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Calendar This is an overview of upcoming events. Details of each event are below Sunday, 28 July 2024-Adult Hebrew Wednesday, 31 July 2024-Torah Study Thursday, 1 August 2024- Judaic Studies Friday & Saturday, 2 & 3 August 2024 -Shabbat Services Sunday, 4 August 2024-Adult Hebrew Wednesday, 7 August 2024-Torah Study Thursday, 8 August 2024- Board Meeting Friday & Saturday, 9 & 10 August 2024 -Shabbat Services Tuesday, 13 August 2024 -Tish'a B'Av Services Wednesday, 14 August 2024-Torah Study Thursday, 15 August 2024- Judaic Studies Friday & Saturday, 16 & 17 August 2024 -Shabbat Services Sunday, 18 August 2024-Adult Hebrew Wednesday, 21 August 2024-Torah Study Thursday, 22 August 2024- Judaic Studies Friday & Saturday, 23 & 24 August 2024 -Shabbat Services We are now offering Zelle for payments and donations! Use this email: treasurer@templesholomofontario.org Please note what the payment is for. Thank you. Psalm 121 שִׁ֗יר לַֽמַּ֫עֲל֥וֹת אֶשָּׂ֣א עֵ֭ינַי אֶל־הֶהָרִ֑ים מֵ֝אַ֗יִן יָבֹ֥א עֶזְרִֽי׃ A song for ascents. I turn my eyes to the mountains; from where will my help come? עֶ֭זְרִי מֵעִ֣ם יְהֹוָ֑ה עֹ֝שֵׂ֗ה שָׁמַ֥יִם וָאָֽרֶץ׃ My help comes from the LORD, maker of heaven and earth. אַל־יִתֵּ֣ן לַמּ֣וֹט רַגְלֶ֑ךָ אַל־יָ֝נ֗וּם שֹׁמְרֶֽךָ׃ He will not let your foot give way; your guardian will not slumber; הִנֵּ֣ה לֹֽא־יָ֭נוּם וְלֹ֣א יִישָׁ֑ן שׁ֝וֹמֵ֗ר יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃ See, the guardian of Israel neither slumbers nor sleeps! יְהֹוָ֥ה שֹׁמְרֶ֑ךָ יְהֹוָ֥ה צִ֝לְּךָ֗ עַל־יַ֥ד יְמִינֶֽךָ׃ The LORD is your guardian, the LORD is your protection at your right hand. יוֹמָ֗ם הַשֶּׁ֥מֶשׁ לֹֽא־יַכֶּ֗כָּה וְיָרֵ֥חַ בַּלָּֽיְלָה׃ By day the sun will not strike you, nor the moon by night. יְֽהֹוָ֗ה יִשְׁמׇרְךָ֥ מִכׇּל־רָ֑ע יִ֝שְׁמֹ֗ר אֶת־נַפְשֶֽׁךָ׃ The LORD will guard you from all harm; He will guard your life. יְֽהֹוָ֗ה יִשְׁמׇר־צֵאתְךָ֥ וּבוֹאֶ֑ךָ מֵ֝עַתָּ֗ה וְעַד־עוֹלָֽם׃ {פ} The LORD will guard your going and coming now and forever. Announcements -Office Hours -This week’s 10-Minute -Events -Candle Lighting Times for Shabbat (Ontario, CA) -Shabbat Services -School *For your information, I have included below my schedule, including office hours for the next two weeks and specific classes in which I am involved. **For your convenience and information, Zoom links will be provided in separate emails for security purposes. ***I continue to update our Mi Sheberach מי שברך  list for those in need of healing. For your convenience, I am attaching this revised list to this email that only goes to members of Temple Sholom of Ontario . Thank you. Office Hours for the next few weeks: Going forward, I am planning on conducting Hebrew School from my office and making Sunday an office day to be more available. Sunday, July 28 , 2024 9:00am - 2:00pm ( Adult Hebrew 10:30am - 11:30am, tentative) Friday, August 2, 2024 1:30pm - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) Sunday, August 4 , 2024 9:00am - 2:30pm ( Adult Hebrew 10:30am - 11:30am ? ) Thursday, August 8, 2024 1:00pm - 7:00pm (Board Meeting @ 7:00pm) Friday, August 9, 2024 1:30pm - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) Sunday, August 11 , 2024 9:00am - 2:30pm ( Adult Hebrew 10:30am - 11:30am ) Tuesday, August 13 , 2024 9:00am - 12:30pm ( Tish'a B'Av Shacharit Service 9:30am - 12:00noon ) Friday, August 16, 2024 1:30pm - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) Sunday, August 18 , 2024 9:00am - 2:30pm ( Adult Hebrew 10:30am - 11:30am ) (Subject to change. Please call for appointments) D'var Torah for Parashat Matot-Masei 5784 פָּרָשַׁת מַּטּוֹת־מַסְעֵי 3 August 2024 / 28 Tamuz 5784 10-Minute Torah on YouTube Adult Torah Study Class Next Session: Wednesday, July 31 at 7:30 pm PT Zoom Links sent in separate email Wednesday morning. Please reply if you do not receive them. Parashat Matot-Masei 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת מַּטּוֹת־מַסְעֵי 3 August 2024 / 28 Tamuz 5784 10-Minute Torah on YouTube Parashat Matot-Masei is the 42nd and 43rd weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion:  Numbers 30:2-36:13 Matot (“Tribes”) opens with laws about vows, and continues to describe the Israelites’ war against the Midianites and the allocation of spoils. The tribes of Reuben and Gad request to dwell outside of the Land of Israel, and Moses acquiesces on the condition that they help conquer it. Masei (“Travels”), the final Torah portion in the Book of Numbers, opens with a list of places that the Israelites traveled in the desert. God commands the Israelites to destroy idolatry in the Land of Israel, outlines Israel’s boundaries, and details the laws of cities of refuge for accidental killers.  [1] Commentary and Divrei Torah   Sefaria      OU Torah    Jewish Theological Seminary    American Jewish University Hertz Chumash: pp. 707 – 716 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 702 – 724) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 910 – 921 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 900 – 935) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 949 – 957 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 941 – 967) Judaic Studies Next session: Thursday, August 1 ,  2024 @ 7:30pm Shabbat Times for Ontario, California, USA 🕯️ Candle lighting  / הדלקת נרות Friday, August 2 ⋅ 7:31 pm ✨ Havdalah  (50 min) / הבדלה - 50 דקות Saturday, August 3 ⋅ 8:30 pm Powered by Hebcal Shabbat Times Upcoming Services Shabbat Ma'ariv Service Friday, August 2, 2024 @ 7:30 pm  Shabbat Shacharit / שַׁבָּת Saturday, August 3, 2024  @ 9:30 am   Shabbat Zoom Links sent in a separate email Friday afternoon.    Please reply if you do not receive them. We are now incorporating guitar accompaniment with our Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv Parashat Matot-Masei 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת מַּטּוֹת־מַסְעֵי 3 August 2024 / 28 Tamuz 5784 Parashat Matot-Masei is the 42nd and 43rd weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion:  Numbers 32:1-33: 49 Triennial year 2 1:  32:1-4  · 4 p’sukim   2:  32:5-19  · 15 p’sukim   3:  32:20-27  · 8 p’sukim   4:  32:28-42  · 15 p’sukim   5:  33:1-6  · 6 p’sukim   6:  33:7-36  · 30 p’sukim   7:  33:37-49  · 13 p’sukim   maf:  36:11-13  · 3 p’sukim   Haftarah for Ashkenazim:  Jeremiah 2:4-28 ,  3:4  · 26 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah   Sefaria      OU Torah    Jewish Theological Seminary    American Jewish University Hertz Chumash: pp. 707 – 716 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 702 – 724) Hebrew School at Temple Sholom of Ontario    See you in the fall! We're on break for the summer. Adult Hebrew Class! Sunday, August 4 @ 10:30am -11:30am We are going to start our Adult Hebrew class on Sundays, from 10:30am until 11:30am. We will use the NJOP Crash Hebrew reading course.  We've used it in the past and it's very effective.  Please let me know if you have any questions. Tish’a B’Av 2024 / תִּשְׁעָה בְּאָב 5784 The Ninth of Av ✡️ Tish’a B’Av for Hebrew Year 5784 begins at sundown on Monday, 12 August 2024 and ends at nightfall on Tuesday, 13 August 2024 . Tisha B’Av (Hebrew: תשעה באב or ט׳ באב, “the Ninth of Av,”) is an annual fast day in Judaism, named for the ninth day (Tisha) of the month of Av in the Hebrew calendar. The fast commemorates the destruction of both the First Temple and Second Temple in Jerusalem, which occurred about 655 years apart, but on the same Hebrew calendar date. Tisha B’Av is never observed on Shabbat. If the 9th of Av falls on a Saturday, the fast is postponed until the 10th of Av. Erev Tish’a B’Av / עֶרֶב תִּשְׁעָה בְּאָב Monday, 12 August 2024 / 8 Av 5784 Megillah 1: Lamentations 1:1-22 · 22 p’sukim 2: Lamentations 2:1-22 · 22 p’sukim 3: Lamentations 3:1-66 · 66 p’sukim 4: Lamentations 4:1-22 · 22 p’sukim 5: Lamentations 5:1-22 · 22 p’sukim Tish’a B’Av / תִּשְׁעָה בְּאָב Tuesday, 13 August 2024 / 9 Av 5784 Torah Portion: Deuteronomy 4:25-40 1: Deuteronomy 4:25-29 · 5 p’sukim 2: Deuteronomy 4:30-35 · 6 p’sukim 3: Deuteronomy 4:36-40 · 5 p’sukim Haftarah: Jeremiah 8:13-9:23 · 34 p’sukim Tish’a B’Av (Mincha) / תִּשְׁעָה בְּאָב מִנחָה Tuesday, 13 August 2024 / 9 Av 5784 Torah Portion: Exodus 32:11-14 , 34:1-10 1: Exodus 32:11-14 · 4 p’sukim 2: Exodus 34:1-3 · 3 p’sukim maf: Exodus 34:4-10 · 7 p’sukim Haftarah: Isaiah 55:6-56:8 · 16 p’sukim Tu B’Av 2024 / טוּ בְּאָב 5784 Minor Jewish holiday of love ❤️ Tu B’Av for Hebrew Year 5784 begins at sundown on Sunday, 18 August 2024 and ends at nightfall on Monday, 19 August 2024 . Tu B’Av (Hebrew: ט״ו באב, the fifteenth of the month Av) is a minor Jewish holiday. In modern-day Israel, it is celebrated as a holiday of love (חג האהבה Ḥag HaAhava). It has been said to be an auspicious day for weddings. * The titles in blue and underlined are "hyperlinks". If you click on any of those, it will lead to that site/URL. The hyperlink gives a descriptive title with the actual link embedded in that title. Anyone who is concerned about clicking a link or hyperlink can access any of these resources by going to my website, www.modernrabbistephen.com . You can find them in the "Blog" and "Videos" sections, as well as the "Instagram Links" by clicking on the various pictures.

10-Minute Torah on YouTube Parashat Matot-Masei 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת מַּטּוֹת־מַסְעֵי 3 August 2024 / 28 Tamuz 5784 Parashat Matot-Masei is the 42nd and 43rd weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion:  Numbers 30:2-36:13 Matot (“Tribes”) opens with laws about vows, and continues to describe the Israelites’ war against the Midianites and the allocation of spoils. The tribes of Reuben and Gad request to dwell outside of the Land of Israel, and Moses acquiesces on the condition that they help conquer it. Masei (“Travels”), the final Torah portion in the Book of Numbers, opens with a list of places that the Israelites traveled in the desert. God commands the Israelites to destroy idolatry in the Land of Israel, outlines Israel’s boundaries, and details the laws of cities of refuge for accidental killers.  [1] Triennial year 2 1:  32:1-4   · 4 p’sukim   2:  32:5-19   · 15 p’sukim   3:  32:20-27   · 8 p’sukim   4:  32:28-42   · 15 p’sukim   5:  33:1-6   · 6 p’sukim   6:  33:7-36   · 30 p’sukim   7:  33:37-49   · 13 p’sukim   maf:  36:11-13   · 3 p’sukim   Haftarah for Ashkenazim:  Jeremiah 2:4-28 ,  3:4   · 26 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah   Sefaria      OU Torah    Jewish Theological Seminary    American Jewish University   Hertz Chumash: pp. 707 – 716 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 702 – 724) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 910 – 921 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 900 – 935) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 949 – 957 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 941 – 967)   In our Triennial portion, we study the apportioning of land outside the expected boundaries of Eretz Yisrael  and a recap of the journeys during the forty years in the wilderness.  This latter recounting of places where they camped are actually euphemisms of sorts for events that took place there. But let’s draw our attention to the first section of our reading. Israel is getting ready to capture the land from the east, from what is now Jordan.  The tribes of Reuben and Gad, being herders, are attracted to the land being especially conducive to their livelihood.  They ask Moses to grant them land in that location, that is, where they are now.  Moses responds with concern that being busy with settling that land, they won’t be available to help conquer Israel proper.  They assure him that they will set up stall for their animals and cities for their children and wives and then join the campaign. We have discussed how Torah has no superfluous comments; every word, every verse is pertinent. Many sages have put their attention on how Reuben and Gad phrased their request: they mentioned stables for their animals before  setting up cities for their children and spouses.  Perhaps this caught Moses’ attention as well, hence getting their commitment to join the cause. Perhaps, also, is how two of the clans of Manasseh got involved.  They aren’t mentioned in requesting land there, but they are mentioned when Moses finally gives consent.  So perhaps Moses thought it might be a good idea to have part Manasseh there to sort of “keep an eye on them.”  Interesting topic for analysis.   Parashat Matot-Masei 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת מַּטּוֹת־מַסְעֵי 3 de agosto de 2024 / 28 Tamuz 5784   Parashat Matot-Masei es la porción semanal 42 y 43 de la Torá en el ciclo judío anual de lectura de la Torá. Porción de la Torá: Números 30:2-36:13 Matot (“Tribus”) comienza con leyes sobre los votos y continúa describiendo la guerra de los israelitas contra los madianitas y la distribución del botín. Las tribus de Rubén y Gad solicitan habitar fuera de la Tierra de Israel, y Moisés accede con la condición de que ayuden a conquistarla. Masei (“Viajes”), la última porción de la Torá en el Libro de Números, comienza con una lista de lugares a los que viajaron los israelitas en el desierto. Dios ordena a los israelitas que destruyan la idolatría en la Tierra de Israel, describe los límites de Israel y detalla las leyes de las ciudades de refugio para asesinos accidentales. [1] Trienal año 2 1: 32:1-4 · 4 pesukim 2: 32:5-19 · 15 pesukim 3: 32:20-27 · 8 pesukim 4: 32:28-42 · 15 pesukim 5: 33:1-6 · 6 pesukim 6: 33:7-36 · 30 pesukim 7: 33:37-49 · 13 pesukim maf: 36:11-13 · 3 pesukim Haftará para los Ashkenazim: Jeremías 2:4-28, 3:4 · 26 p’sukim Comentario y Divrei Torá Sefaria OU Torah Seminario Teológico Judío Universidad Judía Americana   Hertz Chumash: págs. 707 – 716 Trienal Año 2 (Kriyah completa págs. 702 – 724) Artscroll Chumash: págs. 910 – 921 Trienal Año 2 (Kriyah completa págs. 900 – 935) Etz Jaim Jumash: págs. 949 – 957 Año Trienal 2 (Kriyah completa págs. 941 – 967)   En nuestra porción trienal, estudiamos el reparto de tierras fuera de los límites esperados de Eretz Israel y un resumen de los viajes durante los cuarenta años en el desierto. Este último relato de los lugares donde acamparon son en realidad una especie de eufemismos para los eventos que tuvieron lugar allí. Pero llamemos nuestra atención a la primera sección de nuestra lectura. Israel se está preparando para capturar la tierra del este, de lo que hoy es Jordania. Las tribus de Rubén y Gad, al ser pastores, se sienten atraídas por la tierra que es especialmente propicia para su sustento. Piden a Moisés que les conceda tierras en ese lugar, es decir, donde se encuentran ahora. Moisés responde con preocupación de que, al estar ocupados colonizando esa tierra, no estarán disponibles para ayudar a conquistar a Israel propiamente dicho. Le aseguran que montarán establos para sus animales y ciudades para sus hijos y esposas y luego se unirán a la campaña. Hemos discutido cómo la Torá no tiene comentarios superfluos; cada palabra, cada verso es pertinente. Muchos sabios han puesto su atención en cómo Rubén y Gad expresaron su petición: mencionaron establos para sus animales antes de establecer ciudades para sus hijos y cónyuges. Quizás esto también llamó la atención de Moisés, lo que provocó su compromiso de unirse a la causa. Quizás también fue así como se involucraron dos de los clanes de Manasés. No se los menciona al solicitar tierras allí, pero se los menciona cuando Moisés finalmente da su consentimiento. Entonces, tal vez Moisés pensó que podría ser una buena idea tener a Manasés allí para "vigilarlos". Interesante tema para el análisis.

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Calendar This is an overview of upcoming events. Details of each event are below Sunday, 21 July 2024-Hadassah Presentation Wednesday, 24 July 2024-Torah Study Thursday, 25 July 2024- Judaic Studies Friday & Saturday, 26 & 27 July 2024 -Shabbat Services Sunday, 28 July 2024-Adult Hebrew Wednesday, 31 July 2024-Torah Study Thursday, 1 August 2024- Judaic Studies Friday & Saturday, 2 & 3 August 2024 -Shabbat Services Sunday, 4 August 2024-Adult Hebrew Wednesday, 7 August 2024-Torah Study Thursday, 8 August 2024- Board Meeting Friday & Saturday, 2 & 3 August 2024 -Shabbat Services We are now offering Zelle for payments and donations! Use this email: treasurer@templesholomofontario.org Please note what the payment is for. Thank you. Psalm 121 שִׁ֗יר לַֽמַּ֫עֲל֥וֹת אֶשָּׂ֣א עֵ֭ינַי אֶל־הֶהָרִ֑ים מֵ֝אַ֗יִן יָבֹ֥א עֶזְרִֽי׃ A song for ascents. I turn my eyes to the mountains; from where will my help come? עֶ֭זְרִי מֵעִ֣ם יְהֹוָ֑ה עֹ֝שֵׂ֗ה שָׁמַ֥יִם וָאָֽרֶץ׃ My help comes from the LORD, maker of heaven and earth. אַל־יִתֵּ֣ן לַמּ֣וֹט רַגְלֶ֑ךָ אַל־יָ֝נ֗וּם שֹׁמְרֶֽךָ׃ He will not let your foot give way; your guardian will not slumber; הִנֵּ֣ה לֹֽא־יָ֭נוּם וְלֹ֣א יִישָׁ֑ן שׁ֝וֹמֵ֗ר יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃ See, the guardian of Israel neither slumbers nor sleeps! יְהֹוָ֥ה שֹׁמְרֶ֑ךָ יְהֹוָ֥ה צִ֝לְּךָ֗ עַל־יַ֥ד יְמִינֶֽךָ׃ The LORD is your guardian, the LORD is your protection at your right hand. יוֹמָ֗ם הַשֶּׁ֥מֶשׁ לֹֽא־יַכֶּ֗כָּה וְיָרֵ֥חַ בַּלָּֽיְלָה׃ By day the sun will not strike you, nor the moon by night. יְֽהֹוָ֗ה יִשְׁמׇרְךָ֥ מִכׇּל־רָ֑ע יִ֝שְׁמֹ֗ר אֶת־נַפְשֶֽׁךָ׃ The LORD will guard you from all harm; He will guard your life. יְֽהֹוָ֗ה יִשְׁמׇר־צֵאתְךָ֥ וּבוֹאֶ֑ךָ מֵ֝עַתָּ֗ה וְעַד־עוֹלָֽם׃ {פ} The LORD will guard your going and coming now and forever. Announcements -Office Hours -This week’s 10-Minute -Events -Candle Lighting Times for Shabbat (Ontario, CA) -Shabbat Services -School *For your information, I have included below my schedule, including office hours for the next two weeks and specific classes in which I am involved. **For your convenience and information, Zoom links will be provided in separate emails for security purposes. ***I continue to update our Mi Sheberach מי שברך  list for those in need of healing. For your convenience, I am attaching this revised list to this email that only goes to members of Temple Sholom of Ontario . Thank you. Office Hours for the next few weeks: Going forward, I am planning on conducting Hebrew School from my office and making Sunday an office day to be more available. Sunday, July 21 , 2024 10:00am - 3:00pm (Adult Hebrew 10:00am - 11:00am tentative & 1:00pm - 2:00pm Hadassah event) Friday, July 26, 2024 1:30pm - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) Sunday, July 28 , 2024 9:00am - 2:00pm ( Adult Hebrew 10:30am - 11:30am, tentative) Friday, August 2, 2024 1:30pm - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) Sunday, August 4 , 2024 9:00am - 2:30pm ( Adult Hebrew 10:30am - 11:30am ) Friday, August 2, 2024 1:30pm - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) Sunday, August 4 , 2024 9:00am - 2:30pm ( Adult Hebrew 10:30am - 11:30am ) (Subject to change. Please call for appointments) D'var Torah for Parashat Pinchas 5784 פָּרָשַׁת פִּינְחָס 27 July 2024 / 21 Tamuz 5784 D'var Torah on YouTube Adult Torah Study Class Next Session: Wednesday, July 24 at 7:30 pm PT Zoom Links sent in separate email Wednesday morning. Please reply if you do not receive them. Parashat Pinchas 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת פִּינְחָס 27 July 2024 / 21 Tamuz 5784 Parashat Pinchas is the 41st weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion:  Numbers 25:10-30:1 Pinchas opens with God’s promise of a “covenant of peace” for the zealot Pinchas, followed by a census. The daughters of Tzelofchad request and receive new laws regarding inheritance. God instructs Moses to prepare Joshua for leadership, and God describes sacrifices brought daily and on special occasions.  [1] Commentary and Divrei Torah  Sefaria    OU Torah    Jewish Theological Seminary   American Jewish University  Hertz Chumash: pp. 690 – 695 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 686 – 698) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 838 – 831 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 838 – 837) Judaic Studies Next session: Thursday, July 25 ,  2024 @ 7:30pm Discussing Solomon Schecter and the Conservative Movement Shabbat Times for Ontario, California, USA 🕯️ Candle lighting  / הדלקת נרות Friday, July 19 ⋅ 7:42 pm ✨ Havdalah  (50 min) / הבדלה - 50 דקות Saturday, July 20 ⋅ 8:42 pm Powered by Hebcal Shabbat Times Upcoming Services Shabbat Ma'ariv Service Friday, July 19, 2024 @ 7:30 pm  Shabbat Shacharit / שַׁבָּת Saturday, July 20, 2024  @ 9:30 am   Shabbat Zoom Links sent in a separate email Friday afternoon.    Please reply if you do not receive them. We are now incorporating guitar accompaniment with our Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv Parashat Pinchas 5784 /  פָּרָשַׁת פִּינְחָס 27 July 2024 / 21 Tamuz 5784 Parashat Pinchas is the 41st weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion Triennial Year 2:  Numbers 26:52-28:1 5 Triennial year 2 1:  26:52-56  · 5 p’sukim   2:  26:57-62  · 6 p’sukim   3:  26:63-27:5  · 8 p’sukim   4:  27:6-14  · 9 p’sukim   5:  27:15-23  · 9 p’sukim   6:  28:1-10  · 10 p’sukim   7:  28:11-15  · 5 p’sukim  maf:  29:35-30:1  · 6 p’sukim   Haftarah*:  Jeremiah 1:1-2:3  · 22 p’sukim  *Pinchas occurring after 17 Tammuz  Hertz Chumash: pp. 710 – 713   Commentary and Divrei Torah  ·       Sefaria    OU Torah    Jewish Theological Seminary   American Jewish University  Hertz Chumash: pp. 690 – 695 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 686 – 698)) Hebrew School at Temple Sholom of Ontario    See you in the fall! We're on break for the summer. Adult Hebrew Class! Sunday, July 28 10:30am -11:30am Due to the event this Sunday and preparation, we are going to start our Adult Hebrew class on Sunday, July 28 from 10:30am until 11:30am. We will use the NJOP Crash Hebrew reading course.  We've used it in the past and it's very effective.  Please let me know if you have any questions. * The titles in blue and underlined are "hyperlinks". If you click on any of those, it will lead to that site/URL. The hyperlink gives a descriptive title with the actual link embedded in that title. Anyone who is concerned about clicking a link or hyperlink can access any of these resources by going to my website, www.modernrabbistephen.com . You can find them in the "Blog" and "Videos" sections, as well as the "Instagram Links" by clicking on the various pictures.

D'var Torah on YouTube Parashat Pinchas is the 41st weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion:  Numbers 25:10-30:1 Pinchas opens with God’s promise of a “covenant of peace” for the zealot Pinchas, followed by a census. The daughters of Tzelofchad request and receive new laws regarding inheritance. God instructs Moses to prepare Joshua for leadership, and God describes sacrifices brought daily and on special occasions.  [1] Triennial year 2 1:  26:52-56   · 5 p’sukim   2:  26:57-62   · 6 p’sukim   3:  26:63-27:5   · 8 p’sukim   4:  27:6-14   · 9 p’sukim   5:  27:15-23   · 9 p’sukim   6:  28:1-10   · 10 p’sukim   7:  28:11-15   · 5 p’sukim  maf:  29:35-30:1   · 6 p’sukim   Haftarah*:  Jeremiah 1:1-2:3   · 22 p’sukim  *Pinchas occurring after 17 Tammuz   Hertz Chumash: pp. 710 – 713 Commentary and Divrei Torah  Sefaria    OU Torah    Jewish Theological Seminary   American Jewish University   Hertz Chumash: pp. 690 – 695 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 686 – 698) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 884 – 891 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 876 – 899) In this parashat we have the first recorded instance of women’s rights. Ancient societies, even some today, value and prefer sons over daughters.  Sons are physically and genetically stronger so they can do the heavy lifting of making a living by herding animals and farming in ancient societies. They are the ones who go to war to deter aggression by a conquering enemy. Women were relegated to household chores and raising children.  They are the weaker sex with maternal instincts. Judaism is almost alone in honoring women for the necessary morality and ethics needed to raise children with good character. Women being excused from positive, time-based mitzvoth has been mischaracterized as them being inferior, rather than allowing them the opportunity to be able to provide proper rearing. Our portion contains the story of a group of women, each one named individually, who approach Moses and Aaron, and Hashem, with a request.  Their father died without sons so how do we reconcile his inheritance?  Why shouldn’t it go to his daughters?  Hashem wholeheartedly agrees and we now have a precedent in ancient inheritance laws. Notice the flow of our parashat: Pinchas’ actions in standing up for Hashem and the commandments of the covenant earn him and his descendants the honor of the High Priesthood.  The daughters’ of Tzelofchad respectful request earn them the honor of a new commandment. A lesson in devotion to us all.   Parashat Pinjás 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת פִּינְחָס 27 de julio de 2024 / 21 Tamuz 5784   Parashat Pinjás es la porción número 41 semanal de la Torá en el ciclo anual judío de lectura de la Torá. Porción de la Torá: Números 25:10-30:1 Pinjás comienza con la promesa de Dios de un “pacto de paz” para el fanático Pinjás, seguido de un censo. Las hijas de Tzelofchad solicitan y reciben nuevas leyes en materia de herencia. Dios instruye a Moisés para que prepare a Josué para el liderazgo, y Dios describe los sacrificios que se realizan diariamente y en ocasiones especiales. [1] Trienal año 2 1: 26:52-56 · 5 pesukim 2: 26:57-62 · 6 pesukim 3: 26:63-27:5 · 8 pesukim 4: 27:6-14 · 9 pesukim 5: 27:15-23 · 9 pesukim 6: 28:1-10 · 10 pesukim 7: 28:11-15 · 5 pesukim maf: 29:35-30:1 · 6 pesukim Haftará*: Jeremías 1:1-2:3 · 22 p’sukim *Pinjás que ocurren después de 17 Tammuz Hertz Jumash: págs. 710 – 713   Hertz Chumash: págs. 690 – 695 Trienal Año 2 (Kriyah completa págs. 686 – 698) Artscroll Chumash: págs. 838 – 831 Trienal Año 2 (Kriyah completa págs. 838 – 837) Etz Jaim Jumash: págs. 863 – 869 Trienal Año 2 (Kriyah completa págs. 860 – 875) En esta parashá tenemos el primer caso registrado de los derechos de las mujeres. Las sociedades antiguas, incluso algunas actuales, valoran y prefieren a los hijos varones a las hijas. Los hijos son física y genéticamente más fuertes, por lo que pueden hacer el trabajo pesado de ganarse la vida pastoreando animales y cultivando en las sociedades antiguas. Ellos son los que van a la guerra para disuadir la agresión de un enemigo conquistador. Las mujeres quedaron relegadas a las tareas del hogar y a criar a los hijos. Son el sexo débil con instintos maternos. El judaísmo es casi el único que honra a las mujeres por la moralidad y la ética necesarias para criar hijos con buen carácter. A las mujeres que se les exime de cumplir mitzvot positivas basadas en el tiempo se las ha caracterizado erróneamente como inferiores, en lugar de permitirles la oportunidad de poder brindar una educación adecuada. Nuestra porción contiene la historia de un grupo de mujeres, cada una nombrada individualmente, que se acercan a Moisés, Aarón y Hashem con una petición. Su padre murió sin hijos, entonces, ¿cómo reconciliamos su herencia? ¿Por qué no debería ser para sus hijas? Hashem está totalmente de acuerdo y ahora tenemos un precedente en las antiguas leyes de herencia. Observe el flujo de nuestra parashat: las acciones de Pinjás al defender a Hashem y los mandamientos del pacto le otorgan a él y a sus descendientes el honor del Sumo Sacerdocio. La respetuosa petición de las hijas de Tzelofjad les otorga el honor de un nuevo mandamiento. Una lección de devoción para todos nosotros.

Calendar This is an overview of upcoming events. Details of each event are below Wednesday, 17 July 2024-Torah Study Thursday, 18 July 2024- Judaic Studies Friday & Saturday, 19 & 20 July 2024 -Shabbat Services Sunday, 21 July 2024-Adult Hebrew (tentative) Wednesday, 24 July 2024-Torah Study Thursday, 25 July 2024- Judaic Studies Friday & Saturday, 26 & 27 July 2024 -Shabbat Services Sunday, 28 July 2024-Adult Hebrew Wednesday, 31 July 2024-Torah Study Thursday, 1 August 2024- Judaic Studies Friday & Saturday, 2 & 3 August 2024 -Shabbat Services We are now offering Zelle for payments and donations! Use this email: treasurer@templesholomofontario.org Please note what the payment is for. Thank you. Psalm 121 שִׁ֗יר לַֽמַּ֫עֲל֥וֹת אֶשָּׂ֣א עֵ֭ינַי אֶל־הֶהָרִ֑ים מֵ֝אַ֗יִן יָבֹ֥א עֶזְרִֽי׃ A song for ascents. I turn my eyes to the mountains; from where will my help come? עֶ֭זְרִי מֵעִ֣ם יְהֹוָ֑ה עֹ֝שֵׂ֗ה שָׁמַ֥יִם וָאָֽרֶץ׃ My help comes from the LORD, maker of heaven and earth. אַל־יִתֵּ֣ן לַמּ֣וֹט רַגְלֶ֑ךָ אַל־יָ֝נ֗וּם שֹׁמְרֶֽךָ׃ He will not let your foot give way; your guardian will not slumber; הִנֵּ֣ה לֹֽא־יָ֭נוּם וְלֹ֣א יִישָׁ֑ן שׁ֝וֹמֵ֗ר יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃ See, the guardian of Israel neither slumbers nor sleeps! יְהֹוָ֥ה שֹׁמְרֶ֑ךָ יְהֹוָ֥ה צִ֝לְּךָ֗ עַל־יַ֥ד יְמִינֶֽךָ׃ The LORD is your guardian, the LORD is your protection at your right hand. יוֹמָ֗ם הַשֶּׁ֥מֶשׁ לֹֽא־יַכֶּ֗כָּה וְיָרֵ֥חַ בַּלָּֽיְלָה׃ By day the sun will not strike you, nor the moon by night. יְֽהֹוָ֗ה יִשְׁמׇרְךָ֥ מִכׇּל־רָ֑ע יִ֝שְׁמֹ֗ר אֶת־נַפְשֶֽׁךָ׃ The LORD will guard you from all harm; He will guard your life. יְֽהֹוָ֗ה יִשְׁמׇר־צֵאתְךָ֥ וּבוֹאֶ֑ךָ מֵ֝עַתָּ֗ה וְעַד־עוֹלָֽם׃ {פ} The LORD will guard your going and coming now and forever. Announcements -Office Hours -This week’s 10-Minute -Events -Candle Lighting Times for Shabbat (Ontario, CA) -Shabbat Services -School *For your information, I have included below my schedule, including office hours for the next two weeks and specific classes in which I am involved. **For your convenience and information, Zoom links will be provided in separate emails for security purposes. ***I continue to update our Mi Sheberach מי שברך  list for those in need of healing. For your convenience, I am attaching this revised list to this email that only goes to members of Temple Sholom of Ontario . Thank you. Office Hours for the next few weeks: Going forward, I am planning on conducting Hebrew School from my office and making Sunday an office day to be more available. Wednesday, July 17 , 2024 12:00am - 4:00pm Friday, July 19, 2024 10:30am - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) Sunday, July 21 , 2024 10:00am - 3:00pm (Adult Hebrew 10:30am - 11:30am, tentative ) Friday, July 26, 2024 1:30pm - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) Sunday, July 28 , 2024 9:00am - 2:00pm ( Adult Hebrew 10:30am - 11:30am, tentative) Friday, August 2, 2024 1:30pm - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) Sunday, August 4 , 2024 9:00am - 2:30pm ( Adult Hebrew 10:30am - 11:30am ) (Subject to change. Please call for appointments) D'var Torah for Parashat Balak 5784 פָּרָשַׁת בָּלָק 20 July 2024 / 14 Tamuz 5784 D'var Torah on YouTube Adult Torah Study Class Next Session: Wednesday, July 17 at 7:30 pm PT Zoom Links sent in separate email Wednesday morning. Please reply if you do not receive them. Parashat Balak 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת בָּלָק 20 July 2024 / 14 Tamuz 5784 Parashat Balak is the 40th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion:  Numbers 22:2-25:9 Balak tells the story of the Moabite king Balak, who hires Balaam to curse the Israelites. Balaam’s donkey speaks along the way, and Balaam ends up blessing the Israelites. The portion ends with a story about Israelite men sinning with Moabite women and the stabbing of an Israelite and a Midianite.  [1] Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria   OU Torah    Jewish Theological Seminary    American Jewish University Hertz Chumash: pp. 668– 673 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 668 – 682) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 856– 863 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 856– 875) Judaic Studies Next session: Thursday, July 25 ,  2024 @ 7:30pm Discussing Solomon Schecter and the Conservative Movement Shabbat Times for Ontario, California, USA 🕯️ Candle lighting  / הדלקת נרות Friday, July 19 ⋅ 7:42 pm ✨ Havdalah  (50 min) / הבדלה - 50 דקות Saturday, July 20 ⋅ 8:42 pm Powered by Hebcal Shabbat Times Upcoming Services Shabbat Ma'ariv Service Friday, July 19, 2024 @ 7:30 pm  Shabbat Shacharit / שַׁבָּת Saturday, July 20, 2024  @ 9:30 am   Shabbat Zoom Links sent in a separate email Friday afternoon.    Please reply if you do not receive them. We are now incorporating guitar accompaniment with our Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv Parashat Balak 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת בָּלָק 20 July 2024 / 14 Tamuz 5784 Parashat Balak is the 40th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion (Triennial Year 2):  Numbers 22:2-22: 38 Balak tells the story of the Moabite king Balak, who hires Balaam to curse the Israelites. Balaam’s donkey speaks along the way, and Balaam ends up blessing the Israelites. The portion ends with a story about Israelite men sinning with Moabite women and the stabbing of an Israelite and a Midianite.  [1] Triennial year 2 1:  22:2-4  · 3 p’sukim   2:  22:5-7  · 3 p’sukim   3:  22:8-12  · 5 p’sukim   4:  22:13-20  · 8 p’sukim   5:  22:21-27  · 7 p’sukim   6:  22:28-30  · 3 p’sukim   7:  22:31-38  · 8 p’sukim   maf:  25:7-9  · 3 p’sukim   Haftarah:  Micah 5:6-6:8  · 17 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria   OU Torah    Jewish Theological Seminary    American Jewish University Hertz Chumash: pp. 668– 673 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 668 – 682) Hebrew School at Temple Sholom of Ontario    See you in the fall! We're finishing up for the summer. Adult Hebrew Class! Sunday, July 21 10:30am -11:20am (Tentative) Stay tuned for details. * The titles in blue and underlined are "hyperlinks". If you click on any of those, it will lead to that site/URL. The hyperlink gives a descriptive title with the actual link embedded in that title. 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D'var Torah on YouTube Parashat Balak 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת בָּלָק 20 July 2024 / 14 Tamuz 5784 Parashat Balak is the 40th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion:  Numbers 22:2-25:9 Balak tells the story of the Moabite king Balak, who hires Balaam to curse the Israelites. Balaam’s donkey speaks along the way, and Balaam ends up blessing the Israelites. The portion ends with a story about Israelite men sinning with Moabite women and the stabbing of an Israelite and a Midianite.  [1] Triennial year 2 1:  22:2-4  · 3 p’sukim   2:  22:5-7  · 3 p’sukim   3:  22:8-12  · 5 p’sukim   4:  22:13-20  · 8 p’sukim   5:  22:21-27  · 7 p’sukim   6:  22:28-30  · 3 p’sukim   7:  22:31-38  · 8 p’sukim   maf:  25:7-9  · 3 p’sukim     Haftarah:  Micah 5:6-6:8  · 17 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria   OU Torah    Jewish Theological Seminary    American Jewish University   Hertz Chumash: pp. 668– 673 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 668 – 682) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 838 – 831 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 838 – 837) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 863 – 869 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 860 – 875)   There are some interesting concepts in this parashat . First of all, when the prophet Balaam accepts Balak’s request to curse the Israelites as a way for the Moabite warrior king to defeat them, Hashem approaches Balaam and “talks” to him.  It has been said by our sages that Hashem gave each of the seventy ancient nations a prophet lest humankind complain that Israel had an unfair, special advantage. Then according to the flow of the text, Balaam seems to actually talk to Hashem, in contract to Jacob, for example, who only communicated with G-d in visions while asleep. It would seem, then, that Balaam had a special relationship with Hashem.   Then there is the incident of Balaam’s donkey “seeing” the angel with the sword preventing their path and complaining to Balaam that she couldn’t go forward because of that.  Did Balaam’s loyal ass really speak? Or was this a vision during sleep since the two people accompanying Balaam are not mentioned as present during this?   Then the text of the Torah states that the angel was an “obstruction” in their path that made the donkey turn to the right.  In Hebrew, the word for “obstruction” is—drum roll, please—“ Satan ”. Since we are told that the angel blocking their path, this “obstruction”, this satan  had a sword in his hand, well, then, this must be the one and only Satan, Hashem’s prosecuting attorney. In later years in other ideologies, Satan takes on a whole, new persona and becomes evil incarnate, tempting humans to sin and get condemned to eternal damnation.  Perhaps for every seven souls he corrupts he gets a new set of steak knives.    In any case, let’s just stick with an angel who blocked their path to get their attention to tell Balaam that curses for Israel are out, blessings are in.  Ahhh, perhaps we can get Satan to repeat this in present day to countries that seek to curse Israel for defending herself! Oh, well….     Parashat Balak 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת בָּלָק 20 de julio de 2024/14 Tamuz 5784   Parashat Balak es la porción número 40 semanal de la Torá en el ciclo anual judío de lectura de la Torá. Porción de la Torá: Números 22:2-25:9 Balac cuenta la historia del rey moabita Balac, quien contrata a Balaam para maldecir a los israelitas. El asno de Balaam habla en el camino y Balaam termina bendiciendo a los israelitas. La porción termina con una historia sobre hombres israelitas que pecaron con mujeres moabitas y el apuñalamiento de un israelita y un madianita. [1] Trienal año 2 1: 22:2-4 · 3 pesukim 2: 22:5-7 · 3 pesukim 3: 22:8-12 · 5 pesukim 4: 22:13-20 · 8 pesukim 5: 22:21-27 · 7 pesukim 6: 22:28-30 · 3 pesukim 7: 22:31-38 · 8 pesukim maf: 25:7-9 · 3 pesukim   Haftará: Miqueas 5:6-6:8 · 17 pesukim Comentario y Divrei Torá Sefaria OU Torah Seminario Teológico Judío Universidad Judía Americana   Hertz Chumash: págs. 668–673 Año trienal 2 (Kriyah completa págs. 668 – 682) Artscroll Chumash: págs. 838 – 831 Trienal Año 2 (Kriyah completa págs. 838 – 837) Etz Jaim Jumash: págs. 863 – 869 Trienal Año 2 (Kriyah completa págs. 860 – 875)   Hay algunos conceptos interesantes en esta parashá. En primer lugar, cuando el profeta Balaam acepta la petición de Balak de maldecir a los israelitas como una manera para que el rey guerrero moabita los derrote, Hashem se acerca a Balaam y le “habla”. Nuestros sabios han dicho que Hashem le dio a cada una de las setenta naciones antiguas un profeta para que la humanidad no se quejara de que Israel tenía una ventaja especial e injusta. Luego, según el flujo del texto, Balaam en realidad parece hablar con Hashem, a diferencia de Jacob, por ejemplo, quien solo se comunicaba con Di-s en visiones mientras dormía. Parecería, entonces, que Balaam tenía una relación especial con Hashem.   Luego está el incidente en el que el asna de Balaam “vio” al ángel con la espada impidiéndoles el paso y se quejó con Balaam de que no podía seguir adelante por eso. ¿Habló realmente el asno leal de Balaam? ¿O fue esto una visión durante el sueño ya que las dos personas que acompañaban a Balaam no se mencionan como presentes durante esto?   Luego el texto de la Torá afirma que el ángel fue un “obstáculo” en su camino que hizo que el burro girara hacia la derecha. En hebreo, la palabra para “obstrucción” es (redoble de tambores, por favor) “Satanás”. Ya que se nos dice que el ángel que bloqueaba su camino, esta “obstrucción”, este satanás tenía una espada en su mano, bueno, entonces, este debe ser el único Satán, el fiscal de Hashem. En años posteriores, en otras ideologías, Satanás adopta una personalidad completamente nueva y se convierte en la encarnación del mal, tentando a los humanos a pecar y ser condenados a la condenación eterna. Quizás por cada siete almas que corrompe obtenga un nuevo juego de cuchillos para carne.   En cualquier caso, sigamos con un ángel que bloqueó su camino para llamar su atención y decirle a Balaam que las maldiciones para Israel han terminado, las bendiciones están dentro. Ahhh, tal vez podamos lograr que Satanás repita esto en la actualidad a los países que buscan ¡Maldigo a Israel por defenderse! Oh bien….

Calendar This is an overview of upcoming events. Details of each event are below Sunday, 7 July 2024-Religious School Sunday, 7 July 2024-Movie Day Wednesday, 10 July 2024-Torah Study Thursday, 11 July 2024- Board Meeting (Judaic Studies Preempted) Friday & Saturday, 12 & 13 July 2024 -Shabbat Services Wednesday, 17 July 2024-Torah Study Thursday, 18 July 2024- Judaic Studies Friday & Saturday, 19 & 20 July 2024 -Shabbat Services Sunday, 21 July 2024-Adult Hebrew (tentative) Wednesday, 24 July 2024-Torah Study Thursday, 25 July 2024- Judaic Studies Friday & Saturday, 26 & 27 July 2024 -Shabbat Services We are now offering Zelle for payments and donations! Use this email: treasurer@templesholomofontario.org Please note what the payment is for. Thank you. Psalm 121 שִׁ֗יר לַֽמַּ֫עֲל֥וֹת אֶשָּׂ֣א עֵ֭ינַי אֶל־הֶהָרִ֑ים מֵ֝אַ֗יִן יָבֹ֥א עֶזְרִֽי׃ A song for ascents. I turn my eyes to the mountains; from where will my help come? עֶ֭זְרִי מֵעִ֣ם יְהֹוָ֑ה עֹ֝שֵׂ֗ה שָׁמַ֥יִם וָאָֽרֶץ׃ My help comes from the LORD, maker of heaven and earth. אַל־יִתֵּ֣ן לַמּ֣וֹט רַגְלֶ֑ךָ אַל־יָ֝נ֗וּם שֹׁמְרֶֽךָ׃ He will not let your foot give way; your guardian will not slumber; הִנֵּ֣ה לֹֽא־יָ֭נוּם וְלֹ֣א יִישָׁ֑ן שׁ֝וֹמֵ֗ר יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃ See, the guardian of Israel neither slumbers nor sleeps! יְהֹוָ֥ה שֹׁמְרֶ֑ךָ יְהֹוָ֥ה צִ֝לְּךָ֗ עַל־יַ֥ד יְמִינֶֽךָ׃ The LORD is your guardian, the LORD is your protection at your right hand. יוֹמָ֗ם הַשֶּׁ֥מֶשׁ לֹֽא־יַכֶּ֗כָּה וְיָרֵ֥חַ בַּלָּֽיְלָה׃ By day the sun will not strike you, nor the moon by night. יְֽהֹוָ֗ה יִשְׁמׇרְךָ֥ מִכׇּל־רָ֑ע יִ֝שְׁמֹ֗ר אֶת־נַפְשֶֽׁךָ׃ The LORD will guard you from all harm; He will guard your life. יְֽהֹוָ֗ה יִשְׁמׇר־צֵאתְךָ֥ וּבוֹאֶ֑ךָ מֵ֝עַתָּ֗ה וְעַד־עוֹלָֽם׃ {פ} The LORD will guard your going and coming now and forever. Announcements -Office Hours -This week’s 10-Minute -Events -Candle Lighting Times for Shabbat (Ontario, CA) -Shabbat Services -School *For your information, I have included below my schedule, including office hours for the next two weeks and specific classes in which I am involved. **For your convenience and information, Zoom links will be provided in separate emails for security purposes. ***I continue to update our Mi Sheberach מי שברך  list for those in need of healing. For your convenience, I am attaching this revised list to this email that only goes to members of Temple Sholom of Ontario . Thank you. Office Hours for the next few weeks: Going forward, I am planning on conducting Hebrew School from my office and making Sunday an office day to be more available. Sunday, July 7 , 2024 10:00am - 3:00pm (Hebrew School 10:00am - 11:30am & Movie Day @ 1:00pm) Friday, July 12, 2024 1:30pm - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) Sunday, July 14 , 2024 9:00am - 2:30pm Friday, July 19, 2024 1:30pm - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) Sunday, July 21 , 2024 10:00am - 3:00pm (Adult Hebrew 10:30am - 11:30am, tentative ) Friday, July 26, 2024 1:30pm - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) Sunday, July 28 , 2024 9:00am - 2:00pm ( Adult Hebrew 10:30am - 11:30am, tentative) (Subject to change. Please call for appointments) D'var Torah for Parashat Chukat 5784 פָּרָשַׁת חֻקַּת (13 July 2024 / 7 Tamuz 5784) D'var Torah on YouTube Hebrew School at Temple Sholom of Ontario   Sunday, July 7, 2023 10:00am - 11:30am then  See you in the fall! We're finishing up for the summer. 10:00am - 10:40am Hebrew Instruction 10:50am - 11:30am Torah Please note that this schedule is tentative as we'll prioritize finishing up Hebrew. Movie Day at Temple Sholom of Ontario July 7, 2024 Adult Torah Study Class Next Session: Wednesday, July 10 at 7:30 pm PT Zoom Links sent in separate email Wednesday morning. Please reply if you do not receive them. D'var Torah for Parashat Chukat 5784  פָּרָשַׁת חֻקַּת (13 July 2024 / 7 Tamuz 5784) Parashat Chukat is the 39th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion:  Numbers 19:1-22:1 Chukat (“Law Of”) opens by describing the process of burning the red heifer and using its ashes for purification. It also tells the stories of the deaths of Miriam and Aaron, Moses’ striking of a rock to bring forth water, a plague of venomous snakes, and battles against the Emorite kings Sihon and Og.  [1] Triennial year 2 1:  19:1-6  · 6 p’sukim   2:  19:7-9  · 3 p’sukim   3:  19:10-17  · 8 p’sukim   4:  19:18-22  · 5 p’sukim   5:  20:1-6  · 6 p’sukim   6:  20:7-13  · 7 p’sukim   7:  20:14-21  · 8 p’sukim   maf:  20:18-21  · 4 p’sukim   Haftarah:  Judges 11:1-33   · 33 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah  Sefaria    OU Torah    Jewish Theological Seminary    American Jewish University   Hertz Chumash: pp. 652 – 658 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 652 – 664) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 838 – 831 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 838 – 837) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 863 – 869 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 860 – 875) Judaic Studies Next session: Thursday, July 25 ,  2024 @ 7:30pm Preempted for Board Meeting on July 11 Discussing Solomon Schecter and the Conservative Movement Shabbat Times for Ontario, California, USA 🕯️ Candle lighting  / הדלקת נרות Friday, July 12 ⋅ 7:45 pm ✨ Havdalah  (50 min) / הבדלה - 50 דקות Saturday, July 13 ⋅ 8:46 pm Powered by Hebcal Shabbat Times Upcoming Services Shabbat Ma'ariv Service Friday, July 12, 2024 @ 7:30 pm  Shabbat Shacharit / שַׁבָּת Saturday, July 13, 2024  @ 9:30 am   Shabbat Zoom Links sent in a separate email Friday afternoon.    Please reply if you do not receive them. We are now incorporating guitar accompaniment with our Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv Parashat  H ukat 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת חֻקַּת 13 July 2024 / 7 Tamuz 5784 Parashat Chukat is the 39th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion:  Numbers 19:1-22:1 Chukat (“Law Of”) opens by describing the process of burning the red heifer and using its ashes for purification. It also tells the stories of the deaths of Miriam and Aaron, Moses’ striking of a rock to bring forth water, a plague of venomous snakes, and battles against the Emorite kings Sihon and Og.  [1] Triennial year 2 1:  19:1-6  · 6 p’sukim   2:  19:7-9  · 3 p’sukim   3:  19:10-17  · 8 p’sukim   4:  19:18-22  · 5 p’sukim   5:  20:1-6  · 6 p’sukim   6:  20:7-13  · 7 p’sukim   7:  20:14-21  · 8 p’sukim   maf:  20:18-21  · 4 p’sukim   Haftarah:  Judges 11:1-33   · 33 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah  Sefaria    OU Torah    Jewish Theological Seminary    American Jewish University   Hertz Chumash: pp. 652 – 658 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 652 – 664) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 824 – 831 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 820 – 837) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 863 – 869 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 860 – 875) Hebrew School at Temple Sholom of Ontario    See you in the fall! We're finishing up for the summer. Coming in mid-July Adult Hebrew Class! 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D'var Torah on YouTube Parashat Chukat is the 39th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion:  Numbers 19:1-22:1 Chukat (“Law Of”) opens by describing the process of burning the red heifer and using its ashes for purification. It also tells the stories of the deaths of Miriam and Aaron, Moses’ striking of a rock to bring forth water, a plague of venomous snakes, and battles against the Emorite kings Sihon and Og.  [1] Triennial year 2 1:  19:1-6  · 6 p’sukim   2:  19:7-9  · 3 p’sukim   3:  19:10-17  · 8 p’sukim   4:  19:18-22  · 5 p’sukim   5:  20:1-6  · 6 p’sukim   6:  20:7-13  · 7 p’sukim   7:  20:14-21  · 8 p’sukim   maf:  20:18-21  · 4 p’sukim   Haftarah:  Judges 11:1-33   · 33 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah  Sefaria    OU Torah    Jewish Theological Seminary    American Jewish University   Hertz Chumash: pp. 652 – 658 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 652 – 664) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 824 – 831 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 820 – 837) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 863 – 869 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 860 – 875)   While this parashat contains the ultimate disappointments of both Moses and Aaron not being allowed to enter to Promised Land, it is also contains the positive developments of Israel defeating the Emorite kings.   Our Triennial reading contains the chapter where Hashem tells Moses to talk to the rock to get water.  Now that Miriam the prophetess has died—by whose merit Israel found water every three days—it is now up to Moses and Aaron.  Moses loses control.  He has been dealing with Israelites to these last thirty-nine years who have complained and when Hashem told him to speak to the rock, he struck it, probably out of frustration.  It was that incident that condemned him to not enter the Promised Land.   Or was it?  It is hard to consider that just one incident doomed Moshe Rabbeinu, the greatest of all prophets.  After all, did Moses not plead to spare the Israelites after the incident of the spies, reciting the thirteen attributes?  Moses was the greatest of all, his humility is an example for us all.   Perhaps it was his response earlier in his life when he had left Egypt and alighted in the territory of Yitro and said he was an Egyptian rather than an Israelite.  Then again, he had been raised as an Egyptian all his life at that time and was really just coming to terms with his true heritage. So at that point, in his mind, he really was an Egyptian.   One of the attributes and qualities of Hashem is His divine justice.  So we would have to consider all of the facts.  Notwithstanding Moses’ greatness, perhaps he should have exerted himself more when Israel and the Erev Rav  rebelled. After all, Caleb and Joshua confronted the rebellious and cantankerous Israelites when they started to attack Moses and Aaron and that earned them the right to possess the Land.   Despite this, we nevertheless honor Moses as our greatest teacher.  Perhaps the lesson here is how he accepted G-d’s Judgment and thus his name lives on in the annuls of greatness forever.     Parashá Jukat 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת חֻקַּת 13 de julio de 2024 / 7 Tamuz 5784   Parashat Jukat es la 39.ª porción semanal de la Torá en el ciclo judío anual de lectura de la Torá. Porción de la Torá: Números 19:1-22:1 Chukat (“Ley de”) comienza describiendo el proceso de quemar la novilla roja y usar sus cenizas para la purificación. También cuenta las historias de las muertes de Miriam y Aarón, el golpe de Moisés a una roca para sacar agua, una plaga de serpientes venenosas y las batallas contra los reyes emoritas Sehón y Og. [1] Trienal año 2 1: 19:1-6 · 6 pesukim 2: 19:7-9 · 3 pesukim 3: 19:10-17 · 8 pesukim 4: 19:18-22 · 5 pesukim 5: 20:1-6 · 6 pesukim 6: 20:7-13 · 7 pesukim 7: 20:14-21 · 8 pesukim maf: 20:18-21 · 4 pesukim Haftará: Jueces 11:1-33 · 33 pesukim Comentario y Divrei Torá Sefaria OU Torah Seminario Teológico Judío Universidad Judía Americana   Hertz Chumash: págs. 652 – 658 Trienal Año 2 (Kriyah completa págs. 652 – 664) Artscroll Chumash: págs. 824 – 831 Trienal Año 2 (Kriyah completa págs. 820 – 837) Etz Jaim Jumash: págs. 863 – 869 Trienal Año 2 (Kriyah completa págs. 860 – 875)   Si bien esta parashá contiene las decepciones finales de que a Moisés y Aarón no se les permitiera ingresar a la Tierra Prometida, también contiene los acontecimientos positivos de la derrota de Israel a los reyes emoritas.   Nuestra lectura trienal contiene el capítulo donde Hashem le dice a Moisés que hable con la roca para conseguir agua. Ahora que Miriam la profetisa ha muerto, por cuyo mérito Israel encontraba agua cada tres días, ahora les toca a Moisés y Aarón. Moisés pierde el control. Ha estado tratando con israelitas durante estos últimos treinta y nueve años que se han quejado y cuando Hashem le dijo que hablara con la roca, la golpeó, probablemente por frustración. Fue ese incidente el que lo condenó a no entrar en la Tierra Prometida.   ¿O era? Es difícil creer que un solo incidente condenó a Moshé Rabeinu, el más grande de todos los profetas. Después de todo, ¿no suplicó Moisés que se perdonara a los israelitas después del incidente de los espías, recitando los trece atributos? Moisés fue el más grande de todos, su humildad es un ejemplo para todos nosotros.   Quizás fue su respuesta anterior en su vida cuando salió de Egipto y se posó en el territorio de Yitro y dijo que era egipcio en lugar de israelita. Por otra parte, había sido criado como egipcio toda su vida en ese momento y en realidad apenas estaba asumiendo su verdadera herencia. Entonces, en ese momento, en su mente, él realmente era un egipcio.   Uno de los atributos y cualidades de Hashem es Su justicia divina. Entonces tendríamos que considerar todos los hechos. A pesar de la grandeza de Moisés, tal vez debería haberse esforzado más cuando Israel y el Erev Rav se rebelaron. Después de todo, Caleb y Josué confrontaron a los israelitas rebeldes y cascarrabias cuando comenzaron a atacar a Moisés y Aarón y eso les valió el derecho a poseer la Tierra.   A pesar de esto, honramos a Moisés como nuestro mayor maestro. Quizás la lección aquí es cómo aceptó el Juicio de Di-s y así su nombre vivirá en los anales de la grandeza para siempre.emoritas.   Nuestra lectura trienal contiene el capítulo donde Hashem le dice a Moisés que hable con la roca para conseguir agua. Ahora que Miriam la profetisa ha muerto, por cuyo mérito Israel encontraba agua cada tres días, ahora les toca a Moisés y Aarón. Moisés pierde el control. Ha estado tratando con israelitas durante estos últimos treinta y nueve años que se han quejado y cuando Hashem le dijo que hablara con la roca, la golpeó, probablemente por frustración. Fue ese incidente el que lo condenó a no entrar en la Tierra Prometida.   ¿O era? Es difícil creer que un solo incidente condenó a Moshé Rabeinu, el más grande de todos los profetas. Después de todo, ¿no suplicó Moisés que se perdonara a los israelitas después del incidente de los espías, recitando los trece atributos? Moisés fue el más grande de todos, su humildad es un ejemplo para todos nosotros.   Quizás fue su respuesta anterior en su vida cuando salió de Egipto y se posó en el territorio de Yitro y dijo que era egipcio en lugar de israelita. Por otra parte, había sido criado como egipcio toda su vida en ese momento y en realidad apenas estaba asumiendo su verdadera herencia. Entonces, en ese momento, en su mente, él realmente era un egipcio.   Uno de los atributos y cualidades de Hashem es Su justicia divina. Entonces tendríamos que considerar todos los hechos. A pesar de la grandeza de Moisés, tal vez debería haberse esforzado más cuando Israel y el Erev Rav se rebelaron. Después de todo, Caleb y Josué confrontaron a los israelitas rebeldes y cascarrabias cuando comenzaron a atacar a Moisés y Aarón y eso les valió el derecho a poseer la Tierra.   A pesar de esto, honramos a Moisés como nuestro mayor maestro. Quizás la lección aquí es cómo aceptó el Juicio de Di-s y así su nombre vivirá en los anales de la grandeza para siempre. de que al final, Hashem sea esperándonos con los brazos abiertos para darnos la bienvenida nuevamente a la debida observancia y prosperidad.   Así, toda historia parece tener un final feliz.

Calendar This is an overview of upcoming events. Details of each event are below Sunday, 30 June 2024-In-Person Religious School & Special Adult Program Wednesday, 3 July 2024-Torah Study Thursday, 4 July 2024- Fourth of July (Judaic Studies Preempted) Friday & Saturday, 5 & 6 July 2024 -Shabbat Services Sunday, 7 July 2024-Religious School Sunday, 7 July 2024-Movie Day Wednesday, 10 July 2024-Torah Study Thursday, 11 July 2024- Board Meeting (Judaic Studies Preempted) Friday & Saturday, 12 & 13 July 2024 -Shabbat Services Wednesday, 17 July 2024-Torah Study Thursday, 18 July 2024- Judaic Studies Friday & Saturday, 19 & 20 July 2024 -Shabbat Services Sunday, 20 July 2024-Adult Hebrew (tentative) We are now offering Zelle for payments and donations! Use this email: treasurer@templesholomofontario.org Please note what the payment is for. Thank you. Psalm 121 שִׁ֗יר לַֽמַּ֫עֲל֥וֹת אֶשָּׂ֣א עֵ֭ינַי אֶל־הֶהָרִ֑ים מֵ֝אַ֗יִן יָבֹ֥א עֶזְרִֽי׃ A song for ascents. I turn my eyes to the mountains; from where will my help come? עֶ֭זְרִי מֵעִ֣ם יְהֹוָ֑ה עֹ֝שֵׂ֗ה שָׁמַ֥יִם וָאָֽרֶץ׃ My help comes from the LORD, maker of heaven and earth. אַל־יִתֵּ֣ן לַמּ֣וֹט רַגְלֶ֑ךָ אַל־יָ֝נ֗וּם שֹׁמְרֶֽךָ׃ He will not let your foot give way; your guardian will not slumber; הִנֵּ֣ה לֹֽא־יָ֭נוּם וְלֹ֣א יִישָׁ֑ן שׁ֝וֹמֵ֗ר יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃ See, the guardian of Israel neither slumbers nor sleeps! יְהֹוָ֥ה שֹׁמְרֶ֑ךָ יְהֹוָ֥ה צִ֝לְּךָ֗ עַל־יַ֥ד יְמִינֶֽךָ׃ The LORD is your guardian, the LORD is your protection at your right hand. יוֹמָ֗ם הַשֶּׁ֥מֶשׁ לֹֽא־יַכֶּ֗כָּה וְיָרֵ֥חַ בַּלָּֽיְלָה׃ By day the sun will not strike you, nor the moon by night. יְֽהֹוָ֗ה יִשְׁמׇרְךָ֥ מִכׇּל־רָ֑ע יִ֝שְׁמֹ֗ר אֶת־נַפְשֶֽׁךָ׃ The LORD will guard you from all harm; He will guard your life. יְֽהֹוָ֗ה יִשְׁמׇר־צֵאתְךָ֥ וּבוֹאֶ֑ךָ מֵ֝עַתָּ֗ה וְעַד־עוֹלָֽם׃ {פ} The LORD will guard your going and coming now and forever. Announcements -Office Hours -This week’s 10-Minute -Events -Candle Lighting Times for Shabbat (Ontario, CA) -Shabbat Services -School *For your information, I have included below my schedule, including office hours for the next two weeks and specific classes in which I am involved. **For your convenience and information, Zoom links will be provided in separate emails for security purposes. ***I continue to update our Mi Sheberach מי שברך  list for those in need of healing. For your convenience, I am attaching this revised list to this email that only goes to members of Temple Sholom of Ontario . Thank you. Office Hours for the next few weeks: Going forward, I am planning on conducting Hebrew School from my office and making Sunday an office day to be more available. Sunday, June 30 , 2024 9:00am - 2:00pm (In Person Religious School) Friday, July 5, 2024 1:30pm - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) Sunday, July 7 , 2024 10:00am - 3:00pm (Hebrew School 10:00am - 11:30am & Movie Day @ 1:00pm) Friday, July 12, 2024 1:30pm - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) Sunday, July 14 , 2024 9:00am - 2:30pm Friday, July 19, 2024 1:30pm - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) Sunday, July 21 , 2024 10:00am - 3:00pm (Adult Hebrew 10:30am - 11:30am, tentative ) (Subject to change. Please call for appointments) D'var Torah for Parashat Korach 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת קוֹרַח 6 July 2024 / 30 Sivan 5784 D'var Torah on YouTube Adult Torah Study Class Next Session: Wednesday, July 3 at 7:30 pm PT Zoom Links sent in separate email Wednesday morning. Please reply if you do not receive them. Parashat Korach 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת קוֹרַח 6 July 2024 / 30 Sivan 5784 Parashat Korach is the 38th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Numbers 16:1-18:32 , 28:9-15 Parashat Korach recounts the rebellion of Korach (a cousin of Moses and Aaron), Dathan, Abiram, and 250 of their followers. Some rebels are swallowed by the ground, while others are consumed by a fire from God and others die in a plague. The portion ends by describing gifts given to priests and Levites.  [1] Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria    OU Torah    Jewish Theological Seminary    American Jewish University Hertz Chumash: pp. 641– 645 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 638 – 648); p. 695 Artscroll Chumash: pp. 824 – 831 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 820 – 837); pp. 890 - 893 Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 863 – 869 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 860 – 875); pp. 930 - 931 Independence Day (United States) The Fourth of July—also known as Independence Day or July 4th—has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1941, but the tradition of Independence Day celebrations goes back to the 18th century and the American Revolution . On July 2nd, 1776, the Continental Congress voted in favor of independence, and two days later delegates from the 13 colonies adopted the Declaration of Independence, a historic document drafted by Thomas Jefferson . From 1776 to the present day, July 4th has been celebrated as the birth of American independence, with festivities ranging from fireworks , parades and concerts to more casual family gatherings and barbecues. The Fourth of July 2023 is on Tuesday, July 4. Judaic Studies Next session: Thursday, July 18 ,  2024 @ 7:30pm Preempted for Fourth of July on July 4 and Board Meeting on July 11 Discussing Solomon Schecter and the Conservative Movement Shabbat Times for Ontario, California, USA 🕯️ Candle lighting  / הדלקת נרות Friday, July 5 ⋅ 7:47 pm ✨ Havdalah  (50 min) / הבדלה - 50 דקות Saturday, July 6 ⋅ 8:49 pm Powered by Hebcal Shabbat Times Upcoming Services Shabbat Ma'ariv Service Friday, July 5, 2024 @ 7:30 pm  Shabbat Shacharit / שַׁבָּת Saturday, July 6, 2024  @ 9:30 am   Shabbat Zoom Links sent in a separate email Friday afternoon.    Please reply if you do not receive them. We are now incorporating guitar accompaniment with our Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv Parashat Korach 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת קוֹרַח 6 July 2024 / 30 Sivan 5784 Parashat Korach is the 38th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion:  Numbers 16:20-17: 24 ,  28:9-15 Triennial year 2 1:  16:20-27  · 8 p’sukim   2:  16:28-35  · 8 p’sukim   3:  17:1-5  · 5 p’sukim   4:  17:6-8  · 3 p’sukim   5:  17:9-15  · 7 p’sukim   6:  17:16-20  · 5 p’sukim   7:  17:21-24  · 4 p’sukim   maf*:  28:9-15  · 7 p’sukim  *Shabbat Rosh Chodesh Haftarah*:  Isaiah 66:1-24   · 24 p’sukim  *Shabbat Rosh Chodesh Commentary and Divrei Torah  Sefaria    OU Torah    Jewish Theological Seminary    American Jewish University Hertz Chumash: pp. 641– 645 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 638 – 648); p. 695 Hebrew School at Temple Sholom of Ontario    on Sunday, July 7, 2024 10:00 am - 11:30 am We'll be finishing up for the summer. 10:00am - 10:40am Hebrew 10:50am - 11:30am Torah Movie Day at Temple Sholom of Ontario July 7, 2024 Coming in mid-July Adult Hebrew Class! Stay tuned for details. * The titles in blue and underlined are "hyperlinks". If you click on any of those, it will lead to that site/URL. 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D'var Torah on YouTube Parashat Korach is the 38th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Numbers 16:1-18:32, 28:9-15 Parashat Korach recounts the rebellion of Korach (a cousin of Moses and Aaron), Dathan, Abiram, and 250 of their followers. Some rebels are swallowed by the ground, while others are consumed by a fire from God and others die in a plague. The portion ends by describing gifts given to priests and Levites. [1] Triennial year 2 1: 16:20-27 · 8 p’sukim 2: 16:28-35 · 8 p’sukim 3: 17:1-5 · 5 p’sukim 4: 17:6-8 · 3 p’sukim 5: 17:9-15 · 7 p’sukim 6: 17:16-20 · 5 p’sukim 7: 17:21-24 · 4 p’sukim maf*: 28:9-15 · 7 p’sukim  *Shabbat Rosh Chodesh Haftarah*: Isaiah 66:1-24 · 24 p’sukim  *Shabbat Rosh Chodesh Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria   OU Torah   Jewish Theological Seminary   American Jewish University Hertz Chumash: pp. 641– 645 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 638 – 648); p. 695 Artscroll Chumash: pp. 824 – 831 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 820 – 837); pp. 890 - 893 Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 863 – 869 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 860 – 875); p. 930 - 931 After the debacle of the spies’ negative report and pronouncement that they will spend the next forty years in the Wilderness and die off without a chance to settle in the Promised Land, Israel is demoralized and resentful.  This is the perfect setting for a demagogue like Korach, and discontented Dathan and Abiran, to capitalize on that and try to stage a takeover. Consider that this is probably the first time in recorded history that political rivals “spun the truth”, that is manipulated the facts to present erroneous conclusions to sway people to their thinking and thus choose them as leaders. Rabbi Hertz tells us that the Midrash discusses how Korach in one example, asked Moses if a blue woolen garment needs that one thread of blue, the techellet, and when Moses confirmed that it did, Korach then tried to convince the people how absurd Moses’ laws were.  And he emphasized that they were Moses’ laws to discredit him, not Hashem’s. Nevertheless, divine justice prevailed and the rebels were not only discredited themselves but paid a heavy price. Yes, sometimes it takes a while, but it’s good for us to have that Truth, the full Truth, will ultimately prevail. Notice also in this parashat that towards the end of the chapter there is a discussion of gifts to the priests and ministers. This is almost a formula in Torah.  In various places in Torah, we have incidents where people stray from Hashem’s teachings. Rather than focus solely on the negatives, we then get instances of uplifting scenarios.  Probably the best example is the Tochacha, where Israel is told briefly the rewards that await them for committing to mitzvoth and then an extensive, increasing list of punishments when they don’t, which is followed by the hope that in the end, Hashem is waiting for us with open arms to welcome us back into proper observance and prosperity. So, every story seems to have a happy ending. Rosh Chodesh Tamuz 2024 / רֹאשׁ חוֹדֶשׁ תָּמוּז 5784 Start of month of Tamuz on the Hebrew calendar 🌒 Rosh Chodesh Tamuz for Hebrew Year 5784 begins at sundown on Friday, 5 July 2024 and ends at nightfall on Sunday, 7 July 2024. Start of month of Tamuz on the Hebrew calendar. תַּמּוּז (transliterated Tamuz or Tammuz) is the 4th month of the Hebrew year, has 29 days, and corresponds to June or July on the Gregorian calendar. רֹאשׁ חוֹדֶשׁ, transliterated Rosh Chodesh or Rosh Hodesh, is a minor holiday that occurs at the beginning of every month in the Hebrew calendar. It is marked by the birth of a new moon. Parashat Koraj 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת קוֹרַח 6 de julio de 2024 / 30 Siván 5784 Parashat Koraj es la 38.ª porción semanal de la Torá en el ciclo judío anual de lectura de la Torá. Porción de la Torá: Números 16:1-18:32, 28:9-15 Parashat Koraj relata la rebelión de Koraj (un primo de Moisés y Aarón), Datán, Abiram y 250 de sus seguidores. Algunos rebeldes son tragados por la tierra, mientras que otros son consumidos por un fuego de Dios y otros mueren en una plaga. La porción termina describiendo los obsequios dados a los sacerdotes y levitas. [1] Trienal año 2 1: 16:20-27 · 8 pesukim 2: 16:28-35 · 8 pesukim 3: 17:1-5 · 5 pesukim 4: 17:6-8 · 3 pesukim 5: 17:9-15 · 7 pesukim 6: 17:16-20 · 5 pesukim 7: 17:21-24 · 4 pesukim maf*: 28:9-15 · 7 pesukim *Shabbat Rosh Jodesh Haftará*: Isaías 66:1-24 · 24 p’sukim *Shabbat Rosh Jodesh Comentario y Divrei Torá Sefaria OU Torah Seminario Teológico Judío Universidad Judía Americana Hertz Chumash: págs. 641–645 Año trienal 2 (Kriyah completa págs. 638 – 648); pag. 695 Artscroll Chumash: págs. 824 – 831 Año trienal 2 (Kriyah completa págs. 820 – 837); págs. 890 - 893 Etz Jaim Chumash: págs. 863 – 869 Año Trienal 2 (Kriyah completa págs. 860 – 875); pag. 930 - 931 Rosh Jodesh Tamuz 2024 / רֹאשׁ חוֹדֶשׁ תָּמוּז 5784 Inicio del mes de Tamuz en el calendario hebreo 🌒 Rosh Jodesh Tamuz para el año hebreo 5784 comienza al atardecer del viernes 5 de julio de 2024 y finaliza al anochecer del domingo 7 de julio de 2024. Inicio del mes de Tamuz en el calendario hebreo. תַּמּוּז (transcrito Tamuz o Tammuz) es el cuarto mes del año hebreo, tiene 29 días y corresponde a junio o julio en el calendario gregoriano. רֹאשׁ חוֹדֶשׁ, transliterado Rosh Jodesh o Rosh Hodesh, es una festividad menor que ocurre al comienzo de cada mes en el calendario hebreo. Está marcado por el nacimiento de una luna nueva. Después de la debacle del informe negativo de los espías y el pronunciamiento de que pasarán los próximos cuarenta años en el desierto y morirán sin posibilidad de establecerse en la Tierra Prometida, Israel está desmoralizado y resentido. Este es el escenario perfecto para que un demagogo como Koraj, y Datán y Abiran descontentos, aprovechen eso e intenten organizar una toma de control. Consideremos que esta es probablemente la primera vez en la historia registrada que rivales políticos “tejen la verdad”, es decir, manipulan los hechos para presentar conclusiones erróneas para influir en la gente y así elegirlos como líderes. El rabino Hertz nos dice que el Midrash analiza cómo Koraj, en un ejemplo, le preguntó a Moisés si una prenda de lana azul necesita ese hilo azul, el techellet, y cuando Moisés confirmó que así era, Koraj trató de convencer al pueblo de lo absurdo que era Moisés. las leyes lo eran. Y enfatizó que eran leyes de Moisés para desacreditarlo, no de Hashem. Sin embargo, prevaleció la justicia divina y los rebeldes no sólo quedaron desacreditados sino que pagaron un alto precio. Sí, a veces lleva un tiempo, pero es bueno para nosotros que la Verdad, la Verdad plena, finalmente prevalezca. Observe también en esta parashá que hacia el final del capítulo hay una discusión sobre los dones para los sacerdotes y ministros. Esto es casi una fórmula en la Torá. En varios lugares de la Torá tenemos incidentes en los que la gente se desvía de las enseñanzas de Hashem. En lugar de centrarnos únicamente en lo negativo, nos encontramos con casos de escenarios edificantes. Probablemente el mejor ejemplo es la Tojajá, donde se le dice brevemente a Israel las recompensas que le esperan por comprometerse con las mitzvot y luego una lista extensa y creciente de castigos cuando no lo hacen, a lo que sigue la esperanza de que al final, Hashem sea esperándonos con los brazos abiertos para darnos la bienvenida nuevamente a la debida observancia y prosperidad. Así, toda historia parece tener un final feliz.

Calendar This is an overview of upcoming events. Details of each event are below Sunday, 23 June 2024-No Religious School (Jewish Federation Event) Wednesday, 26 June 2024-Torah Study Thursday, 27 June 2024-Judaic Studies Friday, 28 June 2024-Congregation Dinner 68th Anniversary of TSO Friday & Saturday, 28 & 29 June 2024-Shabbat Services Sunday, 30 June 2024-In-Person Religious School & Special Adult Program Friday & Saturday, 5 & 6 July 2024-Shabbat Services Sunday, 7 July 2024-Movie Day We are now offering Zelle for payments and donations! Use this email: treasurer@templesholomofontario.org Please note what the payment is for. Thank you. Psalm 121 שִׁ֗יר לַֽמַּ֫עֲל֥וֹת אֶשָּׂ֣א עֵ֭ינַי אֶל־הֶהָרִ֑ים מֵ֝אַ֗יִן יָבֹ֥א עֶזְרִֽי׃ A song for ascents. I turn my eyes to the mountains; from where will my help come? עֶ֭זְרִי מֵעִ֣ם יְהֹוָ֑ה עֹ֝שֵׂ֗ה שָׁמַ֥יִם וָאָֽרֶץ׃ My help comes from the LORD, maker of heaven and earth. אַל־יִתֵּ֣ן לַמּ֣וֹט רַגְלֶ֑ךָ אַל־יָ֝נ֗וּם שֹׁמְרֶֽךָ׃ He will not let your foot give way; your guardian will not slumber; הִנֵּ֣ה לֹֽא־יָ֭נוּם וְלֹ֣א יִישָׁ֑ן שׁ֝וֹמֵ֗ר יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃ See, the guardian of Israel neither slumbers nor sleeps! יְהֹוָ֥ה שֹׁמְרֶ֑ךָ יְהֹוָ֥ה צִ֝לְּךָ֗ עַל־יַ֥ד יְמִינֶֽךָ׃ The LORD is your guardian, the LORD is your protection at your right hand. יוֹמָ֗ם הַשֶּׁ֥מֶשׁ לֹֽא־יַכֶּ֗כָּה וְיָרֵ֥חַ בַּלָּֽיְלָה׃ By day the sun will not strike you, nor the moon by night. יְֽהֹוָ֗ה יִשְׁמׇרְךָ֥ מִכׇּל־רָ֑ע יִ֝שְׁמֹ֗ר אֶת־נַפְשֶֽׁךָ׃ The LORD will guard you from all harm; He will guard your life. יְֽהֹוָ֗ה יִשְׁמׇר־צֵאתְךָ֥ וּבוֹאֶ֑ךָ מֵ֝עַתָּ֗ה וְעַד־עוֹלָֽם׃ {פ} The LORD will guard your going and coming now and forever. Announcements -Office Hours -This week’s 10-Minute -Events -Candle Lighting Times for Shabbat (Ontario, CA) -Shabbat Services -School *For your information, I have included below my schedule, including office hours for the next two weeks and specific classes in which I am involved. **For your convenience and information, Zoom links will be provided in separate emails for security purposes. ***I continue to update our Mi Sheberach מי שברך list for those in need of healing. For your convenience, I am attaching this revised list to this email that only goes to members of Temple Sholom of Ontario. Thank you. Office Hours for the next few weeks: Going forward, I am planning on conducting Hebrew School from my office and making Sunday an office day to be more available. Sunday, June 23, 2024 (No Hebrew School, 30th Anniversary Jewish Federation Event) Friday, June 28, 2024 1:30pm - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) Sunday, June 30, 2024 9:00am - 2:00pm (In Person Religious School) Friday, July 5, 2024 1:30pm - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) Sunday, July 7, 2024 10:00am - 3:00pm (Hebrew School 10:00am - 11:30am & Movie Day @ 1:00pm) Friday, July 12, 2024 1:30pm - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) Sunday, July 14, 2024 10:00am - 3:00pm (Hebrew School 10:00am - 11:30am) (Subject to change. Please call for appointments) D'var Torah for Parashat Sh’lach 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת שְׁלַח־לְךָ 29 June 2024 / 23 Sivan 5784 (Diaspora) D'var Torah on YouTube Adult Torah Study Class Next Session: Wednesday, June 26 at 7:30 pm PT Tentative Zoom Links sent in separate email Wednesday morning. Please reply if you do not receive them. Parashat Sh’lach 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת שְׁלַח־לְךָ 29 June 2024 / 23 Sivan 5784 (Diaspora) Parashat Sh’lach is the 37th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Numbers 13:1-15:41 Shelach (“Send”) tells the story of Israelite spies journeying into Canaan, the negative report they bring back, and the resulting punishment decreed upon the Israelites: to wander and die in the desert over forty years. It ends with laws about sacrifices, the story of a man who desecrates Shabbat, and the commandment to wear ritual fringes. [1] Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary American Jewish University Hertz Chumash: pp. 626 – 631 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 623 – 634) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 804 – 811 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 798 – 819) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 845 – 855 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 840 – 855) Judaic Studies Next session: Thursday, June 27, 2024 @ 7:30pm Discussing Solomon Schecter and the Conservative Movement Shabbat Times for Ontario, California, USA 🕯️ Candle lighting / הדלקת נרות Friday, June 28⋅7:47pm ✨ Havdalah (50 min) / הבדלה - 50 דקות Saturday, June 29⋅8:50pm Powered by Hebcal Shabbat Times Upcoming Services Shabbat Ma'ariv Service Friday, June 28, 2024 @ 7:30 pm Shabbat Shacharit / שַׁבָּת Saturday, June 29, 2024 @ 9:30 am Shabbat Zoom Links sent in a separate email Friday afternoon. Please reply if you do not receive them. We are now incorporating guitar accompaniment with our Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv Parashat Sh’lach 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת שְׁלַח־לְךָ 29 June 2024 / 23 Sivan 5784 (Diaspora) Parashat Sh’lach is the 37th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Numbers 14:8-15:7 Triennial year 2 1: 14:8-10 · 3 p’sukim 2: 14:11-20 · 10 p’sukim 3: 14:21-25 · 5 p’sukim 4: 14:26-38 · 13 p’sukim 5: 14:39-42 · 4 p’sukim 6: 14:43-15:3 · 6 p’sukim 7: 15:4-7 · 4 p’sukim maf: 15:37-41 · 5 p’sukim Haftarah: Joshua 2:1-24 · 24 p’sukim Hertz Chumash: pp. 609– 613 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 613 – 619) Shabbat Mevarchim Chodesh Tamuz Saturday, June 29 Molad Tamuz: Sat, 9 minutes and 10 chalakim after 13:00 On the Shabbat before Rosh Chodesh, the custom is to announce the day or days on which the new month will fall, and to pray that “HaKadosh Baruch Hu renew it for us and all of Israel for goodness and blessing.” In a certain way, this also commemorates the sanctification of the new moon that the Beit Din used to perform. Therefore, the custom is to announce the exact time at which the new moon will appear (the molad). This is also why we stand during the ceremony, because the people used to stand before the Beit Din when it performed the mitzvah of Kiddush HaChodesh. Next In-Person Hebrew School at Temple Sholom of Ontario on Sunday, June 30, 2024 10:00 am - 12:00 noon Join us for some fun special activities and Bible Stories Special program for Adults as well! Join Us For our celebration of 68 years! Friday, June 28 @ 6:00pm Rosh Chodesh Tamuz 2024 / רֹאשׁ חוֹדֶשׁ תָּמוּז 5784 Start of month of Tamuz on the Hebrew calendar 🌒 Rosh Chodesh Tamuz for Hebrew Year 5784 begins at sundown on Friday, 5 July 2024 and ends at nightfall on Sunday, 7 July 2024. Start of month of Tamuz on the Hebrew calendar. תַּמּוּז (transliterated Tamuz or Tammuz) is the 4th month of the Hebrew year, has 29 days, and corresponds to June or July on the Gregorian calendar. רֹאשׁ חוֹדֶשׁ, transliterated Rosh Chodesh or Rosh Hodesh, is a minor holiday that occurs at the beginning of every month in the Hebrew calendar. It is marked by the birth of a new moon. Movie Day at Temple Sholom of Ontario July 7, 2024 Coming in mid-July Adult Hebrew Class! Stay tuned for details. *The titles in blue and underlined are "hyperlinks". If you click on any of those, it will lead to that site/URL. The hyperlink gives a descriptive title with the actual link embedded in that title. Anyone who is concerned about clicking a link or hyperlink can access any of these resources by going to my website, www.modernrabbistephen.com. You can find them in the "Blog" and "Videos" sections, as well as the "Instagram Links" by clicking on the various pictures.