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Shabbat Zakhor
Sat, February 24
During the Torah service, there is a special Maftir (Deut 25:17-19) that reminds us to erase the memory of Amalek, the embodiment of evil in the world. After the Haftara, we read part of special poem by Rabbi Yehuda HaLevi called Mi Khamokha, which describes the story of Esther in gorgeous poetic Hebrew. Liked it? We will recite all 83 stanzas in full before Minha!
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Ta'anit Esther
Fast of Esther Ths, 03/09 – 4:57 AM to 6:18 PM Shaharit will start at 6:15 AM, and includes special Selihot with a poetic inversion of the Hallel service. Minha will be at 5:15 PM, and includes birkat kohanim. Mahatsit HaShekel: A gift of a minimum of three half dollars to the poor in commemoration of the communal gifts that supported the Holy Temple. On the Fast, we will have a collection basket and ceremonial half dollars. 
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Kahal Joseph Congregation * 10505 Santa Monica Boulevard * Los Angeles, California * 90025
Tel: 310.474.0559 * Fax: 310.441.4059 * Email: info@kahaljoseph.org
Tel: 310.474.0559 * Fax: 310.441.4059 * Email: info@kahaljoseph.org