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Mission Statement
At Congregation Tehillah, we search for meaningful and just expressions of our Judaism in today's world. We invite you to come as you are, bringing your unique story. We are a Jewish community where music, learning and spirituality come together. We are committed to an environment in which all are welcome wherever they or their families find themselves on their Jewish journey, inclusive of any age, race, orientation, gender identity, ability, and economic status.
We are pleased to let the community know that Tehillah has been asked to be part of a leadership development program with Keshet.
Keshet works for the full equality of all LGBTQ Jews and our families in Jewish life. We strengthen Jewish communities.
We equip Jewish organizations with the skills and knowledge to build LGBTQ-affirming communities,
create spaces in which all queer Jewish youth feel seen and valued, and advance LGBTQ rights nationwide.
Weekly Message
June 17, 2022
18 Sivan 5782
PARASHAT BEHA'ALOTCHA
Numbers 8:1 - 12:16
Dear Friends,
In this week’s Torah portion, beha’alotecha, Moses complains to God about being overworked. God suggests he bring seventy elders of the community to help him, and says that God will put some of God’s spirit into the elders. Moses does so, and it turns out there are two elders, Eldad and Medad, who aren’t by the Tent of Meeting but get this spirit anyway. They start to speak their truth in the camp, and Joshua complains to Moses that they are out of line. Moses says he doesn’t have a problem with other prophets being around. In fact, there should be more of them. Talmud tells us that Eldad and Medad never stopped being prophets.
Ukraine - We stand with you
Giving OpportunitiesCouncil of Peoples Organization |
Mitzvah of the Week
As school draws to end and parents start preparing to send their children to camp, we ask you to make a difference in the lives of four Ukrainian children who need the funds to take advantage of the opportunity to go to Camp Zeke. Please read the letter below - any and all donations are welcome.
We were recently approached by a school in New York looking for a summer camp for four students who just moved to the U.S. from Ukraine. After the tremendous challenges they overcame to escape the war and make their way to the U.S., we want nothing more than to give them a carefree summer full of the joy, laughter, and friendships that Camp Zeke is known for.
However, as their families establish themselves in a new country, they cannot afford camp. We will be providing a completely free summer camp experience for these families. That's where you come in! Over the next few weeks, we are raising $20,400 from our community -- all of you -- for these four campers to join us at Zeke this summer. Please make a gift today to help these kids experience the carefree summer they especially deserve after such a trying year.
We are grateful to add that our foundation partners have stepped up with a matching challenge grant to inspire your generosity. For every gift that you give now, our partners will add a match. Your donation, given now, will go to work right away, enabling these four campers to join our community. In such trying times, we can only lean on each other. It warms our hearts to know that Camp Zeke’s mission – of celebrating healthy, active living in a joyful Jewish community – is as important to you as it is to us. Please help us to provide an incredible summer for these kids.
Click HERE to make your donation today.
Podcast
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"Grappling with Anti-Semitism – Part IIIn this episode of Tehillah Talks, we speak about what Anti-Semitism means as a young person today. We discuss:
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Our teens make us proud -- share our pride!Tehillah Talks is now available on Apple Podcasts.Send this link to two friends. |
Gardeners Needed
Do you love to garden but don’t have a patch of earth to work with? Riverdale Yonkers Society for Ethical Culture is seeking volunteers who will help steward the land where our building sits. We’ve been removing invasives and putting in native plants to attract and support pollinators and improve the ecology of the land.
This is an on-going project that can accommodate your schedule.
Hebrew School
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Our Hebrew School children came together in person and created this collage signifying the joys of working together and creating community. |
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Covid Protocols
If you would like to join us in person at RYSEC, these are their current protocols that we must follow:
- Vaccination records will be checked at the door
- Wear a mask and respect social distance when indoors
- Use hand sanitizer upon entering the building
- Chairs will be set up 3 feet apart from each other. Family units may move their chairs closer together.
- A family at a time when using the restroom
- No food allowed indoors at this time; we will make Kiddush on the Patio
- Children age 3 and up are permitted with masks
- Maximum capacity – 30 people
Reservations are required. Please email Susan susansara1@aol.com or Kathy kathyjny@gmail.com if you plan to attend.
We look forward to seeing you whether in person or on-line.
Hearing Our Children
“Hearing Our Children” is Tehillah’s COVID Time Capsule Program, a grant-funded project to help young students reflect on their experiences from the past year. Together we have discussed new challenges and fears that have arisen in our lives and how we would like to overcome them. We have considered the changes to each of our daily routines and schooling. Each student has presented on an object that has represented their year, worked on an individual pandemic documentation packet, and will soon put together a video reflection. We are proud to share this project with you.
Giving
We appreciate your support now more than ever. For more information please email us at rabbilindasc@congregationtehillah.org
Hebrew School
מַה טּוֹבוּ אֹהָלֶיךָ יַעֲקֹב מִשְׁכְּנֹתֶיךָ יִשְׂרָאֵל
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Worship
Join us ONLINE every Friday evening and for Kabbalat Shabbat to sing, pray and enjoy each other's company.
Check the calendar for innovative morning Shabbat services: Tot Shabbat for families with young children, meditative walk and learning service.
Tikkun Olam
TEHILLAH IN THE WORLD is our commitment to social action through:
Bend the Arc
Circle of Support
Interfaith Connections
Riverdale Jewish Unity
Working closely with refugees.
Resources for Giving Food
- The Kingsbridge/Riverdale/Marble Hill Food and Hunger Project. KRMH is currently giving out gift cards to local supermarkets in lieu of distributing food on-site. To make a contribution, send checks to KRMH Food Pantry, PO Box 251 Riverdale Station, Bronx, NY 10471. For more information, please contact Dr. Frances Segan at 718 796-7166 or Kay Dundorf at 718 548-4445.
- The Neighborhood Fridge. This fridge is maintained by Riverdale Neighborhood House and is located at the corner of 256th Street and Mosholu Avenue.
- Riverdale Y Senior Meals Program.Click HERE to donate directly to this program.
- Northwest Bronx Food Justice Coalition (Riverdale Senior Services). Click HERE to find out how you can help.
- North Bronx Collective Food Pantry at the Church of the Mediator. Click HERE to donate.
