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Each morning, Jews end their Shacharit, or morning service, with a psalm of the day. It is chosen to correspond with that day of creation, as well as keep track of the days leading up to Shabbat. Considering the brutality that Hamas inflicted against innocent Israeli civilians, and the corresponding denial of those who spew hate against the Jewish nation, this psalm is especially timely in addressing that: Psalm 94 God of retribution, LORD,God of retribution, appear! Rise up, judge of the earth,give the arrogant their deserts! How long shall the wicked, O LORD,how long shall the wicked exult, shall they utter insolent speech,shall all evildoers vaunt themselves? They crush Your people, O LORD,they afflict Your very own; they kill the widow and the stranger;they murder the fatherless, thinking, “The LORD does not see it,the God of Jacob does not pay heed.” Take heed, you most brutish people;fools, when will you get wisdom? Shall He who implants the ear not hear,He who forms the eye not see? Shall He who disciplines nations not punish,He who instructs men in knowledge? The LORD knows the designs of men to be futile. Happy is the man whom You discipline, O LORD,the man You instruct in Your teaching, to give him tranquillity in times of misfortune,until a pit be dug for the wicked. For the LORD will not forsake His people;He will not abandon His very own. Judgment shall again accord with justiceand all the upright shall rally to it. Who will take my part against evil men?Who will stand up for me against wrongdoers? Were not the LORD my help,I should soon dwell in silence. When I think my foot has given way,Your faithfulness, O LORD, supports me. When I am filled with cares,Your assurance soothes my soul. Shall the seat of injustice be Your partner,that frames mischief by statute? They band together to do away with the righteous;they condemn the innocent to death. But the LORD is my haven;my God is my sheltering rock. He will make their evil recoil upon them,annihilate them through their own wickedness;the LORD our God will annihilate them. Psalm 95 Come, let us sing joyously to the LORD,raise a shout for our rock and deliverer; let us come into His presence with praise;let us raise a shout for Him in song! For the LORD is a great God,the great king of all divine beings.

Investigation underway after Queens high school students reportedly riot over a teacher's support for Israel - Jewish Telegraphic Agency (jta.org) My email to Mayor Adams (we should all go on and send him something): "That a teacher at Hillcrest HS supporting Israel was subjected to the wrath of an out of control mob is deplorable and reprehensible. As a former police officer, you know that consequences are the only way to stop further actions. The students involved need to be expelled and charged with Assault, Attempted Battery, False Imprisonment and Kidnapping. By making an example, this will probably detract further incidents as would-be perpetrators see that these actions have real and dire consequences. Thank you for your support."

Parashat Vayishlach 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת וַיִּשְׁלַח 2 December 2023 / 19 Kislev 5784 D'var Torah on YouTube Parashat Vayishlach is the 8th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Genesis 32:4-36:43 Vayishlach (“He Sent”) follows Jacob and his family as Jacob wrestles with a man (commonly understood as an angel), is renamed Israel, and reconciles with his brother, Esau. Jacob’s daughter, Dina, is raped by a Hivite prince, and her brothers sack a city in response. Rachel dies as she gives birth to Jacob's youngest child, Benjamin. [1] Triennial year 2 1: 34:1-4 · 4 p’sukim · 2: 34:5-12 · 8 p’sukim · 3: 34:13-17 · 5 p’sukim · 4: 34:18-23 · 6 p’sukim · 5: 34:24-31 · 8 p’sukim · 6: 35:1-11 · 11 p’sukim · 7: 35:12-15 · 4 p’sukim · maf: 35:12-15 · 4 p’sukim · Haftarah: Obadiah 1:1-21 · 21 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary American Jewish University Hertz Chumash: pp. 127 – 130 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 122 – 134) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 180 – 189 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 170 – 197) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp.206 – 213 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 198 – 220) After Jacob and his family left Haran in the company of Laban, they ended up in Shechem. Dinah, surrounded by men, ventured out to meet some peers there in Shechem. She is accosted and molested by the king’s son. This prince is overcome by emotions and lust and wants to make Dinah his wife. (Consider the similarity to the conclusion of Parashat Genesis where the “sons of Elohim took the daughters of Adam as their wives, and this was the precursor to the Flood). Jacob and his family agree as long as the males of Shechem circumcise themselves. The men agree considering that marriages between the two peoples would give them access to Jacob’s riches. During the third when they’re recovering, Levi and Simeon sneak into the city and slaughter all the men as retribution for treating their sister as a harlot. Consider that the interesting issue in our triennial section of this Parashat is not just the content but the interpretation and analysis. Rabbi Dr. Hertz considers this slaughter an abomination. His analysis is that they acted rashly and unjustly and put the rest of the family in jeopardy as other surrounding tribes may consider them a threat and seek to destroy them. Other commentators, as in the Artscroll Chumash, believe that the brothers were justified in meting out justice to people who had not respect for morality and others that were complicit. In deciding for ourselves, consider the beginning of the next chapter which concludes our triennial portion. Jacob then moves his family and assets to Beth-el where he sets up an altar. The surrounding peoples are afraid of them and let them be. Maybe this is the answer to the analysis. Judge for yourself…. Parashá Vaishlaj 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת וַיִּשְׁלַח 2 de diciembre de 2023/19 Kislev 5784 Parashat Vayishlaj es la octava porción semanal de la Torá en el ciclo judío anual de lectura de la Torá. Porción de la Torá: Génesis 32:4-36:43 Vayishlach (“Él envió”) sigue a Jacob y su familia mientras Jacob lucha con un hombre (comúnmente entendido como un ángel), pasa a llamarse Israel y se reconcilia con su hermano Esaú. La hija de Jacob, Dina, es violada por un príncipe heveo y sus hermanos saquean una ciudad en respuesta. Raquel muere cuando da a luz al hijo menor de Jacob, Benjamín. [1] Trienal año 2 1: 34:1-4 · 4 pesukim · 2: 34:5-12 · 8 pesukim · 3: 34:13-17 · 5 pesukim · 4: 34:18-23 · 6 pesukim · 5: 34:24-31 · 8 pesukim · 6: 35:1-11 · 11 pesukim · 7: 35:12-15 · 4 pesukim · maf: 35:12-15 · 4 pesukim · Haftará: Abdías 1:1-21 · 21 p’sukim Comentario y Divrei Torá Sefaria OU Torah Seminario Teológico Judío Universidad Judía Americana Hertz Chumash: págs. 127 – 130 Año Trienal 2 (Kriyah completa págs. 122 – 134) Artscroll Chumash: págs. 180 – 189 Trienal Año 2 (Kriyah completa págs. 170 – 197) Etz Jaim Jumash: págs. 206 – 213 Año Trienal 2 (Kriyah completa págs. 198 – 220) Después de que Jacob y su familia salieron de Harán en compañía de Labán, terminaron en Siquem. Dina, rodeada de hombres, se aventuró a encontrarse con algunos compañeros allí en Siquem. El hijo del rey la acosa y abusa de ella. Este príncipe está abrumado por las emociones y la lujuria y quiere hacer de Dina su esposa. (Considere la similitud con la conclusión de Parashat Génesis donde los “hijos de Elohim tomaron a las hijas de Adán como esposas, y esto fue el precursor del Diluvio). Jacob y su familia están de acuerdo siempre que los varones de Siquem se circunciden. Los hombres coinciden considerando que los matrimonios entre ambos pueblos les darían acceso a las riquezas de Jacob. Durante el tercero, cuando se están recuperando, Levi y Simeón se cuelan en la ciudad y matan a todos los hombres como represalia por tratar a su hermana como una ramera. Considere que el tema interesante en nuestra sección trienal de esta Parashat no es sólo el contenido sino la interpretación y el análisis. El rabino Dr. Hertz considera esta matanza una abominación. Su análisis es que actuaron precipitadamente e injustamente y pusieron en peligro al resto de la familia, ya que otras tribus circundantes pueden considerarlos una amenaza y tratar de destruirlos. Otros comentaristas, como en el Artscroll Chumash, creen que los hermanos estaban justificados al impartir justicia a personas que no respetaban la moralidad y a otros que eran cómplices. Al decidir por nosotros mismos, consideremos el comienzo del próximo capítulo que concluye nuestra porción trienal. Luego, Jacob traslada su familia y sus bienes a Betel, donde levanta un altar. Los pueblos de los alrededores les tienen miedo y los dejan en paz. Quizás esta sea la respuesta al análisis. Juzgue usted mismo….

Kabbalah Thought for this week "A good computer depends on a powerful microprocessor, but if a tiny,insignificant wire is absent or defective, the entire system is rendered inoperable. All the elements...are equally important. Similarly, evryone inthis world is as important as the most righteous sage,including those we might consider to be a lower level of spirituality than ourselves. It behoovesus to stop judgening others, and to recognize that every person plays a vital role in the spiritual structure of humanity." From the Talmud It is important to get accurate information so that restitution is fair and makes a person whole. Announcements -Office Hours -This week’s 10-Minute -Events -Candle Lighting Times for Shabbat (Ontario, CA) -Shabbat Services -School Calendar This is an overview of upcoming events. Details of each event are below Sunday, 19 November 2023-Hebrew School Monday, 20 November 2023-Torah Study (?) Thursday, 33 November 2023-Thanksgiving Sunday, 26 November 2023-Hebrew School Monday, 27 November 2023-Torah Study Thursday, 30 November 2023-Judaic Studies Friday & Saturday, 1 & 2 December 2023-Shabbat Services Sunday, 3 December 2023-In-Person Hebrew School Sunday, 3 December 2023-General Congregation Meeting Monday, 4 December 2023-Torah Study (May be preempted by Jury Duty) Thursday, 7 December 2023-(Evening) Hanukkah, First Candle Thursday Evening, 7 December - Friday Evening, 15 December- Hanukkah Thursday, 7 December 2023-Judaic Studies Friday & Saturday, 8 & 9 December 2023-Shabbat Services Sunday, 10 December 2023-Hebrew School Sunday, 10 December 2023-General Congregation Meeting Monday, 11 December 2023-Torah Study Thursday, 14 December 2023-Judaic Studies Friday & Saturday, 15 & 16 December 2023-Shabbat Services *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, November 19, 2023 9:00am - 2:00pm (Hebrew School 10:00am - 11:30am) Monday, November 20, 2023 (Time Uncertain) Friday, November 24, 2023 2:00pm - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) Sunday, November 26, 2023 9:00am - 2:00pm (Hebrew School 10:00am - 11:30am) Monday, November 27, 2023 9:00am - 2:00pm Friday, December 1, 2023 2:00pm - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) Sunday, December 3, 2023 9:00am - 2:00pm (In -Person Hebrew School 10:00am - 12:00pm) Monday, December 4, 2023 (Jury Duty) Friday, December 8, 2023 2:00pm - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) (Subject to change. Please call for appointments) This week's 10-Minute Torah (25 November 2023): Parashat Vayetzei 5784 10-Minute Torah on YouTube Adult Torah Study Class Next Session: Monday, November 20 at 7:30 pm PT Zoom Links sent in separate email Monday morning. Please reply if you do not receive them. Parashat Vayetzei 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת וַיֵּצֵא 25 November 2023 / 12 Kislev 5784 D'var Torah on YouTube Parashat Vayetzei is the 7th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Genesis 28:10-32:3 Vayetzei (“He Went Out”) opens as Jacob dreams about angels going up and down a ladder, and then continues on his journey toward the home of his uncle Laban. During years of indentured servitude, Jacob marries Laban’s daughters Leah and Rachel, bearing children with them and with their maidservants, Bilhah and Zilpah. [1] Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary American Jewish University Hertz Chumash: pp. 111 – 114 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 106 – 117) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 154 – 163 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 144 – 169) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp.176 – 181 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 166 – 187) Thanksgiving Day Thursday, November 23 Judaic Studies Next session: Thursday, November 30, 2023 @ 7:30pm Thursday, November 23 Preempted for Thanksgiving Join Us For Interesting Topics in Judaism Check email for next topic Shabbat Times for Ontario, California, USA 🕯️ Candle lighting / הדלקת נרות Friday, November 25⋅4:24 – 4:24pm ✨ Havdalah (50 min) / הבדלה - 50 דקות Saturday, November 25⋅5:22 – 5:22pm Powered by Hebcal Shabbat Times Upcoming Services Shabbat Ma'ariv Service Friday, November 24, 2023 @ 7:30 pm Shabbat Shachrit Service Saturday, November 25, 2023 @ 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 Vayetzei 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת וַיֵּצֵא 25 November 2023 / 12 Kislev 5784 Parashat Vayetzei is the 7th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Genesis 28:10-32:3 Triennial year 2 1: 30:14-16 · 3 p’sukim · 2: 30:17-21 · 5 p’sukim · 3: 30:22-27 · 6 p’sukim · 4: 30:28-36 · 9 p’sukim · 5: 30:37-43 · 7 p’sukim · 6: 31:1-9 · 9 p’sukim · 7: 31:10-16 · 7 p’sukim · maf: 31:14-16 · 3 p’sukim · Haftarah for Ashkenazim: Hosea 12:13-14:10 · 28 p’sukim Hertz Chumash: pp. 111 – 114 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 106 – 117) Hebrew School at Temple Sholom of Ontario Sunday, December 3, 2023 In-Person Hebrew School 10:00am - 12:00noon November 26 Preempted for Thanksgiving Join us at the synagogue for our monthly live learning. There will be music and singing, and activities for your children. We will also meet with the adults for a special in-preson, on-site learning. Gift Shop Extravaganza! Sunday, December 3, 2023, 10am - 2pm Hanukkah Party Friday, December 8 @ 6:15pm - 7:30pm Followed by Hanukkah-Themed Shabbat Service Next Miller Course We are planning our next Miller Course to start tentatively in January 2024. Stay tuned for more information. *The titles in blue and underlined are "hyperlinks". If you click on any of those, it will lead to that site/URL. The hyperlink gives a descriptive title with the actual link embedded in that title. Anyone who is concerned about clicking a link or hyperlink can access any of these resources by going to my website, www.modernrabbistephen.com. You can find them in the "Blog" and "Videos" sections, as well as the "Instagram Links" by clicking on the various pictures.

D'var Torah on YouTube Parashat Vayetzei 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת וַיֵּצֵא 25 November 2023 / 12 Kislev 5784 Parashat Vayetzei is the 7th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Genesis 28:10-32:3 Vayetzei (“He Went Out”) opens as Jacob dreams about angels going up and down a ladder, and then continues on his journey toward the home of his uncle Laban. During years of indentured servitude, Jacob marries Laban’s daughters Leah and Rachel, bearing children with them and with their maidservants, Bilhah and Zilpah. [1] Triennial year 2 1: 30:14-16 · 3 p’sukim · 2: 30:17-21 · 5 p’sukim · 3: 30:22-27 · 6 p’sukim · 4: 30:28-36 · 9 p’sukim · 5: 30:37-43 · 7 p’sukim · 6: 31:1-9 · 9 p’sukim · 7: 31:10-16 · 7 p’sukim · maf: 31:14-16 · 3 p’sukim · Haftarah for Ashkenazim: Hosea 12:13-14:10 · 28 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary American Jewish University Hertz Chumash: pp. 111 – 114 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 106 – 117) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 154 – 163 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 144 – 169) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp.176 – 181 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 166 – 187) We now have the beginning of the Israelite nation. Many people are confused about the term “Israelite”. First of all, “Israeli” refers to a citizen of the State of Israel. While most Israelis are Jewish, some are not. An “Israelite” is someone who is descended from Jacob, our third Patriarch, who is also known by his spiritual name, “Israel”. Jacob travels back to Haran to the family of his wife’s brother, Laban, who is now the patriarch of the clan there. After having a vision of a ladder with angels traveling up and down, he meets with Hashem who assures him that He will be with him and his descendants will be blessed and thrive. Jacob meets Rachel at the well outside their home and falls in love with her. He marries first her sister Leah, then Rachel, and also has each of their handmaidens, Bilhah and Zilpah, as his concubines. With them, he has the first eleven of his twelve sons that will give birth to their respective tribes. His twelfth son is yet to be born. After working for Laban for twenty years, Jacob takes his family and his belongings to settle in Canaan. Laban doesn’t want Jacob to leave since his assets increased manyfold under Jacob’s care. Of course, Laban complains that Jacob is taking his daughters and grandchildren away from him, but his subterfuge is evident about who he is. Likewise, when Jacob complains that Laban changed their agreement “hundreds of times”, and thus can’t be trusted. The fact that nevertheless Jacob kept his part of the agreement is the model of integrity in the workplace. We always stick to our part of the agreement despite what our managers do, and remember, you can, as Jacob did, always leave for a better, fairer agreement or start your own business. Parashat Vayetzei 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת וַיֵּצֵא 25 de noviembre de 2023/12 Kislev 5784 Parashat Vayetzei es la séptima porción semanal de la Torá en el ciclo judío anual de lectura de la Torá. Porción de la Torá: Génesis 28:10-32:3 Vayetzei (“Salió”) comienza cuando Jacob sueña con ángeles que suben y bajan una escalera, y luego continúa su viaje hacia la casa de su tío Labán. Durante los años de servidumbre por contrato, Jacob se casa con las hijas de Labán, Lea y Raquel, y tiene hijos con ellas y con sus siervas, Bilha y Zilpa. [1] Trienal año 2 1: 30:14-16 · 3 pesukim · 2: 30:17-21 · 5 pesukim · 3: 30:22-27 · 6 pesukim · 4: 30:28-36 · 9 pesukim · 5: 30:37-43 · 7 pesukim · 6: 31:1-9 · 9 pesukim · 7: 31:10-16 · 7 pesukim · maf: 31:14-16 · 3 pesukim · Haftará para los Ashkenazim: Oseas 12:13-14:10 · 28 p’sukim Comentario y Divrei Torá Sefaria OU Torah Seminario Teológico Judío Universidad Judía Americana Hertz Chumash: págs. 111 – 114 Año Trienal 2 (Kriyah completa págs. 106 – 117) Artscroll Chumash: págs. 154 – 163 Trienal Año 2 (Kriyah completa págs. 144 – 169) Etz Jaim Jumash: págs.176 – 181 Año Trienal 2 (Kriyah completa págs. 166 – 187) Ahora tenemos el comienzo de la nación israelita. Mucha gente está confundida acerca del término "israelita". En primer lugar, “israelí” se refiere a un ciudadano del Estado de Israel. Si bien la mayoría de los israelíes son judíos, algunos no lo son. Un “israelita” es alguien que desciende de Jacob, nuestro tercer Patriarca, a quien también se le conoce por su nombre espiritual, “Israel”. Jacob viaja de regreso a Harán con la familia del hermano de su esposa, Labán, quien ahora es el patriarca del clan allí. Después de tener una visión de una escalera con ángeles subiendo y bajando, se encuentra con Hashem, quien le asegura que estará con él y que sus descendientes serán bendecidos y prosperarán. Jacob se encuentra con Raquel en el pozo fuera de su casa y se enamora de ella. Se casa primero con su hermana Lea, luego con Raquel, y también tiene a cada una de sus siervas, Bilha y Zilpa, como concubinas. Con ellos tiene a los primeros once de sus doce hijos que darán a luz a sus respectivas tribus. Su duodécimo hijo aún no ha nacido. Después de trabajar para Labán durante veinte años, Jacob lleva a su familia y sus pertenencias a establecerse en Canaán. Labán no quiere que Jacob se vaya, ya que sus bienes se multiplicaron bajo el cuidado de Jacob. Por supuesto, Labán se queja de que Jacob le está quitando a sus hijas y nietos, pero su subterfugio es evidente sobre quién es él. Lo mismo ocurre cuando Jacob se queja de que Labán cambió su acuerdo “cientos de veces” y, por lo tanto, no se puede confiar en él. El hecho de que Jacob cumpliera su parte del acuerdo es un modelo de integridad en el lugar de trabajo. Siempre cumplimos con nuestra parte del acuerdo a pesar de lo que hagan nuestros gerentes, y recuerde, usted puede, como lo hizo Jacob, siempre irse en busca de un acuerdo mejor y más justo o comenzar su propio negocio.

Kabbalah Thought for this week "As all the elements of a computer equally important...[e]veryone in this world is as important as th most righteous sage, including those wemight consider to be ona lower level of spirituality than ourselves. It behooves us to stop judging others, and to recognize that every person plays a vital role in the spiritual structure of humanity.." From the Talmud As we start the new Tractate of Baba Kamma, we start exploring the compensation for various damages and injuries. One is left with the sense that civil justice in Judaism is about making people whole in those cases and thus keeping justice balanced in society. Announcements -Office Hours -This week’s 10-Minute -Events -Candle Lighting Times for Shabbat (Ontario, CA) -Shabbat Services -School Calendar This is an overview of upcoming events. Details of each event are below Sunday, 12 November 2023-In-Person Hebrew School Monday, 13 November 2023-Torah Study Tuesday, 14 November 2023-Rosh Chodesh Kislev Thursday, 16 November 2023-Judaic Studies Friday & Saturday, 17 & 18 November 2023-Shabbat Services Sunday, 19 November 2023-Hebrew School Monday, 20 November 2023-Torah Study Thursday, 23 November 2023-Thanksgiving Friday & Saturday, 24 & 25 November 2023-Shabbat Services Sunday, 26 November 2023-Hebrew School Monday, 27 November 2023-Torah Study Thursday, 30 November 2023-Judaic Studies Friday & Saturday, 1 & 2 December 2023-Shabbat Services *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, November 12, 2023 9:00am - 2:00pm (In -Person Hebrew School 10:00am - 12:00pm) Monday, November 13, 2023 9:00am - 2:00pm Friday, November 17, 2023 2:00pm - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) Sunday, November 19, 2023 9:00am - 2:00pm (Hebrew School 10:00am - 11:30am) Monday, November 20, 2023 9:00am - 2:00pm Friday, November 24, 2023 2:00pm - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) Sunday, November 26, 2023 9:00am - 2:00pm (Hebrew School 10:00am - 11:30am) Monday, November 27, 2023 9:00am - 2:00pm Friday, December 1, 2023 2:00pm - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) (Subject to change. Please call for appointments) This week's 10-Minute Torah (18 November 2023): Parashat Toldot 5784 10-Minute Torah on YouTube Adult Torah Study Class Next Session: Monday, November 13 at 7:30 pm PT Zoom Links sent in separate email Monday morning. Please reply if you do not receive them. Parashat Toldot 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת תּוֹלְדוֹת 18 November 2023 / 5 Kislev 5784 Parashat Toldot is the 6th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Genesis 25:19-28:9 Toldot (“Generations”) opens with the births of Isaac and Rebecca’s twins, Jacob and Esau. Esau sells his birthright to Jacob in exchange for soup. Isaac and Rebecca travel to Gerar, where Isaac makes a peace treaty with King Abimelech. Isaac gives Jacob the blessing meant for Esau, and Jacob runs away to his uncle Laban. [1] Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary Hertz Chumash: pp. 96 – 99 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 93 – 101) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 132 – 139 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 124 – 143) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 152 – 157 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 146 – 161) Rosh Chodesh Kislev 2023 / רֹאשׁ חוֹדֶשׁ כִּסְלֵו 5784 Start of month of Kislev on the Hebrew calendar 🌒 Rosh Chodesh Kislev for Hebrew Year 5784 begins at sundown on Monday, 13 November 2023 and ends at nightfall on Tuesday, 14 November 2023. Start of month of Kislev on the Hebrew calendar. Kislev (כִּסְלֵו) is the 9th month of the Hebrew year, has 30 or 29 days, and corresponds to November or December 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. Judaic Studies Next session: Thursday, November 16, 2023 @ 7:30pm Judaic Studies is now reading the Book of Job. On October 26 we discussed Chapters 1 and 2. Our next meeting will be on Thursday, November 16, 7:30 PM on Zoom. The Zoom link will be sent out close to that date, on which we’ll continue with Chapter 3 and as much of chapters 4-6 as we can cover (There’s no class on November 2 because Sandy and Judy are leaving town, and no class on November 9 because of the Temple Sholom Board meeting). Reading ahead of time is not required to join the class! But if you want to read the text, attached to this email are two PDF files: One contains chapters 1-3 of Job, and the other contains chapters 4-6. And here’s a link to the whole book of Job on the Sefaria website: https://www.sefaria.org/Job.1?lang=bi Also you’ll find the Book of Job in any Bible you have access to. If you want to read about Job from a well-regarded Jewish source, here’s a link to a short article from “My Jewish Learning.” https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/the-book-of-job/ And for a good discussion, please join us on November 16. Shabbat Times for Ontario, California, USA 🕯️ Candle lighting / הדלקת נרות Friday, November 17⋅4:27 – 4:27pm ✨ Havdalah (50 min) / הבדלה - 50 דקות Saturday, November 18⋅5:25 – 5:25pm Powered by Hebcal Shabbat Times Upcoming Services Shabbat Ma'ariv Service Friday, November 17, 2023 @ 7:30 pm Shabbat Shachrit Service Saturday, November 18, 2023 @ 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 Toldot 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת תּוֹלְדוֹת 18 November 2023 / 5 Kislev 5784 Parashat Toldot is the 6th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Genesis 25:19-28:9 Triennial year 2 1: 26:23-29 · 7 p’sukim · 2: 26:30-33 · 4 p’sukim · 3: 26:34-27:4 · 6 p’sukim · 4: 27:5-13 · 9 p’sukim · 5: 27:14-17 · 4 p’sukim · 6: 27:18-23 · 6 p’sukim · 7: 27:24-27 · 4 p’sukim · maf: 27:24-27 · 4 p’sukim · Haftarah: Malachi 1:1-2:7 · 21 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary Hertz Chumash: pp. 96 – 99 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 93 – 101) Hebrew School at Temple Sholom of Ontario Sunday, November 19, 2023 10:00am - 11:30am Join us at the synagogue for our monthly live learning. There will be music and singing, and activities for your children. We will also meet with the adults for a special in-preson, on-site learning. Thanksgiving Day Thursday, November 23 Next Miller Course We are planning our next Miller Course to start tentatively in January 2024. Stay tuned for more information. *The titles in blue and underlined are "hyperlinks". If you click on any of those, it will lead to that site/URL. The hyperlink gives a descriptive title with the actual link embedded in that title. Anyone who is concerned about clicking a link or hyperlink can access any of these resources by going to my website, www.modernrabbistephen.com. You can find them in the "Blog" and "Videos" sections, as well as the "Instagram Links" by clicking on the various pictures.

https://youtu.be/7qTC-UELc7I Parashat Toldot 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת תּוֹלְדוֹת 18 November 2023 / 5 Kislev 5784 Parashat Toldot is the 6th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Genesis 25:19-28:9 Toldot (“Generations”) opens with the births of Isaac and Rebecca’s twins, Jacob and Esau. Esau sells his birthright to Jacob in exchange for soup. Isaac and Rebecca travel to Gerar, where Isaac makes a peace treaty with King Abimelech. Isaac gives Jacob the blessing meant for Esau, and Jacob runs away to his uncle Laban. [1] Triennial year 2 1: 26:23-29 · 7 p’sukim · 2: 26:30-33 · 4 p’sukim · 3: 26:34-27:4 · 6 p’sukim · 4: 27:5-13 · 9 p’sukim · 5: 27:14-17 · 4 p’sukim · 6: 27:18-23 · 6 p’sukim · 7: 27:24-27 · 4 p’sukim · maf: 27:24-27 · 4 p’sukim · Haftarah: Malachi 1:1-2:7 · 21 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary Hertz Chumash: pp. 96 – 99 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 93 – 101) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 132 – 139 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 124 – 143) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 152 – 157 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 146 – 161) Our triennial portion opens up as Isaac and Rebekah interact with Abimelech, King of Gerar in Philistia and Phicol, his general. However, let’s go back a few verses for an interesting parallel to today. Once again, there is a famine in the land that now affects Isaac and Rebekah. Hashem tells them specifically not to go to Egypt as Abraham and Sarah did, so they end up in Gerar. Isaac and Rebekah settle down there and Hashem blesses them. They become successful: “Isaac sowed in that land and reaped a hundredfold the same year. יהוה blessed him, and the man grew richer and richer until he was very wealthy: he acquired flocks and herds, and a large household, so that the Philistines envied him.” This is a story of antisemitism that we have seen repeated throughout history. We Jews settle in a land and get busy working to raise our families. We are successful and the native people become jealous. Later in the Parashat, Abimelech and Phicol “now see plainly that יהוה has been with you, and we thought: Let there be a sworn treaty between our two parties, between you and us. Let us make a pact with you that you will not do us harm, just as we have not molested you but have always dealt kindly with you and sent you away in peace. From now on, be you blessed of יהוה !” Isn’t this what is going on in Israel today? Her neighbors, once enemies, see that Israel is successful in battle and commerce. They have decided that there is more to be gained by being Israel’s ally than enemy. Thus we have had the Abraham accords. May this new resolve lead to victory for Israel and peace in the region. Parashat Toldot 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת תּוֹלְדוֹת 18 de noviembre de 2023 / 5 Kislev 5784 Parashat Toldot es la sexta porción semanal de la Torá en el ciclo judío anual de lectura de la Torá. Porción de la Torá: Génesis 25:19-28:9 Toldot (“Generaciones”) comienza con los nacimientos de los gemelos de Isaac y Rebeca, Jacob y Esaú. Esaú vende su primogenitura a Jacob a cambio de sopa. Isaac y Rebeca viajan a Gerar, donde Isaac firma un tratado de paz con el rey Abimelec. Isaac le da a Jacob la bendición destinada a Esaú, y Jacob huye con su tío Labán. [1] Trienal año 2 1: 26:23-29 · 7 pesukim · 2: 26:30-33 · 4 pesukim · 3: 26:34-27:4 · 6 pesukim · 4: 27:5-13 · 9 pesukim · 5: 27:14-17 · 4 pesukim · 6: 27:18-23 · 6 pesukim · 7: 27:24-27 · 4 pesukim · maf: 27:24-27 · 4 pesukim · Haftará: Malaquías 1:1-2:7 · 21 pesukim Comentario y Divrei Torah Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary Hertz Chumash: págs. 96 – 99 Trienal Año 2 (Kriyah completa págs. 93 – 101) Artscroll Chumash: págs. 132 – 139 Año trienal 2 (Kriyah completa págs. 124 – 143) Etz Jaim Jumash: págs. 152 – 157 Año Trienal 2 (Kriyah completa págs. 146 – 161) Nuestra porción trienal comienza cuando Isaac y Rebeca interactúan con Abimelec, rey de Gerar en Filistea y Ficol, su general. Sin embargo, retrocedamos algunos versículos para encontrar un paralelo interesante con la actualidad. Una vez más, hay hambre en la tierra que ahora afecta a Isaac y Rebeca. Hashem les dice específicamente que no vayan a Egipto como lo hicieron Abraham y Sara, por lo que terminan en Gerar. Isaac y Rebeca se instalan allí y Hashem los bendice. Tienen éxito: “Isaac sembró en esa tierra y cosechó cien veces más en el mismo año. יהוה lo bendijo, y el hombre se hizo cada vez más rico hasta hacerse muy rico: adquirió ovejas y vacas, y una familia numerosa, de modo que los filisteos lo envidiaban”. Esta es una historia de antisemitismo que hemos visto repetida a lo largo de la historia. Nosotros, los judíos, nos asentamos en una tierra y nos ocupamos trab ajando para criar a nuestras familias. Tenemos éxito y los nativos se ponen celosos. Más adelante en la Parashat, Abimelec y Ficol “ahora ven claramente que יהוה ha estado con vosotros, y pensamos: Que haya un tratado jurado entre nuestras dos partes, entre tú y nosotros. Hagamos contigo un pacto de que no nos harás daño, así como nosotros no te hemos molestado, sino que siempre te hemos tratado con bondad y te hemos despedido en paz. ¡De ahora en adelante, sean benditos de יהוה!” ¿No es esto lo que está pasando en Israel hoy? Sus vecinos, alguna vez enemigos, ven que Israel tiene éxito en la batalla y el comercio. Han decidido que se puede ganar más siendo un aliado que un enemigo de Israel. Así hemos tenido los acuerdos de Abraham. Que esta nueva determinación conduzca a la victoria de Israel y a la paz en la región.

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Kabbalah Thought for this week "Rabbi Elazar comments that the apparent frustrations and disappointments of life are in fact blessings in disguise. He calls them 'holy and necessary', because they establish the limits with whcih we can find authentic happiness. 'The sun also rises and the sun goes down'. This is how we overcome inner weaknesses that impede our progress toward the Light." From the Talmud A person should always...pray for success to the One to Whom wealth and property belong, as ultimately there is no trade that does not include both poverty and wealth, since a person can become rich from any profession. Poverty does not come from a particular trade, nor does wealth come from a particular trade, but rather, all is in accordance with a person’s merit. Therefore, one should choose a clean and easy trade, and pray to God for success. Announcements -Office Hours -This week’s 10-Minute -Events -Candle Lighting Times for Shabbat (Ontario, CA) -Shabbat Services -School Calendar This is an overview of upcoming events. Details of each event are below Sunday, 5 November 2023-Daylight Savings Time ends Sunday, 5 November 2023-Hebrew School Monday, 6 November 2023-Torah Study Thursday, 9 November 2023-Board Meeting Friday & Saturday, 10 & 11 November 2023-Shabbat Services Sunday, 12 November 2023-In-Person Hebrew School Monday, 13 November 2023-Torah Study Thursday, 16 November 2023-Judaic Studies Friday & Saturday, 17 & 18 November 2023-Shabbat Services Sunday, 19 November 2023-Hebrew School Monday, 20 November 2023-Torah Study Thursday, 23 November 2023-Thanksgiving Friday & Saturday, 24 & 25 November 2023-Shabbat Services *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, November 5, 2023 9:00am - 2:00pm (Hebrew School 10:00am - 11:30am) Monday, November 6, 2023 9:00am - 2:00pm Friday, November 10, 2023 2:00pm - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) Sunday, November 12, 2023 9:00am - 2:00pm (In -Person Hebrew School 10:00am - 12:00pm) Monday, November 13, 2023 9:00am - 2:00pm Friday, November 17, 2023 2:00pm - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) Sunday, November 19, 2023 9:00am - 2:00pm (Hebrew School 10:00am - 11:30am) Monday, November 20, 2023 9:00am - 2:00pm Friday, November 24, 2023 2:00pm - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) (Subject to change. Please call for appointments) This week's 10-Minute Torah (11 November 2023): Parashat Chayei Sara 5784 10-Minute Torah on YouTube Did everyone remember? Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, November 5 at 02:00am Adult Torah Study Class Next Session: Monday, November 6 at 7:30 pm PT Zoom Links sent in separate email Monday morning. Please reply if you do not receive them. Parashat Chayei Sara 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת חַיֵּי שָֹרָה 11 November 2023 / 27 Cheshvan 5784 Parashat Chayei Sara is the 5th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Genesis 23:1-25:18 Chayei Sarah (“The Life of Sarah”) opens as Sarah dies and Abraham buys the Cave of Machpelah to bury her. Abraham sends his servant to find a wife for Isaac. The servant meets Rebecca at a well, and Rebecca returns with the servant to marry Isaac. Abraham remarries, has more children, and dies at age 175. [1] Triennial year 2 1: 24:10-14 · 5 p’sukim · 2: 24:15-20 · 6 p’sukim · 3: 24:21-26 · 6 p’sukim · 4: 24:27-33 · 7 p’sukim · 5: 24:34-41 · 8 p’sukim · 6: 24:42-49 · 8 p’sukim · 7: 24:50-52 · 3 p’sukim · maf: 24:50-52 · 3 p’sukim · Haftarah: I Kings 1:1-31 · 31 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary American Jewish University Hertz Chumash: pp. 83 – 86 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 80 – 89) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 110 – 119 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 106 – 123) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 132 – 137 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 127 – 141) Judaic Studies Next session: Thursday, November 16, 2023 @ 7:30pm Judaic Studies is now reading the Book of Job. On October 26 we discussed Chapters 1 and 2. Our next meeting will be on Thursday, November 16, 7:30 PM on Zoom. The Zoom link will be sent out close to that date, on which we’ll continue with Chapter 3 and as much of chapters 4-6 as we can cover (There’s no class on November 2 because Sandy and Judy are leaving town, and no class on November 9 because of the Temple Sholom Board meeting). Reading ahead of time is not required to join the class! But if you want to read the text, attached to this email are two PDF files: One contains chapters 1-3 of Job, and the other contains chapters 4-6. And here’s a link to the whole book of Job on the Sefaria website: https://www.sefaria.org/Job.1?lang=bi Also you’ll find the Book of Job in any Bible you have access to. If you want to read about Job from a well-regarded Jewish source, here’s a link to a short article from “My Jewish Learning.” https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/the-book-of-job/ And for a good discussion, please join us on November 16. Shabbat Times for Ontario, California, USA 🕯️ Candle lighting / הדלקת נרות Friday, November 10⋅4:32 – 4:32pm ✨ Havdalah (50 min) / הבדלה - 50 דקות Saturday, November 11⋅5:28 – 5:28pm Powered by Hebcal Shabbat Times Upcoming Services Shabbat Ma'ariv Service Friday, November 10, 2023 @ 7:30 pm Shabbat Shachrit Service Saturday, November 11, 2023 @ 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 Chayei Sara 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת חַיֵּי שָֹרָה 11 November 2023 / 27 Cheshvan 5784 Parashat Chayei Sara is the 5th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Genesis 23:1-25:18 Chayei Sarah (“The Life of Sarah”) opens as Sarah dies and Abraham buys the Cave of Machpelah to bury her. Abraham sends his servant to find a wife for Isaac. The servant meets Rebecca at a well, and Rebecca returns with the servant to marry Isaac. Abraham remarries, has more children, and dies at age 175. [1] Triennial year 2 1: 24:10-14 · 5 p’sukim · 2: 24:15-20 · 6 p’sukim · 3: 24:21-26 · 6 p’sukim · 4: 24:27-33 · 7 p’sukim · 5: 24:34-41 · 8 p’sukim · 6: 24:42-49 · 8 p’sukim · 7: 24:50-52 · 3 p’sukim · maf: 24:50-52 · 3 p’sukim · Haftarah: I Kings 1:1-31 · 31 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary American Jewish University Hertz Chumash: pp. 83 – 86 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 80 – 89) Shabbat Mevarchim Chodesh Kislev Saturday, November 11 Molad Kislev: Mon, 17 minutes and 2 chalakim after 7:00 In-Person Hebrew School at Temple Sholom of Ontario Sunday, November 12, 2023 10:00am - 11:30am Join us at the synagogue for our monthly live learning. There will be music and singing, and activities for your children. We will also meet with the adults for a special in-preson, on-site learning. Rosh Chodesh Kislev 2023 / רֹאשׁ חוֹדֶשׁ כִּסְלֵו 5784 Start of month of Kislev on the Hebrew calendar 🌒 Rosh Chodesh Kislev for Hebrew Year 5784 begins at sundown on Monday, 13 November 2023 and ends at nightfall on Tuesday, 14 November 2023. Start of month of Kislev on the Hebrew calendar. Kislev (כִּסְלֵו) is the 9th month of the Hebrew year, has 30 or 29 days, and corresponds to November or December 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. Thanksgiving Day Thursday, November 23 Next Miller Course We are planning our next Miller Course to start tentatively in January 2024. Stay tuned for more information. *The titles in blue and underlined are "hyperlinks". If you click on any of those, it will lead to that site/URL. The hyperlink gives a descriptive title with the actual link embedded in that title. Anyone who is concerned about clicking a link or hyperlink can access any of these resources by going to my website, www.modernrabbistephen.com. You can find them in the "Blog" and "Videos" sections, as well as the "Instagram Links" by clicking on the various pictures.

D'var Torah for Parashat Chayei Sara 5784 on YouTube Parashat Chayei Sara 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת חַיֵּי שָֹרָה 11 November 2023 / 27 Cheshvan 5784 Parashat Chayei Sara is the 5th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Genesis 23:1-25:18 Chayei Sarah (“The Life of Sarah”) opens as Sarah dies and Abraham buys the Cave of Machpelah to bury her. Abraham sends his servant to find a wife for Isaac. The servant meets Rebecca at a well, and Rebecca returns with the servant to marry Isaac. Abraham remarries, has more children, and dies at age 175. [1] Triennial year 2 1: 24:10-14 · 5 p’sukim · 2: 24:15-20 · 6 p’sukim · 3: 24:21-26 · 6 p’sukim · 4: 24:27-33 · 7 p’sukim · 5: 24:34-41 · 8 p’sukim · 6: 24:42-49 · 8 p’sukim · 7: 24:50-52 · 3 p’sukim · maf: 24:50-52 · 3 p’sukim · Haftarah: I Kings 1:1-31 · 31 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary American Jewish University Hertz Chumash: pp. 83 – 86 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 80 – 89) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 110 – 119 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 106 – 123) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 132 – 137 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 127 – 141) As Hashem had made a covenant with Abraham that his legacy will be continued with an heir, Abraham now takes action. He sends his main servant and disciple, his chief of staff, back to his family in Haran to find a suitable wife. While he is not named, the sages understood him to be Eliezer. Eliezer is laden with gifts for the dowry. Having learned from Abraham, Eliezer prays to Hashem that the Isaac’s future wife will have the spirituality and honor that will partner with Isaac in this new religion, the adoration of the one, true G-d. Rebecca’s display of concern for Eliezer and his entourage, as well as his camels, convinces him he’s found the right mate. No one could be happier at the prospect of Rebecca marrying Isaac than her brother Laban, who will figure prominently in the next generation. Laban usurps his father in discussing his sister’s fate after seeing all the wealth displayed by Abraham’s messengers. Rebecca decides to accompany Eliezer back to meet Isaac and becomes his wife, our second Matriarch. Would it be proper to consider that Rebecca as well was impressed by the wealth and hence her quick consent? Consider her later actions that testify to her devotion to Abraham’s legacy and the worship of a righteous G-d that commands us to love the stranger and respect our fellows. She thus proves that this is her primary consideration. Parashá Jaei Sara 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת חַיֵּי שָֹרָה 11 de noviembre de 2023/27 Jeshván 5784 Parashat Jayei Sara es la quinta porción semanal de la Torá en el ciclo judío anual de lectura de la Torá. Porción de la Torá: Génesis 23:1-25:18 Chayei Sarah (“La vida de Sara”) comienza cuando Sara muere y Abraham compra la Cueva de Macpela para enterrarla. Abraham envía a su sirviente a buscar una esposa para Isaac. El sirviente se encuentra con Rebecca en un pozo y Rebecca regresa con el sirviente para casarse con Isaac. Abraham se vuelve a casar, tiene más hijos y muere a los 175 años. [1] Trienal año 2 1: 24:10-14 · 5 pesukim · 2: 24:15-20 · 6 pesukim · 3: 24:21-26 · 6 pesukim · 4: 24:27-33 · 7 pesukim · 5: 24:34-41 · 8 pesukim · 6: 24:42-49 · 8 pesukim · 7: 24:50-52 · 3 pesukim · maf: 24:50-52 · 3 pesukim · Haftará: I Reyes 1:1-31 · 31 pesukim Comentario y Divrei Torá Sefaria OU Torah Seminario Teológico Judío Universidad Judía Americana Hertz Chumash: págs. 83 – 86 Trienal Año 2 (Kriyah completa págs. 80 – 89) Artscroll Chumash: págs. 110 – 119 Año trienal 2 (Kriyah completa págs. 106 – 123) Etz Jaim Jumash: págs. 132 – 137 Año Trienal 2 (Kriyah completa págs. 127 – 141) Como Hashem había hecho un pacto con Abraham de que su legado continuaría con un heredero, Abraham ahora toma medidas. Envía a su principal sirviente y discípulo, su jefe de personal, de regreso con su familia en Harán para encontrar una esposa adecuada. Si bien no se le nombra, los sabios entendieron que se trataba de Eliezer. Eliezer está cargado de regalos para la dote. Habiendo aprendido de Abraham, Eliezer ora a Hashem para que la futura esposa de Isaac tenga la espiritualidad y el honor que acompañarán a Isaac en esta nueva religión, la adoración del único y verdadero Di-s. La muestra de preocupación de Rebecca por Eliezer y su séquito, así como por sus camellos, lo convence de que ha encontrado a la pareja adecuada. Nadie podría estar más feliz ante la perspectiva de que Rebeca se case con Isaac que su hermano Labán, quien ocupará un lugar destacado en la próxima generación. Labán usurpa a su padre al discutir el destino de su hermana después de ver todas las riquezas desplegadas por los mensajeros de Abraham. Rebecca decide acompañar a Eliezer a encontrarse con Isaac y se convierte en su esposa, nuestra segunda matriarca. ¿Sería correcto considerar que Rebecca también quedó impresionada por la riqueza y, por tanto, por su rápido consentimiento? Considere sus acciones posteriores que dan testimonio de su devoción al legado de Abraham y la adoración de un Dios justo que nos ordena amar al extraño y respetar a nuestros semejantes. De esta manera demuestra que ésta es su principal consideración. ​

Kabbalah Thought for this week "The path to personal peace is an arduous process that each of us must endure. We can, however, accelerate this process {through following the light of our Patriarchs}." Announcements -Office Hours -This week’s 10-Minute -Events -Candle Lighting Times for Shabbat (Ontario, CA) -Shabbat Services -School Calendar This is an overview of upcoming events. Details of each event are below Sunday, 29 October 2023-Hebrew School & BBQ Monday, 30 October 2023-Torah Study Thursday, 2 November 2023-Judaic Studies Friday & Saturday, 3 & 4 November 2023-Shabbat Services Sunday, 5 November 2023-Daylight Savings Time ends Sunday, 5 November 2023-Hebrew School Monday, 6 November 2023-Torah Study Thursday, 9 November 2023-Board Meeting Friday & Saturday, 10 & 11 November 2023-Shabbat Services Sunday, 12 November 2023-In-Person Hebrew School Monday, 13 November 2023-Torah Study Thursday, 16 November 2023-Judaic Studies Friday & Saturday, 17 & 18 November 2023-Shabbat Services *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, October 30, 2023 9:00am - 2:00pm Friday, November 3, 2023 2:00pm - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) Sunday, November 5, 2023 9:00am - 2:00pm (Hebrew School 10:00am - 11:30am) Monday, November 6, 2023 9:00am - 2:00pm Friday, November 10, 2023 2:00pm - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) Sunday, November 12, 2023 9:00am - 2:00pm (Hebrew School 10:00am - 11:30am) Monday, November 13, 2023 9:00am - 2:00pm Friday, November 17, 2023 2:00pm - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) (Subject to change. Please call for appointments) Bar B Q Sun, Oct 29 | Temple Sholom of Ontario This week's 10-Minute Torah (4 November 2023): Parashat Vayera 5784 10-Minute Torah on YouTube Adult Torah Study Class Next Session: Monday, October 30 at 7:30 pm PT Zoom Links sent in separate email Monday morning. Please reply if you do not receive them. Parashat Vayera 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת וַיֵּרָא 4 November 2023 / 20 Cheshvan 5784 10-Minute Torah for Parashat Vayera 5784 Parashat Vayera is the 4th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Genesis 18:1-22:24 Vayera (“He Appeared”) opens as guests inform Abraham that Sarah will give birth. Despite Abraham’s attempts to convince God otherwise, God destroys the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah. Sarah gives birth to Isaac, and Abraham sends away Hagar and Ishmael. At God’s command, Abraham prepares to sacrifice Isaac, but an angel of God tells Abraham to offer a ram instead. [1] Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary American Jewish University Hertz Chumash: pp. 63 – 76 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 66 – 71) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 78 – 95 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 84 – 105) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 104 – 112 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 99 – 122) Judaic Studies Next session: Thursday, November 16, 2023 @ 7:30pm Judaic Studies is now reading the Book of Job. On October 26 we discussed Chapters 1 and 2. Our next meeting will be on Thursday, November 16, 7:30 PM on Zoom. The Zoom link will be sent out close to that date, on which we’ll continue with Chapter 3 and as much of chapters 4-6 as we can cover (There’s no class on November 2 because Sandy and Judy are leaving town, and no class on November 9 because of the Temple Sholom Board meeting). Reading ahead of time is not required to join the class! But if you want to read the text, attached to this email are two PDF files: One contains chapters 1-3 of Job, and the other contains chapters 4-6. And here’s a link to the whole book of Job on the Sefaria website: https://www.sefaria.org/Job.1?lang=bi Also you’ll find the Book of Job in any Bible you have access to. If you want to read about Job from a well-regarded Jewish source, here’s a link to a short article from “My Jewish Learning.” https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/the-book-of-job/ And for a good discussion, please join us on November 16. Shabbat Times for Ontario, California, USA Candle lighting / הדלקת נרות Friday, November 3⋅5:37 – 5:37pm Havdalah (50 min) / הבדלה - 50 דקות Saturday, November 4⋅6:33 – 6:33pm Powered by Hebcal Shabbat Times Upcoming Services Shabbat Ma'ariv Service Friday, November 3, 2023 @ 7:30 pm Shabbat Shachrit Service Saturday, November 4, 2023 @ 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 Vayera 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת וַיֵּרָא 4 November 2023 / 20 Cheshvan 5784 Parashat Vayera 5784 discussion on YouTube Parashat Vayera is the 4th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Genesis 18:1-22:24 Triennial year 2 1: 19:1-11 · 11 p’sukim · 2: 19:12-20 · 9 p’sukim · 3: 19:21-29 · 9 p’sukim · 4: 19:30-38 · 9 p’sukim · 5: 20:1-8 · 8 p’sukim · 6: 20:9-14 · 6 p’sukim · 7: 20:15-18 · 4 p’sukim · maf: 20:15-18 · 4 p’sukim · Haftarah for Ashkenazim: II Kings 4:1-37 · 37 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary American Jewish University Hertz Chumash: pp. 63 – 76 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 66 – 71) Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, November 5 at 02:00am Hebrew School at Temple Sholom of Ontario Sunday, November 5, 2023 10:00am - 11:30am We will be on Zoom as usual. We will again have two sessions. The first will focus on Hebrew reading and after a 10-Minute break we'll discuss the week's Torah portion and other related material. Election Day Tuesday, November 7, 2023 Board Meeting November 9, 2023 7:00pm - 9:00pm Next Miller Course We are planning our next Miller Course to start tentatively in January 2024. Stay tuned for more information. *The titles in blue and underlined are "hyperlinks". If you click on any of those, it will lead to that site/URL. The hyperlink gives a descriptive title with the actual link embedded in that title. Anyone who is concerned about clicking a link or hyperlink can access any of these resources by going to my website, www.modernrabbistephen.com. You can find them in the "Blog" and "Videos" sections, as well as the "Instagram Links" by clicking on the various pictures.

This week's 10-Minute Torah on YouTube Parashat Vayera 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת וַיֵּרָא 4 November 2023 / 20 Cheshvan 5784 Parashat Vayera is the 4th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Genesis 18:1-22:24 Vayera (“He Appeared”) opens as guests inform Abraham that Sarah will give birth. Despite Abraham’s attempts to convince God otherwise, God destroys the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah. Sarah gives birth to Isaac, and Abraham sends away Hagar and Ishmael. At God’s command, Abraham prepares to sacrifice Isaac, but an angel of God tells Abraham to offer a ram instead. [1] Triennial year 2 1: 19:1-11 · 11 p’sukim · 2: 19:12-20 · 9 p’sukim · 3: 19:21-29 · 9 p’sukim · 4: 19:30-38 · 9 p’sukim · 5: 20:1-8 · 8 p’sukim · 6: 20:9-14 · 6 p’sukim · 7: 20:15-18 · 4 p’sukim · maf: 20:15-18 · 4 p’sukim · Haftarah for Ashkenazim: II Kings 4:1-37 · 37 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary American Jewish University Hertz Chumash: pp. 63 – 76 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 66 – 71) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 78 – 95 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 84 – 105) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 104 – 112 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 99 – 122) In our triennial cycle, we focus on the remaining two angels rescuing Lot and his family from the impending destruction of Sodom, Gemorrah and the other 3 cities for their wickedness. At first, there were three “guests” appearing before Abraham. Each guest was an angel, a messenger of Hashem, with their own specific mission. Since the first completed their mission of informing Abraham and Sarah of her giving birth to an heir, his mission was complete, and he left. Lot, like his uncle Abraham, hosts the two angels. The townspeople hear of it and attempt to kidnap them from Lot’s house. To Lot’s credit, he at least tries to protect them. This is more proof of the the wickedness of the people of Sodom. Lot, his wife and his two daughters escape. Unfortunately, Lot’s wife disregards the angels warning to not look back and slows down and gets caught in the onslaught. Fearing that they are the only people left, Lot’s daughters get physically intimate with him to have heirs. One of those heirs is Moab. One of their descendants, is, of course, Ruth who is the ancestress of King David. Parashat Vayera 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת וַיֵּרָא 4 de noviembre de 2023/20 Jeshván 5784 Parashat Vayera es la cuarta porción semanal de la Torá en el ciclo judío anual de lectura de la Torá. Porción de la Torá: Génesis 18:1-22:24 Vayera (“Él apareció”) comienza cuando los invitados le informan a Abraham que Sara dará a luz. A pesar de los intentos de Abraham de convencer a Dios de lo contrario, Dios destruye las ciudades de Sodoma y Gomorra. Sara da a luz a Isaac y Abraham despide a Agar e Ismael. Por orden de Dios, Abraham se prepara para sacrificar a Isaac, pero un ángel de Dios le dice a Abraham que ofrezca un carnero en su lugar. [1] Trienal año 2 1: 19:1-11 · 11 pesukim · 2: 19:12-20 · 9 pesukim · 3: 19:21-29 · 9 pesukim · 4: 19:30-38 · 9 pesukim · 5: 20:1-8 · 8 pesukim · 6: 20:9-14 · 6 pesukim · 7: 20:15-18 · 4 pesukim · maf: 20:15-18 · 4 pesukim · Haftará para los Ashkenazim: II Reyes 4:1-37 · 37 p’sukim Comentario y Divrei Torá Sefaria OU Torah Seminario Teológico Judío Universidad Judía Americana Hertz Chumash: págs. 63 – 76 Trienal Año 2 (Kriyah completa págs. 66 – 71) Artscroll Chumash: págs. 78 – 95 Trienal Año 2 (Kriyah completa págs. 84 – 105) Etz Jaim Jumash: págs. 104 – 112 Año Trienal 2 (Kriyah completa págs. 99 – 122) En nuestro ciclo trienal, nos enfocamos en los dos ángeles restantes que rescatan a Lot y su familia de la inminente destrucción de Sodoma, Gemorra y las otras tres ciudades por su maldad. Al principio, tres “invitados” aparecieron ante Abraham. Cada invitado era un ángel, un mensajero de Hashem, con su propia misión específica. Dado que el primero completó su misión de informar a Abraham y Sara que ella había dado a luz a un heredero, su misión estuvo completa y se fue. Lot, al igual que su tío Abraham, acoge a los dos ángeles. La gente del pueblo se entera e intenta secuestrarlos de la casa de Lot. Hay que reconocer que Lot al menos trata de protegerlos. Esta es una prueba más de la maldad del pueblo de Sodoma. Lot, su esposa y sus dos hijas escapan. Desafortunadamente, la esposa de Lot ignora las advertencias de los ángeles de no mirar atrás, disminuye la velocidad y queda atrapada en el ataque. Temiendo ser las únicas personas que quedan, las hijas de Lot intiman físicamente con él para tener herederos. Uno de esos herederos es Moab. Una de sus descendientes es, por supuesto, Rut, antepasada del rey David.