Friday October 27, 20175:46 pm Candle Lighting5:30 pm Mincha followed by Drasha & Arvit at Westwood Kehilla
Parasha Lech Lecha
Saturday October 28, 20179:15 am (9:53 am GRA) Latest time for shema8:45 am Shaharit (Baruch Shamar)9:30 am Torah Reading
10:30 am Drasha by Rabbi Yisraeli
11:00 am Kiddush has been sponsored by Shahram Zamanzadeh Leilouy Nishmat his father Habibollah Ben hacham David Sasoon & sponsored by Dr. Raymond Moallemi Leilouy Nishmat his father Elazar Ezat Ben Yahya Ztz'l
5:30 pm Mincha at our Kenisa
6:00 pm Seudah Shilishit6:30 pm Arvit6:49 pm Shabbat Ends
Sunday
8:15 am Shaharit followed by shiur and breakfast
Monday & Thursday6:30 am Shaharit followed by shiur and breakfastTuesday, Wednesday & Friday6:45 am Shaharit followed by shiur and breakfast
Weekly Mincha & Arvit will be at 5:45
PARASHA
1st Aliya: Avram is instructed to leave Charan and travel 400 miles to the Land of Canaan. (Charan was 600 miles from Ur Casdim) Upon arriving, they are forced to leave Canaan, due to a local famine, and travel to Mitzrayim in search of food.2nd Aliya: Avram plans for his encounter with the amorality of Egypt. His and Sarah's confrontation with Pharaoh is detailed. Avram and Sarah return home.3rd Aliya: Avram separates from his nephew / brother-in-law Lot, due to Lot's defection from the teachings of Avram. Hashem reassures Avram that he will have children, "like the dust of the earth", who will inherit the Land and carry on his work.4th Aliya: Avram is forced to rescue Lot from captivity. In so doing, he adjusts the balance of power in Canaan and is recognized by the other political leaders for his military and moral strength. His encounter with Malki Tzedek (Shem) is in stark contrast to his confrontation with the King of Sodom.5th Aliya: Hashem again reassures Avram that he will have genetic children (not just students) who would be as numerous as the stars in the sky.6th Aliya: The monumental "Covenant Between the Halves" takes place during which the next 430 years of Jewish history is revealed. Avram is 70 years old. Sarai instructs Avram to marry Hagar. The story of her conflict with Sarai, her encounter with an angel, and the birth of Yishmael in 2034 is told. Following the birth of Yishmael Avram's name is changed to Avraham.7th Aliya:Avraham is presented with the Mitzvah of Circumcision. Sarai's name is changed to Sarah, and Hashem assures Avraham he and Sarah will have a son called Yitzchak. It is the year 2047 and Avraham circumcises himself, Yishmael, and his entire household.
HAFTARAH
Isaiah 40:27 – 41:16This week's Haftarah continues the theme of Hashem's manifest presence within nature and our selection as the Chosen People. The opening verses, taken from the end of Yeshaya Chap. 40, directly attribute strength and success to belief in Hashem. "But those who put their hope in Hashem shall renew their vigor…they shall run and not weary…." (40:31)Hashem's eternity in relation to all generations is established, "…I am first, and with the last ones I am He." (41:4) and it therefore makes sense to trust Hashem. This realization mirrors Avraham's quest for understanding. Natures inherent consistency and order revealed itself to Avraham as absolute proof of a Creator who cares for His creations. "…he says of the cement, "It is good," and he strengthened it with nails that it should not move." (41:7)With the conviction of certainty and truth, Avraham embraces G-d as a true servant. Hashem, in return, bestows upon him the singular accolade as the one "who loved me". In all of the Tanach, only Avraham is referred to in this manner. To love Hashem means to trust Hashem, and Avraham trusted Hashem more completely than anyone else. In merit for his devotion, Hashem promises to protect his children from the onslaught of the other nations.As all things are put into perspective, we realize that our nation's greatness and praise is but a reflection of Hashem's greatness. (41:16)
