Shabbat Shalom שבת שלום (November 7, 2022)
-Announcements
-Candle Lighting Times for Shabbat (Ontario, CA)
-Office Hours
-This week’s 10-Minute Torah
-Adult Torah Study
-Election Day
-Judaic Studies
-Veteran’s Day
-This week's Upcoming Shabbat services
-Hebrew School
-Family Learning Day
-Adult Hebrew Class
-Semi-Annual Congregation Meeting
-Mi Sheberach List
* Please note that for the time being, I will be using this email for synagogue correspondence. Unfortunately, due to recent issues we suspect that templesholomofontario.org email may have been compromised.
**For your convenience and information, Zoom links will be provided in separate emails for security purposes.
***We are updating our Mi Sheberach מי שברך list for those in need of healing. Please advise any changes. Thank you.
(Names are not published to respect people's privacy).
Shabbat Times for Ontario, California, USA
Candle lighting: 4:31pm on Friday, Nov 11
This week's Torah portion is Parashat Vayera
Havdalah (50 min): 5:39pm on Saturday, Nov 12
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שבת פרשת וירא
November 11 - י״ז חשון
Candle lighting 4:31
Shabbat ends 5:28
72 minutes 6:01
Office Hours this week:
Note different schedule due to special meetings:
Monday, November 7, 2022 9:30 am - 1:30pm
Thursday, November 10, 2022 1:30 pm – 7:30 pm (Board Meeting @ 7:30pm)
Friday, November 11, 2022 2:00pm - 8:00pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 8:00pm)
Monday, November 14, 2022 5:30 am - 7:30pm (Congregation Meeting @ 7:30pm)
Tuesday, November 1, 2022 9:30 am – 1:30 pm
Friday, November 4, 2022 2:00pm - 8:00pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 8:00pm)
(Subject to change. Please call for appointments)
This week's 10-Minute Torah (November 12, 2022):Parashat Vayera 5783 / פָּרָשַׁת וַיֵּרָא
12 November 2022 / 18 Cheshvan 5783
Parashat Vayera is the 4th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading.
Torah Portion: Genesis 18:1-22:24
Vayera (“He Appeared”) opens as guests inform Abraham that Sarah will give birth. Despite Abraham’s attempts to convince God otherwise, God destroys the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah. Sarah gives birth to Isaac, and Abraham sends away Hagar and Ishmael. At God’s command, Abraham prepares to sacrifice Isaac, but an angel of God tells Abraham to offer a ram instead. [1]
Triennial year 1
1: 18:1-5 · 5 p’sukim ·
2: 18:6-8 · 3 p’sukim ·
3: 18:9-14 · 6 p’sukim ·
4: 18:15-21 · 7 p’sukim ·
5: 18:22-26 · 5 p’sukim ·
6: 18:27-30 · 4 p’sukim ·
7: 18:31-33 · 3 p’sukim ·
maf: 18:31-33 · 3 p’sukim ·
Haftarah for Ashkenazim: II Kings 4:1-37 · 37 p’sukim
Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary
Soncino Chumash: pp. 63 - 66 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 63 - 76)
Artscroll Chumash: pp. 78 - 85 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 78 - 105)
Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 99 - 104 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 99 - 122)
Adult Torah Study Class
Next Session: Monday, November 7 at 7:30 pm PT
Zoom Links sent in separate email Monday morning. Please reply if you do not receive them.
Parashat Vayera 5783 / פָּרָשַׁת וַיֵּרָא
12 November 2022 / 18 Cheshvan 5783
Parashat Vayera is the 4th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading.
Torah Portion: Genesis 18:1-22:24
Vayera (“He Appeared”) opens as guests inform Abraham that Sarah will give birth. Despite Abraham’s attempts to convince God otherwise, God destroys the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah. Sarah gives birth to Isaac, and Abraham sends away Hagar and Ishmael. At God’s command, Abraham prepares to sacrifice Isaac, but an angel of God tells Abraham to offer a ram instead. [1]
Triennial year 1
1: 18:1-5 · 5 p’sukim ·
2: 18:6-8 · 3 p’sukim ·
3: 18:9-14 · 6 p’sukim ·
4: 18:15-21 · 7 p’sukim ·
5: 18:22-26 · 5 p’sukim ·
6: 18:27-30 · 4 p’sukim ·
7: 18:31-33 · 3 p’sukim ·
maf: 18:31-33 · 3 p’sukim ·
Haftarah for Ashkenazim: II Kings 4:1-37 · 37 p’sukim
Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary
Soncino Chumash: pp. 63 - 66 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 63 - 76)
Artscroll Chumash: pp. 78 - 85 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 78 - 105)
Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 99 - 104 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 99 - 122)
Election Day
Tuesday, November 8, 2022
United States elections, 2022
Judaic Studies
Next session: Thursday, November 17 @ 7:30pm
November 10 session preempted for Board Meeting
Come join us for a lively discussion of various topics on Judaica. The current topic is Pirkei Avot.
Veterans Day
Friday, November 11, 2022
Upcoming Services
Shabbat Ma'ariv Service Friday, November 11, 2022 @ 8:00 pm
Shabbat Shachrit Service Saturday, November 12, 2022 @ 10:00 am (Note 10am start time)
Zoom Links sent in separate email Friday afternoon. Please reply if you do not receive them.
Parashat Vayera 5783 / פָּרָשַׁת וַיֵּרָא
12 November 2022 / 18 Cheshvan 5783
Parashat Vayera is the 4th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading.
Torah Portion: Genesis 18:1-22:24
Vayera (“He Appeared”) opens as guests inform Abraham that Sarah will give birth. Despite Abraham’s attempts to convince God otherwise, God destroys the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah. Sarah gives birth to Isaac, and Abraham sends away Hagar and Ishmael. At God’s command, Abraham prepares to sacrifice Isaac, but an angel of God tells Abraham to offer a ram instead. [1]
Triennial year 1
1: 18:1-5 · 5 p’sukim ·
2: 18:6-8 · 3 p’sukim ·
3: 18:9-14 · 6 p’sukim ·
4: 18:15-21 · 7 p’sukim ·
5: 18:22-26 · 5 p’sukim ·
6: 18:27-30 · 4 p’sukim ·
7: 18:31-33 · 3 p’sukim ·
maf: 18:31-33 · 3 p’sukim ·
Haftarah for Ashkenazim: II Kings 4:1-37 · 37 p’sukim
Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary
Soncino Chumash: pp. 63 - 66 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 63 - 76)
Artscroll Chumash: pp. 78 - 85 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 78 - 105)
Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 99 - 104 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 99 - 122)
*Note that we are now doing the Triennial reading for our Shabbat Torah services. 5783 will be Triennial Year 1
**We are holding live Shabbat services back in the synagogue. We will still continue to broadcast on Zoom for those unable to come to the sanctuary. Please call the office for more information if you'd like to attend.
Hebrew School at Temple Sholom of Ontario
Next Hebrew School will be Sunday, November 13, 2022.
First Session Sunday 10:00am - 10:40am
Second Session Sunday 10:50am - 11:30am
Hebrew school is back on at Temple Sholom of Ontario. We will continue in the fall hold classes virtually on Sundays starting at 10:00am PT. There will be two sessions, 40 minutes each, with a 10 minute break in between.
Details will follow soon.
The first session will focus on Hebrew reading and prayers. We will read from the week's Torah portion using a Chumash and an online site. Besides the main prayers used in our services, we will also learn Torah and Haftarah blessings.
The second session will be a general learning session of that weekly sedrah/portion. We will also discuss notable Jewish personalities, from celebrities to prophets and kings. There will also be special topics such as gossip and evolution.
Please let us know if you'd like to join us and of course if you have any questions.
Special Family Sunday School/Learning Day
Next Learning Day will be on November 20
We are going to have our next Learning Day
The program will include classes and activities for children and their parents. Rabbi Stephen (me) will be doing a special program for children over 11 and their parents. Two Sunday School teachers will be offering programs for children ages four to eleven to learn prayers, Bible stories, art, and a time for constructive play with other children. At approximately 11:30 am everyone will join together to enjoy a bagel brunch.
Adult Hebrew Reading Course
Sunday, November 13, 11:45 am – 12:45 am
A new Hebrew Reading course from NJOP.
Also, People have been asking for more practice in Hebrew Reading. We are planning a Hebrew reading course that will help you understand the prayers as well
We are updating our Mi Sheberach מי שברך list for those in need of healing. Next week the list will be edited. Please advise any changes. Thank you.
(Names will no longer be published to respect people's privacy).
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