Join Hazzan Ramón on Zoom for a Shabbat morning service and discussion of Shabbat vaYakhel/Shekalim.

On Shabbat shekalim, the Torah portion begins with a peculiar command:
When you take a census of the Israelites to determine their numbers, each one is to give to the Lord an atonement offering for his life when they are counted, so that they will not be stricken by plague when they are counted (Exodus 30:12). This mitzvah seems at odds with the saying:  “Jews don’t count.”
 
The census was intended to win the battle. Ours is a battle of the spirit, to win each other’s hearts, minds, and souls. Huge numbers are not necessary to be victorious in that battle.

What do you think we need?

Contact us at info@shirathanefesh.org for Zoom link.