Calendar This is an overview of upcoming events. Details of each event are below Sunday, 3 March 2024-Daylight Savings Time starts Sunday, 3 March 2024-Hebrew School & Miller Course Monday or Wednesay, 4 or 6 March 2024-Torah Study (May change day) Thursday, 7 March 2024-Judaic Studies Friday & Saturday, 8 & 9 March 2024-Shabbat Services Sunday, 10 March 2024-Hebrew School & Miller Course Sunday, 10 March 2024-Magic Show Monday or Wednesday, 11 or 13 March 2024-Torah Study (May change day) Thursday, 14 March 2024-Board Meeting Friday & Saturday, 15 & 16 March 2024-Shabbat Services Sunday, 17 March 2024-No school or classes, Rabbi Out of Office Monday or Wednesday, 18 or 20 March 2024-Torah Study (May change day) Thursday, 21 March 2024-Judaic Studies Friday & Saturday, 22 & 23 March 2024-Shabbat Services Sunday, 24 March 2024-Purim Carnival We are now offering Zelle for payments and donations! Use this email: treasurer@templesholomofontario.org Kabbalah Thought for this week "Words are vessels that draw particular blends of energy into our lives. Human speech possesses power that can directly influence the world around us. Hence, we should take great care in choosing what we say. Although we are initially given an unlimited amount of time to live this world and accomplish our spiritual purpose, every negative word decreases the length of our stay. Positive words do not add time to our lives, but they also do not detract from it." A very poignant prayer that gives us comfort: Announcements -Office Hours -This week’s 10-Minute -Events -Candle Lighting Times for Shabbat (Ontario, CA) -Shabbat Services -School *For your information, I have included below my schedule, including office hours for the next two weeks and specific classes in which I am involved. **For your convenience and information, Zoom links will be provided in separate emails for security purposes. ***I continue to update our Mi Sheberach מי שברך list for those in need of healing. For your convenience, I am attaching this revised list to this email that only goes to members of Temple Sholom of Ontario. Thank you. Office Hours for the next few weeks: Going forward, I am planning on conducting Hebrew School from my office and making Sunday an office day to be more available. Sunday, March 3, 2024 9:00am - 2:00pm (Hebrew School 10:00am - 11:30am & Miller Course 11:45am - 12:45pm) Friday, March 8, 2024 1:30pm - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) Sunday, March 10, 2024 9:00am - 2:00pm (Hebrew School 10:00am - 11:30am & Miller Course 11:45am - 12:45pm) Thursday, March 14, 2024 2:00pm - 7:00pm (Board Meeting @ 7:00pm) Friday, March 15, 2024 3:30pm - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) Sunday, March 17, 2024 Out of the office Friday, March 22, 2024 1:30pm - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) Sunday, March 24, 2024 9:00am - 2:00pm (Hebrew School 10:00am - 11:30am & Miller Course 11:45am - 12:45pm), Sunday, March 24, 2024-Purim Carnival (Subject to change. Please call for appointments) This week's 10-Minute Torah (9 March 2024): Parashat Vayakhel 5784 10-Minute Torah on YouTube Adult Torah Study Class Next Session: Monday, March 4 or Wednesday, March 6 at 7:30 pm PT Day may change Zoom Links sent in separate email Monday or Wednesday morning. Please reply if you do not receive them. Parashat Vayakhel 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת וַיַּקְהֵל 9 March 2024 / 29 Adar I 5784 D’var Torah on YouTube Parashat Vayakhel is the 22nd weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Exodus 35:1-38:20, 30:11-16 Vayakhel (“He Assembled”) opens as God commands the Israelites to observe the Sabbath. Moses asks for material donations for the building of the Mishkan (Tabernacle), and the people donate. A group of artisans designated by God begin building the Mishkan and its vessels. [1] Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria  OU Torah  Jewish Theological Seminary   American Jewish University Hertz Chumash: pp. 373 – 377 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 373 – 381); pp. 352 - 353 Artscroll Chumash: pp. 516 – 523 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 516 – 529); p. 484 Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 552 – 556 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 552 – 563); pp. 523 - 524 Judaic Studies Next session: Thursday, March 7, 2024 @ 7:30pm We’ll be looking at three commentaries on the Torah portion Kedoshim (Leviticus/VaYikra chapters 19-20).  One is Reform, one Orthodox, one Conservative; we will look at them in this order. Shabbat Times for Ontario, California, USA 🕯️ Candle lighting / הדלקת נרות Friday, March 8⋅5:35pm ✨ Havdalah (50 min) / הבדלה - 50 דקות Saturday, March 9⋅6:31pm Powered by Hebcal Shabbat Times Upcoming Services Shabbat Ma'ariv Service Friday, March 8, 2024 @ 7:30 pm Shabbat Shachrit Service Saturday, March 9, 2024 @ 9:30 am Zoom Links sent in separate email Friday afternoon. Please reply if you do not receive them. We are now incorporating guitar accompaniment with our Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv Parashat Vayakhel 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת וַיַּקְהֵל 9 March 2024 / 29 Adar I 5784 Parashat Vayakhel is the 22nd weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Exodus 35:1-38:20, 30:11-16 Triennial year 2 1: 35:1-3 · 3 p’sukim · 2: 35:4-10 · 7 p’sukim · 3: 35:11-20 · 10 p’sukim · 4: 35:21-29 · 9 p’sukim · 5: 35:30-35 · 6 p’sukim · 6: 36:1-7 · 7 p’sukim · 7: 36:8-19 · 12 p’sukim · maf*: 30:11-16 · 6 p’sukim · *Shabbat Shekalim Haftarah for Ashkenazim*: II Kings 12:1-17 · 17 p’sukim *Shabbat Shekalim Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria  OU Torah  Jewish Theological Seminary   American Jewish University Hertz Chumash: pp. 373 – 377 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 373 – 381); pp. 352 - 353 Shabbat Shekalim 2024 / שַׁבָּת שְׁקָלִים 5784 Shabbat before Rosh Chodesh Adar 🕍 Shabbat Shekalim for Hebrew Year 5784 begins at sundown on Friday, 8 March 2024 and ends at nightfall on Saturday, 9 March 2024. This corresponds to Parashat Vayakhel. Shabbat Shekalim (“Sabbath [of] shekels” שבת שקלים) read in preparation for Purim, requests each adult male Jew contribute half of a Biblical shekel for the upkeep of the Tent of Meeting. The Torah portion Exodus 30:11-16 is read. This Shabbat takes place on the Shabbat before the 1st of the Hebrew calendar month of Adar, or on the 1st of Adar itself if it falls on Shabbat. In leap years on the Hebrew calendar, when there are two months of Adar, Shabbat Shekalim is on the Shabbat before the 1st of Adar II (or on the 1st of Adar II itself if it is Shabbat). Rosh Chodesh Adar II 2024 / רֹאשׁ חוֹדֶשׁ אַדָר ב׳ 5784 Start of month of Adar II (on leap years) on the Hebrew calendar 🌒 Rosh Chodesh Adar II for Hebrew Year 5784 begins at sundown on Saturday, 9 March 2024 and ends at nightfall on Monday, 11 March 2024. Start of month of Adar II (on leap years) on the Hebrew calendar. Adar II (אַדָר ב׳), sometimes "Adar Bet" or "Adar Sheni", is the 13th month of the Hebrew year, has 29 days, occurs only on leap years, and corresponds to February or March 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. Daylight Saving Time starts Sunday, March 10 @ 3:00am Daylight saving time will begin for 2024 on Sunday, March 10, at 2 a.m. local time, when our clocks will go ahead one hour, part of the twice-annual time change that affects millions, but not all, Americans. Hebrew School at Temple Sholom of Ontario Sunday, March 10, 2024 Hebrew School 10:00am - 11:30am Zoom Links sent out Saturday Evening after sundown Our Hebrew Class consists of two sessions: 10:00am - 10:40pm Learning Hebrew 10:50am - 11:30am Studying Torah and other related topics Next Miller Course Sunday, 10 March 2024, 11:45am - 12:45pm Module 7: Pesach/Passover Daylight Saving Time starts Sunday, March 10 Daylight saving time will begin for 2024 on Sunday, March 10, at 2 a.m. local time, when our clocks will go ahead one hour, part of the twice-annual time change that affects millions, but not all, Americans. TEMPLE SHOLOM OF ONTARIO MAGIC SHOW FUNDRAISER SUNDAY, MARCH 10TH, 2024 963 West 6th Street, Ontario, CA 91762 (Mail Checks & Form To: Temple Sholom of Ontario, P.O. Box 1487, Ontario, CA 91762) PAUL CASH FROM MAGIC CASTLE MAGIC SHOW 1:00 P.M. – 2:00 P.M. ADULTS: $20.00 CHILDREN: $15.00 There will be an Ice Cream Sundae social after the show Please make your checks payable to Temple Sholom of Ontario RSVP APPRECIATED: chrisepstein@ca.rr.com or text 951-265-8853 Please Fill out the form below and either mail payment or drop in the Blue box at TSO inside by the office door Bring your family and friends and join us for a fun afternoon. ESPECTÁCULO DE MAGIA DEL TEMPLO SHALOM DE ONTARIO DOMINGO 10 DE MARZO DE 2024 963 West 6th Street, Ontario, CA 91762 (Envíe los cheques y el formulario por correo a: Temple Sholom of Ontario, P.O. Box 1487, Ontario, CA 91762) PAUL CASH DEL CASTILLO MÁGICO ESPECTÁCULO DE MAGIA 1:00 PM. - 2:00 PM. ADULTOS: $20.00 NIÑOS: $15.00 Habrá un evento social con Ice Cream Sundae después del espectáculo. Haga sus cheques a nombre de Temple Sholom of Ontario. Se agradece confirmar su asistencia: chrisepstein@ca.rr.com o envíe un mensaje de texto al 951-265-8853 Complete el formulario a continuación y realice el pago por correo o envíelo al Caja azul en TSO dentro junto a la puerta de la oficina Traiga a su familia y amigos y únase a nosotros para pasar una tarde divertida. Purim 2024 / פּוּרִים 5784 Celebration of Jewish deliverance as told by Megilat Esther 🎭️📜 Purim for Hebrew Year 5784 begins at sundown on Saturday, 23 March 2024 and ends at nightfall on Sunday, 24 March 2024. Purim (Hebrew: פּוּרִים, Pûrîm “lots”, from the word פור pur, also called the Festival of Lots) is a Jewish holiday which commemorates the saving of the Jewish people from Haman in the ancient Persian Empire, a story recorded in the Biblical Book of Esther (Megillat Esther). Purim Carnival Sunday, March 24 More Details to come *The titles in blue and underlined are "hyperlinks". If you click on any of those, it will lead to that site/URL. 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D'var Torah on YouTube Parashat Vayakhel is the 22nd weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Exodus 35:1-38:20, 30:11-16 Vayakhel (“He Assembled”) opens as God commands the Israelites to observe the Sabbath. Moses asks for material donations for the building of the Mishkan (Tabernacle), and the people donate. A group of artisans designated by God begin building the Mishkan and its vessels. [1] Triennial year 2 1: 35:1-3 · 3 p’sukim · 2: 35:4-10 · 7 p’sukim · 3: 35:11-20 · 10 p’sukim · 4: 35:21-29 · 9 p’sukim · 5: 35:30-35 · 6 p’sukim · 6: 36:1-7 · 7 p’sukim · 7: 36:8-19 · 12 p’sukim · maf*: 30:11-16 · 6 p’sukim · *Shabbat Shekalim Haftarah for Ashkenazim*: II Kings 12:1-17 · 17 p’sukim *Shabbat Shekalim Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria  OU Torah  Jewish Theological Seminary   American Jewish University Hertz Chumash: pp. 373 – 377 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 373 – 381); pp. 352 - 353 Artscroll Chumash: pp. 516 – 523 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 516 – 529); p. 484 Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 552 – 556 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 552 – 563); pp. 523 - 524 Now that we have received instructions on making the Mishkan/Tabernacle and garments for the High Priest and priests, we have the confirmation that Israel donated their jewelry of gold, mirrors of brass and other materials for the supplies.  The response was so overwhelming that the elders called for a halt in the donations.  Some commentators say that the amount donated was just enough for everyone’s offering to be used, and perhaps get “credit” for that mitzvah. We have five portions devoted almost entirely to building the Mishkan, furniture and garments, and these are the last chapters of Exodus. Exodus has 40 chapters so this is almost 13% of the book.  Contrast that with other notable events, like the plagues, crossing the Sea of Reeds, Ten Commandments.  These descriptions and instructions, and confirmation that the work was done, is interrupted only by the incident of the Molten Calf. In fact, the making of the Golden Calf appears to be out of chronological order with the flow of events. Consider that the reason is that this was so blasphemous, that it had to be placed among building of the Mishkan so future generations would have that wonderful, momentous event to counteract that horrible incident.  Or perhaps it is a warning to us not to take anything  for granted, that despite having divine support, we must always be on guard not to allow our insecurities and temptations not lead us astray. Parashat Vayakhel 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת וַיַּקְהֵל 9 de marzo de 2024 / 29 Adar I 5784 Parashat Vayakhel es la 22ª porción semanal de la Torá en el ciclo judío anual de lectura de la Torá. Porción de la Torá: Éxodo 35:1-38:20, 30:11-16 Vayakhel (“Él reunió”) comienza cuando Dios ordena a los israelitas observar el sábado. Moisés pide donaciones materiales para la construcción del Mishkán (Tabernáculo) y el pueblo dona. Un grupo de artesanos designados por Dios comienzan a construir el Mishkán y sus vasijas. [1] Trienal año 2 1: 35:1-3 · 3 pesukim · 2: 35:4-10 · 7 pesukim · 3: 35:11-20 · 10 pesukim · 4: 35:21-29 · 9 pesukim · 5: 35:30-35 · 6 pesukim · 6: 36:1-7 · 7 pesukim · 7: 36:8-19 · 12 pesukim · maf*: 30:11-16 · 6 pesukim · *Shabbat Shekalim Haftará para los Ashkenazim*: II Reyes 12:1-17 · 17 p’sukim *Shabbat Shekalim Comentario y Divrei Torá Sefaria OU Torah Seminario Teológico Judío Universidad Judía Americana Hertz Chumash: págs. 373 – 377 Año Trienal 2 (Kriyah completa págs. 373 – 381); págs. 352 - 353 Artscroll Chumash: págs. 516 – 523 Año trienal 2 (Kriyah completa págs. 516 – 529); pag. 484 Etz Jaim Jumash: págs. 552 – 556 Año Trienal 2 (Kriyah completa págs. 552 – 563); págs. 523 - 524 Ahora que hemos recibido instrucciones sobre cómo hacer el Mishkán/Tabernáculo y vestimentas para el Sumo Sacerdote y los sacerdotes, tenemos la confirmación de que Israel donó sus joyas de oro, espejos de bronce y otros materiales para los suministros. La respuesta fue tan abrumadora que los ancianos pidieron que se detuvieran las donaciones. Algunos comentaristas dicen que la cantidad donada fue suficiente para utilizar la ofrenda de todos y tal vez obtener “crédito” por esa mitzvá. Tenemos cinco porciones dedicadas casi en su totalidad a la construcción del Mishkán, muebles y vestimentas, y estos son los últimos capítulos del Éxodo. Éxodo tiene 40 capítulos, por lo que esto es casi el 13% del libro. Compare eso con otros eventos notables, como las plagas, el cruce del Mar de Juncos, los Diez Mandamientos. Estas descripciones e instrucciones, y la confirmación de que el trabajo se realizó, se ven interrumpidas sólo por el incidente del Molten Calf. De hecho, la realización del Becerro de Oro parece estar fuera de orden cronológico con el flujo de los acontecimientos. Considere que la razón es que esto fue tan blasfemo, que tuvo que ser colocado entre las construcciones del Mishkán para que las generaciones futuras tuvieran ese evento maravilloso y trascendental para contrarrestar ese horrible incidente. O tal vez sea una advertencia para que no demos nada por sentado, que a pesar de contar con el apoyo divino, debemos estar siempre en guardia para no permitir que nuestras inseguridades y tentaciones nos desvíen.

Calendar This is an overview of upcoming events. Details of each event are below Sunday, 25 February 2024-Hebrew School & Miller Course Monday, 26 February 2024-Torah Study Thursday, 29 February 2024-Judaic Studies Friday & Saturday, 1 & 2 March 2024-Shabbat Services Friday , 1 March 2024-Shabbat Across America Sunday, 3 March 2024-Daylight Savings Time starts Sunday, 3 March 2024-Hebrew School & Miller Course Monday, 4 March 2024-Torah Study Thursday, 7 March 2024-Judaic Studies Friday & Saturday, 8 & 9 March 2024-Shabbat Services Sunday, 10 March 2024-Hebrew School & Miller Course Sunday, 10 March 2024-Magic Show Monday, 11 March 2024-Torah Study Thursday, 14 March 2024-Board Meeting Friday & Saturday, 15 & 16 March 2024-Shabbat Services We are now offering Zelle for payments and donations! Use this email: treasurer@templesholomofontario.org Kabbalah Thought for this week "When life appears to be calm and waters still, we must realize that The Creator is carrying all of our judgments for us. We should use thesemomentsto repent and proactively uproot our negative traits. We should intensify and/or renew our commitments to the spiritual path before the weight of judgments becomes too great to bear and they come crashing down upon us without warning." A very poignant prayer that gives us comfort: Announcements -Office Hours -This week’s 10-Minute -Events -Candle Lighting Times for Shabbat (Ontario, CA) -Shabbat Services -School *For your information, I have included below my schedule, including office hours for the next two weeks and specific classes in which I am involved. **For your convenience and information, Zoom links will be provided in separate emails for security purposes. ***I continue to update our Mi Sheberach מי שברך list for those in need of healing. For your convenience, I am attaching this revised list to this email that only goes to members of Temple Sholom of Ontario. Thank you. Office Hours for the next few weeks: Going forward, I am planning on conducting Hebrew School from my office and making Sunday an office day to be more available. Sunday, February 25, 2024 9:00am - 2:00pm (Hebrew School 10:00am - 11:30am & Miller Course 11:45am - 12:45pm) Friday, March 1, 2024 1:30pm - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) Sunday, March 3, 2024 9:00am - 2:00pm (Hebrew School 10:00am - 11:30am & Miller Course 11:45am - 12:45pm) Friday, March 8, 2024 1:30pm - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) Sunday, March 10, 2024 9:00am - 2:00pm (Hebrew School 10:00am - 11:30am & Miller Course 11:45am - 12:45pm) Thursday, March 14, 2024 2:00pm - 7:00pm (Board Meeting @ 7:00pm) Friday, March 15, 2024 3:30pm - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) Sunday, March 17, 2024 Out of the office Friday, March 22, 2024 1:30pm - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) Sunday, March 24, 2024 9:00am - 2:00pm (Hebrew School 10:00am - 11:30am & Miller Course 11:45am - 12:45pm) (Subject to change. Please call for appointments) This week's 10-Minute Torah (2 March 2024): Parashat Ki Tisa 5784 10-Minute Torah on YouTube Adult Torah Study Class Next Session: Monday, February 26 at 7:30 pm PT Zoom Links sent in separate email Monday morning. Please reply if you do not receive them. Parashat Ki Tisa 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת כִּי תִשָּׂא 2 March 2024 / 22 Adar I 5784 D’var Torah on YouTube Parashat Ki Tisa is the 21st weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Exodus 30:11-34:35 Ki-Tisa (“When You Elevate”) opens as God tells Moses to collect a half-shekel donation from all Israelites and to anoint the Mishkan (Tabernacle), its vessels, and the priests. The Israelites worship the golden calf and Moses breaks the tablets. Moses beseeches God to forgive, and returns with a second set of tablets. [1] Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria   OU Torah   Jewish Theological Seminary   American Jewish University Hertz Chumash: pp. 356 – 362 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 352 – 368) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 492 – 505 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 484 – 515) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 529 – 538 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 523 – 546) Judaic Studies Next session: Thursday, February 29, 2024 @ 7:30pm We’ll be looking at three commentaries on the Torah portion Kedoshim (Leviticus/VaYikra chapters 19-20).  One is Reform, one Orthodox, one Conservative; we will look at them in this order. Shabbat Across America and Canada Friday night, March 1, 2024 @ 7:30pm Turn an ordinary Friday night into something extraordinary with Shabbat Across America and Canada! Mark your calendar for Friday night, March 1st! Join hundreds of synagogues across the continent taking part in a renowned Jewish event to celebrate what unifies all Jews — Shabbat! Everyone is invited, so no matter your age, or if you are a single, couple or family, large or small - we want you right there with us! Following the events of October 7th in Israel, the world’s Jews need to unite now more than ever! Many reports have shown that following the attacks, there has been a reawakened sense of Jewish pride and willingness to participate in Jewish rituals and experiences. This year, we have a historic opportunity to bring people back into our synagogues and Jewish centers like never before, for Shabbat Across America and Canada, the original Shabbat unity event. That’s the magic of Shabbat Across America and Canada, now in its 28th year. By participating in this continent-wide event, you will enable those in your community to share the Shabbat experience with thousands of North American Jews. Don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity to strengthen the Jewish identity and pride of those in your community by inviting them to join your extended family and celebrate Shabbat at Shabbat Across America and Canada on Friday night, March 1, 2024. NJOP will be happy to share many Shabbat resources to enhance your program. Shabbat Times for Ontario, California, USA 🕯️ Candle lighting / הדלקת נרות Friday, March 1⋅5:29pm ✨ Havdalah (50 min) / הבדלה - 50 דקות Saturday, March 2⋅6:26pm Powered by Hebcal Shabbat Times Upcoming Services Shabbat Ma'ariv Service Friday, March 1, 2024 @ 7:30 pm Shabbat Shachrit Service Saturday, March 2, 2024 @ 9:30 am Zoom Links sent in separate email Friday afternoon. Please reply if you do not receive them. We are now incorporating guitar accompaniment with our Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv Parashat Ki Tisa 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת כִּי תִשָּׂא 2 March 2024 / 22 Adar I 5784 Parashat Ki Tisa is the 21st weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Exodus 30:11-34:35 Ki-Tisa (“When You Elevate”) opens as God tells Moses to collect a half-shekel donation from all Israelites and to anoint the Mishkan (Tabernacle), its vessels, and the priests. The Israelites worship the golden calf and Moses breaks the tablets. Moses beseeches God to forgive, and returns with a second set of tablets. [1] Triennial year 2 1: 31:18-32:6 · 7 p’sukim · 2: 32:7-11 · 5 p’sukim · 3: 32:12-14 · 3 p’sukim · 4: 32:15-24 · 10 p’sukim · 5: 32:25-29 · 5 p’sukim · 6: 32:30-33:6 · 12 p’sukim · 7: 33:7-11 · 5 p’sukim · maf: 33:9-11 · 3 p’sukim ·or  maf: 34:33-35 · 3 p’sukim · Haftarah for Ashkenazim: I Kings 18:1-39 · 39 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary American Jewish University Hertz Chumash: pp. 356 – 362 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 352 – 368) Hebrew School at Temple Sholom of Ontario Sunday, March 3, 2024 Hebrew School 10:00am - 12:00pm Zoom Links sent out Saturday Evening after sundown Our Hebrew Class consists of two sessions: 10:00am - 10:40pm Learning Hebrew 10:50am - 11:30am Studying Torah and other related topics Next Miller Course Sunday, 3 March 2024, 11:45am - 12:45pm Module 6: Prayer Rosh Chodesh Adar II 2024 / רֹאשׁ חוֹדֶשׁ אַדָר ב׳ 5784 Start of month of Adar II (on leap years) on the Hebrew calendar 🌒 Rosh Chodesh Adar II for Hebrew Year 5784 begins at sundown on Saturday, 9 March 2024 and ends at nightfall on Monday, 11 March 2024. Start of month of Adar II (on leap years) on the Hebrew calendar. Adar II (אַדָר ב׳), sometimes "Adar Bet" or "Adar Sheni", is the 13th month of the Hebrew year, has 29 days, occurs only on leap years, and corresponds to February or March 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. Daylight Saving Time starts Sunday, March 10 Daylight saving time will begin for 2024 on Sunday, March 10, at 2 a.m. local time, when our clocks will go ahead one hour, part of the twice-annual time change that affects millions, but not all, Americans. TEMPLE SHOLOM OF ONTARIO MAGIC SHOW FUNDRAISER SUNDAY, MARCH 10TH, 2024 963 West 6th Street, Ontario, CA 91762 (Mail Checks & Form To: Temple Sholom of Ontario, P.O. Box 1487, Ontario, CA 91762) PAUL CASH FROM MAGIC CASTLE MAGIC SHOW 1:00 P.M. – 2:00 P.M. ADULTS: $20.00 CHILDREN: $15.00 There will be an Ice Cream Sundae social after the show Please make your checks payable to Temple Sholom of Ontario RSVP APPRECIATED: chrisepstein@ca.rr.com or text 951-265-8853 Please Fill out the form below and either mail payment or drop in the Blue box at TSO inside by the office door Bring your family and friends and join us for a fun afternoon. ESPECTÁCULO DE MAGIA DEL TEMPLO SHALOM DE ONTARIO DOMINGO 10 DE MARZO DE 2024 963 West 6th Street, Ontario, CA 91762 (Envíe los cheques y el formulario por correo a: Temple Sholom of Ontario, P.O. Box 1487, Ontario, CA 91762) PAUL CASH DEL CASTILLO MÁGICO ESPECTÁCULO DE MAGIA 1:00 PM. - 2:00 PM. ADULTOS: $20.00 NIÑOS: $15.00 Habrá un evento social con Ice Cream Sundae después del espectáculo. Haga sus cheques a nombre de Temple Sholom of Ontario. Se agradece confirmar su asistencia: chrisepstein@ca.rr.com o envíe un mensaje de texto al 951-265-8853 Complete el formulario a continuación y realice el pago por correo o envíelo al Caja azul en TSO dentro junto a la puerta de la oficina Traiga a su familia y amigos y únase a nosotros para pasar una tarde divertida. Purim 2024 / פּוּרִים 5784 Celebration of Jewish deliverance as told by Megilat Esther 🎭️📜 Purim for Hebrew Year 5784 begins at sundown on Saturday, 23 March 2024 and ends at nightfall on Sunday, 24 March 2024. Purim (Hebrew: פּוּרִים, Pûrîm “lots”, from the word פור pur, also called the Festival of Lots) is a Jewish holiday which commemorates the saving of the Jewish people from Haman in the ancient Persian Empire, a story recorded in the Biblical Book of Esther (Megillat Esther). *The titles in blue and underlined are "hyperlinks". If you click on any of those, it will lead to that site/URL. 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D'var Torah on YouTube Parashat Ki Tisa is the 21st weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Exodus 30:11-34:35 Ki-Tisa (“When You Elevate”) opens as God tells Moses to collect a half-shekel donation from all Israelites and to anoint the Mishkan (Tabernacle), its vessels, and the priests. The Israelites worship the golden calf and Moses breaks the tablets. Moses beseeches God to forgive, and returns with a second set of tablets. [1] Triennial year 2 1: 31:18-32:6 · 7 p’sukim · 2: 32:7-11 · 5 p’sukim · 3: 32:12-14 · 3 p’sukim · 4: 32:15-24 · 10 p’sukim · 5: 32:25-29 · 5 p’sukim · 6: 32:30-33:6 · 12 p’sukim · 7: 33:7-11 · 5 p’sukim · maf: 33:9-11 · 3 p’sukim · Haftarah for Ashkenazim: I Kings 18:1-39 · 39 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria   OU Torah   Jewish Theological Seminary   American Jewish University Hertz Chumash: pp. 356 – 362 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 352 – 368) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 492 – 505 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 484 – 515) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 529 – 538 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 523 – 546) From the beginning of Exodus, we have some beautiful and exciting events.  Moses comes as Hashem’s agent to bring the Israelites out of bondage in Egypt to claim and settle what will become our ancient land. Hashem defeats the Egyptian special forces at the Sea of Reeds; Hashem leads us to water and provides manna and meat; Hashem gives us the special Law of the Ten Commandments and rest of the mitzvot.  As we read and re-live these amazing events, we, too, feel a special pride. And then comes the disastrous event that unfortunately demonstrates the issues abounding: the Golden Calf.  We have to ask ourselves, 3500 years later, what were they thinking?  The signs and wonders, the provisions, Hashem’s teachings—all that destroyed because they miscounted the days since Moses went up to get the Ten Commandments! And after all that Hashem did, they still were not convinced to have confidence—not faith, but confidence—that Hashem is looking out for them? The fragility of their insecurity is demonstrating that these people don’t seem to have the integrity to settle and conquer the new land. But this also brings up another question that the sages have debated for centuries.  What is the order of events of Torah?  Isn’t it interesting that after the last parashatim tell of the Ten Commandments, some other laws, the building of the Mishkan and articles and clothing for the priest, all of a sudden we’re back to Moses coming down the mountain.  It does not seem to be in chronological order, but rather to make a point about the status of the Israelites who just gained freedom.  Something for us all of us to ponder. Parashat Ki Tisá 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת כִּי תִשָּׂא 2 de marzo de 2024 / 22 Adar I 5784 Parashat Ki Tisa es la vigésimo primera porción semanal de la Torá en el ciclo judío anual de lectura de la Torá. Porción de la Torá: Éxodo 30:11-34:35 Ki-Tisa (“Cuando te elevas”) comienza cuando Dios le dice a Moisés que recolecte una donación de medio siclo de todos los israelitas y que unja el Mishkán (Tabernáculo), sus vasos y los sacerdotes. Los israelitas adoran al becerro de oro y Moisés rompe las tablas. Moisés suplica a Dios que lo perdone y regresa con un segundo juego de tablas. [1] Trienal año 2 1: 31:18-32:6 · 7 pesukim · 2: 32:7-11 · 5 pesukim · 3: 32:12-14 · 3 pesukim · 4: 32:15-24 · 10 pesukim · 5: 32:25-29 · 5 pesukim · 6: 32:30-33:6 · 12 pesukim · 7: 33:7-11 · 5 pesukim · maf: 33:9-11 · 3 pesukim · Haftará para los Ashkenazim: I Reyes 18:1-39 · 39 p’sukim Comentario y Divrei Torá Sefaria   OU Torah   Jewish Theological Seminary   American Jewish University Hertz Chumash: págs. 356 – 362 Año Trienal 2 (Kriyah completa págs. 352 – 368) Artscroll Chumash: págs. 492 – 505 Trienal Año 2 (Kriyah completa págs. 484 – 515) Etz Jaim Jumash: págs. 529 – 538 Año Trienal 2 (Kriyah completa págs. 523 – 546) Desde el comienzo de Éxodo, tenemos algunos eventos hermosos y emocionantes. Moisés viene como agente de Hashem para sacar a los israelitas de la esclavitud en Egipto para reclamar y colonizar lo que será nuestra antigua tierra. Hashem derrota a las fuerzas especiales egipcias en el Mar de Juncos; Hashem nos lleva al agua y nos proporciona maná y carne; Hashem nos da la Ley especial de los Diez Mandamientos y el resto de las mitzvot. Al leer y revivir estos increíbles acontecimientos, nosotros también sentimos un orgullo especial. Y luego llega el acontecimiento desastroso que lamentablemente demuestra los problemas que abundan: el Becerro de Oro. Tenemos que preguntarnos, 3500 años después, ¿qué estaban pensando? Las señales y prodigios, las provisiones, las enseñanzas de Hashem, ¡todo eso fue destruido porque contaron mal los días desde que Moisés subió a recibir los Diez Mandamientos! Y después de todo lo que Hashem hizo, ¿todavía no estaban convencidos de tener confianza (no fe, sino confianza) en que Hashem está cuidando de ellos? La fragilidad de su inseguridad está demostrando que estas personas no parecen tener la integridad para establecerse y conquistar la nueva tierra. Pero esto también plantea otra cuestión que los sabios han debatido durante siglos. ¿Cuál es el orden de los acontecimientos de la Torá? ¿No es interesante que después del último parashatim que habla de los Diez Mandamientos, algunas otras leyes, la construcción del Mishkán y los artículos y vestimenta para el sacerdote, de repente volvemos a Moisés bajando de la montaña? No parece estar en orden cronológico, sino más bien para resaltar el estatus de los israelitas que acaban de obtener la libertad. Algo para que todos nosotros reflexionemos.

Calendar This is an overview of upcoming events. Details of each event are below Sunday, 18 February 2024-Hebrew School & Miller Course Monday, 19 February 2024-President's Day Monday, 19 February 2024-Torah Study Thursday, 22 February 2024-Judaic Studies Friday & Saturday, 23 & 24 February 2024-Shabbat Services Sunday, 25 February 2024-Hebrew School & Miller Course Thursday, 29 February 2024-Board Meeting Friday & Saturday, 1 & 2 March 2024-Shabbat Services Sunday, 3 March 2024-Hebrew School & Miller Course Monday, 4 March 2024-Torah Study Thursday, 7 March 2024-Judaic Studies Friday & Saturday, 8 & 9 March 2024-Shabbat Services Sunday, 3 March 2024-Daylight Savings Time starts Sunday, 3 March 2024-Hebrew School & Miller Course Kabbalah Thought for this week "Far worse than lying to others is the act of lying to ourselves. It is in our nature tobelieve our own false tales and then attempt to promote these distortions in the world. Self-deception is the greatest of all deceptions, because our intentions might very well be good. When sunlight shines through the window pane, the dust floating in the air is suddently revealed. Spiritual Light has the same effect on our negative qalities, which so often remain hidden. Summon the Light to guard us from the ever-present dangers of self-deception and allow us to grow in righteousness and wisdom." Each day, Jews end their prayer service with Aleinu. There is an affirmation afterwards that is especially timely in addressing today's strife: "Do not fear sudden terror, or the destruction of the wicked when it comes (1). Plan a conspiracy and it will get annulled; speak your piece and it shall not stand, for God is with us (2). Even when you age, I remain unchanged; and even till your ripe old age, I shall endure. I created you and I shall bear you; I shall endure and rescue (3)." These verses express confidence in God's protection and are regarded as auguries of redemption. Proverbs 3:25 Do not fear an evildoer's intention, no matter how dangerous it seems. Isaiah 8:10 Let the enemies of Israel conspire and plan; they will not succeed Isaiah 46:4 God remains the eternal protector of Israel, even though we may have sinned. Announcements -Office Hours -This week’s 10-Minute -Events -Candle Lighting Times for Shabbat (Ontario, CA) -Shabbat Services -School *For your information, I have included below my schedule, including office hours for the next two weeks and specific classes in which I am involved. **For your convenience and information, Zoom links will be provided in separate emails for security purposes. ***I continue to update our Mi Sheberach מי שברך list for those in need of healing. For your convenience, I am attaching this revised list to this email that only goes to members of Temple Sholom of Ontario. Thank you. Office Hours for the next few weeks: Going forward, I am planning on conducting Hebrew School from my office and making Sunday an office day to be more available. Sunday, February 18, 2024 9:00am - 2:00pm (Hebrew School 10:00am - 11:30am & Miller Course 11:45am - 12:45pm) Tuesday, February 20, 2023 11:45am - 6:15pm (Invocation for Ontario City Council @ 6:30pm) Friday, February 23, 2024 2:30pm - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) Sunday, February 25, 2024 9:00am - 2:00pm (Hebrew School 10:00am - 11:30am & Miller Course 11:45am - 12:45pm) Friday, March 1, 2024 1:30pm - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) Sunday, March 3, 2024 9:00am - 2:00pm (Hebrew School 10:00am - 11:30am & Miller Course 11:45am - 12:45pm) Friday, March 8, 2024 1:30pm - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) Sunday, March 10, 2024 9:00am - 2:00pm (Hebrew School 10:00am - 11:30am & Miller Course 11:45am - 12:45pm) (Subject to change. Please call for appointments) This week's 10-Minute Torah (24 February 2024): Parashat Tetzaveh 5784 10-Minute Torah on YouTube Presidents' Day Monday, February 19 Adult Torah Study Class Next Session: Monday, February 19 at 7:30 pm PT Zoom Links sent in separate email Monday morning. Please reply if you do not receive them. Parashat Tetzaveh 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת תְּצַוֶּה 24 February 2024 / 15 Adar I 5784 Parashat Tetzaveh is the 20th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Exodus 27:20-30:10 Tetzaveh (“You Shall Command”) opens as God instructs Moses to appoint Aaron and his sons as priests. God details how to make the priestly clothing, how to sanctify the priests and offer sacrifices during the seven days of inauguration in the Mishkan (Tabernacle), and how to build the golden altar. [1] Triennial year 2 1: 28:31-35 · 5 p’sukim · 2: 28:36-38 · 3 p’sukim · 3: 28:39-43 · 5 p’sukim · 4: 29:1-4 · 4 p’sukim · 5: 29:5-9 · 5 p’sukim · 6: 29:10-14 · 5 p’sukim · 7: 29:15-18 · 4 p’sukim · maf: 29:15-18 · 4 p’sukim · Haftarah: Ezekiel 43:10-27 · 18 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria   OU Torah   Jewish Theological Seminary   American Jewish University Hertz Chumash: pp. 342 – 346 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 339 – 349) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 470 – 476 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 464 – 483) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 508 – 513 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 503 – 518) Judaic Studies Next session: Thursday, February 22, 2024 @ 7:30pm We will be reading the Torah portion Kedoshim, Leviticus/VaYikra chapters 19-20, together with three commentaries: one is from an Orthodox source, one from a Conservative source, and one from a Reform source.  Read ahead if you like!  But it’s not required. Here is an internet link to the Biblical text of Kedoshim on Sefaria:  https://www.sefaria.org/Leviticus.19.1-20.27?lang=bi&aliyot=1 Also a PDF file of the text of Kedoshim in Hebrew and English is attached. We will also be reading three commentaries, one from the Union of Orthodox Rabbis, one from the Conservative Jewish Theological Seminary, and one from the Reform movement.  (Note: Judy has changed which Conservative commentary we’re reading, because the most recent one was from a Shabbat that was Rosh Hodesh and the commentary was mostly about that; instead she went back a couple of years to one by Conservative Rabbi Daniel Nevins).  PDF files of all three of these commentaries are attached. Please join us!  It should be interesting. Purim Katan 2024 / פּוּרִים קָטָן 5784 Minor Purim celebration during Adar I on leap years 🎭️ Purim Katan for Hebrew Year 5784 begins at sundown on Thursday, 22 February 2024 and ends at nightfall on Friday, 23 February 2024. Minor Purim celebration during Adar I on leap years. Shabbat Times for Ontario, California, USA 🕯️ Candle lighting / הדלקת נרות Friday, February 23⋅5:23pm ✨ Havdalah (50 min) / הבדלה - 50 דקות Saturday, February 24⋅6:20pm Powered by Hebcal Shabbat Times Upcoming Services Shabbat Ma'ariv Service Friday, February 23, 2024 @ 7:30 pm Shabbat Shachrit Service Saturday, February 24, 2024 @ 9:30 am Zoom Links sent in separate email Friday afternoon. Please reply if you do not receive them. We are now incorporating guitar accompaniment with our Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv Parashat Tetzaveh 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת תְּצַוֶּה 24 February 2024 / 15 Adar I 5784 D’var Torah on YouTube Parashat Tetzaveh is the 20th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Exodus 27:20-30:10 Triennial year 2 1: 28:31-35 · 5 p’sukim · 2: 28:36-38 · 3 p’sukim · 3: 28:39-43 · 5 p’sukim · 4: 29:1-4 · 4 p’sukim · 5: 29:5-9 · 5 p’sukim · 6: 29:10-14 · 5 p’sukim · 7: 29:15-18 · 4 p’sukim · maf: 29:15-18 · 4 p’sukim ·  or maf: 30:8-10 · 3 p’sukim · Haftarah: Ezekiel 43:10-27 · 18 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria   OU Torah   Jewish Theological Seminary   American Jewish University Hertz Chumash: pp. 342 – 346 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 339 – 349) Hebrew School at Temple Sholom of Ontario Sunday, February 18, 2024 Hebrew School 10:00am - 12:00pm Zoom Links sent out Saturday Evening after sundown Our Hebrew Class consists of two sessions: 10:00am - 10:40pm Learning Hebrew 10:50am - 11:30am Studying Torah and other related topics Next Miller Course Sunday, 18 February 2024, 11:45am - 12:45pm Module 5: Shabbat Shabbat Across America and Canada Friday night, March 1, 2024 @ 7:30pm Turn an ordinary Friday night into something extraordinary with Shabbat Across America and Canada! Mark your calendar for Friday night, March 1st! Join hundreds of synagogues across the continent taking part in a renowned Jewish event to celebrate what unifies all Jews — Shabbat! Everyone is invited, so no matter your age, or if you are a single, couple or family, large or small - we want you right there with us! Following the events of October 7th in Israel, the world’s Jews need to unite now more than ever! Many reports have shown that following the attacks, there has been a reawakened sense of Jewish pride and willingness to participate in Jewish rituals and experiences. This year, we have a historic opportunity to bring people back into our synagogues and Jewish centers like never before, for Shabbat Across America and Canada, the original Shabbat unity event. That’s the magic of Shabbat Across America and Canada, now in its 28th year. By participating in this continent-wide event, you will enable those in your community to share the Shabbat experience with thousands of North American Jews. Don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity to strengthen the Jewish identity and pride of those in your community by inviting them to join your extended family and celebrate Shabbat at Shabbat Across America and Canada on Friday night, March 1, 2024. NJOP will be happy to share many Shabbat resources to enhance your program. TEMPLE SHOLOM OF ONTARIO MAGIC SHOW FUNDRAISER SUNDAY, MARCH 10TH, 2024 963 West 6th Street, Ontario, CA 91762 (Mail Checks & Form To: Temple Sholom of Ontario, P.O. Box 1487, Ontario, CA 91762) PAUL CASH FROM MAGIC CASTLE MAGIC SHOW 1:00 P.M. – 2:00 P.M. ADULTS: $20.00 CHILDREN: $15.00 There will be an Ice Cream Sundae social after the show Please make your checks payable to Temple Sholom of Ontario RSVP APPRECIATED: chrisepstein@ca.rr.com or text 951-265-8853 Please Fill out the form below and either mail payment or drop in the Blue box at TSO inside by the office door Bring your family and friends and join us for a fun afternoon. ESPECTÁCULO DE MAGIA DEL TEMPLO SHALOM DE ONTARIO DOMINGO 10 DE MARZO DE 2024 963 West 6th Street, Ontario, CA 91762 (Envíe los cheques y el formulario por correo a: Temple Sholom of Ontario, P.O. Box 1487, Ontario, CA 91762) PAUL CASH DEL CASTILLO MÁGICO ESPECTÁCULO DE MAGIA 1:00 PM. - 2:00 PM. ADULTOS: $20.00 NIÑOS: $15.00 Habrá un evento social con Ice Cream Sundae después del espectáculo. Haga sus cheques a nombre de Temple Sholom of Ontario. 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D’var Torah on YouTube Parashat Tetzaveh is the 20th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Exodus 27:20-30:10 Tetzaveh (“You Shall Command”) opens as God instructs Moses to appoint Aaron and his sons as priests. God details how to make the priestly clothing, how to sanctify the priests and offer sacrifices during the seven days of inauguration in the Mishkan (Tabernacle), and how to build the golden altar. [1] Triennial year 2 1: 28:31-35 · 5 p’sukim · 2: 28:36-38 · 3 p’sukim · 3: 28:39-43 · 5 p’sukim · 4: 29:1-4 · 4 p’sukim · 5: 29:5-9 · 5 p’sukim · 6: 29:10-14 · 5 p’sukim · 7: 29:15-18 · 4 p’sukim · maf: 29:15-18 · 4 p’sukim · Haftarah: Ezekiel 43:10-27 · 18 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria   OU Torah   Jewish Theological Seminary   American Jewish University Hertz Chumash: pp. 342 – 346 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 339 – 349) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 470 – 476 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 464 – 483) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 508 – 513 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 503 – 518) Parashat Tetzavé 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת תְּצַוֶּה 24 de febrero de 2024 / 15 Adar I 5784 D'var Torah en YouTube Parashat Tetzaveh es la vigésima porción semanal de la Torá en el ciclo judío anual de lectura de la Torá. Porción de la Torá: Éxodo 27:20-30:10 Tetzavé (“Tú mandarás”) comienza cuando Dios le ordena a Moisés que nombre a Aarón y a sus hijos como sacerdotes. Dios detalla cómo confeccionar la vestimenta sacerdotal, cómo santificar a los sacerdotes y ofrecer sacrificios durante los siete días de la inauguración en el Mishkán (Tabernáculo) y cómo construir el altar de oro. [1] Trienal año 2 1: 28:31-35 · 5 pesukim · 2: 28:36-38 · 3 pesukim · 3: 28:39-43 · 5 pesukim · 4: 29:1-4 · 4 pesukim · 5: 29:5-9 · 5 pesukim · 6: 29:10-14 · 5 pesukim · 7: 29:15-18 · 4 pesukim · maf: 29:15-18 · 4 p’sukim · o maf: 30:8-10 · 3 p’sukim · Haftará: Ezequiel 43:10-27 · 18 pesukim Comentario y Divrei Torá Sefaria OU Torah Seminario Teológico Judío Universidad Judía Americana Hertz Chumash: págs. 342 – 346 Año Trienal 2 (Kriyah completa págs. 339 – 349) Artscroll Chumash: págs. 470 – 476 Trienal Año 2 (Kriyah completa págs. 464 – 483) Etz Jaim Jumash: págs. 508 – 513 Año Trienal 2 (Kriyah completa págs. 503 – 518) Se han escrito muchos libros y artículos a lo largo de los años sobre cómo vestirse profesionalmente, siendo el más famoso “Dress For Success”. En la era moderna, reconocemos que la ropa es importante para los respectivos lugares. Este concepto, entonces, parece remontarse a más de 3500 años. Nuestra porción comienza discutiendo la pureza del aceite, que se usará para ungir a los Sumos Sacerdotes y a sus sacerdotes. Luego recibimos instrucciones sobre cómo se vestirán los sacerdotes, como se indicó anteriormente, para tener éxito. Tienen un papel destacado al oficiar como ministros de Hashem y, por lo tanto, deben ser presentados realemente. Es un contraste interesante que no encontramos los mismos detalles en nuestras Escrituras hebreas sobre nuestros reyes. Esto nos llevaría a considerar que los sacerdotes son más instrumentales en nuestra sociedad. Es importante recordar que todos tenemos una relación personal con Hashem, uno a uno. Los sacerdotes están ahí para ayudar en las diversas vías por las cuales interactuamos con nuestro Dios. Representar esa relación significa que de hecho tienen una presencia espiritual muy real y, por lo tanto, los colores reales de azul, carmesí y púrpura, tejidos con hilos de oro, son apropiados para esa apariencia.

Calendar This is an overview of upcoming events. Details of each event are below Monday, 12 February 2024-Torah Study Thursday, 15 February 2024-Judaic Studies Friday & Saturday, 16 & 17 February 2024-Shabbat Services Sunday, 18 February 2024-Hebrew School & Miller Course Monday, 19 February 2024-Torah Study Thursday, 22 February 2024-Judaic Studies Friday & Saturday, 23 & 24 February 2024-Shabbat Services Sunday, 25 February 2024-Hebrew School & Miller Course Thursday, 29 February 2024-Board Meeting Friday & Saturday, 1 & 2 March 2024-Shabbat Services Friday, 1 March 2024-Shabbat Across America Sunday, 3 March 2024-Hebrew School & Miller Course Kabbalah Thought for this week "All of us are in bondage to our reactive whims and egocentric desires. We are also prisoners of other people's perceptions of us. Our ego is our taskmaster - and the ego is so good at its job, most of us don't even realize we are in bondage. Therefore, the Light of the Creator will send us chellenging opportunities to provoke our ego and highlight our self-centeredness." Each day, Jews end their prayer service with Aleinu. There is an affirmation afterwards that is especially timely in addressing today's strife: "Do not fear sudden terror, or the destruction of the wicked when it comes (1). Plan a conspiracy and it will get annulled; speak your piece and it shall not stand, for God is with us (2). Even when you age, I remain unchanged; and even till your ripe old age, I shall endure. I created you and I shall bear you; I shall endure and rescue (3)." These verses express confidence in God's protection and are regarded as auguries of redemption. Proverbs 3:25 Do not fear an evildoer's intention, no matter how dangerous it seems. Isaiah 8:10 Let the enemies of Israel conspire and plan; they will not succeed Isaiah 46:4 God remains the eternal protector of Israel, even though we may have sinned. Announcements -Office Hours -This week’s 10-Minute -Events -Candle Lighting Times for Shabbat (Ontario, CA) -Shabbat Services -School *For your information, I have included below my schedule, including office hours for the next two weeks and specific classes in which I am involved. **For your convenience and information, Zoom links will be provided in separate emails for security purposes. ***I continue to update our Mi Sheberach מי שברך list for those in need of healing. For your convenience, I am attaching this revised list to this email that only goes to members of Temple Sholom of Ontario. Thank you. Office Hours for the next few weeks: Going forward, I am planning on conducting Hebrew School from my office and making Sunday an office day to be more available. Sunday, February 11, 2024 9:00am - 2:00pm (In-Person Hebrew School 10:00am - 11:30am & Miller Course 11:45am - 12:45pm) Monday, February 12, 2023 9:30am - 2:00pm (?) Friday, February 16, 2024 2:00pm - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) Sunday, February 18, 2024 9:00am - 2:00pm (Hebrew School 10:00am - 11:30am & Miller Course 11:45am - 12:45pm) Tuesday, February 20, 2023 11:15am - 6:15pm (Invocation for Ontario City Council @ 6:30pm) Sunday, February 25, 2024 9:00am - 2:00pm (In-Person Hebrew School 10:00am - 11:30am & Miller Course 11:45am - 12:45pm) Monday, February 26, 2023 9:30am - 2:00pm (?) Friday, March 1, 2024 2:00pm - 7:30pm (Shabbat Across America @ 7:30pm) (Subject to change. Please call for appointments) This week's 10-Minute Torah (17 February 2024): Parashat Terumah 5784 10-Minute Torah on YouTube Adult Torah Study Class Next Session: Monday, February 12 at 7:30 pm PT Zoom Links sent in separate email Monday morning. Please reply if you do not receive them. Parashat Terumah 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת תְּרוּמָה 17 February 2024 / 8 Adar I 5784 Parashat Terumah is the 19th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Exodus 25:1-27:19 Terumah (“Donation”) opens as God tells Moses to collect donated materials in order to build a dwelling place for God called the Mishkan (Tabernacle). God describes how to build the vessels that will fill the Mishkan - including the ark, table, menorah, and sacrificial altar - as well as the Mishkan’s walls and curtains. [1] Triennial year 2 1: 26:1-3 · 3 p’sukim · 2: 26:4-6 · 3 p’sukim · 3: 26:7-11 · 5 p’sukim · 4: 26:12-14 · 3 p’sukim · 5: 26:15-21 · 7 p’sukim · 6: 26:22-25 · 4 p’sukim · 7: 26:26-30 · 5 p’sukim · maf: 26:26-30 · 5 p’sukim · Haftarah: I Kings 5:26-6:13 · 20 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary American Jewish University Hertz Chumash: pp. 330 – 333 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 326 – 336) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 452 – 459 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 444 – 463) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 491 – 495 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 485 – 498) Judaic Studies Next session: Thursday, February 15, 2024 @ 7:30pm We will be reading the Torah portion Kedoshim, Leviticus/VaYikra chapters 19-20, together with three commentaries: one is from an Orthodox source, one from a Conservative source, and one from a Reform source.  Read ahead if you like!  But it’s not required. Here is an internet link to the Biblical text of Kedoshim on Sefaria:  https://www.sefaria.org/Leviticus.19.1-20.27?lang=bi&aliyot=1 Also a PDF file of the text of Kedoshim in Hebrew and English is attached. We will also be reading three commentaries, one from the Union of Orthodox Rabbis, one from the Conservative Jewish Theological Seminary, and one from the Reform movement.  (Note: Judy has changed which Conservative commentary we’re reading, because the most recent one was from a Shabbat that was Rosh Hodesh and the commentary was mostly about that; instead she went back a couple of years to one by Conservative Rabbi Daniel Nevins).  PDF files of all three of these commentaries are attached. Please join us!  It should be interesting. Shabbat Times for Ontario, California, USA 🕯️ Candle lighting / הדלקת נרות Friday, February 16⋅5:17pm ✨ Havdalah (50 min) / הבדלה - 50 דקות Saturday, February 17⋅6:14pm Powered by Hebcal Shabbat Times Upcoming Services Shabbat Ma'ariv Service Friday, February 16, 2024 @ 7:30 pm Shabbat Shachrit Service Saturday, February 17, 2024 @ 9:30 am Zoom Links sent in separate email Friday afternoon. Please reply if you do not receive them. We are now incorporating guitar accompaniment with our Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv Parashat Terumah 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת תְּרוּמָה 17 February 2024 / 8 Adar I 5784 Parashat Terumah is the 19th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Exodus 26:1-26:30 Triennial year 2 1: 26:1-3 · 3 p’sukim · 2: 26:4-6 · 3 p’sukim · 3: 26:7-11 · 5 p’sukim · 4: 26:12-14 · 3 p’sukim · 5: 26:15-21 · 7 p’sukim · 6: 26:22-25 · 4 p’sukim · 7: 26:26-30 · 5 p’sukim · maf: 26:26-30 · 5 p’sukim · Haftarah: I Kings 5:26-6:13 · 20 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria  OU Torah  Jewish Theological Seminary   American Jewish University Hertz Chumash: pp. 330 – 333 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 326 – 336) Hebrew School at Temple Sholom of Ontario Sunday, February 18, 2024 Hebrew School 10:00am - 12:00pm Zoom Links sent out Saturday Evening after sundown Our Hebrew Class consists of two sessions: 10:00am - 10:40pm Learning Hebrew 10:50am - 11:30am Studying Torah and other related topics Next Miller Course Sunday, 18 February 2024, 11:45am - 12:45pm Module 4: Holidays Shabbat Across America and Canada Friday night, March 1, 2024 Turn an ordinary Friday night into something extraordinary with Shabbat Across America and Canada! Mark your calendar for Friday night, March 1st! Join hundreds of synagogues across the continent taking part in a renowned Jewish event to celebrate what unifies all Jews — Shabbat! Everyone is invited, so no matter your age, or if you are a single, couple or family, large or small - we want you right there with us! Following the events of October 7th in Israel, the world’s Jews need to unite now more than ever! Many reports have shown that following the attacks, there has been a reawakened sense of Jewish pride and willingness to participate in Jewish rituals and experiences. This year, we have a historic opportunity to bring people back into our synagogues and Jewish centers like never before, for Shabbat Across America and Canada, the original Shabbat unity event. That’s the magic of Shabbat Across America and Canada, now in its 28th year. By participating in this continent-wide event, you will enable those in your community to share the Shabbat experience with thousands of North American Jews. Don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity to strengthen the Jewish identity and pride of those in your community by inviting them to join your extended family and celebrate Shabbat at Shabbat Across America and Canada on Friday night, March 1, 2024. NJOP will be happy to share many Shabbat resources to enhance your program. TEMPLE SHOLOM OF ONTARIO MAGIC SHOW FUNDRAISER SUNDAY, MARCH 10TH, 2024 963 West 6th Street, Ontario, CA 91762 (Mail Checks & Form To: Temple Sholom of Ontario, P.O. Box 1487, Ontario, CA 91762) PAUL CASH FROM MAGIC CASTLE MAGIC SHOW 1:00 P.M. – 2:00 P.M. ADULTS: $20.00 CHILDREN: $15.00 There will be an Ice Cream Sundae social after the show Please make your checks payable to Temple Sholom of Ontario RSVP APPRECIATED: chrisepstein@ca.rr.com or text 951-265-8853 Please Fill out the form below and either mail payment or drop in the Blue box at TSO inside by the office door Bring your family and friends and join us for a fun afternoon. ESPECTÁCULO DE MAGIA DEL TEMPLO SHALOM DE ONTARIO DOMINGO 10 DE MARZO DE 2024 963 West 6th Street, Ontario, CA 91762 (Envíe los cheques y el formulario por correo a: Temple Sholom of Ontario, P.O. Box 1487, Ontario, CA 91762) PAUL CASH DEL CASTILLO MÁGICO ESPECTÁCULO DE MAGIA 1:00 PM. - 2:00 PM. ADULTOS: $20.00 NIÑOS: $15.00 Habrá un evento social con Ice Cream Sundae después del espectáculo. Haga sus cheques a nombre de Temple Sholom of Ontario. 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D'var Torah on YouTube Parashat Terumah is the 19th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Exodus 25:1-27:19 Terumah (“Donation”) opens as God tells Moses to collect donated materials in order to build a dwelling place for God called the Mishkan (Tabernacle). God describes how to build the vessels that will fill the Mishkan - including the ark, table, menorah, and sacrificial altar - as well as the Mishkan’s walls and curtains. [1] Triennial year 2 1: 26:1-3 · 3 p’sukim · 2: 26:4-6 · 3 p’sukim · 3: 26:7-11 · 5 p’sukim · 4: 26:12-14 · 3 p’sukim · 5: 26:15-21 · 7 p’sukim · 6: 26:22-25 · 4 p’sukim · 7: 26:26-30 · 5 p’sukim · maf: 26:26-30 · 5 p’sukim · Haftarah: I Kings 5:26-6:13 · 20 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria  OU Torah  Jewish Theological Seminary   American Jewish University Hertz Chumash: pp. 330 – 333 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 326 – 336) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 452 – 459 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 444 – 463) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 491 – 495 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 485 – 498) Now that we have the beginning of the structure of our society, the heritage and ethics that will evolve into the religion of Judaism, we now get the venue. Being physical and material beings that exist in a physical and material world, our relationship with Hashem—the  unseen, non-physical material Being that is Ein Sof—a physical and material venue would be appropriate. This would also facilitate the rituals that would enable to keep a close relationship. The furniture and accoutrements that we are directed to make would reflect the respectful and exalted nature of our relationship.  The symbolism is also appropriate.  We have gold interspersed overlayed with wood. We are told to make altars for sacrifices, a Menorah with seven lamps symbolizing completion, the Ark of Covenant with Cherubim angels that are close to Hashem, and a table for the twelve loads of bread representing the tribes which are replaced each week. These items physically represent spiritual values.  The sacrifices are involved in worshipping and keeping our material pursuits in sync with ethics and morality. The other various furniture help us perform activities that also help us keep in mind the first commandments that were proclaimed to us in the last two parashyot. Likewise today, we also have our spiritual instruments.  We have our prayer books, our bema instead of the altar and Ark containing our Torot instead of the Ark of Covenant.  This way, Judaism and its lofty principles remain in place for us and future generations. Parashat Terumá 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת תְּרוּמָה 17 de febrero de 2024 / 8 Adar I 5784 Parashat Terumá es la decimonovena porción semanal de la Torá en el ciclo judío anual de lectura de la Torá. Porción de la Torá: Éxodo 25:1-27:19 Terumá (“Donación”) comienza cuando Dios le dice a Moisés que recolecte materiales donados para construir una morada para Dios llamada Mishkán (Tabernáculo). Dios describe cómo construir los vasos que llenarán el Mishkán, incluidos el arca, la mesa, la menorá y el altar de sacrificios, así como las paredes y cortinas del Mishkán. [1] Trienal año 2 1: 26:1-3 · 3 pesukim · 2: 26:4-6 · 3 pesukim · 3: 26:7-11 · 5 pesukim · 4: 26:12-14 · 3 pesukim · 5: 26:15-21 · 7 pesukim · 6: 26:22-25 · 4 pesukim · 7: 26:26-30 · 5 pesukim · maf: 26:26-30 · 5 pesukim · Haftará: I Reyes 5:26-6:13 · 20 p'sukim Comentario y Divrei Torá Sefaria OU Torah Seminario Teológico Judío Universidad Judía Americana Hertz Chumash: págs. 330 – 333 Año Trienal 2 (Kriyah completa págs. 326 – 336) Artscroll Chumash: págs. 452 – 459 Trienal Año 2 (Kriyah completa págs. 444 – 463) Etz Jaim Jumash: págs. 491 – 495 Año Trienal 2 (Kriyah completa págs. 485 – 498) Ahora que tenemos el comienzo de la estructura de nuestra sociedad, la herencia y la ética que evolucionarán hacia la religión del judaísmo, ahora tenemos el lugar. Siendo seres físicos y materiales que existen en un mundo físico y material, nuestra relación con Hashem (el Ser material invisible y no físico que es Ein Sof) sería apropiado en un lugar físico y material. Esto también facilitaría los rituales que permitirían mantener una relación cercana. Los muebles y accesorios que se nos pide que fabriquemos reflejarían la naturaleza respetuosa y exaltada de nuestra relación. El simbolismo también es apropiado. Tenemos oro intercalado superpuesto con madera. Se nos dice que hagamos altares para los sacrificios, una Menorá con siete lámparas que simboliza la finalización, el Arca de la Alianza con los ángeles Querubines que están cerca de Hashem y una mesa para las doce cargas de pan que representan las tribus que se reemplazan cada semana. Estos elementos representan físicamente valores espirituales. Los sacrificios están relacionados con la adoración y el mantenimiento de nuestras actividades materiales en sincronía con la ética y la moralidad. Los otros muebles nos ayudan a realizar actividades que también nos ayudan a tener presente los primeros mandamientos que nos fueron proclamados en las dos últimas parashyot. De la misma manera hoy, también tenemos nuestros instrumentos espirituales. Tenemos nuestros libros de oraciones, nuestra bema en lugar del altar y el Arca que contiene nuestro Torot en lugar del Arca de la Alianza. De esta manera, el judaísmo y sus elevados principios permanecen vigentes para nosotros y las generaciones futuras.

Kabbalah Thought for this week "The righteous are made to suffer trials and afflictions in this world, precisely because they do not associate with the Other Side, whose realm this is. Yet Hashem will deliver the righteous from all ills." Each day, Jews end their prayer service with Aleinu. There is an affirmation afterwards that is especially timely in addressing today's strife: "Do not fear sudden terror, or the destruction of the wicked when it comes (1). Plan a conspiracy and it will get annulled; speak your piece and it shall not stand, for God is with us (2). Even when you age, I remain unchanged; and even till your ripe old age, I shall endure. I created you and I shall bear you; I shall endure and rescue (3)." These verses express confidence in God's protection and are regarded as auguries of redemption. Proverbs 3:25 Do not fear an evildoer's intention, no matter how dangerous it seems. Isaiah 8:10 Let the enemies of Israel conspire and plan; they will not succeed Isaiah 46:4 God remains the eternal protector of Israel, even though we may have sinned. 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 Thursday, 8 February 2024-Board Meeting Friday & Saturday, 9 & 10 February 2024-Shabbat Services Sunday, 11 February 2024-Hebrew School & Miller Course Monday, 12 February 2024-Torah Study Thursday, 15 February 2024-Judaic Studies Friday & Saturday, 16 & 17 February 2024-Shabbat Services Sunday, 18 February 2024-Hebrew School & Miller Course Monday, 19 February 2024-Torah Study Thursday, 22 February 2024-Judaic Studies Friday & Saturday, 23 & 24 February 2024-Shabbat Services Sunday, 25 February 2024-Hebrew School & Miller Course *For your information, I have included below my schedule, including office hours for the next two weeks and specific classes in which I am involved. **For your convenience and information, Zoom links will be provided in separate emails for security purposes. ***I continue to update our Mi Sheberach מי שברך list for those in need of healing. For your convenience, I am attaching this revised list to this email that only goes to members of Temple Sholom of Ontario. Thank you. Office Hours for the next few weeks: Going forward, I am planning on conducting Hebrew School from my office and making Sunday an office day to be more available. Thursday, February 1, 2024 - Tuesday, February 6, 2024 Out of Office Thursday, February 8, 2024 1:00pm - 7:00pm (Board Meeting @ 7:00pm) Friday, February 9, 2024 1:30pm - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) Sunday, February 11, 2024 9:00am - 2:00pm (Hebrew School 10:00am - 11:30am & Miller Course 11:45am - 12:45pm) Monday, February 12, 2023 9:30am - 2:00pm (?) Friday, February 16, 2024 2:00pm - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) Sunday, February 18, 2024 9:00am - 2:00pm (Hebrew School 10:00am - 11:30am & Miller Course 11:45am - 12:45pm) Tuesday, February 20, 2023 11:15am - 6:15pm (Invocation for Ontario City Council @ 6:30pm) (Subject to change. Please call for appointments) This week's 10-Minute Torah (10 February 2024): Parashat Mishpatim 5784 10-Minute Torah on YouTube Adult Torah Study Class Next Session: Monday, February 12 at 7:30 pm PT Out of town on Monday February 5 Zoom Links sent in separate email Monday morning. Please reply if you do not receive them. Parashat Terumah 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת תְּרוּמָה 17 February 2024 / 8 Adar I 5784 Parashat Terumah is the 19th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Exodus 25:1-27:19 Terumah (“Donation”) opens as God tells Moses to collect donated materials in order to build a dwelling place for God called the Mishkan (Tabernacle). God describes how to build the vessels that will fill the Mishkan - including the ark, table, menorah, and sacrificial altar - as well as the Mishkan’s walls and curtains. [1] Triennial year 2 1: 26:1-3 · 3 p’sukim · 2: 26:4-6 · 3 p’sukim · 3: 26:7-11 · 5 p’sukim · 4: 26:12-14 · 3 p’sukim · 5: 26:15-21 · 7 p’sukim · 6: 26:22-25 · 4 p’sukim · 7: 26:26-30 · 5 p’sukim · maf: 26:26-30 · 5 p’sukim · or maf: 27:17-19 · 3 p’sukim · Haftarah: I Kings 5:26-6:13 · 20 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary American Jewish University Hertz Chumash: pp. 330 – 333 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 326 – 336) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 452 – 459 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 444 – 463) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 491 – 495 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 485 – 498) Board Meeting Thursday, February 8, 2024 Judaic Studies Next session: Thursday, February 15, 2024 @ 7:30pm Preempted on February 8 due to Monthly Board Meeting We will be reading the Torah portion Kedoshim, Leviticus/VaYikra chapters 19-20, together with three commentaries: one is from an Orthodox source, one from a Conservative source, and one from a Reform source.  Read ahead if you like!  But it’s not required. Here is an internet link to the Biblical text of Kedoshim on Sefaria:  https://www.sefaria.org/Leviticus.19.1-20.27?lang=bi&aliyot=1 Also a PDF file of the text of Kedoshim in Hebrew and English is attached. We will also be reading three commentaries, one from the Union of Orthodox Rabbis, one from the Conservative Jewish Theological Seminary, and one from the Reform movement.  (Note: Judy has changed which Conservative commentary we’re reading, because the most recent one was from a Shabbat that was Rosh Hodesh and the commentary was mostly about that; instead she went back a couple of years to one by Conservative Rabbi Daniel Nevins).  PDF files of all three of these commentaries are attached. Please join us!  It should be interesting. Rosh Chodesh Adar I 2024 / רֹאשׁ חוֹדֶשׁ אַדָר א׳ 5784 Start of month of Adar I (on leap years) on the Hebrew calendar 🌒 Rosh Chodesh Adar I for Hebrew Year 5784 begins at Sundown on Thursday, 8 February 2024 and ends at Nightfall on Saturday, 10 February 2024. Start of month of Adar I (on leap years) on the Hebrew calendar. Adar I (אַדָר א׳) is the 12th month of the Hebrew year, occurs only on leap years, has 30 days, and corresponds to February or March 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. Shabbat Times for Ontario, California, USA 🕯️ Candle lighting / הדלקת נרות Friday, February 9⋅5:10pm ✨ Havdalah (50 min) / הבדלה - 50 דקות Saturday, February 10⋅6:08pm Powered by Hebcal Shabbat Times Upcoming Services Shabbat Ma'ariv Service Friday, February 9, 2024 @ 7:30 pm Shabbat Shachrit Service Saturday, February 10, 2024 @ 9:30 am Zoom Links sent in separate email Friday afternoon. Please reply if you do not receive them. We are now incorporating guitar accompaniment with our Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv Parashat Mishpatim 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת מִּשְׁפָּטִים 10 February 2024 / 1 Adar I 5784 Parashat Mishpatim is the 18th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Exodus 21:1-24:18; Numbers 28:9-15 Triennial year 2 1: 22:4-8 · 5 p’sukim · 2: 22:9-12 · 4 p’sukim · 3: 22:13-18 · 6 p’sukim · 4: 22:19-26 · 8 p’sukim · 5: 22:27-23:5 · 9 p’sukim · 6: 23:6-13 · 8 p’sukim · 7: 23:14-19 · 6 p’sukim · maf*: Numbers 28:9-15 · 7 p’sukim · *Shabbat Rosh Chodesh Haftarah*: Isaiah 66:1-24 · 24 p’sukim  *Shabbat Rosh Chodesh Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria  OU Torah  Jewish Theological Seminary  American Jewish University Hertz Chumash: pp. 311 – 318 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 306 – 322) In-Person Hebrew School at Temple Sholom of Ontario Sunday, February 11, 2024 Hebrew School 10:00am - 12:00pm Preempted on February 4 as I will be out of town Join us as we learn about and discuss Shabbat Hebrew School at Temple Sholom of Ontario Sunday, February 18, 2024 Hebrew School 10:00am - 12:00pm Zoom Links sent out Saturday Evening after sundown Our Hebrew Class consists of two sessions: 10:00am - 10:40pm Learning Hebrew 10:50am - 11:30am Studying Torah and other related topics Next Miller Course Sunday, 11 February 2024, 11:45am - 12:45pm Module 3: Diversity Preempted on February 4 as I will be out of town *The titles in blue and underlined are "hyperlinks". 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D'var Torah on YouTube Parashat Mishpatim 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת מִּשְׁפָּטִים 10 February 2024 / 1 Adar I 5784 Parashat Mishpatim is the 18th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Exodus 21:1-24:18; Numbers 28:9-15 Mishpatim (“Laws”) recounts a series of God’s laws that Moses gives to the Israelites. These include laws about treatment of slaves, damages, loans, returning lost property, the Sabbath, the sabbatical year, holidays, and destroying idolatry. The portion ends as Moses ascends Mount Sinai for 40 days. [1] Triennial year 2 1: 22:4-8 · 5 p’sukim · 2: 22:9-12 · 4 p’sukim · 3: 22:13-18 · 6 p’sukim · 4: 22:19-26 · 8 p’sukim · 5: 22:27-23:5 · 9 p’sukim · 6: 23:6-13 · 8 p’sukim · 7: 23:14-19 · 6 p’sukim · maf*: Numbers 28:9-15 · 7 p’sukim · *Shabbat Rosh Chodesh Haftarah*: Isaiah 66:1-24 · 24 p’sukim  *Shabbat Rosh Chodesh Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria  OU Torah  Jewish Theological Seminary  American Jewish University Hertz Chumash: pp. 311 – 318 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 306 – 322) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 426 – 437 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 416 – 443) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 465 – 474 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 456 – 480) Parashá Mishpatim 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת מִּשְׁפָּטִים 10 de febrero de 2024 / 1 Adar I 5784 Parashat Mishpatim es la decimoctava porción semanal de la Torá en el ciclo judío anual de lectura de la Torá. Porción de la Torá: Éxodo 21:1-24:18; Números 28:9-15 Mishpatim (“Leyes”) relata una serie de leyes de Dios que Moisés da a los israelitas. Estas incluyen leyes sobre el trato a los esclavos, daños, préstamos, devolución de bienes perdidos, el sábado, el año sabático, los días festivos y la destrucción de la idolatría. La porción termina cuando Moisés asciende al monte Sinaí durante 40 días. [1] Trienal año 2 1: 22:4-8 · 5 pesukim · 2: 22:9-12 · 4 pesukim · 3: 22:13-18 · 6 pesukim · 4: 22:19-26 · 8 pesukim · 5: 22:27-23:5 · 9 pesukim · 6: 23:6-13 · 8 pesukim · 7: 23:14-19 · 6 pesukim · maf*: Números 28:9-15 · 7 p’sukim · *Shabbat Rosh Jodesh Haftará*: Isaías 66:1-24 · 24 p’sukim *Shabbat Rosh Jodesh Comentario y Divrei Torá Sefaria OU Torah Seminario Teológico Judío Universidad Judía Americana Hertz Chumash: págs. 311 – 318 Año Trienal 2 (Kriyah completa págs. 306 – 322) Artscroll Chumash: págs. 426 – 437 Trienal Año 2 (Kriyah completa págs. 416 – 443) Etz Jaim Jumash: págs. 465 – 474 Año Trienal 2 (Kriyah completa págs. 456 – 480) Primero que nada, feliz Rosh Jodesh. Este es uno de esos Shabatot que coinciden con el nuevo mes. Así que este Shabat somos doblemente bendecidos. Mishpatim continúa la promulgación de leyes después de que Moisés recibió los Diez Mandamientos. Los Diez Mandamientos sientan las bases para que Israel desarrolle un marco ético y moral como base para nuestra nueva religión. Después de obtener las instrucciones más importantes, ahora comenzamos a leer el resto de nuestra guía para vivir con integridad y humanidad. Considere el flujo de esta parte y la anterior. Primero Jetro, el suegro de Moisés, le da algunos sabios consejos sobre cómo delegar la responsabilidad de la adjudicación para que él y el proceso se vuelvan más eficientes. Allí tenemos una discusión sobre Moisés enseñando a sus discípulos principios importantes. Como si fuera el momento justo, ahora recibimos las enseñanzas más importantes, los Diez Mandamientos, seguidas de otras enseñanzas para reforzar nuestra ética y guiar a estos nuevos jueces. En Mishpatim, se nos indica cómo respetar a los esclavos y sirvientes contratados, las personas más vulnerables de nuestra sociedad. A esto le siguen reglas que protegen la santidad de la vida y la propiedad. Comenzamos así el camino hacia el desarrollo de una sociedad humana y respetuosa como modelo de cómo los seres humanos debemos tratarnos unos a otros.

Kabbalah Thought for this week "...[T]he most significant choice that each of us must make...[is] whether to follow the Evil Inclination--a force present and persuasive from the moment of human conception--or the Good Inclination, which does not express itself until a person is dthirteen years or age. A righteous individual...is one who does not put credence in the Evil Inclination, but rather waits for the arrival of the Good." Each day, Jews end their prayer service with Aleinu. There is an affirmation afterwards that is especially timely in addressing today's strife: "Do not fear sudden terror, or the destruction of the wicked when it comes (1). Plan a conspiracy and it will get annulled; speak your piece and it shall not stand, for God is with us (2). Even when you age, I remain unchanged; and even till your ripe old age, I shall endure. I created you and I shall bear you; I shall endure and rescue (3)." These verses express confidence in God's protection and are regarded as auguries of redemption. Proverbs 3:25 Do not fear an evildoer's intention, no matter how dangerous it seems. Isaiah 8:10 Let the enemies of Israel conspire and plan; they will not succeed Isaiah 46:4 God remains the eternal protector of Israel, even though we may have sinned. 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, 28 January 2024-Hebrew School & Miller Course Monday, 29 January 2024-Torah Study Thursday, 1 February 2024-Judaic Studies Friday & Saturday, 2 & 3 February 2024-Shabbat Services Thursday, 8 February 2024-Judaic Studies Friday & Saturday, 9 & 10 February 2024-Shabbat Services Sunday, 11 February 2024-Hebrew School & Miller Course Monday, 12 February 2024-Torah Study Thursday, 15 February 2024-Judaic Studies Friday & Saturday, 16 & 17 February 2024-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, January 28, 2024 9:00am - 2:00pm (Hebrew School 10:00am - 11:30am & Miller Course 11:45am - 12:45pm) Monday, January 29, 2023 9:30am - 2:00pm Thursday, February 1, 2024 - Tuesday, February 6, 2024 Out of Office Friday, February 9, 2024 2:00pm - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) Sunday, February 11, 2024 9:00am - 2:00pm (Hebrew School 10:00am - 11:30am & Miller Course 11:45am - 12:45pm) Monday, February 12, 2023 9:30am - 2:00pm (?) Friday, February 16, 2024 2:00pm - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) Sunday, February 18, 2024 9:00am - 2:00pm (Hebrew School 10:00am - 11:30am & Miller Course 11:45am - 12:45pm) Monday, February 19, 2023 9:30am - 2:00pm (?) (Subject to change. Please call for appointments) This week's 10-Minute Torah (3 February 2024): Parashat Yitro 5784 10-Minute Torah on YouTube Adult Torah Study Class Upcoming Session: Monday, January 29 at 7:30 pm PT Zoom Links sent in separate email Monday morning. Please reply if you do not receive them. Parashat Yitro 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת יִתְרוֹ 3 February 2024 / 24 Sh’vat 5784 D’var Torah on YouTube for Yitro 5784 Parashat Yitro is the 17th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Exodus 18:1-20:23 Yitro (“Jethro”) begins as Moses reunites with his father-in-law Yitro and accepts his advice to appoint judges who will help govern the Israelites. The Israelites prepare to encounter God at Mount Sinai. God descends amidst fire, smoke, thunder, and the blast of a shofar and gives the Ten Commandments. [1] Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria  OU Torah  Jewish Theological Seminary   American Jewish University Hertz Chumash: pp. 288 – 301 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 288 – 301) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 394 – 415 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 394 – 415) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 432 – 450 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 432 – 450) Next Session: Monday, February 12 at 7:30 pm PT Zoom Links sent in separate email Monday morning. Please reply if you do not receive them. Parashat Terumah 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת תְּרוּמָה 17 February 2024 / 8 Adar I 5784 Parashat Terumah is the 19th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Exodus 25:1-27:19 Terumah (“Donation”) opens as God tells Moses to collect donated materials in order to build a dwelling place for God called the Mishkan (Tabernacle). God describes how to build the vessels that will fill the Mishkan - including the ark, table, menorah, and sacrificial altar - as well as the Mishkan’s walls and curtains. [1] Triennial year 2 1: 26:1-3 · 3 p’sukim · 2: 26:4-6 · 3 p’sukim · 3: 26:7-11 · 5 p’sukim · 4: 26:12-14 · 3 p’sukim · 5: 26:15-21 · 7 p’sukim · 6: 26:22-25 · 4 p’sukim · 7: 26:26-30 · 5 p’sukim · maf: 26:26-30 · 5 p’sukim · or maf: 27:17-19 · 3 p’sukim · Haftarah: I Kings 5:26-6:13 · 20 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary American Jewish University Hertz Chumash: pp. 330 – 333 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 326 – 336) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 452 – 459 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 444 – 463) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 491 – 495 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 485 – 498) Judaic Studies Next session: Thursday, February 1, 2024 @ 7:30pm Those present voted that we would devote our next class to combining two things: (1)  studying part of Leviticus (va-Yikra), chapters 19:1 - 20:27 (Parshat Kedoshim), (2)  and then comparing/contrasting the points of view of three commentaries: from the Orthodox Union, the Jewish Theological Seminary (Conservative), and Reform Judaism.  Before class, it would be good if you could read the Torah portion (it’s just two chapters) and these three commentaries.  But, whether or not you read them, we will as usual put them on the screen for our discussion. For your convenience, I provide all of the individual links here: Here’s the link to the Torah portion Kedoshim in Sefaria:  https://www.sefaria.org/Leviticus.19.1-20.27?lang=bi&aliyot=1 Here’s the link to three Orthodox Union commentaries on Kedoshim from Rabbi Eliyahu Safran. https://outorah.org/series/3111?parsha=Kedoshim&size=30 Let’s agree to discuss only the first, “Loving Your Neighbor while Standing on One Foot.”  But feel free to read more. Here’s the link to several Jewish Theological Seminary commentaries on Kedoshim from the Jewish Theological Seminary: https://www.jtsa.edu/jts-torah-online/?parashah=kedoshim Let’s agree to discuss only the most recent, “Making God Holy,” by Amram Altzman.  But feel free to read more. Here’s the link to several Reform commentaries on Kedoshim. https://www.jtsa.edu/torah/making-god-holy/ Let’s agree to discuss only the most recent, “Finding Holiness,” by Barbara Weinstein.  But feel free to read more. For your information, the website maintained by HebCal has links to every Torah reading, to commentaries from various sources, and, at the end, a list of books on the particular Torah reading.  Here’s the link to the page in Hebcal for Kedoshim: https://www.hebcal.com/sedrot/kedoshim At the end of our next class, we will discuss whether to continue the discussion of Kedoshim, to go on and do text-and-commentaries on another Torah portion, or whether to go on to read selections from the runner-up topic, "The Wisdom of Ben Sira (Ecclesiasticus).”  A very brief introduction to “The Wisdom of Ben Sira,"  and the full text, may be found on Sefaria: https://www.sefaria.org/Ben_Sira?tab=contents Shabbat Times for Ontario, California, USA 🕯️ Candle lighting / הדלקת נרות Friday, February 2⋅5:03pm ✨ Havdalah (50 min) / הבדלה - 50 דקות Saturday, February 3⋅6:01pm Powered by Hebcal Shabbat Times Upcoming Services Shabbat Ma'ariv Service Friday, February 2, 2024 @ 7:30 pm Shabbat Shachrit Service Saturday, February 3, 2024 @ 9:30 am Zoom Links sent in separate email Friday afternoon. Please reply if you do not receive them. We are now incorporating guitar accompaniment with our Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv Parashat Yitro 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת יִתְרוֹ 3 February 2024 / 24 Sh’vat 5784 Parashat Yitro is the 17th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Exodus 18:1-20:23 Triennial year 2 Yitro is read in its entirety in 5784. See Full Kriyah. 1: 18:1-12 · 12 p’sukim · 2: 18:13-23 · 11 p’sukim · 3: 18:24-27 · 4 p’sukim · 4: 19:1-6 · 6 p’sukim · 5: 19:7-19 · 13 p’sukim · 6: 19:20-20:14 · 20 p’sukim · 7: 20:15-23 · 9 p’sukim · maf: 20:19-23 · 5 p’sukim · Haftarah for Ashkenazim: Isaiah 6:1-7:6, 9:5-6 · 21 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary American Jewish University Hertz Chumash: pp. 288 – 301 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 288 – 301) Shabbat Mevarchim Chodesh Adar I Saturday, February 3 Molad Adar I: Fri, 29 minutes and 5 chalakim after 21:00 The molad occurs when the moon has moved far enough from this position that a thin crescent of its illuminated surface becomes visible, marking the start of a new Jewish month. The Hebrew word molad (plural moladot) means birth , and it is also a generic term for New Moon, in the sense of that Moon is born again at the beginning of each lunar cycle. Rosh Chodesh Adar I 2024 / רֹאשׁ חוֹדֶשׁ אַדָר א׳ 5784 Start of month of Adar I (on leap years) on the Hebrew calendar 🌒 Rosh Chodesh Adar I for Hebrew Year 5784 begins at sundown on Thursday, 8 February 2024 and ends at nightfall on Saturday, 10 February 2024. Start of month of Adar I (on leap years) on the Hebrew calendar. Adar I (אַדָר א׳) is the 12th month of the Hebrew year, occurs only on leap years, has 30 days, and corresponds to February or March 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. Hebrew School at Temple Sholom of Ontario Sunday, February 11, 2024 Hebrew School 10:00am - 12:00pm Preempted on February 4 as I will be out of town Zoom Links sent out Saturday Evening after sundown Our Hebrew Class consists of two sessions: 10:00am - 10:40pm Learning Hebrew 10:50am - 11:30am Studying Torah and other related topics Next Miller Course Sunday, 11 February 2024, 11:45am - 12:45pm Module 3: Diversity Preempted on February 4 as I will be out of town *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 for Parashat Yitro 5784 Parashat Yitro is the 17th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Exodus 18:1-20:23 Yitro (“Jethro”) begins as Moses reunites with his father-in-law Yitro and accepts his advice to appoint judges who will help govern the Israelites. The Israelites prepare to encounter God at Mount Sinai. God descends amidst fire, smoke, thunder, and the blast of a shofar and gives the Ten Commandments. [1] Triennial year 2 Yitro is read in its entirety in 5784. Full Kriyah 1: 18:1-12 · 12 p’sukim · 2: 18:13-23 · 11 p’sukim · 3: 18:24-27 · 4 p’sukim · 4: 19:1-6 · 6 p’sukim · 5: 19:7-19 · 13 p’sukim · 6: 19:20-20:14 · 20 p’sukim · 7: 20:15-23 · 9 p’sukim · maf: 20:19-23 · 5 p’sukim · Haftarah for Ashkenazim: Isaiah 6:1-7:6, 9:5-6 · 21 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria  OU Torah  Jewish Theological Seminary   American Jewish University Hertz Chumash: pp. 288 – 301 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 288 – 301) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 394 – 415 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 394 – 415) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 432 – 450 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 432 – 450) This is the portion in which we get the Ten Commandments.  Since this is such a crucial part of the Torah, even though we read according to the Triennial portions, we read this Parashat in its entirety.  We are familiar with these commandments, the basis of our religion: One, true, God; No other Gods before us; Respect for God’s name; Shabbat; Honor parents; Don’t murder, steal or commit adultery; Don’t bear false witness; and don’t covet. We are also introduced—through Jetro, Moses’ father-in-law and now a disciple—to delegate responsibility for adjudicating issues.  Moses had been sitting in judgement himself, being Hashem’s prophet, and he would exhaust himself and thus perhaps not be at the top of his game as time went on.  He should share this responsibility with other elders to adjudicate smaller matters. Consider this an awesome decision.  For these righteous people to sit in judgement, one would expect  them to learn the laws. Thus by dissemination Israel would become familiar with our humane and righteous principles.  What better way to teach and learn? Parashat Yitró 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת יִתְרוֹ 3 de febrero de 2024/24 Sh'vat 5784 Parashat Yitro es la decimoséptima porción semanal de la Torá en el ciclo judío anual de lectura de la Torá. Porción de la Torá: Éxodo 18:1-20:23 Yitro (“Jethro”) comienza cuando Moisés se reúne con su suegro Yitro y acepta su consejo de nombrar jueces que ayudarán a gobernar a los israelitas. Los israelitas se preparan para encontrarse con Dios en el monte Sinaí. Dios desciende en medio del fuego, el humo, los truenos y el sonido del shofar y da los Diez Mandamientos. [1] Trienal año 2 Yitro se lee en su totalidad en 5784. Kriya completa 1: 18:1-12 · 12 pesukim · 2: 18:13-23 · 11 pesukim · 3: 18:24-27 · 4 pesukim · 4: 19:1-6 · 6 pesukim · 5: 19:7-19 · 13 pesukim · 6: 19:20-20:14 · 20 pesukim · 7: 20:15-23 · 9 pesukim · maf: 20:19-23 · 5 pesukim · Haftará para los Ashkenazim: Isaías 6:1-7:6, 9:5-6 · 21 p’sukim Comentario y Divrei Torá Sefaria OU Torah Seminario Teológico Judío Universidad Judía Americana Hertz Chumash: págs. 288 – 301 Trienal Año 2 (Kriyah completa págs. 288 – 301) Artscroll Chumash: págs. 394 – 415 Trienal Año 2 (Kriyah completa págs. 394 – 415) Etz Jaim Jumash: págs. 432 – 450 Año Trienal 2 (Kriyah completa págs. 432 – 450) Esta es la porción en la que recibimos los Diez Mandamientos. Dado que esta es una parte tan crucial de la Torá, aunque leamos de acuerdo con las porciones trienales, leemos esta Parashat en su totalidad. Conocemos estos mandamientos, base de nuestra religión: Uno, verdadero, Dios; No hay otros dioses antes que nosotros; Respeto por el nombre de Dios; Shabat; Honrar a los padres; No asesinar, robar ni cometer adulterio; No des falso testimonio; y no codicies. También se nos presenta, a través de Jetro, el suegro de Moisés y ahora discípulo, para delegar la responsabilidad de resolver problemas. Moisés había estado juzgando él mismo, siendo el profeta de Hashem, y se agotaría y, por lo tanto, tal vez no estaría en la cima de su juego con el paso del tiempo. Debería compartir esta responsabilidad con otros ancianos para resolver asuntos menores. Considere esto como una decisión increíble. Para que estas personas justas se sentaran a juzgar, uno esperaría que aprendieran las leyes. Así, mediante la difusión, Israel se familiarizaría con nuestros principios humanos y justos. ¿Qué mejor manera de enseñar y aprender?