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https://youtu.be/F0mij0wF4nU Parashat Matot-Masei 5783 / פָּרָשַׁת מַּטּוֹת־מַסְעֵי 15 July 2023 / 26 Tamuz 5783 Parashat Matot-Masei is the 42nd and 43rd weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Numbers 30:2-36:13 Matot (“Tribes”) opens with laws about vows, and continues to describe the Israelites’ war against the Midianites and the allocation of spoils. The tribes of Reuben and Gad request to dwell outside of the Land of Israel, and Moses acquiesces on the condition that they help conquer it. Masei (“Travels”), the final Torah portion in the Book of Numbers, opens with a list of places that the Israelites traveled in the desert. God commands the Israelites to destroy idolatry in the Land of Israel, outlines Israel’s boundaries, and details the laws of cities of refuge for accidental killers. [1] Triennial year 1 1: 30:2-9 · 8 p’sukim · 2: 30:10-13 · 4 p’sukim · 3: 30:14-17 · 4 p’sukim · 4: 31:1-12 · 12 p’sukim · 5: 31:13-24 · 12 p’sukim · 6: 31:25-41 · 17 p’sukim · 7: 31:42-54 · 13 p’sukim · maf: 31:51-54 · 4 p’sukim · Haftarah: Jeremiah 2:4-28, 3:4 · 26 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary American Jewish University Hertz Chumash: pp. 702 – 707 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 702 – 724) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 900 – 911 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 900 – 935) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 941 - 949 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp.941 - 967) Our triennial cycle addresses an issue that would seem to involve control that men exercise over women in the case of vows. In this day and age, there is a lot of emphasis on equality, particularly between genders. With women now becoming rabbis and cantors, putting on tefillin and leading prayer services, how do we reconcile the concept that men can nullify a women’s vow and oath under certain circumstances? The case in point is that if a father hears his minor daughter or a husband hears his wife utter an oath or vow, he has twenty-four hours to nullify that oath or vow. Of course, Israelites can always go before a Beit Din and ask for nullification if they realize after-the-fact that they had taken on a burden they can not bare. And keep in mind that one who utters an oath or a vow essentially has added a commandment to the standard 613, and their obligation is as important as those 613 commandments. Consider that this halacha is not about which gender is superior to the other. Rather, since men are considered to have more challenges in life, and study Torah more ardently than women so they can take the right steps to grow spiritually, they would tend to be more familiar and knowledgeable. Women have the very important tasks of weening children, raising their families and since they’re home, instilling morals and ethics. So they’re knowledge base wouldn’t be as extensive. Therefore, it is more likely that they would not realize the full implications of taking on an oath or vow that a man would. It makes sense, then, that men would be in a better position to scrutinize the oath or vow and see if it’s a reasonable challenge to the women. Parashat Matot-Masei 5783 15 julio 2023 / 26 Tamuz 5783 Parashat Matot-Masei es la porción semanal 42 y 43 de la Torá en el ciclo judío anual de lectura de la Torá. Porción de la Torá: Números 30:2-36:13 Matot (“Tribus”) comienza con leyes sobre los votos y continúa describiendo la guerra de los israelitas contra los madianitas y la distribución del botín. Las tribus de Rubén y Gad solicitan vivir fuera de la Tierra de Israel, y Moisés accede con la condición de que ayuden a conquistarla. Masei ("Viajes"), la porción final de la Torá en el Libro de Números, comienza con una lista de lugares que los israelitas viajaron en el desierto. Dios ordena a los israelitas que destruyan la idolatría en la Tierra de Israel, describe los límites de Israel y detalla las leyes de las ciudades de refugio para los asesinos accidentales. [1] Trienal año 1 1: 30:2-9 · 8 p'sukim · 2: 30:10-13 · 4 p'sukim · 3: 30:14-17 · 4 p'sukim · 4: 31:1-12 · 12 p'sukim · 5: 31:13-24 · 12 p'sukim · 6: 31:25-41 · 17 p'sukim · 7: 31:42-54 · 13 p'sukim · maf: 31:51-54 · 4 p'sukim · Haftará: Jeremías 2:4-28, 3:4 · 26 p'sukim Comentario y Divrei Torá Sefaria OU Torá Seminario Teológico Judío Universidad Judía Americana Hertz Chumash: págs. 702 – 707 Año trienal 1 (Kriyah completa págs. 702 – 724) Artscroll Chumash: págs. 900 – 911 Trienal Año 1 (Kriyah completa págs. 900 – 935) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 941 - 949 Año Trienal 1 (Kriyah Completa pp. 941 - 967) Nuestro ciclo trienal aborda un tema que parece implicar el control que los hombres ejercen sobre las mujeres en el caso de los votos. Hoy en día, hay mucho énfasis en la igualdad, particularmente entre los géneros. Ahora que las mujeres se convierten en rabinas y cantoras, se colocan tefilín y dirigen los servicios de oración, ¿cómo conciliamos el concepto de que los hombres pueden anular el voto y el juramento de una mujer en determinadas circunstancias? El caso en cuestión es que si un padre escucha a su hija menor o un esposo escucha a su esposa pronunciar un juramento o voto, tiene veinticuatro horas para anular ese juramento o voto. Por supuesto, los israelitas siempre pueden ir ante un Beit Din y pedir la anulación si se dan cuenta después del hecho de que habían asumido una carga que no pueden soportar. Y tenga en cuenta que quien pronuncia un juramento o un voto esencialmente ha agregado un mandamiento al estándar 613, y su obligación es tan importante como esos 613 mandamientos. Considere que esta halajá no se trata de qué género es superior al otro. Más bien, dado que se considera que los hombres tienen más desafíos en la vida y estudian la Torá con más fervor que las mujeres para que puedan dar los pasos correctos para crecer espiritualmente, tenderán a ser más familiares y conocedores. Las mujeres tienen las tareas muy importantes de criar a los hijos, criar a sus familias y desde el hogar, inculcar la moral y la ética. Entonces, su base de conocimiento no sería tan extensa. Por lo tanto, es más probable que no se den cuenta de todas las implicaciones de tomar un juramento o voto que un hombre sí. Entonces, tiene sentido que los hombres estén en una mejor posición para examinar el juramento o voto y ver si es un desafío razonable para las mujeres.

Announcements -Office Hours -This week’s 10-Minute -Events -Candle Lighting Times for Shabbat (Ontario, CA) Calendar Tuesday, 4 July 2023-Independence Day Thursday, 6 July 2023-Judaic Studies Friday & Saturday, 7 & 8 July 2023-This week's Shabbat services Sunday, 9 July 2023-Children's Hebrew Class -Miller Course, Introduction to Judaism Monday, 10 July 2023-Adult Torah Study Thursday, 13 July 2023-Monthly Board Meeting Friday & Saturday, 14 & 15 July 2023-This week's Shabbat services Sunday, 16 July 2023-Children's Hebrew Class -Miller Course, Introduction to Judaism Monday, 17 July 2023-Adult Torah Study Thursday, 20 July 2023-Judaic Studies -Mi Sheberach List *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 have updated our Mi Sheberach מי שברך list for those in need of healing by removing the names of those of whom we were uncertain. Please advise if any names were removed in error. 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, July 2, 2023 - 9:00am - 2:00pm (Children's Beginning Hebrew @ 10:00am & Miller Courses @ 11:00am & 12:00noon) Monday, July 3, 2023 - 9:30am - 1:30pm Friday, July 7, 2023 2:00pm - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) Sunday, July 9, 2023 - 9:00am - 2:00pm (Children's Beginning Hebrew @ 10:00am & Miller Courses @ 11:00am & 12:00noon) Monday, July 10, 2023 - 2:30pm - 9:00pm (Upland City Council Invocation @ 7:00pm) Thursday, July 13, 2023 - 2:00pm - 7:00pm (Board Meeting @ 7:00pm) Friday, July 14, 2023 2:00pm - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) Sunday, July 16, 2023 - 9:00am - 2:00pm (Children's Beginning Hebrew @ 10:00am & Miller Courses @ 11:00am & 12:00noon) Monday, July 17, 2023 - 9:30am - 1:30pm Friday, July 21, 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 (8 July 2023): Parashat Pinchas 5783 https://youtu.be/V0hR8DvZsgw Adult Torah Study Class Next Session: Monday, July 3 at 7:30 pm PT Zoom Links sent in separate email Monday morning. Please reply if you do not receive them. Parashat Pinchas 5783 / פָּרָשַׁת פִּינְחָס 8 July 2023 / 19 Tamuz 5783 Parashat Pinchas is the 41st weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Numbers 25:10-30:1 Pinchas opens with God’s promise of a “covenant of peace” for the zealot Pinchas, followed by a census. The daughters of Tzelofchad request and receive new laws regarding inheritance. God instructs Moses to prepare Joshua for leadership, and God describes sacrifices brought daily and on special occasions. [1] Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary American Jewish University Hertz Chumash: pp. 686 – 690 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 686 – 698) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 876 – 883 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 876 – 899) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 920 - 924 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp.920 - 936) Happy Independence Day Tuesday, 4 July 2023 The Fourth of July celebrates the passage of the Declaration of Independence by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776. The Declaration announced the political separation of the 13 North American colonies from Great Britain. Judaic Studies Next session: Thursday, July 6, 2023 @ 7:30pm We will be continuing with our study of Louis Jacobs’ book, Jewish Personal and Social Ethics, concentrating on Chapter 5, “Health and Care of the Body,” and Chapter 7, “Honesty and Integrity.” Shabbat Times for Ontario, California, USA Candle lighting / הדלקת נרות Friday, July 7⋅7:44 – 7:44pm Havdalah (50 min) / הבדלה - 50 דקות Saturday, July 8⋅8:52 – 8:52pm Powered by Hebcal Shabbat Times Upcoming Services Shabbat Ma'ariv Service Friday, July 7, 2023 @ 7:30 pm Shabbat Shachrit Service Saturday, July 8, 2023 @ 9:30 am Zoom Links sent in separate email Friday afternoon. Please reply if you do not receive them. We are now incorporating guitar accompaniment with our Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv Parashat Pinchas 5783 / פָּרָשַׁת פִּינְחָס 8 July 2023 / 19 Tamuz 5783 Parashat Pinchas is the 41st weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Numbers 25:10-26:51 Triennial year 1 1: 25:10-12 · 3 p’sukim · 2: 25:13-15 · 3 p’sukim · 3: 25:16-26:4 · 8 p’sukim · 4: 26:5-11 · 7 p’sukim · 5: 26:12-22 · 11 p’sukim · 6: 26:23-34 · 12 p’sukim · 7: 26:35-51 · 17 p’sukim · maf: 26:48-51 · 4 p’sukim · Haftarah*: Jeremiah 1:1-2:3 · 22 p’sukim *Pinchas occurring after 17 Tammuz Commentary and Divrei Torah: Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary American Jewish University Hertz Chumash: pp. 686 – 690 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 686 – 698) *Note that we are now doing the Triennial reading for our Shabbat Torah services. 5783 will be 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, July 9, 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, July 9, 2023 11:00am - 12:00noon Module 14: Kids 12:00noon - 1:00pm Module 3: Diversity We have started a 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. ***We continually update our Mi Sheberach מי שברך list for those in need of healing. Please advise any names to be added or removed. This list only goes to members of Temple Sholom of Ontario but I will include anyone who can benefit from these prayers. Thank you. *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/V0hR8DvZsgw Parashat Pinchas 5783 / פָּרָשַׁת פִּינְחָס 8 July 2023 / 19 Tamuz 5783 Parashat Pinchas is the 41st weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Numbers 25:10-30:1 Pinchas opens with God’s promise of a “covenant of peace” for the zealot Pinchas, followed by a census. The daughters of Tzelofchad request and receive new laws regarding inheritance. God instructs Moses to prepare Joshua for leadership, and God describes sacrifices brought daily and on special occasions. [1] Triennial year 1 1: 25:10-12 · 3 p’sukim · 2: 25:13-15 · 3 p’sukim · 3: 25:16-26:4 · 8 p’sukim · 4: 26:5-11 · 7 p’sukim · 5: 26:12-22 · 11 p’sukim · 6: 26:23-34 · 12 p’sukim · 7: 26:35-51 · 17 p’sukim · maf: 26:48-51 · 4 p’sukim · Haftarah*: Jeremiah 1:1-2:3 · 22 p’sukim *Pinchas occurring after 17 Tammuz Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary American Jewish University Hertz Chumash: pp. 686 – 690 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 686 – 698) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 876 – 883 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 876 – 899) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 920 - 924 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp.920 - 936) Because of Pinchas’ actions in standing up for Hashem, he is granted the eventual succession to the High Priest position. Some may be puzzled by this since he is Aaron’s grandson and Elazar’s son. However, this was necessary because he was already alive when Hashem commanded that the succession of High Priests would descend from Aaron. The end of the previous parashat describes how Balaam and Balak were confounded in their attempts to curse Israel. They then devised a new plan to demoralize Israel with debauchery from their daughters who enticed the Israelite men to honor their idols because consorting in their sexual depravity. Israel holds high values, and this was an attempt to weaken their morality and thus their spiritual and military might. In what might seem to be an aberration, we have an individual who actually stands up for Hashem, contrasted with the people’s complaints about water, food and military prowess. Pinchas thus exacts judgment on an Israelite prince and a Midianite princess who dared to cavort their immoral behavior in plain view of the people by executing them. The people reacted angrily to this by demanding justice for Pinchas’ vigilante behavior. Moses and Aaron, and Hashem stopped them by not only praising Pinchas’ actions, but also by Hashem rewarding Pinchas’ behavior. Thus a proper example set by a righteous person. Parashá Pinjás 5783 / פָּרָשַׁת פִּינְחָס 8 julio 2023 / 19 Tamuz 5783 Parashat Pinjas es la porción semanal número 41 de la Torá en el ciclo judío anual de lectura de la Torá. Porción de la Torá: Números 25:10-30:1 Pinchas comienza con la promesa de Dios de un “pacto de paz” para el fanático Pinchas, seguido de un censo. Las hijas de Tzelofchad solicitan y reciben nuevas leyes en materia de herencia. Dios instruye a Moisés para que prepare a Josué para el liderazgo, y Dios describe los sacrificios traídos diariamente y en ocasiones especiales. [1] Trienal año 1 1: 25:10-12 · 3 p'sukim · 2: 25:13-15 · 3 p'sukim · 3: 25:16-26:4 · 8 p'sukim · 4: 26:5-11 · 7 p'sukim · 5: 26:12-22 · 11 p'sukim · 6: 26:23-34 · 12 p'sukim · 7: 26:35-51 · 17 p'sukim · maf: 26:48-51 · 4 p'sukim · Haftarah*: Jeremías 1:1-2:3 · 22 p'sukim *Pinjas que ocurren después del 17 de Tammuz Comentario y Divrei Torah Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary American Jewish University Hertz Chumash: págs. 686 – 690 Año trienal 1 (Kriyah completo págs. 686 – 698) Artscroll Chumash: págs. 876 – 883 Trienal Año 1 (Kriyah completa págs. 876 – 899) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 920 - 924 Año Trienal 1 (Kriyah Completa pp. 920 - 936) Debido a las acciones de Pinjas al defender a Hashem, se le otorga la eventual sucesión al puesto de Sumo Sacerdote. Algunos pueden estar desconcertados por esto, ya que él es el nieto de Aarón y el hijo de Elazar. Sin embargo, esto era necesario porque ya estaba vivo cuando Hashem ordenó que la sucesión de Sumos Sacerdotes descendiera de Aarón. El final de la parashá anterior describe cómo Balaam y Balak fueron confundidos en sus intentos de maldecir a Israel. Luego idearon un nuevo plan para desmoralizar a Israel con el libertinaje de sus hijas, quienes incitaron a los hombres israelitas a honrar a sus ídolos porque se asociaban con su depravación sexual. Israel tiene valores elevados, y este fue un intento de debilitar su moralidad y, por lo tanto, su poder espiritual y militar. En lo que podría parecer una aberración, tenemos a un individuo que realmente defiende a Hashem, en contraste con las quejas de la gente sobre el agua, la comida y la destreza militar. Pinjas así impone juicio sobre un príncipe israelita y una princesa madianita que se atrevieron a exhibir su comportamiento inmoral a la vista del pueblo ejecutándolos. La gente reaccionó con enojo a esto exigiendo justicia por el comportamiento de vigilante de Pinchas. Moisés y Aarón, y Hashem los detuvieron no solo al elogiar las acciones de Pinjas, sino también al recompensar a Hashem por su comportamiento. Por lo tanto, un ejemplo apropiado establecido por una persona justa.

Announcements -Office Hours -This week’s 10-Minute -Events -Candle Lighting Times for Shabbat (Ontario, CA) Calendar Sunday, 25 June 2023-Children's Hebrew Class -Miller Course, Introduction to Judaism -Jewish Inland Empire Pioneers Monday, 26 June 2023-Adult Torah Study Thursday, 29 June 2023-Judaic Studies Friday & Saturday, 30 June & 1 July 2023-This week's Shabbat services Sunday, 2 July 2023-Children's Hebrew Class -Miller Course, Introduction to Judaism Tuesday, 4 July 2023-Independence Day Thursday, 6 July 2023-Judaic Studies Friday & Saturday, 7 & 8 July 2023-This week's Shabbat services Sunday, 9 July 2023-Children's Hebrew Class -Miller Course, Introduction to Judaism Monday, 10 July 2023-Adult Torah Study Thursday, 13 July 2023-Monthly Board Meeting -Mi Sheberach List *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 have updated our Mi Sheberach מי שברך list for those in need of healing by removing the names of those of whom we were uncertain. Please advise if any names were removed in error. 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, June 25, 2023 9:00am - 5:00pm (Children's Beginning Hebrew @ 10:00am & Miller Courses @ 11:00am & 12:00noon) Friday, June 30, 2023 2:00pm - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) Sunday, July 2, 2023 - 9:00am - 2:00pm (Children's Beginning Hebrew @ 10:00am & Miller Courses @ 11:00am & 12:00noon) Monday, July 3, 2023 - 9:30am - 1:30pm Friday, July 7, 2023 2:00pm - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) Sunday, July 9, 2023 - 9:00am - 2:00pm (Children's Beginning Hebrew @ 10:00am & Miller Courses @ 11:00am & 12:00noon) Thursday, July 13, 2023 - 2:00pm - 7:00pm (Board Meeting @ 7:00pm) Friday, July 14, 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 (1 July 2023): Parashat Chukat-Balak 5783 https://youtu.be/-iJJ8ZfB8Hc Adult Torah Study Class Next Session: Monday, June 26 at 7:30 pm PT Zoom Links sent in separate email Monday morning. Please reply if you do not receive them. Parashat Chukat-Balak 5783 / פָּרָשַׁת קוֹרַח 1 July 2023 / 5 Tamuz 5783 (Diaspora) Parashat Chukat-Balak is the 39th and 40th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Numbers 19:1-25:9 Chukat (“Law Of”) opens by describing the process of burning the red heifer and using its ashes for purification. It also tells the stories of the deaths of Miriam and Aaron, Moses’ striking of a rock to bring forth water, a plague of venomous snakes, and battles against the Emorite kings Sihon and Og. Balak tells the story of the Moabite king Balak, who hires Balaam to curse the Israelites. Balaam’s donkey speaks along the way, and Balaam ends up blessing the Israelites. The portion ends with a story about Israelite men sinning with Moabite women and the stabbing of an Israelite and a Midianite. [1] Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary American Jewish University Hertz Chumash: pp. 652 – 661 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 652 – 682) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 838 – 853 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 838 – 875) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 880 - 890 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp.880 - 908) Judaic Studies Next session: Thursday, July 6, 2023 @ 7:30pm We will be continuing with our study of Louis Jacobs’ book, Jewish Personal and Social Ethics, concentrating on Chapter 5, “Health and Care of the Body,” and Chapter 7, “Honesty and Integrity.” Shabbat Times for Ontario, California, USA Candle lighting / הדלקת נרות Friday, June 30⋅7:46 – 7:46pm Havdalah (50 min) / הבדלה - 50 דקות Saturday, July 1⋅8:54 – 8:54pm Powered by Hebcal Shabbat Times Upcoming Services Shabbat Ma'ariv Service Friday, June 30, 2023 @ 7:30 pm Shabbat Shachrit Service Saturday, July 1, 2023 @ 9:30 am Zoom Links sent in separate email Friday afternoon. Please reply if you do not receive them. We are now incorporating guitar accompaniment with our Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv Parashat Chukat-Balak 5783 / פָּרָשַׁת חֻקַּת־בָּלָק 1 July 2023 / 12 Tamuz 5783 (Diaspora) Parashat Chukat-Balak is the 39th and 40th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Numbers 19:1-25:9 Parashat Korach recounts the rebellion of Korach (a cousin of Moses and Aaron), Dathan, Abiram, and 250 of their followers. Some rebels are swallowed by the ground, while others are consumed by a fire from God and others die in a plague. The portion ends by describing gifts given to priests and Levites. [1] Triennial year 1 1: 19:1-9 · 9 p’sukim · 2: 19:10-17 · 8 p’sukim · 3: 19:18-20:6 · 11 p’sukim · 4: 20:7-13 · 7 p’sukim · 5: 20:14-21 · 8 p’sukim · 6: 20:22-21:9 · 17 p’sukim · 7: 21:10-20 · 11 p’sukim · maf: 21:16-20 · 5 p’sukim · Haftarah: Micah 5:6-6:8 · 17 p’sukim Hertz Chumash: pp. 652 – 661 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 652 – 682) *Note that we are now doing the Triennial reading for our Shabbat Torah services. 5783 will be 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. We will be having a children's session over the summer to teach Hebrew starting June 25 (see below). Please contact us for further details and information Children's Beginning Hebrew Class Sunday, July 2, 2023 10:00am -10:45am To teach Hebrew to those just entering Hebrew school or would like a refresher. Miller Course: Introduction to Judaism Next Session: Sunday, July 2, 2023 11:00am - 12:00noon Module 13: Love 12:00noon - 1:00pm Module 2: TaNaKh We have started a 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. Happy Independence Day Tuesday, 4 July 2023 The Fourth of July celebrates the passage of the Declaration of Independence by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776. The Declaration announced the political separation of the 13 North American colonies from Great Britain. ***I continually update our Mi Sheberach מי שברך list for those in need of healing. Please advise any names to be added or removed. This list only goes to members of Temple Sholom of Ontario but I will include anyone who can benefit from these prayers. Thank you. *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/-iJJ8ZfB8Hc Parashat Chukat-Balak 5783 / פָּרָשַׁת חֻקַּת־בָּלָק 1 July 2023 / 12 Tamuz 5783 (Diaspora) Parashat Chukat-Balak is the 39th and 40th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Numbers 19:1-25:9 Chukat (“Law Of”) opens by describing the process of burning the red heifer and using its ashes for purification. It also tells the stories of the deaths of Miriam and Aaron, Moses’ striking of a rock to bring forth water, a plague of venomous snakes, and battles against the Emorite kings Sihon and Og. Balak tells the story of the Moabite king Balak, who hires Balaam to curse the Israelites. Balaam’s donkey speaks along the way, and Balaam ends up blessing the Israelites. The portion ends with a story about Israelite men sinning with Moabite women and the stabbing of an Israelite and a Midianite. [1] Triennial year 1 1: 19:1-9 · 9 p’sukim · 2: 19:10-17 · 8 p’sukim · 3: 19:18-20:6 · 11 p’sukim · 4: 20:7-13 · 7 p’sukim · 5: 20:14-21 · 8 p’sukim · 6: 20:22-21:9 · 17 p’sukim · 7: 21:10-20 · 11 p’sukim · maf: 21:16-20 · 5 p’sukim · Haftarah: Micah 5:6-6:8 · 17 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary American Jewish University Hertz Chumash: pp. 652 – 661 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 652 – 682) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 838 – 853 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 838 – 875) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 880 - 890 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp.880 - 908) This double portion puts us on schedule with Torah readings in Israel. Remember that the second day of this past Shavuot occurred on Shabbat and had a special Torah reading that preempted the regular schedule of Torah readings. Israel only observes one day of Shavuot. It is necessary to double up this week so we finish reading the Torah for Shemini Atzeret/Simchat Torah. The sages tell us that the burning of the Red Heifer and the deaths of the righteous prophets, Miriam and Aaron, are juxtaposed because they relate to a similar concept, purification. The Red Heifer is burned and its ashes are mixed with water to purify someone who performed the mitzvah of final care of someone who just died. The sages also tell us that when righteous people die, ie Miriam and Aaron, the deaths serve as a sort of purification for the people, almost like an offering. Perhaps this is an example that sometimes people aren’t appreciated until after they pass on. It was due to Miriam’s merit that a well of drinking water appeared every three days. Aaron was a man of the people, always making peace whenever and wherever necessary. Now perhaps Israel will take up their mantle of mitzvot and carry on their legacy for the inspiration they are leaving behind. In stark contrast, it is almost counter to this that we read about Moses disobeying Hashem’s directive to speak to the rock to obtain water after the death of Miriam. Moses striking the rock dooms him to not enter the promised land. This is a stark lesson about anger and how it can upset the mind so greatly to make bad decisions. If a man of Moshe Rabbeinu’s stature can err so grievously, we should all consider this as an extremely important lesson in anger management. Parashat Chukat-Balak 5783 1 julio 2023 / 12 Tamuz 5783 (Diáspora) Parashat Chukat-Balak es la porción semanal de la Torá 39 y 40 en el ciclo judío anual de lectura de la Torá. Porción de la Torá: Números 19:1-25:9 Chukat ("Ley de") comienza describiendo el proceso de quemar la vaca roja y usar sus cenizas para la purificación. También cuenta las historias de las muertes de Miriam y Aarón, Moisés golpeó una roca para que brotara agua, una plaga de serpientes venenosas y batallas contra los reyes emoritas Sehón y Og. Balac cuenta la historia del rey moabita Balac, quien contrata a Balaam para maldecir a los israelitas. El burro de Balaam habla en el camino y Balaam termina bendiciendo a los israelitas. La porción termina con una historia sobre hombres israelitas que pecaron con mujeres moabitas y el apuñalamiento de un israelita y un madianita. [1] Trienal año 1 1: 19:1-9 · 9 p'sukim · 2: 19:10-17 · 8 p'sukim · 3: 19:18-20:6 · 11 p'sukim · 4: 20:7-13 · 7 p'sukim · 5: 20:14-21 · 8 p'sukim · 6: 20:22-21:9 · 17 p'sukim · 7: 21:10-20 · 11 p'sukim · maf: 21:16-20 · 5 p'sukim · Haftará: Miqueas 5:6-6:8 · 17 p'sukim Comentario y Divrei Torá Sefaria OU Torá Seminario Teológico Judío Universidad Judía Americana Hertz Chumash: págs. 652 – 661 Año trienal 1 (Kriyah completa págs. 652 – 682) Artscroll Chumash: págs. 838 – 853 Trienal Año 1 (Kriyah completa págs. 838 – 875) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 880 - 890 Año Trienal 1 (Kriyah Completa pp. 880 - 908) Esta doble porción nos pone al día con las lecturas de la Torá en Israel. Recuerde que el segundo día de este pasado Shavuot ocurrió en Shabat y tuvo una lectura especial de la Torá que se adelantó al horario regular de lecturas de la Torá. Israel solo observa un día de Shavuot. Es necesario duplicar esta semana para que terminemos de leer la Torá para Shemini Atzeret/Simjat Torá. Los sabios nos dicen que la quema de la Vaca Roja y la muerte de los profetas justos, Miriam y Aarón, se yuxtaponen porque se relacionan con un concepto similar, la purificación. La vaca roja se quema y sus cenizas se mezclan con agua para purificar a alguien que cumplió la mitzvá del cuidado final de alguien que acaba de morir. Los sabios también nos dicen que cuando mueren los justos, es decir, Miriam y Aarón, las muertes sirven como una especie de purificación para el pueblo, casi como una ofrenda. Tal vez este sea un ejemplo de que a veces las personas no son apreciadas hasta que fallecen. Fue por el mérito de Miriam que cada tres días aparecía un pozo de agua potable. Aarón era un hombre del pueblo, siempre haciendo las paces cuando y donde sea necesario. Ahora, quizás Israel tome su manto de mitzvot y continúe con su legado por la inspiración que está dejando atrás. En marcado contraste, es casi contrario a esto que leemos sobre Moisés desobedeciendo la directiva de Hashem de hablarle a la roca para obtener agua después de la muerte de Miriam. Moisés golpeando la roca lo condena a no entrar en la tierra prometida. Esta es una lección cruda sobre la ira y cómo puede alterar tanto la mente para tomar malas decisiones. Si un hombre de la estatura de Moshe Rabbeinu puede cometer un error tan grave, todos deberíamos considerar esto como una lección extremadamente importante en el manejo de la ira.

https://youtu.be/KYFbb0Qqqr4 Parashat Korach 5783 / פָּרָשַׁת קוֹרַח 24 June 2023 / 5 Tamuz 5783 (Diaspora) Parashat Korach is the 38th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Numbers 16:1-18:32 Parashat Korach recounts the rebellion of Korach (a cousin of Moses and Aaron), Dathan, Abiram, and 250 of their followers. Some rebels are swallowed by the ground, while others are consumed by a fire from God and others die in a plague. The portion ends by describing gifts given to priests and Levites. [1] Triennial year 1 1: 16:1-3 · 3 p’sukim · 2: 16:4-7 · 4 p’sukim · 3: 16:8-13 · 6 p’sukim · 4: 16:14-19 · 6 p’sukim · 5: 16:20-35 · 16 p’sukim · 6: 17:1-8 · 8 p’sukim · 7: 17:9-15 · 7 p’sukim · maf: 17:9-15 · 7 p’sukim · Haftarah: I Samuel 11:14-12:22 · 24 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary American Jewish University Soncino Chumash: pp. 639 – 644 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 639 – 648) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 820 – 829 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 820 – 837) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 860 - 860 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp.860 - 875) Parashat Koraj 5783 / פָּרָשַׁת קוֹרַח 24 junio 2023 / 5 Tamuz 5783 (Diáspora) https://youtu.be/KYFbb0Qqqr4 Parashat Koraj es la porción semanal número 38 de la Torá en el ciclo judío anual de lectura de la Torá. Porción de la Torá: Números 16:1-18:32 Parashat Koraj relata la rebelión de Koraj (un primo de Moisés y Aarón), Datán, Abiram y 250 de sus seguidores. Algunos rebeldes son tragados por la tierra, mientras que otros son consumidos por un fuego de Dios y otros mueren en una plaga. La porción termina describiendo los regalos dados a los sacerdotes y levitas. [1] Trienal año 1 1: 16:1-3 · 3 p'sukim · 2: 16:4-7 · 4 p'sukim · 3: 16:8-13 · 6 p'sukim · 4: 16:14-19 · 6 p'sukim · 5: 16:20-35 · 16 p'sukim · 6: 17:1-8 · 8 p'sukim · 7: 17:9-15 · 7 p'sukim · maf: 17:9-15 · 7 p'sukim · Haftará: I Samuel 11:14-12:22 · 24 p'sukim Comentario y Divrei Torá Sefaria OU Torá Seminario Teológico Judío Universidad Judía Americana Soncino Chumash: págs. 639 – 644 Año trienal 1 (Kriyah completa págs. 639 – 648) Artscroll Chumash: págs. 820 – 829 Trienal Año 1 (Kriyah completa págs. 820 – 837) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 860 - 860 Año Trienal 1 (Kriyah Completa pp. 860 - 875) Kóraj es probablemente la primera persona en la historia registrada en tergiversar la verdad como pedagogo. Vio el descontento de Israel por tener que morir en el desierto en lugar de asentarse en la Tierra Prometida, y trató de aprovecharse y reemplazar a Moisés y Aarón como líderes. Por supuesto que fracasó, pero también les dio a Moisés y Aarón la oportunidad de mostrarles a todos su humildad y cariño. Esto también muestra nuestra terquedad como pueblo. Acabábamos de presenciar las acciones de Hashem al sacarnos de Egipto, dividir el Mar de Juncos, destruir al ejército egipcio, hacernos encontrar agua, darnos comida y refugio. Israel también fue testigo de que los mismos espías tejían la verdad para retratar su propio temor de actuar para conquistar Canaán e infectar al resto de Israel con el mismo temor. ¿No deberíamos haber tenido más fe en Hashem? ¡Seguramente deberían haber entendido que Di-s se está quedando sin paciencia! Fue lamentable que nuestra sumisión en la esclavitud a los egipcios durante 120 años quebrara nuestro espíritu. Un espíritu que renacería en la próxima generación que fuera lo suficientemente valiente como para asentarse en una tierra y crear la civilización que ahora es el judaísmo. Un evento que desafortunadamente Koraj y sus seguidores no verían.

Announcements -Office Hours -This week’s 10-Minute -Events -Candle Lighting Times for Shabbat (Ontario, CA) Calendar Sunday, 18 June 2023-Miller Course Introduction to Judaism Monday, 19 June 2023-Adult Torah Study Thursday, 22 June 2023-Judaic Studies Friday & Saturday, 23 & 24 June 2023-This week's Shabbat services Sunday, 25 June 2023-Children's Hebrew Class -Miller Course, Introduction to Judaism -Jewish Inland Empire Pioneers Monday, 26 June 2023-Adult Torah Study Thursday, 29 June 2023-Judaic Studies Friday & Saturday, 30 June & 1 July 2023-This week's Shabbat services Tuesday, 4 July 2023-Independence Day -Mi Sheberach List *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 have updated our Mi Sheberach מי שברך list for those in need of healing by removing the names of those of whom we were uncertain. Please advise if any names were removed in error. 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, June 18, 2023 - 9:00am - 2:00pm (Miller Course @ 11:45am) Monday, June 19, 2023 - 9:30am - 1:30pm Friday, June 23, 2023 2:00pm - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) Sunday, June 25, 2023 9:30am - 2:00pm (Children's Beginning Hebrew @ 10:00am & Miller Course @ 11:45am) Monday, June 26, 2023 9:30am - 1:30pm Friday, June 30, 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 (24 June 2023): Parashat Korach 5783 https://youtu.be/KYFbb0Qqqr4 Rosh Chodesh Tamuz 2023 / רֹאשׁ חוֹדֶשׁ תָּמוּז 5783 Start of month of Tamuz on the Hebrew calendar 🌒 Rosh Chodesh Tamuz for Hebrew Year 5783 begins at sundown on Sunday, 18 June 2023 and ends at nightfall on Tuesday, 20 June 2023. Start of month of Tamuz on the Hebrew calendar. תַּמּוּז (transliterated Tamuz or Tammuz) is the 4th month of the Hebrew year, has 29 days, and corresponds to June or July 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. Adult Torah Study Class Next Session: Monday, June 19 at 7:30 pm PT Zoom Links sent in separate email Monday morning. Please reply if you do not receive them. Parashat Korach 5783 / פָּרָשַׁת קוֹרַח 24 June 2023 / 5 Tamuz 5783 (Diaspora) Parashat Korach is the 38th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Numbers 16:1-18:32 Parashat Korach recounts the rebellion of Korach (a cousin of Moses and Aaron), Dathan, Abiram, and 250 of their followers. Some rebels are swallowed by the ground, while others are consumed by a fire from God and others die in a plague. The portion ends by describing gifts given to priests and Levites. [1] Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary American Jewish University Soncino Chumash: pp. 639 – 644 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 639 – 648) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 820 – 829 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 820 – 837) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 860 - 860 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp.860 - 875) Judaic Studies Next session: Thursday, June 22, 2023 @ 7:30pm (?) We will be continuing with our study of Louis Jacobs’ book, Jewish Personal and Social Ethics, concentrating on Chapter 5, “Health and Care of the Body,” and Chapter 7, “Honesty and Integrity.” Shabbat Times for Ontario, California, USA Candle lighting / הדלקת נרות Friday, June 23⋅7:46 – 7:46pm Havdalah (50 min) / הבדלה - 50 דקות Saturday, June 24⋅8:54 – 8:54pm Powered by Hebcal Shabbat Times Upcoming Services Shabbat Ma'ariv Service Friday, June 23, 2023 @ 7:30 pm Shabbat Shachrit Service Saturday, June 24, 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 Korach 5783 / פָּרָשַׁת קוֹרַח 24 June 2023 / 5 Tamuz 5783 (Diaspora) https://youtu.be/KYFbb0Qqqr4 Parashat Korach is the 38th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Numbers 16:1-18:32 Parashat Korach recounts the rebellion of Korach (a cousin of Moses and Aaron), Dathan, Abiram, and 250 of their followers. Some rebels are swallowed by the ground, while others are consumed by a fire from God and others die in a plague. The portion ends by describing gifts given to priests and Levites. [1] Triennial year 1 1: 16:1-3 · 3 p’sukim · 2: 16:4-7 · 4 p’sukim · 3: 16:8-13 · 6 p’sukim · 4: 16:14-19 · 6 p’sukim · 5: 16:20-35 · 16 p’sukim · 6: 17:1-8 · 8 p’sukim · 7: 17:9-15 · 7 p’sukim · maf: 17:9-15 · 7 p’sukim · Haftarah: I Samuel 11:14-12:22 · 24 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary American Jewish University Soncino Chumash: pp. 639 – 644 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 639 – 648) *Note that we are now doing the Triennial reading for our Shabbat Torah services. 5783 will be 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. We will be having a children's session over the summer to teach Hebrew starting June 25 (see below). Please contact us for further details and information Children's Beginning Hebrew Class Tentative start date in June 25, 2023 10:00am -10:45am To teach Hebrew to those just entering Hebrew school or would like a refresher. Miller Course: Introduction to Judaism Next Session: Sunday, June 25, 2023 Module 12: Middle Ages 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. Jewish Inland Empire Pioneers On Sunday, June 25th at 2:00 PM Temple Sholom of Ontario, will welcome Cantor Jonathan L. Friedmann, Ph.D., professor of Jewish Music History and Academic Dean of the Master of Jewish Studies Program and Rabbinical School at the Academy for Jewish Religion California as our guest speaker. He will lead us back to our Jewish leaders and history within the Inland Empire, Pomona Valley and beyond. Happy Independence Day Tuesday, 4 July 2023 The Fourth of July celebrates the passage of the Declaration of Independence by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776. The Declaration announced the political separation of the 13 North American colonies from Great Britain. ***I continually update our Mi Sheberach מי שברך list for those in need of healing. Please advise any names to be added or removed. This list only goes to members of Temple Sholom of Ontario but I will include anyone who can benefit from these prayers. Thank you. *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.

Announcements -Office Hours -This week’s 10-Minute -Events -Candle Lighting Times for Shabbat (Ontario, CA) Calendar Sunday, 11 - 16 June 2023-Vacation/Out of Town Friday & Saturday, 16 & 17 June 2023-This week's Shabbat services Sunday, 18 June 2023-Miller Course Introduction to Judaism Monday, 19 June 2023-Adult Torah Study Thursday, 22 June 2023-Judaic Studies Friday & Saturday, 23 & 24 June 2023-This week's Shabbat services Sunday, 25 June 2023-Children's Hebrew Class -Miller Course, Introduction to Judaism Monday, 26 June 2023-Adult Torah Study Thursday, 29 June 2023-Judaic Studies Friday & Saturday, 30 June & 1 July 2023-This week's Shabbat services -Mi Sheberach List *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 have updated our Mi Sheberach מי שברך list for those in need of healing by removing the names of those of whom we were uncertain. Please advise if any names were removed in error. 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, June 11 - Friday, June 16, 2023 Out of town on vacation Sunday, June 18, 2023 - 9:00am - 2:00pm (Miller Course @ 11:45am) Monday, June 19, 2023 - 9:30am - 1:30pm Friday, June 23, 2023 2:00pm - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) Sunday, June 25, 2023 9:30am - 2:00pm (Children's Beginning Hebrew @ 10:00am & Miller Course @ 11:45am) Monday, June 26, 2023 9:30am - 1:30pm Friday, June 30, 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 (10 June 2023): Parashat Sh'lach 5783 https://youtu.be/NJgwxHIo-s8 Adult Torah Study Class Next Session: Monday, June 19 at 7:30 pm PT Session on Monday, June 12 preempted as I will be out of town Zoom Links sent in separate email Monday morning. Please reply if you do not receive them. Parashat Korach 5783 / פָּרָשַׁת קוֹרַח 24 June 2023 / 5 Tamuz 5783 (Diaspora) Parashat Korach is the 38th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Numbers 16:1-18:32 Parashat Korach recounts the rebellion of Korach (a cousin of Moses and Aaron), Dathan, Abiram, and 250 of their followers. Some rebels are swallowed by the ground, while others are consumed by a fire from God and others die in a plague. The portion ends by describing gifts given to priests and Levites. [1] Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary American Jewish University Soncino Chumash: pp. 639 – 644 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 639 – 648) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 820 – 829 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 820 – 837) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 860 - 860 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp.860 - 875) Judaic Studies Next session: Thursday, June 15, 2023 @ 7:30pm (?) We will be continuing with our study of Louis Jacobs’ book, Jewish Personal and Social Ethics, concentrating on Chapter 5, “Health and Care of the Body,” and Chapter 7, “Honesty and Integrity.” Shabbat Times for Ontario, California, USA Candle lighting / הדלקת נרות Friday, June 16⋅7:44 – 7:44pm Havdalah (50 min) / הבדלה - 50 דקות Saturday, June 17⋅8:53 – 8:53pm Powered by Hebcal Shabbat Times Upcoming Services Shabbat Ma'ariv Service Friday, June 16, 2023 @ 7:30 pm Shabbat Shachrit Service Saturday, June 17, 2023 @ 9:30 am Zoom Links sent in separate email Friday afternoon. Please reply if you do not receive them. Judy Grabiner will be covering services Friday night and Zoom will probably not be available. I'll be back for Saturday services with business as usual. We are now incorporating guitar accompaniment with our Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv Parashat Sh’lach 5783 / פָּרָשַׁת שְׁלַח־לְךָ 17 June 2023 / 28 Sivan 5783 (Diaspora) Parashat Sh’lach is the 37th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Numbers 13:1-15:41 Shelach (“Send”) tells the story of Israelite spies journeying into Canaan, the negative report they bring back, and the resulting punishment decreed upon the Israelites: to wander and die in the desert over forty years. It ends with laws about sacrifices, the story of a man who desecrates Shabbat, and the commandment to wear ritual fringes. [1] Triennial year 1 1: 13:1-3 · 3 p’sukim · 2: 13:4-16 · 13 p’sukim · 3: 13:17-20 · 4 p’sukim · 4: 13:21-24 · 4 p’sukim · 5: 13:25-30 · 6 p’sukim · 6: 13:31-33 · 3 p’sukim · 7: 14:1-7 · 7 p’sukim · maf: 14:5-7 · 3 p’sukim · or 15:37-41 · 5 p’sukim · (Full Kriyah) Haftarah: Joshua 2:1-24 · 24 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah: Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary American Jewish University Soncino Chumash: pp. 623 – 627 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 623 – 634) *Note that we are now doing the Triennial reading for our Shabbat Torah services. 5783 will be 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. We will be having a children's session over the summer to teach Hebrew starting June 25 (see below). Please contact us for further details and information Children's Beginning Hebrew Class Tentative start date in June 25, 2023 10:00am -10:45am To teach Hebrew to those just entering Hebrew school or would like a refresher. Miller Course: Introduction to Judaism Next Session: Sunday, June 18, 2023 Module 11: Kashrut 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. Rosh Chodesh Tamuz 2023 / רֹאשׁ חוֹדֶשׁ תָּמוּז 5783 Start of month of Tamuz on the Hebrew calendar 🌒 Rosh Chodesh Tamuz for Hebrew Year 5783 begins at sundown on Sunday, 18 June 2023 and ends at nightfall on Tuesday, 20 June 2023. Start of month of Tamuz on the Hebrew calendar. תַּמּוּז (transliterated Tamuz or Tammuz) is the 4th month of the Hebrew year, has 29 days, and corresponds to June or July 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. Jewish Inland Empire Pioneers On Sunday, June 25th at 2:00 PM Temple Sholom of Ontario, will welcome Cantor Jonathan L. Friedmann, Ph.D., professor of Jewish Music History and Academic Dean of the Master of Jewish Studies Program and Rabbinical School at the Academy for Jewish Religion California as our guest speaker. He will lead us back to our Jewish leaders and history within the Inland Empire, Pomona Valley and beyond. ***I continually update our Mi Sheberach מי שברך list for those in need of healing. Please advise any names to be added or removed. This list only goes to members of Temple Sholom of Ontario but I will include anyone who can benefit from these prayers. Thank you. *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/NJgwxHIo-s8 Parashat Sh’lach 5783 / פָּרָשַׁת שְׁלַח־לְךָ 17 June 2023 / 28 Sivan 5783 (Diaspora) Parashat Sh’lach is the 37th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Numbers 13:1-15:41 Shelach (“Send”) tells the story of Israelite spies journeying into Canaan, the negative report they bring back, and the resulting punishment decreed upon the Israelites: to wander and die in the desert over forty years. It ends with laws about sacrifices, the story of a man who desecrates Shabbat, and the commandment to wear ritual fringes. [1] Triennial year 1 1: 13:1-3 · 3 p’sukim · 2: 13:4-16 · 13 p’sukim · 3: 13:17-20 · 4 p’sukim · 4: 13:21-24 · 4 p’sukim · 5: 13:25-30 · 6 p’sukim · 6: 13:31-33 · 3 p’sukim · 7: 14:1-7 · 7 p’sukim · maf: 14:5-7 · 3 p’sukim · or 15:37-41 · 5 p’sukim · (Full Kriyah) Haftarah: Joshua 2:1-24 · 24 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah: Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary American Jewish University Soncino Chumash: pp. 623 – 627 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 623 – 634) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 798 – 805 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 798 – 819) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 801 - 845 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 801 - 855) The story of the treachery of the spies is an interesting event, especially when viewed in the context of the Torah. Back in Exodus 23:1, we were given the negative commandment to not join with others in a false report. However, was the spy’s report actually false? The Sages say that in fact the spies were telling the truth, reporting almost exactly what they saw. Yes the Promised Land was inhabited by strong hearty tribes; they would have to be to successfully work the challenging land. Being hearty and strong they would be a formidable enemy. Finally, their yield was large and plentiful. Thus the promise of this new domain. However, the spies focused on the negative. They claimed that such attributes made them no much for a people that had a history of enslavement and limited emotional fortitude. So while the facts were correct, the conclusion was false. In a way, then, they gave a false report. They failed to acknowledge Hashem who had proved numerous times that they were carried “on the wings of eagles”. They ignored the past support and gave a false report about Hashem continuing to support them. It was this ingratitude that condemned them to forty years of dying out in the desert to make way for a heartier and more loyal Israel. Parashat Sh'laj 5783 / פָּרָשַׁת שְׁלַח־לְךָ 17 junio 2023 / 28 Sivan 5783 (Diáspora) Parashat Sh'lach es la porción semanal número 37 de la Torá en el ciclo judío anual de lectura de la Torá. Porción de la Torá: Números 13:1-15:41 Shelach ("Enviar") cuenta la historia de los espías israelitas que viajan a Canaán, el informe negativo que traen de regreso y el castigo resultante decretado sobre los israelitas: vagar y morir en el desierto durante cuarenta años. Termina con las leyes sobre los sacrificios, la historia de un hombre que profana el Shabat y el mandamiento de llevar flecos rituales. [1] Trienal año 1 1: 13:1-3 · 3 p'sukim · 2: 13:4-16 · 13 p'sukim · 3: 13:17-20 · 4 p'sukim · 4: 13:21-24 · 4 p'sukim · 5: 13:25-30 · 6 p'sukim · 6: 13:31-33 · 3 p'sukim · 7: 14:1-7 · 7 p'sukim · maf: 14:5-7 · 3 p'sukim · o 15:37-41 · 5 p'sukim · (Kriyah completa) Haftará: Josué 2:1-24 · 24 p'sukim Comentario y Divrei Torah: Sefaria OU Torá Seminario Teológico Judío Universidad Judía Americana Soncino Chumash: págs. 623 – 627 Año Trienal 1 (Kriyah completa págs. 623 – 634) Artscroll Chumash: págs. 798 – 805 Trienal Año 1 (Kriyah completa págs. 798 – 819) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 801 - 845 Año Trienal 1 (Kriyah Completa pp. 801 - 855) La historia de la traición de los espías es un evento interesante, especialmente cuando se ve en el contexto de la Torá. En Éxodo 23:1, se nos dio el mandamiento negativo de no unirnos a otros en un informe falso. Sin embargo, ¿era realmente falso el informe del espía? Los Sabios dicen que, de hecho, los espías estaban diciendo la verdad, informando casi exactamente lo que vieron. Sí, la Tierra Prometida estaba habitada por tribus fuertes y fuertes; tendrían que serlo para trabajar con éxito la tierra desafiante. Al ser abundantes y fuertes, serían un enemigo formidable. Finalmente, su rendimiento fue grande y abundante. De ahí la promesa de este nuevo dominio. Sin embargo, los espías se centraron en lo negativo. Afirmaron que tales atributos no los hacían mucho para un pueblo que tenía una historia de esclavitud y fortaleza emocional limitada. Entonces, si bien los hechos eran correctos, la conclusión era falsa. En cierto modo, entonces, dieron un informe falso. No reconocieron a Hashem, quien había demostrado en numerosas ocasiones que fueron llevados “en alas de águilas”. Ignoraron el apoyo anterior y dieron un informe falso acerca de que Hashem continuaba apoyándolos. Fue esta ingratitud la que los condenó a cuarenta años de morir en el desierto para dar paso a un Israel más fuerte y leal.

Announcements -Office Hours -This week’s 10-Minute -Events -Candle Lighting Times for Shabbat (Ontario, CA) Calendar Sunday, 4 June 2023-Family Fun Learning -Miller Course Introduction to Judaism Monday, 5 June 2023-Adult Torah Study Thursday, 8 June 2023-Board Meeting Friday & Saturday, 9 & 10 June 2023-This week's Shabbat services Sunday, 11 - 16 June 2023-Vacation/Out of Town Friday & Saturday, 16 & 17 June 2023-This week's Shabbat services Sunday, 18 June 2023-Miller Course Introduction to Judaism Monday, 19 June 2023-Adult Torah Study Thursday, 22 June 2023-Judaic Studies Friday & Saturday, 23 & 24 June 2023-This week's Shabbat services Sunday, 25 June 2023-Children's Hebrew Class -Miller Course, Introduction to Judaism -Mi Sheberach List *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 have updated our Mi Sheberach מי שברך list for those in need of healing by removing the names of those of whom we were uncertain. Please advise if any names were removed in error. 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, June 4, 2023 9:30am - 2:00pm (Family Fun Learning @ 10:00am/Miller Course @ 12:00pm) Wednesday, June 7, 2023 11:30am - 5:00pm (At AJU in the morning) Friday, June 9, 2023 2:00pm - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) Sunday, June 11 - Friday, June 16, 2023 Out of town on vacation Sunday, June 18, 2023 - 9:00am - 2:00pm (Miller Course @ 11:45am) Monday, June 19, 2023 - 9:30am - 1:30pm Friday, June 23, 2023 2:00pm - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) (Subject to change. Please call for appointments) Miller Course: Introduction to Judaism Next Session: Sunday, June 4, 2023 Module 10: High Holidays This week's 10-Minute Torah (3 June 2023): Parashat Beha'alotcha 5783 https://youtu.be/cNXj-Uw2d3Q Adult Torah Study Class Next Session: Monday, June 5 at 7:30 pm PT Zoom Links sent in separate email Monday morning. Please reply if you do not receive them. Parashat Beha’alotcha 5783 / פָּרָשַׁת בְּהַעֲלֹתְךָ 10 June 2023 / 21 Sivan 5783 (Diaspora) Parashat Beha’alotcha is the 36th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Numbers 8:1-12:16 Beha’alotekha (“When You Raise”) opens with God instructing Moses to inaugurate the Levites for service in the Mishkan (Tabernacle). It also recounts the stories of people who request a second chance to offer the Passover sacrifice, complaints of the Israelites and their punishments, and a disease that affects Miriam. [1] Commentary and Divrei Torah: Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary American Jewish University Soncino Chumash: pp. 605 – 609 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 605 – 619) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 774 – 781 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 774 – 797) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 816 - 821 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 816 - 837) Judaic Studies Next session: Thursday, June 15, 2023 @ 7:30pm (?) Session on June 8 preempted for Monthly Board Meeting We will be continuing with our study of Louis Jacobs’ book, Jewish Personal and Social Ethics, concentrating on Chapter 5, “Health and Care of the Body,” and Chapter 7, “Honesty and Integrity.” Shabbat Times for Ontario, California, USA Candle lighting: 7:43pm on Friday, Jun 9 This week's Torah portion is Parashat Beha'alotcha Havdalah (50 min): 8:52pm on Saturday, Jun 10 Powered by Hebcal Shabbat Times שבת פרשת בהעלותך June 9 - כ׳ סיון Candle lighting 7:43 Shabbat ends 8:46 72 minutes 9:14 Upcoming Services Shabbat Ma'ariv Service Friday, June 9, 2023 @ 7:30 pm Shabbat Shachrit Service Saturday, June 10, 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 Beha’alotcha 5783 / פָּרָשַׁת בְּהַעֲלֹתְךָ 10 June 2023 / 21 Sivan 5783 (Diaspora) Parashat Beha’alotcha is the 36th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Numbers 8:1-9:14 Triennial year 1 1: 8:1-4 · 4 p’sukim · 2: 8:5-9 · 5 p’sukim · 3: 8:10-14 · 5 p’sukim · 4: 8:15-22 · 8 p’sukim · 5: 8:23-26 · 4 p’sukim · 6: 9:1-8 · 8 p’sukim · 7: 9:9-14 · 6 p’sukim · maf: 9:12-14 · 3 p’sukim · Haftarah: Zechariah 2:14-4:7 · 21 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah: Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary American Jewish University Soncino Chumash: pp. 605 – 609) Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 605 – 619) *Note that we are now doing the Triennial reading for our Shabbat Torah services. 5783 will be 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. We will be having a children's session over the summer to teach Hebrew starting June 25 (see below). Please contact us for further details and information Family Fun Learning Day Sunday, 4 June 2023 Sunday 10:00am - 12:00pm Join for a day of learning for all of the family. After some singing, we'll break off into age-related groups for activities and discussions. Miller Course: Introduction to Judaism Next Session: June 18, 2023 Module 11: Kashrut June 11 session preempted due to vacation 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. Children's Beginning Hebrew Class Tentative start date in June 25, 2023 10:00am -10:45am To teach Hebrew to those just entering Hebrew school or would like a refresher. Jewish Inland Empire Pioneers On Sunday, June 25th at 2:00 PM Temple Sholom of Ontario, will welcome Cantor Jonathan L. Friedmann, Ph.D., professor of Jewish Music History and Academic Dean of the Master of Jewish Studies Program and Rabbinical School at the Academy for Jewish Religion California as our guest speaker. He will lead us back to our Jewish leaders and history within the Inland Empire, Pomona Valley and beyond. ***I continually update our Mi Sheberach מי שברך list for those in need of healing. Please advise any names to be added or removed. This list only goes to members of Temple Sholom of Ontario but I will include anyone who can benefit from these prayers. Thank you. *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.

What sacrifice is, where it comes from, and what it can mean for us today. BY RABBI DANIEL KIRZANE From My Jewish Learning What are sacrifices? “Sacrifice” means giving up something for someone else. In general, there are three kinds of sacrifice: 1. “Sacrifice for yourself.” Think about sports training – you work hard in order to improve your strength and skill. In the Bible, Joseph suggests that the Egyptian Pharaoh make this kind of sacrifice: The king should store food during years of plenty so that there will be enough to eat during years of famine. He gives up enjoying the harvest now so that he and his people will have enough food later. (Genesis, Chapter 41) 2. “Sacrifice for others.” Think about doing chores – you give up your free time in order to help out your family. In the Bible, Yocheved makes this kind of sacrifice: She sends away her baby, Moses, and agrees to have him be raised in the Pharaoh’s palace in order to protect him. She gives up being close to her son in order to keep him safe (Exodus, Chapter 2). 3. “Sacrifice to come close to God.” Think about donating money – you give up buying something for yourself so that other people can have a better life. You may not know the people you’re helping, but you still feel happy anyway; this is because donating money is tzedakah (which means “righteousness”), and it is a holy act. In the Bible, we find this kind of sacrifice in the laws about the priests and their service in the mishkan or Tabernacle. People give up their animals, grain, and money as a way of being holy. Usually, it’s the third kind of sacrifice that surprises and confuses us the most. So let’s take a closer look. Korbanot – Sacrifices in the Desert Throughout the Torah — especially in Exodus, Leviticus, and Numbers — we read many, many passages about sacrifices. Here’s a quick summary: • A group of people called the kohanim (“priests”) were the only ones who were allowed to make sacrifices to bring people close to God. The first kohen was Aaron, and his sons became kohanim after him. • The kohanim would make sacrifices for themselves, for other individual Jews, or for the entire Jewish people. • These sacrifices were called korbanot. The word korban means “something which draws close.” Their purpose was to bring people closer to God. • The kohanim would offer korbanot every day during the evening, morning, and afternoon services. Additionally, they would offer korbanot on holidays and whenever someone else (who wasn’t a kohen) would want help making a sacrifice of their own. • There were three basic kinds of korbanot: Animals, grain, and money. Animals would be killed, grain would be burned, and money would be donated. Sometimes, when a person didn’t have any animals to sacrifice, they would offer grain or money instead (see for example Leviticus 5:11, 5:18, and 14:21). The kohanim were called “those who come close to the Eternal” (Exodus 19:22), showing that their job of offering korbanot involves closing the distance between human beings and God. Indeed, God tells Moses to build the sanctuary where the korbanot are offered so that God can “dwell among” the people of Israel (Exodus 25:8). So, offering korbanot was one way of bringing God and the Israelites closer together. Why Sacrifice Animals? We often have questions about why animals were chosen to be killed so that human beings could get closer to God. Isn’t that cruel? Maybe yes and maybe no. We can look at it both ways. On the one hand, killing animals is wrong. The story of Creation teaches us that human beings are meant to protect life on earth, not destroy it (Genesis 2:15). So even though the ancient sacrifices had a holy purpose, they were unnecessarily violent. Today, we know that there are many other ways we can draw close to God that don’t involve killing animals. In particular, Judaism teaches that prayer is a replacement for animal sacrifices. On the other hand, killing animals is not wrong, especially when human beings then eat the animals. The story of Noah’s Ark teaches us that God understands people’s desire to eat meat (Genesis 9:3). Humans have eaten animals for thousands of years and still do today. This is related to korbanot because every animal that was sacrificed was later eaten. In fact, the only time the Israelites ate meat in the desert was after a sacrifice (see Deuteronomy 12:20 and Rashi’s comment). So, sacrificing animals in the ancient world was similar to killing animals today for food. READ: Vegetarianism and Kashrut To summarize, the priests killed animals for some korbanot. Today, we can understand this practice as both “wrong” and “not wrong.” What Does It All Mean? Korbanot were used to draw people closer to God. Israelites brought offerings of animals, grain, or money to the kohanim, and the kohanim in turn offered them as sacrifices to God. This was the main process used to connect ancient Jews with God. People gave up their prized possessions as a symbol of their dedication to God, and this became the most important part of Jewish worship. After the destruction of the Temple in the year 70 CE, Jews stopped offering korbanot. Instead, they began to offer prayers. The rabbis taught us that we can become closer to God with the words of our mouths rather than with physical sacrifices. Nevertheless, they still based the Jewish evening, morning, and afternoon prayer services on the ancient rituals for offering korbanot. Today, when we come together as a community to pray, we use the model of the korbanot to guide our prayer. The korbanot teach us that we have to give something of ourselves in order to draw nearer to God. They teach us that it can be easier to come close to God with the help of other people rather than all by ourselves. And they teach us that prayer can be deeper when we use ancient rituals. In all these ways, the korbanot still lead us to holiness today. Only each one of us can answer what sacrifice means for ourselves. As you think about sacrifices in the part of Torah you’re studying, also think about what sacrifice means in your own life. You might find the following questions helpful: 1. What kinds of sacrifices are present in this Torah portion? (Sacrifice for yourself, for others, or to come closer to God?) 2. When have I made that kind of sacrifice in my own life? Or when could I make that kind of sacrifice in the future? 3. Sacrifices in the Torah required very specific rituals. What are some rituals that are important to me that help me to feel Jewish or holy? 4. What are some ways I can draw close to God? 5. What might I want to teach my friends and family about sacrifice from a Jewish perspective?

Parashat Beha’alotcha 5783 / פָּרָשַׁת בְּהַעֲלֹתְךָ 10 June 2023 / 21 Sivan 5783 (Diaspora) https://youtu.be/cNXj-Uw2d3Q Parashat Beha’alotcha is the 36th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Numbers 8:1-12:16 Beha’alotekha (“When You Raise”) opens with God instructing Moses to inaugurate the Levites for service in the Mishkan (Tabernacle). It also recounts the stories of people who request a second chance to offer the Passover sacrifice, complaints of the Israelites and their punishments, and a disease that affects Miriam. [1] Triennial year 1 1: 8:1-4 · 4 p’sukim · 2: 8:5-9 · 5 p’sukim · 3: 8:10-14 · 5 p’sukim · 4: 8:15-22 · 8 p’sukim · 5: 8:23-26 · 4 p’sukim · 6: 9:1-8 · 8 p’sukim · 7: 9:9-14 · 6 p’sukim · maf: 9:12-14 · 3 p’sukim · Haftarah: Zechariah 2:14-4:7 · 21 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah: Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary American Jewish University Soncino Chumash: pp. 605 – 609) Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 605 – 619) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 774 – 781 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 774 – 797) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 816 - 821 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp.816 - 837) Our triennial portion involves some very positive events: The Levites are charged with maintaining the Menorah; the levites are consecrated and ordained as the ministers of the Mishkan and later the Temple; and those who were contaminated from the mitzvah of final care of a corpse and thus unable to partake of the Passover offering are given the Pesach Sheni, an abbreviated way to observe the Passover festival a month after the regular festival. It is interesting how the ordination of the Levites is discussed differently in the Orthodox Artscroll and the Conservative Soncino Chumashim. The text describes how Moses and Aaron performed a wave service. We have seen this described in other contexts, with the various offerings, as the priests waving the bone of the offered animal. The Artscroll commentary interprets this event literally. They state that Moses and Aaron gained superhuman strength to physically lift up the Levites and actually wave them. The Soncino takes a more practical approach and speculates that the Levites merely moved back and forth in a wave-like motion. Another example of how various sages interpret Torah text. Parashat Beha'alotja 5783 10 junio 2023 / 21 Sivan 5783 (Diáspora) Parashat Beha'alotcha es la porción semanal número 36 de la Torá en el ciclo judío anual de lectura de la Torá. Porción de la Torá: Números 8:1-12:16 Beha'alotekha ("Cuando resucites") comienza con Dios instruyendo a Moisés para inaugurar a los levitas para el servicio en el Mishkan (Tabernáculo). También relata las historias de personas que piden una segunda oportunidad para ofrecer el sacrificio de la Pascua, las quejas de los israelitas y sus castigos, y una enfermedad que afecta a Miriam. [1] Trienal año 1 1: 8:1-4 · 4 p'sukim · 2: 8:5-9 · 5 p'sukim · 3: 8:10-14 · 5 p'sukim · 4: 8:15-22 · 8 p'sukim · 5: 8:23-26 · 4 p'sukim · 6: 9:1-8 · 8 p'sukim · 7: 9:9-14 · 6 p'sukim · maf: 9:12-14 · 3 p'sukim · Haftará: Zacarías 2:14-4:7 · 21 p'sukim Comentario y Divrei Torah: Sefaria OU Torá Seminario Teológico Judío Universidad Judía Americana Soncino Chumash: pp. 605 – 609) Trienal Año 1 (Kriyah completo pp. 605 – 619) Artscroll Chumash: págs. 774 – 781 Año trienal 1 (Kriyah completa págs. 774 – 797) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 816 - 821 Año Trienal 1 (Kriyah Completa pp. 816 - 837) Nuestra porción trienal involucra algunos eventos muy positivos: Los levitas están encargados de mantener la Menorá; los levitas son consagrados y ordenados como ministros del Mishkan y luego del Templo; y aquellos que fueron contaminados por la mitzvá del cuidado final de un cadáver y, por lo tanto, no pudieron participar de la ofrenda de Pesaj reciben el Pesaj Sheni, una forma abreviada de observar la fiesta de la Pascua un mes después de la fiesta regular. Es interesante cómo la ordenación de los levitas se discute de manera diferente en el Artscroll ortodoxo y el conservador Soncino Chumashim. El texto describe cómo Moisés y Aarón realizaron un servicio de olas. Hemos visto esto descrito en otros contextos, con las diversas ofrendas, cuando los sacerdotes agitan el hueso del animal ofrecido. El comentario de Artscroll interpreta este evento literalmente. Afirman que Moisés y Aarón obtuvieron una fuerza sobrehumana para levantar físicamente a los levitas y realmente agitarlos. La Soncino adopta un enfoque más práctico y especula que los levitas simplemente se movían de un lado a otro en un movimiento ondulatorio. Otro ejemplo de cómo varios sabios interpretan el texto de la Torá.