The Tribe Weekly Newsletter

This ’s parashot are and Times in Shabbat begins: 8.09pm Shabbat ends: 9.19pm

This week, there are once again two Parashot; Acharei Mot and Kedoshim.

Following the deaths of Nadav and Avihu, two of Aharon’s (’s) four sons,

God told Aharon (Aaron) that only a Gadol (High Priest) would be allowed to enter the Kodesh (The ) in the Mishkan ()

and only on . The Kodesh Kodashim (The Holy of Holies) was the

holiest part of the Mishkan which housed the Ark.

The Parasha (Weekly Portion) of Acharei Mot continues to focus on the

day of Yom Kippur (The Day of Atonement) and describes the service of the casting of lots over two . The lots determined which should be offered to God and which should be taken out to the wilderness, to carry away the sins

of the Children of Israel.

Acharei Mot also tells the Jewish people to only bring an offering in the Holy

Temple. It also makes clear that is forbidden to be eaten.

The Parshah of Kedoshim lists dozens of Mitzvot (Commands) through which a

Jewish man or woman can make themselves holy and can therefore appreciate

the holiness of God.

These Mitzvot (Commands) include not worshipping idols, the giving of charity,

Shabbat, honesty in business, looking up to one’s parents and the holiness of

life itself.

One of the most famous Mitzvot (Commands) in Kedoshim is to; ‘Love Your

Fellow as Yourself’. The great sage, Akiva said that this is the most

important rule of the Torah and he had to remind his students to not only

respect each other, but to also respect each other’s points of view.

Song for Shabbat

Here is a link to a song you can play before Shabbat and sing together on Shabbat.

Joshua Aaron -Shalom!

https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=shabbat+songs&&view=detail&mi d=AB3689A416AF9F329579AB3689A416AF9F329579&&FORM=VDR VRV

Family Crossword Challenge! You’ll find all the words in the Parasha summary above (if there is a 2- word answer, there will be a blank square between the 2 words)

Across

 2. One who said respect is so important  5. given to poor and needy  6. Holiest day of Jewish year

Down

 1. Seventh day of the week  3. High Priest in wilderness  4. Offering brought only there

Answers at the end of the Newsletter

Unscramble These Words From The Parasha (use the clues to help you)

O L H I S E S N

C R T E S P E

G O F E N F R I

T M Z T I V O

Y H N S T O E

‘And You Shall Love Your Neighbour…’

Story 1 - A Neighbour in Need!

When a homeless man walked into Cesia Abigail Restaurant, in America, asking for money, the owner refused to give him any.

Now you might think this is heartless, but in fact, Cesia had something better in mind!

She asked the homeless man why he didn’t have a job, to which he responded that his past was preventing him from changing his future.

“Well, I have done a lot of things I shouldn’t have done in the past and no one wants to employ me because of that. So now I had to turn myself to the streets and get money the only way I know, begging, stealing and asking for money.”

Instead of giving him money, Cesia gave him a job!!

Story 2 – The Waiter Never Saw it Coming!

When a restaurant customer noticed his waiter, named Johnny, was having a particularly difficult day, he responded in a way that most wouldn’t.

Rather than calling over a manager or leaving Johnny some small, measly tip to prove a point, the diner summoned his waiter over to the table and gave him a £100!

“You just paid off my car sir,” said the grateful young man as he stood there weeping in shock! He was just so grateful.

The Tribe Scribe

Recipe of the week Kid's fun fruit turkey

Epicurious Kid's fun fruit turkey Ingredients (Serves: 2)

 1 pear  4 raisins  4 whole dried apricots  1 sweet eating apple, cored and cut into thin wedges  1 1/4 (540g) tins grapefruit segments, well drained Prep:20mins Ready in:20min

Most of the fruit will need to be sliced, so always have an adult with you when preparing this recipe

1. Slice the pear in half lengthways, core, remove the stem and set each half on a plate with the cut side down. This is the body of the turkey. Cut 2 raisins in half to make 4 eyes and set the eyes onto the narrower part of the pear. Cut a small slice from one end of the 2 remaining raisins and stick a raisin below the eyes to make beaks.

2. Trim the dried apricots into 4 feet with 3 fat toes and place two feet at the bottom of each pear. Arrange apple wedges alternating with grapefruit sections in a fan shape around the top of the turkey, for feathers. ENJOY!

Answer Sheet Family Crossword Challenge

Across

 2.  5. Charity  6. Yom Kippur

Down

 1. Shabbat  3. Aharon  4. Holy Temple

Unscramble the Words

Holiness, Respect, Offering, Mitzvot, Honesty

Shabbat Shalom! From everyone at Tribe