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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
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
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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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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Sep
6

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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Nov
1

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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Dec
6

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
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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May
31

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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May
30

Youth Mussar: Omer 2025

Let’s COUNT the Omer together with soul purpose. By the end of this journey, you’ll have a greater awareness of your spiritual toolset, a deeper understanding of your strengths, and a clearer sense of the unique contributions only you can make to the world.

Join us here!

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May
24

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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May
23

Youth Mussar: Omer 2025

Let’s COUNT the Omer together with soul purpose. By the end of this journey, you’ll have a greater awareness of your spiritual toolset, a deeper understanding of your strengths, and a clearer sense of the unique contributions only you can make to the world.

Join us here!

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May
21

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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May
17

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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May
16

Youth Mussar: Omer 2025

Let’s COUNT the Omer together with soul purpose. By the end of this journey, you’ll have a greater awareness of your spiritual toolset, a deeper understanding of your strengths, and a clearer sense of the unique contributions only you can make to the world.

Join us here!

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May
14

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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May
10

Mussar Introduction and the Middah of responsibility.

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)

Considering some people in this space might be new to what this is all about, this event is an introduction. Serving to clarify what we are to do daily and weekly to practice our disciplines we are endeavoring to implement.

We will be covering:

1,) Chanting the mantra (hitpa'alut - "being moved") - the banner proverb italicized under each character trait in Part 2 of book Everyday Holiness. 

2.) Journaling (Chesbon ha'nefesh - "accounting of the soul") We need to measure the soul's progress. It will encourage you to see your steps to holiness taking root.

3.) Silence and retreat/ meditation (hitbonenut "contemplation"/ hitbodedut "seclusion")

I like to think of this as injecting a taste of the "Sabbath Peace"  into every day. Starting small (like 5 minutes) and when one is ready and able, gradually increase that seclusion and meditation time focusing on your inner self and its desired alignment to God.

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

Please read pages 197-208 to understand the character trait of "Respnsibility" Achrayut prior to this event.

Join us here!

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May
10

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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May
9

Youth Mussar: Omer 2025

Let’s COUNT the Omer together with soul purpose. By the end of this journey, you’ll have a greater awareness of your spiritual toolset, a deeper understanding of your strengths, and a clearer sense of the unique contributions only you can make to the world.

Join us here!

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