brown, Myer Andress & Landon Gencher
Shabbat Afternoon
- Pirchei @ 5:00 pm at the Shul
- Banot @ 5:00 pm at the Shul
For more information about this or other AYO programs please contact Rabbi Tsaidi at [email protected].
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Hebrew Village on Mondays!
Give Your Child the Ultimate Jewish Experience (ages 6-9). Monday Nights 5:45-7:30
Judaism Alive (5:45pm):
The basics of Jewish Living
Aleph Champs (6:15pm): Basic foundations of Hebrew Language Hebrew in the Kitchen (6:45pm): Practical Conversational Hebrew with activities... Can't do Mondays? Join the fee on-line Hebrew School Program at www.totallyonline.com OR Contact Rabbi Tsaidi to set up one on one learning and customize your children's needs by e-mailing [email protected] or call (289) 700-6791. Jolo's on Thursdays !
Grades 6-8.
Pizza, deep thoughts & fun at 6:30pm.
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