- About
- Blogs
- Community
- Events
- Learn
-
Photo Gallery
- Purim Spiel 2022: Shushan Incorporated (26 photos)
-
PAST PURIM SPIELS
- Purim Spiel 2019: Young Esther Stein (12 photos)
- Purim Spiel 2018: Saving Mordecai (Rehearsal) (81 photos)
- Purim Shpiel 2017: Bye Bye Haman (189 photos)
- Purim Shpiel 2017: Bye Bye Haman (Rehearsal)
- Purim Shpiel 2016: The Queen and I (Rehearsal) (124 photos)
- Purim Shpiel 2015: Li'l Orphan Esther (87 photos)
- Purim Shpiel 2015: Li'l Orphan Esther (Rehearsal) (18 photos)
- Purim Shpiel 2014: PurimTime (70 photos)
- Purim Shpiel 2013: The Book of Esther (27 photos)
- Purim Shpiel 2012: The Trial of Haman (3 photos)
- Purim Shpiel 2011: The Megillah – A Shlock Opera (16 photos)
- Purim Shpiel 2010: The Megillah – A Thrilla' (14 photos)
- Folk and Rock Revue June 2019 (18 photos)
- Sisterhood 2018 Luncheon and Fashion Show (24 photos)
- Sisterhood Ron Balson Author Luncheon (19 photos)
- Sisterhood Chanukah Luncheon (9 photos)
- Kristallnacht 75th Anniversary (13 photos)
- Martin & Henrietta Fox Torah Project (23 photos)
- Sukkah Decorating 2015 (4 photos)
- Resources
- Support
- Worship
Home
Rabbi Weill's Weekly Message
And Look Upon Them
Dear Friends,
This week’s Torah portion, Shelach Lecha, contains the commandment of tzitzit, the fringes. These verses are part of the full Shema.
The word tzitzit is related to maitzitz, one who peers or looks. In fact, we are commanded not merely to wear tzitzit, but u’ritem oto to look upon it. By looking at those four fringes on our garments, we are supposed to remember the commandments – and to do them.
First we look, then we remember, and finally we do.
Tzitzit also serve as a barrier against impetuous, unwise and immoral behavior. The verses state that by looking at the fringes, we will be admonished not to follow after our hearts and after our eyes. Tzitzit help us to resist temptation.
Parshat Shelach Lecha inspires me to redouble (or “re-quadruple”?) my commitment to the commandment of tzitzit, which I wear often but not always. I appreciate this special mitzvah. Reciting the blessing for tzitzit and pulling the garment over my head each morning reminds me of the power of mitzvoth and steadies me for the day ahead.
Shabbat Shalom,
Rabbi Jeffrey Weill
New To EHNTJC?
Click here for our current Bulletin!
Click here to visit our Video Gallery!
Learn Online With EHNTJC!
Siddur 101: Explore the Prayer Book with Cantor Gale
Mondays @ 2:00 PM
My Jewish Story with Rabbi Weill
Various Mondays @ 7:30 PM
Torah this Week! with Rabbi Weill
Tuesdays @ 2:00 PM
The Book of Ruth with Rabbi Weill
Thursdays @ 11:00 AM
Call Office for Zoom links
Shushan Incorporated pictures now in our Photo Gallery … click here.
Join EHNTJC In Supporting Ukraine!
Our Social Action Committee recommends you consider these organizations for your donation: