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https://youtu.be/PdJgrDNIoQo 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 It is interesting to note that unlike other holidays and festivals, the Torah reading for the first two days of Sukkot (which are the same for both days, by the way) do not specifically deal with Sukkot. There is no precedent for Sukkot as there are during Rosh Hashana (birth of Isaac and the binding of Isaac) or Yom Kippur (instructions to Aaron, the first Cohen Gadol, to conduct the process). Rather, our reading discusses the process for observing the major holidays and festivals. If we were, however, to look for meaning beyond that, consider the symbolism of Sukkot. We build temporary, flimsy huts as a remembrance of the dwellings of our ancestors as they left Egypt for freedom and lived in these during the 40 years of living in Sinai. Consider the allusion to Hashem’s protection as we fulfill our part of the covenant through observing these events. This is how we continue to reaffirm our allegiance to Hashem and his Torah and as Hashem fulfills his promise of protection. Sukkot Chol ha-Moed Day 1 / סוּכּוֹת חוֹל הַמּוֹעֵד יוֹם א׳ Monday, 2 October 2023 / 17 Tishrei 5784 Torah Portion: Numbers 29:17-25, 29:17-22 1: Numbers 29:17-19 · 3 p’sukim · 2: Numbers 29:20-22 · 3 p’sukim · 3: Numbers 29:23-25 · 3 p’sukim · 4: Numbers 29:17-22 · 6 p’sukim · Sukkot Chol ha-Moed Day 2 / סוּכּוֹת חוֹל הַמּוֹעֵד יוֹם ב׳ Tuesday, 3 October 2023 / 18 Tishrei 5784 Torah Portion: Numbers 29:20-28, 29:20-25 1: Numbers 29:20-22 · 3 p’sukim · 2: Numbers 29:23-25 · 3 p’sukim · 3: Numbers 29:26-28 · 3 p’sukim · 4: Numbers 29:20-25 · 6 p’sukim · Sukkot Chol ha-Moed Day 3 / סוּכּוֹת חוֹל הַמּוֹעֵד יוֹם ג׳ Wednesday, 4 October 2023 / 19 Tishrei 5784 Torah Portion: Numbers 29:23-31, 29:23-28 1: Numbers 29:23-25 · 3 p’sukim · 2: Numbers 29:26-28 · 3 p’sukim · 3: Numbers 29:29-31 · 3 p’sukim · 4: Numbers 29:23-28 · 6 p’sukim · Sukkot Chol ha-Moed Day 4 / סוּכּוֹת חוֹל הַמּוֹעֵד יוֹם ד׳ Thursday, 5 October 2023 / 20 Tishrei 5784 Torah Portion: Numbers 29:26-34, 29:26-31 1: Numbers 29:26-28 · 3 p’sukim · 2: Numbers 29:29-31 · 3 p’sukim · 3: Numbers 29:32-34 · 3 p’sukim · 4: Numbers 29:26-31 · 6 p’sukim · Sukkot Final Day (Hoshana Raba) / סוּכּוֹת ז׳ (הוֹשַׁעְנָא רַבָּה) Friday, 6 October 2023 / 21 Tishrei 5784 Torah Portion: Numbers 29:26-34 1: Numbers 29:26-28 · 3 p’sukim · 2: Numbers 29:29-31 · 3 p’sukim · 3: Numbers 29:32-34 · 3 p’sukim · 4: Numbers 29:29-34 · 6 p’sukim · The readings for the Chol Ha-Moed days of Sukkot, the intermediate days, are a count of the offerings brough during the seven days of Sukkot, three days at a time. Sucot 2023 / סוּכּוֹת 5784 Fiesta de Casetas 🌿🍋 Sucot para el año hebreo 5784 comienza al atardecer del viernes 29 de septiembre de 2023 y finaliza al anochecer del viernes 6 de octubre de 2023. Sucot (hebreo: סוכות o סֻכּוֹת, sukkōt o sukkos, Fiesta de las Tiendas, Fiesta de los Tabernáculos) es una festividad bíblica que se celebra el día 15 del mes de Tishrei (de finales de septiembre a finales de octubre). Es uno de los tres festivales Shalosh regalim ordenados bíblicamente en los que a los judíos se les ordenó hacer una peregrinación al Templo en Jerusalén. Sucot I (en Shabat) / סוּכּוֹת יוֹם א׳ (בְּשַׁבָּת) Sábado 30 de septiembre de 2023 / 15 de Tishrei 5784 Porción de la Torá: Levítico 22:26-23:44; Números 29:12-16 1: Levítico 22:26-33 · 8 p’sukim · 2: Levítico 23:1-3 · 3 p’sukim · 3: Levítico 23:4-8 · 5 p’sukim · 4: Levítico 23:9-14 · 6 p’sukim · 5: Levítico 23:15-22 · 8 p’sukim · 6: Levítico 23:23-32 · 10 p’sukim · 7: Levítico 23:33-44 · 12 p’sukim · maf: Números 29:12-16 · 5 p’sukim · Haftará: Zacarías 14:1-21 · 21 p’sukim Sucot II / סוּכּוֹת ב׳ Domingo 1 de octubre de 2023 / 16 de Tishrei 5784 Porción de la Torá: Levítico 22:26-23:44; Números 29:12-16 1: Levítico 22:26-23:3 · 11 p’sukim · 2: Levítico 23:4-14 · 11 p’sukim · 3: Levítico 23:15-22 · 8 p’sukim · 4: Levítico 23:23-32 · 10 p’sukim · 5: Levítico 23:33-44 · 12 p’sukim · maf: Números 29:12-16 · 5 p’sukim · Haftará: I Reyes 8:2-21 · 20 p'sukim Es interesante notar que a diferencia de otras festividades y festivales, la lectura de la Torá para los dos primeros días de Sucot (que, por cierto, son las mismas para ambos días) no trata específicamente de Sucot. No hay precedentes para Sucot como los hay durante Rosh Hashaná (nacimiento de Isaac y atadura de Isaac) o Yom Kipur (instrucciones a Aarón, el primer Cohen Gadol, para conducir el proceso). Más bien, nuestra lectura analiza el proceso de observación de las principales festividades y festivales. Sin embargo, si buscáramos un significado más allá de eso, consideremos el simbolismo de Sucot. Construimos cabañas temporales y endebles como recuerdo de las viviendas de nuestros antepasados cuando abandonaron Egipto en busca de libertad y vivieron en ellas durante los 40 años de vida en el Sinaí. Considere la alusión a la protección de Hashem mientras cumplimos nuestra parte del pacto al observar estos eventos. Así es como continuamos reafirmando nuestra lealtad a Hashem y su Torá y mientras Hashem cumple su promesa de protección. Sucot Chol ha-Moed Día 1 / סוּכּוֹת חוֹל הַמּוֹעֵד יוֹם א׳ Lunes 2 de octubre de 2023 / 17 de Tishrei 5784 Porción de la Torá: Números 29:17-25, 29:17-22 1: Números 29:17-19 · 3 pesukim · 2: Números 29:20-22 · 3 pesukim · 3: Números 29:23-25 · 3 pesukim · 4: Números 29:17-22 · 6 pesukim · Sucot Chol ha-Moed Día 2 / סוּכּוֹת חוֹל הַמּוֹעֵד יוֹם ב׳ Martes 3 de octubre de 2023 / 18 de Tishrei 5784 Porción de la Torá: Números 29:20-28, 29:20-25 1: Números 29:20-22 · 3 pesukim · 2: Números 29:23-25 · 3 pesukim · 3: Números 29:26-28 · 3 pesukim · 4: Números 29:20-25 · 6 pesukim · Sucot Chol ha-Moed Día 3 / סוּכּוֹת חוֹל הַמּוֹעֵד יוֹם ג׳ Miércoles 4 de octubre de 2023 / 19 de Tishrei 5784 Porción de la Torá: Números 29:23-31, 29:23-28 1: Números 29:23-25 · 3 pesukim · 2: Números 29:26-28 · 3 pesukim · 3: Números 29:29-31 · 3 pesukim · 4: Números 29:23-28 · 6 pesukim · Sucot Chol ha-Moed Día 4 / סוּכּוֹת חוֹל הַמּוֹעֵד יוֹם ד׳ Jueves 5 de octubre de 2023 / 20 de Tishrei 5784 Porción de la Torá: Números 29:26-34, 29:26-31 1: Números 29:26-28 · 3 pesukim · 2: Números 29:29-31 · 3 pesukim · 3: Números 29:32-34 · 3 pesukim · 4: Números 29:26-31 · 6 pesukim · Día Final de Sucot (Hoshana Raba) / סוּכּוֹת ז׳ (הוֹשַׁעְנָא רַבָּה) Viernes 6 de octubre de 2023 / 21 de Tishrei 5784 Porción de la Torá: Números 29:26-34 1: Números 29:26-28 · 3 pesukim · 2: Números 29:29-31 · 3 pesukim · 3: Números 29:32-34 · 3 pesukim · 4: Números 29:29-34 · 6 pesukim · Las lecturas de los días Chol Ha-Moed de Sucot, los días intermedios, son un recuento de las ofrendas traídas durante los siete días de Sucot, tres días a la vez.

Kabbalah Thought for this week "A person's name establishes a profound link to his soul and essence. The letters that compose a name instill a particular set of attributes that comprise a person's nature." 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, 18 September 2023-Torah Study Thursday, 21 September 2023-Judaic Studies Friday & Saturday, 22 and 23 September 2023-This week's Shabbat services 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-Shemini Atzeret Services Saturday Evening & Sunday, 7 & 8 October 2023-Simchat Torah 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 17, 2023 9:00am - 2:00pm (Rosh Hashana II) Monday, September 18, 2023 9:30am - 1:00pm Friday, September 22, 2023 2:00pm - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat Shuva Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) Sunday, September 24, 2023 Erev Yom School 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) (Subject to change. Please call for appointments) This week's 10-Minute Torah (23 September 2023): Parashat Ha'azinu 5784 https://youtu.be/IKOQXmbUiC4 Adult Torah Study Class Next Session: Monday, September 18 at 7:30 pm PT Zoom Links sent in separate email Monday morning. Please reply if you do not receive them. Parashat Ha’azinu 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת הַאֲזִינוּ 23 September 2023 / 8 Tishrei 5784 Parashat Ha’azinu is the 53rd weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Deuteronomy 32:1-32:52 In Ha’azinu (“Listen”) , Moses recites a poem praising God and criticizing the sins of the Israelites. He describes the misfortunes that the Israelites will face and the damage God will ultimately wreak on their oppressors. The portion ends as God commands Moses to ascend Mount Nebo, where he is to die. [1] Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary American Jewish University Hertz Chumash: pp. 896 – 903 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 896 – 903) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 1100 – 1111 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 1100 – 1111) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 1185 – 1195 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 1185 – 1195) Judaic Studies Next session: Thursday, September 21, 2023 @ 7:30pm In Judaic Studies this coming Thursday, September 7, we will be discussing three selections (in English translation) from Howe and Greenberg’s Treasury of Yiddish Stories. Please read them ahead of time for our discussion. Last week’s discussion was spirited and enjoyable; let’s do it again! I. L. Peretz, “If Not Higher” Isaac Bashevis Singer, “The Little Shoemakers” Folk tales about Hershel Ostropelier The “Little Shoemakers” is lovely, but it’s 22 pages long, so be sure you leave time to read it. Shabbat/Yom Kippur Times for Ontario, California, USA Candle lighting / הדלקת נרות Friday, September 22⋅6:29 – 6:29pm Havdalah (50 min) / הבדלה - 50 דקות Saturday, September 23⋅7:23 – 7:23pm Candle lighting / הדלקת נרות Sunday, September 24⋅6:26 – 6:26pm Yom Kippur Havdalah (50 min) / הבדלה - 50 דקות Monday, September 25⋅7:25 – 7:25pm Yom Kippur Powered by Hebcal Shabbat Times Upcoming Services Shabbat Shuva Ma'ariv Service Friday, September 22, 2023 @ 7:30 pm Shabbat Shuva Shachrit Service Saturday, September 23, 2023 @ 9:30 am Kol Nidre/Erev Yom Kippur Service Sunday, September 25, 2023 @ 6:00 pm Yom Kippur Shachrit Service Monday, September 26, 2023 @ 9:30 am Special Children's session on Monday, September, 26, 2023 @ 10:35am - 11:50am Yom Kippur Mincha & Concluding Services Monday, September 26, 2023 @ 4:30 pm 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 Ha’azinu 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת הַאֲזִינוּ 23 September 2023 / 8 Tishrei 5784 Parashat Ha’azinu is the 53rd weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Deuteronomy 32:1-32:52 In Ha’azinu (“Listen”) , Moses recites a poem praising God and criticizing the sins of the Israelites. He describes the misfortunes that the Israelites will face and the damage God will ultimately wreak on their oppressors. The portion ends as God commands Moses to ascend Mount Nebo, where he is to die. [1] Triennial year 2 1: 32:1-6 · 6 p’sukim · 2: 32:7-12 · 6 p’sukim · 3: 32:13-18 · 6 p’sukim · 4: 32:19-28 · 10 p’sukim · 5: 32:29-39 · 11 p’sukim · 6: 32:40-43 · 4 p’sukim · 7: 32:44-52 · 9 p’sukim · maf: 32:48-52 · 5 p’sukim · Haftarah for Ashkenazim*: Hosea 14:2-10; Joel 2:15-27 · 22 p’sukim *Shabbat Shuva (with Ha'azinu) Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary American Jewish University Hertz Chumash: pp. 896 – 903 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 896 – 903) *Note that we are now doing the Triennial reading for our Shabbat Torah services. 5784 is Triennial Year 2 Hebrew School at Temple Sholom of Ontario Hebrew School is starting up again on Sundays in October! Watch this space for more information on the dates and times and the new format. High Holidays: Venue for services Shabbat Shuva Ma’ariv Friday, September 22, 2023 7:30pm – 8:45pm Shabbat Shuva Shaharit Saturday, September 23, 2023 9:30am – 12:00pm 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 Tzom Gedaliah 2023 / צוֹם גְּדַלְיָה 5784 Fast of the Seventh Month ✡️ Tzom Gedaliah for Hebrew Year 5784 occurs at dawn on Monday, 18 September 2023. The Fast of Gedalia (Hebrew: צוֹם גְּדַלְיָּה), also spelled Gedaliah, is a Jewish fast day from dawn until dusk to lament the assassination of the righteous governor of Judah of that name, which ended Jewish rule following the destruction of the First Temple. Like other minor fasts, Tzom Gedaliah begins at dawn (first light) and ends at nightfall (full dark). 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. 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 *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 Ha’azinu 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת הַאֲזִינוּ 23 September 2023 / 8 Tishrei 5784 https://youtu.be/IKOQXmbUiC4 Parashat Ha’azinu is the 53rd weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Deuteronomy 32:1-32:52 In Ha’azinu (“Listen”) , Moses recites a poem praising God and criticizing the sins of the Israelites. He describes the misfortunes that the Israelites will face and the damage God will ultimately wreak on their oppressors. The portion ends as God commands Moses to ascend Mount Nebo, where he is to die. [1] Triennial year 2 1: 32:1-6 · 6 p’sukim · 2: 32:7-12 · 6 p’sukim · 3: 32:13-18 · 6 p’sukim · 4: 32:19-28 · 10 p’sukim · 5: 32:29-39 · 11 p’sukim · 6: 32:40-43 · 4 p’sukim · 7: 32:44-52 · 9 p’sukim · maf: 32:48-52 · 5 p’sukim · Haftarah for Ashkenazim*: Hosea 14:2-10; Joel 2:15-27 · 22 p’sukim *Shabbat Shuva (with Ha'azinu) Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary American Jewish University Hertz Chumash: pp. 896 – 903 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 896 – 903) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 1100 – 1111 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 1100 – 1111) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 1185 – 1195 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 1185 – 1195) Once again, Moses addresses the new generation of Israel who will conquer and settle the Promises Land with a dire warning. This time, it is in the form of a “song”. Songs in the Torah are a little different than how we think of them present day. Moses’ song is laid out as two columns, to show that the future is tentative. Yes, unfortunately generations later will take their success and prosperity for granted and stray from Hashem’s commandments. Considering Israel’s temperament, it seems to be inevitable, so it’s almost as if Moses want to go on record. And as Moses prophesized, so did it come to pass. But is this relevant today? Consider that idolatry is not just worshipping objects of stone or wood, or bowing down to heavenly bodies. Today’s gods can be money and power. It is the worship of these things that will lead us astray. To ignore ethics for that extra dollar, or lie so we can be in charge can be very tempting. So it is very timely that this warning coincides with our High Holidays, the time of year that we examine ourselves. It is also efficacious that we recite “Ashamru” and the “Al Heits” so that we are aware of anything and everything that we may have done, and also to make us aware to be careful in our lives. May you all be inscribed and sealed in the Book of Life. Parashat Haazinu 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת הַאֲזִינוּ 23 de septiembre de 2023 / 8 de Tishrei 5784 https://youtu.be/IKOQXmbUiC4 Parashat Haazinu es la 53ª porción semanal de la Torá en el ciclo anual judío de lectura de la Torá. Porción de la Torá: Deuteronomio 32:1-32:52 En Ha’azinu (“Escucha”), Moisés recita un poema alabando a Dios y criticando los pecados de los israelitas. Describe las desgracias que enfrentarán los israelitas y el daño que Dios finalmente causará a sus opresores. La porción termina cuando Dios le ordena a Moisés que ascienda al monte Nebo, donde morirá. [1] Trienal año 2 1: 32:1-6 · 6 pesukim · 2: 32:7-12 · 6 pesukim · 3: 32:13-18 · 6 pesukim · 4: 32:19-28 · 10 pesukim · 5: 32:29-39 · 11 pesukim · 6: 32:40-43 · 4 pesukim · 7: 32:44-52 · 9 pesukim · maf: 32:48-52 · 5 pesukim · Haftará para los asquenazíes*: Oseas 14:2-10; Joel 2:15-27 · 22 p’sukim *Shabbat Shuvá (con Ha'azinu) Comentario y Divrei Torá Sefaria OU Torah Seminario Teológico Judío Universidad Judía Americana Hertz Chumash: págs. 896 – 903 Año trienal 1 (Kriyah completa págs. 896 – 903) Artscroll Chumash: págs. 1100 – 1111 Año trienal 1 (Kriyah completa págs. 1100 – 1111) Etz Jaim Jumash: págs. 1185 – 1195 Año Trienal 1 (Kriyah completa págs. 1185 – 1195) Una vez más, Moisés se dirige a la nueva generación de Israel que conquistará y colonizará la Tierra Prometida con una terrible advertencia. Esta vez tiene forma de “canción”. Las canciones de la Torá son un poco diferentes de cómo pensamos en ellas hoy en día. El cántico de Moisés está dispuesto en dos columnas, para mostrar que el futuro es provisional. Sí, lamentablemente las generaciones posteriores darán por sentado su éxito y prosperidad y se desviarán de los mandamientos de Hashem. Considerando el temperamento de Israel, parece inevitable, por lo que es casi como si Moisés quisiera dejar constancia de ello. Y como Moisés profetizó, así sucedió. ¿Pero es esto relevante hoy? Considere que la idolatría no es sólo adorar objetos de piedra o madera, o inclinarse ante los cuerpos celestes. Los dioses de hoy pueden ser el dinero y el poder. Es la adoración de estas cosas lo que nos desviará. Ignorar la ética por ese dólar extra, o mentir para poder estar a cargo puede ser muy tentador. Por eso es muy oportuno que esta advertencia coincida con nuestras Fiestas Mayores, la época del año en la que nos examinamos. También es eficaz que recitemos “Ashamru” y los “Al Heits” para que seamos conscientes de todo lo que hayamos hecho, y también para que seamos conscientes de que debemos tener cuidado en nuestras vidas. Que todos vosotros seáis inscritos y sellados en el Libro de la Vida.

Kabbalah Thought for this week "The Creation process, the Zohar explains, began in a state of utter chaos. We can attain the ability to remove chaso from our lives...(and) begin to grasp the hidden spiritual truth that chaso is really opportunity for bringing order and fulfillment." Announcements -Office Hours -This week’s 10-Minute -Events -Candle Lighting Times for Shabbat (Ontario, CA) -Shabbat Services -School Calendar Sunday, 10 September 2023-Children's Hebrew Class -Miller Course, Introduction to Judaism Monday, 11 September 2023-Torah Study Thursday, 14 September 2023-Judaic Studies Friday, Saturday & Sunday, 15, 16 and 17 September 2023-Rosh Hashana Services Monday, 18 September 2023-Torah Study Thursday, 21 September 2023-Judaic Studies Friday & Saturday, 22 and 23 September 2023-This week's Shabbat services Sunday, 24 September 2023-Hebrew School (?) -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 *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 10, 2023 - 9:00am - 2:00pm (Children's Beginning Hebrew @ 10:00am & Miller Courses @ 11:00am & 12:00noon) Monday, September 11, 2023 - 10:00am - 12:00pm (Beit Din in LA @ 1:00pm) Thursday, September 14, 2023 - 2:00pm - 7:00pm (Board Meeting @ 7:00pm) Friday, September 15, 2023 2:00pm - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat/Rosh Hashana Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) Sunday, September 17, 2023 - 9:30am - 2:00pm Rosh Hashana II Shacharit Monday, September 18, 2023 - 9:30am - 1:00pm Friday, September 22, 2023 2:00pm - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) Sunday, September 24, 2023 9:00am - 2:00pm (Hebrew School) 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) (Subject to change. Please call for appointments) This week's 10-Minute Torah (16 September 2023): Parashat Rosh Hashanah 5784 https://youtu.be/e42a2h0Pu6M Adult Torah Study Class Next Session: Monday, September 11 at 7:30 pm PT Zoom Links sent in separate email Monday morning. Please reply if you do not receive them. Rosh Hashana 2023 / רֹאשׁ הַשָּׁנָה 5784 The Jewish New Year 🍏🍯 Rosh Hashana for Hebrew Year 5784 begins at sundown on Friday, 15 September 2023 and ends at nightfall on Sunday, 17 September 2023. Rosh Hashanah (Hebrew: ראש השנה), (literally “head of the year”), is the Jewish New Year. It is the first of the High Holidays or Yamim Noraim (“Days of Awe”), celebrated ten days before Yom Kippur. Rosh Hashanah is observed on the first two days of Tishrei, the seventh month of the Hebrew calendar. It is described in the Torah as יום תרועה (Yom Teruah, a day of sounding [the Shofar]). Rosh Hashana I (on Shabbat) / רֹאשׁ הַשָּׁנָה יוֹם א׳ (בְּשַׁבָּת) Saturday, 16 September 2023 / 1 Tishrei 5784 Torah Portion: Genesis 21:1-34; Numbers 29:1-6 Haftarah: I Samuel 1:1-2:10 · 38 p’sukim Rosh Hashana II / רֹאשׁ הַשָּׁנָה ב׳ Sunday, 17 September 2023 / 2 Tishrei 5784 Torah Portion: Genesis 22:1-24; Numbers 29:1-6 Haftarah: Jeremiah 31:1-19 · 19 p’sukim Judaic Studies Next session: Thursday, September 21, 2023 @ 7:30pm Preempted for Board Meeting on September 14 In Judaic Studies this coming Thursday, September 7, we will be discussing three selections (in English translation) from Howe and Greenberg’s Treasury of Yiddish Stories. Please read them ahead of time for our discussion. Last week’s discussion was spirited and enjoyable; let’s do it again! I. L. Peretz, “If Not Higher” Isaac Bashevis Singer, “The Little Shoemakers” Folk tales about Hershel Ostropelier The “Little Shoemakers” is lovely, but it’s 22 pages long, so be sure you leave time to read it. Rosh Hashana 2023 / רֹאשׁ הַשָּׁנָה 5784 The Jewish New Year 🍏🍯 Rosh Hashana for Hebrew Year 5784 begins at sundown on Friday, 15 September 2023 and ends at nightfall on Sunday, 17 September 2023. Rosh Hashanah (Hebrew: ראש השנה), (literally “head of the year”), is the Jewish New Year. It is the first of the High Holidays or Yamim Noraim (“Days of Awe”), celebrated ten days before Yom Kippur. Rosh Hashanah is observed on the first two days of Tishrei, the seventh month of the Hebrew calendar. It is described in the Torah as יום תרועה (Yom Teruah, a day of sounding [the Shofar]). Shabbat/Rosh Hashanah Times for Ontario, California, USA Candle lighting / הדלקת נרות Friday, September 15⋅6:39 – 6:39pm Havdalah (50 min) / הבדלה - 50 דקות Saturday, September 16⋅7:33 – 7:33pm Powered by Hebcal Shabbat Times Upcoming Services Shabbat/Rosh Hashana I Ma'ariv Service Friday, September 15, 2023 @ 7:30 pm Shabbat/Rosh Hashana I Shachrit Service Saturday, September 16, 2023 @ 9:30 am Rosh Hashana II Shachrit Service Sunday, September 17, 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 Rosh Hashana I (on Shabbat) / רֹאשׁ הַשָּׁנָה יוֹם א׳ (בְּשַׁבָּת) Saturday, 16 September 2023 / 1 Tishrei 5784 Rosh Hashana II / רֹאשׁ הַשָּׁנָה ב׳ Sunday, 17 September 2023 / 2 Tishrei 5784 Rosh Hashanah (Hebrew: ראש השנה), (literally “head of the year”), is the Jewish New Year. It is the first of the High Holidays or Yamim Noraim (“Days of Awe”), celebrated ten days before Yom Kippur. Rosh Hashanah is observed on the first two days of Tishrei, the seventh month of the Hebrew calendar. It is described in the Torah as יום תרועה (Yom Teruah, a day of sounding [the Shofar]). Rosh Hashana I (on Shabbat) / רֹאשׁ הַשָּׁנָה יוֹם א׳ (בְּשַׁבָּת) Saturday, 16 September 2023 / 1 Tishrei 5784 Torah Portion: Genesis 21:1-34; Numbers 29:1-6 1: Genesis 21:1-4 · 4 p’sukim · 2: Genesis 21:5-8 · 4 p’sukim · 3: Genesis 21:9-12 · 4 p’sukim · 4: Genesis 21:13-17 · 5 p’sukim · 5: Genesis 21:18-21 · 4 p’sukim · 6: Genesis 21:22-27 · 6 p’sukim · 7: Genesis 21:28-34 · 7 p’sukim · maf: Numbers 29:1-6 · 6 p’sukim · Haftarah: I Samuel 1:1-2:10 · 38 p’sukim Rosh Hashana II / רֹאשׁ הַשָּׁנָה ב׳ Sunday, 17 September 2023 / 2 Tishrei 5784 Torah Portion: Genesis 22:1-24; Numbers 29:1-6 1: Genesis 22:1-3 · 3 p’sukim · 2: Genesis 22:4-8 · 5 p’sukim · 3: Genesis 22:9-14 · 6 p’sukim · 4: Genesis 22:15-19 · 5 p’sukim · 5: Genesis 22:20-24 · 5 p’sukim · maf: Numbers 29:1-6 · 6 p’sukim · Haftarah: Jeremiah 31:1-19 · 19 p’sukim *Note that we are now doing the Triennial reading for our Shabbat Torah services. 5784 is Triennial Year 2 Hebrew School at Temple Sholom of Ontario Hebrew School is starting up again on Sunday, September 24! Watch this space for more information on the new format. Children's Beginning Hebrew Class Sunday, September 17, 2023 10:00am -10:45am Please contact us for further details and information To teach Hebrew to those just entering Hebrew school or would like a refresher. Miller Course: Introduction to Judaism Next Session: Sunday, September 17, 2023 11:00am - 12:00noon Module 16: Antisemitism 12:00noon - 1:00pm Module 17: Israel Your Jewish Journey Starts at Miller Intro to Judaism Welcome to the Miller Intro to Judaism Program! We invite you to explore Judaism with us. Whether you are in an interfaith relationship, re-discovering your Jewish heritage, or seek to convert to Judaism, we are here to support your journey. The core of the Miller Introduction to Judaism Program is an 18-week course that surveys Jewish living and practice, including history, ritual, culture, texts, and values. Classes are designed to be highly interactive, with much time for discussion and questions, and include personalized instruction in reading Hebrew. High Holidays: Venue for services Erev Rosh Hashanah 1 Friday, September 15, 2023 7:30pm – 9:00pm Rosh Hashanah 1 Saturday, September 16, 2023 9:30am – 12:30pm Rosh Hashanah 2 Sunday, September 17, 2023 9:30am – 12:30pm Shabbat Shuva Ma’ariv Friday, September 22, 2023 7:30pm – 8:45pm Shabbat Shuva Shaharit Saturday, September 23, 2023 9:30am – 12:00pm 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 Tzom Gedaliah 2023 / צוֹם גְּדַלְיָה 5784 Fast of the Seventh Month ✡️ Tzom Gedaliah for Hebrew Year 5784 occurs at dawn on Monday, 18 September 2023. The Fast of Gedalia (Hebrew: צוֹם גְּדַלְיָּה), also spelled Gedaliah, is a Jewish fast day from dawn until dusk to lament the assassination of the righteous governor of Judah of that name, which ended Jewish rule following the destruction of the First Temple. Like other minor fasts, Tzom Gedaliah begins at dawn (first light) and ends at nightfall (full dark). 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. 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”). *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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Rosh Hashana 2023 / רֹאשׁ הַשָּׁנָה 5784 The Jewish New Year 🍏🍯 https://youtu.be/e42a2h0Pu6M Rosh Hashana for Hebrew Year 5784 begins at sundown on Friday, 15 September 2023 and ends at nightfall on Sunday, 17 September 2023. L'shana Tova U'metuka (שנה טובה ומתוקה), meaning, for a sweet new year. Rosh Hashanah (Hebrew: ראש השנה), (literally “head of the year”), is the Jewish New Year. It is the first of the High Holidays or Yamim Noraim (“Days of Awe”), celebrated ten days before Yom Kippur. Rosh Hashanah is observed on the first two days of Tishrei, the seventh month of the Hebrew calendar. It is described in the Torah as יום תרועה (Yom Teruah, a day of sounding [the Shofar]). Rosh Hashana I (on Shabbat) / רֹאשׁ הַשָּׁנָה יוֹם א׳ (בְּשַׁבָּת) Saturday, 16 September 2023 / 1 Tishrei 5784 Torah Portion: Genesis 21:1-34; Numbers 29:1-6 1: Genesis 21:1-4 · 4 p’sukim · 2: Genesis 21:5-8 · 4 p’sukim · 3: Genesis 21:9-12 · 4 p’sukim · 4: Genesis 21:13-17 · 5 p’sukim · 5: Genesis 21:18-21 · 4 p’sukim · 6: Genesis 21:22-27 · 6 p’sukim · 7: Genesis 21:28-34 · 7 p’sukim · maf: Numbers 29:1-6 · 6 p’sukim · Haftarah: I Samuel 1:1-2:10 · 38 p’sukim As Rosh Hashannah coincides with Shabbat this year, our Torah reading is divided into seven aliyot instead of the usual five. Our portion is taken from Genesis and recounts the birth of Isaac, the next in line to continue this new concept of ethical monotheism and being Hashem’s light to the nations. The traditional reason cited is that Isaac was conceived on Rosh Hashannah. This was the promise by Hashem to Abraham and Sarah that they would have a son to continue their work. Consider that this denotes other beginnings as well. It has been said that the world was created during Rosh Hashannah. Since the previously barren Sarah gets pregnant at the young age of 89 (age is just a number, right?) wouldn’t this also be the birth of what we now call Judaism? Abraham and Sara had the spiritual discovery that led them to Hashem. Now they have son whose lineage will continue their dream. From this beginning, we’ve seen how Judaism has become what one rabbi called our civilization. Rosh Hashana II / רֹאשׁ הַשָּׁנָה ב׳ Sunday, 17 September 2023 / 2 Tishrei 5784 Torah Portion: Genesis 22:1-24; Numbers 29:1-6 1: Genesis 22:1-3 · 3 p’sukim · 2: Genesis 22:4-8 · 5 p’sukim · 3: Genesis 22:9-14 · 6 p’sukim · 4: Genesis 22:15-19 · 5 p’sukim · 5: Genesis 22:20-24 · 5 p’sukim · maf: Numbers 29:1-6 · 6 p’sukim · Haftarah: Jeremiah 31:1-19 · 19 p’sukim The Torah reading for the second day recounts the “Akeidah”, the binding of Isaac. The obvious connection of this, the tenth and final trial of Abraham would be the relationship to the shofar, or ram’s horn. Hashem tested Abraham by asking him to offer his only Isaac on an altar. As both Abraham and Isaac were ready to follow through, an angel stayed Abraham’s hand. Instead, they saw a ram in a thicket nearby and offered that instead. The shofar is our honor to that ram. The other connection is the idea of repentance. We should all seek to offer our sincere regrets for our sins the previous year. Notice the verbiage, “Abraham and Isaac”. Yes, Isaac went willingly. If you “do the math” from the discussion of the age of Sara when she died in the following portion, Abraham was 137 years old at the time and that would have made Isaac 37. Isaac could have easily overpowered his aged father, but instead as an offering for Hashem went along with it. Some rabbis have suggested that when we fast for Yom Kippur, we are burning our own excess body fat for energy. In this way, we, too, are offering a part of us to Hashem as an offering, besides our sincere offering of prayers. Rosh Hashaná 2023 / רֹאשׁ הַשָּׁנָה 5784 El año nuevo judío 🍏🍯 Rosh Hashaná para el año hebreo 5784 comienza al atardecer del viernes 15 de septiembre de 2023 y finaliza al anochecer del domingo 17 de septiembre de 2023. Rosh Hashaná (hebreo: ראש השנה), (literalmente “cabeza del año”), es el Año Nuevo judío. Es la primera de las Altas Fiestas o Yamim Noraim (“Días de Pavor”), celebrada diez días antes de Yom Kipur. Rosh Hashaná se celebra los dos primeros días de Tishrei, el séptimo mes del calendario hebreo. Se describe en la Torá como יום תרועה (Yom Teruah, un día de sonido [el Shofar]). Rosh Hashaná I (en Shabat) / רֹאשׁ הַשָּׁנָה יוֹם א׳ (בְּשַׁבָּת) Sábado 16 de septiembre de 2023 / 1 de Tishrei 5784 Porción de la Torá: Génesis 21:1-34; Números 29:1-6 1: Génesis 21:1-4 · 4 p’sukim · 2: Génesis 21:5-8 · 4 p’sukim · 3: Génesis 21:9-12 · 4 p’sukim · 4: Génesis 21:13-17 · 5 p’sukim · 5: Génesis 21:18-21 · 4 p’sukim · 6: Génesis 21:22-27 · 6 p’sukim · 7: Génesis 21:28-34 · 7 p’sukim · maf: Números 29:1-6 · 6 p’sukim · Haftará: I Samuel 1:1-2:10 · 38 p'sukim Como Rosh Hashaná coincide con Shabat este año, nuestra lectura de la Torá se divide en siete aliot en lugar de las cinco habituales. Nuestra porción está tomada del Génesis y relata el nacimiento de Isaac, el siguiente en la línea de continuar con este nuevo concepto de monoteísmo ético y de ser la luz de Hashem para las naciones. La razón tradicional citada es que Isaac fue concebido en Rosh Hashaná. Esta fue la promesa de Hashem a Abraham y Sara de que tendrían un hijo para continuar su trabajo. Considere que esto denota otros comienzos también. Se ha dicho que el mundo fue creado durante Rosh Hashaná. Dado que Sara, anteriormente estéril, queda embarazada a la temprana edad de 89 años (la edad es solo un número, ¿verdad?), ¿no sería esto también el nacimiento de lo que ahora llamamos judaísmo? Abraham y Sara tuvieron el descubrimiento espiritual que los llevó a Hashem. Ahora tienen un hijo cuyo linaje continuará su sueño. Desde este principio, hemos visto cómo el judaísmo se ha convertido en lo que un rabino llamó nuestra civilización. L'shana Tova U'metuka es decir, para un dulce año nuevo. Rosh Hashaná II / רֹאשׁ הַשָּׁנָה ב׳ Domingo 17 de septiembre de 2023 / 2 de Tishrei 5784 Porción de la Torá: Génesis 22:1-24; Números 29:1-6 1: Génesis 22:1-3 · 3 p’sukim · 2: Génesis 22:4-8 · 5 p’sukim · 3: Génesis 22:9-14 · 6 p’sukim · 4: Génesis 22:15-19 · 5 p’sukim · 5: Génesis 22:20-24 · 5 p’sukim · maf: Números 29:1-6 · 6 p’sukim · Haftará: Jeremías 31:1-19 · 19 p’sukim La lectura de la Torá del segundo día relata la “Akeidah”, la atadura de Isaac. La conexión obvia de esta, la décima y última prueba de Abraham, sería la relación con el shofar, o cuerno de carnero. Hashem puso a prueba a Abraham pidiéndole que ofreciera a su único Isaac en un altar. Cuando tanto Abraham como Isaac estaban listos para seguir adelante, un ángel detuvo la mano de Abraham. En cambio, vieron un carnero en un matorral cercano y se lo ofrecieron. El shofar es nuestro honor para ese carnero. La otra conexión es la idea del arrepentimiento. Todos deberíamos tratar de ofrecer nuestro más sincero arrepentimiento por nuestros pecados del año anterior. Note la palabrería, "Abraham e Isaac". Sí, Isaac fue de buena gana. Si “haces los cálculos” de la discusión sobre la edad de Sara cuando murió en la siguiente porción, Abraham tenía 137 años en ese momento y eso habría hecho que Isaac tuviera 37. Isaac podría haber vencido fácilmente a su anciano padre, pero en lugar de eso, Isaac tenía 37 años. como ofrenda a Hashem iba junto con él. Algunos rabinos han sugerido que cuando ayunamos en Yom Kipur, quemamos nuestro exceso de grasa corporal para obtener energía. De esta manera, nosotros también ofrecemos una parte de nosotros a Hashem como ofrenda, además de nuestra sincera ofrenda de oraciones.

Kabbalah Thought for this week "The Zohar teaches that we learn that our primary purpose in life is to complete and perfect creation through our own spiritual transformation and growth." Announcements -Office Hours -This week’s 10-Minute -Events -Candle Lighting Times for Shabbat (Ontario, CA) -Shabbat Services -School Calendar Sunday, 3 September 2023-Children's Hebrew Class -Miller Course, Introduction to Judaism (May be preempted for the Labor Day holiday) Monday, 4 September 2023-Labor Day (Office Closed) Thursday, 7 September 2023-Judaic Studies Friday & Saturday, 8 and 9 September 2023-This week's Shabbat services Saturday, 9 September 2023- S'lichot Sunday, 10 September 2023-Children's Hebrew Class -Miller Course, Introduction to Judaism Monday, 11 September 2023-Torah Study Thursday, 14 September 2023-Judaic Studies Friday, Saturday & Sunday, 15, 16 and 17 September 2023-Rosh Hashana Services Monday, 18 September 2023-Torah Study Thursday, 21 September 2023-Judaic Studies Friday & Saturday, 22 and 23 September 2023-This week's 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 10, 2023 - 9:00am - 2:00pm (Children's Beginning Hebrew @ 10:00am & Miller Courses @ 11:00am & 12:00noon) Thursday, September 14, 2023 - 2:00pm - 7:00pm (Board Meeting @ 7:00pm) Friday, September 15, 2023 2:00pm - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat/Rosh Hashana Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) Sunday, September 17, 2023 - 9:30am - 2:00pm Rosh Hashana II Shacharit Monday, September 18, 2023 - 9:30am - 1:00pm Friday, September 22, 2023 2:00pm - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) Sunday, September 24, 2023 9:00am - 2:00pm (Hebrew School) (Subject to change. Please call for appointments) This week's 10-Minute Torah (9 September 2023): Parashat Nitzavim-Vayeileh 5783 https://youtu.be/B49gD246ib0 Adult Torah Study Class Next Session: Monday, September 11 at 7:30 pm PT Zoom Links sent in separate email Monday morning. Please reply if you do not receive them. Rosh Hashana 2023 / רֹאשׁ הַשָּׁנָה 5784 The Jewish New Year 🍏🍯 Rosh Hashana for Hebrew Year 5784 begins at sundown on Friday, 15 September 2023 and ends at nightfall on Sunday, 17 September 2023. Rosh Hashanah (Hebrew: ראש השנה), (literally “head of the year”), is the Jewish New Year. It is the first of the High Holidays or Yamim Noraim (“Days of Awe”), celebrated ten days before Yom Kippur. Rosh Hashanah is observed on the first two days of Tishrei, the seventh month of the Hebrew calendar. It is described in the Torah as יום תרועה (Yom Teruah, a day of sounding [the Shofar]). Rosh Hashana I (on Shabbat) / רֹאשׁ הַשָּׁנָה יוֹם א׳ (בְּשַׁבָּת) Saturday, 16 September 2023 / 1 Tishrei 5784 Torah Portion: Genesis 21:1-34; Numbers 29:1-6 Haftarah: I Samuel 1:1-2:10 · 38 p’sukim Rosh Hashana II / רֹאשׁ הַשָּׁנָה ב׳ Sunday, 17 September 2023 / 2 Tishrei 5784 Torah Portion: Genesis 22:1-24; Numbers 29:1-6 Haftarah: Jeremiah 31:1-19 · 19 p’sukim Judaic Studies Next session: Thursday, September 14, 2023 @ 7:30pm In Judaic Studies, the next thing we’ll be reading are selections from the book of English translations of Yiddish short fiction, Irving Howe and Eliezer Greenberg, A Treasury of Yiddish Stories. Please read the five stories listed below before our discussion in Zoom class on Thursday, August 31, 7:30 PM. If you have any edition of the book, these stories are in it. If you don’t have the book, we attach electronic copies. 1. Sholom Aleichem, “Dreyfus in Kasrilevke” 2. I. L. Peretz, “Ne’ilah in Gehenna” 3. I. L. Peretz, “If Not Higher” 4. R. Nachman of Bratzlav, “Tale of the Candelabrum” 4. Abraham Reisen, “The Poor Community” For background of the first two stories, you may wish to look at: https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/the-dreyfus-affair/ https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/neilah-service/ and, for “Gehenna,” https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/heaven-and-hell-in-jewish-tradition/ Shabbat Times for Ontario, California, USA Candle lighting / הדלקת נרות Friday, September 8⋅6:46 – 6:46pm Havdalah (50 min) / הבדלה - 50 דקות Saturday, September 9⋅7:53 – 7:53pm Powered by Hebcal Shabbat Times Upcoming Services Shabbat Ma'ariv Service Friday, September 8, 2023 @ 7:30 pm Shabbat Shachrit Service Saturday, September 9, 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 Nitzavim-Vayeilech 5783 / פָּרָשַׁת נִצָּבִים־וַיֵּלֶךְ 9 September 2023 / 23 Elul 5783 Parashat Nitzavim-Vayeilech is the 51st and 52nd weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Deuteronomy 29:9-31:30 In Nitzavim (“Standing”), Moses addresses the Israelites, emphasizing the importance of following God’s covenant and of not worshiping other gods. He describes the process of repentance and returning to God, and stresses that God’s commandments are achievable and “not in the heavens.” Vayeilech (“He Went”) opens as Moses tells the Israelites that he will not lead them into the Land of Israel, and that Joshua will take over. He instructs the Israelites to gather and read Torah publicly every seven years. At God’s command, Moses writes a poem bearing witness to God’s covenant with the Israelites. [1] Triennial year 1 1: 29:9-11 · 3 p’sukim · 2: 29:12-14 · 3 p’sukim · 3: 29:15-28 · 14 p’sukim · 4: 30:1-3 · 3 p’sukim · 5: 30:4-6 · 3 p’sukim · 6: 30:7-10 · 4 p’sukim · 7: 30:11-14 · 4 p’sukim · maf: 30:11-14 · 4 p’sukim · or 31:28-30 · 3 p’sukim · Haftarah: Isaiah 61:10-63:9 · 23 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary American Jewish University Hertz Chumash: pp. 878 – 882 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 878 – 891) *Note that we are now doing the Triennial reading for our Shabbat Torah services. 5783 is Triennial Year 1 Leil Selichot 2023 / סליחות 5783 Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍 Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5783 occurs after nightfall on Saturday, 9 September 2023. Selichot or slichot (Hebrew: סליחות) are Jewish penitential poems and prayers, especially those said in the period leading up to the High Holidays, and on Fast Days. In the Ashkenazic tradition, it begins on the Saturday night before Rosh Hashanah. If, however, the first day of Rosh Hashanah falls on Monday or Tuesday, Selichot are said beginning the Saturday night prior to ensure that Selichot are recited at least four times. S'lichot As we all come together to unofficially start the High Holidays Hebrew School at Temple Sholom of Ontario Hebrew School is starting up again on Sunday, September 24! Watch this space for more information on the new format. Children's Beginning Hebrew Class Sunday, September 10, 2023 10:00am -10:45am Preempted due to Labor Day weekend Please contact us for further details and information To teach Hebrew to those just entering Hebrew school or would like a refresher. Miller Course: Introduction to Judaism Next Session: Sunday, September 10, 2023 11:00am - 12:00noon Module 14: Kids 12:00noon - 1:00pm Module 15: Grief Preempted due to Labor Day weekend Your Jewish Journey Starts at Miller Intro to Judaism Welcome to the Miller Intro to Judaism Program! We invite you to explore Judaism with us. Whether you are in an interfaith relationship, re-discovering your Jewish heritage, or seek to convert to Judaism, we are here to support your journey. The core of the Miller Introduction to Judaism Program is an 18-week course that surveys Jewish living and practice, including history, ritual, culture, texts, and values. Classes are designed to be highly interactive, with much time for discussion and questions, and include personalized instruction in reading Hebrew. High Holidays: Venue for services S'lichot Saturday, September 9, 2023 8:00pm - 9:30pm Live and on Zoom and streamed on Facebook Erev Rosh Hashanah 1 Friday, September 15, 2023 7:30pm – 9:00pm Rosh Hashanah 1 Saturday, September 16, 2023 9:30am – 12:30pm Rosh Hashanah 2 Sunday, September 17, 2023 9:30am – 12:30pm Shabbat Shuva Ma’ariv Friday, September 22, 2023 7:30pm – 8:45pm Shabbat Shuva Shaharit Saturday, September 23, 2023 9:30am – 12:00pm Erev Yom Kippur Sunday, September 24, 2023 6:10pm – 8:10pm Candle lighting / הדלקת נרותSunday, 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 דקותMonday, 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 Rosh Hashana 2023 / רֹאשׁ הַשָּׁנָה 5784 The Jewish New Year 🍏🍯 Rosh Hashana for Hebrew Year 5784 begins at sundown on Friday, 15 September 2023 and ends at nightfall on Sunday, 17 September 2023. Rosh Hashanah (Hebrew: ראש השנה), (literally “head of the year”), is the Jewish New Year. It is the first of the High Holidays or Yamim Noraim (“Days of Awe”), celebrated ten days before Yom Kippur. Rosh Hashanah is observed on the first two days of Tishrei, the seventh month of the Hebrew calendar. 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https://youtu.be/B49gD246ib0 9 September 2023 / 23 Elul 5783 Parashat Nitzavim-Vayeilech is the 51st and 52nd weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Deuteronomy 29:9-31:30 In Nitzavim (“Standing”), Moses addresses the Israelites, emphasizing the importance of following God’s covenant and of not worshiping other gods. He describes the process of repentance and returning to God, and stresses that God’s commandments are achievable and “not in the heavens.” Vayeilech (“He Went”) opens as Moses tells the Israelites that he will not lead them into the Land of Israel, and that Joshua will take over. He instructs the Israelites to gather and read Torah publicly every seven years. At God’s command, Moses writes a poem bearing witness to God’s covenant with the Israelites. [1] Triennial year 1 1: 29:9-11 · 3 p’sukim · 2: 29:12-14 · 3 p’sukim · 3: 29:15-28 · 14 p’sukim · 4: 30:1-3 · 3 p’sukim · 5: 30:4-6 · 3 p’sukim · 6: 30:7-10 · 4 p’sukim · 7: 30:11-14 · 4 p’sukim · maf: 30:11-14 · 4 p’sukim · or 31:28-30 · 3 p’sukim · Haftarah: Isaiah 61:10-63:9 · 23 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary American Jewish University Hertz Chumash: pp. 878 – 882 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 878 – 891) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 1086 – 1093 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 1086 – 1099) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 1165 – 1171 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 1165 – 1179) How many times in Deuteronomy does Moses warn the new generation about to conquer and settle Canaan not to associate with the idol-worshipping natives? After all, many of these warriors have grown up in the Wilderness with Torah under Hashem’s protection and support. Wouldn’t they be so loyal as to impress themselves upon their children and children’s children to stay true to the one, true G-d? Apparently, Moses and Hashem don’t seem to think so. In the last parashat, Moses repeats the Tochacha, the dire warning that he gave their parents the prosperity they would enjoy observing Hashem’s commandments, and the consequences of ignoring them. Perhaps Moses made such a strong impression on them that now he has to reassure them. He starts by repeating his prophecy that later generations would indeed forget about the covenant and how Hashem will follow suit. But he then reassures them that with sincere repentance, G-d is always ready to welcome that back with open arms and forgive their transgressions. This is a very timely reassurance as we approach the High Holidays. We now follow our annual deep dive into the honest and sincere reflection of ourselves, acknowledging our faults and building on our strengths. Teshuva and repentance is always an option. Parashat Nitzavim-Vayeilej 5783 / פָּרָשַׁת נִצָּבִים־וַיֵּלֶךְ 9 de septiembre de 2023/23 Elul 5783 Parashat Nitzavim-Vayeilej es la porción semanal 51 y 52 de la Torá en el ciclo judío anual de lectura de la Torá. Porción de la Torá: Deuteronomio 29:9-31:30 En Nitzavim (“De pie”), Moisés se dirige a los israelitas y enfatiza la importancia de seguir el pacto de Dios y no adorar a otros dioses. Describe el proceso de arrepentimiento y regreso a Dios, y enfatiza que los mandamientos de Dios se pueden cumplir y “no están en los cielos”. Vayeilech (“Él fue”) comienza cuando Moisés les dice a los israelitas que no los conducirá a la Tierra de Israel y que Josué asumirá el control. Él instruye a los israelitas a reunirse y leer la Torá públicamente cada siete años. Por orden de Dios, Moisés escribe un poema que da testimonio del pacto de Dios con los israelitas. [1] Trienal año 1 1: 29:9-11 · 3 pesukim · 2: 29:12-14 · 3 pesukim · 3: 29:15-28 · 14 pesukim · 4: 30:1-3 · 3 pesukim · 5: 30:4-6 · 3 pesukim · 6: 30:7-10 · 4 pesukim · 7: 30:11-14 · 4 pesukim · maf: 30:11-14 · 4 p’sukim · o 31:28-30 · 3 p’sukim · Haftará: Isaías 61:10-63:9 · 23 p’sukim Comentario y Divrei Torá Sefaria OU Torah Seminario Teológico Judío Universidad Judía Americana Hertz Chumash: págs. 878 – 882 Trienal Año 1 (Kriyah completa págs. 878 – 891) Artscroll Chumash: págs. 1086 – 1093 Año trienal 1 (Kriyah completa págs. 1086 – 1099) Etz Jaim Jumash: págs. 1165 – 1171 Año Trienal 1 (Kriyah completa págs. 1165 – 1179) ¿Cuántas veces en Deuteronomio Moisés advierte a la nueva generación que está a punto de conquistar y establecerse en Canaán que no se asocie con los nativos adoradores de ídolos? Después de todo, muchos de estos guerreros crecieron en el desierto con la Torá bajo la protección y el apoyo de Hashem. ¿No serían tan leales como para inculcarles a sus hijos y a los hijos de sus hijos que se mantengan fieles al único y verdadero Dios? Aparentemente, Moisés y Hashem no parecen creer lo mismo. En la última parashá, Moisés repite la Tojajá, la terrible advertencia de que les dio a sus padres la prosperidad que disfrutarían al observar los mandamientos de Hashem, y las consecuencias de ignorarlos. Quizás Moisés les causó una impresión tan fuerte que ahora tiene que tranquilizarlos. Comienza repitiendo su profecía de que las generaciones posteriores ciertamente se olvidarían del pacto y de cómo Hashem seguirá su ejemplo. Pero luego les asegura que con un arrepentimiento sincero, Dios siempre está listo para recibirlo con los brazos abiertos y perdonar sus transgresiones. Esta es una garantía muy oportuna a medida que nos acercamos a las Fiestas Mayores. Ahora seguimos nuestra inmersión profunda anual en el reflejo honesto y sincero de nosotros mismos, reconociendo nuestros defectos y aprovechando nuestras fortalezas. La teshuvá y el arrepentimiento son siempre una opción.

Kabbalah Thought for this week "People may unknowinglty embark on a spiritual path for selfish reasons. They have hidden expectations of self-serving gain. Though this is not always their conscious intention, it's the reality. We can know if our desires and efforts are pure when we ask the Light for what we need and not just what we want. We then trust in the spiritual path, regadless of tests and obstacles we encounter." Announcements -Office Hours -This week’s 10-Minute -Events -Candle Lighting Times for Shabbat (Ontario, CA) -Shabbat Services -School Calendar Sunday, 27 August 2023-Children's Hebrew Class -Miller Course, Introduction to Judaism Thursday, 31 August 2023-Judaic Studies Friday & Saturday, 1 and 2 September 2023-This week's Shabbat services Sunday, 3 September 2023-Children's Hebrew Class -Miller Course, Introduction to Judaism (May be preempted for the Labor Day holiday) Monday, 4 September 2023-Labor Day (Office Closed) Thursday, 7 September 2023-Judaic Studies Friday & Saturday, 8 and 9 August 2023-This week's Shabbat services Sunday, 10 September 2023-Children's Hebrew Class -Miller Course, Introduction to Judaism Monday, 11 September 2023-Torah Study Thursday, 14 September 2023-Judaic Studies Friday, Saturday & Sunday, 15, 16 and 17 September 2023-Rosh Hashana 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, August 27, 2023 - 9:00am - 4:00pm (?) (Children's Beginning Hebrew @ 10:00am & Miller Courses @ 11:00am & 12:00noon) Thursday, August 31, 2023 - 9:30am - 1:00pm Friday, September 1, 2023 2:00pm - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) Sunday, September 2, 2023 9:00am - 2:00pm (Children's Beginning Hebrew @ 10:00am & Miller Course 2 @ 11:00am & 12:00 noon) (May be preempted for Labor Day Holiday) Monday, September 4, 2023 - Labor Day (Office Closed) Friday, September 8, 2023 2:00pm - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) Sunday, September 10, 2023 - 9:00am - 2:00pm (Children's Beginning Hebrew @ 10:00am & Miller Courses @ 11:00am & 12:00noon) Monday, September 11, 2023 - 9:30am - 1:00pm Friday, September 15, 2023 2:00pm - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat/Rosh Hashana Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) Sunday, September 17, 2023 - 9:30am - 2:00pm Rosh Hashana II Shacharit (Subject to change. Please call for appointments) This week's 10-Minute Torah (2 September 2023): Parashat Ki Tavo 5783 https://youtu.be/fDdsX1gGY6A Adult Torah Study Class Next Session: Monday, September 11 at 7:30 pm PT (Preempted on August 28 for AJU Beit Din) (Preempted on September 4 for Labor Day) Zoom Links sent in separate email Monday morning. Please reply if you do not receive them. Rosh Hashana 2023 / רֹאשׁ הַשָּׁנָה 5784 The Jewish New Year 🍏🍯 Rosh Hashana for Hebrew Year 5784 begins at sundown on Friday, 15 September 2023 and ends at nightfall on Sunday, 17 September 2023. Rosh Hashanah (Hebrew: ראש השנה), (literally “head of the year”), is the Jewish New Year. It is the first of the High Holidays or Yamim Noraim (“Days of Awe”), celebrated ten days before Yom Kippur. Rosh Hashanah is observed on the first two days of Tishrei, the seventh month of the Hebrew calendar. It is described in the Torah as יום תרועה (Yom Teruah, a day of sounding [the Shofar]). Rosh Hashana I (on Shabbat) / רֹאשׁ הַשָּׁנָה יוֹם א׳ (בְּשַׁבָּת) Saturday, 16 September 2023 / 1 Tishrei 5784 Torah Portion: Genesis 21:1-34; Numbers 29:1-6 Haftarah: I Samuel 1:1-2:10 · 38 p’sukim Rosh Hashana II / רֹאשׁ הַשָּׁנָה ב׳ Sunday, 17 September 2023 / 2 Tishrei 5784 Torah Portion: Genesis 22:1-24; Numbers 29:1-6 Haftarah: Jeremiah 31:1-19 · 19 p’sukim Judaic Studies Next session: Thursday, August 31, 2023 @ 7:30pm In Judaic Studies, the next thing we’ll be reading are selections from the book of English translations of Yiddish short fiction, Irving Howe and Eliezer Greenberg, A Treasury of Yiddish Stories. Please read the five stories listed below before our discussion in Zoom class on Thursday, August 31, 7:30 PM. If you have any edition of the book, these stories are in it. If you don’t have the book, we attach electronic copies. 1. Sholom Aleichem, “Dreyfus in Kasrilevke” 2. I. L. Peretz, “Ne’ilah in Gehenna” 3. I. L. Peretz, “If Not Higher” 4. R. Nachman of Bratzlav, “Tale of the Candelabrum” 4. Abraham Reisen, “The Poor Community” For background of the first two stories, you may wish to look at: https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/the-dreyfus-affair/ https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/neilah-service/ and, for “Gehenna,” https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/heaven-and-hell-in-jewish-tradition/ Shabbat Times for Ontario, California, USA Candle lighting / הדלקת נרות Friday, September 1⋅6:56 – 6:56pm Havdalah (50 min) / הבדלה - 50 דקות Saturday, September 2⋅8:02 – 8:02pm Powered by Hebcal Shabbat Times Upcoming Services Shabbat Ma'ariv Service Friday, September 1, 2023 @ 7:30 pm Shabbat Shachrit Service Saturday, September 2, 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 Ki Tavo 5783 / פָּרָשַׁת כִּי־תָבוֹא 2 September 2023 / 16 Elul 5783 Parashat Ki Tavo is the 50th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Triennial year 1 Torah Portion: Deuteronomy 26:1-27:10 1: 26:1-3 · 3 p’sukim · 2: 26:4-8 · 5 p’sukim · 3: 26:9-11 · 3 p’sukim · 4: 26:12-15 · 4 p’sukim · 5: 26:16-19 · 4 p’sukim · 6: 27:1-4 · 4 p’sukim · 7: 27:5-10 · 6 p’sukim · maf: 27:7-10 · 4 p’sukim · Haftarah: Isaiah 60:1-22 · 22 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary American Jewish University Hertz Chumash: pp. 859 – 864 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 859 – 873) *Note that we are now doing the Triennial reading for our Shabbat Torah services. 5783 is Triennial Year 1 Hebrew School at Temple Sholom of Ontario Hebrew School is starting up again on Sunday, September 24! Watch this space for more information on the new format. Children's Beginning Hebrew Class Sunday, September 3, 2023 10:00am -10:45am (?) May be preempted due to Labor Day weekend Please contact us for further details and information To teach Hebrew to those just entering Hebrew school or would like a refresher. Miller Course: Introduction to Judaism Next Session: Sunday, September 3, 2023 11:00am - 12:00noon Module 14: Kids 12:00noon - 1:00pm Module 15: Grief We are now doing our second course! May be preempted due to Labor Day weekend Your Jewish Journey Starts at Miller Intro to Judaism Welcome to the Miller Intro to Judaism Program! We invite you to explore Judaism with us. Whether you are in an interfaith relationship, re-discovering your Jewish heritage, or seek to convert to Judaism, we are here to support your journey. The core of the Miller Introduction to Judaism Program is an 18-week course that surveys Jewish living and practice, including history, ritual, culture, texts, and values. Classes are designed to be highly interactive, with much time for discussion and questions, and include personalized instruction in reading Hebrew. High Holidays: Venue for services Erev Rosh Hashanah 1 Friday, September 15, 2023 7:30pm – 9:00pm Rosh Hashanah 1 Saturday, September 16, 2023 9:30am – 12:30pm Rosh Hashanah 2 Sunday, September 17, 2023 9:30am – 12:30pm Shabbat Shuva Ma’ariv Friday, September 22, 2023 7:30pm – 8:45pm Shabbat Shuva Shaharit Saturday, September 23, 2023 9:30am – 12:00pm Erev Yom Kippur Sunday, September 24, 2023 6:10pm – 8:10pm Candle lighting / הדלקת נרותSunday, 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 דקותMonday, 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 Rosh Hashana 2023 / רֹאשׁ הַשָּׁנָה 5784 The Jewish New Year 🍏🍯 Rosh Hashana for Hebrew Year 5784 begins at sundown on Friday, 15 September 2023 and ends at nightfall on Sunday, 17 September 2023. Rosh Hashanah (Hebrew: ראש השנה), (literally “head of the year”), is the Jewish New Year. It is the first of the High Holidays or Yamim Noraim (“Days of Awe”), celebrated ten days before Yom Kippur. Rosh Hashanah is observed on the first two days of Tishrei, the seventh month of the Hebrew calendar. It is described in the Torah as יום תרועה (Yom Teruah, a day of sounding [the Shofar]). *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/fDdsX1gGY6A Parashat Ki Tavo 5783 / פָּרָשַׁת כִּי־תָבוֹא 2 September 2023 / 16 Elul 5783 Parashat Ki Tavo is the 50th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Deuteronomy 26:1-29:8 Ki Tavo (“When You Come”) opens by describing the ceremony of the first fruit offering (bikkurim) and the declaration made upon the completion of tithing. It concludes with a detailed description of blessings that follow obedience to God's laws and curses that come with their desecration. [1] Triennial year 1 1: 26:1-3 · 3 p’sukim · 2: 26:4-8 · 5 p’sukim · 3: 26:9-11 · 3 p’sukim · 4: 26:12-15 · 4 p’sukim · 5: 26:16-19 · 4 p’sukim · 6: 27:1-4 · 4 p’sukim · 7: 27:5-10 · 6 p’sukim · maf: 27:7-10 · 4 p’sukim · Haftarah: Isaiah 60:1-22 · 22 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary American Jewish University Hertz Chumash: pp. 859 – 864 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 859 – 873) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 1068 – 1073 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 1068 – 1085) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 1140 – 1146 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 1140 – 1159)

Kabbalah Thought for this week "A child learns to walk by falling down and standing up again. Measured against a lifetime of walking, this periodof continual stumbling is relatively short. Similarly, the hardshipsand afflictions in our lives are learning opportunities. Thaey are sent to us to help us learn to walk in the ways of the Creator." Announcements -Office Hours -This week’s 10-Minute -Events -Candle Lighting Times for Shabbat (Ontario, CA) -Shabbat Services -School Calendar Sunday, 20 August 2023-Children's Hebrew Class -Miller Course, Introduction to Judaism Thursday, 24 August 2023-Judaic Studies Friday & Saturday, 25 and 26 August 2023-This week's Shabbat services Sunday, 27 August 2023-Children's Hebrew Class -Miller Course, Introduction to Judaism Thursday, 31 August 2023-Judaic Studies Friday & Saturday, 1 and 2 September 2023-This week's Shabbat services Sunday, 3 September 2023-Children's Hebrew Class -Miller Course, Introduction to Judaism Monday, 4 September 2023-Labor Day (Office Closed) Thursday, 7 September 2023-Judaic Studies Friday & Saturday, 8 and 9 August 2023-This week's 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, August 20, 2023 9:00am - 2:00pm (Children's Beginning Hebrew @ 10:00am & Miller Courses @ 11:00am & 12:00noon) Due to hurricane, I will be conducting classes virtually on Zoom from home. Thursday, August 24, 2023 9:30am - 1:30pm Friday, August 25, 2023 2:00pm - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) Sunday, August 27, 2023 - 9:00am - 4:00pm (?) (Children's Beginning Hebrew @ 10:00am & Miller Courses @ 11:00am & 12:00noon) Thursday, August 31, 2023 - 9:30am - 1:00pm Friday, September 1, 2023 2:00pm - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) Sunday, September 3, 2023 - 9:00am - 2:00pm (Children's Beginning Hebrew @ 10:00am & Miller Courses @ 11:00am & 12:00noon) Monday, September 4, 2023 - Labor Day (Office Closed) Friday, September 8, 2023 2:00pm - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) (Subject to change. Please call for appointments) This week's 10-Minute Torah (26 August 2023): Parashat Ki Teitzei 5783 D'var Torah on YouTube Adult Torah Study Class Next Session: Monday, August 21 at 7:30 pm PT Zoom Links sent in separate email Monday morning. Please reply if you do not receive them. Parashat Ki Teitzei 5783 / פָּרָשַׁת כִּי־תֵצֵא 26 August 2023 / 9 Elul 5783 https://youtube.com/live/hbm2kCFpKWE Parashat Ki Teitzei is the 49th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Deuteronomy 21:10-25:19 Ki Teitzei (“When You Go Out”) contains numerous laws, more than appear in any other Torah portion. These include laws about the treatment of a captive woman, returning lost objects, forbidden mixtures, the erection of a rooftop fence, rape, collateral, and workers’ wages. [1] Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary American Jewish University Hertz Chumash: pp. 840 – 847 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 840 – 857) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 1047 – 1055 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 1047 – 1067) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 1112 – 1117 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 1112 – 1136) Judaic Studies Next session: Thursday, August 24, 2023 @ 7:30pm Our next topic will be selections from Howe and Greenberg’s A Treasury of Yiddish Stories (in English). Thanks to our class member Nicole, we know that there is an online edition of the first edition of this book. So if you don’t want to buy a physical copy, you can read the text online. Many thanks for finding this, Nicole! I’ll share it when the time comes. Note that the file is too big for many email programs, so I will share it via Mail Drop as well as by email. Shabbat Times for Ontario, California, USA Candle lighting / הדלקת נרות Friday, August 25⋅7:05 – 7:05pm Havdalah (50 min) / הבדלה - 50 דקות Saturday, August 26⋅8:11 – 8:11pm Powered by Hebcal Shabbat Times Upcoming Services Shabbat Ma'ariv Service Friday, August 25, 2023 @ 7:30 pm Shabbat Shachrit Service Saturday, August 26, 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 Ki Teitzei 5783 / פָּרָשַׁת כִּי־תֵצֵא 26 August 2023 / 9 Elul 5783 Parashat Ki Teitzei is the 49th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Deuteronomy 21:10-25:19 Ki Teitzei (“When You Go Out”) contains numerous laws, more than appear in any other Torah portion. These include laws about the treatment of a captive woman, returning lost objects, forbidden mixtures, the erection of a rooftop fence, rape, collateral, and workers’ wages. [1] Triennial year 1 1: 21:10-14 · 5 p’sukim · 2: 21:15-17 · 3 p’sukim · 3: 21:18-21 · 4 p’sukim · 4: 21:22-22:7 · 9 p’sukim · 5: 22:8-12 · 5 p’sukim · 6: 22:13-29 · 17 p’sukim · 7: 23:1-7 · 7 p’sukim · maf: 23:4-7 · 4 p’sukim · Haftarah: Isaiah 54:1-10 · 10 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary American Jewish University Hertz Chumash: pp. 840 – 847 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 840 – 857) *Note that we are now doing the Triennial reading for our Shabbat Torah services. 5783 is Triennial Year 1 **We are holding live Shabbat services back in the synagogue. We will still continue to broadcast on Zoom for those unable to come to the sanctuary. Please call the office for more information if you'd like to attend. Hebrew School at Temple Sholom of Ontario Hebrew School is on break for the summer; see you in the fall. Children's Beginning Hebrew Class Sunday, August 27, 2023 10:00am -10:45am Please contact us for further details and information To teach Hebrew to those just entering Hebrew school or would like a refresher. Miller Course: Introduction to Judaism Next Session: Sunday, August 27, 2023 11:00am - 12:00noon Module 12: Middle Ages 12:00noon - 1:00pm Module 13: Love We are now doing our second course! Your Jewish Journey Starts at Miller Intro to Judaism Welcome to the Miller Intro to Judaism Program! We invite you to explore Judaism with us. Whether you are in an interfaith relationship, re-discovering your Jewish heritage, or seek to convert to Judaism, we are here to support your journey. The core of the Miller Introduction to Judaism Program is an 18-week course that surveys Jewish living and practice, including history, ritual, culture, texts, and values. Classes are designed to be highly interactive, with much time for discussion and questions, and include personalized instruction in reading Hebrew. High Holidays: Venue for services Erev Rosh Hashanah 1 Friday, September 15, 2023 7:30pm – 9:00pm Rosh Hashanah 1 Saturday, September 16, 2023 9:30am – 12:30pm Rosh Hashanah 2 Sunday, September 17, 2023 9:30am – 12:30pm Shabbat Shuva Ma’ariv Friday, September 22, 2023 7:30pm – 8:45pm Shabbat Shuva Shaharit Saturday, September 23, 2023 9:30am – 12:00pm Erev Yom Kippur Sunday, September 24, 2023 6:10pm – 8:10pm Candle lighting / הדלקת נרותSunday, 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 דקותMonday, 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 Rosh Hashana 2023 / רֹאשׁ הַשָּׁנָה 5784 The Jewish New Year 🍏🍯 Rosh Hashana for Hebrew Year 5784 begins at sundown on Friday, 15 September 2023 and ends at nightfall on Sunday, 17 September 2023. Rosh Hashanah (Hebrew: ראש השנה), (literally “head of the year”), is the Jewish New Year. It is the first of the High Holidays or Yamim Noraim (“Days of Awe”), celebrated ten days before Yom Kippur. Rosh Hashanah is observed on the first two days of Tishrei, the seventh month of the Hebrew calendar. It is described in the Torah as יום תרועה (Yom Teruah, a day of sounding [the Shofar]). *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://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hbm2kCFpKWE&t=36s Parashat Ki Teitzei 5783 / פָּרָשַׁת כִּי־תֵצֵא 26 August 2023 / 9 Elul 5783 Parashat Ki Teitzei is the 49th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Deuteronomy 21:10-25:19 Ki Teitzei (“When You Go Out”) contains numerous laws, more than appear in any other Torah portion. These include laws about the treatment of a captive woman, returning lost objects, forbidden mixtures, the erection of a rooftop fence, rape, collateral, and workers’ wages. [1] Triennial year 1 1: 21:10-14 · 5 p’sukim · 2: 21:15-17 · 3 p’sukim · 3: 21:18-21 · 4 p’sukim · 4: 21:22-22:7 · 9 p’sukim · 5: 22:8-12 · 5 p’sukim · 6: 22:13-29 · 17 p’sukim · 7: 23:1-7 · 7 p’sukim · maf: 23:4-7 · 4 p’sukim · Haftarah: Isaiah 54:1-10 · 10 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary American Jewish University Hertz Chumash: pp. 840 – 847 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 840 – 857) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 1047 – 1055 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 1047 – 1067) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 1112 – 1117 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 1112 – 1136) Our parashat for this week, Ki Teitzei, contains a litany of commandments. While the list seems to be unconnected, their flow suggests a procession of consequences increasing as these situations are not resolved. One sin leads to another, and that leads to the next sin, and so forth. The content of our triennial cycle discusses some adult themes. The prospect of Israel going to war has been discussed, now we see some consequences. Our portion starts by addressing a soldier who during battle sees an enemy female “of beautiful form”. This is the heat of battle and soldier is consumed with lust, which is a realistic human response. Torah provides a way for the soldier to satisfy his desire by respecting the woman. This is a process that respects her desire to grieve for her lost family and way of life and become a legitimate wife. But this is only if the woman is willing. Such a marriage, borne out of physical desire with a non-Israelite may lead to offspring not receptive to Torah. If the Israelite has multiple wives, allowed at the time, he might naturally want to favor Israelite offspring as his heirs. Torah states unequivocally that he needs to honor his first-born as such from whichever wife he is born. This may also lead to a son who exhibits antisocial behavior. This is the result of a union not completely borne of love and perhaps even resentment that develops in time for that wife. Those feelings are expressed towards their son with the resulting “acting out". After our study of the previous portion’s importance of laws and decrees, we now see how important it is to observe our commandments and make sure to honor properly the sanctity of the family unit as the basis of society. Parashat Ki Teitzei 5783 26 agosto 2023 / 9 elul 5783 Parashat Ki Teitzei es la porción semanal número 49 de la Torá en el ciclo judío anual de lectura de la Torá. Porción de la Torá: Deuteronomio 21:10-25:19 Ki Teitzei (“Cuando salgas”) contiene numerosas leyes, más de las que aparecen en cualquier otra porción de la Torá. Estos incluyen leyes sobre el trato de una mujer cautiva, la devolución de objetos perdidos, las mezclas prohibidas, la construcción de una cerca en la azotea, la violación, las garantías y los salarios de los trabajadores. [1] Trienal año 1 1: 21:10-14 · 5 p'sukim · 2: 21:15-17 · 3 p'sukim · 3: 21:18-21 · 4 p'sukim · 4: 21:22-22:7 · 9 p'sukim · 5: 22:8-12 · 5 p'sukim · 6: 22:13-29 · 17 p'sukim · 7: 23:1-7 · 7 p'sukim · maf: 23:4-7 · 4 p'sukim · Haftará: Isaías 54:1-10 · 10 p'sukim Comentario y Divrei Torah Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary American Jewish University Hertz Chumash: págs. 840 – 847 Año trienal 1 (Kriyah completa págs. 840 – 857) Artscroll Chumash: págs. 1047 - 1055 Trienal Año 1 (Kriyah completa págs. 1047 - 1067) Etz Chaim Chumash: págs. 1112 – 1117 Año trienal 1 (Kriyah completa págs. 1112 – 1136) Nuestra parashá de esta semana, Ki Teitzei, contiene una letanía de mandamientos. Si bien la lista parece estar desconectada, su flujo sugiere una procesión de consecuencias que aumentan a medida que estas situaciones no se resuelven. Un pecado lleva a otro, y eso lleva al próximo pecado, y así sucesivamente. El contenido de nuestro ciclo trienal trata algunos temas de adultos. Se ha discutido la perspectiva de que Israel vaya a la guerra, ahora vemos algunas consecuencias. Nuestra parte comienza dirigiéndose a un soldado que durante la batalla ve a una mujer enemiga "de hermosa forma". Este es el fragor de la batalla y el soldado se consume con lujuria, que es una respuesta humana realista. La Torá proporciona una manera para que el soldado satisfaga su deseo respetando a la mujer. Este es un proceso que respeta su deseo de llorar la pérdida de su familia y forma de vida y convertirse en una esposa legítima. Pero esto es sólo si la mujer está dispuesta. Tal matrimonio, nacido del deseo físico con un no israelita, puede dar lugar a una descendencia no receptiva a la Torá. Si el israelita tiene varias esposas, permitidas en ese momento, naturalmente podría querer favorecer a la descendencia israelita como sus herederos. La Torá establece inequívocamente que debe honrar a su primogénito como tal de cualquier esposa con la que nazca. Esto también puede llevar a un hijo que exhibe un comportamiento antisocial. Este es el resultado de una unión que no nace completamente del amor y tal vez incluso del resentimiento que se desarrolla con el tiempo por esa esposa. Esos sentimientos se expresan hacia su hijo con el consiguiente “acting out”. Después de nuestro estudio de la importancia de las leyes y decretos de la porción anterior, ahora vemos cuán importante es observar nuestros mandamientos y asegurarnos de honrar adecuadamente la santidad de la unidad familiar como la base de la sociedad.

High Holidays: Venue for services Erev Rosh Hashanah 1 Friday, September 15, 2023 7:30pm – 9:00pm Rosh Hashanah 1 Saturday, September 16, 2023 9:30am – 12:30pm Rosh Hashanah 2 Sunday, September 17, 2023 9:30am – 12:30pm Shabbat Shuva Ma’ariv Friday, September 22, 2023 7:30pm – 8:45pm Shabbat Shuva Shaharit Saturday, September 23, 2023 9:30am – 12:00pm Erev Yom Kippur Sunday, September 24, 2023 6:10pm – 8:10pm Candle lighting / הדלקת נרותSunday, 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 דקותMonday, September 25⋅7:20 – 7:20pm A big thank you to the Pumerantz family for sponsoring our Break-the-Fast! Perhaps we can get some people to help put up the Sukkah a few days in advance. 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 Probably won’t get minyan or children/young families but I’ll probably do this anyway..