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4worldlovers: We are located in the beautiful ocean side city of Rancho Palos Verdes, California and we are the center of Jewish life in the South Bay for many. At Congregation Ner Tamid, we share in each other's joys and comfort one another in our sorrows. Our doors are open wide to all who wish to participate in our services and programming and we embrace all who seek to join with us. Our celebration of Jewish life includes the broadest range of quality programs and compelling experiences for people of all ages.

CNT is Open! Our offices and the building are open. Shabbat services are now taking place again in the Sanctuary.

4worldlovers: ...the Hebrew word for home transcends a simple structure, as it also means a state of mind.

For our members, CTJ is not only a house of prayer, learning, and gathering but it is also an experience that transforms our souls and deepens our lives.

We are a lifelong, egalitarian community comprised of visionary leaders who assist our families of all makeups and backgrounds in finding a sacred, safe place to connect to Judaism and to others.

We would be so honored for you to join us on our journey.

אין כמו בבית - Ayn k’mo babayit - there truly is no place like home.

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Saturday, June 24, 9:30am - Shabbat Services & Kiddush in honor of Rabbi Lefkowitz


A more literal translation of this verse would read: “Moses told the Israelites to do the Passover (sacrifice).”


Why, after having received the commandment to bring the annual sacrifice in Exodus 12:27, do the Israelites need prompting from Moses to bring it again?


Why does Moses “instruct” or “tell” and not “command” the Israelites to bring the Passover offering?

We know from Joshua 5:2-7 that the Israelites had not been circumcised in the Wilderness and from Exodus 12:48 that no uncircumcised man may eat from the Passover offering. Maybe the Israelites did not know whether they should bring the sacrifice, as they were uncircumcised.

This explains why Moses “tells” them to bring the sacrifice, rather than commanding them to do so. They had already received the commandment and needed a reminder, not another commandment, to bring the Passover offering.

In this episode, Moses teaches us a subtle lesson about leadership. He knows the Israelites have the best intentions and do not wish to ignore God’s commandment to bring the Paschal offering. After all, this is the sacrifice that expresses membership of the Israelite community. Given their circumstance, they want confirmation that they are permitted to bring it, despite their circumcision status. Had Moses responded angrily or forcefully, he might have turned the people off from God and Judaism. He reminds them gently and reassures them that they indeed belong among the Israelite nation.