Sermon Podcasts Sermon Podcasts 2012-01-29T15:22:25Z Copyright (c) 2012, Rabbi David Rudolph ExpressionEngine tag:tikvatisrael.com,2012:01:29 Flashlights for Yeshua tag:tikvatisrael.com,2012:expressionengine/6.330 2012-01-29T14:58:24Z 2012-01-29T15:22:25Z Rabbi David Rudolph Flashlights for Yeshua ]]> Partnering Together tag:tikvatisrael.com,2012:expressionengine/6.329 2012-01-22T18:21:38Z 2012-01-23T04:01:40Z Rabbi David Rudolph Partnering Together

Running Time: 30 minutes

January 21st, 2012 (Heabrew Date, 5772)

Parsha: Vaera-Exodus 6:2-9:35
Haftorah: Ezekiel 28:25-29:21
Brit Chadashah: Luke 6:17-38

  1. New Nursery Hours: Our nursery doors open at approximately 9:45 and will now be open until 1:45 pm. Please pickup your little ones no later than 1:45 pm so our nursery workers can clean up and go home.
  2. Due to the Rockbridge Youth Retreat this weekend, there will be no Youth Group meeting or Israeli Dance after Oneg.
  3. Please visit the Tikvat website. We have a lot of new resources, including the Torah and New Testament reading cycles, Torah and NT blessings you can listen to, the Birkat Hamazon blessing you can listen to, online articles by Rabbi David, dates for the upcoming festivals, the master calendar, and much more!
  4. Oneg Teams & Classes: When serving on the Oneg team, we want to prioritize the Oneg team over participation in the classes.
  5. What are those buckets? The Lowes buckets under each offering box on the wall are specifically for building maintenance and repair donations. Also, please see Robert if you can assist with building repairs. There are minor and major repairs to be done.
  6. Oneg Today: Team S. Blake, Oneg Next Week: Team Beynon
  7. Congregation Meeting: There will be a congregational meeting on February 11th at 12:30. All members are requested to attend. We will be discussing the 2012 budget and nominating two people for the Executive Committee. Afternoon classes will be cancelled that day; however, nursery will be provided.

Mee Shebayrach (Prayer for the sick):

Members: Desiree Zimmerman, Sue Gage, Lynn Gage, Ilan Klassen, David Rudolph

Non-members: Oscar Brain, Matt Moore, Neil Olson, Ray Falkowitz, Ivan Hamman, Mary Freeman, Victor Holley, Carolyn Ann Runner, Hazel Davis-Harrell, Carolyn Hyde, Dave & Julie Nichols

Serving in the military:

Overseas: Dan Reilly, Jeremy Ter Louw, John Mark Ter Louw, Jonathan Haller

United States: Joshua Thompson, Wayne Lee, Ben Rudy, Oscar Martinez, JP Cossu

Events

What's going on at Tikvat? The calendar of events can now be accessed from our website. Click on the calendar tab and view the schedule.

Intercessory Prayer for Tikvat & Israel – See Drew for schedule

Today

Messianic Judaism in Antiquity
Instructor: Rabbi David Rudolph
January 21, 28, Feb. 4, Saturdays 12:45 - 1:45
Meeting in the library

January

Mon. Jan 23, 6:30-8:30 pm – Healing Rooms
Wed. Jan 25, 11:00 am – Women's Torah Study
Sat. Jan 28, 6:30 pm – Haller Chavurah Group meets, please bring food to share. Date subject to change.

February

Sat. Feb 11, 6:00 pm – Lese Chavurah Group (West End), Johnson Chavurah Group (Midlothian)
Please bring food to share.

Messianic Judaism in the Modern Era
Instructor: Rabbi David Rudolph
February 18, 25, March 3, 10, Saturdays 12:45 – 1:45
Meeting in the library

March

Wed. March 11, 7:00 pm – Purim Play and Celebration

]]> G-d in the Bush tag:tikvatisrael.com,2012:expressionengine/6.326 2012-01-15T16:37:42Z 2012-01-17T04:32:43Z Rabbi David Rudolph G-d in the Bush

Running Time:  minutes

January 14th, 2012 (Heabrew Date, 5772)

Parsha: Shemot-Exodus 1:1-6:1
Haftorah: Isaiah 27:6-28:13; 29:22, 23
Brit Chadashah: Luke 6:1-16

  1. Where are you on the Tikvat Family Tree? In the Oneg serving area you will notice sign up sheets. Look for where you fit in the family tree and sign your name! If you have questions about where you might best fit in, please see Paul Klassen or Rabbi David.
  2. What are those buckets? The Lowes buckets under each offering box on the wall are specifically for building maintenance and repair donations. Also, please see Robert if you can assist with building repairs. There are minor and major repairs to be done.
  3. Please note:When making out a check to Tikvat Israel for the Cowens (or any other Tikkun Olam approved recipient), please do not write the names of the requested recipients anywhere on the checks (for example, Cowens on the memo line) or we will not be able to process them. Instead, attach a note specifying the requested recipient of the funds. Thank you!
  4. The Tikvat Food Pantry is accepting kosher food donations. See Sandy Firooz for details.
  5. Now that we have a few members for our Decoration Ministry we need someone to give it direction. If interested please let us know. Send a message to tikvatdirector@gmail.com or state your interest on an admin form and deposit it in the admin box.
  6. Oneg Today: Team M. Blake, Oneg Next Week: Team S. Blake
  7. Weekly Ministries:
    Healing rooms, Mondays, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
    Intercessory prayer for Tikvat & Israel. See Drew.
    Women’s Torah Study, Wednesdays, 11:00 am
  8. Oneg Today:S. Blake’s Team **Oneg Next Week: Beynon**

Mee Shebayrach (Prayer for the sick):

Members: Desiree Zimmerman, Sue Gage, Lynn Gage, Ilan Klassen, David Rudolph

Non-members: Oscar Brain, Matt Moore, Neil Olson, Ray Falkowitz, Ivan Hamman, Mary Freeman, Victor Holley, Carolyn Ann Runner, Hazel Davis-Harrell, Carolyn Hyde, Dave & Julie Nichols

Serving in the military:

Overseas: Dan Reilly, John Mark Ter Louw, Jonathan Haller, JP Cossu.

United States: Joshua Thompson, Jeremy Ter Louw, Wayne Lee, Ben Rudy, Oscar Martinez

Events

What's going on at Tikvat? The calendar of events can now be accessed from our website. Click on the calendar tab and view the schedule.

Intercessory Prayer for Tikvat & Israel – See Drew for schedule

Today

Messianic Judaism in Antiquity
Instructor: Rabbi David Rudolph
January 14, 21, 28, Feb. 4, Saturdays 12:45 - 1:45
Meeting in the library

6:00 pm Lese Chavurah Group (West End), Johnson Chavurah Group (Midlothian)
Please bring food to share.

January

Wed. Jan 18, 11:00 am –Women's Torah Study
Sat. Jan 28, 6:30 pm –Haller Chavurah Group meets, please bring food to share. Date subject to change.

6:00 pm Lese Chavurah Group (West End), Johnson Chavurah Group (Midlothian)
Please bring food to share.

February / March

Messianic Judaism in the Modern Era
Instructor: Rabbi David Rudolph
February 18, 25, March 3, 10, Saturdays 12:45 – 1:45
Meeting in the library

Purim Play and Celebration March 7, 7:00 pm

]]> The Little Volcano tag:tikvatisrael.com,2011:expressionengine/6.324 2011-12-31T21:37:54Z 2012-01-07T18:40:55Z Rabbi David Rudolph The Little Volcano

5th of Tevet, 5772

Parsha:  Vayigash  – Genesis 44:18-47:27
Haftorah: Ezekiel 37:15-28
Brit Chadashah: Luke 5:12-26
 
  1. The Tikvat Food Pantry is accepting food donations, kosher rules apply.  See Sandy Firooz for details.
  2. Rockbridge Retreat: Please send in your registration forms promptly.
  3. We would like to form an Appreciation Ministry to recognize our faithful servants at different times of the year.  If you would be interested in serving in this ministry, please let us know by sending a message to tikvatdirector@gmail.com or state your interest on an admin form and deposit it in the admin box in the Boulevard foyer.  Thank you!
  4. Anyone that would like to do a few minor repairs for the synagogue can email Robert at rsramos@verizon.net.
  5. Now that we have a few members for our Decoration Ministry we need someone to give it direction.  Please pray about this important opportunity to serve your community.  If you are interested, please send a message to tikvatdirector@gmail.com or state your interest on an admin form and deposit it in the admin box in the Boulevard foyer.  Thank you!
  6. Oneg Today:  Team Taylor
    Oneg Next Week:  Team Skalicky

Coming January 14th

The Birkat Hamatzon
(The blessing after the meal)
&
Classes after Oneg
Israeli Dance
Hebrew Classes
The History of Messianic Judaism
(Nursery will be provided)

 

Mee Shebayrach (Prayer for the sick):

Members: Desiree Zimmerman, Sue Gage, Lynn Gage, Ilan Klassen, Melissa Taylor, Howard Taylor, David Rudolph

Non-members: Oscar Brain, Matt Moore, Neil Olson, Ray Falkowitz, Ivan Hamman, Mary Freeman, Victor Holley, Carolyn Ann Runner, Hazel Davis-Harrell, Carolyn Hyde, Dave & Julie Nichols, Brian Rowland

Serving in the military: Overseas: Dan Reilly, John Mark Ter Louw, Jonathan Haller, JP Cossu. United States: Joshua Thompson, Jeremy Ter Louw, Wayne Lee, Ben Rudy, Oscar Martinez

EVENTS

  1. What’s going on at Tikvat?  The calendar of events can now be accessed from our website.  Click on the calendar tab and view the schedule.
  2. Wed., January 4th, 11:00 am – Women’s Torah Study
  3. Intercessory Prayer for Tikvat & Israel – See Drew for schedule
  4. Sat., January 7th, Nepali Style Oneg in honor of Anne Clark’s Outreach to Nepal in February.  Bring Indian-style food to share while we listen to Anne tell about her upcoming trip.
  5. Sat., January 14th, New Adult Education Classes (each 4 weeks in length): 
    The History of Messianic Judaism
    Instructor: Rabbi David Rudolph
    Location:  Library
    Messianic Judaism in Antiquity
    January 14, 21, 28, Feb. 4, Saturdays 12:45 - 1:45
    Messianic Judaism in the Modern Era
    February 18, 25, March 3, 10, Saturdays 12:45 – 1:45
  6. Sat., January 14th, Lese Chavurah Group (West End) meets at 6:30 pm, please bring food to share.  Date subject to change.
  7. Sat., January 14th, Johnson Chavurah Group (Midlothian) meets at 6:00 pm, please bring food to share.  Date subject to change.
  8. Sat., January 28th, Haller Chavurah Group (Richmond City) meets at 6:30 pm, please bring food to share.  Date subject to change.
]]> Welcoming Yeshua tag:tikvatisrael.com,2011:expressionengine/6.323 2011-12-24T21:31:20Z 2012-01-07T18:24:21Z Rabbi David Rudolph Welcoming Yeshua

28th of Kislev, 5772

Parsha:  Miketz – Genesis 41:1-44:17; Numbers 7:30-35
Haftorah: Zechariah 2:14-4:7
Brit Chadashah: Colossians 1:15-20

 

  1. The youth group will meet on Saturdays at 12:45 pm in the youth room. Please note the change.
  2. Rockbridge Retreat: Please send in your registration forms promptly.
  3. Chanukah Party for all Hebrew class students and teachers TODAY at 12:30 pm.
  4. What’s going on at Tikvat?  The calendar of events can now be accessed from our website.  Click on the calendar tab and view the schedule.
  5. Weekly Ministries:
    • Healing rooms **Closed remainder of December**
    • Intercessory prayer for Tikvat & Israel.  See Drew.
    • Women’s Torah Study, Wednesdays, 11:00 am
  6. There will be a Nepali Style Oneg on January 7th in honor of Anne Clark’s upcoming mission trip to Nepal. Dig up some Indian-style recipes and prepare a few dishes to share that week while we listen to Anne tell about her upcoming mission trip to Nepal.
  7. New Adult Education Classes (each 4 weeks in length):
    The History of Messianic Judaism
    Instructor: Rabbi David Rudolph
    Location:  Library
    Messianic Judaism in Antiquity
    January 14, 21, 28, Feb. 4, Saturdays 12:45 - 1:45
    Messianic Judaism in the Modern Era
    February 18, 25, March 3, 10, Saturdays 12:45 – 1:45
  8. Oneg Today:  Team Kallo
    Oneg Next Week:  Team Taylor

 

Coming January 14th

The Birkat Hamatzon
(The blessing after the meal)
&
Classes after Oneg
Israeli Dance
Hebrew Classes
The History of Messianic Judaism
(Nursery will be provided)

 

Mee Shebayrach (Prayer for the sick):

Members: Desiree Zimmerman, Sue Gage, Lynn Gage, Ilan Klassen, Melissa Taylor, Howard Taylor

Non-members: Oscar Brain, Matt Moore, Neil Olson, Ray Falkowitz, Ivan Hamman, Mary Freeman, Victor Holley, Carolyn Ann Runner, Hazel Davis-Harrell, Carolyn Hyde, Dave & Julie Nichols, Brian Rowland

Serving in the military: Overseas: Dan Reilly, John Mark Ter Louw, Jonathan Haller, JP Cossu. United States: Joshua Thompson, Jeremy Ter Louw, Wayne Lee, Ben Rudy, Oscar Martinez

]]> Chanukah Tips from John 10 tag:tikvatisrael.com,2011:expressionengine/6.316 2011-12-18T03:42:16Z 2011-12-18T04:42:18Z Rabbi David Rudolph Chanukah Tips from John 10

Running Time: 23 minutes

December 17th, 2011 (21st of Kislev, 5772)

Parsha: Vayeshev – Genesis 37:1-40:23
Haftorah: Amos 2:6-3:8
Brit Chadashah: Mathew 24:45-46

  1. Today, beginner's dance practice with Randyl Kirkland at 8:30 am, dance practice for use in services with Irene Clark at 9:00 am. Both in small sanctuary.
  2. Joshua Taylor will be teaching Israeli dance after services at 1:00 pm in the small sanctuary.
  3. Tikvat Youth; Starting today, youth group will meet on Saturdays at 12:45pm in the youth room. Please note the change.
  4. Rockbridge Retreat: Please send in your registration forms promptly.
  5. Big Cowen house cleanup on Sunday (12/18) from 10:00 am until it is done. Please come help. Thanks!
  6. Tikvat Chanukah Party on Wednesday, December 21st at 7:00 pm. See flyer in the foyers!
  7. The Johnson's Chanukah Chavurah is TONIGHT at 6:00 pm. Please bring food with a Chanukah theme.
  8. Chanukah Party for all Hebrew class students and teachers on December 24th at 12:30 pm. Please bring yummies to share and something to drink.
  9. The Johnson's Chanukah Chavurah is Saturday the 23rd at 6:00 pm – please bring food, especially appropriate for Chanukah.
  10. Chanukah Party for all Hebrew class students and teachers on December 17h at 12:30 pm. Please bring yummies to share and something to drink.
  11. Weekly Ministries:
    Healing rooms, **Closed remainder of December**
    Intercessory prayer for Tikvat & Israel. See Drew.
    Women’s Torah Study, Wednesdays, 11:00 am
  12. WHAT'S NEW IN THE BOOK STORE? Please take some time to check out the new merchandise, just in-time for Chanukah, and much more! Also, a limited number of "Signs of the Times" disks are available. If we sell out, there will be an order form. Cost is $10.
  13. Oneg Today: Team Hummel Oneg Next Week: Team Kallo

Mee Shebayrach (Prayer for the sick):

Members: Desiree Zimmerman, Sue Gage, Lynn Gage, Ilan Klassen, Melissa Taylor, Howard Taylor

Non-members: Oscar Brain, Matt Moore, Neil Olson, Ray Falkowitz, Ivan Hamman, Mary Freeman, Victor Holley, Carolyn Ann Runner, Hazel Davis-Harrell, Carolyn Hyde, Dave & Julie Nichols

Serving in the military:

Overseas: Dan Reilly, John Mark Ter Louw, Jonathan Haller, JP Cossu

United States: Joshua Thompson, Jeremy Ter Louw, Wayne Lee, Ben Rudy, Oscar Martinez

]]> Restoring Broken Relationships tag:tikvatisrael.com,2011:expressionengine/6.315 2011-12-11T07:10:22Z 2011-12-11T07:56:23Z Rabbi David Rudolph Restoring Broken Relationships

Running Time: 24 minutes

December 10th, 2011 (14th of Kislev, 5772)

Parsha: Vayishlach – Genesis 32:4-36:43
Haftorah: Obadiah 1:1-21
Brit Chadashah: Luke 4:16-30

  1. Beginner's dance practice with Randyl Kirkland, Saturday at 8:30 am. Dance practice for use in services with Irene Clark at 9:00 am on Saturday. Both are in the small sanctuary.
  2. Joshua Taylor will be teaching Israeli dance after services at 1:00 pm in the small sanctuary He will teach an easy dance followed by a difficult dance and review previous week's dances.
  3. If you have items at the Cowen's house that they either borrowed from you or have allocated to you, please collect them between 2:30 and 4:00 pm TODAY. Anything not collected after that time will be donated or disposed of.
  4. Musical at the JCC: How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. For more info, see poster in foyer or visit http://www.weinsteinjcc.org/culturalarts/ jewish-family-theatre
  5. Tikvat youth and their parents please meet in youth room @ 12:45pm TODAY.
  6. Lese Chavurah group meeting TODAY at 6:00 pm. Please bring food to share.
  7. Young Married's Shabbat Dinner is Friday, December 16th at the Greenfield house.
  8. Tikvat Chanukah Party on Wednesday, December 21st at 7:00 pm. See flyer in the foyers!
  9. The Johnson's Chanukah Chavurah is Saturday the 23rd at 6:00 pm – please bring food, especially appropriate for Chanukah.
  10. Chanukah Party for all Hebrew class students and teachers on December 24th at 12:30 pm. Please bring yummies to share and something to drink.
  11. Weekly Ministries:
    Healing rooms, **Closed remainder of December**
    Intercessory prayer for Tikvat & Israel. See Drew.
    Women’s Torah Study, Wednesdays, 11:00 am
  12. Oneg Today: S. Blake’s Team **Oneg Next Week: Beynon**
  13. Please be aware of the receptacles in which you place "trash". Some are labeled for recycles and take paper, cardboard, glass, cans and plastic. Please do not throw food items and other trash in with the recyclables. Also, when disposing of cardboard items be sure to flatten them and place them inside the bins so as not to incur unnecessary charges for Tikvat. Thank you!
  14. Eric is selling Jamie's car! It is a Hyundai Elantra, 2005, 98,000 miles, 5 speed, PW, PL, PM, Cruise, AM/FM cassette, AC. Very good condition. Newly inspected. Asking $4,000.00. Please see Eric if you are interested.
  15. WHAT'S NEW IN THE BOOK STORE? Please take some time to check out the new merchandise, just in-time for Chanukah, and much more! Also, a limited number of "Signs of the Times" disks are available. If we sell out, there will be an order form. Cost is $10.
  16. Oneg Today: Team Haines, Oneg Next Week: Team Hummel

Mee Shebayrach (Prayer for the sick):

Members: Desiree Zimmerman, Sue Gage, Lynn Gage, Ilan Klassen, Melissa Taylor, Howard Taylor

Non-members: Oscar Brain, Matt Moore, Neil Olson, Ray Falkowitz, Ivan Hamman, Mary Freeman, Victor Holley, Carolyn Ann Runner, Hazel Davis-Harrell, Carolyn Hyde, Dave & Julie Nichols

Serving in the military:

Overseas: Dan Reilly, John Mark Ter Louw, Jonathan Haller, JP Cossu

United States: Joshua Thompson, Jeremy Ter Louw, Wayne Lee, Ben Rudy, Oscar Martinez

]]> It’s Been Real tag:tikvatisrael.com,2011:expressionengine/6.313 2011-12-04T01:59:52Z 2011-12-04T19:19:53Z Rabbi Jamie Cowen It’s Been Real

Running Time: 28 minutes

December 3rd, 2011 (7th of Kislev, 5772)

Parsha: Vayetze – Genesis 28:10-32:3
Haftorah: Hos. 12:13-14:10
Brit Chadashah: Luke 4:1-15

  1. Hebrew Classes are cancelled today in honor of the special oneg for Jamie and Stacy.
  2. If you loaned the Cowens any items, please come by to pick them up this Sunday, no later than 3:30.
  3. MJSA (Messianic Jewish Student Alliance) meeting TODAY at 5:00 pm. For college students and the college aged (18-23). See Drew for location.
  4. Musical at the JCC: How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.
    Performances:
    • 12/8 @ 7:30pm
    • 12/10 @ 7:30 pm
    • 12/11 @ 2:00 pm
    • 12/15 @ 7:30pm
    • 12/17 @ 7:30 pm
    • 12/18 @ 2:00 pm
    • 12/18 @ 7pm
    Prices:
    • $10 Member
    • $15 Non-member
    • $8 Senior, Student and groups of 10
  5. Lese Chavurah group meeting on Saturday, December 10th at 6:00. Please bring food.
  6. Want an audio copy of the service? You can listen to the service (and archives of past services!) for free at
    http://www.tikvatisrael.com in the area on the home page labeled “recent sermons”. Copies on CD can be obtained from the bookstore for $5.
  7. Chanukah Party for all Hebrew class students and teachers on December 24th at 12:30 pm. Please bring yummies to share and something to drink.'
  8. Tikvat Chanukah Party on Wednesday, December 21st at 7:00 pm. Details coming soon!
  9. Adrienne Hudgins needs help moving stuff out of her house into storage. Please see Adrienne.
  10. Weekly Ministries:
    Healing rooms, Mondays, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
    Intercessory prayer for Tikvat & Israel. See Drew.
    Women’s Torah Study, Wednesdays, 11:00 am
  11. Oneg Today: Beynon Team **Oneg Next Week: Haines**

ATTENTION!
Today there will be a special oneg for the congregation to say goodbye to Jamie and Stacy and thank them for their years of service.

Mee Shebayrach (Prayer for the sick):

Members: Desiree Zimmerman, Sue Gage, Lynn Gage, Ilan Klassen, Melissa Taylor,
Non-members: Oscar Brain, Matt Moore, Neil Olson, Ray Falkowitz, Ivan Hamman, Mary Freeman, Victor Holley, Carolyn Ann Runner, Hazel Davis-Harrell, Carolyn Hyde, Dave & Julie Nichols

Serving in the military:
Overseas: Dan Reilly, John Mark Ter Louw, Jonathan Haller, JP Cossu.
United States: Joshua Thompson, Jeremy Ter Louw, Wayne Lee, Ben Rudy, Oscar Martinez

IT'S BEEN REAL

  1. Birth narratives.
  2. God uses all things - Rom. 8:28.
  3. Obedience.
  4. Early years.
  5. Russians.
  6. The shift.
  7. Israel.
  8. One Last Time.
]]> Remember Isaac tag:tikvatisrael.com,2011:expressionengine/6.312 2011-11-27T17:57:24Z 2011-11-27T18:29:26Z Rabbi David Rudolph Remember Isaac

Running Time: 14 minutes

November 26th, 2011 (29th of Cheshvan, 5772)

Parsha: Toledot –Genesis 25:19-28:9
Haftorah: I Samuel 20:18-42
Brit Chadashah: Luke 3:18-38

  1. Beginner’s dance practice with Randyl Kirkland, Saturday at 8:30 am. Dance practice for use in services with Irene Clark at 9:00 am on Saturday. Both are in the small sanctuary.
  2. Joshua Taylorwill be teaching Israeli dance after services at 1:00 pm in the small sanctuary He will teach an easy dance followed by a difficult dance and review previous week's dances.
  3. December 3rd Hebrew Classes are cancelled. Instead, please attend the special oneg that day.
  4. Lese Chavurah group meeting on Saturday, December 10th at 6:00. Please bring food.
  5. Want an audio copy of the service? You can listen to the service (and archives of past services!) for free at www.tikvatisrael.com in the area on the home page labeled “recent sermons”. Copies on CD can be obtained from the bookstore for $5.
  6. Chanukah Party for all Hebrew class students and teachers on December 24th at 12:30 pm. Please bring yummies to share and something to drink.
  7. Tikvat Chanukah Party on Wednesday, December 21st at 7:00 pm. Details coming soon!
  8. Adrienne Hudgins needs help moving stuff out of her house into storage. Please see Adrienne.
  9. Weekly Ministries:
    Healing rooms, Mondays, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
    Intercessory prayer for Tikvat & Israel. See Drew.
    Women’s Torah Study, Wednesdays, 11:00 am
  10. Oneg Today:S. Blake’s Team **Oneg Next Week: Beynon**

ATTENTION!
There will be a special oneg next week, December 3rd, for the congregation to say goodbye to Jamie and Stacy and thank them for their years of service. This will be the Cowen’s last Shabbat meal with us at Tikvat Israel. 

Please bring extra-special food in honor of this occasion.

Mee Shebayrach (Prayer for the sick):

Members: Desiree Zimmerman, Sue Gage, Lynn Gage, Ilan Klassen, Melissa Taylor, Jeff Greenfield

Non-members: Oscar Brain, Matt Moore, Neil Olson, Ray Falkowitz, Ivan Hamman, Mary Freeman, Victor Holley, Carolyn Ann Runner, Hayden Dickson, Hazel Davis-Harrell, Carolyn Hyde, Dave & Julie Nichols

Serving in the military:

Overseas: Dan Reilly, John Mark Ter Louw, Jonathan Haller, JP Cossu.

United States: Joshua Thompson, Jeremy Ter Louw, Wayne Lee, Ben Rudy, Oscar Martinez

]]> What Lives, What Legacies tag:tikvatisrael.com,2011:expressionengine/6.310 2011-11-21T02:59:13Z 2011-11-21T03:46:15Z Rabbi Jamie Cowen What Lives, What Legacies

Running TIme: 22 minutes

November 19th, 2011 (22nd of Cheshvan, 5772)

Parsha:  Chaye Sarah –Genesis 23:1-25:18
Haftorah: I Kings 1:1-31
Brit Chadashah: Luke 3:1-17

  1. Fundraising Concert TONIGHT! 7:30 pm (free entry) come prepared to give generously to the Cowen’s towards their move to Israel and to Tikvat for a new roof.
  2. Sale TONIGHT!  The Cowens are selling items from their household throughout the evening to raise money for the move to Israel. The sale will be in the small sanctuary. See flyers in the foyer for more details.
  3. Leslie Johnson needs help readying the Oneg area (and moving furniture) for Eliana’s Bat Mitzvah. Meet Leslie on Sunday afternoon ,November 20th at 2:00 pm. Please let her know you if plan to be there!
  4. Want an audio copy of the service? You can listen to the service (and archives of past services!) for free at www.tikvatisrael.com in the area on the home page labeled “recent sermons”. Copies on CD can be obtained from the bookstore for $5. 
  5. Chanukah Party for all Hebrew class students and teachers on December 24th at 12:30 pm. Please bring yummies to share and something to drink.
  6. Adrienne Hudgins needs help moving stuff out of her house into storage.  Please see Adrienne.
  7. Weekly Ministries:
    Healing rooms, Mondays, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
    Intercessory prayer for Tikvat & Israel.  See Drew.
    Women’s Torah Study, Wednesdays, 11:00 am
  8. Oneg Today: CANCELED due to setup for the Fundraising Goodbye Dinner. **Oneg Next Week: S. Blake’s Team**

ATTENTION!
There will be a special oneg on December 3rd for the congregation to say goodbye to Jamie and Stacy and thank them for their years of service.  This will be the Cowen’s last Shabbat meal with us at Tikvat Israel. Please bring extra-special food in honor of this occasion.

Mee Shebayrach (Prayer for the sick):

Members: Desiree Zimmerman, Sue Gage, Lynn Gage, Ilan Klassen, Melissa Taylor, Jeff Greenfield

Non-members: Oscar Brain, Matt Moore, Neil Olson, Ray Falkowitz, Ivan Hamman, Mary Freeman, Victor Holley, Carolyn Ann Runner, Hayden Dickson, Hazel Davis-Harrell,

Carolyn Hyde, Dave & Julie Nichols

Serving in the military:

Overseas: Dan Reilly, John Mark Ter Louw, Jonathan Haller, JP Cossu.

United States: Joshua Thompson, Jeremy Ter Louw, Wayne Lee, Ben Rudy, Oscar Martinez

What Lives, What Legacies

  1. Lech lecha, Chayay Sara.
  2. Obedience.
  3. Making our lives count.
  4. True legacies.
  5. Laying foundations - I Cor. 3:10-14.
  6. Having an impact.
  7. Making things last.
  8. Plowing ahead - I Cor. 15:58
]]> Abraham, Hospitality Man tag:tikvatisrael.com,2011:expressionengine/6.308 2011-11-13T16:57:12Z 2011-11-13T17:27:13Z Rabbi David Rudolph Abraham, Hospitality Man

Running Time: 17 minutes

November 12th, 2011 (15th of Cheshvan, 5772)

Parsha: Vayera -Genesis 18:1-22:24
Haftorah: II Kings 4:1-37
Brit Chadashah: Luke 2:21-40

  1. The Skalicky Oneg team is short staffed today, help is needed!
  2. Hebrew teachers' meeting in 1st classroom upstairs at 12:30 today. Please get your lunch and come straight up.
  3. There will be a meeting of all Fundraiser Dinner Volunteers after Oneg.See Eric Friedman.
  4. Tomorrow (Sunday) is a very important cleanup day at our storage facility. Robert needs about 8 people to meet at 9:00 am at Tikvat.We will all leave from there. If you haven’t already signed up, please see Robert.
  5. The synagogue roof needs replacing.If anyone would like to give a special gift for this, we would be most grateful!
  6. Beginner’s dance practice with Randyl Kirkland, Saturday at 8:30 am. Dance practice for use in services with Irene Clark at 9:00 am on Saturday. Both are in the small sanctuary.
  7. Joshua Taylor will be teaching Israeli dance after services at 1:00 pm in the small sanctuaryHe will teach an easy dance followed by a difficult dance and review previous week's dances.
  8. A volunteer is needed to paint the door on the Grove Avenue side, it has already been primed.If interested contact the office.
  9. Signs of the Times seminar, final class - November 16th at 7 pm.$10 due at the door – 50% of the proceeds go to support Jamie & Stacy in Israel. See flyers in foyer.
  10. Goodbye Fundraising Dinner, 6 pm, Saturday, Nov. 19th($50 per person) to celebrate Jamie & Stacy’s 22 years of service at Tikvat. Limited seating.Make your reservations soon at http://www.tikvatisrael.com.
  11. Fundraising Concert, 7 pm, Saturday, Nov. 19th (free entry)- come prepared to give generously to the Cowen’s towards their move to Israel and to Tikvat for a new roof.
  12. Leslie Johnson is looking for people to help get the Oneg room and teen room ready for Eliana’s Bat Mitzvah. If you can help on either Sunday afternoon, November 20th or on Tuesday, November 22nd, please let Leslie know.
  13. Weekly Ministries:
    Healing rooms, Mondays, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
    Intercessory prayer for Tikvat & Israel.See Drew.
    Women’s Torah Study, Wednesdays, 11:00 am
  14. SPECIAL ONEG ANNOUNCEMENT:Oneg teams, members and visitors will no longer need to bring drinks for lunch.
  15. Oneg Today- Skalicky. Next week’s oneg: CANCELED due to setup for Jamie’s Goodbye Dinner.

Mee Shebayrach (Prayer for the sick):

Members: Desiree Zimmerman, Sue Gage, Lynn Gage, Ilan Klassen, Melissa Taylor, Jeff Greenfield

Non-members: Oscar Brain, Matt Moore, Neil Olson, Ray Falkowitz, Ivan Hamman, Mary Freeman, Victor Holley, Melissa Eadie, Carolyn Ann Runner, Hayden Dickson,Hazel Davis-Harrell, Carolyn Hyde,Dave & Julie Nichols

Serving in the military:

Overseas: Dan Reilly,John Mark Ter Louw, Jonathan Haller, JP Cossu.

United States: Joshua Thompson, Jeremy Ter Louw, Wayne Lee, Ben Rudy, Oscar Martinez

]]> Lech Lecha tag:tikvatisrael.com,2011:expressionengine/6.305 2011-11-05T16:43:09Z 2011-11-05T19:42:10Z Rabbi Jamie Cowen Lech Lecha

Running Time - 17 minutes

November 5th, 2011 (8th of Cheshvan, 5772)

Parsha:  Lech Lecha -Genesis 12:1-17:27
Haftorah: Isaiah 40:27-41:16
Brit Chadashah: Luke 2:1-20

  1. Don’t forget to vote in the elections on Tuesday!
  2. SPECIAL ONEG ANNOUNCEMENT:  Oneg teams, members and visitors will no longer need to bring drinks for lunch.
  3. The synagogue roof needs replacing.  If anyone would like to give a special gift for this, we would be most grateful.
  4. Beginner’s dance practice with Randyl Kirkland, Saturday at 8:30 am.  Dance practice for use in services with Irene Clark at 9:00 amon Saturday. Both are in the small sanctuary.
  5. A volunteer is needed to prime and paint the door on the Grove Avenue side.  If you can help, please contact the office.
  6. A very important cleanup day at our storage facility is Sunday, November 13th at 9:00 am. We will meet at Tikvat and from there. We need about 25-30 people to participate. Please see the signup sheet in the foyer or contact Robert.
  7. Signs of the Times seminar, final two classes - November 9th & 16th at 7 pm.  $10 due at the door – 50% of proceeds go to support Jamie & Stacy in Israel.  See flyers in foyer.
  8. Goodbye Fundraising Dinner, 6 pm, Saturday, Nov. 19th $50 per person to celebrate Jamie & Stacy’s 22 years of service at Tikvat.  Limited seating.  Make your reservations soon at http://www.tikvatisrael.com.  
  9. Fundraising Concert, 7 pm, Saturday, Nov. 19th Free Entry- Come prepared to give generously to the Cowen’s towards their move to Israeland to Tikvat for a new roof.
  10. Twenty volunteers will be needed to help with the Fundraiser Dinner logistics, including setup, service and break down/clean up on Saturday, November 19th. Sign up sheets are in the hall. All volunteers will enjoy a complementary dinner. 
  11. Have you checked out our pool yet?  It might be chilly outside, but it’s never too chilly to dive into our pool of volunteers!  We need you and your gifts to make a difference here at Tikvat. The following groups currently have openings : Ushers, Videography, Beautification, Shabbat School & Wednesday Night Kid’s Club.  If you’d like more info. contact the office or email TikvatDirector@gmail.com
  12. Weekly Ministries:
    Healing rooms, Mondays, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
    Intercessory prayer for Tikvat & Israel.  See Drew.
    Women’s Torah Study, Wednesdays, 11:00 am
  13. Oneg Today - Taylor. Next week’s oneg: Skalicky.
  14. Special Note regarding the Cowens: Jamie and Stacy are in the middle of packing and soon the shippers will pick up their things. This will leave them with an empty house for several weeks. They would like to live there as long as possible but will need some bare necessities. So, as a congregation, let’s help them.
    There is a list on the bulletin board downstairs in the oneg room of items they will need while they are still here. Secondly, a website has been created to coordinate the meals and identify the types of food that they eat. Please go to http://www.signupgenius.com to sign up Once on the website, select "Find a sign up". It will then ask for the creator's email so type in inhiswings@comcast.net This will bring you to the active sign up page where you click on "Cowen Meal Sign Up" to obtain their info. and select a date for which you will provide a meal. THANK YOU FOR HELPING!

Mee Shebayrach (Prayer for the sick):

Members: Desiree Zimmerman, Sue Gage, Lynn Gage, Ilan Klassen, Melissa Taylor

Non-members: Oscar Brain, Matt Moore, Neil Olson, Ray Falkowitz, Ivan Hamman, Mary Freeman, Victor Holley, Melissa Eadie, Carolyn Ann Runner, Hazel Davis-Harrell, Carolyn Hyde, Dave & Julie Nichols

Serving in the military:

Overseas: Dan Reilly, John Mark Ter Louw, Jonathan Haller, JP Cossu.

United States: Joshua Thompson, Jeremy Ter Louw, Wayne Lee, Ben Rudy, Oscar Martinez

 

Lech Lecha

  1. Lechlecha - Genesis 12:1
  2. God wants devotion.
  3. Who is God?
  4. Calling is accompanied by promises.
  5. Choices - Matthew 7:14
  6. Crossroads and abundance - John 10:10
  7. Control
  8. He will call in due time - Hebrews 11:1
]]> Living the Life of Faith tag:tikvatisrael.com,2011:expressionengine/6.304 2011-10-31T00:28:22Z 2011-10-31T01:38:23Z Rabbi David Rudolph Living the Life of Faith

Running Time: 22 minutes

October 29thnd, 2011 (1st of Cheshvan, 5772)

Parsha:  Noach -Genesis 6:9-11:32, Numbers 28:9-15
Haftorah: Isaiah 66:1-24'
Brit Chadashah: Luke 1:26-38

  1. The synagogue roof needs replacing.  If anyone would like to give a special gift for this, we would be most grateful.
  2. Beginner’s dance practice with Randyl Kirkland, Saturday at 8:30 am.  Dance practice for use in services with Irene Clark at 9:00 am on Saturday. Both are in the small sanctuary.
  3. Modern Hebrew classes, levels Alef and Bet begin first week in November. Request placement test from Stacey Hamman if considering taking Bet. See info in the foyers.
  4. MJSA (Messianic Jewish Student Alliance) meeting @ 6pm this evening for all in the College age. There will be food.
  5. The Lese Chavurah group is scheduled to meet TONIGHT at 6:00 pm. Please bring food to share.
  6. Youth Meeting: Wednesday at Tikvat @ 7pm. We'll make Hanukkah cards for the elderly at Beth Sholom and Israeli's working in local malls.  We'll deliver them during Hanukkah.
  7. Sunday, November 13th at 9:00 am, a very important cleanup day at our storage facility. We will meet at Tikvat and go to the facility from there. We need about 25-30 people to participate. Please see the signup sheet in the foyer or contact Robert.
  8. Signs of the Times seminar, November 2nd, 9th & 16th at 7 pm. $10 due at the door of the first class.  See flyers in foyer.
  9. Goodbye Fundraising Dinner, 6 pm, Saturday, Nov. 19th($50 per person) to celebrate Jamie & Stacy’s 22 years of service at Tikvat.  Limited seating.  Make your reservations soon at http://www.tikvatisrael.com.
  10. Fundraising Concert, 7 pm, Saturday, Nov. 19th (free entry)- come prepared to give generously to the Cowen’s towards their move to Israel and to Tikvat for a new roof.
  11. Twenty volunteers will be needed to help with the Fundraiser Dinner logistics, including setup, service and break down/clean up on Saturday, November 19th. Sign up sheets are in the hall. All volunteers will enjoy a complementary dinner.
  12. Don’t want to serve every week? GOOD!  Because we are forming a pool of volunteers for the following teams: Ushers, Videography, Events & Beautification, Shabbat School, Wednesday Night Kid’s Club Teachers (and assistants).  Fill out an Admin Form, Contact the office at 355-5709 or email TikvatDirector@gmail.comif interested.  You would not be expected to serve at every event.  Please note: Robert only needs two more volunteers to usher for Saturday services so that each will serve only once a month. Also, kid’s club only meets when there are adult classes held starting in 2012.
  13. Weekly Ministries:
    Healing rooms, Mondays, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
    Intercessory prayer for Tikvat & Israel.  See Drew.
    Women’s Torah Study, Wednesdays, 11:00 am
     
  14. Oneg Today- Kallo.  Next week’s oneg:  Taylor.

Mee Shebayrach (Prayer for the sick):
Members: Desiree Zimmerman, Sue Gage, Lynn Gage, Ilan Klassen, Melissa Taylor
Non-members: Oscar Brain, Matt Moore, Neil Olson, Ray Falkowitz, Ivan Hamman, Mary Freeman, Victor Holley, Melissa Eadie, Carolyn Ann Runner, Hazel Davis-Harrell, Carolyn Hyde, Dave & Julie Nichols

Serving in the military:
Overseas: Dan Reilly, John Mark Ter Louw, Jonathan Haller, JP Cossu.
United States: Joshua Thompson, Jeremy Ter Louw, Wayne Lee, Ben Rudy, Oscar Martinez

]]> What’s all the Craziness About? tag:tikvatisrael.com,2011:expressionengine/6.302 2011-10-24T01:19:17Z 2011-10-24T01:53:18Z Rabbi Jamie Cowen What’s all the Craziness About?

Running time: 17 minutes

October 22nd, 2011 (24th of Tishrei, 5772)

Simchat Torah

Parsha:  Deuteronomy 33-34, Genesis 1:1-2:3
Haftorah: Isaiah 42:5-43:10
Brit Chadashah: John 1:1-18
  1. The synagogue roof needs replacing.  If anyone would like to give a special gift for this, we would be most grateful.
  2. Beginner’s dance practice with Randyl Kirkland Saturday at 8:30 am.  Dance practice for use in services with Irene Clark at 9:00 am on Saturday. Both are in the small sanctuary.
  3. Annual Dismantling of the Sukkah, Monday October 24th at 9 am.  We need about 6 people to help. See Robert Ramos.
  4. Modern Hebrew classes, levels Alef and Bet begin first week in November. Request placement test from Stacey Hamman if considering taking Bet. See info in the foyers. 
  5. MJSA (Messianic Jewish Student Alliance) meeting @ 6pm on Saturday October 29th for all in the College age. There will be food. MJSA is a College age group we're forming at Tikvat with intention of connecting students in area colleges and universities.  Ask Paul for further information.
  6. The Lese Chavurah group is scheduled to meet on Saturday, October 29 at 6:00 pm. Please bring food to share.
  7. Signs of the Times seminar, Nov. 2, 9 & 16th at 7:00 pm. 
    • $10 due at the door of the first class.  See flyers in foyer.
  8. Goodbye Fundraising Dinner, 6 pm, Saturday, Nov. 19th ($50 per person) to celebrate Jamie & Stacy’s 22 years of service at Tikvat.  Limited seating.  Make reservations at http://www.tikvatisrael.com by November 4th. Fundraising Concert, 7 pm that same night (free entry), come prepared to give generously to the Cowen’s towards their move to Israel and a new roof for the synagogue.
    • Please note: The November 19th event is intended to be a fundraiser. On Saturday, December 3, we will have special oneg following the service that will be a more intimate congregational family time to celebrate Rabbi Jamie and Stacy's years with us at Tikvat. At that oneg, we will laugh with them and cry with them as we celebrate this new chapter in their lives.
  9. Twenty volunteers will be needed to help with the Fundraiser Dinner logistics, including setup, service and break down/clean up on Saturday, November 19th. Sign up sheets are in the hall. All volunteers will enjoy a complementary dinner.
  10. Weekly Ministries:
    • Healing rooms, Mondays, 6:30 pm
    • Intercessory prayer for Tikvat & Israel.  See Drew.
    • Women’s Torah Study, Wednesdays, 11:00 am
  11. Time is running out!  Please fill out an admin form (located in the foyer) or email Tikvatdirector@gmail.com with your information for our new directory no later than October 28, 2011. If you do not have access to email, please deposit your Admin Request Form in the box labeled Admin Requests in the Boulevard foyer. Thanks!
  12. We are currently seeking men and women to form a pool of volunteers for the following teams: Events & Beautification, Ushers, Shabbat School, Wednesday Night Kid’s Club Teachers (and assistants).  Contact the office at 355-5709 or TikvatDirector@gmail.com if interested.  You would not be expected to serve at every event.  Please note:  Robert needs two more volunteers to usher for Saturday services so that each will serve only once a month. Also, kid’s club only meets when there are adult classes held.
  13. Oneg Today - Hummel.  Next week’s oneg:  Kallo.

Mee Shebayrach (Prayer for the sick):

Members: Desiree Zimmerman, Sue Gage, Lynn Gage, Ilan Klassen, Melissa Taylor

Non-members: Oscar Brain, Matt Moore, Neil Olson, Ray Falkowitz, Ivan Hamman, Mary Freeman, Victor Holley, Melissa Eadie, Carolyn Ann Runner, Hazel Davis-Harrell, Carolyn Hyde

Serving in the military: Overseas: John Mark TerLouw, Dan Reilly, Jonathan Haller, JP Cossu. United States: Joshua Thompson, Jeremy TerLouw, Wayne Lee, Ben Rudy, Oscar Martinez

 

WHAT’S ALL THE CRAZINESS ABOUT?

  1. Simchat Torah – rejoicing in the Torah
  2. Why Simchat Torah?
  3. Torah is part of the covenant – Ex. 19:5-6
  4. Wedding vows
  5. Yeshua, personification of the Torah – Jn. 1:14
  6. Yeshua and the woman
  7. Origins of Simchat Torah – Deut. 31:9-13
  8. Life cycle of Israel
  9. What’s all the craziness about?
]]> Remember the Sukkot Years tag:tikvatisrael.com,2011:expressionengine/6.301 2011-10-15T23:14:29Z 2011-10-19T03:29:30Z Rabbi David Rudolph Remember the Sukkot Years

Running time: 19 minutes

October 15th, 2011 (17th of Tishrei, 5772)

Shabbat Chol HaMo’ed

Parsha:  Exodus 33:12-34:26, Numbers 29:17-22

Haftorah: Ezekiel 38:18-39:16

Brit Chadashah: Revelation 7:9-17

  1. The synagogue roof needs replacing.  If anyone would like to give a special gift for this, we would be most grateful.
  2. Beginner’s dance practice with Randyl Kirkland Saturday at 8:30 am.  Dance practice for use in services with Irene Clark at 9:00 am on Saturday. Both are in the small sanctuary.
  3. Feast of Tabernacles celebration with Dan and Melissa David, Tikvat Worship team and dancers – TONIGHT at 7:00 pm.  A special offering will be taken.
  4. CHANGE!  New Members’ class begins Thursday, Oct. 20, 6:15 pm, for 5 weeks. Dinner $5.00 per person.  If you would like to attend, you can fill out an admin sheet, contact the office at 355-5709 or email Tikvatdirector@gmail.com.  Child care provided.
  5. The Lese Chavurah group is scheduled to meet on Saturday, October 29 at 6:00 pm. Please bring food to share.
  6. Signs of the Times seminar, Nov. 2, 9 & 16th at 7:00 pm. 
    • $10 due at the door of the first class.  See flyers in foyer.
  7. Weekly Ministries:
    • Healing rooms, Mondays, 6:30 pm
    • Intercessory prayer for Tikvat & Israel.  See Drew.
    • Women’s Torah Study, Wednesdays, 11:00 am
  8. Many items have been found at the synagogue over the last few weeks.  If dropping off items for someone else please label them with the recipient’s name for identification purposes.  Please label any donations for Tikvat, and drop them off in the small sanctuary on the table labeled “donations”.  If you have lost something please send an email to tikvatdirector@gmail.com or call the office at 355-5709.  All lost items are now locked up during the week and will be disposed of after three weeks.
  9. HEADS UP!  Please fill out an admin form (located in the foyer) or email Tikvatdirector@gmail.com with your information for our new directory no later than October 28, 2011. If you do not have access to email, please deposit your Admin Request Form in the box labeled Admin Requests in the Boulevard foyer. Thanks!
  10. We are currently seeking men and women to form a pool of volunteers for the following teams: Events & Beautification, Ushers, Wednesday Night Kid’s Club Teachers (and assistants).  Contact the office at 355-5709 or TikvatDirector@gmail.com if interested.  You would not be expected to serve at every event.  Please note:  Robert needs two more volunteers to usher for Saturday services so that each will serve only once a month. Also, kid’s club only meets when there are adult classes held.
  11. Special Note: Tikvat Youth would like to thank you for supporting our fundraiser this past week.  Special thanks goes to the Shaw & Bailiff families for helping out.—Paul
  12. Oneg Today - Haines.  Next week’s oneg:  Hummel.

 

Mee Shebayrach (Prayer for the sick):
 

Members: Desiree Zimmerman, Sue Gage, Lynn Gage, Eilan Klassen, Melissa Taylor

Non-members: Oscar Brain, Matt Moore, Neil Olson, Ray Falkowitz, Ivan Hamman, Mary Freeman, Victor Holley, Melissa Eadie, Carolyn Ann Runner, Hazel Davis-Harrell, Carolyn Hyde

Serving in the military: Overseas: John Mark TerLouw, Dan Reilly, Jonathan Haller, JP Cossu. United States: Joshua Thompson, Jeremy TerLouw, Wayne Lee, Ben Rudy, Oscar Martinez

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