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Kabbalah Thought for this week "The perpetual pull and tug of the material world is of such magnitude, we forget our true purpose in life as we succumb to the illusions of physical existence. Hence, we need the Light...to reawaken our desire to remain true to our own soul's original commitment to pursue the spiritual path." 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, 22 October 2023-Hebrew School & Jewish Book Fair Monday, 23 October 2023-Torah Study Thursday, 26 October 2023-Judaic Studies Friday & Saturday, 27 & 28 October 2023-This week's Shabbat Services 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 Monday, 6 November 2023-Torah Study Thursday, 9 November 2023-Board Meeting Friday & Saturday, 10 & 11 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, October 22, 2023 9:00am - 2:00pm Hebrew School & Book Fair Monday, October 23, 2023 9:00am - 2:00pm Friday, October 27, 2023 2:00pm - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) Sunday, October 29, 2023 9:00am - 2:00pm Simchat Torah Services 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 Simchat Torah Services Monday, November 6, 2023 9:00am - 2:00pm Friday, November 10, 2023 2:00pm - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) (Subject to change. Please call for appointments) JEWISH BOOK FESTIVAL TEMPLE SHOLOM OF ONTARIO HOSTING THE JEWISH BOOK FESTIVAL OCTOBER 22, 2023 Speaker: Author Rebecca Clarren About the event TEMPLE SHOLOM OF ONTARIO HOSTING THE JEWISH BOOK FESTIVAL OCTOBER 22, 2023 Speaker: Author Rebecca Clarren 11:00 A.M. PT BRUNCH/12:00 P.M. PT until 1:00 P.M. PT PROGRAM ZOOM will be available @ 12:00 P.M. when program begins. Register now for in person attendance or for zoom to be emailed the link. Register at www.jewishsgpv.org click on the 3 blue lines top right then select programs, then select Jewish book festival, then scroll down and click on author’s name to register. No charge for this event Festival del Libro Judío 22 DE OCTUBRE DE 2023 Sin cargo por este evento Ponente: Autora Rebecca Claren 11 a.m. BRUNCH/PROGRAMA 12:00 p.m. ZOOM estará disponible a las 12:00 p.m. cuando comienza el programa Regístrese ahora para asistir en persona o para que Zoom reciba el enlace por correo electrónico. Regístrese en www.jewishsgpv.org, haga clic en las 3 líneas azules en la parte superior derecha y luego seleccione programas, luego seleccione Jewish Book Festival, luego desplácese hacia abajo y haga clic en el nombre del autor. para registrarse. Sin cargo por este evento. Ver folleto adjunto This week's 10-Minute Torah (27 October 2023): Parashat Lech Lecha 5784 10-Minute Torah on YouTube Adult Torah Study Class Next Session: Monday, October 23 at 7:30 pm PT Zoom Links sent in separate email Monday morning. Please reply if you do not receive them. Parashat Lech-Lecha 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת לֶךְ־לְךָ 28 October 2023 / 13 Cheshvan 5784 10-Minute Torah for Parashat Lech Lecha 5784 Parashat Lech-Lecha is the 3rd weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Genesis 12:1-17:27 Lech Lecha (“Go Forth”) recounts Abraham’s (here known as Abram) first encounter with God, his journey to Canaan, the birth of his son Ishmael, the covenant between him, his descendants, and God, and God’s commandment to circumcise the males of his household. [1] Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary American Jewish University Hertz Chumash: pp. 50 – 56 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 45 – 60) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 60 – 71 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 54 – 77) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 77 – 85 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 69 – 93) Judaic Studies Next session: Thursday, October 26, 2023 @ 7:30pm Shabbat Times for Ontario, California, USA Candle lighting / הדלקת נרות Friday, October 27⋅5:44 – 5:44pm Havdalah (50 min) / הבדלה - 50 דקות Saturday, October 28⋅6:40 – 6:40pm Powered by Hebcal Shabbat Times Upcoming Services We would like to thank the Ontario Police Department for providing an officer to watch over us during the weekend amid threats. Shabbat Ma'ariv Service Friday, October 27, 2023 @ 7:30 pm Shabbat Shachrit Service Saturday, October 28, 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 Lech-Lecha 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת לֶךְ־לְךָ 28 October 2023 / 13 Cheshvan 5784 Parashat Lech Lecha 5784 discussion on YouTube Parashat Lech-Lecha is the 3rd weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Genesis 12:1-17:27 Lech Lecha (“Go Forth”) recounts Abraham’s (here known as Abram) first encounter with God, his journey to Canaan, the birth of his son Ishmael, the covenant between him, his descendants, and God, and God’s commandment to circumcise the males of his household. [1] Triennial year 2 1: 14:1-9 · 9 p’sukim · 2: 14:10-16 · 7 p’sukim · 3: 14:17-20 · 4 p’sukim · 4: 14:21-24 · 4 p’sukim · 5: 15:1-6 · 6 p’sukim · 6: 15:7-16 · 10 p’sukim · 7: 15:17-21 · 5 p’sukim · maf: 15:17-21 · 5 p’sukim · Haftarah: Isaiah 40:27-41:16 · 21 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary American Jewish University Hertz Chumash: pp. 50 – 56 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 45 – 60) Hebrew School at Temple Sholom of Ontario Sunday, October 29, 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. Bar B Q Sun, Oct 29 | Temple Sholom of Ontario *The titles in blue and underlined are "hyperlinks". If you click on any of those, it will lead to that site/URL. The hyperlink gives a descriptive title with the actual link embedded in that title. Anyone who is concerned about clicking a link or hyperlink can access any of these resources by going to my website, www.modernrabbistephen.com. You can find them in the "Blog" and "Videos" sections, as well as the "Instagram Links" by clicking on the various pictures.

Parashat Lech Lecha 5784 discussion on YouTube Parashat Lech-Lecha 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת לֶךְ־לְךָ 28 October 2023 / 13 Cheshvan 5784 Parashat Lech-Lecha is the 3rd weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Genesis 12:1-17:27 Lech Lecha (“Go Forth”) recounts Abraham’s (here known as Abram) first encounter with God, his journey to Canaan, the birth of his son Ishmael, the covenant between him, his descendants, and God, and God’s commandment to circumcise the males of his household. [1] Triennial year 2 1: 14:1-9 · 9 p’sukim · 2: 14:10-16 · 7 p’sukim · 3: 14:17-20 · 4 p’sukim · 4: 14:21-24 · 4 p’sukim · 5: 15:1-6 · 6 p’sukim · 6: 15:7-16 · 10 p’sukim · 7: 15:17-21 · 5 p’sukim · maf: 15:17-21 · 5 p’sukim · Haftarah: Isaiah 40:27-41:16 · 21 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary American Jewish University Hertz Chumash: pp. 50 – 56 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 45 – 60) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 60 – 71 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 54 – 77) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 77 – 85 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 69 – 93) In our triennial year two portion, we have two accounts that seem unconnected. In chapter fourteen, we have the account of a war between kings. Four kings controlled the area in which five kings were vassal kings. Those five kings rebelled and there was a war in the area. Unfortunately, Abram’s nephew Lot lived in the area and was taken hostage. Abram immediately organized some of his men to stage a rescue mission and retrieved his nephew Lot. Some of the discussion would imply that the surrounding kingdoms gained a new respect for Abram. In chapter fifteen, Hashem makes a covenant with Abram. Hashem commits to being a shield to Abram and his descendants. G-d also shows him the land that will eventually be inhabited by them who He will make a great nation, numbering like the stars in the sky and sand on the beach. Even though we Jews are among the smallest of nations on Earth, if we consider all the generations that have existed, through some of the worst persecution and oppression, it would seem that we have indeed outlasted other civilizations. What is the connection? First Hashem supports Abram in his quest to free Lot, and then G-d makes the covenant. It would appear that first G-d shows Abram His resolve to prove that He is indeed a shield, and then they make that covenant. G-d’s actions speak His words, and we, created in the image of Hashem, would do well to imitate that integrity. Parashat Lej-Lejá 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת לֶךְ־לְךָ 28 de octubre de 2023 / 13 Jeshván 5784 Parashat Lej-Lejá es la tercera porción semanal de la Torá en el ciclo judío anual de lectura de la Torá. Porción de la Torá: Génesis 12:1-17:27 Lej Lejá (“Ve”) relata el primer encuentro de Abraham (aquí conocido como Abram) con Dios, su viaje a Canaán, el nacimiento de su hijo Ismael, el pacto entre él, sus descendientes y Dios, y el mandamiento de Dios de circuncidar a los varones de su casa. [1] Trienal año 2 1: 14:1-9 · 9 pesukim · 2: 14:10-16 · 7 pesukim · 3: 14:17-20 · 4 pesukim · 4: 14:21-24 · 4 pesukim · 5: 15:1-6 · 6 pesukim · 6: 15:7-16 · 10 pesukim · 7: 15:17-21 · 5 pesukim · maf: 15:17-21 · 5 pesukim · Haftará: Isaías 40:27-41:16 · 21 pesukim Comentario y Divrei Torá Sefaria OU Torah Seminario Teológico Judío Universidad Judía Americana Hertz Chumash: págs. 50 – 56 Trienal Año 2 (Kriyah completa págs. 45 – 60) Artscroll Chumash: págs. 60 – 71 Trienal Año 2 (Kriyah completa págs. 54 – 77) Etz Jaim Jumash: págs. 77 – 85 Trienal Año 2 (Kriyah completa págs. 69 – 93) En nuestra parte trienal del segundo año, tenemos dos cuentas que parecen desconectadas. En el capítulo catorce tenemos el relato de una guerra entre reyes. Cuatro reyes controlaban el área en la que cinco reyes eran reyes vasallos. Esos cinco reyes se rebelaron y hubo una guerra en la zona. Desafortunadamente, Lot, el sobrino de Abram, vivía en la zona y fue tomado como rehén. Abram inmediatamente organizó a algunos de sus hombres para organizar una misión de rescate y recuperó a su sobrino Lot. Parte de la discusión implicaría que los reinos circundantes ganaron un nuevo respeto por Abram. En el capítulo quince, Hashem hace un pacto con Abram. Hashem se compromete a ser un escudo para Abram y sus descendientes. Di-s también le muestra la tierra que eventualmente será habitada por aquellos que Él formará una gran nación, tan numerosa como las estrellas en el cielo y la arena en la playa. Aunque los judíos estamos entre las naciones más pequeñas de la Tierra, si consideramos todas las generaciones que han existido, a través de algunas de las peores persecuciones y opresiones, parecería que efectivamente hemos sobrevivido a otras civilizaciones. ¿Cuál es la conexión? Primero, Hashem apoya a Abram en su búsqueda para liberar a Lot, y luego Di-s hace el pacto. Parecería que primero Di-s le muestra a Abram su determinación de demostrar que Él es en verdad un escudo, y luego hacen ese pacto. Las acciones de Di-s expresan Sus palabras, y nosotros, creados a imagen de Hashem, haríamos bien en imitar esa integridad.

Kabbalah Thought for this week "Noah was given his name bedcause it was a direct reflection of his spiritual character. 'Noah" is derived from the Hebrew word Nechmana which means to console.... Our name, too, is our bridge and link to the Creator. The name is like a strand of spiritual DNA that motivates and gives rise to our personal attributes, out inner character, and our mission in life." 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, 15 October 2023-In-person Hebrew School Monday, 16 October 2023-Torah Study Thursday, 19 October 2023-Judaic Studies Friday & Saturday, 20 & 21 October 2023-Shabbat Services Sunday, 22 October 2023-Hebrew School & Jewish Book Fair Monday, 23 October 2023-Torah Study Thursday, 26 October 2023-Judaic Studies Friday & Saturday, 27 & 28 October 2023-This week's Shabbat Services 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 *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, October 15, 2023 9:00am - 12:00pm In-Person Hebrew School Monday, October 16, 2023 9:00am - 2:00pm Friday, October 20, 2023 2:00pm - 7:00pm (Friday Night Shabbat/Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) Sunday, October 21, 2023 9:00am - 2:00pm Hebrew School (May not be in the office due to previous commitment) Monday, October 22, 2023 9:00am - 2:00pm Friday, October 27, 2023 2:00pm - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) Sunday, October 29, 2023 9:00am - 2:00pm Simchat Torah Services Monday, October 30, 2023 9:00am - 2:00pm Friday, November 4, 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 (21 October 2023): Parashat Noah 5784 10-Minute Torah on YouTube Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan 2023 / רֹאשׁ חוֹדֶשׁ חֶשְׁוָן 5784 Start of month of Cheshvan on the Hebrew calendar 🌒 Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan for Hebrew Year 5784 begins at sundown on Saturday, 14 October 2023 and ends at nightfall on Monday, 16 October 2023. Start of month of Cheshvan on the Hebrew calendar. חֶשְׁוָן (transliterated Cheshvan or Heshvan) is the 8th month of the Hebrew year, has 29 or 30 days, and corresponds to October or November 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 Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan / רֹאשׁ חוֹדֶשׁ חֶשְׁוָן Sunday, 15 October 2023 / 30 Tishrei 5784 Torah Portion: Numbers 28:1-15 1: Numbers 28:1-3 · 3 p’sukim · 2: Numbers 28:3-5 · 3 p’sukim · 3: Numbers 28:6-10 · 5 p’sukim · 4: Numbers 28:11-15 · 5 p’sukim · Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan Day 2 / רֹאשׁ חוֹדֶשׁ חֶשְׁוָן Monday, 16 October 2023 / 1 Cheshvan 5784 Torah Portion: Numbers 28:1-15 1: Numbers 28:1-3 · 3 p’sukim · 2: Numbers 28:3-5 · 3 p’sukim · 3: Numbers 28:6-10 · 5 p’sukim · 4: Numbers 28:11-15 · 5 p’sukim · Adult Torah Study Class Next Session: Monday, October 16 at 7:30 pm PT Zoom Links sent in separate email Monday morning. Please reply if you do not receive them. Parashat Noach 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת נֹחַ 21 October 2023 / 6 Cheshvan 5784 10-Minute Torah for Parashat Noah 5784 Parashat Noach is the 2nd weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Genesis 6:9-11:32 Noach (“Noah”) begins as God decides to destroy mankind with a flood. At God’s command, the righteous Noah builds an ark, where Noah, his family, and select animals survive the flood. Noah’s children bear children, and several generations develop. God confounds the speech of people building the Tower of Babel. [1] Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary American Jewish University Hertz Chumash: pp.31 – 38 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 26 – 40) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 38 – 49 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 30 – 53) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 48 – 58 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 41 – 63) Judaic Studies Next session: Thursday, October 19, 2023 @ 7:30p Shabbat Times for Ontario, California, USA Candle lighting / הדלקת נרות Friday, October 20⋅5:52 – 5:52pm Havdalah (50 min) / הבדלה - 50 דקות Saturday, October 21⋅6:47 – 6:47pm Powered by Hebcal Shabbat Times Upcoming Services We would like to thank the Ontario Police Department for providing an officer to watch over us during the weekend amid threats. Shabbat Ma'ariv Service Friday, October 20, 2023 @ 7:30 pm Shabbat Shachrit Service Saturday, October 21, 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 Noach 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת נֹחַ 21 October 2023 / 6 Cheshvan 5784 10-Minute Torah for Parashat Noah 5784 Parashat Noach is the 2nd weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Genesis 6:9-11:32 Noach (“Noah”) begins as God decides to destroy mankind with a flood. At God’s command, the righteous Noah builds an ark, where Noah, his family, and select animals survive the flood. Noah’s children bear children, and several generations develop. God confounds the speech of people building the Tower of Babel. [1] Triennial year 2 1: 8:15-22 · 8 p’sukim · 2: 9:1-7 · 7 p’sukim · 3: 9:8-17 · 10 p’sukim · 4: 9:18-29 · 12 p’sukim · 5: 10:1-14 · 14 p’sukim · 6: 10:15-20 · 6 p’sukim · 7: 10:21-32 · 12 p’sukim · maf: 10:26-32 · 7 p’sukim · Haftarah for Ashkenazim: Isaiah 54:1-55:5 · 22 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary American Jewish University Hertz Chumash: pp.31 – 38 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 26 – 40) Hebrew School at Temple Sholom of Ontario Sunday, October 22, 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. *The titles in blue and underlined are "hyperlinks". If you click on any of those, it will lead to that site/URL. The hyperlink gives a descriptive title with the actual link embedded in that title. 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Parashat Noach 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת נֹחַ 21 October 2023 / 6 Cheshvan 5784 10-Minute Torah for Parashat Noah 5784 Parashat Noach is the 2nd weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Genesis 6:9-11:32 Noach (“Noah”) begins as God decides to destroy mankind with a flood. At God’s command, the righteous Noah builds an ark, where Noah, his family, and select animals survive the flood. Noah’s children bear children, and several generations develop. God confounds the speech of people building the Tower of Babel. [1] Triennial year 2 1: 8:15-22 · 8 p’sukim · 2: 9:1-7 · 7 p’sukim · 3: 9:8-17 · 10 p’sukim · 4: 9:18-29 · 12 p’sukim · 5: 10:1-14 · 14 p’sukim · 6: 10:15-20 · 6 p’sukim · 7: 10:21-32 · 12 p’sukim · maf: 10:26-32 · 7 p’sukim · · Haftarah for Ashkenazim: Isaiah 54:1-55:5 · 22 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary American Jewish University Hertz Chumash: pp.31 – 38 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 26 – 40) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 38 – 49 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 30 – 53) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 48 – 58 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 41 – 63) Having floated for about a year and a half with a menagerie of animals and birds, the waters now start to recede. Noah sends out first a raven. Three times he sends out a dove to test the ground. After returning during the second time with an olive branch, the dove does not return during the third flight. Noah now knows that the earth is hospitable for resettling and he and his family will now start a new race of humans with their progeny. This is also the beginning of a new system of justice. We can presume that Hashem sees the need for a moral code of justice after the lawlessness of the previous generation. We now have the seven so-called Noahide laws that includes laws against murder, idolatry and stealing. We are now allowed to eat meat but only after draining the blood. Consider that the idea of these new laws is to give us a sense of socialization and humanity. Perhaps this is the beginning of ways for us to interact with each fairly. Parashat Noé 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת נֹחַ 21 de octubre de 2023 / 6 Jeshván 5784 Torá de 10 minutos para la Parashat Noé 5784 Parashat Noaj es la segunda porción semanal de la Torá en el ciclo judío anual de lectura de la Torá. Porción de la Torá: Génesis 6:9-11:32 Noé (“Noé”) comienza cuando Dios decide destruir a la humanidad con un diluvio. Por orden de Dios, el justo Noé construye un arca, donde Noé, su familia y animales selectos sobreviven al diluvio. Los hijos de Noé tienen hijos y se desarrollan varias generaciones. Dios confunde el discurso de quienes construyen la Torre de Babel. [1] Trienal año 2 1: 8:15-22 · 8 pesukim · 2: 9:1-7 · 7 pesukim · 3: 9:8-17 · 10 pesukim · 4: 9:18-29 · 12 pesukim · 5: 10:1-14 · 14 pesukim · 6: 10:15-20 · 6 pesukim · 7: 10:21-32 · 12 pesukim · maf: 10:26-32 · 7 pesukim · · Haftará para los Ashkenazim: Isaías 54:1-55:5 · 22 p’sukim Comentario y Divrei Torá Sefaria OU Torah Seminario Teológico Judío Universidad Judía Americana Hertz Chumash: págs. 31 – 38 Trienal Año 2 (Kriyah completa págs. 26 – 40) Artscroll Chumash: págs. 38 – 49 Trienal Año 2 (Kriyah completa págs. 30 – 53) Etz Jaim Jumash: págs. 48 – 58 Año Trienal 2 (Kriyah completa págs. 41 – 63) Después de haber flotado durante aproximadamente un año y medio con una colección de animales y aves, las aguas ahora comienzan a retroceder. Noé envía primero un cuervo. Tres veces envía una paloma a sondear el terreno. Después de regresar durante la segunda vez con una rama de olivo, la paloma no regresa durante el tercer vuelo. Noah ahora sabe que la tierra es hospitalaria para la reubicación y él y su familia comenzarán una nueva raza de humanos con su progenie. Este es también el comienzo de un nuevo sistema de justicia. Podemos suponer que Hashem ve la necesidad de un código moral de justicia después de la anarquía de la generación anterior. Ahora tenemos las siete llamadas leyes de Noé que incluyen leyes contra el asesinato, la idolatría y el robo. Ahora se nos permite comer carne, pero sólo después de drenar la sangre. Consideremos que la idea de estas nuevas leyes es darnos un sentido de socialización y humanidad. Quizás este sea el comienzo de formas de interactuar con cada uno de manera justa.

https://youtu.be/9DGSH6hOW7c The numbers are devastating. At this point, we have heard that 800 Israelis are dead and over 2,000 wounded from the brutal, unprovoked attack by the terrorist group, Hamas. They have used the area called Gaza as a site to continuously launch attacks against innocent civilians in Israel. Remember that this land was ceded over to the Palestinian indigenous Arabs in 2005 by the Israeli government as a gesture for peace so that these people can build their own homeland. Instead, this group designated as a terrorist organization has for years attacked Israel, ignoring all attempts to build peace. We are all distressed by the murders. We all want to support Israel. Many of us are posting hashtags, like #IsraelStrong, and pictures to display our support for our brothers and sisters who are defending our ancestral land. Some of you have expressed a desire to attend rallies to support Israel and our fellow Jews. Let me suggest another way you can show support. Be Jewish. One of my Facebook friends posted that he is going to start wearing his yarmulka/kippah/skullcap out in public and display his Star of David necklace. We can express our heritage by observing Shabbat and coming to the synagogue for services. We can participate in synagogue events and fund raisers. Please also show your support by donating what you can to agencies that help Israel, such as the Mogen David Adom, the Red Star of David, that helps wounded and injured in Israel. Please also know that I am available for support during this trying time with any questions or comments. Finally, thank you to the Ontario Police Department who had the foresight to support us during Simchat Torah Shacharit by placing an office in a marked police vehicle in our parking lot to monitor our service. Las cifras son devastadoras. Hasta este momento hemos oído que 800 israelíes han muerto y más de 2.000 han resultado heridos a causa del brutal ataque no provocado del grupo terrorista Hamás. Han utilizado la zona llamada Gaza como lugar para lanzar continuamente ataques contra civiles inocentes en Israel. Recuerde que esta tierra fue cedida a los árabes indígenas palestinos en 2005 por el gobierno israelí como un gesto de paz para que este pueblo pueda construir su propia patria. En cambio, este grupo designado como organización terrorista ha atacado a Israel durante años, ignorando todos los intentos de construir la paz. Todos estamos angustiados por los asesinatos. Todos queremos apoyar a Israel. Muchos de nosotros publicamos hashtags, como #IsraelStrong, y fotografías para mostrar nuestro apoyo a nuestros hermanos y hermanas que defienden nuestra tierra ancestral. Algunos de ustedes han expresado su deseo de asistir a manifestaciones para apoyar a Israel y a nuestros hermanos judíos. Permítanme sugerir otra forma en la que pueden mostrar su apoyo. Sea judío. Uno de mis amigos de Facebook publicó que comenzará a usar su kipá/kipá/gorra en público y mostrará su collar de la Estrella de David. Podemos expresar nuestra herencia observando Shabat y acudiendo a la sinagoga para los servicios. Podemos participar en eventos de la sinagoga y recaudación de fondos. Por favor, muestre también su apoyo donando lo que pueda a agencias que ayudan a Israel, como Mogen David Adom, la Estrella Roja de David, que ayuda a los heridos y heridos en Israel. Tenga en cuenta también que estoy disponible para recibir ayuda durante este momento difícil con cualquier pregunta o comentario.

Kabbalah Thought for this week "The Power of Repentance is manifested in the cosmos through the story of Cain's repentance for the murder of Abel. Our understanding of the importance of repentance is the power by which we activate it in our own lives." 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 Monday, 9 October 2023-Torah Study Thursday, 12 October 2023-Board Meeting Friday & Saturday, 13 & 14 October 2023-Shabbat Services Saturday, 14 October 2023(sundown) - Monday, 16 October 2023(nightfall) - Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan for Hebrew Year 5784 Sunday, 15 October 2023-In-person Hebrew School Monday, 16 October 2023-Torah Study Thursday, 19 October 2023-Judaic Studies Friday & Saturday, 20 & 21 October 2023-Shabbat Services Sunday, 22 October 2023-Hebrew School Monday, 23 October 2023-Torah Study Thursday, 26 October 2023-Judaic Studies Friday & Saturday, 27 & 28 October 2023-This week's Shabbat Services Sunday, 29 October 2023-Hebrew 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, October 8, 2023 9:00am - 2:00pm Simchat Torah Services Wednesday, October 11, 2023 10:00am - 12:30pm (Beit Din in LA @ 2:00pm) Thursday, October 12, 2023 1:00pm - 7:00pm (Board Meeting @ 7:00pm) Friday, October 13, 2023 2:00pm - 7:00pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) Sunday, October 15, 2023 9:00am - 12:00pm In-Person Hebrew School Monday, October 16, 2023 9:00am - 2:00pm Friday, October 20, 2023 2:00pm - 7:00pm (Friday Night Shabbat/Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) Sunday, October 21, 2023 9:00am - 2:00pm Hebrew School (May not be in the office due to previous commitment) Monday, October 22, 2023 9:00am - 2:00pm Friday, October 6, 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 (14 October 2023): Parashat Bereishit 5784 https://youtu.be/T1xaP4E1A7s Adult Torah Study Class Next Session: Monday, October 9 at 7:30 pm PT Zoom Links sent in separate email Monday morning. Please reply if you do not receive them. Parashat Bereishit 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת בְּרֵאשִׁית 14 October 2023 / 29 Tishrei 5784 Parashat Bereishit is the 1st weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Genesis 1:1-6:8 Bereishit (“In the Beginning”), the first parashah in the annual Torah reading cycle, begins with God’s creation of the world. The first people, Adam and Eve, eat from the Tree of Knowledge and are banished from the Garden of Eden. Their elder son, Cain, kills their younger son, Abel, and Cain is destined to a life of wandering. [1] Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary American Jewish University Hertz Chumash: pp. 6 – 16 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 2 – 20) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 2 – 23 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 10 – 29) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 12 – 29 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 3 – 34) Judaic Studies Next session: Thursday, October 19, 2023 @ 7:30pm Preempted on October 12 due to monthly Board Meeting Shabbat Times for Ontario, California, USA Candle lighting / הדלקת נרות Friday, October 13⋅6:01 – 6:01pm Havdalah (50 min) / הבדלה - 50 דקות Saturday, October 14⋅6:55 – 6:55pm Powered by Hebcal Shabbat Times Upcoming Services Shabbat Ma'ariv Service Friday, October 13, 2023 @ 7:30 pm Shabbat Shachrit Service Saturday, October 14, 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 Bereishit 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת בְּרֵאשִׁית 14 October 2023 / 29 Tishrei 5784 Parashat Bereishit is the 1st weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Genesis 1:1-6:8 Bereishit (“In the Beginning”), the first parashah in the annual Torah reading cycle, begins with God’s creation of the world. The first people, Adam and Eve, eat from the Tree of Knowledge and are banished from the Garden of Eden. Their elder son, Cain, kills their younger son, Abel, and Cain is destined to a life of wandering. [1] Triennial year 2 1: 2:4-9 · 6 p’sukim · 2: 2:10-19 · 10 p’sukim · 3: 2:20-25 · 6 p’sukim · 4: 3:1-21 · 21 p’sukim · 5: 3:22-24 · 3 p’sukim · 6: 4:1-18 · 18 p’sukim · 7: 4:19-26 · 8 p’sukim · maf: 4:23-26 · 4 p’sukim · Haftarah for Ashkenazim*: I Samuel 20:18-42 · 25 p’sukim *Shabbat Machar Chodesh Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary American Jewish University Hertz Chumash: pp. 6 – 16 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 2 – 20) Shabbat Mevarchim Chodesh Cheshvan Saturday, October 14 Molad Cheshvan: Sat, 33 minutes and 1 chalakim after 18:00 Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan 2023 / רֹאשׁ חוֹדֶשׁ חֶשְׁוָן 5784 Start of month of Cheshvan on the Hebrew calendar 🌒 Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan for Hebrew Year 5784 begins at sundown on Saturday, 14 October 2023 and ends at nightfall on Monday, 16 October 2023. Start of month of Cheshvan on the Hebrew calendar. חֶשְׁוָן (transliterated Cheshvan or Heshvan) is the 8th month of the Hebrew year, has 29 or 30 days, and corresponds to October or November 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 Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan / רֹאשׁ חוֹדֶשׁ חֶשְׁוָן Sunday, 15 October 2023 / 30 Tishrei 5784 Torah Portion: Numbers 28:1-15 1: Numbers 28:1-3 · 3 p’sukim · 2: Numbers 28:3-5 · 3 p’sukim · 3: Numbers 28:6-10 · 5 p’sukim · 4: Numbers 28:11-15 · 5 p’sukim · Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan Day 2 / רֹאשׁ חוֹדֶשׁ חֶשְׁוָן Monday, 16 October 2023 / 1 Cheshvan 5784 Torah Portion: Numbers 28:1-15 1: Numbers 28:1-3 · 3 p’sukim · 2: Numbers 28:3-5 · 3 p’sukim · 3: Numbers 28:6-10 · 5 p’sukim · 4: Numbers 28:11-15 · 5 p’sukim · Hebrew School at Temple Sholom of Ontario Hebrew School is starting up again on Sundays on October 15! *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. 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https://youtu.be/T1xaP4E1A7s Parashat Bereshit 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת בְּרֵאשִׁית 14 October 2023 / 29 Tishrei 5784 Parashat Bereshit is the 1st weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Genesis 1:1-6:8 Bereishit (“In the Beginning”), the first parashah in the annual Torah reading cycle, begins with God’s creation of the world. The first people, Adam and Eve, eat from the Tree of Knowledge and are banished from the Garden of Eden. Their elder son, Cain, kills their younger son, Abel, and Cain is destined to a life of wandering. [1] Triennial year 2 1: 2:4-9 · 6 p’sukim · 2: 2:10-19 · 10 p’sukim · 3: 2:20-25 · 6 p’sukim · 4: 3:1-21 · 21 p’sukim · 5: 3:22-24 · 3 p’sukim · 6: 4:1-18 · 18 p’sukim · 7: 4:19-26 · 8 p’sukim · maf: 4:23-26 · 4 p’sukim · Haftarah for Ashkenazim*: I Samuel 20:18-42 · 25 p’sukim *Shabbat Machar Chodesh Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary American Jewish University Hertz Chumash: pp. 6 – 16 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 2 – 20) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 2 – 23 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 10 – 29) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 12 – 29 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 3 – 34) We now are now in Triennial year 2 and are thus reading the middle part of each Parashat. Our cycle for 5784 contains the story of Cain and Abel, the first human offspring and brothers of Creation. The story of how each made an offering to Hashem and only Abel’s offering was accepted. Let’s dive deeper into the interaction between Hashem and Cain after the rejection. It becomes apparent that Hashem comforts Cain in chapter 4, verse 7 when Hashem says, “If thou doeth well, shall it not be lifted up? And I thou doest not well, sin coucheth at the door; and unto thee is its desire, but thou mayest rule over it.” (Hertz Chumash p. 14, Soncino Publishing). Consider that Hashem is playing counselor to Cain by reassuring him that there’s always next time and he can improve. But G-d is also warning Cain that if he doesn’t look into himself and work on his faults but rather give in to them, he is inviting sin. And unfortunately, that’s exactly what happened. A very fitting beginning to our Torah as we conclude our High Holidays. Parashat Bereshit 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת בְּרֵאשִׁית 14 de octubre de 2023 / 29 de Tishrei 5784 Parashat Bereshit es la primera porción semanal de la Torá en el ciclo judío anual de lectura de la Torá. Porción de la Torá: Génesis 1:1-6:8 Bereshit (“En el principio”), la primera parashá del ciclo anual de lectura de la Torá, comienza con la creación del mundo por parte de Dios. Los primeros pueblos, Adán y Eva, comen del Árbol del Conocimiento y son desterrados del Jardín del Edén. Su hijo mayor, Caín, mata a su hijo menor, Abel, y Caín está destinado a una vida errante. [1] Trienal año 2 1: 2:4-9 · 6 pesukim · 2: 2:10-19 · 10 pesukim · 3: 2:20-25 · 6 pesukim · 4: 3:1-21 · 21 pesukim · 5: 3:22-24 · 3 pesukim · 6: 4:1-18 · 18 pesukim · 7: 4:19-26 · 8 pesukim · maf: 4:23-26 · 4 pesukim · Haftará para los Ashkenazim*: I Samuel 20:18-42 · 25 p’sukim *Shabbat Machar Jodesh Comentario y Divrei Torá Sefaria OU Torah Seminario Teológico Judío Universidad Judía Americana Hertz Chumash: págs. 6 – 16 Trienal Año 2 (Kriyah completa págs. 2 – 20) Artscroll Chumash: págs. 2 – 23 Trienal Año 2 (Kriyah completa págs. 10 – 29) Etz Jaim Jumash: págs. 12 – 29 Año Trienal 2 (Kriyah completa págs. 3 – 34) Ahora estamos en el segundo año trienal y, por lo tanto, estamos leyendo la parte media de cada Parashat. Nuestro ciclo para 5784 contiene la historia de Caín y Abel, los primeros descendientes humanos y hermanos de la Creación. La historia de cómo cada uno hizo una ofrenda a Hashem y solo se aceptó la ofrenda de Abel. Profundicemos en la interacción entre Hashem y Caín después del rechazo. Se hace evidente que Hashem consuela a Caín en el capítulo 4, versículo 7 cuando Hashem dice: “Si haces el bien, ¿no será enaltecido? Y si no haces bien, el pecado está a la puerta; y a ti es su deseo, pero tú puedes gobernarlo”. (Hertz Chumash pág. 14, Soncino Publishing). Considere que Hashem está actuando como consejero de Caín, asegurándole que siempre habrá una próxima vez y que puede mejorar. Pero Dios también le está advirtiendo a Caín que si no mira dentro de sí mismo y trabaja en sus faltas, sino que cede ante ellas, está invitando al pecado. Y, lamentablemente, eso es exactamente lo que pasó. Un comienzo muy apropiado para nuestra Torá al concluir nuestras Altas Fiestas.

Kabbalah Thought for this week "The Kabbalists believe that the motivation for sharing should never be based upon moral and ethical principles. Instead, the age-old What's in it for me? attitude is a far better motivator. The more we give of ourselves, the more the Light The Creator bestows upon us. This is a simple principle to understand, but one that requires extraordinary character to apply." 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 Monday, 2 October 2023-Torah Study Thursday, 5 October 2023-Judaic Studies Friday & Saturday, 6 & 7 October 2023-This week's Shabbat & Shemini Atzeret Services Saturday Evening & Sunday, 7 & 8 October 2023-Simchat Torah Services Monday, 9 October 2023-Torah Study Thursday, 12 October 2023-Judaic Studies Friday & Saturday, 13 & 14 October 2023-Shabbat Services Sunday, 15 October 2023-Hebrew School Monday, 16 October 2023-Torah Study Thursday, 19 October 2023-Judaic Studies Friday & Saturday, 20 & 21 October 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, October 1, 2023 9:00am - 2:00pm Sukkot II Services Monday, October 2, 2023 9:00am - 2:00pm Friday, October 6, 2023 2:00pm - 7:00pm (Friday Night Shabbat/Shemini Atzeret Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) Sunday, October 8, 2023 9:00am - 2:00pm Simchat Torah Services Thursday, October 12, 2023 1:00pm - 7:00pm (Board Meeting @ 7:00pm) Friday, October 13, 2023 2:00pm - 7:00pm (Friday Night Shabbat/Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) Sunday, October 15, 2023 9:00am - 2:00pm Hebrew School Monday, October 16, 2023 9:00am - 2:00pm Friday, October 20, 2023 2:00pm - 7:00pm (Friday Night Shabbat/Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) (Subject to change. Please call for appointments) This week's 10-Minute Torah (7 October 2023): Parashat Shmini Atzeret & Simchat Torah 5784 https://youtu.be/I5qRMCEhVBc Adult Torah Study Class Next Session: Monday, October 2 at 7:30 pm PT Zoom Links sent in separate email Monday morning. Please reply if you do not receive them. Parashat Sukkot 2023 / סוּכּוֹת 5784 Feast of Booths 🌿🍋 Sukkot for Hebrew Year 5784 begins at sundown on Friday, 29 September 2023 and ends at nightfall on Friday, 6 October 2023. Shmini Atzeret 2023 / שְׁמִינִי עֲצֶרֶת 5784 Eighth Day of Assembly ✡️ Shmini Atzeret for Hebrew Year 5784 begins at sundown on Friday, 6 October 2023 and ends at nightfall on Saturday, 7 October 2023. Shemini Atzeret (שמיני עצרת - “the Eighth [day] of Assembly”) is a Jewish holiday. It is celebrated on the 22nd day of the Hebrew month of Tishrei (first month of calendar). In the Diaspora, an additional day is celebrated, the second day being separately referred to as Simchat Torah. In Israel and Reform Judaism, the holidays of Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah are combined into a single day and the names are used interchangeably. Shmini Atzeret (on Shabbat) / שְׁמִינִי עֲצֶרֶת Saturday, 7 October 2023 / 22 Tishrei 5784 Torah Portion: Deuteronomy 14:22-16:17; Numbers 29:35-30:1 Simchat Torah 2023 / שִׂמְחַת תּוֹרָה 5784 Day of Celebrating the Torah ✡️ Simchat Torah for Hebrew Year 5784 begins at sundown on Saturday, 7 October 2023 and ends at nightfall on Sunday, 8 October 2023. Simchat Torah or Simḥath Torah (also Simkhes Toreh, Hebrew: שִׂמְחַת תורָה, lit., “Rejoicing with/of the Torah,”) is a celebration marking the conclusion of the annual cycle of public Torah readings, and the beginning of a new cycle. Simchat Torah is a component of the Biblical Jewish holiday of Shemini Atzeret (“Eighth Day of Assembly”), which follows immediately after the festival of Sukkot in the month of Tishrei (mid-September to early October on the Gregorian calendar). Erev Simchat Torah / עֶרֶב שִׂמְחַת תּוֹרָה Saturday, 7 October 2023 / 23 Tishrei 5784 Simchat Torah / שִׂמְחַת תּוֹרָה Sunday, 8 October 2023 / 23 Tishrei 5784 Torah Portion: Deuteronomy 33:1-34:12; Genesis 1:1-2:3; Numbers 29:35-30:1 Judaic Studies Next session: Thursday, October 5, 2023 @ 7:30pm In Judaic Studies next Thursday, October 5, we will be discussing Chaim Grade’s story “My Quarrel with Hersh Rasseyner.” It is on pages 624-651 in the Howe-Greenberg Treasury of Yiddish Stories. I attach the story as a PDF file. It’s 27 pages, so probably you want to start reading it sooner rather than later. You may be interested to know that this story is the basis of a 1992 film, “The Quarrel,” which I saw in L. A. (and which I do not think did the story justice). If you’re interested, here’s a link to a New York Times review of the film. https://timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1992/11/04/218692.html?pageNumber=77 Looking forward to our discussion – tonight’s discussion was amazing, let’s do it again! Sukkot 2023 / סוּכּוֹת 5784 Feast of Booths 🌿🍋 Sukkot for Hebrew Year 5784 begins at sundown on Friday, 29 September 2023 and ends at nightfall on Friday, 6 October 2023. https://youtu.be/PdJgrDNIoQo Sukkot (Hebrew: סוכות or סֻכּוֹת, sukkōt, or sukkos, Feast of Booths, Feast of Tabernacles) is a Biblical holiday celebrated on the 15th day of the month of Tishrei (late September to late October). It is one of the three biblically mandated festivals Shalosh regalim on which Jews were commanded to make a pilgrimage to the Temple in Jerusalem. Shabbat/Sukkot Times for Ontario, California, USA Candle lighting / הדלקת נרות Friday, October 6⋅6:10 – 6:10pm Candle lighting / הדלקת נרות Saturday, October 7⋅7:04 – 7:04pm Havdalah (50 min) / הבדלה - 50 דקות Saturday, October 8⋅7:03 – 7:03pm Powered by Hebcal Shabbat Times Upcoming Services Shabbat/Sh'mini Atzeret Ma'ariv Service Friday, October 6, 2023 @ 7:30 pm Shabbat/Sh'mini Atzeret Shachrit Service Saturday, October 7, 2023 @ 9:30 am Simchat Torah Ma'ariv Service Saturday, October 7, 2023 @ 7:30 pm Simchat Torah Shachrit Service Sunday, October 8, 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 Shmini Atzeret 2023 / שְׁמִינִי עֲצֶרֶת 5784 Eighth Day of Assembly ✡️ Shmini Atzeret for Hebrew Year 5784 begins at sundown on Friday, 6 October 2023 and ends at nightfall on Saturday, 7 October 2023. Shemini Atzeret (שמיני עצרת - “the Eighth [day] of Assembly”) is a Jewish holiday. It is celebrated on the 22nd day of the Hebrew month of Tishrei (first month of calendar). In the Diaspora, an additional day is celebrated, the second day being separately referred to as Simchat Torah. In Israel and Reform Judaism, the holidays of Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah are combined into a single day and the names are used interchangeably. Shmini Atzeret (on Shabbat) / שְׁמִינִי עֲצֶרֶת Saturday, 7 October 2023 / 22 Tishrei 5784 Torah Portion: Deuteronomy 14:22-16:17; Numbers 29:35-30:1 1: Deuteronomy 14:22-29 · 8 p’sukim · 2: Deuteronomy 15:1-18 · 18 p’sukim · 3: Deuteronomy 15:19-23 · 5 p’sukim · 4: Deuteronomy 16:1-3 · 3 p’sukim · 5: Deuteronomy 16:4-8 · 5 p’sukim · 6: Deuteronomy 16:9-12 · 4 p’sukim · 7: Deuteronomy 16:13-17 · 5 p’sukim · maf: Numbers 29:35-30:1 · 6 p’sukim · Haftarah: I Kings 8:54-66 · 13 p’sukim Simchat Torah 2023 / שִׂמְחַת תּוֹרָה 5784 Day of Celebrating the Torah ✡️ Simchat Torah for Hebrew Year 5784 begins at sundown on Saturday, 7 October 2023 and ends at nightfall on Sunday, 8 October 2023. Simchat Torah or Simḥath Torah (also Simkhes Toreh, Hebrew: שִׂמְחַת תורָה, lit., “Rejoicing with/of the Torah,”) is a celebration marking the conclusion of the annual cycle of public Torah readings, and the beginning of a new cycle. Simchat Torah is a component of the Biblical Jewish holiday of Shemini Atzeret (“Eighth Day of Assembly”), which follows immediately after the festival of Sukkot in the month of Tishrei (mid-September to early October on the Gregorian calendar). Erev Simchat Torah / עֶרֶב שִׂמְחַת תּוֹרָה Saturday, 7 October 2023 / 23 Tishrei 5784 Torah Portion: Deuteronomy 33:1-17 1: Deuteronomy 33:1-7 · 7 p’sukim · 2: Deuteronomy 33:8-12 · 5 p’sukim · 3: Deuteronomy 33:13-17 · 5 p’sukim · Simchat Torah / שִׂמְחַת תּוֹרָה Sunday, 8 October 2023 / 23 Tishrei 5784 Torah Portion: Deuteronomy 33:1-34:12; Genesis 1:1-2:3; Numbers 29:35-30:1 1: Deuteronomy 33:1-7 · 7 p’sukim · 2: Deuteronomy 33:8-12 · 5 p’sukim · 3: Deuteronomy 33:13-17 · 5 p’sukim · 4: Deuteronomy 33:18-21 · 4 p’sukim · 5: Deuteronomy 33:22-26 · 5 p’sukim · 6: Deuteronomy 33:27-34:12 · 15 p’sukim · 7: Genesis 1:1-2:3 · 34 p’sukim · maf: Numbers 29:35-30:1 · 6 p’sukim · Haftarah: Joshua 1:1-18 · 18 p’sukim Hebrew School at Temple Sholom of Ontario Hebrew School is starting up again on Sundays on October 15! Watch this space for more information on the dates and times and the new format. High Holidays: Venue for services Sukkot Shaharit 2 Sunday, October 1, 2023 9:30am – 12:15pm Shaharit Shmini Atzeret/Yizkor Saturday, October 7, 2023 9:30am – 12:15pm Erev Simhat Torah Saturday, October 7, 2023 7:30pm – 9:00pm **Shaharit Simhat Torah Sunday, October 8, 2023 9:30pm – 12:15pm *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/I5qRMCEhVBc Simchat Torah 2023 / שִׂמְחַת תּוֹרָה 5784 Day of Celebrating the Torah ✡️ Simchat Torah for Hebrew Year 5784 begins at sundown on Saturday, 7 October 2023 and ends at nightfall on Sunday, 8 October 2023. Simchat Torah or Simḥath Torah (also Simkhes Toreh, Hebrew: שִׂמְחַת תורָה, lit., “Rejoicing with/of the Torah,”) is a celebration marking the conclusion of the annual cycle of public Torah readings, and the beginning of a new cycle. Simchat Torah is a component of the Biblical Jewish holiday of Shemini Atzeret (“Eighth Day of Assembly”), which follows immediately after the festival of Sukkot in the month of Tishrei (mid-September to early October on the Gregorian calendar). Erev Simchat Torah / עֶרֶב שִׂמְחַת תּוֹרָה Saturday, 7 October 2023 / 23 Tishrei 5784 Torah Portion: Deuteronomy 33:1-17 1: Deuteronomy 33:1-7 · 7 p’sukim · 2: Deuteronomy 33:8-12 · 5 p’sukim · 3: Deuteronomy 33:13-17 · 5 p’sukim · Simchat Torah / שִׂמְחַת תּוֹרָה Sunday, 8 October 2023 / 23 Tishrei 5784 Torah Portion: Deuteronomy 33:1-34:12; Genesis 1:1-2:3; Numbers 29:35-30:1 1: Deuteronomy 33:1-7 · 7 p’sukim · 2: Deuteronomy 33:8-12 · 5 p’sukim · 3: Deuteronomy 33:13-17 · 5 p’sukim · 4: Deuteronomy 33:18-21 · 4 p’sukim · 5: Deuteronomy 33:22-26 · 5 p’sukim · 6: Deuteronomy 33:27-34:12 · 15 p’sukim · 7: Genesis 1:1-2:3 · 34 p’sukim · maf: Numbers 29:35-30:1 · 6 p’sukim · Haftarah: Joshua 1:1-18 · 18 p’sukim

https://youtu.be/I5qRMCEhVBc Shmini Atzeret 2023 / שְׁמִינִי עֲצֶרֶת 5784 Eighth Day of Assembly ✡️ Shmini Atzeret for Hebrew Year 5784 begins at sundown on Friday, 6 October 2023 and ends at nightfall on Saturday, 7 October 2023. Shemini Atzeret (שמיני עצרת - “the Eighth [day] of Assembly”) is a Jewish holiday. It is celebrated on the 22nd day of the Hebrew month of Tishrei (first month of calendar). In the Diaspora, an additional day is celebrated, the second day being separately referred to as Simchat Torah. In Israel and Reform Judaism, the holidays of Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah are combined into a single day and the names are used interchangeably. Shmini Atzeret (on Shabbat) / שְׁמִינִי עֲצֶרֶת Saturday, 7 October 2023 / 22 Tishrei 5784 Torah Portion: Deuteronomy 14:22-16:17; Numbers 29:35-30:1 1: Deuteronomy 14:22-29 · 8 p’sukim · 2: Deuteronomy 15:1-18 · 18 p’sukim · 3: Deuteronomy 15:19-23 · 5 p’sukim · 4: Deuteronomy 16:1-3 · 3 p’sukim · 5: Deuteronomy 16:4-8 · 5 p’sukim · 6: Deuteronomy 16:9-12 · 4 p’sukim · 7: Deuteronomy 16:13-17 · 5 p’sukim · maf: Numbers 29:35-30:1 · 6 p’sukim · Haftarah: I Kings 8:54-66 · 13 p’sukim

Kabbalah Thought for this week "Man requires a metaphysical filament - the firmament - to create resistance against the...Evil Inclination. This firmament or filament is our free will to resist the negative urges and desires of the ego. When we apply this resistance, we create a metaphysical circuit that generates spiritual Light." 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, 24 September 2023-Erev Yom Kippur Monday, 25 September 2023-Yom Kippur Thursday, 28 September 2023-Judaic Studies Friday, Saturday & Sunday, 29 and 30 September & 1 October 2023-This week's Shabbat & Sukkot services Monday, 2 October 2023-Torah Study Thursday, 5 October 2023-Judaic Studies Friday & Saturday, 6 & 7 October 2023-This week's Shabbat & Shemini Atzeret Services Saturday Evening & Sunday, 7 & 8 October 2023-Simchat Torah Services Monday, 9 October 2023-Torah Study Thursday, 12 October 2023-Judaic Studies Friday & Saturday, 13 & 14 October 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 this week: Going forward, I am planning on conducting Hebrew School and Miller Course from my office and making Sunday an office day to be more available. Sunday, September 24, 2023 Erev Yom Kippur Monday, September 25, 2023 - Yom Kippur Thursday, September 28, 2023 2:00pm - 7:00pm (?) Friday, September 29, 2023 2:00pm - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat/Sukkot Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) Sunday, October 1, 2023 9:00am - 2:00pm Sukkot II Services Monday, October 2, 2023 9:00am - 2:00pm Friday, October 6, 2023 2:00pm - 7:00pm (Friday Night Shabbat/Shemini Atzeret Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) Sunday, October 8, 2023 9:00am - 2:00pm Simchat Torah Services Monday, October 9, 2023 9:00am - 2:00pm Friday, October 13, 2023 2:00pm - 7:00pm (Friday Night Shabbat/Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) (Subject to change. Please call for appointments) This week's 10-Minute Torah (30 September 2023): Parashat Sukkot 5784 https://youtu.be/PdJgrDNIoQo Yom Kippur 2023 / יוֹם כִּפּוּר 5784 Day of Atonement ✡️ Yom Kippur for Hebrew Year 5784 begins at sundown on Sunday, 24 September 2023 and ends at nightfall on Monday, 25 September 2023. https://youtu.be/7d4jf3S9qTo Yom Kippur (Hebrew: יוֹם כִּפּוּר or יום הכיפורים), Also known as Day of Atonement, is the holiest day of the year for the Jews. Its central themes are atonement and repentance. Jews traditionally observe this holy day with a 25-hour period of fasting and intensive prayer, often spending most of the day in synagogue services. Yom Kippur completes the annual period known in Judaism as the High Holy Days (or sometimes “the Days of Awe”). Yom Kippur / יוֹם כִּפּוּר Monday, 25 September 2023 / 10 Tishrei 5784 Torah Portion: Leviticus 16:1-34; Numbers 29:7-11 1: Leviticus 16:1-6 · 6 p’sukim · 2: Leviticus 16:7-11 · 5 p’sukim · 3: Leviticus 16:12-17 · 6 p’sukim · 4: Leviticus 16:18-24 · 7 p’sukim · 5: Leviticus 16:25-30 · 6 p’sukim · 6: Leviticus 16:31-34 · 4 p’sukim · maf: Numbers 29:7-11 · 5 p’sukim · Haftarah: Isaiah 57:14-58:14 · 22 p’sukim Yom Kippur (Mincha) / יוֹם כִּפּוּר מִנחָה Monday, 25 September 2023 / 10 Tishrei 5784 Torah Portion: Leviticus 18:1-30 1: Leviticus 18:1-5 · 5 p’sukim · 2: Leviticus 18:6-21 · 16 p’sukim · maf: Leviticus 18:22-30 · 9 p’sukim · Haftarah: Jonah 1:1-4:11; Micah 7:18-20 · 51 p’sukim Adult Torah Study Class Next Session: Monday, October 2 at 7:30 pm PT Torah Study for September 25 is preempted for Yom Kippur Zoom Links sent in separate email Monday morning. Please reply if you do not receive them. Parashat Sukkot 2023 / סוּכּוֹת 5784 Feast of Booths 🌿🍋 Sukkot for Hebrew Year 5784 begins at sundown on Friday, 29 September 2023 and ends at nightfall on Friday, 6 October 2023. Sukkot (Hebrew: סוכות or סֻכּוֹת, sukkōt, or sukkos, Feast of Booths, Feast of Tabernacles) is a Biblical holiday celebrated on the 15th day of the month of Tishrei (late September to late October). It is one of the three biblically mandated festivals Shalosh regalim on which Jews were commanded to make a pilgrimage to the Temple in Jerusalem. Sukkot I (on Shabbat) / סוּכּוֹת יוֹם א׳ (בְּשַׁבָּת) Saturday, 30 September 2023 / 15 Tishrei 5784 Torah Portion: Leviticus 22:26-23:44; Numbers 29:12-16 1: Leviticus 22:26-33 · 8 p’sukim · 2: Leviticus 23:1-3 · 3 p’sukim · 3: Leviticus 23:4-8 · 5 p’sukim · 4: Leviticus 23:9-14 · 6 p’sukim · 5: Leviticus 23:15-22 · 8 p’sukim · 6: Leviticus 23:23-32 · 10 p’sukim · 7: Leviticus 23:33-44 · 12 p’sukim · maf: Numbers 29:12-16 · 5 p’sukim · Haftarah: Zechariah 14:1-21 · 21 p’sukim Judaic Studies Next session: Thursday, September 28, 2023 @ 7:30pm Sukkot 2023 / סוּכּוֹת 5784 Feast of Booths 🌿🍋 Sukkot for Hebrew Year 5784 begins at sundown on Friday, 29 September 2023 and ends at nightfall on Friday, 6 October 2023. https://youtu.be/PdJgrDNIoQo Sukkot (Hebrew: סוכות or סֻכּוֹת, sukkōt, or sukkos, Feast of Booths, Feast of Tabernacles) is a Biblical holiday celebrated on the 15th day of the month of Tishrei (late September to late October). It is one of the three biblically mandated festivals Shalosh regalim on which Jews were commanded to make a pilgrimage to the Temple in Jerusalem. Shabbat/Sukkot Times for Ontario, California, USA Candle lighting / הדלקת נרות Friday, September 29⋅6:19 – 6:19pm Candle lighting / הדלקת נרות Saturday, September 30⋅7:13 – 7:13pm Havdalah (50 min) / הבדלה - 50 דקות Saturday, October 1⋅7:12 – 7:12pm Powered by Hebcal Shabbat Times Upcoming Services Shabbat/Sukkot Ma'ariv Service Friday, September 29, 2023 @ 7:30 pm Shabbat/Sukkot I Shachrit Service Saturday, September 30, 2023 @ 9:30 am Sukkot II Shachrit Service Sunday, October 1, 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 Sukkot 2023 / סוּכּוֹת 5784 Feast of Booths 🌿🍋 Sukkot for Hebrew Year 5784 begins at sundown on Friday, 29 September 2023 and ends at nightfall on Friday, 6 October 2023. Sukkot (Hebrew: סוכות or סֻכּוֹת, sukkōt, or sukkos, Feast of Booths, Feast of Tabernacles) is a Biblical holiday celebrated on the 15th day of the month of Tishrei (late September to late October). It is one of the three biblically mandated festivals Shalosh regalim on which Jews were commanded to make a pilgrimage to the Temple in Jerusalem. Sukkot I (on Shabbat) / סוּכּוֹת יוֹם א׳ (בְּשַׁבָּת) Saturday, 30 September 2023 / 15 Tishrei 5784 Torah Portion: Leviticus 22:26-23:44; Numbers 29:12-16 1: Leviticus 22:26-33 · 8 p’sukim · 2: Leviticus 23:1-3 · 3 p’sukim · 3: Leviticus 23:4-8 · 5 p’sukim · 4: Leviticus 23:9-14 · 6 p’sukim · 5: Leviticus 23:15-22 · 8 p’sukim · 6: Leviticus 23:23-32 · 10 p’sukim · 7: Leviticus 23:33-44 · 12 p’sukim · maf: Numbers 29:12-16 · 5 p’sukim · Haftarah: Zechariah 14:1-21 · 21 p’sukim Sukkot II / סוּכּוֹת ב׳ Sunday, 1 October 2023 / 16 Tishrei 5784 Torah Portion: Leviticus 22:26-23:44; Numbers 29:12-16 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 29:12-16 · 5 p’sukim · Haftarah: I Kings 8:2-21 · 20 p’sukim *Note that we are now doing the Triennial reading for our Shabbat Torah services. 5784 is Triennial Year 2 From the Talmud Kiddushin 41a Similarly, bar Kappara taught: An angry person לֹא עָלְתָה בְּיָדוֹ אֶלָּא רַגְזָנוּתָא. וּלְאָדָם טוֹב מַטְעִימִים אוֹתוֹ מִפְּרִי מַעֲשָׂיו. וְכֹל שֶׁאֵינוֹ לֹא בַּמִּקְרָא וְלֹא בַּמִּשְׁנָה וְלֹא בְּדֶרֶךְ אֶרֶץ – דּוֹר הֲנָאָה מִמֶּנּוּ, שֶׁנֶּאֱמַר: ״וּבְמוֹשַׁב לֵצִים לֹא יָשָׁב״ – מוֹשָׁבוֹ מוֹשַׁב לֵצִים. has managed to acquire only anger [ragzanuta], i.e., nothing beneficial comes through anger; in the end he is left with nothing but the anger itself. And a good person is given the fruit of his actions to taste. And with regard to any person who does not engage in the study of Bible, nor the study of Mishna, nor the desired mode of behavior, one should vow to not derive benefit from him, and one should have no contact with him, as it is stated: “Nor sat in the seat of the scornful” (Psalms 1:1). The seat of this person is certainly the seat of the scornful, as he is engaged in nothing but idle matters. Shmini Atzeret 2023 / שְׁמִינִי עֲצֶרֶת 5784 Eighth Day of Assembly ✡️ Shmini Atzeret for Hebrew Year 5784 begins at sundown on Friday, 6 October 2023 and ends at nightfall on Saturday, 7 October 2023. Shemini Atzeret (שמיני עצרת - “the Eighth [day] of Assembly”) is a Jewish holiday. It is celebrated on the 22nd day of the Hebrew month of Tishrei (first month of calendar). In the Diaspora, an additional day is celebrated, the second day being separately referred to as Simchat Torah. In Israel and Reform Judaism, the holidays of Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah are combined into a single day and the names are used interchangeably. Simchat Torah 2023 / שִׂמְחַת תּוֹרָה 5784 Day of Celebrating the Torah ✡️ Simchat Torah for Hebrew Year 5784 begins at sundown on Saturday, 7 October 2023 and ends at nightfall on Sunday, 8 October 2023. Simchat Torah or Simḥath Torah (also Simkhes Toreh, Hebrew: שִׂמְחַת תורָה, lit., “Rejoicing with/of the Torah,”) is a celebration marking the conclusion of the annual cycle of public Torah readings, and the beginning of a new cycle. Simchat Torah is a component of the Biblical Jewish holiday of Shemini Atzeret (“Eighth Day of Assembly”), which follows immediately after the festival of Sukkot in the month of Tishrei (mid-September to early October on the Gregorian calendar). Hebrew School at Temple Sholom of Ontario Hebrew School is starting up again on Sundays on October 15! Watch this space for more information on the dates and times and the new format. High Holidays: Venue for services Erev Yom Kippur Sunday, September 24, 2023 6:10pm – 8:10pm Candle lighting / הדלקת נרות Sunday, September 24⋅6:26 – 6:26pm Yom Kippur Shaharit Monday, September 25, 2023 9:30am – 1:30pm (?) Yom Kippur Mincha Monday, September 5, 2023 4:15pm – 7:20pm (Break fast) Havdalah (50 min)/ הבדלה - 50 דקות Monday, September 25⋅7:20 – 7:20pm A big thank you to the Pumerantz family for sponsoring our Break-the-Fast! Erev Sukkot Ma’ariv 1 Friday, September 29, 2023 7:30pm – 8:45pm Sukkot Shaharit 1 Saturday, September 30, 2023 9:30am – 12:15pm Erev Sukkot Ma’ariv 2 Saturday, September 30, 2023 7:30pm – 8:45pm (Probably livestream on Zoom from our house) Sukkot Shaharit 2 Sunday, October 1, 2023 9:30am – 12:15pm Shaharit Shmini Atzeret/Yizkor Saturday, October 7, 2023 9:30am – 12:15pm Erev Simhat Torah Saturday, October 7, 2023 7:30pm – 9:00pm **Shaharit Simhat Torah Sunday, October 8, 2023 9:30pm – 12:15pm *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.

Yom Kippur 2023 / יוֹם כִּפּוּר 5784 Day of Atonement ✡️ https://youtu.be/6cqs34whcKc https://youtu.be/7d4jf3S9qTo Yom Kippur for Hebrew Year 5784 begins at sundown on Sunday, 24 September 2023 and ends at nightfall on Monday, 25 September 2023. Yom Kippur (Hebrew: יוֹם כִּפּוּר or יום הכיפורים), Also known as Day of Atonement, is the holiest day of the year for the Jews. Its central themes are atonement and repentance. Jews traditionally observe this holy day with a 25-hour period of fasting and intensive prayer, often spending most of the day in synagogue services. Yom Kippur completes the annual period known in Judaism as the High Holy Days (or sometimes “the Days of Awe”). Yom Kippur / יוֹם כִּפּוּר Monday, 25 September 2023 / 10 Tishrei 5784 Torah Portion: Leviticus 16:1-34; Numbers 29:7-11 1: Leviticus 16:1-6 · 6 p’sukim · 2: Leviticus 16:7-11 · 5 p’sukim · 3: Leviticus 16:12-17 · 6 p’sukim · 4: Leviticus 16:18-24 · 7 p’sukim · 5: Leviticus 16:25-30 · 6 p’sukim · 6: Leviticus 16:31-34 · 4 p’sukim · maf: Numbers 29:7-11 · 5 p’sukim · Haftarah: Isaiah 57:14-58:14 · 22 p’sukim As we would expect, the Torah portion describes the procedure for making atonement for the congregation of Israel. Since there is presently no Temple, the offering cannot be fulfilled. However, the observance is, of course, still valid. Can we say that the actual offering is merely a superficial symbolism, whereas the real process is the observance? Consider that the actual “affliction” is the real offering. By fasting, we are burning some body fat and in a sense our real offering is a part of ourselves. Isn’t this like the Akeidah, the binding of Isaac, who was willing to be an offering? Consider that the affliction is the venue, and it is the prayers and service that serve our atonement. Only by acknowledging that yes, we are fallible, can we grow. We have to remove all sorts of external stimuli in order to focus on who we are. We have to be at our most vulnerable, not just physically, but emotionally. It is only then that we can be spiritually vulnerable and ready for our yearly reawakening that will help us do G-d’s will and be an example, a light among nations. May you have an easy fast and be sealed in the Book of Life. Yom Kippur (Mincha) / יוֹם כִּפּוּר מִנחָה Monday, 25 September 2023 / 10 Tishrei 5784 Torah Portion: Leviticus 18:1-30 1: Leviticus 18:1-5 · 5 p’sukim · 2: Leviticus 18:6-21 · 16 p’sukim · maf: Leviticus 18:22-30 · 9 p’sukim · Haftarah: Jonah 1:1-4:11; Micah 7:18-20 · 51 p’sukim The afternoon Torah reading of Yom Kippur is about forbidden relationships. The sages contend that this is sort of a prayer and a reminder that sins are caused by unbridled temptation, and lust is a very strong temptation. It is that we control our urge to satisfy our hunger and thirst that convinces us that we are indeed stronger than our temptations and can conquer the urge to sin. The portion/chapter starts out by stating that we should not engage in the practices of the Egyptians whom we left nor the Canaanites whom we are about to conquer. By inference, we can suppose that they gave preference to their lusts above the importance of the sanctity of morality. The family is the basic unit of society; this is how children develop ethics and how a society is just. Yom Kipur 2023 / יוֹם כִּפּוּר 5784 Día de la Expiación ✡️ Yom Kipur para el año hebreo 5784 comienza al atardecer del domingo 24 de septiembre de 2023 y termina al anochecer del lunes 25 de septiembre de 2023. Yom Kipur (hebreo: יוֹם כִּפּוּר o יום הכיפורים), también conocido como Día de la Expiación, es el día más sagrado del año para los judíos. Sus temas centrales son la expiación y el arrepentimiento. Los judíos tradicionalmente observan este día santo con un período de ayuno de 25 horas y oración intensiva, y a menudo pasan la mayor parte del día en los servicios de la sinagoga. Yom Kipur completa el período anual conocido en el judaísmo como los Días Santos (o, a veces, “los Días de Asombro”). Yom Kipur / יוֹם כִּפּוּר Lunes 25 de septiembre de 2023 / 10 de Tishrei 5784 Porción de la Torá: Levítico 16:1-34; Números 29:7-11 1: Levítico 16:1-6 · 6 p’sukim · 2: Levítico 16:7-11 · 5 p’sukim · 3: Levítico 16:12-17 · 6 p’sukim · 4: Levítico 16:18-24 · 7 p’sukim · 5: Levítico 16:25-30 · 6 p’sukim · 6: Levítico 16:31-34 · 4 p’sukim · maf: Números 29:7-11 · 5 p’sukim · Haftará: Isaías 57:14-58:14 · 22 p’sukim Como era de esperar, la porción de la Torá describe el procedimiento para hacer expiación por la congregación de Israel. Como actualmente no hay Templo, la ofrenda no se puede cumplir. Sin embargo, la observancia, por supuesto, sigue siendo válida. ¿Podemos decir que la ofrenda real es meramente un simbolismo superficial, mientras que el proceso real es la observancia? Considere que la “aflicción” real es la verdadera ofrenda. Al ayunar, quemamos algo de grasa corporal y, en cierto sentido, nuestra verdadera ofrenda es parte de nosotros mismos. ¿No es esto como la Akeidah, la atadura de Isaac, que estuvo dispuesto a ser una ofrenda? Considere que la aflicción es el lugar, y son las oraciones y el servicio los que sirven para nuestra expiación. Sólo reconociendo que sí, que somos falibles, podremos crecer. Tenemos que eliminar todo tipo de estímulos externos para poder centrarnos en quiénes somos. Tenemos que estar en nuestro momento más vulnerable, no sólo física sino emocionalmente. Sólo entonces podremos ser espiritualmente vulnerables y estar listos para nuestro despertar anual que nos ayudará a hacer la voluntad de Dios y ser un ejemplo, una luz entre las naciones. Que tengas un ayuno fácil y seas sellado en el Libro de la Vida. Yom Kipur (Minjá) / יוֹם כִּפּוּר מִנחָה Lunes 25 de septiembre de 2023 / 10 de Tishrei 5784 Porción de la Torá: Levítico 18:1-30 1: Levítico 18:1-5 · 5 p’sukim · 2: Levítico 18:6-21 · 16 p’sukim · maf: Levítico 18:22-30 · 9 p’sukim · Haftará: Jonás 1:1-4:11; Miqueas 7:18-20 · 51 pesukim La lectura de la Torá de la tarde en Yom Kipur trata sobre las relaciones prohibidas. Los sabios sostienen que esto es una especie de oración y un recordatorio de que los pecados son causados por una tentación desenfrenada y que la lujuria es una tentación muy fuerte. Es que controlamos nuestro impulso de satisfacer nuestra hambre y sed lo que nos convence de que en realidad somos más fuertes que nuestras tentaciones y podemos vencer el impulso de pecar. La porción/capítulo comienza afirmando que no debemos involucrarnos en las prácticas de los egipcios a quienes dejamos ni de los cananeos a quienes estamos a punto de conquistar. Por inferencia, podemos suponer que dieron preferencia a sus concupiscencias por encima de la importancia de la santidad de la moralidad. La familia es la unidad básica de la sociedad; así es como los niños desarrollan la ética y así es como una sociedad es justa.