Congregation Beth Ahabah

Shabbat Service on Friday, June 19th streams at 6:15pm! https://www.youtube.com/c/CongregationBethAhabahRichmondVA

This week’s Torah portion is Korach קֹרַח Numbers 16:1−18:32
• Korach and his followers, Dathan and Abiram, lead a rebellion against the leadership of Moses and Aaron. God punishes the rebels by burying them and their families alive. Once again, God brings a plague on the people. (16:1-17:15)
• The chief of each tribe deposits his staff inside the Tent of Meeting. Aaron's staff brings forth sprouts, produces blossoms, and bears almonds. (17:16-26)
• The Kohanim and Levites are established and assigned the responsibility of managing the donations to the Sanctuary. All of the firstborn offerings shall go to the priests and all the tithes are designated for the Levites in return for the services they perform. (18:1-32)
For more information on this week’s portion, visit https://reformjudaism.org/learning/torah-study/text/korach
For more on the Parsha Poster by Hillel Smith, visit https://hillelsmith.tumblr.com/post/147048374330/korach
To hear a teaching about this week’s portion, find it on our YouTube Playlist
Playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLb4SeiZXy6GUwmcL-VlGcku287YwDGY9n

Shabbat Service on Friday, June 12th streams at 6:15pm! https://www.youtube.com/c/CongregationBethAhabahRichmondVA

All are invited to a concert of women's choral music performed by Voices in Peace, an interfaith community choir on Tuesday, June 16th at 7:15pm. The concert is FREE but pre-registration is required for security reasons. Visit https://www.bethahabah.org/event/vip-interfaith-concert-2026 or scan the QR code to register.

This week’s Torah portion is Sh'lach L'cha שְׁלַח-לְךָ Send [Notables to Scout the Land] Numbers 13:1−15:41
• Moses sends twelve spies to the Land of Israel to report on the inhabitants and the country. Despite the positive report of Joshua and Caleb, the people are frightened. (13:1–14:10)
• God threatens to wipe out the Children of Israel but relents when Moses intercedes on their behalf. To punish the people, God announces that all those who left Egypt would not enter the Land of Israel except for Joshua and Caleb. (14:11–45)
• Moses instructs the Israelites regarding setting aside challah, the observance of the Sabbath, how to treat strangers, and the laws of tzitzit. (15:1–41)
For more information on this week’s portion, visit https://reformjudaism.org/learning/torah-study/text/shlach-lcha
For more on the Parsha Poster by Hillel Smith, visit https://hillelsmith.tumblr.com/post/146708379894/shelach
To hear a teaching about this week’s portion, find it on our YouTube Playlist
Playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLb4SeiZXy6GUwmcL-VlGcku287YwDGY9n

Shabbat Service on Friday, June 5th streams at 6:15pm! https://www.youtube.com/c/CongregationBethAhabahRichmondVA

This week’s Torah portion is B'haalot'cha בְּהַעֲלֹתְךָ When You Raise [the Lamps] Numbers 8:1−12:16
• God speaks to Moses, describing the menorah for the Tent of Meeting. The Levites are appointed to serve as assistants under Aaron and his sons. (8:1-26)
• Those who are unable to celebrate Passover during Nisan are given a time in the month of Sivan to observe a "second Passover." (9:1-14)
• A cloud by day and fire by night show God's Presence over the Tabernacle. When the cloud lifts from the Tabernacle, the people leave Sinai, setting out on their journey, tribe by tribe. (9:15-10:36)
• The Israelites complain about the lack of meat, and Moses becomes frustrated. God tells him to appoint a council of elders. God provides the people with meat and then strikes them with a very severe plague. (11:1-34)
• Miriam and Aaron talk about the "Cush*te woman" whom Moses has married. In addition, they complain that God speaks not only through Moses but also through them. Miriam is struck with leprosy, and Moses begs God to heal her. After her recovery, the people resume their journey. (12:1-16)
For more information on this week’s portion, visit https://reformjudaism.org/learning/torah-study/text/bhaalotcha
For more on the Parsha Poster by Hillel Smith, visit https://hillelsmith.tumblr.com/post/146360575233/behaalotecha
To hear a teaching about this week’s portion, find it on our YouTube Playlist
Playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLb4SeiZXy6GUwmcL-VlGcku287YwDGY9n

Shabbat Service on Friday, May 29th streams at 6:15pm! https://www.youtube.com/c/CongregationBethAhabahRichmondVA