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BS'D BARUCH DAYAN HA'EMETIt is with utmost sadness we announce the passing ofour dear father Harold Wise ob'm Husband of Marta Wise ob'm |
When the Holy Temple stood in Jerusalem, each Jew contributed an annual half-shekel to the Temple. The 1st of Adar marked the beginning of the collection of the shekalim. In commemoration, the Torah reading of the Shabbat that falls on or before Adar 1 is supplemented with the verses (Exodus 30:11-16) that relate G-d's commandment to Moses regarding the first giving of the half-shekel.
"Parshat Shekalim" is the first of four special readings added during or immediately before the month of Adar (the other three being "Zachor", "Parah" and "Hachodesh")
Links: The Shekalim Reading with commentary; Partner; Tzedakah: Charity
This Shabbat is Shabbat Mevarchim ("the Shabbat that blesses" the new month): a special prayer is recited blessing the Rosh Chodesh ("Head of the Month") of the upcoming month of Adar II, which will take place on Sunday and Monday.
Prior to the blessing, we announce the precise time of the molad, the "birth" of the new moon. See molad times.
The rich shall not give more, and the poor shall not give less (30:15)
People differ in their intellect, character, talent and sensitivity. But all are equal in the very basis of their bond with G‑d: their intrinsic commitment to Him. So while every man contributed to the making of the various components of the Sanctuary in accordance with their individual capacity, all gave equally of the silver of which its foundation was made. As regards the foundation of the relationship between man and G‑d, the rich man cannot give more, and the pauper cannot give less.
(The Lubavitcher Rebbe)