This Shabbat, NOT getting together for services is the MITZVAH of the hour. It is the paramount Mitzvah of protecting health and saving lives.
PRAYER TIMES AT HOME:
Services Friday Night: after Candle Lighting at 7:14 pm
Services Shabbat Morning: 10:00 am
According to Jewish law, in such a situation we endeavor to all pray at the same time, to join in the "Minyan" spiritually!
Double Torah Portion: Vayekhel & Pekudei
These are the last 2 portions in the book of Shemot/Exodus. In it we learn how the Israelites meticulously carried out G-d's instruction to build the Mishkan, the temple in the desert. May we merit to rebuild the Beit Hamikdash together in Jerusalem very soon!
Special Maftir & Haftorah: Hachodesh ('This Month')
The Shabbat before the new month of Nissan we read a special Maftir that speaks of the first commandment to the Jewish People, to sanctify time with a Jewish calendar.
Shabbat Chazak: We declare "Be strong, be strong, and be strengthened!" as we conclude the book of Exodus!
Shabbat Mevorchin: We bless the upcoming new month of Nissan which will begin on Thursday, March 26.

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