
Divrei Hashavua - Words of the Week
Insert the words for the current week in your synagogue's Shabbat flier and weekly emails. See the Sample Shabbat Flier for an example.
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Overview
Not long ago, I passed my 20 year mark at Temple Israel and I realized that if I had learned an average of just one Hebrew word a week during Shabbat services, I’d know over 1000 Hebrew words. Using the approach that, by learning a little bit at a time, we can acquire a substantial vocabulary, the Men’s Club and I have created the Divrei HaShavua – Words of the Week Initiative.
My feeling is that no one should leave the Shabbat morning service after reading the story of Noah without knowing the Hebrew word for flood (מבוּל), or the story of Joseph without knowing the word for dream (חלוֹם). Divrei Hashavua has the potential to stimulate interest for everyone in the parsha, including those that often don't feel a connection with the Torah service. This program is one small step to help make our Conservative services more accessible to current and potential synagogue members. It might even inspire some people to participate in the Federation of Jewish Men’s Club’s Hebrew Literacy Program or to seek another Hebrew class.