Michael Birnholz, Author at Temple Beth Shalom

September 6, 2021

We study Parshat Vayeilech

Michael Birnholz / Shabbat Morning /

Parshat Vayeilech Triennial year 2

Translation: https://www.jtsa.edu/nitzavim-vayeilekh

Deuteronomy

1: 31:1-3 · 3 p’sukim
2: 31:4-6 · 3 p’sukim
3: 31:7-9 · 3 p’sukim
4: 31:10-13 · 4 p’sukim
5: 31:14-19 · 6 p’sukim
6: 31:20-24 · 5 p’sukim
7: 31:25-30 · 6 p’sukim

Some Commentaries to consider:

https://www.jtsa.edu/the-choice

https://www.jtsa.edu/love-in-hiding

https://reformjudaism.org/learning/torah-study/torah-commentary/hiding-ourselves

https://reformjudaism.org/learning/torah-study/torah-commentary/repentance-and-seeking-peace-above-and-below

September 2, 2021

High Holy Days 5782 at Temple Beth Shalom

Michael Birnholz / TBS Holidays /

To join us for any of our Services on Zoom, please reach out to our Temple Office. We hope you can be part of our community, as we greet this New Year and make the most of these Days of Awe. We do ask those coming to our In-Person events to wear a facial covering and abide by physical distancing requirements.

9/6 Erev Rosh HaShanah 7:30 pm

9/7 Rosh HaShanah Day 1

Morning Service 10 am

Tashlich and More, Together, 4pm at Picnic Pavilion at Riverside Park (outdoors, with masks)

9/8 Rosh HaShanah Day 2

Morning Service 10 am

9/10 Shabbat Shuvah Evening Service 7:30 pm

9/11 Conservative Minyan Shabbat morning 9:30 am

Honey and Havdalah in-person, outdoors, with masks, in-person at TBS 6pm

9/12

High Holy Day Family Service 10 am in-person, outdoors, with masks

Cemetery gatherings in-person, outdoors, with masks

1pm at Beth El Memorial Park

2pm at Hillcrest Memorial Park

3pm at TBS in the Memory Garden

9/15 Kol Nidre 7:30 pm

9/16 Yom Kippur day

Morning Service 10 am

Yom Kippur Afternoon study and services 3pm

Yizkor 5:00 pm

Neilah 6pm

August 23, 2021

Rabbi Birnholz studies Ki Tavo

Michael Birnholz / Shabbat Morning /

Deuteronomy Parshat Ki Tavo

Translation of the Portion: https://www.jtsa.edu/ki-tavo

Triennial year 2

1: 26:12-15 · 4 p’sukim

2: 26:16-19 · 4 p’sukim

3: 27:1-3 · 3 p’sukim

4: 27:4-8 · 5 p’sukim

5: 27:6-10 · 5 p’sukim

6: 27:11-28:3 · 19 p’sukim

7: 28:4-6 · 3 p’sukim

Commentaries to read for Ki Tavo

https://www.jtsa.edu/joy-is-a-radical-act

https://www.jtsa.edu/speaking-god-humanityhttps://www.jtsa.edu/speaking-god-humanity

https://www.jtsa.edu/blessing-of-curses

https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/discovering-the-relationship-between-curses-and-blessings/

https://reformjudaism.org/learning/torah-study/torah-commentary/dramatic-effects-sound-and-silence

August 9, 2021

TBS Brit Hazon Challenge 2021

Michael Birnholz / Biblical Garden, Caring /

Temple Beth Shalom is participating in the Brit Hazon Challenge to win $1,000 toward a green project! As a Seal of Sustainability site, we support our community’s dedication to green practices. The Brit Hazon is a personal commitment to change for the planet. Each person who signs up brings us one point closer to the $1,000 grand prize. Signing up is easy! Visit Hazon.org/brit and select from 1 of 6 guided paths or lead yourself through the Brit Hazon. Make sure you select Temple Beth Shalom (Vero Beach) as your community group. And if you join the Brit Hazon Facebook Group, we get a bonus point! Reach out to Rabbi Birnholz if you have questions or need assistance to live out one of these great challenges!

August 8, 2021

Rabbi Birnholz is studying Shoftim

Michael Birnholz / Shabbat Morning /

Parshat Shoftim

Triennial year 2 Deuteronomy

https://www.jtsa.edu/shofetim

1: 18:6-8 · 3 p’sukim

2: 18:9-13 · 5 p’sukim

3: 18:14-17 · 4 p’sukim

4: 18:18-22 · 5 p’sukim

5: 19:1-7 · 7 p’sukim

6: 19:8-10 · 3 p’sukim

7: 19:11-13 · 3 p’sukim

What Rabbi Birnholz is studying for Shoftim:

https://www.jtsa.edu/prophets-of-faith

https://reformjudaism.org/learning/torah-study/torah-commentary/judges-kings-priests-and-prophets-jewish-leadership-status

https://reformjudaism.org/learning/torah-study/torah-commentary/finding-meaning-middle

https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/balance-of-power/

July 24, 2021

Rabbi Birnholz studies Parshat Eikev

Michael Birnholz / Shabbat Morning /

Parshat Eikev: Deuteronomy

For a translation: https://www.jtsa.edu/eikev

Triennial Year 2 We will read

1: 9:4-10

2: 9:11-14

3: 9:15-21

4: 9:22-29

5: 10:1-5

6: 10:6-8

7: 10:9-11

Rabbi Birnholz studies Eikev

https://reformjudaism.org/learning/torah-study/torah-commentary/its-not-all-about-us-redemption-revelation-and-land-israel

July 12, 2021

Rabbi Birnholz studies Parshat Dvarim

Michael Birnholz / Shabbat Morning /

Parshat D’varim Triennial Year 217 Jul 2021

https://www.jtsa.edu/devarim

From Deuteronomy

1: 2:2-5 (4 v.)

2: 2:6-12 (7 v.)

3: 2:13-16 (4 v.)

4: 2:17-19 (3 v.)

5: 2:20-22 (3 v.)

6: 2:23-25 (3 v.)

7: 2:26-30 (5 v.)

Commentaries that Rabbi Birnholz is studying:

https://www.jtsa.edu/the-giant-and-the-ants

https://velveteenrabbi.blogs.com/blog/2020/07/whos-to-blame.html%20

https://reformjudaism.org/learning/torah-study/torah-commentary/does-god-command-going-war

June 21, 2021

Communities together for the 9th of Av

Michael Birnholz / TBS Holidays, Worship /

Join us as we come together to observe this day of Lament and Healing. We gather at 7pm Eastern on Zoom to observe the 9th Av. Contact our Temple Beth Shalom Office (772-569-4700) or your congregation for log in information

Rabbi Michael Birnholz Breaking together, and bringing together

Beth Shalom Vero Beach, FL https://tbsvero.org/

Rabbi Erica Asch The experience of the Book of Lamentations

Beth El Augusta, ME https://bethelaugusta.org

Rabbi Courtney Berman “For These I Weep: A Theology of Lament”

Beth El Ormond Beach, FL www.tbeob.com

Rabbi Estelle Mills 9 Av lots of tragedy and at least one hope

Congregation Beth Jacob https://www.cbjplymouth.org/

Rabbi Elizabeth Bahar Lamentations through a literary lens

Beth Israel Macon, GA https://www.tbimacon.org/

Rabbi Robin Nafshi Tisha b’Av through Modern Poetry

Beth Jacob Concord , NH https://tbjconcord.org/