Shabbat Shalom!
The word of the week:
Yesterday evening our Purim holiday service was led by Micah Rubin and his daughter “Queen” Elsa via ZOOM. It was so much fun to see the little ones dressed up and ready to make some noise. Our sincere thanks go out to Micah who volunteered to lead the service for the community.
One thing ZOOM has really taught me is that even though there may be many miles between us, we are still connected. Yes, Zoom has made it easier, but at our core, it is our traditions, our celebrations and our heartfelt prayers that unite us. I feel very blessed to be a part of this small community with a big heart.
Here is an interesting article about the origins of Hamantaschen from My Jewish Learning: (please copy and paste in your browser to read — myjewishlearning.com/article/why-do-jews-eat-hamantaschen-on-purim/utm_source=mjl_maropost&utm_campaign=MJL&utm_medium=email)
Scott sent in our community Passover order yesterday. We will notify you when the items arrive.
Our treasurer will be sending out invoices for 2021 dues. For those of you who are not members but would like to contribute to the community by becoming members, please email us at bjc@jewishbarbados.org or contact of our our committee members directly. We welcome your involvement and are incredibly grateful for your support.
We will be holding ZOOM services this evening, February 26, 2021 at 6:30pm. The link is below. Please email bjc@jewishbarbados.org for the meeting passcode.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/95083597091
Please see the below link for a copy of our siddur.
https://www.bethshalomnb.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Shabbat-evening-SIDDUR-SIM-SHALOM.pdf
Shabbat Shalom!
Sharon Oran
President, Barbados Jewish Community
