The works of My hands are drowning in the sea, and you would utter song in My presence?
The works of My hands are drowning in the sea, and you would utter song in My presence?
“…one could not come near the other all through the night.” (Exodus 14:20)
When the Holy One was about to drown the Egyptians in the sea, Uzza, the heavenly prince of Egypt rose up and prostrated himself before the Holy One, saying “Master of the Universe, You created the world by the measure of mercy. Why then do You wish to drown my children?” The Holy One gathered the entirely heavenly household and said to them: You judge between Me and Uzza, the prince of Egypt. At that, the heavenly princes of the other nations began to speak up on behalf of Egypt.
When the angel Michael perceived this, he gave the sign to Gabriel, who in one swoop darted down to Egypt, where he pulled out a brick with its clay enclosing a dead infant who had been buried alive in the pyramid. He then came back, stood before the Holy One, and said: “Master of the Universe, thus did the Egyptians enslave your children.” The Holy One then sat in judgment over the Egyptians in accord with the measure of justice and drowned them in the sea.
In that instance, the ministering angels began to sing songs of praise before the Holy One, but He rebuked them, saying “The works of My hands are drowning in the sea, and you would utter song in My presence?!?” [Sanhedrin 39b / BoL 75:86]
Fri, March 29 2024
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Friday ,
MarMarch 29 , 2024Mini Minyan Led By Luke Wygodny
Friday, Mar 29th 5:30p to 6:00p
Mini Minyan (for ages 2-12) is a service for welcoming Shabbat with song and dance that is led by our Music Director Luke Wygodny. -
Friday ,
MarMarch 29 , 2024Potluck Shabbat Dinner & Kabbalat Shabbat at BHA Led by Luke Wygodny
Friday, Mar 29th 6:00p to 8:00p
Please join us for a pot-luck Shabbat dinner in the BHA common room. We will communally clean our space in anticipation of lighting the Shabbat candles followed by Kabbalat Shabbat services led by Luke Wygodny. -
Wednesday ,
AprApril 3 , 2024Morning Minyan at BHA and on Zoom
Wednesday, Apr 3rd 8:45a to 10:00a
Whether you have been davvening with tallis and tefillin for years or you don’t know how to say those words you just read, come and be part of this most intimate of Jewish liturgical moments! BHA Members will lead services at BHA and on Zoom -
Wednesday ,
AprApril 3 , 2024Masa LASS Class - 5th Grade & Up
Wednesday, Apr 3rd 4:30p to 6:00p
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Wednesday ,
AprApril 3 , 2024Ruach! A BHA Community Group
Wednesday, Apr 3rd 7:00p to 9:00p
Ruach is the perfect place to ask: Where do we and don’t we find connection to Judaism? What would make us feel more connected? Ruach offers a monthly gathering to ground us in the Jewish calendar, to celebrate life events of the members, to learn together, debate, support one another and ask questions.