The Hebrew on our Ark and Torah Table
Author | |
Date Added | |
Automatically create summary | |
Summary |
What is the meaning of the Hebrew written on the inside of our ark and on the Torah table?
When the ark is open, you can see the words etched into the frame above the place where the Torah scrolls rest. It says:
עץ חיים היא למחזיקים
Etz chayim hi l’machazikim ba.
It (the Torah) is a tree of life for those who hold fast to it.
This is what we chant when we return the Torah to the ark towards the end of the service, after we have read the week’s portion and discussed its significance for our lives.
The words inscribed on the Torah table are the last words we say before we close the ark:
דרכיה דרכי נעם וכל נתיבותיה שלום
Dracheyha darchei no’am v’chol netivoteyha shalom.
Its ways are ways of pleasantness and all its paths are peace.
The words that come between these two phrases are not inscribed on any of our specially crafted ritual furnishings. We sing
ותמכיה מאושר
V’tomcheyha me’ushar
And her (the Torah’s) supporters are happy (with guidance we’ve written in our hearts).
Sun, May 19 2024
11 Iyyar 5784
-
Monday ,
MayMay 20 , 2024CDT Men's Group
Monday, May 20th 8:00p to 9:00p
CDT's Men's Group meets the 3rd Monday of each month and is open to anyone who identifies with manhood. -
Tuesday ,
MayMay 21 , 2024Mindful Mornings
Tuesday, May 21st 8:30a to 9:15a
This twice-weekly gathering combines guided and silent meditation to develop our capacity for mindful awareness and to cultivate qualities of patience, gratitude, and compassion. -
Thursday ,
MayMay 23 , 2024Mindful Mornings
Thursday, May 23rd 8:30a to 9:15a
This twice-weekly gathering combines guided and silent meditation to develop our capacity for mindful awareness and to cultivate qualities of patience, gratitude, and compassion. -
Thursday ,
MayMay 23 , 2024God is Here: Reimagining the Divine
Thursday, May 23rd 1:00p to 2:15p
The Institute for Jewish Spirituality is hosting Rabbi Toba for a deep exploration of non-anthropomorphic metaphors for the Divine in Jewish tradition. -
Saturday ,
MayMay 25 , 2024Shabbat Morning Services and B'nei Mitzvah of Libi and Almog Keshet
Shabbat, May 25th 10:00a to 12:00p
-
Monday ,
MayMay 27 , 2024
Monday, May 27th (All day)
The office is closed on select federal and Jewish holidays; see description for full list. -
Tuesday ,
MayMay 28 , 2024Mindful Mornings
Tuesday, May 28th 8:30a to 9:15a
This twice-weekly gathering combines guided and silent meditation to develop our capacity for mindful awareness and to cultivate qualities of patience, gratitude, and compassion. -
Thursday ,
MayMay 30 , 2024Mindful Mornings
Thursday, May 30th 8:30a to 9:15a
This twice-weekly gathering combines guided and silent meditation to develop our capacity for mindful awareness and to cultivate qualities of patience, gratitude, and compassion. -
Thursday ,
MayMay 30 , 2024God is Here: Reimagining the Divine
Thursday, May 30th 1:00p to 2:15p
The Institute for Jewish Spirituality is hosting Rabbi Toba for a deep exploration of non-anthropomorphic metaphors for the Divine in Jewish tradition. -
Saturday ,
JunJune 1 , 2024Pride Got Shabbat
Shabbat, Jun 1st 10:00a to 12:00p
Zmanim
Alot Hashachar | 3:34am |
Earliest Tallit | 4:18am |
Netz (Sunrise) | 5:19am |
Latest Shema | 9:00am |
Zman Tefillah | 10:14am |
Chatzot (Midday) | 12:42pm |
Mincha Gedola | 1:19pm |
Mincha Ketana | 5:00pm |
Plag HaMincha | 6:32pm |
Shkiah (Sunset) | 8:04pm |
Tzeit Hakochavim | 8:54pm |
More >> |