Today's Vote is between a midrashic interpretation of a verse from Song of Songs and a passage from Pirkei Avot (Ethics of our Ancestors), both about Torah.
Song of Songs Rabbah 1:2 (A midrash in which the words of Torah are likened to waters)
vs.
Pirkei Avot 6:1 (Rabbi Meir said: One who occupies themself with Torah for its own sake acquires many benefits)
Remember, voting closes at 9am tomorrow morning! We will report the winner in our noon email tomorrow, which will also include the next match-up.
We hope you enjoy!
Rabbi Scott Nagel & Cantor Sarah Beck-Berman
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Congregation Beth Ahabah 1121 West Franklin Street Richmond, VA 23220
Shabbat Service led by Bar/Bat/B. Mitzvah Shabbat, May 3rd 5:00p to 6:00p This Shabbat service is only open to members of Congregation Beth Ahabah and guests invited by the family of the Bar/Bat/B. Mitzvah.
We celebrate as a congregation the coming of age of one of our members with a joyful Shabbat service and Torah reading.
Services at 10am are Shabbat Shacharit (morning) services, and those at 5pm are Shabbat Minchah (afternoon) services ending with Havdalah.
Please note that any family celebration following this Saturday service is only for the family’s invited guests.
