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Kabbalah Thought for this week "Rabbi Elazar comments that the apparent frustrations and disappointments of life are in fact blessings in disguise. He calls them 'holy and necessary', because they establish the limits with whcih we can find authentic happiness. 'The sun also rises and the sun goes down'. This is how we overcome inner weaknesses that impede our progress toward the Light." From the Talmud A person should always...pray for success to the One to Whom wealth and property belong, as ultimately there is no trade that does not include both poverty and wealth, since a person can become rich from any profession. Poverty does not come from a particular trade, nor does wealth come from a particular trade, but rather, all is in accordance with a person’s merit. Therefore, one should choose a clean and easy trade, and pray to God for success. Announcements -Office Hours -This week’s 10-Minute -Events -Candle Lighting Times for Shabbat (Ontario, CA) -Shabbat Services -School Calendar This is an overview of upcoming events. Details of each event are below Sunday, 5 November 2023-Daylight Savings Time ends Sunday, 5 November 2023-Hebrew School Monday, 6 November 2023-Torah Study Thursday, 9 November 2023-Board Meeting Friday & Saturday, 10 & 11 November 2023-Shabbat Services Sunday, 12 November 2023-In-Person Hebrew School Monday, 13 November 2023-Torah Study Thursday, 16 November 2023-Judaic Studies Friday & Saturday, 17 & 18 November 2023-Shabbat Services Sunday, 19 November 2023-Hebrew School Monday, 20 November 2023-Torah Study Thursday, 23 November 2023-Thanksgiving Friday & Saturday, 24 & 25 November 2023-Shabbat Services *For your information, I have included below my schedule, including office hours for the next two weeks and specific classes in which I am involved. **For your convenience and information, Zoom links will be provided in separate emails for security purposes. ***I continue to update our Mi Sheberach מי שברך list for those in need of healing. For your convenience, I am attaching this revised list to this email that only goes to members of Temple Sholom of Ontario. Thank you. Office Hours for the next few weeks: Going forward, I am planning on conducting Hebrew School from my office and making Sunday an office day to be more available. Sunday, November 5, 2023 9:00am - 2:00pm (Hebrew School 10:00am - 11:30am) Monday, November 6, 2023 9:00am - 2:00pm Friday, November 10, 2023 2:00pm - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) Sunday, November 12, 2023 9:00am - 2:00pm (In -Person Hebrew School 10:00am - 12:00pm) Monday, November 13, 2023 9:00am - 2:00pm Friday, November 17, 2023 2:00pm - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) Sunday, November 19, 2023 9:00am - 2:00pm (Hebrew School 10:00am - 11:30am) Monday, November 20, 2023 9:00am - 2:00pm Friday, November 24, 2023 2:00pm - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) (Subject to change. Please call for appointments) This week's 10-Minute Torah (11 November 2023): Parashat Chayei Sara 5784 10-Minute Torah on YouTube Did everyone remember? Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, November 5 at 02:00am Adult Torah Study Class Next Session: Monday, November 6 at 7:30 pm PT Zoom Links sent in separate email Monday morning. Please reply if you do not receive them. Parashat Chayei Sara 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת חַיֵּי שָֹרָה 11 November 2023 / 27 Cheshvan 5784 Parashat Chayei Sara is the 5th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Genesis 23:1-25:18 Chayei Sarah (“The Life of Sarah”) opens as Sarah dies and Abraham buys the Cave of Machpelah to bury her. Abraham sends his servant to find a wife for Isaac. The servant meets Rebecca at a well, and Rebecca returns with the servant to marry Isaac. Abraham remarries, has more children, and dies at age 175. [1] Triennial year 2 1: 24:10-14 · 5 p’sukim · 2: 24:15-20 · 6 p’sukim · 3: 24:21-26 · 6 p’sukim · 4: 24:27-33 · 7 p’sukim · 5: 24:34-41 · 8 p’sukim · 6: 24:42-49 · 8 p’sukim · 7: 24:50-52 · 3 p’sukim · maf: 24:50-52 · 3 p’sukim · Haftarah: I Kings 1:1-31 · 31 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary American Jewish University Hertz Chumash: pp. 83 – 86 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 80 – 89) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 110 – 119 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 106 – 123) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 132 – 137 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 127 – 141) Judaic Studies Next session: Thursday, November 16, 2023 @ 7:30pm Judaic Studies is now reading the Book of Job. On October 26 we discussed Chapters 1 and 2. Our next meeting will be on Thursday, November 16, 7:30 PM on Zoom. The Zoom link will be sent out close to that date, on which we’ll continue with Chapter 3 and as much of chapters 4-6 as we can cover (There’s no class on November 2 because Sandy and Judy are leaving town, and no class on November 9 because of the Temple Sholom Board meeting). Reading ahead of time is not required to join the class! But if you want to read the text, attached to this email are two PDF files: One contains chapters 1-3 of Job, and the other contains chapters 4-6. And here’s a link to the whole book of Job on the Sefaria website: https://www.sefaria.org/Job.1?lang=bi Also you’ll find the Book of Job in any Bible you have access to. If you want to read about Job from a well-regarded Jewish source, here’s a link to a short article from “My Jewish Learning.” https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/the-book-of-job/ And for a good discussion, please join us on November 16. Shabbat Times for Ontario, California, USA 🕯️ Candle lighting / הדלקת נרות Friday, November 10⋅4:32 – 4:32pm ✨ Havdalah (50 min) / הבדלה - 50 דקות Saturday, November 11⋅5:28 – 5:28pm Powered by Hebcal Shabbat Times Upcoming Services Shabbat Ma'ariv Service Friday, November 10, 2023 @ 7:30 pm Shabbat Shachrit Service Saturday, November 11, 2023 @ 9:30 am Zoom Links sent in separate email Friday afternoon. Please reply if you do not receive them. We are now incorporating guitar accompaniment with our Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv Parashat Chayei Sara 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת חַיֵּי שָֹרָה 11 November 2023 / 27 Cheshvan 5784 Parashat Chayei Sara is the 5th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Genesis 23:1-25:18 Chayei Sarah (“The Life of Sarah”) opens as Sarah dies and Abraham buys the Cave of Machpelah to bury her. Abraham sends his servant to find a wife for Isaac. The servant meets Rebecca at a well, and Rebecca returns with the servant to marry Isaac. Abraham remarries, has more children, and dies at age 175. [1] Triennial year 2 1: 24:10-14 · 5 p’sukim · 2: 24:15-20 · 6 p’sukim · 3: 24:21-26 · 6 p’sukim · 4: 24:27-33 · 7 p’sukim · 5: 24:34-41 · 8 p’sukim · 6: 24:42-49 · 8 p’sukim · 7: 24:50-52 · 3 p’sukim · maf: 24:50-52 · 3 p’sukim · Haftarah: I Kings 1:1-31 · 31 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary American Jewish University Hertz Chumash: pp. 83 – 86 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 80 – 89) Shabbat Mevarchim Chodesh Kislev Saturday, November 11 Molad Kislev: Mon, 17 minutes and 2 chalakim after 7:00 In-Person Hebrew School at Temple Sholom of Ontario Sunday, November 12, 2023 10:00am - 11:30am Join us at the synagogue for our monthly live learning. There will be music and singing, and activities for your children. We will also meet with the adults for a special in-preson, on-site learning. Rosh Chodesh Kislev 2023 / רֹאשׁ חוֹדֶשׁ כִּסְלֵו 5784 Start of month of Kislev on the Hebrew calendar 🌒 Rosh Chodesh Kislev for Hebrew Year 5784 begins at sundown on Monday, 13 November 2023 and ends at nightfall on Tuesday, 14 November 2023. Start of month of Kislev on the Hebrew calendar. Kislev (כִּסְלֵו) is the 9th month of the Hebrew year, has 30 or 29 days, and corresponds to November or December on the Gregorian calendar. רֹאשׁ חוֹדֶשׁ, transliterated Rosh Chodesh or Rosh Hodesh, is a minor holiday that occurs at the beginning of every month in the Hebrew calendar. It is marked by the birth of a new moon. Thanksgiving Day Thursday, November 23 Next Miller Course We are planning our next Miller Course to start tentatively in January 2024. Stay tuned for more information. *The titles in blue and underlined are "hyperlinks". If you click on any of those, it will lead to that site/URL. The hyperlink gives a descriptive title with the actual link embedded in that title. 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D'var Torah for Parashat Chayei Sara 5784 on YouTube Parashat Chayei Sara 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת חַיֵּי שָֹרָה 11 November 2023 / 27 Cheshvan 5784 Parashat Chayei Sara is the 5th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Genesis 23:1-25:18 Chayei Sarah (“The Life of Sarah”) opens as Sarah dies and Abraham buys the Cave of Machpelah to bury her. Abraham sends his servant to find a wife for Isaac. The servant meets Rebecca at a well, and Rebecca returns with the servant to marry Isaac. Abraham remarries, has more children, and dies at age 175. [1] Triennial year 2 1: 24:10-14 · 5 p’sukim · 2: 24:15-20 · 6 p’sukim · 3: 24:21-26 · 6 p’sukim · 4: 24:27-33 · 7 p’sukim · 5: 24:34-41 · 8 p’sukim · 6: 24:42-49 · 8 p’sukim · 7: 24:50-52 · 3 p’sukim · maf: 24:50-52 · 3 p’sukim · Haftarah: I Kings 1:1-31 · 31 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary American Jewish University Hertz Chumash: pp. 83 – 86 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 80 – 89) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 110 – 119 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 106 – 123) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 132 – 137 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 127 – 141) As Hashem had made a covenant with Abraham that his legacy will be continued with an heir, Abraham now takes action. He sends his main servant and disciple, his chief of staff, back to his family in Haran to find a suitable wife. While he is not named, the sages understood him to be Eliezer. Eliezer is laden with gifts for the dowry. Having learned from Abraham, Eliezer prays to Hashem that the Isaac’s future wife will have the spirituality and honor that will partner with Isaac in this new religion, the adoration of the one, true G-d. Rebecca’s display of concern for Eliezer and his entourage, as well as his camels, convinces him he’s found the right mate. No one could be happier at the prospect of Rebecca marrying Isaac than her brother Laban, who will figure prominently in the next generation. Laban usurps his father in discussing his sister’s fate after seeing all the wealth displayed by Abraham’s messengers. Rebecca decides to accompany Eliezer back to meet Isaac and becomes his wife, our second Matriarch. Would it be proper to consider that Rebecca as well was impressed by the wealth and hence her quick consent? Consider her later actions that testify to her devotion to Abraham’s legacy and the worship of a righteous G-d that commands us to love the stranger and respect our fellows. She thus proves that this is her primary consideration. Parashá Jaei Sara 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת חַיֵּי שָֹרָה 11 de noviembre de 2023/27 Jeshván 5784 Parashat Jayei Sara es la quinta porción semanal de la Torá en el ciclo judío anual de lectura de la Torá. Porción de la Torá: Génesis 23:1-25:18 Chayei Sarah (“La vida de Sara”) comienza cuando Sara muere y Abraham compra la Cueva de Macpela para enterrarla. Abraham envía a su sirviente a buscar una esposa para Isaac. El sirviente se encuentra con Rebecca en un pozo y Rebecca regresa con el sirviente para casarse con Isaac. Abraham se vuelve a casar, tiene más hijos y muere a los 175 años. [1] Trienal año 2 1: 24:10-14 · 5 pesukim · 2: 24:15-20 · 6 pesukim · 3: 24:21-26 · 6 pesukim · 4: 24:27-33 · 7 pesukim · 5: 24:34-41 · 8 pesukim · 6: 24:42-49 · 8 pesukim · 7: 24:50-52 · 3 pesukim · maf: 24:50-52 · 3 pesukim · Haftará: I Reyes 1:1-31 · 31 pesukim Comentario y Divrei Torá Sefaria OU Torah Seminario Teológico Judío Universidad Judía Americana Hertz Chumash: págs. 83 – 86 Trienal Año 2 (Kriyah completa págs. 80 – 89) Artscroll Chumash: págs. 110 – 119 Año trienal 2 (Kriyah completa págs. 106 – 123) Etz Jaim Jumash: págs. 132 – 137 Año Trienal 2 (Kriyah completa págs. 127 – 141) Como Hashem había hecho un pacto con Abraham de que su legado continuaría con un heredero, Abraham ahora toma medidas. Envía a su principal sirviente y discípulo, su jefe de personal, de regreso con su familia en Harán para encontrar una esposa adecuada. Si bien no se le nombra, los sabios entendieron que se trataba de Eliezer. Eliezer está cargado de regalos para la dote. Habiendo aprendido de Abraham, Eliezer ora a Hashem para que la futura esposa de Isaac tenga la espiritualidad y el honor que acompañarán a Isaac en esta nueva religión, la adoración del único y verdadero Di-s. La muestra de preocupación de Rebecca por Eliezer y su séquito, así como por sus camellos, lo convence de que ha encontrado a la pareja adecuada. Nadie podría estar más feliz ante la perspectiva de que Rebeca se case con Isaac que su hermano Labán, quien ocupará un lugar destacado en la próxima generación. Labán usurpa a su padre al discutir el destino de su hermana después de ver todas las riquezas desplegadas por los mensajeros de Abraham. Rebecca decide acompañar a Eliezer a encontrarse con Isaac y se convierte en su esposa, nuestra segunda matriarca. ¿Sería correcto considerar que Rebecca también quedó impresionada por la riqueza y, por tanto, por su rápido consentimiento? Considere sus acciones posteriores que dan testimonio de su devoción al legado de Abraham y la adoración de un Dios justo que nos ordena amar al extraño y respetar a nuestros semejantes. De esta manera demuestra que ésta es su principal consideración. ​

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

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

Kabbalah Thought for this week "The perpetual pull and tug of the material world is of such magnitude, we forget our true purpose in life as we succumb to the illusions of physical existence. Hence, we need the Light...to reawaken our desire to remain true to our own soul's original commitment to pursue the spiritual path." Announcements -Office Hours -This week’s 10-Minute -Events -Candle Lighting Times for Shabbat (Ontario, CA) -Shabbat Services -School Calendar This is an overview of upcoming events. Details of each event are below Sunday, 22 October 2023-Hebrew School & Jewish Book Fair Monday, 23 October 2023-Torah Study Thursday, 26 October 2023-Judaic Studies Friday & Saturday, 27 & 28 October 2023-This week's Shabbat Services Sunday, 29 October 2023-Hebrew School & BBQ Monday, 30 October 2023-Torah Study Thursday, 2 November 2023-Judaic Studies Friday & Saturday, 3 & 4 November 2023-Shabbat Services Monday, 6 November 2023-Torah Study Thursday, 9 November 2023-Board Meeting Friday & Saturday, 10 & 11 November 2023-Shabbat Services *For your information, I have included below my schedule, including office hours for the next two weeks and specific classes in which I am involved. **For your convenience and information, Zoom links will be provided in separate emails for security purposes. ***I continue to update our Mi Sheberach מי שברך list for those in need of healing. For your convenience, I am attaching this revised list to this email that only goes to members of Temple Sholom of Ontario. Thank you. Office Hours for the next few weeks: Going forward, I am planning on conducting Hebrew School from my office and making Sunday an office day to be more available. Sunday, October 22, 2023 9:00am - 2:00pm Hebrew School & Book Fair Monday, October 23, 2023 9:00am - 2:00pm Friday, October 27, 2023 2:00pm - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) Sunday, October 29, 2023 9:00am - 2:00pm Simchat Torah Services Monday, October 30, 2023 9:00am - 2:00pm Friday, November 3, 2023 2:00pm - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) Sunday, November 5, 2023 9:00am - 2:00pm Simchat Torah Services Monday, November 6, 2023 9:00am - 2:00pm Friday, November 10, 2023 2:00pm - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) (Subject to change. Please call for appointments) JEWISH BOOK FESTIVAL TEMPLE SHOLOM OF ONTARIO HOSTING THE JEWISH BOOK FESTIVAL OCTOBER 22, 2023 Speaker: Author Rebecca Clarren About the event TEMPLE SHOLOM OF ONTARIO HOSTING THE JEWISH BOOK FESTIVAL OCTOBER 22, 2023 Speaker: Author Rebecca Clarren 11:00 A.M. PT BRUNCH/12:00 P.M. PT until 1:00 P.M. PT PROGRAM ZOOM will be available @ 12:00 P.M. when program begins. Register now for in person attendance or for zoom to be emailed the link. Register at www.jewishsgpv.org click on the 3 blue lines top right then select programs, then select Jewish book festival, then scroll down and click on author’s name to register. No charge for this event Festival del Libro Judío 22 DE OCTUBRE DE 2023 Sin cargo por este evento Ponente: Autora Rebecca Claren 11 a.m. BRUNCH/PROGRAMA 12:00 p.m. ZOOM estará disponible a las 12:00 p.m. cuando comienza el programa Regístrese ahora para asistir en persona o para que Zoom reciba el enlace por correo electrónico. Regístrese en www.jewishsgpv.org, haga clic en las 3 líneas azules en la parte superior derecha y luego seleccione programas, luego seleccione Jewish Book Festival, luego desplácese hacia abajo y haga clic en el nombre del autor. para registrarse. Sin cargo por este evento. Ver folleto adjunto This week's 10-Minute Torah (27 October 2023): Parashat Lech Lecha 5784 10-Minute Torah on YouTube Adult Torah Study Class Next Session: Monday, October 23 at 7:30 pm PT Zoom Links sent in separate email Monday morning. Please reply if you do not receive them. Parashat Lech-Lecha 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת לֶךְ־לְךָ 28 October 2023 / 13 Cheshvan 5784 10-Minute Torah for Parashat Lech Lecha 5784 Parashat Lech-Lecha is the 3rd weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Genesis 12:1-17:27 Lech Lecha (“Go Forth”) recounts Abraham’s (here known as Abram) first encounter with God, his journey to Canaan, the birth of his son Ishmael, the covenant between him, his descendants, and God, and God’s commandment to circumcise the males of his household. [1] Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary American Jewish University Hertz Chumash: pp. 50 – 56 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 45 – 60) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 60 – 71 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 54 – 77) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 77 – 85 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 69 – 93) Judaic Studies Next session: Thursday, October 26, 2023 @ 7:30pm Shabbat Times for Ontario, California, USA Candle lighting / הדלקת נרות Friday, October 27⋅5:44 – 5:44pm Havdalah (50 min) / הבדלה - 50 דקות Saturday, October 28⋅6:40 – 6:40pm Powered by Hebcal Shabbat Times Upcoming Services We would like to thank the Ontario Police Department for providing an officer to watch over us during the weekend amid threats. Shabbat Ma'ariv Service Friday, October 27, 2023 @ 7:30 pm Shabbat Shachrit Service Saturday, October 28, 2023 @ 9:30 am Zoom Links sent in separate email Friday afternoon. Please reply if you do not receive them. We are now incorporating guitar accompaniment with our Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv Parashat Lech-Lecha 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת לֶךְ־לְךָ 28 October 2023 / 13 Cheshvan 5784 Parashat Lech Lecha 5784 discussion on YouTube Parashat Lech-Lecha is the 3rd weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Genesis 12:1-17:27 Lech Lecha (“Go Forth”) recounts Abraham’s (here known as Abram) first encounter with God, his journey to Canaan, the birth of his son Ishmael, the covenant between him, his descendants, and God, and God’s commandment to circumcise the males of his household. [1] Triennial year 2 1: 14:1-9 · 9 p’sukim · 2: 14:10-16 · 7 p’sukim · 3: 14:17-20 · 4 p’sukim · 4: 14:21-24 · 4 p’sukim · 5: 15:1-6 · 6 p’sukim · 6: 15:7-16 · 10 p’sukim · 7: 15:17-21 · 5 p’sukim · maf: 15:17-21 · 5 p’sukim · Haftarah: Isaiah 40:27-41:16 · 21 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary American Jewish University Hertz Chumash: pp. 50 – 56 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 45 – 60) Hebrew School at Temple Sholom of Ontario Sunday, October 29, 2023 10:00am - 11:30am We will be on Zoom as usual. We will again have two sessions. The first will focus on Hebrew reading and after a 10-Minute break we'll discuss the week's Torah portion and other related material. Bar B Q Sun, Oct 29 | Temple Sholom of Ontario *The titles in blue and underlined are "hyperlinks". If you click on any of those, it will lead to that site/URL. The hyperlink gives a descriptive title with the actual link embedded in that title. 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Parashat Lech Lecha 5784 discussion on YouTube Parashat Lech-Lecha 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת לֶךְ־לְךָ 28 October 2023 / 13 Cheshvan 5784 Parashat Lech-Lecha is the 3rd weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Genesis 12:1-17:27 Lech Lecha (“Go Forth”) recounts Abraham’s (here known as Abram) first encounter with God, his journey to Canaan, the birth of his son Ishmael, the covenant between him, his descendants, and God, and God’s commandment to circumcise the males of his household. [1] Triennial year 2 1: 14:1-9 · 9 p’sukim · 2: 14:10-16 · 7 p’sukim · 3: 14:17-20 · 4 p’sukim · 4: 14:21-24 · 4 p’sukim · 5: 15:1-6 · 6 p’sukim · 6: 15:7-16 · 10 p’sukim · 7: 15:17-21 · 5 p’sukim · maf: 15:17-21 · 5 p’sukim · Haftarah: Isaiah 40:27-41:16 · 21 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary American Jewish University Hertz Chumash: pp. 50 – 56 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 45 – 60) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 60 – 71 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 54 – 77) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 77 – 85 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 69 – 93) In our triennial year two portion, we have two accounts that seem unconnected. In chapter fourteen, we have the account of a war between kings. Four kings controlled the area in which five kings were vassal kings. Those five kings rebelled and there was a war in the area. Unfortunately, Abram’s nephew Lot lived in the area and was taken hostage. Abram immediately organized some of his men to stage a rescue mission and retrieved his nephew Lot. Some of the discussion would imply that the surrounding kingdoms gained a new respect for Abram. In chapter fifteen, Hashem makes a covenant with Abram. Hashem commits to being a shield to Abram and his descendants. G-d also shows him the land that will eventually be inhabited by them who He will make a great nation, numbering like the stars in the sky and sand on the beach. Even though we Jews are among the smallest of nations on Earth, if we consider all the generations that have existed, through some of the worst persecution and oppression, it would seem that we have indeed outlasted other civilizations. What is the connection? First Hashem supports Abram in his quest to free Lot, and then G-d makes the covenant. It would appear that first G-d shows Abram His resolve to prove that He is indeed a shield, and then they make that covenant. G-d’s actions speak His words, and we, created in the image of Hashem, would do well to imitate that integrity. Parashat Lej-Lejá 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת לֶךְ־לְךָ 28 de octubre de 2023 / 13 Jeshván 5784 Parashat Lej-Lejá es la tercera porción semanal de la Torá en el ciclo judío anual de lectura de la Torá. Porción de la Torá: Génesis 12:1-17:27 Lej Lejá (“Ve”) relata el primer encuentro de Abraham (aquí conocido como Abram) con Dios, su viaje a Canaán, el nacimiento de su hijo Ismael, el pacto entre él, sus descendientes y Dios, y el mandamiento de Dios de circuncidar a los varones de su casa. [1] Trienal año 2 1: 14:1-9 · 9 pesukim · 2: 14:10-16 · 7 pesukim · 3: 14:17-20 · 4 pesukim · 4: 14:21-24 · 4 pesukim · 5: 15:1-6 · 6 pesukim · 6: 15:7-16 · 10 pesukim · 7: 15:17-21 · 5 pesukim · maf: 15:17-21 · 5 pesukim · Haftará: Isaías 40:27-41:16 · 21 pesukim Comentario y Divrei Torá Sefaria OU Torah Seminario Teológico Judío Universidad Judía Americana Hertz Chumash: págs. 50 – 56 Trienal Año 2 (Kriyah completa págs. 45 – 60) Artscroll Chumash: págs. 60 – 71 Trienal Año 2 (Kriyah completa págs. 54 – 77) Etz Jaim Jumash: págs. 77 – 85 Trienal Año 2 (Kriyah completa págs. 69 – 93) En nuestra parte trienal del segundo año, tenemos dos cuentas que parecen desconectadas. En el capítulo catorce tenemos el relato de una guerra entre reyes. Cuatro reyes controlaban el área en la que cinco reyes eran reyes vasallos. Esos cinco reyes se rebelaron y hubo una guerra en la zona. Desafortunadamente, Lot, el sobrino de Abram, vivía en la zona y fue tomado como rehén. Abram inmediatamente organizó a algunos de sus hombres para organizar una misión de rescate y recuperó a su sobrino Lot. Parte de la discusión implicaría que los reinos circundantes ganaron un nuevo respeto por Abram. En el capítulo quince, Hashem hace un pacto con Abram. Hashem se compromete a ser un escudo para Abram y sus descendientes. Di-s también le muestra la tierra que eventualmente será habitada por aquellos que Él formará una gran nación, tan numerosa como las estrellas en el cielo y la arena en la playa. Aunque los judíos estamos entre las naciones más pequeñas de la Tierra, si consideramos todas las generaciones que han existido, a través de algunas de las peores persecuciones y opresiones, parecería que efectivamente hemos sobrevivido a otras civilizaciones. ¿Cuál es la conexión? Primero, Hashem apoya a Abram en su búsqueda para liberar a Lot, y luego Di-s hace el pacto. Parecería que primero Di-s le muestra a Abram su determinación de demostrar que Él es en verdad un escudo, y luego hacen ese pacto. Las acciones de Di-s expresan Sus palabras, y nosotros, creados a imagen de Hashem, haríamos bien en imitar esa integridad.

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

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

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