One Torah for All -
at Beit Torah Jewish Congregation
BEIT TORAH JEWISH CONGREGATION -
an Unaffiliated Jewish Community serving the Tri-city area of Prescott, Prescott Valley, and Chino Valley & surrounding areas.
Kabbalat Shabbat zoom 4 pm MST/ PDT, 5 pm MDT, 7 pm EDT during Daylight Savings Time Time every Friday eve unless otherwise noted here! please email ansheitorah@gmail.com to request link.
Parashah summary below at end.
Greet every person with a pleasant face.
Receive every person in a cheerful manner.- Ethics of the Fathers 1:15; 3:16"
Look deep into Nature, and then you will understand everything better." Albert Einstein
"We have not inherited the earth from our ancestors --- we have borrowed it from our children." - ancient proverb.
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Please call if you want one. Anyone needing a visit or meal, please call to arrange.
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We exist thanks to the donations of our members and other interested parties. We are all volunteers and have no paid staff. If you would like to give a donation to help us continue our good works and pay for our overhead, please send your donations to:
Beit Torah c/o, 2004 Shoshone Dr., Chino Valley, AZ 86323
At present, we have weekly zoom Friday evening Kabbalat Shabbat service. Please contact for zoom access information. There is no Saturday morning service at the moment although Rabbi Adele has an open house policy for Torah Study all day of Shabbat - just let her know when you want to come.
Please contact Beit Torah 237-0390 for info or to arrange for special requests.
Our goal is to provide a safe place for people to go for spiritual enrichment and good company, in short a respite away from everyday concerns during the Sabbath and the Holy Days.
Also: Please be respectful of people with allergies and medical sensitivities by helping us make all activities free of fragranced products and other adverse odors such as tobacco smoke/residues, paint solvents, bug spray, etc.
Please note that we are meeting in private homes. Anyone willing to volunteer their home or with other ideas on where we can meet, please call 237-0390 or write ansheitorah@gmail.com -
Although we are led by Rabbi Adele, we welcome topic suggestions for these events as well as volunteers to help conduct the services and programs. We offer the opportunity for you to practice being a Jewish Lay Leader with hands-on experience!
Bar/Bat Mitzvah training as well as Hebrew lessons can be arranged on an individual basis. Topics to be covered will be based on requests. Conversational Hebrew, Basic Hebrew reading and prayers may be taught if requested. Call Beit Torah to arrange. For further information or directions to specific events, please call Beit Torah at (928)237-0390 or write ansheitorah@gmail.com
Shabbat Pinchas Shalom! eve 7/3 thru 7/4/26. Friday zoom service for Kabbalat Shabbat 7 pm EDT/ 5 pm MDT, but 4 pm PDT and MST-AZ Please email or call for link. We encourage all to be prudent, cautious, and safe!
The 5786 calendars are available- call to arrange to get a free one! Torah services/ study also can be arranged.
Call 928-237-0390!
This week's portion continues the controversial story of Pinchas, which began at the end of last week's parasha. In a climate of rampant idolatry, Pinchas, a grandson of Aharon who is known as a great zealot, takes a spear and stabs through an Israelite Chieftain who was in the act of consorting with the daughter of a Midianite priest [his wife, in their marital bed in their tent- apparently Pinchas did not recognize as valid a marriage between an Israelite and a non-Israelite]. At the beginning of this week's parasha which bears his name, Pinchas is 'rewarded' with the inheritance of the priestly line, which began with Aaron [he was next in line whether worthy or not]. The portion continues with a description of Israel's struggles with the Moabites [Midianites apparently were treated the same whether deservedly or not], and then a census is taken as part of the preparation for battle. As a footnote to the listing of the census, a story is told about a man named Zelophechad who died of natural causes in the wilderness without leaving a son. His five daughters come to Moses to complain that their family would lose their father's property because daughters are not allowed to inherit. Moses consults with HaShem, who agrees that the laws need to be changed. Joshua is formally appointed as Moses' successor, and the portion concludes with a review of all the sacrificial offerings of the festivals.