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PLUS: Many people have wondered how to celebrate Purim this year, while also keeping our acheinu bnei Yisrael in Israel in mind.
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PARSHAT VAYIKRA
March 22-23, 2024 / 13 Adar II 5784

 

HAFTARAH
I Samuel 15:2-34

 

THIS SHABBAT
Parshat Zachor

 

SPECIAL DAYS
Purim is celebrated on Sunday, March 24. Shushan Purim is celebrated on Monday, March 25.

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Important Purim Initiative
Important Purim Initiative
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In recent days President Biden has made statements and taken steps that indicate a shift in his administration's support of Israel's war effort. In the next few days, senior Israeli and U.S. officials will meet in Washington to discuss the next stage of the war plan. It is critical that President Biden receive messages from the many members of our community urging him to support Israel as it seeks to vanquish Hamas.

 

As we will all gather in shul on Purim, a chag that allows us to have our phones with us, we ask for your participation in this crucial advocacy. This is the time לבוא אל המלך להתחנן לו ולבקש מלפניו על עמך, to "go to the king and plead with him to implore him to help your people."

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