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Upcoming Events

Can’t make it to these events in person, but don’t want to miss it? Not a problem. We livestream most of our main events.

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Aug
6

Shalom Kids! Storytime

Thanks to our generous community, we have a nice children's library at Shalom Macon with wonderful books to read and utilize. I am hoping to read a book for toddlers/preschoolers each week and a book or two for elementary ages.

Join us live at the synagogue or via Zoom!

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Aug
13

Shalom Kids! Storytime

Thanks to our generous community, we have a nice children's library at Shalom Macon with wonderful books to read and utilize. I am hoping to read a book for toddlers/preschoolers each week and a book or two for elementary ages.

Join us live at the synagogue or via Zoom!

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Aug
16

Mussar: the Middah of Awareness

Please read the articles on https://www.rivertonshul.org/awareness to understand the character trait of Awareness.

I will be publishing the articles in the Mussar space for a progressive reading throughout the two weeks.

  1. What were the "seeds" that started to erode your awareness today?

  2. Think of several good things that happened today.  What was your reaction to them in contrast to your moments of challenge?

  3. If you lost you awareness today, is this something that you have lost your awareness over previously? 

  4. If you were on the verge of losing your awareness but didn't, what did you employ that worked?

  5. Were you able to use prayer or meditation to suffer through the circumstances?

  6. If you lost your awareness today, describe how it happened.

  7. What causes you to lose awareness most often?

The best way to define Mussar biblically is the good advice that God gives:

"You be holy, because I am holy" 

Holiness doesn't feel intuitive to who we are, but the path of Mussar guides and helps us by giving us a map to the inner real you. Mussar "offers us a body of practices we can employ to transform our inner ways." (Everyday Holiness pg 17)

We will have a wonderful time, connecting to Hashem as we draw closer to Him in the pursuit of holiness.

Blessing to you all.

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Aug
20

Shalom Kids! Storytime

Thanks to our generous community, we have a nice children's library at Shalom Macon with wonderful books to read and utilize. I am hoping to read a book for toddlers/preschoolers each week and a book or two for elementary ages.

Join us live at the synagogue or via Zoom!

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Aug
27

Shalom Kids! Storytime

Thanks to our generous community, we have a nice children's library at Shalom Macon with wonderful books to read and utilize. I am hoping to read a book for toddlers/preschoolers each week and a book or two for elementary ages.

Join us live at the synagogue or via Zoom!

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Jul
5

Oneg

The word "Oneg" is Hebrew for "joy" or "delight" and it is an event to express the happiness of the Sabbath and to build community. In Isaiah 58:13, we are instructed to "call the Sabbath a delight". 

Oneg is held every Saturday at Shalom Macon after the 11:00am Shabbat service. The menu typically includes bagels and cream cheese, cheese and crackers, and a mixed fruit platter. If you would like to help support the weekly oneg, please contact Ross (ross.david.zea@gmail.com) for more information.

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Jun
23
to Jun 28

Camp Dorot

As young Bible Detectives, your children will discover and learn more about G-d’s Word, why it’s important in our lives, and how to use it – all while solving the mysterious case of…The Great Bible Heist!

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Jun
21

Mussar: the Middah of Emunah (Faith)

Please read pages 220-231 to understand the character trait of "Faith"

  1. What were the "seeds" that started to erode your faith today?

  2. Think of several good things that happened today.  What was your reaction to them in contrast to your moments of challenge?

  3. If you lost your faith today, is this something that you have lost your faith over previously? 

  4. If you were on the verge of losing your faith but didn't, what did you employ that worked?

  5. Were you able to use prayer or meditation to suffer through the circumstances?

  6. If you lost your faith today, describe how it happened.

  7. What causes you to lose faith most often?

The best way to define Mussar biblically is the good advice that God gives:

"You be holy, because I am holy" 

Holiness doesn't feel intuitive to who we are, but the path of Mussar guides and helps us by giving us a map to the inner real you. Mussar "offers us a body of practices we can employ to transform our inner ways." (Everyday Holiness pg 17)

We will have a wonderful time, connecting to Hashem as we draw closer to Him in the pursuit of holiness.

Blessing to you all.

Join us here!

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Jun
21

Mussar: the Middah of Savlanut (Patience)

Please read pages 55 - 62 to understand the character trait of "Patience"

  1. What were the "seeds" that started to erode your patience today?

  2. Think of several good things that happened today.  What was your reaction to them in contrast to your moments of challenge?

  3. If you lost your patience today, is this something that you have lost your patience over previously? 

  4. If you were on the verge of losing your patience but didn't, what did you employ that worked?

  5. Were you able to use prayer or meditation to suffer through the circumstances?

  6. If you lost your patience today, describe how it happened.

  7. What causes you to lose patience most often?

The best way to define Mussar biblically is the good advice that God gives:

"You be holy, because I am holy" 

Holiness doesn't feel intuitive to who we are, but the path of Mussar guides and helps us by giving us a map to the inner real you. Mussar "offers us a body of practices we can employ to transform our inner ways." (Everyday Holiness pg 17)

We will have a wonderful time, connecting to Hashem as we draw closer to Him in the pursuit of holiness.

Join us here!

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Jun
21

Mussar: the Middah of Yirah

Please read pages 232-245 to understand the character trait of Yirah

The best way to define Mussar biblically is the good advice that God gives:

"You be holy, because I am holy" 

Holiness doesn't feel intuitive to who we are, but the path of Mussar guides and helps us by giving us a map to the inner real you. Mussar "offers us a body of practices we can employ to transform our inner ways." (Everyday Holiness pg 17)

We will have a wonderful time, connecting to Hashem as we draw closer to Him in the pursuit of holiness.

Blessing to you all.

Join us here!

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Jun
14

A Morning of Living History - Special Guest John Pattan

WITH GUEST SPEAKER: JOHN PATTAN

Born in Budapest, Hungary –

Eyewitness to WWII, Antisemitism, and Communism

"I remember the river. I remember the fear. And I remember the silence."

At just 6 years old, John Pattan lived through one of the darkest chapters of European history: Nazi occupation, the Holocaust in Hungary, and the rise of Soviet communism.

Though not Jewish himself, John was a firsthand witness to the brutal persecution of Jews in Budapest, including the murder of innocent people along the Danube River—now memorialized by the haunting sculpture, The Shoes on the Danube Bank.

He and his mother narrowly escaped execution.

Now 87 years old, John joins us to share his personal memories, raw emotions, and hard-won insights about:

  • Growing up in Budapest under Nazi terror

  • Witnessing antisemitism and mass killings firsthand

  • Living under postwar communist oppression

We'll see you on Shabbat.

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Jun
7

Mussar: the Middah of Zerizut (Enthusiasm)

Please read pages 125 - 138 to understand the character trait of "Enthusiasm"

The best way to define Mussar biblically is the good advice that God gives:

"You be holy, because I am holy" 

Holiness doesn't feel intuitive to who we are, but the path of Mussar guides and helps us by giving us a map to the inner real you. Mussar "offers us a body of practices we can employ to transform our inner ways." (Everyday Holiness pg 17)

We will have a wonderful time, connecting to Hashem as we draw closer to Him in the pursuit of holiness.

Join us here!

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Jun
7

Oneg

The word "Oneg" is Hebrew for "joy" or "delight" and it is an event to express the happiness of the Sabbath and to build community. In Isaiah 58:13, we are instructed to "call the Sabbath a delight". 

Oneg is held every Saturday at Shalom Macon after the 11:00am Shabbat service. The menu typically includes bagels and cream cheese, cheese and crackers, and a mixed fruit platter. If you would like to help support the weekly oneg, please contact Ross (ross.david.zea@gmail.com) for more information.

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