Kona Beth Shalom invites you to our monthly Shabbat service, this Saturday, April 25, 10:30AM. Contact Kona Beth Shalom for location.

Aviva Plaut will lead this month’s service which will include readings from parashah Achrei Mot-Kedoshim אַחֲרֵי מוֹת Vayikra/Leviticus 16:1-20:27

 

Achrei Mot (“After The Death”) opens by describing the ritual service of Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement. It then details the prohibitions of offering sacrifices outside of the Mishkan (Tabernacle) and of eating animal blood, and ends with a list of forbidden sexual relations. Kedoshim (“Holy”) opens by instructing the Israelites to be holy. It details dozens of laws regulating all aspects of life, including observing Shabbat, loving one’s neighbor, and leaving portions of a field for the poor. It ends by detailing punishments for certain types of idolatry and sexual misconduct.

Following services, enjoy our Kiddush & Kibbutz potluck. If you are able, please bring a dish to share (but no pork or shellfish!).