Calendar This is an overview of upcoming events. Details of each event are below Sunday, 14 April 2024-Hebrew School Tuesday, 16 April 2024-Miller Course (Day has changed) Wednesday, 17 April 2024-Torah Study (Day has changed) Thursday, 18 April 2024-Judaic Studies Friday & Saturday, 19 & 20 April 2024-Shabbat Services Sunday, 21 April 2024-Hebrew School Monday, 22 April 2024 - nightfall Tuesday, 30 April 2024-Passover Tuesday, 23 April 2024-Passover Services Tuesday, 23 April 2024-Miller Course (?) (Day has changed) Wednesday, 24 April 2024-Passover Services Wednesday, 24 April 2024-Torah Study (Day has changed) Thursday, 25 April 2024-Judaic Studies Friday & Saturday, 26 & 27 April 2024-Shabbat Services Sunday, 28 April 2024-Hebrew School Monday, 29 April 2024-Passover Services Tuesday, 30 April 2024-Passover Services Sunday, 19 May 2024-Biannual Congregational Meeting We are now offering Zelle for payments and donations! Use this email: treasurer@templesholomofontario.org Please note what the payment is for. Thank you. Kabbalah Thought for this week "To achieve a higher level of spirituality and existence, we sometimes need to "borrow" Light from the Creator in order to use it to awaken and arouse even grater Light in our lives and in this world. This is similar to a businessman borrowing money from a bak for the prupose of building a successful business. In other, you need money in order to make money." A very poignant prayer that gives us comfort: 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, April 14, 2024 9:00am - 2:00pm (Hebrew School 10:00am - 11:30am) Friday, April 19, 2024 1:30pm - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) Sunday, April 21, 2024 9:00am - 2:00pm (Hebrew School 10:00am - 11:30am) Tuesday, April 23, 2024 9:00am - 1:00pm (Passover 1 Services 9:30am - 12:00pm) Tuesday, April 23, 2024 5:00pm - 9:00pm (2nd Night Seder 6:00am - 8:00pm) Wednesday, April 24, 2024 9:00am - 1:00pm (Passover 2 Services 9:30am - 12:00pm) Friday, April 26, 2024 10:30pm - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) Sunday, April 21, 2024 9:00am - 2:00pm (Hebrew School 10:00am - 11:30am) Monday, April 29, 2024 9:00am - 1:00pm (Passover 7 Services 9:30am - 12:00pm) Tuesday, April 30, 2024 9:00am - 1:00pm (Passover 8 Services/Yizkor 9:30am - 12:00pm) Friday, May 5, 2024 1:30pm - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) Sunday, May 7, 2024 9:00am - 2:00pm (Hebrew School 10:00am - 11:30am) (Subject to change. Please call for appointments) D'varTorah for Parashat Metzora 5784 (20 April 2024) פָּרָשַׁת מְּצֹרָע D'var Torah on YouTube In-Person Hebrew School at Temple Sholom of Ontario will be on Sunday, April 14, 2024 from 10:00am - 12:00pm Next Miller Course Day has changed Tuesday, April 16, 2024 @ 5:00pm PT Module 12: Middle Ages/Medieval Adult Torah Study Class Next Session: Wednesday, April 17 at 7:30 pm PT Day has changed Zoom Links sent in separate email Wednesday morning. Please reply if you do not receive them. Parashat Metzora 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת מְּצֹרָע 20 April 2024 / 12 Nisan 5784 Parashat Metzora is the 28th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Leviticus 14:1-15:33 Metzora opens by describing the purification process and accompanying sacrifices for one infected with tzaraat, a discoloration condition on the skin. It then describes the process of treating a house infected with tzaraat and the ritual impurity generated by certain bodily discharges. [1] Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria   OU Torah  Jewish Theological Seminary   American Jewish University Hertz Chumash: pp. 470 – 473 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 470 – 477) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 620 – 625 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 620 – 635) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 660 – 663 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 660– 670) Judaic Studies Next session: Thursday, April 18, 2024 @ 7:30pm Discussing the Friday Night Ma'ariv Shabbat service. Shabbat Times for Ontario, California, USA 🕯️ Candle lighting / הדלקת נרות Friday, April 19⋅7:07pm ✨ Havdalah (50 min) / הבדלה - 50 דקות Saturday, April 20⋅8:05pm Powered by Hebcal Shabbat Times Upcoming Services Shabbat Ma'ariv Service Friday, April 19, 2024 @ 7:30 pm Shabbat Shachrit Service Saturday, April 20, 2024 @ 9:30 am Zoom Links sent in 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 Metzora 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת מְּצֹרָע 20 April 2024 / 12 Nisan 5784 Parashat Metzora is the 28th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Leviticus 14:1-15:33 Triennial year 2 1: 14:1-5 · 5 p’sukim 2: 14:6-9 · 4 p’sukim 3: 14:10-12 · 3 p’sukim 4: 14:13-15 · 3 p’sukim 5: 14:16-20 · 5 p’sukim 6: 14:21-25 · 5 p’sukim 7: 14:26-32 · 7 p’sukim maf: 14:30-32 · 3 p’sukim Haftarah*: Malachi 3:4-24 · 21 p’sukim *Shabbat HaGadol Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary American Jewish University Hertz Chumash: pp. 470 – 473 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 470 – 477) Next Hebrew School at Temple Sholom of Ontario will be on Sunday, April 21, 2024 from 10:00am - 11:30am Our Hebrew Class consists of two sessions: 10:00am - 10:40pm Learning Hebrew 10:50am - 11:30am Studying Torah and other related topics Pesach 2024 / פֶּסַח 5784 Passover, the Feast of Unleavened Bread 🫓🍷 Pesach for Hebrew Year 5784 begins in the Diaspora at sundown on Monday, 22 April 2024 and ends at nightfall on Tuesday, 30 April 2024. Passover (Hebrew: פֶּסַח Pesach) commemorates the story of the Exodus, in which the ancient Israelites were freed from slavery in Egypt. Passover begins on the 15th day of the month of Nisan in the Jewish calendar, which is in spring in the Northern Hemisphere, and is celebrated for seven or eight days. It is one of the most widely observed Jewish holidays. Second Seder Tanakh This displays the Diaspora holiday schedule for Passover. Passover Services and Readings Passover 1 Shachrit Service @ 9:30 am Pesach I / פֶּסַח א׳ Tuesday, 23 April 2024 / 15 Nisan 5784 Torah Portion: Exodus 12:21-51; Numbers 28:16-25 1: Exodus 12:21-24 · 4 p’sukim 2: Exodus 12:25-28 · 4 p’sukim 3: Exodus 12:29-36 · 8 p’sukim 4: Exodus 12:37-42 · 6 p’sukim 5: Exodus 12:43-51 · 9 p’sukim maf: Numbers 28:16-25 · 10 p’sukim Haftarah for Ashkenazim: Joshua 3:5-7, 5:2-6:1, 6:27 · 19 p’sukim Haftarah for Sephardim: Joshua 5:2-6:1, 6:27 · 16 p’sukim Passover 2 Shachrit Service @ 9:30 am Pesach II / פֶּסַח ב׳ Wednesday, 24 April 2024 / 16 Nisan 5784 Torah Portion: Leviticus 22:26-23:44; Numbers 28:16-25 1: Leviticus 22:26-23:3 · 11 p’sukim 2: Leviticus 23:4-14 · 11 p’sukim 3: Leviticus 23:15-22 · 8 p’sukim 4: Leviticus 23:23-32 · 10 p’sukim 5: Leviticus 23:33-44 · 12 p’sukim maf: Numbers 28:16-25 · 10 p’sukim Haftarah: II Kings 23:1-9, 23:21-25 · 14 p’sukim Pesach Chol ha-Moed Day 1 / פֶּסַח חוֹל הַמּוֹעֵד יוֹם א׳ Thursday, 25 April 2024 / 17 Nisan 5784 Torah Portion: Exodus 13:1-16; Numbers 28:19-25 1: Exodus 13:1-4 · 4 p’sukim 2: Exodus 13:5-10 · 6 p’sukim 3: Exodus 13:11-16 · 6 p’sukim 4: Numbers 28:19-25 · 7 p’sukim Pesach Chol ha-Moed Day 2 / פֶּסַח חוֹל הַמּוֹעֵד יוֹם ב׳ Friday, 26 April 2024 / 18 Nisan 5784 Torah Portion: Exodus 22:24-23:19; Numbers 28:19-25 1: Exodus 22:24-26 · 3 p’sukim 2: Exodus 22:27-23:5 · 9 p’sukim 3: Exodus 23:6-19 · 14 p’sukim 4: Numbers 28:19-25 · 7 p’sukim Pesach Shabbat Chol ha-Moed / פֶּסַח שַׁבָּת חוֹל הַמּוֹעֵד Saturday, 27 April 2024 / 19 Nisan 5784 Torah Portion: Exodus 33:12-34:26; Numbers 28:19-25 1: Exodus 33:12-16 · 5 p’sukim 2: Exodus 33:17-19 · 3 p’sukim 3: Exodus 33:20-23 · 4 p’sukim 4: Exodus 34:1-3 · 3 p’sukim 5: Exodus 34:4-10 · 7 p’sukim 6: Exodus 34:11-17 · 7 p’sukim 7: Exodus 34:18-26 · 9 p’sukim maf: Numbers 28:19-25 · 7 p’sukim Haftarah: Ezekiel 37:1-14 · 14 p’sukim Megillah 1: Song of Songs 1:1-17 · 17 p’sukim 2: Song of Songs 2:1-17 · 17 p’sukim 3: Song of Songs 3:1-11 · 11 p’sukim 4: Song of Songs 4:1-16 · 16 p’sukim 5: Song of Songs 5:1-16 · 16 p’sukim 6: Song of Songs 6:1-12 · 12 p’sukim 7: Song of Songs 7:1-14 · 14 p’sukim 8: Song of Songs 8:1-14 · 14 p’sukim Pesach Chol ha-Moed Day 4 / פֶּסַח חוֹל הַמּוֹעֵד יוֹם ד׳ Sunday, 28 April 2024 / 20 Nisan 5784 Torah Portion: Numbers 9:1-14, 28:19-25 1: Numbers 9:1-5 · 5 p’sukim 2: Numbers 9:6-8 · 3 p’sukim 3: Numbers 9:9-14 · 6 p’sukim 4: Numbers 28:19-25 · 7 p’sukim Passover 7 Shachrit Service @ 9:30 am Pesach VII / פֶּסַח ז׳ Monday, 29 April 2024 / 21 Nisan 5784 Torah Portion: Exodus 13:17-15:26; Numbers 28:19-25 1: Exodus 13:17-22 · 6 p’sukim 2: Exodus 14:1-8 · 8 p’sukim 3: Exodus 14:9-14 · 6 p’sukim 4: Exodus 14:15-25 · 11 p’sukim 5: Exodus 14:26-15:26 · 32 p’sukim maf: Numbers 28:19-25 · 7 p’sukim Haftarah: II Samuel 22:1-51 · 51 p’sukim Passover 8 Shachrit Service @ 9:30 am Pesach VIII / פֶּסַח ח׳ Tuesday, 30 April 2024 / 22 Nisan 5784 Torah Portion: Deuteronomy 15:19-16:17; Numbers 28:19-25 1: Deuteronomy 15:19-23 · 5 p’sukim 2: Deuteronomy 16:1-3 · 3 p’sukim 3: Deuteronomy 16:4-8 · 5 p’sukim 4: Deuteronomy 16:9-12 · 4 p’sukim 5: Deuteronomy 16:13-17 · 5 p’sukim maf: Numbers 28:19-25 · 7 p’sukim Haftarah: Isaiah 10:32-12:6 · 25 p’sukim Biannual Congregational Meeting Sunday, 19 May 2024 @ 1:00pm *The titles in blue and underlined are "hyperlinks". 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Parashat Metzora 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת מְּצֹרָע 20 April 2024 / 12 Nisan 5784 D'var Torah on YouTube Parashat Metzora is the 28th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Leviticus 14:1-15:33 Metzora opens by describing the purification process and accompanying sacrifices for one infected with tzaraat, a discoloration condition on the skin. It then describes the process of treating a house infected with tzaraat and the ritual impurity generated by certain bodily discharges. [1] Triennial year 2 1: 14:1-5 · 5 p’sukim 2: 14:6-9 · 4 p’sukim 3: 14:10-12 · 3 p’sukim 4: 14:13-15 · 3 p’sukim 5: 14:16-20 · 5 p’sukim 6: 14:21-25 · 5 p’sukim 7: 14:26-32 · 7 p’sukim maf: 14:30-32 · 3 p’sukim Haftarah*: Malachi 3:4-24 · 21 p’sukim *Shabbat HaGadol Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary American Jewish University Hertz Chumash: pp. 470 – 473 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 470 – 477) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 620 – 625 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 620 – 635) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 660 – 663 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 660– 670) Shabbat HaGadol 2024 / שַׁבָּת הַגָּדוֹל 5784 Shabbat before Pesach (The Great Shabbat) 🕍 Shabbat HaGadol for Hebrew Year 5784 begins at sundown on Friday, 19 April 2024 and ends at nightfall on Saturday, 20 April 2024. This corresponds to Parashat Metzora. Shabbat HaGadol (“Great Shabbat” שבת הגדול) is the Shabbat immediately before Passover. There is a special Haftarah reading on this Shabbat of the book of Malachi. Traditionally a lengthy and expansive sermon is given to the general community in the afternoon. In our last parashat, we learned of all the skin impurities that can infect people.  In this parashat, we have the spiritual processes that we do after these maladies are resolved.  We also learn how to deal with marks that appear on the walls of our houses and as well as unusual discharges. Usually in non-leap years these two parashats are read together on the same Shabbat. That the Torah devotes two parachot to dealing with maladies that occur on the skin maladies and impure discharges gives us insight about cleanliness and purity.  The same question arises: Is this about health or about spiritual cleanliness?  Consider that it deals with both.  When we live in a clean environment, we feel good.  It also helps us to respect our bodies and be considerate of others around us. Either way, it addresses how to keep ourselves pure in society as we interact with others. Parashat Metzorá 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת מְּצֹרָע 20 de abril de 2024/12 de Nisán 5784 Parashat Metzora es la 28.ª porción semanal de la Torá en el ciclo judío anual de lectura de la Torá. Porción de la Torá: Levítico 14:1-15:33 Metzora comienza describiendo el proceso de purificación y los sacrificios que lo acompañan para alguien infectado con tzaraat, una condición de decoloración de la piel. Luego describe el proceso de tratamiento de una casa infectada con tzaraat y la impureza ritual generada por ciertas descargas corporales. [1] Trienal año 2 1: 14:1-5 · 5 pesukim 2: 14:6-9 · 4 pesukim 3: 14:10-12 · 3 pesukim 4: 14:13-15 · 3 pesukim 5: 14:16-20 · 5 pesukim 6: 14:21-25 · 5 pesukim 7: 14:26-32 · 7 pesukim maf: 14:30-32 · 3 pesukim Haftará*: Malaquías 3:4-24 · 21 pesukim *Shabbat HaGadol Shabat HaGadol 2024 / שַׁבָּת הַגָּדוֹל 5784 Shabat antes de Pesaj (El Gran Shabat) 🕍 Shabat HaGadol para el año hebreo 5784 comienza al atardecer del viernes 19 de abril de 2024 y termina al anochecer del sábado 20 de abril de 2024. Esto corresponde a Parashat Metzora. Shabat HaGadol (“Gran Shabat” שבת הגדול) es el Shabat inmediatamente anterior a Pesaj. Hay una lectura especial de Haftará en este Shabat del libro de Malaquías. Tradicionalmente se da un sermón largo y extenso a la comunidad en general por la tarde. En nuestra última parashat aprendimos sobre todas las impurezas de la piel que pueden infectar a las personas. En esta parashá tenemos los procesos espirituales que llevamos a cabo después de que se resuelven estas enfermedades. También aprendemos a afrontar las marcas que aparecen en las paredes de nuestras casas y también los vertidos inusuales. Por lo general, en los años no bisiestos, estas dos parashás se leen juntas en el mismo Shabat. El hecho de que la Torá dedique dos parajot a tratar las enfermedades que ocurren en la piel, enfermedades y secreciones impuras, nos da una idea de la limpieza y la pureza. Surge la misma pregunta: ¿Se trata de salud o de limpieza espiritual? Considere que se trata de ambos. Cuando vivimos en un ambiente limpio, nos sentimos bien. También nos ayuda a respetar nuestros cuerpos y a ser considerados con los que nos rodean. De cualquier manera, aborda cómo mantenernos puros en la sociedad mientras interactuamos con los demás.

Calendar This is an overview of upcoming events. Details of each event are below Sunday, 7 April 2024-Hebrew School Tuesday, 9 April 2024-Miller Course (Day has changed) Wednesday, 10 April 2024-Torah Study (Day has changed) Thursday, 11 April 2024-Board Meeting Friday & Saturday, 12 & 13 April 2024-Shabbat Services Sunday, 14 April 2024-Hebrew School Tuesday, 16 April 2024-Miller Course (Day has changed) Wednesday, 17 April 2024-Torah Study (Day has changed) Thursday, 18 April 2024-Judaic Studies Friday & Saturday, 19 & 20 April 2024-Shabbat Services Monday, 22 April 2024 - nightfall Tuesday, 30 April 2024-Passover We are now offering Zelle for payments and donations! Use this email: treasurer@templesholomofontario.org Please note what the payment is for. Thank you. Kabbalah Thought for this week "Two paths to redemption and eternal peace are always available to us, a Ligh - fillled path that embodies mercy ad protection, or a darkened path that embodies pain, torment, and suffering. Our egos constanly urge us towards the path of darkness. Through a meditative, intense introspection, we can help ourselves and the world at large, avoid he potential gloom and devastation that attends the path of darkness." A very poignant prayer that gives us comfort: 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. Thursday, April 11, 2024 1:00pm - 7:00pm (Board Meeting 7:00pm - 9:00pm) Friday, April 12, 2024 1:30pm - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) Sunday, April 14, 2024 9:00am - 2:00pm (Hebrew School 10:00am - 11:30am) Friday, April 19, 2024 1:30pm - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) Sunday, April 21, 2024 9:00am - 2:00pm (Hebrew School 10:00am - 11:30am) Friday, April 26, 2024 10:30pm - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) (Subject to change. Please call for appointments) D'var Torah for Parashat Tazria 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת תַזְרִיעַ 13 April 2024 D'var Torah on YouTube Next Miller Course Day has changed Tuesday, April 9, 2024 @ 5:00pm PT Module 11: Kashrut Adult Torah Study Class Next Session: Wednesday, April 10 at 7:30 pm PT Day has changed Zoom Links sent in separate email Wednesday morning. Please reply if you do not receive them. Parashat Tazria 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת תַזְרִיעַ 13 April 2024 / 5 Nisan 5784 Parashat Tazria is the 27th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Leviticus 12:1-13:59 Tazria (“She Bears Seed”) opens by describing the purification process for a woman after childbirth. It then describes different forms of tzaraat, a discoloration condition on skin or clothing, and the requirement of an infected person to dwell alone outside the camp and be inspected by a priest. [1] Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary American Jewish University Hertz Chumash: pp. 463– 466 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 459– 466) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 614– 619 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 608– 619) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 655– 659 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 649– 659) Judaic Studies Next session: Thursday, April 18, 2024 @ 7:30pm Preempted on April 11 for board meeting We’ll be deciding what to discuss next. Shabbat Times for Ontario, California, USA 🕯️ Candle lighting / הדלקת נרות Friday, April 12⋅7:02pm ✨ Havdalah (50 min) / הבדלה - 50 דקות Saturday, April 13⋅7:59pm Powered by Hebcal Shabbat Times Upcoming Services Shabbat Ma'ariv Service Friday, April 12, 2024 @ 7:30 pm Shabbat Shachrit Service Saturday, April 13, 2024 @ 9:30 am Zoom Links sent in 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 Tazria 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת תַזְרִיעַ 13 April 2024 / 5 Nisan 5784 Parashat Tazria is the 27th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Leviticus 12:1-13:59 Tazria (“She Bears Seed”) opens by describing the purification process for a woman after childbirth. It then describes different forms of tzaraat, a discoloration condition on skin or clothing, and the requirement of an infected person to dwell alone outside the camp and be inspected by a priest. [1] Triennial year 2 1: 13:29-34 · 6 p’sukim 2: 13:35-39 · 5 p’sukim 3: 13:40-42 · 3 p’sukim 4: 13:43-46 · 4 p’sukim 5: 13:47-50 · 4 p’sukim 6: 13:51-54 · 4 p’sukim 7: 13:55-59 · 5 p’sukim maf: 13:57-59 · 3 p’sukim Haftarah: II Kings 4:42-5:19 · 22 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria OU Torah Academy for Jewish Religion Jewish Theological Seminary Hertz Chumash: pp. 463– 466 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 459– 466) In-Person Hebrew School at Temple Sholom of Ontario will be on Sunday, April 14, 2024 from 10:00am - 12:00pm Next Hebrew School at Temple Sholom of Ontario will be on Sunday, April 21, 2024 from 10:00am - 11:30am Our Hebrew Class consists of two sessions: 10:00am - 10:40pm Learning Hebrew 10:50am - 11:30am Studying Torah and other related topics Pesach 2024 / פֶּסַח 5784 Passover, the Feast of Unleavened Bread 🫓🍷 Pesach for Hebrew Year 5784 begins in the Diaspora at sundown on Monday, 22 April 2024 and ends at nightfall on Tuesday, 30 April 2024. Passover (Hebrew: פֶּסַח Pesach) commemorates the story of the Exodus, in which the ancient Israelites were freed from slavery in Egypt. Passover begins on the 15th day of the month of Nisan in the Jewish calendar, which is in spring in the Northern Hemisphere, and is celebrated for seven or eight days. It is one of the most widely observed Jewish holidays. Second Seder Tanakh This displays the Diaspora holiday schedule for Passover. Pesach I / פֶּסַח א׳ Tuesday, 23 April 2024 / 15 Nisan 5784 Torah Portion: Exodus 12:21-51; Numbers 28:16-25 1: Exodus 12:21-24 · 4 p’sukim 2: Exodus 12:25-28 · 4 p’sukim 3: Exodus 12:29-36 · 8 p’sukim 4: Exodus 12:37-42 · 6 p’sukim 5: Exodus 12:43-51 · 9 p’sukim maf: Numbers 28:16-25 · 10 p’sukim Haftarah for Ashkenazim: Joshua 3:5-7, 5:2-6:1, 6:27 · 19 p’sukim Haftarah for Sephardim: Joshua 5:2-6:1, 6:27 · 16 p’sukim Pesach II / פֶּסַח ב׳ Wednesday, 24 April 2024 / 16 Nisan 5784 Torah Portion: Leviticus 22:26-23:44; Numbers 28:16-25 1: Leviticus 22:26-23:3 · 11 p’sukim 2: Leviticus 23:4-14 · 11 p’sukim 3: Leviticus 23:15-22 · 8 p’sukim 4: Leviticus 23:23-32 · 10 p’sukim 5: Leviticus 23:33-44 · 12 p’sukim maf: Numbers 28:16-25 · 10 p’sukim Haftarah: II Kings 23:1-9, 23:21-25 · 14 p’sukim Pesach Chol ha-Moed Day 1 / פֶּסַח חוֹל הַמּוֹעֵד יוֹם א׳ Thursday, 25 April 2024 / 17 Nisan 5784 Torah Portion: Exodus 13:1-16; Numbers 28:19-25 1: Exodus 13:1-4 · 4 p’sukim 2: Exodus 13:5-10 · 6 p’sukim 3: Exodus 13:11-16 · 6 p’sukim 4: Numbers 28:19-25 · 7 p’sukim Pesach Chol ha-Moed Day 2 / פֶּסַח חוֹל הַמּוֹעֵד יוֹם ב׳ Friday, 26 April 2024 / 18 Nisan 5784 Torah Portion: Exodus 22:24-23:19; Numbers 28:19-25 1: Exodus 22:24-26 · 3 p’sukim 2: Exodus 22:27-23:5 · 9 p’sukim 3: Exodus 23:6-19 · 14 p’sukim 4: Numbers 28:19-25 · 7 p’sukim Pesach Shabbat Chol ha-Moed / פֶּסַח שַׁבָּת חוֹל הַמּוֹעֵד Saturday, 27 April 2024 / 19 Nisan 5784 Torah Portion: Exodus 33:12-34:26; Numbers 28:19-25 1: Exodus 33:12-16 · 5 p’sukim 2: Exodus 33:17-19 · 3 p’sukim 3: Exodus 33:20-23 · 4 p’sukim 4: Exodus 34:1-3 · 3 p’sukim 5: Exodus 34:4-10 · 7 p’sukim 6: Exodus 34:11-17 · 7 p’sukim 7: Exodus 34:18-26 · 9 p’sukim maf: Numbers 28:19-25 · 7 p’sukim Haftarah: Ezekiel 37:1-14 · 14 p’sukim Megillah 1: Song of Songs 1:1-17 · 17 p’sukim 2: Song of Songs 2:1-17 · 17 p’sukim 3: Song of Songs 3:1-11 · 11 p’sukim 4: Song of Songs 4:1-16 · 16 p’sukim 5: Song of Songs 5:1-16 · 16 p’sukim 6: Song of Songs 6:1-12 · 12 p’sukim 7: Song of Songs 7:1-14 · 14 p’sukim 8: Song of Songs 8:1-14 · 14 p’sukim Pesach Chol ha-Moed Day 4 / פֶּסַח חוֹל הַמּוֹעֵד יוֹם ד׳ Sunday, 28 April 2024 / 20 Nisan 5784 Torah Portion: Numbers 9:1-14, 28:19-25 1: Numbers 9:1-5 · 5 p’sukim 2: Numbers 9:6-8 · 3 p’sukim 3: Numbers 9:9-14 · 6 p’sukim 4: Numbers 28:19-25 · 7 p’sukim Pesach VII / פֶּסַח ז׳ Monday, 29 April 2024 / 21 Nisan 5784 Torah Portion: Exodus 13:17-15:26; Numbers 28:19-25 1: Exodus 13:17-22 · 6 p’sukim 2: Exodus 14:1-8 · 8 p’sukim 3: Exodus 14:9-14 · 6 p’sukim 4: Exodus 14:15-25 · 11 p’sukim 5: Exodus 14:26-15:26 · 32 p’sukim maf: Numbers 28:19-25 · 7 p’sukim Haftarah: II Samuel 22:1-51 · 51 p’sukim Pesach VIII / פֶּסַח ח׳ Tuesday, 30 April 2024 / 22 Nisan 5784 Torah Portion: Deuteronomy 15:19-16:17; Numbers 28:19-25 1: Deuteronomy 15:19-23 · 5 p’sukim 2: Deuteronomy 16:1-3 · 3 p’sukim 3: Deuteronomy 16:4-8 · 5 p’sukim 4: Deuteronomy 16:9-12 · 4 p’sukim 5: Deuteronomy 16:13-17 · 5 p’sukim maf: Numbers 28:19-25 · 7 p’sukim Haftarah: Isaiah 10:32-12:6 · 25 p’sukim *The titles in blue and underlined are "hyperlinks". 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D'var Torah on YouTube Parashat Tazria is the 27th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Leviticus 12:1-13:59 Tazria (“She Bears Seed”) opens by describing the purification process for a woman after childbirth. It then describes different forms of tzaraat, a discoloration condition on skin or clothing, and the requirement of an infected person to dwell alone outside the camp and be inspected by a priest. [1] Triennial year 2 1: 13:29-34 · 6 p’sukim 2: 13:35-39 · 5 p’sukim 3: 13:40-42 · 3 p’sukim 4: 13:43-46 · 4 p’sukim 5: 13:47-50 · 4 p’sukim 6: 13:51-54 · 4 p’sukim 7: 13:55-59 · 5 p’sukim maf: 13:57-59 · 3 p’sukim Haftarah: II Kings 4:42-5:19 · 22 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria     OU Torah     Jewish Theological Seminary    American Jewish University Hertz Chumash: pp. 463– 466 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 459– 466) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 614– 619 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 608– 619) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 655– 659 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 649– 659) Rabbi Hertz in his humash comments that we now take a look at the laws of purity.  The Etz Haim humash states that in the previous portion we discussed the holiness of what goes into the body; now we discuss what comes out. The parashat starts out discussing the procedure for a woman who gives birth to purify herself.  Sometimes, this gets misunderstood.  This is not a denigration or a negative.  Rather, it is a way to sanctify and preserve the health of both the mother and the child.  After all, the first commandment in the Torah is to be fruitful and multiply.  These laws discuss the process.  We also are introduced to the laws of dealing with various impurities that appear on the skin There is discussion on the purpose of these laws. Some say that in this primitive society it was a way of preserving health.  Others contend that they are really about holiness, the same way eating certain animals was about holiness and not life. The Artscroll Humash contends that the reason for the various skin ailments were as a direct result of Lashon Harah, and it was a divine way of keeping talebearers out of society.  This would minimize the damage that evil speech causes. Great points for discussion. Parashat Tazria 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת תַזְרִיעַ 13 de abril de 2024 / 5 de Nisán 5784 Parashat Tazria es la 27ª porción semanal de la Torá en el ciclo judío anual de lectura de la Torá. Porción de la Torá: Levítico 12:1-13:59 Tazria (“Ella lleva semilla”) comienza describiendo el proceso de purificación de una mujer después del parto. Luego describe diferentes formas de tzaraat, una condición de decoloración de la piel o la ropa, y el requisito de que una persona infectada viva sola fuera del campamento y sea inspeccionada por un sacerdote. [1] Trienal año 2 1: 13:29-34 · 6 pesukim 2: 13:35-39 · 5 pesukim 3: 13:40-42 · 3 pesukim 4: 13:43-46 · 4 pesukim 5: 13:47-50 · 4 pesukim 6: 13:51-54 · 4 pesukim 7: 13:55-59 · 5 pesukim maf: 13:57-59 · 3 pesukim Haftará: II Reyes 4:42-5:19 · 22 p’sukim Comentario y Divrei Torá Sefaria OU Torah Seminario Teológico Judío Universidad Judía Americana Hertz Chumash: págs. 463– 466 Año trienal 2 (Kriyah completa págs. 459– 466) Artscroll Chumash: págs. 614– 619 Año trienal 2 (Kriyah completa págs. 608– 619) Etz Jaim Jumash: págs. 655– 659 Año trienal 2 (Kriyah completa págs. 649– 659) El rabino Hertz en su humash comenta que ahora echemos un vistazo a las leyes de la pureza. El Etz Haim humash afirma que en la porción anterior discutimos la santidad de lo que entra en el cuerpo; ahora discutimos lo que sale. La parashat comienza discutiendo el procedimiento que debe seguir una mujer que da a luz para purificarse. A veces esto se malinterpreta. Esto no es una denigración ni una negativa. Más bien, es una manera de santificar y preservar la salud tanto de la madre como del niño. Después de todo, el primer mandamiento de la Torá es ser fructífero y multiplicarse. Estas leyes discuten el proceso. También nos presentan las leyes para tratar las diversas impurezas que aparecen en la piel. Hay discusión sobre el propósito de estas leyes. Algunos dicen que en esta sociedad primitiva era una forma de preservar la salud. Otros sostienen que en realidad tienen que ver con la santidad, de la misma manera que comer ciertos animales tenía que ver con la santidad y no con la vida. El Artscroll Humash sostiene que la razón de las diversas dolencias de la piel fue un resultado directo de Lashon Harah, y era una forma divina de mantener a los chismosos fuera de la sociedad. Esto minimizaría el daño que causa el mal discurso. Grandes puntos para la discusión.

Calendar This is an overview of upcoming events. Details of each event are below Sunday, 31 March 2024-Hebrew School Tuesday, 2 April 2024-Miller Course (Day has changed) Wednesday, 3 April 2024-Torah Study (Day has changed) Thursday, 4 April 2024-Judaic Studies Friday & Saturday, 5 & 6 April 2024-Shabbat Services Sunday, 7 April 2024-Hebrew School Tuesday, 9 April 2024-Miller Course (Day has changed) Wednesday, 10 April 2024-Torah Study (Day has changed) Thursday, 11 April 2024-Board Meeting Friday & Saturday, 12 & 13 April 2024-Shabbat Services Sunday, 14 April 2024-Hebrew School Monday, 22 April 2024 - nightfall Tuesday, 30 April 2024-Passover We are now offering Zelle for payments and donations! Use this email: treasurer@templesholomofontario.org Please note what the payment is for. Thank you. Kabbalah Thought for this week "To achieve a higher level of spirituality and existence, we sometimes need to "borrow" Light from The Creator in order to use it to awaken and arouse even greater Light in our lives and in this world. This is similar to a businessman borrowing money from a bank for the purpose of building a successful business. In other words, you need money to make money." A very poignant prayer that gives us comfort: 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. Monday, April 1, 2024 9:00am - 2:00pm Friday, April 5, 2024 10:30pm - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) Thursday, April 11, 2024 1:00pm - 7:00pm (Board Meeting 7:00pm - 9:00pm) Friday, April 12, 2024 1:30pm - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) Sunday, April 14, 2024 9:00am - 2:00pm (Hebrew School 10:00am - 11:30am) Friday, April 19, 2024 1:30pm - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) (Subject to change. Please call for appointments) D'var Torah for Parashat Shmini 5784 6 April 2024 / פָּרָשַׁת שְּׁמִינִי D'var Torah on YouTube Next Miller Course Day has changed Tuesday, April 2, 2024 @ 5:00pm PT Module 10: High Holy Days Adult Torah Study Class Next Session: Wednesday, March 26 at 7:30 pm PT Day has changed Zoom Links sent in separate email Wednesday morning. Please reply if you do not receive them. Parashat Shmini 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת שְּׁמִינִי 6 April 2024 / 27 Adar II 5784 Parashat Shmini is the 26th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Leviticus 9:1-11:47; Exodus 12:1-20 Shemini (“Eighth”) opens with the consecration of the Mishkan (Tabernacle). Two of Aaron’s sons are consumed by a fire sent from God when they attempt to offer a “strange fire.” God describes the animals, birds, and fish that are permissible and prohibited for consumption, as well as some laws of ritual purity. [1] Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria   OU Torah   Jewish Theological Seminary   American Jewish University Hertz Chumash: pp. 447 – 452 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 443 – 454) pp. 253 - 257 Artscroll Chumash: pp. 594 – 603 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 588 – 607) pp. 348 - 355 Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 635 – 641 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 630 – 642); pp. 380 - 385 Judaic Studies Next session: Thursday, March 28, 2024 @ 7:30pm We’ll be deciding what to discuss next. Shabbat Times for Ontario, California, USA 🕯️ Candle lighting / הדלקת נרות Friday, April 5⋅6:56pm ✨ Havdalah (50 min) / הבדלה - 50 דקות Saturday, April 6⋅7:53pm Powered by Hebcal Shabbat Times Upcoming Services Shabbat Ma'ariv Service Friday, April 5, 2024 @ 7:30 pm Shabbat Shachrit Service Saturday, April 6, 2024 @ 9:30 am Zoom Links sent in 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 Shmini 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת שְּׁמִינִי 6 April 2024 / 27 Adar II 5784 D'var Torah on YouTube Parashat Shmini is the 26th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Leviticus 9:1-11:47; Exodus 12:1-20 Triennial year 2 1: 10:12-15 · 4 p’sukim 2: 10:16-20 · 5 p’sukim 3: 11:1-8 · 8 p’sukim 4: 11:9-12 · 4 p’sukim 5: 11:13-19 · 7 p’sukim 6: 11:20-28 · 9 p’sukim 7: 11:29-32 · 4 p’sukim maf*: Exodus 12:1-20 · 20 p’sukim  *Shabbat HaChodesh Haftarah for Ashkenazim*: Ezekiel 45:16-46:18 · 28 p’sukim *Shabbat HaChodesh Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria   OU Torah   Jewish Theological Seminary   American Jewish University Hertz Chumash: pp. 447 – 452 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 443 – 454) pp. 253 - 257 Shabbat Mevarchim Chodesh Nisan Saturday, April 6 Molad Nisan: Mon, 57 minutes and 7 chalakim after 22:00 The Shabbat before the start of a Jewish month (Rosh Chodesh) is known as Shabbat Mevarchim, “the Shabbat when we bless.” On this day, during the synagogue service, we recite a special blessing for the new month and announce the timing of Rosh Chodesh. Shabbat HaChodesh 2024 / שַׁבָּת הַחֹדֶשׁ 5784 Shabbat before Rosh Chodesh Nissan 🕍 Shabbat HaChodesh for Hebrew Year 5784 begins at sundown on Friday, 5 April 2024 and ends at nightfall on Saturday, 6 April 2024. This corresponds to Parashat Shmini. Shabbat HaChodesh (“Sabbath [of the] month” שבת החודש) precedes the first of the Hebrew month of Nisan during which Passover is celebrated. Exodus 12:1-20 and the laws of Passover. On the first day of Nisan, G-d presented the first commandment of how to “sanctify the new moon” (kiddush hachodesh) for the onset of Rosh Chodesh and thus Nisan becomes the first month of the Jewish year (counting by months.). Next Hebrew School at Temple Sholom of Ontario will be on Sunday, April 7, 2024 from 10:00am - 11:30am Our Hebrew Class consists of two sessions: 10:00am - 10:40pm Learning Hebrew 10:50am - 11:30am Studying Torah and other related topics Rosh Chodesh Nisan 2024 / רֹאשׁ חוֹדֶשׁ נִיסָן 5784 Start of month of Nisan on the Hebrew calendar 🌒 Rosh Chodesh Nisan for Hebrew Year 5784 begins at sundown on Monday, 8 April 2024 and ends at nightfall on Tuesday, 9 April 2024. Start of month of Nisan on the Hebrew calendar. נִיסָן (transliterated Nisan or Nissan) is the 1st month of the Hebrew year, has 30 days, and corresponds to March or April 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. Pesach 2024 / פֶּסַח 5784 Passover, the Feast of Unleavened Bread 🫓🍷 Pesach for Hebrew Year 5784 begins in the Diaspora at sundown on Monday, 22 April 2024 and ends at nightfall on Tuesday, 30 April 2024. Passover (Hebrew: פֶּסַח Pesach) commemorates the story of the Exodus, in which the ancient Israelites were freed from slavery in Egypt. Passover begins on the 15th day of the month of Nisan in the Jewish calendar, which is in spring in the Northern Hemisphere, and is celebrated for seven or eight days. It is one of the most widely observed Jewish holidays. Tanakh This displays the Diaspora holiday schedule. Pesach I / פֶּסַח א׳Tuesday, 23 April 2024 / 15 Nisan 5784 Torah Portion: Exodus 12:21-51; Numbers 28:16-25 1: Exodus 12:21-24 · 4 p’sukim 2: Exodus 12:25-28 · 4 p’sukim 3: Exodus 12:29-36 · 8 p’sukim 4: Exodus 12:37-42 · 6 p’sukim 5: Exodus 12:43-51 · 9 p’sukim maf: Numbers 28:16-25 · 10 p’sukim Haftarah for Ashkenazim: Joshua 3:5-7, 5:2-6:1, 6:27 · 19 p’sukim Haftarah for Sephardim: Joshua 5:2-6:1, 6:27 · 16 p’sukim Pesach II / פֶּסַח ב׳Wednesday, 24 April 2024 / 16 Nisan 5784 Torah Portion: Leviticus 22:26-23:44; Numbers 28:16-25 1: Leviticus 22:26-23:3 · 11 p’sukim 2: Leviticus 23:4-14 · 11 p’sukim 3: Leviticus 23:15-22 · 8 p’sukim 4: Leviticus 23:23-32 · 10 p’sukim 5: Leviticus 23:33-44 · 12 p’sukim maf: Numbers 28:16-25 · 10 p’sukim Haftarah: II Kings 23:1-9, 23:21-25 · 14 p’sukim Pesach Chol ha-Moed Day 1 / פֶּסַח חוֹל הַמּוֹעֵד יוֹם א׳Thursday, 25 April 2024 / 17 Nisan 5784 Torah Portion: Exodus 13:1-16; Numbers 28:19-25 1: Exodus 13:1-4 · 4 p’sukim 2: Exodus 13:5-10 · 6 p’sukim 3: Exodus 13:11-16 · 6 p’sukim 4: Numbers 28:19-25 · 7 p’sukim Pesach Chol ha-Moed Day 2 / פֶּסַח חוֹל הַמּוֹעֵד יוֹם ב׳Friday, 26 April 2024 / 18 Nisan 5784 Torah Portion: Exodus 22:24-23:19; Numbers 28:19-25 1: Exodus 22:24-26 · 3 p’sukim 2: Exodus 22:27-23:5 · 9 p’sukim 3: Exodus 23:6-19 · 14 p’sukim 4: Numbers 28:19-25 · 7 p’sukim Pesach Shabbat Chol ha-Moed / פֶּסַח שַׁבָּת חוֹל הַמּוֹעֵדSaturday, 27 April 2024 / 19 Nisan 5784 Torah Portion: Exodus 33:12-34:26; Numbers 28:19-25 1: Exodus 33:12-16 · 5 p’sukim 2: Exodus 33:17-19 · 3 p’sukim 3: Exodus 33:20-23 · 4 p’sukim 4: Exodus 34:1-3 · 3 p’sukim 5: Exodus 34:4-10 · 7 p’sukim 6: Exodus 34:11-17 · 7 p’sukim 7: Exodus 34:18-26 · 9 p’sukim maf: Numbers 28:19-25 · 7 p’sukim Haftarah: Ezekiel 37:1-14 · 14 p’sukim Megillah 1: Song of Songs 1:1-17 · 17 p’sukim 2: Song of Songs 2:1-17 · 17 p’sukim 3: Song of Songs 3:1-11 · 11 p’sukim 4: Song of Songs 4:1-16 · 16 p’sukim 5: Song of Songs 5:1-16 · 16 p’sukim 6: Song of Songs 6:1-12 · 12 p’sukim 7: Song of Songs 7:1-14 · 14 p’sukim 8: Song of Songs 8:1-14 · 14 p’sukim Pesach Chol ha-Moed Day 4 / פֶּסַח חוֹל הַמּוֹעֵד יוֹם ד׳Sunday, 28 April 2024 / 20 Nisan 5784 Torah Portion: Numbers 9:1-14, 28:19-25 1: Numbers 9:1-5 · 5 p’sukim 2: Numbers 9:6-8 · 3 p’sukim 3: Numbers 9:9-14 · 6 p’sukim 4: Numbers 28:19-25 · 7 p’sukim Pesach VII / פֶּסַח ז׳Monday, 29 April 2024 / 21 Nisan 5784 Torah Portion: Exodus 13:17-15:26; Numbers 28:19-25 1: Exodus 13:17-22 · 6 p’sukim 2: Exodus 14:1-8 · 8 p’sukim 3: Exodus 14:9-14 · 6 p’sukim 4: Exodus 14:15-25 · 11 p’sukim 5: Exodus 14:26-15:26 · 32 p’sukim maf: Numbers 28:19-25 · 7 p’sukim Haftarah: II Samuel 22:1-51 · 51 p’sukim Pesach VIII / פֶּסַח ח׳Tuesday, 30 April 2024 / 22 Nisan 5784 Torah Portion: Deuteronomy 15:19-16:17; Numbers 28:19-25 1: Deuteronomy 15:19-23 · 5 p’sukim 2: Deuteronomy 16:1-3 · 3 p’sukim 3: Deuteronomy 16:4-8 · 5 p’sukim 4: Deuteronomy 16:9-12 · 4 p’sukim 5: Deuteronomy 16:13-17 · 5 p’sukim maf: Numbers 28:19-25 · 7 p’sukim Haftarah: Isaiah 10:32-12:6 · 25 p’sukim *The titles in blue and underlined are "hyperlinks". 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Parashat Shmini 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת שְּׁמִינִי 6 April 2024 / 27 Adar II 5784 D'var Torah on YouTube Parashat Shmini is the 26th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Leviticus 9:1-11:47; Exodus 12:1-20 Shemini (“Eighth”) opens with the consecration of the Mishkan (Tabernacle). Two of Aaron’s sons are consumed by a fire sent from God when they attempt to offer a “strange fire.” God describes the animals, birds, and fish that are permissible and prohibited for consumption, as well as some laws of ritual purity. [1] Triennial year 2 1: 10:12-15 · 4 p’sukim 2: 10:16-20 · 5 p’sukim 3: 11:1-8 · 8 p’sukim 4: 11:9-12 · 4 p’sukim 5: 11:13-19 · 7 p’sukim 6: 11:20-28 · 9 p’sukim 7: 11:29-32 · 4 p’sukim maf*: Exodus 12:1-20 · 20 p’sukim  *Shabbat HaChodesh Haftarah for Ashkenazim*: Ezekiel 45:16-46:18 · 28 p’sukim *Shabbat HaChodesh Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria   OU Torah   Jewish Theological Seminary   American Jewish University Hertz Chumash: pp. 447 – 452 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 443 – 454) pp. 253 - 257 Artscroll Chumash: pp. 594 – 603 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 588 – 607) pp. 348 - 355 Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 635 – 641 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 630 – 642); pp. 380 - 385 Shabbat HaChodesh 2024 / שַׁבָּת הַחֹדֶשׁ 5784 Shabbat before Rosh Chodesh Nissan 🕍 Shabbat HaChodesh for Hebrew Year 5784 begins at sundown on Friday, 5 April 2024 and ends at nightfall on Saturday, 6 April 2024. This corresponds to Parashat Shmini. Shabbat HaChodesh (“Sabbath [of the] month” שבת החודש) precedes the first of the Hebrew month of Nisan during which Passover is celebrated. Exodus 12:1-20 and the laws of Passover. On the first day of Nisan, G-d presented the first commandment of how to “sanctify the new moon” (kiddush hachodesh) for the onset of Rosh Chodesh and thus Nisan becomes the first month of the Jewish year (counting by months.). We now get the laws of purity, which are mostly the laws of Kashrut.  In other words, eat this and not that. This is actually delving deeper into the restrictions as we’ve already received the commandment to “[not] cook a kid in his mother’s milk”. There have been many attempts to reconcile these laws.  Some try to rationalize acceptable edible animals by ascribing them to health reasons. Others make the distinction between animals of prey and docile animals. Most sages say that these laws are Chukot, or decrees. We don’t really know why, and it really doesn’t matter.  We just do it. Here’s a speculation, though.  It has to do with discipline and self-control as Rabbi Hertz discusses in our Chumash. Yes, these foods go into making up our body and you are what you eat. By observing these restrictions, we develop control over our own tastes and lusts.  This is what has made us such a strong people and allowed us to survive the worst oppressive conditions.  Discipline and self-control has made us strong.  It has also minimized the importance of food–and other tools of gratification–and increased the importance of spirituality. And isn’t that what helps us evolve? Parashat Shmini 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת שְּׁמִינִי 6 de abril de 2024 / 27 Adar II 5784 Parashat Shmini es la vigésimo sexta porción semanal de la Torá en el ciclo judío anual de lectura de la Torá. Porción de la Torá: Levítico 9:1-11:47; Éxodo 12:1-20 Shemini (“Octavo”) comienza con la consagración del Mishkán (Tabernáculo). Dos de los hijos de Aarón son consumidos por un fuego enviado por Dios cuando intentan ofrecer un "fuego extraño". Dios describe los animales, aves y peces cuyo consumo está permitido y prohibido, así como algunas leyes de pureza ritual. [1] Trienal año 2 1: 10:12-15 · 4 pesukim 2: 10:16-20 · 5 pesukim 3: 11:1-8 · 8 pesukim 4: 11:9-12 · 4 pesukim 5: 11:13-19 · 7 pesukim 6: 11:20-28 · 9 pesukim 7: 11:29-32 · 4 pesukim maf*: Éxodo 12:1-20 · 20 p’sukim *Shabbat HaChodesh Haftará para Ashkenazim*: Ezequiel 45:16-46:18 · 28 p’sukim *Shabbat HaChodesh Comentario y Divrei Torá Sefaria OU Torah Seminario Teológico Judío Universidad Judía Americana Hertz Chumash: págs. 447 – 452 Año Trienal 2 (Kriyah completa págs. 443 – 454) págs. 253 - 257 Artscroll Chumash: págs. 594 – 603 Trienal Año 2 (Kriyah completa págs. 588 – 607) págs. 348 - 355 Etz Jaim Chumash: págs. 635 – 641 Año Trienal 2 (Kriyah completa págs. 630 – 642); págs. 380 - 385 Shabat HaChodesh 2024 / שַׁבָּת הַחֹדֶשׁ 5784 Shabat antes de Rosh Jodesh Nissan 🕍 Shabat HaChodesh para el año hebreo 5784 comienza al atardecer del viernes 5 de abril de 2024 y termina al anochecer del sábado 6 de abril de 2024. Esto corresponde a Parashat Shmini. Shabat HaChodesh (“Sábado [del] mes” שבת החודש) precede al primero del mes hebreo de Nisán, durante el cual se celebra la Pascua. Éxodo 12:1-20 y las leyes de la Pascua. El primer día de Nisán, Di-s presentó el primer mandamiento de cómo “santificar la luna nueva” (kiddush hajodesh) para el inicio de Rosh Jodesh y así Nisán se convierte en el primer mes del año judío (contando por meses). Ahora tenemos las leyes de la pureza, que son en su mayoría las leyes de Kashrut. En otras palabras, come esto y no aquello. En realidad, esto es profundizar en las restricciones, ya que ya hemos recibido el mandamiento de “[no] cocinar a un niño en la leche de su madre”. Ha habido muchos intentos de reconciliar estas leyes. Algunos intentan racionalizar los animales comestibles aceptables atribuyéndolos a razones de salud. Otros hacen la distinción entre animales de presa y animales dóciles. La mayoría de los sabios dicen que estas leyes son Chukot o decretos. Realmente no sabemos por qué y realmente no importa. Simplemente lo hacemos. Sin embargo, aquí hay una especulación. Tiene que ver con la disciplina y el autocontrol, como lo explica el rabino Hertz en nuestro Jumash. Sí, estos alimentos forman parte de nuestro cuerpo y usted es lo que come. Al observar estas restricciones, desarrollamos control sobre nuestros propios gustos y deseos. Esto es lo que nos ha convertido en un pueblo tan fuerte y nos ha permitido sobrevivir a las peores condiciones opresivas. La disciplina y el autocontrol nos han hecho fuertes. También ha minimizado la importancia de la comida (y otras herramientas de gratificación) y ha aumentado la importancia de la espiritualidad. ¿Y no es eso lo que nos ayuda a evolucionar?

Calendar This is an overview of upcoming events. Details of each event are below Friday & Saturday, 22 & 23 March 2024-Shabbat Services Saturday, 23 March 2024-Magilla of Esther Reading Sunday, 24 March 2024-Purim Carnival Tuesday, 26 March 2024-Miller Course (Day has changed) Tuesday, 26 March 2024-Torah Study (Day has changed) Thursday, 28 March 2024-Judaic Studies Friday & Saturday, 29 & 30 March 2024-Shabbat Services Sunday, 31 March 2024-Hebrew School Monday, 1 April 2024-Miller Course (Day has changed) Wednesday, 3 April 2024-Torah Study (Day has changed) Thursday, 4 April 2024-Judaic Studies Friday & Saturday, 5 & 6 April 2024-Shabbat Services Monday, 22 April 2024 - nightfall Tuesday, 30 April 2024-Passover We are now offering Zelle for payments and donations! Use this email: treasurer@templesholomofontario.org Kabbalah Thought for this week "We have free will to choose our path in life Two paths are always available - the path of darkness, personified by Egypt, and the path Light, denoted by the people Israel and by Torah. We have no control or influence over the consequences and rewards that accompany these paths. We can, however, choose the path that we walk. Our self-destructive impulses impel us to constantly choose the negative and the negative energy blanketing our world often blinds us to the folly of our choices. We study Torah to brighten our spiritual landscape." A very poignant prayer that gives us comfort: 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, March 24, 2024 9:00am - 2:00pm (Hebrew School 10:00am - 11:30am), Sunday, March 24, 2024 11:00am - 1:00pm-Purim Carnival Friday, March 29, 2024 1:30pm - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) Sunday, March 31, 2024 9:00am - 2:00pm (Hebrew School 10:00am - 11:30am & Miller Course 11:45am - 12:45pm Friday, April 5, 2024 10:30pm - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) Sunday, April 7, 2024 9:00am - 2:00pm (Hebrew School 10:00am - 11:30am Friday, April 12, 2024 1:30pm - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) (Subject to change. Please call for appointments) This week's 10-Minute Torah:  פָּרָשַׁת צַו Parashat Tzav 5784 30 March 2024 / 20 Adar II 5784 10-Minute Torah on YouTube Purim Carnival Sunday, March 24, 11:00am - 1:00pm See Attachment as well for details Next Miller Course Day has changed Tuesday, March 26, 2024 @ 5:00pm PT Module 9: Rabbinic Judaism/Talmud Adult Torah Study Class Next Session: Tuesday, March 26 at 7:30 pm PT Day has changed Zoom Links sent in separate email Tuesday morning. Please reply if you do not receive them. Parashat Tzav 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת צַו 30 March 2024 / 20 Adar II 5784 D’var Torah on YouTube Parashat Tzav is the 25th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Leviticus 6:1-8:36; Numbers 19:1-22 In Tzav (“Command”), God tells Moses about the sacrifices offered in the Mishkan (Tabernacle), including a meal offering brought by the high priest, guilt offerings, and offerings of thanks. Moses initiates Aaron and Aaron’s sons for priestly service in the Mishkan. [1] Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria   OU Torah   Jewish Theological Seminary   American Jewish University Hertz Chumash: pp. 432 – 435 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 429 – 438) pp.652 - 655 Artscroll Chumash: pp. 574 – 581 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 568 – 587) pp. 838 - 843 Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 617 – 621 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 613 – 625); pp. 880 - 883 Judaic Studies Next session: Thursday, March 28, 2024 @ 7:30pm We’ll be deciding what to discuss next. Shabbat Times for Ontario, California, USA 🕯️ Candle lighting / הדלקת נרות Friday, March 29⋅6:51pm ✨ Havdalah (50 min) / הבדלה - 50 דקות Saturday, March30⋅7:48pm Powered by Hebcal Shabbat Times Upcoming Services Shabbat Ma'ariv Service Friday, March 22, 2024 @ 7:30 pm Shabbat Shachrit Service Saturday, March 23, 2024 @ 9:30 am Zoom Links sent in 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 Tzav 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת צַו 30 March 2024 / 20 Adar II 5784 Parashat Tzav is the 25th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Leviticus 7:11-7:38; Numbers 19:1-22 Triennial year 2 1: 7:11-15 · 5 p’sukim 2: 7:16-18 · 3 p’sukim 3: 7:19-21 · 3 p’sukim 4: 7:22-27 · 6 p’sukim 5: 7:28-31 · 4 p’sukim 6: 7:32-34 · 3 p’sukim 7: 7:35-38 · 4 p’sukim maf*: Numbers 19:1-22 · 22 p’sukim *Shabbat Parah Haftarah for Ashkenazim*: Ezekiel 36:16-38 · 23 p’sukim *Shabbat Parah Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria Torah.org Jewish Theological Seminary American Jewish University Hertz Chumash: pp. 432 – 435 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 429 – 438) pp.652 - 655 Shabbat Parah 2024 / שַׁבָּת פּרה 5784 Shabbat of the Red Heifer 🕍 Shabbat Parah for Hebrew Year 5784 begins at sundown on Friday, 29 March 2024 and ends at nightfall on Saturday, 30 March 2024. This corresponds to Parashat Tzav. Shabbat Parah (“Sabbath [of the] red heifer” שבת פרה) takes place on the Shabbat before Shabbat HaChodesh, in preparation for Passover. Numbers 19:1-22 describes the parah adumah (“red heifer”) in the Jewish temple as part of the manner in which the kohanim and the Jewish people purified themselves so that they would be ready (“pure”) to sacrifice the korban Pesach. Next Hebrew School at Temple Sholom of Ontario will be on Sunday, March 31, 2024 from 10:00am - 11:30am Our Hebrew Class consists of two sessions: 10:00am - 10:40pm Learning Hebrew 10:50am - 11:30am Studying Torah and other related topics Pesach 2024 / פֶּסַח 5784 Passover, the Feast of Unleavened Bread 🫓🍷 Pesach for Hebrew Year 5784 begins in the Diaspora at sundown on Monday, 22 April 2024 and ends at nightfall on Tuesday, 30 April 2024. Passover (Hebrew: פֶּסַח Pesach) commemorates the story of the Exodus, in which the ancient Israelites were freed from slavery in Egypt. Passover begins on the 15th day of the month of Nisan in the Jewish calendar, which is in spring in the Northern Hemisphere, and is celebrated for seven or eight days. It is one of the most widely observed Jewish holidays. Tanakh This displays the Diaspora holiday schedule. Pesach I / פֶּסַח א׳Tuesday, 23 April 2024 / 15 Nisan 5784 Torah Portion: Exodus 12:21-51; Numbers 28:16-25 1: Exodus 12:21-24 · 4 p’sukim 2: Exodus 12:25-28 · 4 p’sukim 3: Exodus 12:29-36 · 8 p’sukim 4: Exodus 12:37-42 · 6 p’sukim 5: Exodus 12:43-51 · 9 p’sukim maf: Numbers 28:16-25 · 10 p’sukim Haftarah for Ashkenazim: Joshua 3:5-7, 5:2-6:1, 6:27 · 19 p’sukim Haftarah for Sephardim: Joshua 5:2-6:1, 6:27 · 16 p’sukim Pesach II / פֶּסַח ב׳Wednesday, 24 April 2024 / 16 Nisan 5784 Torah Portion: Leviticus 22:26-23:44; Numbers 28:16-25 1: Leviticus 22:26-23:3 · 11 p’sukim 2: Leviticus 23:4-14 · 11 p’sukim 3: Leviticus 23:15-22 · 8 p’sukim 4: Leviticus 23:23-32 · 10 p’sukim 5: Leviticus 23:33-44 · 12 p’sukim maf: Numbers 28:16-25 · 10 p’sukim Haftarah: II Kings 23:1-9, 23:21-25 · 14 p’sukim Pesach Chol ha-Moed Day 1 / פֶּסַח חוֹל הַמּוֹעֵד יוֹם א׳Thursday, 25 April 2024 / 17 Nisan 5784 Torah Portion: Exodus 13:1-16; Numbers 28:19-25 1: Exodus 13:1-4 · 4 p’sukim 2: Exodus 13:5-10 · 6 p’sukim 3: Exodus 13:11-16 · 6 p’sukim 4: Numbers 28:19-25 · 7 p’sukim Pesach Chol ha-Moed Day 2 / פֶּסַח חוֹל הַמּוֹעֵד יוֹם ב׳Friday, 26 April 2024 / 18 Nisan 5784 Torah Portion: Exodus 22:24-23:19; Numbers 28:19-25 1: Exodus 22:24-26 · 3 p’sukim 2: Exodus 22:27-23:5 · 9 p’sukim 3: Exodus 23:6-19 · 14 p’sukim 4: Numbers 28:19-25 · 7 p’sukim Pesach Shabbat Chol ha-Moed / פֶּסַח שַׁבָּת חוֹל הַמּוֹעֵדSaturday, 27 April 2024 / 19 Nisan 5784 Torah Portion: Exodus 33:12-34:26; Numbers 28:19-25 1: Exodus 33:12-16 · 5 p’sukim 2: Exodus 33:17-19 · 3 p’sukim 3: Exodus 33:20-23 · 4 p’sukim 4: Exodus 34:1-3 · 3 p’sukim 5: Exodus 34:4-10 · 7 p’sukim 6: Exodus 34:11-17 · 7 p’sukim 7: Exodus 34:18-26 · 9 p’sukim maf: Numbers 28:19-25 · 7 p’sukim Haftarah: Ezekiel 37:1-14 · 14 p’sukim Megillah 1: Song of Songs 1:1-17 · 17 p’sukim 2: Song of Songs 2:1-17 · 17 p’sukim 3: Song of Songs 3:1-11 · 11 p’sukim 4: Song of Songs 4:1-16 · 16 p’sukim 5: Song of Songs 5:1-16 · 16 p’sukim 6: Song of Songs 6:1-12 · 12 p’sukim 7: Song of Songs 7:1-14 · 14 p’sukim 8: Song of Songs 8:1-14 · 14 p’sukim Pesach Chol ha-Moed Day 4 / פֶּסַח חוֹל הַמּוֹעֵד יוֹם ד׳Sunday, 28 April 2024 / 20 Nisan 5784 Torah Portion: Numbers 9:1-14, 28:19-25 1: Numbers 9:1-5 · 5 p’sukim 2: Numbers 9:6-8 · 3 p’sukim 3: Numbers 9:9-14 · 6 p’sukim 4: Numbers 28:19-25 · 7 p’sukim Pesach VII / פֶּסַח ז׳Monday, 29 April 2024 / 21 Nisan 5784 Torah Portion: Exodus 13:17-15:26; Numbers 28:19-25 1: Exodus 13:17-22 · 6 p’sukim 2: Exodus 14:1-8 · 8 p’sukim 3: Exodus 14:9-14 · 6 p’sukim 4: Exodus 14:15-25 · 11 p’sukim 5: Exodus 14:26-15:26 · 32 p’sukim maf: Numbers 28:19-25 · 7 p’sukim Haftarah: II Samuel 22:1-51 · 51 p’sukim Pesach VIII / פֶּסַח ח׳Tuesday, 30 April 2024 / 22 Nisan 5784 Torah Portion: Deuteronomy 15:19-16:17; Numbers 28:19-25 1: Deuteronomy 15:19-23 · 5 p’sukim 2: Deuteronomy 16:1-3 · 3 p’sukim 3: Deuteronomy 16:4-8 · 5 p’sukim 4: Deuteronomy 16:9-12 · 4 p’sukim 5: Deuteronomy 16:13-17 · 5 p’sukim maf: Numbers 28:19-25 · 7 p’sukim Haftarah: Isaiah 10:32-12:6 · 25 p’sukim *The titles in blue and underlined are "hyperlinks". 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D’var Torah on YouTube Parashat Tzav is the 25th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Leviticus 6:1-8:36; Numbers 19:1-22 In Tzav (“Command”), God tells Moses about the sacrifices offered in the Mishkan (Tabernacle), including a meal offering brought by the high priest, guilt offerings, and offerings of thanks. Moses initiates Aaron and Aaron’s sons for priestly service in the Mishkan. [1] Triennial year 2 1: 7:11-15 · 5 p’sukim 2: 7:16-18 · 3 p’sukim 3: 7:19-21 · 3 p’sukim 4: 7:22-27 · 6 p’sukim 5: 7:28-31 · 4 p’sukim 6: 7:32-34 · 3 p’sukim 7: 7:35-38 · 4 p’sukim maf*: Numbers 19:1-22 · 22 p’sukim  *Shabbat Parah Haftarah for Ashkenazim*: Ezekiel 36:16-38 · 23 p’sukim  *Shabbat Parah Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria   OU Torah   Jewish Theological Seminary   American Jewish University Hertz Chumash: pp. 432 – 435 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 429 – 438) pp.652 - 655 Artscroll Chumash: pp. 574 – 581 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 568 – 587) pp. 838 - 843 Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 617 – 621 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 613 – 625); pp. 880 - 883 There have been many discussions about the importance and sustenance of sacrifices, especially when considering the rituals to be inherent in the Third Temple.  Some feel they are archaic—necessary only to a primitive world in which they were the instrument of worship.  It fell upon our ancestors to take the magic and superstition out of them and use them only as instruments of worship showing the world the “right way” to honor the Creator. Some feel that they should be an integral part of the new Temple since Torah devotes so much time and space to them. Others believe their time has passed.  The world has moved on and evolved spiritually.  Our method of worship today is almost exclusively prayer.  A return to animal sacrifices would mean a return to barbarism. Whether a means or an end, the principles still remain with it, even though the rituals have changed.  We still engage in prayer to highlight the four types of sacrifices: The Burnt offering to bring us nearer to Hashem; the Thanksgiving/Peace offering for bringing us through dangerous times; the Guilt offering for misusing Temple/Holy property; and the Sin offering for transgressing commandments. Here’s a challenge: As we proceed through our worship services, see if you can pick out which prayers highlight those respective and particular themes. Shabbat Parah 2024 / שַׁבָּת פּרה 5784 Shabbat of the Red Heifer 🕍 Shabbat Parah for Hebrew Year 5784 begins at sundown on Friday, 29 March 2024 and ends at nightfall on Saturday, 30 March 2024. This corresponds to Parashat Tzav. Shabbat Parah (“Sabbath [of the] red heifer” שבת פרה) takes place on the Shabbat before Shabbat HaChodesh, in preparation for Passover. Numbers 19:1-22 describes the parah adumah (“red heifer”) in the Jewish temple as part of the manner in which the kohanim and the Jewish people purified themselves so that they would be ready (“pure”) to sacrifice the korban Pesach. Parashat Tzav 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת צַו 30 de marzo de 2024 / 20 Adar II 5784 D'var Torah en YouTube Parashat Tzav es la porción número 25 semanal de la Torá en el ciclo anual judío de lectura de la Torá. Porción de la Torá: Levítico 6:1-8:36; Números 19:1-22 En Tzav (“Mando”), Dios le cuenta a Moisés acerca de los sacrificios ofrecidos en el Mishkán (Tabernáculo), incluida una ofrenda de comida traída por el sumo sacerdote, ofrendas por la culpa y ofrendas de agradecimiento. Moisés inicia a Aarón y a sus hijos para el servicio sacerdotal en el Mishkán. [1] Trienal año 2 1: 7:11-15 · 5 pesukim 2: 7:16-18 · 3 pesukim 3: 7:19-21 · 3 pesukim 4: 7:22-27 · 6 pesukim 5: 7:28-31 · 4 pesukim 6: 7:32-34 · 3 pesukim 7: 7:35-38 · 4 pesukim maf*: Números 19:1-22 · 22 pesukim *Shabat Parah Haftará para los Ashkenazim*: Ezequiel 36:16-38 · 23 p’sukim *Shabbat Parah Comentario y Divrei Torá Sefaria OU Torah Seminario Teológico Judío Universidad Judía Americana Hertz Chumash: págs. 432 – 435 Año Trienal 2 (Kriyah completa págs. 429 – 438) págs.652 - 655 Artscroll Chumash: págs. 574 – 581 Trienal Año 2 (Kriyah completa págs. 568 – 587) págs. 838 - 843 Etz Jaim Jumash: págs. 617 – 621 Año Trienal 2 (Kriyah completa págs. 613 – 625); págs. 880 - 883 Ha habido muchas discusiones sobre la importancia y el sustento de los sacrificios, especialmente cuando se consideran los rituales inherentes al Tercer Templo. Algunos sienten que son arcaicos, necesarios sólo para un mundo primitivo en el que eran instrumento de adoración. A nuestros antepasados les correspondió quitarles la magia y la superstición y utilizarlas sólo como instrumentos de adoración para mostrar al mundo el “camino correcto” de honrar al Creador. Algunos sienten que deberían ser una parte integral del nuevo Templo ya que la Torá les dedica mucho tiempo y espacio. Otros creen que su tiempo ha pasado. El mundo ha avanzado y evolucionado espiritualmente. Nuestro método de adoración hoy es casi exclusivamente la oración. Un retorno a los sacrificios de animales significaría un retorno a la barbarie. Ya sea un medio o un fin, los principios aún permanecen, aunque los rituales hayan cambiado. Todavía oramos para resaltar los cuatro tipos de sacrificios: el holocausto para acercarnos a Hashem; la ofrenda de Acción de Gracias/Paz por ayudarnos a superar tiempos peligrosos; la ofrenda por la culpa por el mal uso del templo/propiedad sagrada; y la ofrenda por el pecado por la transgresión de los mandamientos. Aquí hay un desafío: a medida que avanzamos en nuestros servicios de adoración, vea si puede seleccionar qué oraciones resaltan esos temas respectivos y particulares. Shabat Parah 2024 / שַׁבָּת פּרה 5784 Shabat de la Vaquilla Roja 🕍 Shabat Parah para el año hebreo 5784 comienza al atardecer del viernes 29 de marzo de 2024 y termina al anochecer del sábado 30 de marzo de 2024. Esto corresponde a Parashat Tzav. Shabat Parah (“Sábado [de la] novilla roja” שבת פרה) tiene lugar el Shabat anterior a Shabat HaChodesh, en preparación para Pesaj. Números 19:1-22 describe la parah adumah (“novilla roja”) en el templo judío como parte de la manera en que los kohanim y el pueblo judío se purificaron para estar listos (“puros”) para sacrificar el korban. Pesaj.

Calendar This is an overview of upcoming events. Details of each event are below Sunday, 17 March 2024-No school or classes, Rabbi Out of Office Monday, 18 March 2024-Miller Course (Day has changed) Wednesday, 20 March 2024-Torah Study (Day has changed) Thursday, 21 March 2024-Judaic Studies Friday & Saturday, 22 & 23 March 2024-Shabbat Services Saturday, 23 March 2024-Magilla of Esther Reading Sunday, 24 March 2024-Purim Carnival Monday, 25 March 2024-Miller Course (Day has changed) Wednesday, 27 March 2024-Torah Study (Day has changed) Thursday, 28 March 2024-Judaic Studies Friday & Saturday, 29 & 30 March 2024-Shabbat Services We are now offering Zelle for payments and donations! Use this email: treasurer@templesholomofontario.org Kabbalah Thought for this week "The Hebrew word Mazel is usually translated as "luck," but it really means "sign" - as in the sings ofthe constellations. We are born into this world under a specific celestial influence, as determined by deeds in past lives. We can rise above any negative influences of these sings by evoking th Light through prayer, blessing and meditation." A very poignant prayer that gives us comfort: 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, March 17, 2024 Out of the office Tuesday, March 19, 2024 10:00am - 2:00pm Friday, March 22, 2024 1:30pm - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) Sunday, March 24, 2024 9:00am - 2:00pm (Hebrew School 10:00am - 11:30am & Miller Course 11:45am - 12:45pm), Sunday, March 24, 2024 11:00am - 1:00pm-Purim Carnival Friday, March 29, 2024 1:30pm - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) Sunday, March 31, 2024 9:00am - 2:00pm (Hebrew School 10:00am - 11:30am & Miller Course 11:45am - 12:45pm Friday, April 5, 2024 10:30pm - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) (Subject to change. Please call for appointments) Cancelled In-Person Hebrew School at Temple Sholom of Ontario For Sunday, March 17, 2024 Hebrew School Next Hebrew School Sunday, 31 March 2024 (see below) This week's 10-Minute Torah: פָּרָשַׁת וַיִּקְרָא Parashat Vayikra 5784 (23 March 2024 / 13 Adar II 5784) 10-Minute Torah on YouTube Next Miller Course Day has changed Monday, March 18, 2024 @ 5:00pm PT Module 8: G-d Adult Torah Study Class Next Session: Wednesday, March 20 at 7:30 pm PT Day has changed Zoom Links sent in separate email Wednesday morning. Please reply if you do not receive them. Parashat Vayikra 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת וַיִּקְרָא 23 March 2024 / 13 Adar II 5784 D’var Torah on YouTube Parashat Vayikra is the 24th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Leviticus 1:1-5:26; Deuteronomy 25:17-19 In Vayikra (“He Called”), the first Torah portion in the Book of Leviticus, God tells Moses about the sacrifices offered in the Mishkan (Tabernacle). Among these are sacrifices entirely burnt on the altar, meal offerings made of flour and oil, peace offerings, and sacrifices brought for sinning inadvertently. [1] Triennial year 2 1: 3:1-5 · 5 p’sukim 2: 3:6-11 · 6 p’sukim 3: 3:12-17 · 6 p’sukim 4: 4:1-7 · 7 p’sukim 5: 4:8-12 · 5 p’sukim 6: 4:13-21 · 9 p’sukim 7: 4:22-26 · 5 p’sukim maf*: Deuteronomy 25:17-19 · 3 p’sukim  *Shabbat Zachor Haftarah for Ashkenazim*: I Samuel 15:2-34 · 33 p’sukim Shabbat Zachor Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria   OU Torah    Jewish Theological Seminary   American Jewish University Hertz Chumash: pp. 415 – 419 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 410 – 423) pp. 856 - 857 Artscroll Chumash: pp. 552 – 561 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 544 – 567) p. 1066 Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 592 – 599 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 585 – 605); pp. 1135 - 1136 Judaic Studies Next session: Thursday, March 21, 2024 @ 7:30pm We’ll be deciding what to discuss next. Shabbat Times for Ontario, California, USA 🕯️ Candle lighting / הדלקת נרות Friday, March 22⋅6:46pm ✨ Havdalah (50 min) / הבדלה - 50 דקות Saturday, March 23⋅7:42pm Powered by Hebcal Shabbat Times Upcoming Services Shabbat Ma'ariv Service Friday, March 22, 2024 @ 7:30 pm Shabbat Shachrit Service Saturday, March 23, 2024 @ 9:30 am Zoom Links sent in 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 Vayikra 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת וַיִּקְרָא 23 March 2024 / 13 Adar II 5784 Parashat Vayikra is the 24th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Leviticus 3:1-4:26; Deuteronomy 25:17-19 Triennial year 2 1: 3:1-5 · 5 p’sukim 2: 3:6-11 · 6 p’sukim 3: 3:12-17 · 6 p’sukim 4: 4:1-7 · 7 p’sukim 5: 4:8-12 · 5 p’sukim 6: 4:13-21 · 9 p’sukim 7: 4:22-26 · 5 p’sukim maf*: Deuteronomy 25:17-19 · 3 p’sukim  *Shabbat Zachor Haftarah for Ashkenazim*: I Samuel 15:2-34 · 33 p’sukim *Shabbat Zachor Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria   OU Torah    Jewish Theological Seminary   American Jewish University Hertz Chumash: pp. 415 – 419 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 410 – 423) pp. 856 - 857 Shabbat Zachor 2024 / שַׁבָּת זָכוֹר 5784 Shabbat of Remembrance 🕍 Shabbat Zachor for Hebrew Year 5784 begins at sundown on Friday, 22 March 2024 and ends at nightfall on Saturday, 23 March 2024. This corresponds to Parashat Vayikra. Shabbat Zachor (“Sabbath [of] remembrance שבת זכור) is the Shabbat immediately preceding Purim. Deuteronomy 25:17-19, describing the attack by Amalek, is recounted. There is a tradition from the Talmud that Haman, the antagonist of the Purim story, was descended from Amalek. The portion that is read includes a commandment to remember the attack by Amalek, and therefore at this public reading both men and women make a special effort to hear the reading. Purim 2024 / פּוּרִים 5784 Celebration of Jewish deliverance as told by Megilat Esther 🎭️📜 Purim for Hebrew Year 5784 begins at sundown on Saturday, 23 March 2024 and ends at nightfall on Sunday, 24 March 2024. Purim (Hebrew: פּוּרִים, Pûrîm “lots”, from the word פור pur, also called the Festival of Lots) is a Jewish holiday which commemorates the saving of the Jewish people from Haman in the ancient Persian Empire, a story recorded in the Biblical Book of Esther (Megillat Esther). Come to our Magilla Reading and Purim Carnival! ¡Ven a nuestra Lectura de Magilla y al Carnaval de Purim! Reading the Magilla of Esther Saturday, March 23 @ 6:30pm Come in Costume! Next Hebrew School at Temple Sholom of Ontario will be on Sunday, March 31, 2024 from 10:00am - 11:30am *Please join us on Sunday, March 24 for the Magilla reading and Purim Carnival! See below: Our Hebrew Class consists of two sessions: 10:00am - 10:40pm Learning Hebrew 10:50am - 11:30am Studying Torah and other related topics *Please join us for the Magilla reading and Purim Carnival! See below: Purim Carnival Sunday, March 24, 11:00am - 1:00pm See Attachment as well for details Pesach 2024 / פֶּסַח 5784 Passover, the Feast of Unleavened Bread 🫓🍷 Pesach for Hebrew Year 5784 begins in the Diaspora at sundown on Monday, 22 April 2024 and ends at nightfall on Tuesday, 30 April 2024. Passover (Hebrew: פֶּסַח Pesach) commemorates the story of the Exodus, in which the ancient Israelites were freed from slavery in Egypt. Passover begins on the 15th day of the month of Nisan in the Jewish calendar, which is in spring in the Northern Hemisphere, and is celebrated for seven or eight days. It is one of the most widely observed Jewish holidays. Tanakh This displays the Diaspora holiday schedule. Pesach I / פֶּסַח א׳Tuesday, 23 April 2024 / 15 Nisan 5784 Torah Portion: Exodus 12:21-51; Numbers 28:16-25 1: Exodus 12:21-24 · 4 p’sukim 2: Exodus 12:25-28 · 4 p’sukim 3: Exodus 12:29-36 · 8 p’sukim 4: Exodus 12:37-42 · 6 p’sukim 5: Exodus 12:43-51 · 9 p’sukim maf: Numbers 28:16-25 · 10 p’sukim Haftarah for Ashkenazim: Joshua 3:5-7, 5:2-6:1, 6:27 · 19 p’sukim Haftarah for Sephardim: Joshua 5:2-6:1, 6:27 · 16 p’sukim Pesach II / פֶּסַח ב׳Wednesday, 24 April 2024 / 16 Nisan 5784 Torah Portion: Leviticus 22:26-23:44; Numbers 28:16-25 1: Leviticus 22:26-23:3 · 11 p’sukim 2: Leviticus 23:4-14 · 11 p’sukim 3: Leviticus 23:15-22 · 8 p’sukim 4: Leviticus 23:23-32 · 10 p’sukim 5: Leviticus 23:33-44 · 12 p’sukim maf: Numbers 28:16-25 · 10 p’sukim Haftarah: II Kings 23:1-9, 23:21-25 · 14 p’sukim Pesach Chol ha-Moed Day 1 / פֶּסַח חוֹל הַמּוֹעֵד יוֹם א׳Thursday, 25 April 2024 / 17 Nisan 5784 Torah Portion: Exodus 13:1-16; Numbers 28:19-25 1: Exodus 13:1-4 · 4 p’sukim 2: Exodus 13:5-10 · 6 p’sukim 3: Exodus 13:11-16 · 6 p’sukim 4: Numbers 28:19-25 · 7 p’sukim Pesach Chol ha-Moed Day 2 / פֶּסַח חוֹל הַמּוֹעֵד יוֹם ב׳Friday, 26 April 2024 / 18 Nisan 5784 Torah Portion: Exodus 22:24-23:19; Numbers 28:19-25 1: Exodus 22:24-26 · 3 p’sukim 2: Exodus 22:27-23:5 · 9 p’sukim 3: Exodus 23:6-19 · 14 p’sukim 4: Numbers 28:19-25 · 7 p’sukim Pesach Shabbat Chol ha-Moed / פֶּסַח שַׁבָּת חוֹל הַמּוֹעֵדSaturday, 27 April 2024 / 19 Nisan 5784 Torah Portion: Exodus 33:12-34:26; Numbers 28:19-25 1: Exodus 33:12-16 · 5 p’sukim 2: Exodus 33:17-19 · 3 p’sukim 3: Exodus 33:20-23 · 4 p’sukim 4: Exodus 34:1-3 · 3 p’sukim 5: Exodus 34:4-10 · 7 p’sukim 6: Exodus 34:11-17 · 7 p’sukim 7: Exodus 34:18-26 · 9 p’sukim maf: Numbers 28:19-25 · 7 p’sukim Haftarah: Ezekiel 37:1-14 · 14 p’sukim Megillah 1: Song of Songs 1:1-17 · 17 p’sukim 2: Song of Songs 2:1-17 · 17 p’sukim 3: Song of Songs 3:1-11 · 11 p’sukim 4: Song of Songs 4:1-16 · 16 p’sukim 5: Song of Songs 5:1-16 · 16 p’sukim 6: Song of Songs 6:1-12 · 12 p’sukim 7: Song of Songs 7:1-14 · 14 p’sukim 8: Song of Songs 8:1-14 · 14 p’sukim Pesach Chol ha-Moed Day 4 / פֶּסַח חוֹל הַמּוֹעֵד יוֹם ד׳Sunday, 28 April 2024 / 20 Nisan 5784 Torah Portion: Numbers 9:1-14, 28:19-25 1: Numbers 9:1-5 · 5 p’sukim 2: Numbers 9:6-8 · 3 p’sukim 3: Numbers 9:9-14 · 6 p’sukim 4: Numbers 28:19-25 · 7 p’sukim Pesach VII / פֶּסַח ז׳Monday, 29 April 2024 / 21 Nisan 5784 Torah Portion: Exodus 13:17-15:26; Numbers 28:19-25 1: Exodus 13:17-22 · 6 p’sukim 2: Exodus 14:1-8 · 8 p’sukim 3: Exodus 14:9-14 · 6 p’sukim 4: Exodus 14:15-25 · 11 p’sukim 5: Exodus 14:26-15:26 · 32 p’sukim maf: Numbers 28:19-25 · 7 p’sukim Haftarah: II Samuel 22:1-51 · 51 p’sukim Pesach VIII / פֶּסַח ח׳Tuesday, 30 April 2024 / 22 Nisan 5784 Torah Portion: Deuteronomy 15:19-16:17; Numbers 28:19-25 1: Deuteronomy 15:19-23 · 5 p’sukim 2: Deuteronomy 16:1-3 · 3 p’sukim 3: Deuteronomy 16:4-8 · 5 p’sukim 4: Deuteronomy 16:9-12 · 4 p’sukim 5: Deuteronomy 16:13-17 · 5 p’sukim maf: Numbers 28:19-25 · 7 p’sukim Haftarah: Isaiah 10:32-12:6 · 25 p’sukim *The titles in blue and underlined are "hyperlinks". 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D'var Torah on YouTube Parashat Vayikra is the 24th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Leviticus 1:1-5:26; Deuteronomy 25:17-19 In Vayikra (“He Called”), the first Torah portion in the Book of Leviticus, God tells Moses about the sacrifices offered in the Mishkan (Tabernacle). Among these are sacrifices entirely burnt on the altar, meal offerings made of flour and oil, peace offerings, and sacrifices brought for sinning inadvertently. [1] Triennial year 2 1: 3:1-5 · 5 p’sukim 2: 3:6-11 · 6 p’sukim 3: 3:12-17 · 6 p’sukim 4: 4:1-7 · 7 p’sukim 5: 4:8-12 · 5 p’sukim 6: 4:13-21 · 9 p’sukim 7: 4:22-26 · 5 p’sukim maf*: Deuteronomy 25:17-19 · 3 p’sukim  *Shabbat Zachor Haftarah for Ashkenazim*: I Samuel 15:2-34 · 33 p’sukim Shabbat Zachor Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria   OU Torah    Jewish Theological Seminary   American Jewish University Hertz Chumash: pp. 415 – 419 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 410 – 423) pp.856 - 857 Artscroll Chumash: pp. 552 – 561 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 544 – 567) p.1066 Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 592 – 599 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 585 – 605); pp. 1135 - 1136 The book of Vayikra/Leviticus starts out describing the four sacrifices or offerings (burnt, peace, sin and error). It discusses how they are performed,  and which animals are suitable to use. It also describes the purposes. The concept of the sacrificial cult has drawn many reactions from contemporary Jews. There are some of us who look forward to the restoration of the Temple and continuing this practice.  Many others see it as barbaric and not just left in the past but forgotten altogether. It would seem that most sacrificial services in the Temple were big Barbeques with some prayers.  Most of us today eat meat, so what’s the problem? That, however, doesn’t seem to allay people’s distaste. However, it’s the actual practice of performing a sacrifice killing an innocent animal that has people upset. Dr. Hertz comments in his Humash that most ancient cultures performed animal sacrifices, but they were accompanied but various rites involving magic practices and the like.  By stripping those pagan rituals from our commandments and involving prayers to Hashem, our ancestors gave it new meaning. But even more than that, consider that this was a way of weaning our people an society as whole away from this brutality.  Consider as well that this was just one step forward.  Today without a Temple we do not have altars so no sacrifices.  Our worship is now all prayers.  Perhaps after two thousand years of such—as tradition tends to become law—we have passed the point of using sacrifices in worship and our next Temple will reflect this and be a big synagogue. Shabbat Zachor 2024 / שַׁבָּת זָכוֹר 5784 Shabbat of Remembrance 🕍 Shabbat Zachor for Hebrew Year 5784 begins at sundown on Friday, 22 March 2024 and ends at nightfall on Saturday, 23 March 2024. This corresponds to Parashat Vayikra. Shabbat Zachor (“Sabbath [of] remembrance שבת זכור) is the Shabbat immediately preceding Purim. Deuteronomy 25:17-19, describing the attack by Amalek, is recounted. There is a tradition from the Talmud that Haman, the antagonist of the Purim story, was descended from Amalek. The portion that is read includes a commandment to remember the attack by Amalek, and therefore at this public reading both men and women make a special effort to hear the reading. Parashat Vaikrá 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת וַיִּקְרָא 23 de marzo de 2024 / 13 Adar II 5784 Parashat Vaikrá es la porción número 24 semanal de la Torá en el ciclo anual judío de lectura de la Torá. Porción de la Torá: Levítico 1:1-5:26; Deuteronomio 25:17-19 En Vaikrá (“Él llamó”), la primera porción de la Torá en el Libro de Levítico, Dios le cuenta a Moisés acerca de los sacrificios ofrecidos en el Mishkán (Tabernáculo). Entre estos se encuentran los sacrificios enteramente quemados sobre el altar, las ofrendas de harina y aceite, las ofrendas de paz y los sacrificios traídos por pecar sin darse cuenta. [1] Trienal año 2 1: 3:1-5 · 5 pesukim 2: 3:6-11 · 6 pesukim 3: 3:12-17 · 6 pesukim 4: 4:1-7 · 7 pesukim 5: 4:8-12 · 5 pesukim 6: 4:13-21 · 9 pesukim 7: 4:22-26 · 5 pesukim maf*: Deuteronomio 25:17-19 · 3 p’sukim *Shabbat Zajor Haftará para los Ashkenazim*: I Samuel 15:2-34 · 33 p’sukim Shabat Zajor Hertz Chumash: págs. 415 – 419 Año trienal 2 (Kriyah completa págs. 410 – 423) págs.856 - 857 Artscroll Chumash: págs. 552 – 561 Trienal Año 2 (Kriyah completa págs. 544 – 567) p.1066 Etz Jaim Jumash: págs. 592 – 599 Año Trienal 2 (Kriyah completa págs. 585 – 605); págs. 1135 - 1136 El libro de Vaikrá/Levítico comienza describiendo los cuatro sacrificios u ofrendas (quemado, paz, pecado y error). Se analiza cómo se realizan y qué animales son adecuados para su uso. También describe los propósitos. El concepto de culto sacrificial ha provocado muchas reacciones entre los judíos contemporáneos. Algunos de nosotros esperamos con ansias la restauración del Templo y continuar con esta práctica. Muchos otros lo ven como una barbarie y no sólo dejado en el pasado sino olvidado por completo. Parecería que la mayoría de los servicios de sacrificio en el Templo eran grandes barbacoas con algunas oraciones. La mayoría de nosotros hoy en día comemos carne, entonces, ¿cuál es el problema? Sin embargo, esto no parece calmar el disgusto de la gente. Sin embargo, es la práctica real de realizar un sacrificio matando a un animal inocente lo que molesta a la gente. El Dr. Hertz comenta en su Humash que la mayoría de las culturas antiguas realizaban sacrificios de animales, pero iban acompañados de diversos ritos que implicaban prácticas mágicas y similares. Al eliminar esos rituales paganos de nuestros mandamientos e incluir oraciones a Hashem, nuestros antepasados les dieron un nuevo significado. Pero aún más que eso, considere que esta fue una manera de alejar a nuestro pueblo y a la sociedad en su conjunto de esta brutalidad. Consideremos también que esto fue sólo un paso adelante. Hoy sin Templo no tenemos altares por lo que no hay sacrificios. Nuestra adoración ahora es todo oraciones. Quizás después de dos mil años de esto, ya que la tradición tiende a convertirse en ley, hemos superado el punto de utilizar sacrificios en la adoración y nuestro próximo Templo reflejará esto y será una gran sinagoga. Shabat Zajor 2024 / שַׁבָּת זָכוֹר 5784 Shabat del Recuerdo 🕍 Shabat Zajor para el año hebreo 5784 comienza al atardecer del viernes 22 de marzo de 2024 y termina al anochecer del sábado 23 de marzo de 2024. Esto corresponde a Parashat Vaikrá. Shabat Zajor (“Sábado [de] recuerdo שבת זכור) es el Shabat inmediatamente anterior a Purim. Se relata Deuteronomio 25:17-19, que describe el ataque de Amalec. Existe una tradición en el Talmud de que Amán, el antagonista de la historia de Purim, descendía de Amalek. La porción que se lee incluye un mandamiento para recordar el ataque de Amalec y, por lo tanto, en esta lectura pública tanto hombres como mujeres hacen un esfuerzo especial para escuchar la lectura.

Calendar This is an overview of upcoming events. Details of each event are below Sunday, 10 March 2024-Daylight Savings Time starts Sunday, 10 March 2024-Hebrew School & Miller Course Sunday, 10 March 2024-Magic Show Wednesday, 13 March 2024-Torah Study (Day has changed) Thursday, 14 March 2024-Board Meeting Friday & Saturday, 15 & 16 March 2024-Shabbat Services Sunday, 17 March 2024-No school or classes, Rabbi Out of Office Wednesday, 20 March 2024-Torah Study (Day has changed) Thursday, 21 March 2024-Judaic Studies Friday & Saturday, 22 & 23 March 2024-Shabbat Services Saturday, 23 March 2024-Magilla of Esther Reading Sunday, 24 March 2024-Purim Carnival We are now offering Zelle for payments and donations! Use this email: treasurer@templesholomofontario.org Kabbalah Thought for this week "The Evil Inclination exploits the action of prayer by stimulating feelings of self-righteousness. For this reason, most prayers go unanswered. A holier-than-thou attitude distinguishes the religious apporach to prayer from the authentically spiritual perspective. The latter is replete with humility, whilethe reigious approach fosters conceit and certitude in one's own purity and devotion. ...[W]e should humbly ask The Creator for what we truly need." A very poignant prayer that gives us comfort: 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, March 10, 2024 9:00am - 2:00pm (Hebrew School 10:00am - 11:30am & Miller Course 11:45am - 12:45pm) Thursday, March 14, 2024 2:00pm - 7:00pm (Board Meeting @ 7:00pm) Friday, March 15, 2024 3:30pm - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) Sunday, March 17, 2024 Out of the office Friday, March 22, 2024 1:30pm - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) Sunday, March 24, 2024 9:00am - 2:00pm (Hebrew School 10:00am - 11:30am & Miller Course 11:45am - 12:45pm), Sunday, March 24, 2024 11:00am - 1:00pm-Purim Carnival Friday, March 29, 2024 1:30pm - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) Sunday, March 31, 2024 9:00am - 2:00pm (Hebrew School 10:00am - 11:30am & Miller Course 11:45am - 12:45pm (Subject to change. Please call for appointments) Daylight Saving Time starts Sunday, March 10 Daylight saving time will begin for 2024 on Sunday, March 10, at 2 a.m. local time, when our clocks will go ahead one hour, part of the twice-annual time change that affects millions, but not all, Americans. TEMPLE SHOLOM OF ONTARIO MAGIC SHOW FUNDRAISER SUNDAY, MARCH 10TH, 2024 963 West 6th Street, Ontario, CA 91762 (Mail Checks & Form To: Temple Sholom of Ontario, P.O. Box 1487, Ontario, CA 91762) PAUL CASH FROM MAGIC CASTLE MAGIC SHOW 1:00 P.M. – 2:00 P.M. ADULTS: $20.00 CHILDREN: $15.00 There will be an Ice Cream Sundae social after the show Please make your checks payable to Temple Sholom of Ontario RSVP APPRECIATED: chrisepstein@ca.rr.com or text 951-265-8853 Please Fill out the form below and either mail payment or drop in the Blue box at TSO inside by the office door Bring your family and friends and join us for a fun afternoon. ESPECTÁCULO DE MAGIA DEL TEMPLO SHALOM DE ONTARIO DOMINGO 10 DE MARZO DE 2024 963 West 6th Street, Ontario, CA 91762 (Envíe los cheques y el formulario por correo a: Temple Sholom of Ontario, P.O. Box 1487, Ontario, CA 91762) PAUL CASH DEL CASTILLO MÁGICO ESPECTÁCULO DE MAGIA 1:00 PM. - 2:00 PM. ADULTOS: $20.00 NIÑOS: $15.00 Habrá un evento social con Ice Cream Sundae después del espectáculo. Haga sus cheques a nombre de Temple Sholom of Ontario. Se agradece confirmar su asistencia: chrisepstein@ca.rr.com o envíe un mensaje de texto al 951-265-8853 Complete el formulario a continuación y realice el pago por correo o envíelo al Caja azul en TSO dentro junto a la puerta de la oficina Traiga a su familia y amigos y únase a nosotros para pasar una tarde divertida. This week's 10-Minute Torah (16 March 2024): Parashat Pikudei 5784 10-Minute Torah on YouTube Adult Torah Study Class Next Session: Wednesday, March 13 at 7:30 pm PT Day has changed Zoom Links sent in separate email Wednesday morning. Please reply if you do not receive them. Parashat Pekudei 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת פְקוּדֵי 16 March 2024 / 6 Adar II 5784 D’var Torah on YouTube Parashat Pekudei is the 23rd weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Exodus 38:21-40:38 Pekudei (“Accountings Of”) is the final Torah reading in the Book of Exodus. It describes the making of priestly garments worn in the Mishkan (Tabernacle) and the completion of its construction. At God’s command, Moses erects the Mishkan and puts its vessels in place, and God's presence fills the Mishkan. [1] Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria   OU Torah   Jewish Theological Seminary   American Jewish University Hertz Chumash: pp. 385 – 387 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 385 – 391) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 530 – 535 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 530 – 541) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 564 – 567 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 564 – 572) Judaic Studies Next session: Thursday, March 14, 2024 @ 7:30pm We’ll be looking at three commentaries on the Torah portion Kedoshim (Leviticus/VaYikra chapters 19-20).  One is Reform, one Orthodox, one Conservative; we will look at them in this order. Shabbat Times for Ontario, California, USA 🕯️ Candle lighting / הדלקת נרות Friday, March 15⋅6:40pm ✨ Havdalah (50 min) / הבדלה - 50 דקות Saturday, March 16⋅7:37pm Powered by Hebcal Shabbat Times Upcoming Services Shabbat Ma'ariv Service Friday, March 15, 2024 @ 7:30 pm Shabbat Shachrit Service Saturday, March 16, 2024 @ 9:30 am Zoom Links sent in 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 Pekudei 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת פְקוּדֵי 16 March 2024 / 6 Adar II 5784 Parashat Pekudei is the 23rd weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Exodus 38:21-39:21 Triennial year 2 1: 38:21-23 · 3 p’sukim · 2: 38:24-27 · 4 p’sukim · 3: 38:28-39:1 · 5 p’sukim · 4: 39:2-7 · 6 p’sukim · 5: 39:8-14 · 7 p’sukim · 6: 39:15-18 · 4 p’sukim · 7: 39:19-21 · 3 p’sukim · maf: 39:19-21 · 3 p’sukim · Haftarah for Ashkenazim: I Kings 7:51-8:21 · 22 p’sukim Hertz Chumash: pp. 385 – 387 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 385 – 391) Cancelled In-Person Hebrew School at Temple Sholom of Ontario For Sunday, March 17, 2024 Hebrew School Next Hebrew School at Temple Sholom of Ontario will be on Sunday, March 31, 2024 from 10:00am - 11:30am Please join us for the Magilla reading and Purim Carnival! See below: Next Miller Course Day and time TBA Module 9: Rabbinic Judaism/Talmud Come to our Magilla Reading and Purim Carnival! ¡Ven a nuestra Lectura de Magilla y al Carnaval de Purim! Reading the Magilla of Esther Saturday, March 23 @ 6:30pm Come in Costume! 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D’var Torah on YouTube Parashat Pekudei is the 23rd weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Exodus 38:21-40:38 Pekudei (“Accountings Of”) is the final Torah reading in the Book of Exodus. It describes the making of priestly garments worn in the Mishkan (Tabernacle) and the completion of its construction. At God’s command, Moses erects the Mishkan and puts its vessels in place, and God's presence fills the Mishkan. [1] Triennial year 2 1: 38:21-23 · 3 p’sukim · 2: 38:24-27 · 4 p’sukim · 3: 38:28-39:1 · 5 p’sukim · 4: 39:2-7 · 6 p’sukim · 5: 39:8-14 · 7 p’sukim · 6: 39:15-18 · 4 p’sukim · 7: 39:19-21 · 3 p’sukim · maf: 39:19-21 · 3 p’sukim · Haftarah for Ashkenazim: I Kings 7:51-8:21 · 22 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah: Sefaria   OU Torah   Jewish Theological Seminary   American Jewish University Hertz Chumash: pp. 385 – 387 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 385 – 391) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 530 – 535 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 530 – 541) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 564 – 567 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 564 – 572) With Pekudei, both our readings of making the Mishkan/Tabernacle and of the book of Exodus are completed. Consider how much time and space are devoted to this work. The Ten Commandments and the Song at the Sea each get one Aliyah. Yet the instructions and work get four-and-a-half. When analyzing Torah, this is a consideration.  With all that discussion, we would be led to consider how important having a venue, activities and proper clothing is.  We’ve discussed how the High Priest is dressed in royal garb; yet when the first king is installed, the only activity is anointing. As physical beings, we need to go through the motions of worshipping Hashem who has no physical or spiritual presence.  Consider also that one of the mainstays of pagan worship is doing something that they can related and that will have an effect.  Judaism is unique in asking us to behold the incorporeal. Another consideration is the contract that Judaism was to have against the religions of the time.  Our people needed to relate to the prevailing customs and having all of these objects was a way to still have a venue but depart from some of the barbaric methods of worship that they did.  Perhaps in modern times, not having a Temple but still worshipping in our synagogues is a step forward in the evolution of worshipping Hashem? Parashat Pekudei 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת פְקוּדֵי 16 de marzo de 2024 / 6 Adar II 5784 D'var Torah en YouTube Parashat Pekudei es la 23ª porción semanal de la Torá en el ciclo judío anual de lectura de la Torá. Porción de la Torá: Éxodo 38:21-40:38 Pekudei (“Relatos de”) es la lectura final de la Torá en el Libro del Éxodo. Describe la confección de las vestiduras sacerdotales que se usaban en el Mishkán (Tabernáculo) y la finalización de su construcción. Por orden de Dios, Moisés erige el Mishkán y coloca sus vasos en su lugar, y la presencia de Dios llena el Mishkán. [1] Trienal año 2 1: 38:21-23 · 3 pesukim · 2: 38:24-27 · 4 pesukim · 3: 38:28-39:1 · 5 pesukim · 4: 39:2-7 · 6 pesukim · 5: 39:8-14 · 7 pesukim · 6: 39:15-18 · 4 pesukim · 7: 39:19-21 · 3 pesukim · maf: 39:19-21 · 3 pesukim · Haftará para los Ashkenazim: I Reyes 7:51-8:21 · 22 p’sukim Comentario y Divrei Torah Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary Universidad Judía Americana Hertz Chumash: págs. 385 – 387 Trienal Año 2 (Kriyah completa págs. 385 – 391) Artscroll Chumash: págs. 530 – 535 Trienal Año 2 (Kriyah completa págs. 530 – 541) Etz Jaim Jumash: págs. 564 – 567 Trienal Año 2 (Kriyah completa págs. 564 – 572) Con Pekudei, se completan nuestras lecturas sobre la elaboración del Mishkán/Tabernáculo y del libro del Éxodo. Considere cuánto tiempo y espacio se dedican a este trabajo. Los Diez Mandamientos y la Canción en el Mar reciben cada uno una Aliá. Sin embargo, las instrucciones y el trabajo obtienen cuatro y medio. Al analizar la Torá, esto es una consideración. Con toda esa discusión, nos llevaríamos a considerar lo importante que es tener un lugar, actividades y ropa adecuada. Hemos discutido cómo el Sumo Sacerdote se viste con ropaje real; sin embargo, cuando se instala el primer rey, la única actividad es la unción. Como seres físicos, debemos seguir los movimientos de adorar a Hashem, quien no tiene presencia física o espiritual. Considere también que uno de los pilares de la adoración pagana es hacer algo que puedan relacionar y que tenga un efecto. El judaísmo es único al pedirnos que contemplemos lo incorpóreo. Otra consideración es el contrato que iba a tener el judaísmo con las religiones de la época. Nuestro pueblo necesitaba relacionarse con las costumbres prevalecientes y tener todos estos objetos era una manera de seguir teniendo un lugar pero alejarse de algunos de los métodos bárbaros de culto que tenían. ¿Quizás en los tiempos modernos, no tener un Templo pero seguir adorando en nuestras sinagogas sea un paso adelante en la evolución de la adoración a Hashem?