From the Desk of Rabbi Marcelo Bater  November 27/28, 2009   11 Kislev 5770

We had a wonderful turnout for our special “Be-Thankful” Thanksgiving event on Thursday morning.  Thanks to the many of you who participated!

Being that the theme for this week’s Kehilaton is being thankful, Judaism, as we all know, is very rooted in giving thanks to G-d.  One great example of this is the inclusion within our daily tefillot (prayers) of the following beautiful psalm:

Psalm 100

A Psalm of thanksgiving.

Shout joyfully to the Lord all you lands!

Worship the Lord in gladness;

Come before Him with joyous song.

Know that the Lord is G-d. It is He who fashioned us;

We are His people and the flock that He shepherds.

Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise;

Give thanks to Him and bless His name.

For the Lord is good.  His steadfast love is eternal;

And His faithfulness endures through all generations!

Likewise, Todah Rabbah (thanks very much) to you, dear readers, for taking the time to read our weekly “Kehilaton” messages which, we hope, help better prepare your spirits for experiencing the joy of the Sabbath Day!

Shabbat Shalom