Parashat Eikev 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת עֵקֶב 24 August 2024 / 20 Av 5784 10-Minute Torah on YouTube Parashat Eikev is the 46th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion:  Deuteronomy 7:12-11:25 In Eikev (“As a Result”), Moses recounts events that happened in the desert, including the manna, the golden calf, and Aaron's death. Moses describes the blessings God will bestow upon the Israelites if they follow God’s law and the punishments they will encounter if they disobey.  [1] Triennial year 2 1:  9:4-10  · 7 p’sukim   2:  9:11-14  · 4 p’sukim   3:  9:15-21  · 7 p’sukim   4:  9:22-29  · 8 p’sukim   5:  10:1-5  · 5 p’sukim   6:  10:6-8  · 3 p’sukim   7:  10:9-11  · 3 p’sukim   maf:  11:22-25  · 4 p’sukim   Haftarah:  Isaiah 49:14-51:3  · 27 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah   Sefaria    OU Torah    Jewish Theological Seminary    American Jewish University   Hertz Chumash: pp. 784 – 789 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 780 – 793) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 984 – 991 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 980 – 997) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 1042 – 1048 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 1037 – 1054)   Moses reminds everyone how G-d has sustained Israel throughout their years in the wilderness.  Even though they had challenged Hashem, He still took care of them. Moses sheds light on some interesting points about their challenges.  Moses tells them that G-d brought adversity to Israel so they could work hard to overcome those challenges and learn.  They would also feel stronger and better able to take on more challenges.  In the Talmud, tractate Berachot, 5a-b, there is a discussion about why bad things happen to good people.  Upon examination, it would seem that it comes from this point.  This is a lesson we can all learn. When adversity happens in our lives, not only is G-d testing us, but also giving us an opportunity to overcome and grow. So next time we have a “bad day”, love G-d with “all your might” (V’Ahavta), and get excited about overcoming the challenge and learning more tools to grow.   Parashat Eikev 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת עֵקֶב 24 de agosto de 2024 / 20 de Av de 5784   Torá de 10 minutos en YouTube Parashat Eikev es la 46.ª porción semanal de la Torá en el ciclo anual judío de lectura de la Torá. Porción de la Torá: Deuteronomio 7:12-11:25 En Eikev (“Como resultado”), Moisés relata los acontecimientos que sucedieron en el desierto, incluido el maná, el becerro de oro y la muerte de Aarón. Moisés describe las bendiciones que Dios otorgará a los israelitas si siguen la ley de Dios y los castigos que enfrentarán si la desobedecen. [1] Año trienal 2 1: 9:4-10 · 7 p’sukim 2: 9:11-14 · 4 p’sukim 3: 9:15-21 · 7 p’sukim 4: 9:22-29 · 8 p’sukim 5: 10:1-5 · 5 p’sukim 6: 10:6-8 · 3 p’sukim 7: 10:9-11 · 3 p’sukim maf: 11:22-25 · 4 p’sukim Haftarah: Isaías 49:14-51:3 · 27 p’sukim   Comentario y Divrei Torá Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary American Jewish University   Hertz Chumash: págs. 784 – 789 Año Trienal 2 (Kriyah completo págs. 780 – 793) Artscroll Chumash: págs. 984 – 991 Año Trienal 2 (Kriyah completo págs. 980 – 997) Etz Chaim Chumash: págs. 1042 – 1048 Año Trienal 2 (Kriyah completo págs. 1037 – 1054)   Moisés les recuerda a todos cómo Dios ha sostenido a Israel a lo largo de sus años en el desierto. A pesar de que habían desafiado a Hashem, Él todavía los cuidó. Moisés arroja luz sobre algunos puntos interesantes sobre sus desafíos. Moisés les dice que Dios trajo adversidades a Israel para que pudieran trabajar duro para superar esos desafíos y aprender. También se sentirían más fuertes y más capaces de enfrentar más desafíos. En el Talmud, tratado Berajot, 5a-b, hay una discusión sobre por qué le pasan cosas malas a la gente buena. Al examinarlo, parecería que surge de este punto. Esta es una lección que todos podemos aprender. Cuando la adversidad sucede en nuestras vidas, Dios no solo nos está poniendo a prueba, sino que también nos está dando una oportunidad de superar y crecer. Así que la próxima vez que tengamos un “mal día”, amemos a Dios con “todas nuestras fuerzas” (V’Ahavta), y entusiasmémonos por superar el desafío y aprender más herramientas para crecer.

Calendar This is an overview of upcoming events. Details of each event are below 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 Sunday, 25 August 2024-Adult Hebrew Wednesday, 28 August 2024-Torah Study Thursday, 29 August 2024- Judaic Studies Friday & Saturday, 30 & 31 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. 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. Going forward, I am planning on conducting Hebrew School from my office and making Sunday an office day when applicable to be more available. 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 ) Friday, August 23, 2024 1:30pm - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) Sunday, August 25 , 2024 9:00am - 2:30pm ( Adult Hebrew 10:30am - 11:30am ) Friday, August 30, 2024 1:30pm - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) Sunday, September 2 , 2024 9:00am - 2:30pm ( Adult Hebrew 10:30am - 11:30am ) (Subject to change. Please call for appointments) Parashat Vaetchanan 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת וָאֶתְחַנַּן 17 August 2024 / 13 Av 5784 10-Minute Torah on YouTube 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 Adult Torah Study Class Next Session: Wednesday, August 14 at 7:30 pm PT Zoom Links sent in separate email Wednesday morning. Please reply if you do not receive them. Parashat Vaetchanan 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת וָאֶתְחַנַּן 17 August 2024 / 13 Av 5784 Parashat Vaetchanan is the 45th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion:  Deuteronomy 3:23-7:11 Vaetchanan (“I Pleaded”) opens as Moses describes his pleading with God to be allowed into the Land of Israel. Moses warns the Israelites not to pursue idolatry and recounts the giving of the Ten Commandments. The portion also contains the Shema, a declaration of faith and a central text in Jewish prayer.  [1] Commentary and Divrei Torah  Sefaria    OU Torah    Jewish Theological Seminary    American Jewish University Hertz Chumash: pp. 765 – 774 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 755 – 776) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 968 – 977 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 958 – 979) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 1015 – 1029 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 1005 – 1031)   Thursday, August 15 ,  2024 @ 7:30pm Shabbat Times for Ontario, California, USA 🕯️ Candle lighting  / הדלקת נרות Friday, August 16 ⋅ 7:17 pm ✨ Havdalah  (50 min) / הבדלה - 50 דקות Saturday, August 17 ⋅ 8:13 pm Powered by Hebcal Shabbat Times Upcoming Services Shabbat Ma'ariv Service Friday, August 16, 2024 @ 7:30 pm  Shabbat Shacharit / שַׁבָּת Saturday, August 17, 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 Vaetchanan 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת וָאֶתְחַנַּן 17 August 2024 / 13 Av 5784 Parashat Vaetchanan is the 45th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion, Triennial year 2:  Deuteronomy 5:1-7:11 1:  5:1-18  · 18 p’sukim   2:  5:19-24  · 6 p’sukim   3:  5:25-30  · 6 p’sukim   4:  6:1-3  · 3 p’sukim   5:  6:4-9  · 6 p’sukim   6:  6:10-19  · 10 p’sukim   7:  6:20-25  · 6 p’sukim   maf:  7:9-11  · 3 p’sukim   Haftarah:  Isaiah 40:1-26  · 26 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah  Sefaria    OU Torah    Jewish Theological Seminary    American Jewish University Hertz Chumash: pp. 765 – 774 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 755 – 776) Hebrew School at Temple Sholom of Ontario    See you in the fall! We're on break for the summer. Sunday, August 18 @ 10:30am -11:30am Our Adult Hebrew class is on Sundays, from 10:30am until 11:30am. We are using 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. טוּ בְּאָב 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. https://goldendreidle.com/ We are conveniently located in Tustin, Orange County, across the street from the OC Kosher Market . The Golden Dreidle has the most extensive collection of Jewish Wedding Gifts, Groom's Mazel Tov Glasses, Tallits, Kiddush Cups, Jewish Wedding Mezuzahs, Chuppah .. * 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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10-Minute Torah on YouTube Parashat Vaetchanan is the 45th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion:  Deuteronomy 3:23-7:11 Vaetchanan (“I Pleaded”) opens as Moses describes his pleading with God to be allowed into the Land of Israel. Moses warns the Israelites not to pursue idolatry and recounts the giving of the Ten Commandments. The portion also contains the Shema, a declaration of faith and a central text in Jewish prayer.  [1] Triennial year 2 1:  5:1-18  · 18 p’sukim   2:  5:19-24  · 6 p’sukim   3:  5:25-30  · 6 p’sukim   4:  6:1-3  · 3 p’sukim   5:  6:4-9  · 6 p’sukim   6:  6:10-19  · 10 p’sukim   7:  6:20-25  · 6 p’sukim   maf:  7:9-11  · 3 p’sukim     Haftarah:  Isaiah 40:1-26  · 26 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah  Sefaria    OU Torah    Jewish Theological Seminary    American Jewish University   Hertz Chumash: pp. 765 – 774 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 755 – 776) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 968 – 977 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 958 – 979) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 1015 – 1029 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 1005 – 1031)     Shabbat Nachamu 2024 / שַׁבָּת נַחֲמוּ 5784 Shabbat after Tish’a B’Av (Shabbat of Consolation) 🕍 Shabbat Nachamu for Hebrew Year 5784 begins at sundown on  Friday, 16 August 2024  and ends at nightfall on  Saturday, 17 August 2024 . Shabbat Nachamu (“Sabbath of comfort/ing) takes its name from the haftarah from Isaiah in the Book of Isaiah 40:1-26 that speaks of “comforting” the Jewish people for their suffering. It the first of seven haftarahs of consolation leading up to the holiday of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year.   Our Torah portion has two of the most important topics in our religion: Ten Commandments, and Shema/V’ahavta . Years ago, the Conservative movement of Judaism divided the Torah portions into thirds to make it more efficient to leyn  Torah. The precedent for this was that years ago Jews would read through Torah over a three-year period.  This was, of course, later shortened to be a one-year cycle marked by Simchat Torah .  In Vaetchanan , the Ten Commandments and Shema/V’ahavta  are read during each of those three cycles, because of them being critical to our religion.   This brings up an interesting concept to consider: does that make the other parts of this portion less important?  Consider yes and no.  No one can challenge the importance of these two passages that are the basis of Jewish relationship to Hashem and our moral and ethical code.  We should also, however, pay attention to the other topics addressed in our portion.   Moses—and Aaron—have been dealt with in somewhat harsh terms and are prevented from entering the Promised Land.  Here, Moses is acknowledging the finality of this consequence.  Consider that the V’ahavta  commands us to love Hashem with all our might.  Rabbi Dr. Hertz makes the comment that we love Hashem even when life doesn’t seem to be going our way.  In this manner, Moses showed us all what a real man of G-d he was.  He loved G-d with all his might.   We should all follow his example.     Parashat Vaetjanan 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת וָאֶתְחַנַּן 17 de agosto de 2024 / 13 de Av de 5784   Parashat Vaetjanan es la 45.ª porción semanal de la Torá en el ciclo anual judío de lectura de la Torá. Porción de la Torá: Deuteronomio 3:23-7:11 Vaetjanan (“Supliqué”) comienza con Moisés describiendo su súplica a Dios para que le permitieran entrar en la Tierra de Israel. Moisés advierte a los israelitas que no practiquen la idolatría y relata la entrega de los Diez Mandamientos. La porción también contiene el Shemá, una declaración de fe y un texto central en la oración judía. [1] Año trienal 2 1: 5:1-18 · 18 p’sukim 2: 5:19-24 · 6 p’sukim 3: 5:25-30 · 6 p’sukim 4: 6:1-3 · 3 p’sukim 5: 6:4-9 · 6 p’sukim 6: 6:10-19 · 10 p’sukim 7: 6:20-25 · 6 p’sukim maf: 7:9-11 · 3 p’sukim Haftarah: Isaías 40:1-26 · 26 p’sukim Comentario y Divrei Torá Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary American Jewish University   Hertz Chumash: págs. 765 – 774 Año Trienal 2 (Kriyah completo, págs. 755 – 776) Artscroll Chumash: págs. 948 – 953 Año Trienal 2 (Kriyah completo, págs. 938 – 957) Etz Chaim Chumash: págs. 990 – 994 Año Trienal 2 (Kriyah completo, págs. 981 – 998)   Shabbat Nachamu 2024 / שַׁבָּת נַחֲמוּ 5784 Shabbat después de Tish’a B’Av (Shabbat de Consolación) 🕍   Shabbat Nachamu para el año hebreo 5784 comienza al anochecer del viernes 16 de agosto de 2024 y termina al anochecer del sábado 17 de agosto de 2024. Shabbat Nachamu (“Shabat de consuelo/confort) toma su nombre de la haftará de Isaías en el Libro de Isaías 40:1-26 que habla de “consolar” al pueblo judío por su sufrimiento. Es la primera de las siete haftarás de consuelo que conducen a la festividad de Rosh Hashaná, el Año Nuevo judío.   Nuestra parashá de la Torá tiene dos de los temas más importantes de nuestra religión: los Diez Mandamientos y el Shemá/Vahavtá. Hace años, el movimiento conservador del judaísmo dividió las parashá de la Torá en tercios para que fuera más eficiente leer la Torá. El precedente de esto era que hace años los judíos leían la Torá en un período de tres años. Por supuesto, esto luego se acortó a un ciclo de un año marcado por Simjat Torá. En Vaetjanan, los Diez Mandamientos y el Shemá/Vahavtá se leen durante cada uno de esos tres ciclos, porque son fundamentales para nuestra religión.   Esto nos lleva a un concepto interesante para considerar: ¿eso hace que las otras partes de esta porción sean menos importantes? Consideremos las respuestas sí y no. Nadie puede cuestionar la importancia de estos dos pasajes que son la base de la relación judía con Hashem y nuestro código moral y ético. Sin embargo, también debemos prestar atención a los otros temas abordados en nuestra porción.   Moisés y Aarón fueron tratados con términos un tanto duros y se les impidió entrar a la Tierra Prometida. Aquí, Moisés está reconociendo la finalidad de esta consecuencia. Consideremos que la V’ahavta nos ordena amar a Hashem con todas nuestras fuerzas. El rabino Dr. Hertz hace el comentario de que amamos a Hashem incluso cuando la vida no parece ir como queremos. De esta manera, Moisés nos mostró a todos qué verdadero hombre de Dios era. Amaba a Dios con todas sus fuerzas.   Todos deberíamos seguir su ejemplo.

Calendar This is an overview of upcoming events. Details of each event are below 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 Sunday, 25 August 2024-Adult Hebrew Wednesday, 28 August 2024-Torah Study Thursday, 29 August 2024- Judaic Studies Friday & Saturday, 30 & 31 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. 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. Going forward, I am planning on conducting Hebrew School from my office and making Sunday an office day when applicable to be more available. 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 ) Friday, August 23, 2024 1:30pm - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) Sunday, August 25 , 2024 9:00am - 2:30pm ( Adult Hebrew 10:30am - 11:30am ) (Subject to change. Please call for appointments) D'var Torah for Parashat Devarim 5784 פָּרָשַׁת דְּבָרִים 10 August 2024 / 6 Av 5784 10-Minute Torah on YouTube Adult Torah Study Class Next Session: Wednesday, August 7 at 7:30 pm PT Zoom Links sent in separate email Wednesday morning. Please reply if you do not receive them. Parashat Devarim 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת דְּבָרִים 10 August 2024 / 6 Av 5784 10-Minute Torah on YouTube Parashat Devarim is the 44th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion Triennial Year 2: Deuteronomy 2:2-2:30 Devarim (“Words”) is the first Torah portion in the Book of Deuteronomy, the final book of the Torah. In it, Moses recounts events from the Israelites’ travels in the desert, like the appointment of judges, the sin of the spies, and the wars with the Emorite kings Sihon and Og.  [1] Commentary and Divrei Torah   Sefaria   OU Torah      Jewish Theological Seminary    American Jewish University Hertz Chumash: pp. 743 – 746 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 736 – 749) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 948 – 953 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 938 – 957) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 990 – 994 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 981 – 998) Thursday, August 8, 2024 @ 7:00pm - 9:00pm Next session: Thursday, August 15 ,  2024 @ 7:30pm Preempted for Board Meeting on Thursday, August 8 Shabbat Times for Ontario, California, USA 🕯️ Candle lighting  / הדלקת נרות Friday, August 9 ⋅ 7:25 pm ✨ Havdalah  (50 min) / הבדלה - 50 דקות Saturday, August 10 ⋅ 8:22 pm Powered by Hebcal Shabbat Times Upcoming Services Shabbat Ma'ariv Service Friday, August 9, 2024 @ 7:30 pm  Shabbat Shacharit / שַׁבָּת Saturday, August 10, 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 Devarim 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת דְּבָרִים 10 August 2024 / 6 Av 5784 Parashat Devarim is the 44th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Triennial year 2 1:  2:2-5  · 4 p’sukim   2:  2:6-12  · 7 p’sukim   3:  2:13-16  · 4 p’sukim   4:  2:17-19  · 3 p’sukim   5:  2:20-22  · 3 p’sukim   6:  2:23-25  · 3 p’sukim   7:  2:26-30  · 5 p’sukim   maf:  3:20-22  · 3 p’sukim   Haftarah:  Isaiah 1:1-27   · 27 p’sukim  Commentary and Divrei Torah   Sefaria   OU Torah      Jewish Theological Seminary    American Jewish University   Hertz Chumash: pp. 743 – 746 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 736 – 749) Shabbat Chazon 2024 / שַׁבָּת חֲזוֹן 5784 Shabbat of Prophecy/Shabbat of Vision 🕍 Shabbat Chazon for Hebrew Year 5784 begins at sundown on Friday, 9 August 2024 and ends at nightfall on Saturday, 10 August 2024 . Shabbat Chazon (“Sabbath [of] vision” שבת חזון, also Shabbat Hazon) is named for the “Vision of Isaiah over Judah and Jerusalem” (Book of Isaiah 1:1-27) that is read as the Haftarah on this Shabbat at the end of the three weeks between dire straits, which precede the mournful fast of Tisha B’Av. It is also called black sabbath due to Isaiah’s prophecy of rebuke predicting the destruction of the first temple in the siege of Jerusalem and its status as the saddest shabbat of the year (as opposed to the white sabbath, Shabbat Shuvah, immediately preceding Yom Kippur). Hebrew School at Temple Sholom of Ontario    See you in the fall! We're on break for the summer. Sunday, August 11 @ 10:30am -11:30am Our Adult Hebrew class is 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. Av 2024 / רֹאשׁ חוֹדֶשׁ אָב 5784  🌒 Rosh Chodesh Av for Hebrew Year 5784 begins at sundown on Sunday, 4 August 2024 and ends at nightfall on Monday, 5 August 2024 . Start of month of Av on the Hebrew calendar. Av (אָב) is the 5th month of the Hebrew year, has 30 days, and corresponds to July or August 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. 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 טוּ בְּאָב 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.

Parashat Devarim 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת דְּבָרִים 10 August 2024 / 6 Av 5784 10-Minute Torah on YouTube Parashat Devarim is the 44th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion Triennial Year 2: Deuteronomy 2:2-2:30 Devarim (“Words”) is the first Torah portion in the Book of Deuteronomy, the final book of the Torah. In it, Moses recounts events from the Israelites’ travels in the desert, like the appointment of judges, the sin of the spies, and the wars with the Emorite kings Sihon and Og.  [1] Triennial year 2 1:  2:2-5  · 4 p’sukim   2:  2:6-12  · 7 p’sukim   3:  2:13-16  · 4 p’sukim   4:  2:17-19  · 3 p’sukim   5:  2:20-22  · 3 p’sukim   6:  2:23-25  · 3 p’sukim   7:  2:26-30  · 5 p’sukim   maf:  3:20-22  · 3 p’sukim   Haftarah:  Isaiah 1:1-27   · 27 p’sukim   Commentary and Divrei Torah   Sefaria   OU Torah      Jewish Theological Seminary    American Jewish University   Hertz Chumash: pp. 743 – 746 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 736 – 749) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 948 – 953 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 938 – 957) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 990 – 994 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 981 – 998)   Parashat Devarim  starts the last book of Torah. The English word for the fifth book is “Deuteronomy”, which means “second”.  Deuteronomy is sort of a review in that many of the commandments are repeated, a few are slightly varied, and there are also some new ones. Why? Because Moses is talking to a new generation.  These are the people who will go conquer and then settle the land.  It is important, then, to keep this mind as we proceed through Deuteronomy as this will help put some of the content in context.  Consider, also, that the content is relevant for what this generation needs to know to set up Hebrew society in the Promised Land. In our triennial portion, Moses is recounting the journeys and some of the conquests.  There are times in the Torah when Hashem targets a group for destruction; for example, the Amalekites for attacking the vulnerable seniors and children that brought up the rear of the train.  By contrast, in our section, Hashem tells Moses that they can ask Edom (Esau) and Moab (Yitro) for supplies, but if they refuse, there is no recourse but to just move on. Since G-d had made promises to those peoples, they are protected. Consider the contrast.  Some nations are targeted for destruction while others are protected.  This is not random, but rather based on whether those nations’ actions are abhorrent or not.  A prime example of divine justice and demonstrating that G-d’s actions are meaningful.   Parashat Devarim 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת דְּבָרִים 10 de agosto de 2024 / 6 de Av de 5784   Parashat Devarim es la 44.ª porción semanal de la Torá en el ciclo anual judío de lectura de la Torá. Parashat Devarim Año Trienal 2: Deuteronomio 2:2-2:30   Devarim (“Palabras”) es la primera porción de la Torá en el Libro de Deuteronomio, el último libro de la Torá. En él, Moisés relata los acontecimientos de los viajes de los israelitas por el desierto, como el nombramiento de los jueces, el pecado de los espías y las guerras con los reyes emoritas Sijón y Og. [1]   Hertz Chumash: págs. 743 – 746 Año Trienal 2 (Kriyah completo, págs. 736 – 749) Artscroll Chumash: págs. 948 – 953 Año Trienal 2 (Kriyah completo, págs. 938 – 957) Etz Chaim Chumash: págs. 990 – 994 Año Trienal 2 (Kriyah completo, págs. 981 – 998)   Parashat Devarim comienza el último libro de la Torá. La palabra en español para el quinto libro es “Deuteronomio”, que significa “segundo”. Deuteronomio es una especie de repaso en el que se repiten muchos de los mandamientos, algunos se modifican levemente y también hay algunos nuevos. ¿Por qué? Porque Moisés está hablando a una nueva generación. Estas son las personas que irán a conquistar y luego se asentarán en la tierra. Es importante, entonces, tener esto en cuenta a medida que avanzamos en Deuteronomio, ya que esto ayudará a poner parte del contenido en contexto. Considere, también, que el contenido es relevante para lo que esta generación necesita saber para establecer la sociedad hebrea en la Tierra Prometida. En nuestra porción trienal, Moisés está relatando los viajes y algunas de las conquistas. Hay momentos en la Torá en los que Hashem apunta a un grupo para destruirlo; por ejemplo, los amalecitas por atacar a los ancianos y niños vulnerables que iban en la parte trasera del tren. En cambio, en nuestra sección, Hashem le dice a Moisés que pueden pedirle provisiones a Edom (Esaú) y Moab (Yitró), pero si se niegan, no les queda más remedio que seguir adelante. Como Dios les había hecho promesas a esos pueblos, están protegidos. Consideremos el contraste. Algunas naciones son el blanco de la destrucción mientras que otras son protegidas. Esto no es aleatorio, sino que se basa en si las acciones de esas naciones son aborrecibles o no. Un excelente ejemplo de justicia divina y que demuestra que las acciones de Dios son significativas

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. 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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….