Kabbalah Thought for this week "People may unknowinglty embark on a spiritual path for selfish reasons. They have hidden expectations of self-serving gain. Though this is not always their conscious intention, it's the reality. We can know if our desires and efforts are pure when we ask the Light for what we need and not just what we want. We then trust in the spiritual path, regadless of tests and obstacles we encounter." Announcements -Office Hours -This week’s 10-Minute -Events -Candle Lighting Times for Shabbat (Ontario, CA) -Shabbat Services -School Calendar Sunday, 27 August 2023-Children's Hebrew Class -Miller Course, Introduction to Judaism Thursday, 31 August 2023-Judaic Studies Friday & Saturday, 1 and 2 September 2023-This week's Shabbat services Sunday, 3 September 2023-Children's Hebrew Class -Miller Course, Introduction to Judaism (May be preempted for the Labor Day holiday) Monday, 4 September 2023-Labor Day (Office Closed) Thursday, 7 September 2023-Judaic Studies Friday & Saturday, 8 and 9 August 2023-This week's Shabbat services Sunday, 10 September 2023-Children's Hebrew Class -Miller Course, Introduction to Judaism Monday, 11 September 2023-Torah Study Thursday, 14 September 2023-Judaic Studies Friday, Saturday & Sunday, 15, 16 and 17 September 2023-Rosh Hashana Services *For your information, I have included below my schedule, including office hours for the next two weeks and specific classes in which I am involved. **For your convenience and information, Zoom links will be provided in separate emails for security purposes. ***I continue to update our Mi Sheberach מי שברך list for those in need of healing. For your convenience, I am attaching this revised list to this email that only goes to members of Temple Sholom of Ontario. Thank you. Office Hours this week: Going forward, I am planning on conducting Hebrew School and Miller Course from my office and making Sunday an office day to be more available. Sunday, August 27, 2023 - 9:00am - 4:00pm (?) (Children's Beginning Hebrew @ 10:00am & Miller Courses @ 11:00am & 12:00noon) Thursday, August 31, 2023 - 9:30am - 1:00pm Friday, September 1, 2023 2:00pm - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) Sunday, September 2, 2023 9:00am - 2:00pm (Children's Beginning Hebrew @ 10:00am & Miller Course 2 @ 11:00am & 12:00 noon) (May be preempted for Labor Day Holiday) Monday, September 4, 2023 - Labor Day (Office Closed) Friday, September 8, 2023 2:00pm - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) Sunday, September 10, 2023 - 9:00am - 2:00pm (Children's Beginning Hebrew @ 10:00am & Miller Courses @ 11:00am & 12:00noon) Monday, September 11, 2023 - 9:30am - 1:00pm Friday, September 15, 2023 2:00pm - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat/Rosh Hashana Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) Sunday, September 17, 2023 - 9:30am - 2:00pm Rosh Hashana II Shacharit (Subject to change. Please call for appointments) This week's 10-Minute Torah (2 September 2023): Parashat Ki Tavo 5783 https://youtu.be/fDdsX1gGY6A Adult Torah Study Class Next Session: Monday, September 11 at 7:30 pm PT (Preempted on August 28 for AJU Beit Din) (Preempted on September 4 for Labor Day) Zoom Links sent in separate email Monday morning. Please reply if you do not receive them. Rosh Hashana 2023 / רֹאשׁ הַשָּׁנָה 5784 The Jewish New Year 🍏🍯 Rosh Hashana for Hebrew Year 5784 begins at sundown on Friday, 15 September 2023 and ends at nightfall on Sunday, 17 September 2023. Rosh Hashanah (Hebrew: ראש השנה), (literally “head of the year”), is the Jewish New Year. It is the first of the High Holidays or Yamim Noraim (“Days of Awe”), celebrated ten days before Yom Kippur. Rosh Hashanah is observed on the first two days of Tishrei, the seventh month of the Hebrew calendar. It is described in the Torah as יום תרועה (Yom Teruah, a day of sounding [the Shofar]). Rosh Hashana I (on Shabbat) / רֹאשׁ הַשָּׁנָה יוֹם א׳ (בְּשַׁבָּת) Saturday, 16 September 2023 / 1 Tishrei 5784 Torah Portion: Genesis 21:1-34; Numbers 29:1-6 Haftarah: I Samuel 1:1-2:10 · 38 p’sukim Rosh Hashana II / רֹאשׁ הַשָּׁנָה ב׳ Sunday, 17 September 2023 / 2 Tishrei 5784 Torah Portion: Genesis 22:1-24; Numbers 29:1-6 Haftarah: Jeremiah 31:1-19 · 19 p’sukim Judaic Studies Next session: Thursday, August 31, 2023 @ 7:30pm In Judaic Studies, the next thing we’ll be reading are selections from the book of English translations of Yiddish short fiction, Irving Howe and Eliezer Greenberg, A Treasury of Yiddish Stories. Please read the five stories listed below before our discussion in Zoom class on Thursday, August 31, 7:30 PM. If you have any edition of the book, these stories are in it. If you don’t have the book, we attach electronic copies. 1. Sholom Aleichem, “Dreyfus in Kasrilevke” 2. I. L. Peretz, “Ne’ilah in Gehenna” 3. I. L. Peretz, “If Not Higher” 4. R. Nachman of Bratzlav, “Tale of the Candelabrum” 4. Abraham Reisen, “The Poor Community” For background of the first two stories, you may wish to look at: https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/the-dreyfus-affair/ https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/neilah-service/ and, for “Gehenna,” https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/heaven-and-hell-in-jewish-tradition/ Shabbat Times for Ontario, California, USA Candle lighting / הדלקת נרות Friday, September 1⋅6:56 – 6:56pm Havdalah (50 min) / הבדלה - 50 דקות Saturday, September 2⋅8:02 – 8:02pm Powered by Hebcal Shabbat Times Upcoming Services Shabbat Ma'ariv Service Friday, September 1, 2023 @ 7:30 pm Shabbat Shachrit Service Saturday, September 2, 2023 @ 9:30 am Zoom Links sent in separate email Friday afternoon. Please reply if you do not receive them. We are now incorporating guitar accompaniment with our Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv Parashat Ki Tavo 5783 / פָּרָשַׁת כִּי־תָבוֹא 2 September 2023 / 16 Elul 5783 Parashat Ki Tavo is the 50th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Triennial year 1 Torah Portion: Deuteronomy 26:1-27:10 1: 26:1-3 · 3 p’sukim · 2: 26:4-8 · 5 p’sukim · 3: 26:9-11 · 3 p’sukim · 4: 26:12-15 · 4 p’sukim · 5: 26:16-19 · 4 p’sukim · 6: 27:1-4 · 4 p’sukim · 7: 27:5-10 · 6 p’sukim · maf: 27:7-10 · 4 p’sukim · Haftarah: Isaiah 60:1-22 · 22 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary American Jewish University Hertz Chumash: pp. 859 – 864 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 859 – 873) *Note that we are now doing the Triennial reading for our Shabbat Torah services. 5783 is Triennial Year 1 Hebrew School at Temple Sholom of Ontario Hebrew School is starting up again on Sunday, September 24! Watch this space for more information on the new format. Children's Beginning Hebrew Class Sunday, September 3, 2023 10:00am -10:45am (?) May be preempted due to Labor Day weekend Please contact us for further details and information To teach Hebrew to those just entering Hebrew school or would like a refresher. Miller Course: Introduction to Judaism Next Session: Sunday, September 3, 2023 11:00am - 12:00noon Module 14: Kids 12:00noon - 1:00pm Module 15: Grief We are now doing our second course! May be preempted due to Labor Day weekend Your Jewish Journey Starts at Miller Intro to Judaism Welcome to the Miller Intro to Judaism Program! We invite you to explore Judaism with us. Whether you are in an interfaith relationship, re-discovering your Jewish heritage, or seek to convert to Judaism, we are here to support your journey. The core of the Miller Introduction to Judaism Program is an 18-week course that surveys Jewish living and practice, including history, ritual, culture, texts, and values. Classes are designed to be highly interactive, with much time for discussion and questions, and include personalized instruction in reading Hebrew. High Holidays: Venue for services Erev Rosh Hashanah 1 Friday, September 15, 2023 7:30pm – 9:00pm Rosh Hashanah 1 Saturday, September 16, 2023 9:30am – 12:30pm Rosh Hashanah 2 Sunday, September 17, 2023 9:30am – 12:30pm Shabbat Shuva Ma’ariv Friday, September 22, 2023 7:30pm – 8:45pm Shabbat Shuva Shaharit Saturday, September 23, 2023 9:30am – 12:00pm Erev Yom Kippur Sunday, September 24, 2023 6:10pm – 8:10pm Candle lighting / הדלקת נרותSunday, September 24⋅6:26 – 6:26pm Yom Kippur Shaharit Monday, September 25, 2023 9:30am – 1:30pm (?) Yom Kippur Mincha Monday, September 5, 2023 4:15pm – 7:20pm (Break fast) Havdalah (50 min)/ הבדלה - 50 דקותMonday, September 25⋅7:20 – 7:20pm A big thank you to the Pumerantz family for sponsoring our Break-the-Fast! Erev Sukkot Ma’ariv 1 Friday, September 29, 2023 7:30pm – 8:45pm Sukkot Shaharit 1 Saturday, September 30, 2023 9:30am – 12:15pm Erev Sukkot Ma’ariv 2 Saturday, September 30, 2023 7:30pm – 8:45pm (Probably livestream on Zoom from our house) Sukkot Shaharit 2 Sunday, October 1, 2023 9:30am – 12:15pm Shaharit Shmini Atzeret/Yizkor Saturday, October 7, 2023 9:30am – 12:15pm Erev Simhat Torah Saturday, October 7, 2023 7:30pm – 9:00pm **Shaharit Simhat Torah Sunday, October 8, 2023 9:30pm – 12:15pm Rosh Hashana 2023 / רֹאשׁ הַשָּׁנָה 5784 The Jewish New Year 🍏🍯 Rosh Hashana for Hebrew Year 5784 begins at sundown on Friday, 15 September 2023 and ends at nightfall on Sunday, 17 September 2023. Rosh Hashanah (Hebrew: ראש השנה), (literally “head of the year”), is the Jewish New Year. It is the first of the High Holidays or Yamim Noraim (“Days of Awe”), celebrated ten days before Yom Kippur. Rosh Hashanah is observed on the first two days of Tishrei, the seventh month of the Hebrew calendar. It is described in the Torah as יום תרועה (Yom Teruah, a day of sounding [the Shofar]). *The titles in blue and underlined are "hyperlinks". If you click on any of those, it will lead to that site/URL. The hyperlink gives a descriptive title with the actual link embedded in that title. Anyone who is concerned about clicking a link or hyperlink can access any of these resources by going to my website, www.modernrabbistephen.com. You can find them in the "Blog" and "Videos" sections, as well as the "Instagram Links" by clicking on the various pictures.

https://youtu.be/fDdsX1gGY6A Parashat Ki Tavo 5783 / פָּרָשַׁת כִּי־תָבוֹא 2 September 2023 / 16 Elul 5783 Parashat Ki Tavo is the 50th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Deuteronomy 26:1-29:8 Ki Tavo (“When You Come”) opens by describing the ceremony of the first fruit offering (bikkurim) and the declaration made upon the completion of tithing. It concludes with a detailed description of blessings that follow obedience to God's laws and curses that come with their desecration. [1] Triennial year 1 1: 26:1-3 · 3 p’sukim · 2: 26:4-8 · 5 p’sukim · 3: 26:9-11 · 3 p’sukim · 4: 26:12-15 · 4 p’sukim · 5: 26:16-19 · 4 p’sukim · 6: 27:1-4 · 4 p’sukim · 7: 27:5-10 · 6 p’sukim · maf: 27:7-10 · 4 p’sukim · Haftarah: Isaiah 60:1-22 · 22 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary American Jewish University Hertz Chumash: pp. 859 – 864 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 859 – 873) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 1068 – 1073 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 1068 – 1085) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 1140 – 1146 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 1140 – 1159)

Kabbalah Thought for this week "A child learns to walk by falling down and standing up again. Measured against a lifetime of walking, this periodof continual stumbling is relatively short. Similarly, the hardshipsand afflictions in our lives are learning opportunities. Thaey are sent to us to help us learn to walk in the ways of the Creator." Announcements -Office Hours -This week’s 10-Minute -Events -Candle Lighting Times for Shabbat (Ontario, CA) -Shabbat Services -School Calendar Sunday, 20 August 2023-Children's Hebrew Class -Miller Course, Introduction to Judaism Thursday, 24 August 2023-Judaic Studies Friday & Saturday, 25 and 26 August 2023-This week's Shabbat services Sunday, 27 August 2023-Children's Hebrew Class -Miller Course, Introduction to Judaism Thursday, 31 August 2023-Judaic Studies Friday & Saturday, 1 and 2 September 2023-This week's Shabbat services Sunday, 3 September 2023-Children's Hebrew Class -Miller Course, Introduction to Judaism Monday, 4 September 2023-Labor Day (Office Closed) Thursday, 7 September 2023-Judaic Studies Friday & Saturday, 8 and 9 August 2023-This week's Shabbat services *For your information, I have included below my schedule, including office hours for the next two weeks and specific classes in which I am involved. **For your convenience and information, Zoom links will be provided in separate emails for security purposes. ***I continue to update our Mi Sheberach מי שברך list for those in need of healing. For your convenience, I am attaching this revised list to this email that only goes to members of Temple Sholom of Ontario. Thank you. Office Hours this week: Going forward, I am planning on conducting Hebrew School and Miller Course from my office and making Sunday an office day to be more available. Sunday, August 20, 2023 9:00am - 2:00pm (Children's Beginning Hebrew @ 10:00am & Miller Courses @ 11:00am & 12:00noon) Due to hurricane, I will be conducting classes virtually on Zoom from home. Thursday, August 24, 2023 9:30am - 1:30pm Friday, August 25, 2023 2:00pm - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) Sunday, August 27, 2023 - 9:00am - 4:00pm (?) (Children's Beginning Hebrew @ 10:00am & Miller Courses @ 11:00am & 12:00noon) Thursday, August 31, 2023 - 9:30am - 1:00pm Friday, September 1, 2023 2:00pm - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) Sunday, September 3, 2023 - 9:00am - 2:00pm (Children's Beginning Hebrew @ 10:00am & Miller Courses @ 11:00am & 12:00noon) Monday, September 4, 2023 - Labor Day (Office Closed) Friday, September 8, 2023 2:00pm - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) (Subject to change. Please call for appointments) This week's 10-Minute Torah (26 August 2023): Parashat Ki Teitzei 5783 D'var Torah on YouTube Adult Torah Study Class Next Session: Monday, August 21 at 7:30 pm PT Zoom Links sent in separate email Monday morning. Please reply if you do not receive them. Parashat Ki Teitzei 5783 / פָּרָשַׁת כִּי־תֵצֵא 26 August 2023 / 9 Elul 5783 https://youtube.com/live/hbm2kCFpKWE Parashat Ki Teitzei is the 49th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Deuteronomy 21:10-25:19 Ki Teitzei (“When You Go Out”) contains numerous laws, more than appear in any other Torah portion. These include laws about the treatment of a captive woman, returning lost objects, forbidden mixtures, the erection of a rooftop fence, rape, collateral, and workers’ wages. [1] Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary American Jewish University Hertz Chumash: pp. 840 – 847 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 840 – 857) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 1047 – 1055 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 1047 – 1067) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 1112 – 1117 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 1112 – 1136) Judaic Studies Next session: Thursday, August 24, 2023 @ 7:30pm Our next topic will be selections from Howe and Greenberg’s A Treasury of Yiddish Stories (in English). Thanks to our class member Nicole, we know that there is an online edition of the first edition of this book. So if you don’t want to buy a physical copy, you can read the text online. Many thanks for finding this, Nicole! I’ll share it when the time comes. Note that the file is too big for many email programs, so I will share it via Mail Drop as well as by email. Shabbat Times for Ontario, California, USA Candle lighting / הדלקת נרות Friday, August 25⋅7:05 – 7:05pm Havdalah (50 min) / הבדלה - 50 דקות Saturday, August 26⋅8:11 – 8:11pm Powered by Hebcal Shabbat Times Upcoming Services Shabbat Ma'ariv Service Friday, August 25, 2023 @ 7:30 pm Shabbat Shachrit Service Saturday, August 26, 2023 @ 9:30 am Zoom Links sent in separate email Friday afternoon. Please reply if you do not receive them. We are now incorporating guitar accompaniment with our Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv Parashat Ki Teitzei 5783 / פָּרָשַׁת כִּי־תֵצֵא 26 August 2023 / 9 Elul 5783 Parashat Ki Teitzei is the 49th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Deuteronomy 21:10-25:19 Ki Teitzei (“When You Go Out”) contains numerous laws, more than appear in any other Torah portion. These include laws about the treatment of a captive woman, returning lost objects, forbidden mixtures, the erection of a rooftop fence, rape, collateral, and workers’ wages. [1] Triennial year 1 1: 21:10-14 · 5 p’sukim · 2: 21:15-17 · 3 p’sukim · 3: 21:18-21 · 4 p’sukim · 4: 21:22-22:7 · 9 p’sukim · 5: 22:8-12 · 5 p’sukim · 6: 22:13-29 · 17 p’sukim · 7: 23:1-7 · 7 p’sukim · maf: 23:4-7 · 4 p’sukim · Haftarah: Isaiah 54:1-10 · 10 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary American Jewish University Hertz Chumash: pp. 840 – 847 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 840 – 857) *Note that we are now doing the Triennial reading for our Shabbat Torah services. 5783 is Triennial Year 1 **We are holding live Shabbat services back in the synagogue. We will still continue to broadcast on Zoom for those unable to come to the sanctuary. Please call the office for more information if you'd like to attend. Hebrew School at Temple Sholom of Ontario Hebrew School is on break for the summer; see you in the fall. Children's Beginning Hebrew Class Sunday, August 27, 2023 10:00am -10:45am Please contact us for further details and information To teach Hebrew to those just entering Hebrew school or would like a refresher. Miller Course: Introduction to Judaism Next Session: Sunday, August 27, 2023 11:00am - 12:00noon Module 12: Middle Ages 12:00noon - 1:00pm Module 13: Love We are now doing our second course! Your Jewish Journey Starts at Miller Intro to Judaism Welcome to the Miller Intro to Judaism Program! We invite you to explore Judaism with us. Whether you are in an interfaith relationship, re-discovering your Jewish heritage, or seek to convert to Judaism, we are here to support your journey. The core of the Miller Introduction to Judaism Program is an 18-week course that surveys Jewish living and practice, including history, ritual, culture, texts, and values. Classes are designed to be highly interactive, with much time for discussion and questions, and include personalized instruction in reading Hebrew. High Holidays: Venue for services Erev Rosh Hashanah 1 Friday, September 15, 2023 7:30pm – 9:00pm Rosh Hashanah 1 Saturday, September 16, 2023 9:30am – 12:30pm Rosh Hashanah 2 Sunday, September 17, 2023 9:30am – 12:30pm Shabbat Shuva Ma’ariv Friday, September 22, 2023 7:30pm – 8:45pm Shabbat Shuva Shaharit Saturday, September 23, 2023 9:30am – 12:00pm Erev Yom Kippur Sunday, September 24, 2023 6:10pm – 8:10pm Candle lighting / הדלקת נרותSunday, September 24⋅6:26 – 6:26pm Yom Kippur Shaharit Monday, September 25, 2023 9:30am – 1:30pm (?) Yom Kippur Mincha Monday, September 5, 2023 4:15pm – 7:20pm (Break fast) Havdalah (50 min)/ הבדלה - 50 דקותMonday, September 25⋅7:20 – 7:20pm A big thank you to the Pumerantz family for sponsoring our Break-the-Fast! Erev Sukkot Ma’ariv 1 Friday, September 29, 2023 7:30pm – 8:45pm Sukkot Shaharit 1 Saturday, September 30, 2023 9:30am – 12:15pm Erev Sukkot Ma’ariv 2 Saturday, September 30, 2023 7:30pm – 8:45pm (Probably livestream on Zoom from our house) Sukkot Shaharit 2 Sunday, October 1, 2023 9:30am – 12:15pm Shaharit Shmini Atzeret/Yizkor Saturday, October 7, 2023 9:30am – 12:15pm Erev Simhat Torah Saturday, October 7, 2023 7:30pm – 9:00pm **Shaharit Simhat Torah Sunday, October 8, 2023 9:30pm – 12:15pm Rosh Hashana 2023 / רֹאשׁ הַשָּׁנָה 5784 The Jewish New Year 🍏🍯 Rosh Hashana for Hebrew Year 5784 begins at sundown on Friday, 15 September 2023 and ends at nightfall on Sunday, 17 September 2023. Rosh Hashanah (Hebrew: ראש השנה), (literally “head of the year”), is the Jewish New Year. It is the first of the High Holidays or Yamim Noraim (“Days of Awe”), celebrated ten days before Yom Kippur. Rosh Hashanah is observed on the first two days of Tishrei, the seventh month of the Hebrew calendar. It is described in the Torah as יום תרועה (Yom Teruah, a day of sounding [the Shofar]). *The titles in blue and underlined are "hyperlinks". If you click on any of those, it will lead to that site/URL. The hyperlink gives a descriptive title with the actual link embedded in that title. Anyone who is concerned about clicking a link or hyperlink can access any of these resources by going to my website, www.modernrabbistephen.com. You can find them in the "Blog" and "Videos" sections, as well as the "Instagram Links" by clicking on the various pictures.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hbm2kCFpKWE&t=36s Parashat Ki Teitzei 5783 / פָּרָשַׁת כִּי־תֵצֵא 26 August 2023 / 9 Elul 5783 Parashat Ki Teitzei is the 49th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Deuteronomy 21:10-25:19 Ki Teitzei (“When You Go Out”) contains numerous laws, more than appear in any other Torah portion. These include laws about the treatment of a captive woman, returning lost objects, forbidden mixtures, the erection of a rooftop fence, rape, collateral, and workers’ wages. [1] Triennial year 1 1: 21:10-14 · 5 p’sukim · 2: 21:15-17 · 3 p’sukim · 3: 21:18-21 · 4 p’sukim · 4: 21:22-22:7 · 9 p’sukim · 5: 22:8-12 · 5 p’sukim · 6: 22:13-29 · 17 p’sukim · 7: 23:1-7 · 7 p’sukim · maf: 23:4-7 · 4 p’sukim · Haftarah: Isaiah 54:1-10 · 10 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary American Jewish University Hertz Chumash: pp. 840 – 847 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 840 – 857) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 1047 – 1055 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 1047 – 1067) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 1112 – 1117 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 1112 – 1136) Our parashat for this week, Ki Teitzei, contains a litany of commandments. While the list seems to be unconnected, their flow suggests a procession of consequences increasing as these situations are not resolved. One sin leads to another, and that leads to the next sin, and so forth. The content of our triennial cycle discusses some adult themes. The prospect of Israel going to war has been discussed, now we see some consequences. Our portion starts by addressing a soldier who during battle sees an enemy female “of beautiful form”. This is the heat of battle and soldier is consumed with lust, which is a realistic human response. Torah provides a way for the soldier to satisfy his desire by respecting the woman. This is a process that respects her desire to grieve for her lost family and way of life and become a legitimate wife. But this is only if the woman is willing. Such a marriage, borne out of physical desire with a non-Israelite may lead to offspring not receptive to Torah. If the Israelite has multiple wives, allowed at the time, he might naturally want to favor Israelite offspring as his heirs. Torah states unequivocally that he needs to honor his first-born as such from whichever wife he is born. This may also lead to a son who exhibits antisocial behavior. This is the result of a union not completely borne of love and perhaps even resentment that develops in time for that wife. Those feelings are expressed towards their son with the resulting “acting out". After our study of the previous portion’s importance of laws and decrees, we now see how important it is to observe our commandments and make sure to honor properly the sanctity of the family unit as the basis of society. Parashat Ki Teitzei 5783 26 agosto 2023 / 9 elul 5783 Parashat Ki Teitzei es la porción semanal número 49 de la Torá en el ciclo judío anual de lectura de la Torá. Porción de la Torá: Deuteronomio 21:10-25:19 Ki Teitzei (“Cuando salgas”) contiene numerosas leyes, más de las que aparecen en cualquier otra porción de la Torá. Estos incluyen leyes sobre el trato de una mujer cautiva, la devolución de objetos perdidos, las mezclas prohibidas, la construcción de una cerca en la azotea, la violación, las garantías y los salarios de los trabajadores. [1] Trienal año 1 1: 21:10-14 · 5 p'sukim · 2: 21:15-17 · 3 p'sukim · 3: 21:18-21 · 4 p'sukim · 4: 21:22-22:7 · 9 p'sukim · 5: 22:8-12 · 5 p'sukim · 6: 22:13-29 · 17 p'sukim · 7: 23:1-7 · 7 p'sukim · maf: 23:4-7 · 4 p'sukim · Haftará: Isaías 54:1-10 · 10 p'sukim Comentario y Divrei Torah Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary American Jewish University Hertz Chumash: págs. 840 – 847 Año trienal 1 (Kriyah completa págs. 840 – 857) Artscroll Chumash: págs. 1047 - 1055 Trienal Año 1 (Kriyah completa págs. 1047 - 1067) Etz Chaim Chumash: págs. 1112 – 1117 Año trienal 1 (Kriyah completa págs. 1112 – 1136) Nuestra parashá de esta semana, Ki Teitzei, contiene una letanía de mandamientos. Si bien la lista parece estar desconectada, su flujo sugiere una procesión de consecuencias que aumentan a medida que estas situaciones no se resuelven. Un pecado lleva a otro, y eso lleva al próximo pecado, y así sucesivamente. El contenido de nuestro ciclo trienal trata algunos temas de adultos. Se ha discutido la perspectiva de que Israel vaya a la guerra, ahora vemos algunas consecuencias. Nuestra parte comienza dirigiéndose a un soldado que durante la batalla ve a una mujer enemiga "de hermosa forma". Este es el fragor de la batalla y el soldado se consume con lujuria, que es una respuesta humana realista. La Torá proporciona una manera para que el soldado satisfaga su deseo respetando a la mujer. Este es un proceso que respeta su deseo de llorar la pérdida de su familia y forma de vida y convertirse en una esposa legítima. Pero esto es sólo si la mujer está dispuesta. Tal matrimonio, nacido del deseo físico con un no israelita, puede dar lugar a una descendencia no receptiva a la Torá. Si el israelita tiene varias esposas, permitidas en ese momento, naturalmente podría querer favorecer a la descendencia israelita como sus herederos. La Torá establece inequívocamente que debe honrar a su primogénito como tal de cualquier esposa con la que nazca. Esto también puede llevar a un hijo que exhibe un comportamiento antisocial. Este es el resultado de una unión que no nace completamente del amor y tal vez incluso del resentimiento que se desarrolla con el tiempo por esa esposa. Esos sentimientos se expresan hacia su hijo con el consiguiente “acting out”. Después de nuestro estudio de la importancia de las leyes y decretos de la porción anterior, ahora vemos cuán importante es observar nuestros mandamientos y asegurarnos de honrar adecuadamente la santidad de la unidad familiar como la base de la sociedad.

High Holidays: Venue for services Erev Rosh Hashanah 1 Friday, September 15, 2023 7:30pm – 9:00pm Rosh Hashanah 1 Saturday, September 16, 2023 9:30am – 12:30pm Rosh Hashanah 2 Sunday, September 17, 2023 9:30am – 12:30pm Shabbat Shuva Ma’ariv Friday, September 22, 2023 7:30pm – 8:45pm Shabbat Shuva Shaharit Saturday, September 23, 2023 9:30am – 12:00pm Erev Yom Kippur Sunday, September 24, 2023 6:10pm – 8:10pm Candle lighting / הדלקת נרותSunday, September 24⋅6:26 – 6:26pm Yom Kippur Shaharit Monday, September 25, 2023 9:30am – 1:30pm (?) Yom Kippur Mincha Monday, September 5, 2023 4:15pm – 7:20pm (Break fast) Havdalah (50 min)/ הבדלה - 50 דקותMonday, September 25⋅7:20 – 7:20pm A big thank you to the Pumerantz family for sponsoring our Break-the-Fast! Perhaps we can get some people to help put up the Sukkah a few days in advance. Erev Sukkot Ma’ariv 1 Friday, September 29, 2023 7:30pm – 8:45pm Sukkot Shaharit 1 Saturday, September 30, 2023 9:30am – 12:15pm Erev Sukkot Ma’ariv 2 Saturday, September 30, 2023 7:30pm – 8:45pm (Probably livestream on Zoom from our house) Sukkot Shaharit 2 Sunday, October 1, 2023 9:30am – 12:15pm Shaharit Shmini Atzeret/Yizkor Saturday, October 7, 2023 9:30am – 12:15pm Erev Simhat Torah Saturday, October 7, 2023 7:30pm – 9:00pm **Shaharit Simhat Torah Sunday, October 8, 2023 9:30pm – 12:15pm Probably won’t get minyan or children/young families but I’ll probably do this anyway..

Kabbalah Thought for this week "Humans are inclined to sacrifice long-term fulfillment and well-being for immediate ego-gratification. This is the true significance of Esau selling his birthright to his brother. Moreover, we delude ourselves with the felief that our selfish actions are really for the sake of our families. This delusion is fabricated by the dark side of our nature." 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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, August 13, 2023 - 9:00am - 2:00pm (Children's Beginning Hebrew @ 10:00am & Miller Courses @ 11:00am & 12:00noon) Monday, August 14, 2023 - 9:30am - 1:30pm Friday, August 18, 2023 2:00pm - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) Sunday, August 20, 2023 - 9:00am - 2:00pm (Children's Beginning Hebrew @ 10:00am & Miller Courses @ 11:00am & 12:00noon) Thursday, August 24, 2023 - 9:30am - 1:30pm Friday, August 25, 2023 2:00pm - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) Sunday, August 27, 2023 - 9:00am - 2:00pm (?) (Children's Beginning Hebrew @ 10:00am & Miller Courses @ 11:00am & 12:00noon) Thursday, August 31, 2023 - 9:30am - 2:00pm Friday, August 1, 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 (19 August 2023): Parashat Shoftim 5783 https://youtu.be/kS4q5BEwUE0 Adult Torah Study Class Next Session: Monday, August 14 at 7:30 pm PT Zoom Links sent in separate email Monday morning. Please reply if you do not receive them. Parashat Shoftim 5783 / פָּרָשַׁת שׁוֹפְטִים 19 August 2023 / 2 Elul 5783 Parashat Shoftim is the 48th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Deuteronomy 16:18-21:9 Shoftim (“Judges”) discusses guidelines of leadership, opening with a command to appoint judges and continuing to detail laws of kings, priests, and prophets. It also describes laws relating to cities of refuge for accidental killers, false witnesses, warfare, and the rite performed in a case of unsolved murder. [1] Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary American Jewish University Hertz Chumash: pp. 820 – 825 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 820 – 835) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 1024 – 1031 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 1024 – 1045) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 1088 - 1094 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp.1088 – 1106) Rosh Chodesh Elul 2023 / רֹאשׁ חוֹדֶשׁ אֱלוּל 5783 Start of month of Elul on the Hebrew calendar 🌒 Rosh Chodesh Elul for Hebrew Year 5783 begins at sundown on Wednesday, 16 August 2023 and ends at nightfall on Friday, 18 August 2023. Start of month of Elul on the Hebrew calendar. Elul (אֱלוּל) is the 6th month of the Hebrew year, has 29 days, and corresponds to August or September 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. Judaic Studies Next session: Thursday, August 17, 2023 @ 7:30pm We will be discussing what we have chosen as our next topic. Shabbat Times for Ontario, California, USA Candle lighting / הדלקת נרות Friday, August 18⋅7:13 – 7:13pm Havdalah (50 min) / הבדלה - 50 דקות Saturday, August 19⋅8:20 – 8:20pm Powered by Hebcal Shabbat Times Upcoming Services Shabbat Ma'ariv Service Friday, August 18, 2023 @ 7:30 pm Shabbat Shachrit Service Saturday, August 18, 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 Shoftim 5783 / פָּרָשַׁת שׁוֹפְטִים 19 August 2023 / 2 Elul 5783 Parashat Shoftim is the 48th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Deuteronomy 16:18-21:9 Shoftim (“Judges”) discusses guidelines of leadership, opening with a command to appoint judges and continuing to detail laws of kings, priests, and prophets. It also describes laws relating to cities of refuge for accidental killers, false witnesses, warfare, and the rite performed in a case of unsolved murder. [1] Triennial year 1 1: 16:18-20 · 3 p’sukim · 2: 16:21-17:7 · 9 p’sukim · 3: 17:8-10 · 3 p’sukim · 4: 17:11-13 · 3 p’sukim · 5: 17:14-17 · 4 p’sukim · 6: 17:18-20 · 3 p’sukim · 7: 18:1-5 · 5 p’sukim · maf: 18:3-5 · 3 p’sukim · or maf: 21:7-9 · 3 p’sukim · Haftarah: Isaiah 51:12-52:12 · 24 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary American Jewish University Hertz Chumash: pp. 820 – 825 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 820 – 835) *Note that we are now doing the Triennial reading for our Shabbat Torah services. 5783 is Triennial Year 1 **We are holding live Shabbat services back in the synagogue. We will still continue to broadcast on Zoom for those unable to come to the sanctuary. Please call the office for more information if you'd like to attend. Hebrew School at Temple Sholom of Ontario Hebrew School is on break for the summer; see you in the fall. 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https://youtu.be/kS4q5BEwUE0 Parashat Shoftim 5783 / פָּרָשַׁת שׁוֹפְטִים 19 August 2023 / 2 Elul 5783 Parashat Shoftim is the 48th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Deuteronomy 16:18-21:9 Shoftim (“Judges”) discusses guidelines of leadership, opening with a command to appoint judges and continuing to detail laws of kings, priests, and prophets. It also describes laws relating to cities of refuge for accidental killers, false witnesses, warfare, and the rite performed in a case of unsolved murder. [1] Triennial year 1 1: 16:18-20 · 3 p’sukim · 2: 16:21-17:7 · 9 p’sukim · 3: 17:8-10 · 3 p’sukim · 4: 17:11-13 · 3 p’sukim · 5: 17:14-17 · 4 p’sukim · 6: 17:18-20 · 3 p’sukim · 7: 18:1-5 · 5 p’sukim · maf: 18:3-5 · 3 p’sukim · or maf: 21:7-9 · 3 p’sukim · Haftarah: Isaiah 51:12-52:12 · 24 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary American Jewish University Hertz Chumash: pp. 820 – 825 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 820 – 835) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 1024 – 1031 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 1024 – 1045) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 1088 - 1094 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp.1088 – 1106) The Jewish concept of Justice seems to be unique. When Israel starts to settle the Promised Land, we are to install a system of government. We are to set up a hierarchy of courts, with the major court, the Sanhedrin of 70 judges to the lowest court, the Beit Din with three. We also set up officers, or policemen, to help the court carry out and enforce rulings. Shoftim opens with the admonition, “Justice, justice shall you pursue”. “Justice” is doubled to really hone in the point. We are also to have a king. He will be a native Israelite who make sure he is weel versed in Torah by having two copies and writing at least in his own hand. Finally, we are to take care of the priests and Levites who have no means of support other than the donations of the people, and prophets who will make sure Israel doesn’t stray. That’s a lot of safeguards. Hashem and Moses were very concerned that this “stiff-necked people” would find pagan practices enticing and that after enjoying their prosperity, they would feel in their arrogance that it’s their own doing, not Hashem’s. Our uniqueness is acknowledging that everyone, from the king and the priest and the judge and prophet, and all of Israel is bound by Torah. It is G-d’s law. And we humans, not matter what our role in society are all equally bound by those commandments. Parashat Shoftim 5783 / פָּרָשַׁת שׁוֹפְטִים 19 agosto 2023 / 2 elul 5783 Parashat Shoftim es la porción semanal número 48 de la Torá en el ciclo judío anual de lectura de la Torá. Porción de la Torá: Deuteronomio 16:18-21:9 Shoftim ("Jueces") analiza las pautas de liderazgo, comenzando con una orden para nombrar jueces y continuando con los detalles de las leyes de los reyes, sacerdotes y profetas. También describe las leyes relativas a las ciudades de refugio para los asesinos accidentales, los testigos falsos, la guerra y el rito realizado en un caso de asesinato sin resolver. [1] Trienal año 1 1: 16:18-20 · 3 p'sukim · 2: 16:21-17:7 · 9 p'sukim · 3: 17:8-10 · 3 p'sukim · 4: 17:11-13 · 3 p'sukim · 5: 17:14-17 · 4 p'sukim · 6: 17:18-20 · 3 p'sukim · 7: 18:1-5 · 5 p'sukim · maf: 18:3-5 · 3 p'sukim · o maf: 21:7-9 · 3 p'sukim · Haftará: Isaías 51:12-52:12 · 24 p'sukim Comentario y Divrei Torá Sefaria OU Torá Seminario Teológico Judío Universidad Judía Americana Hertz Chumash: págs. 820 – 825 Año trienal 1 (Kriyah completo págs. 820 – 835) Artscroll Chumash: págs. 1024 – 1031 Trienal Año 1 (Kriyah completa págs. 1024 – 1045) Etz Chaim Chumash: págs. 1088 - 1094 Año trienal 1 (Kriyah completa págs. 1088 - 1106) El concepto judío de justicia parece ser único. Cuando Israel comience a asentarse en la Tierra Prometida, debemos instalar un sistema de gobierno. Debemos establecer una jerarquía de tribunales, con el tribunal principal, el Sanedrín de 70 jueces hasta el tribunal inferior, el Beit Din con tres. También designamos oficiales, o policías, para ayudar a la corte a ejecutar y hacer cumplir las sentencias. Shoftim comienza con la advertencia: “Justicia, justicia perseguirás”. "Justicia" se duplica para realmente afinar el punto. También vamos a tener un rey. Será un israelita nativo que se asegurará de estar bien versado en la Torá teniendo dos copias y escribiendo al menos de su puño y letra. Finalmente, debemos cuidar de los sacerdotes y levitas que no tienen otro medio de sustento que las donaciones del pueblo, y los profetas que se asegurarán de que Israel no se desvíe. Esas son muchas salvaguardas. Hashem y Moisés estaban muy preocupados de que este “pueblo de dura cerviz” encontrara tentadoras las prácticas paganas y que después de disfrutar de su prosperidad, sintieran en su arrogancia que era su propia obra, no la de Hashem. Nuestra singularidad es reconocer que todos, desde el rey y el sacerdote y el juez y el profeta, y todo Israel está sujeto a la Torá. Es la ley de Di-s. Y nosotros, los humanos, sin importar cuál sea nuestro papel en la sociedad, todos estamos igualmente obligados por esos mandamientos.

https://youtu.be/eTHmUS191ps Parashat Re’eh 5783 / פָּרָשַׁת רְאֵה 12 August 2023 / 25 Av 5783 Parashat Re’eh is the 47th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Deuteronomy 11:26-16:17 Re’eh (“See”) details a series of laws in advance of the Israelites’ entrance into the Land of Israel. These include the obligation to destroy idolatry, laws of tithing and charity, dietary laws, holiday laws, and the prohibition of offering sacrifices outside of the place designated by God. [1] Triennial year 1 1: 11:26-31 · 6 p’sukim · 2: 11:32-12:5 · 6 p’sukim · 3: 12:6-10 · 5 p’sukim · 4: 12:11-16 · 6 p’sukim · 5: 12:17-19 · 3 p’sukim · 6: 12:20-25 · 6 p’sukim · 7: 12:26-28 · 3 p’sukim · maf: 12:26-28 · 3 p’sukim · Haftarah: Isaiah 54:11-55:5 · 12 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary American Jewish University Hertz Chumash: pp. 799 – 804 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 799 – 817) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 998 – 1006 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 998 – 1023) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 1061 – 1067 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp.1061 – 1084) Moses is continuing his discourse to the Israelites getting ready to conquer and settle the land of Canaan, the Promised Land. Over the next few portions, we will get a veritable laundry list of commands. As pertinent to Deuteronomy, Mishneh Torah, these are highlighted because they are important specifically for settling the land. Moses exhorts Israel to destroy all references and artifacts used by the indigenous Canaanites for their idol worship. This is because Israel may be curious about them and tempted to participate. But this brings up an interesting question: we have seen Hashem at work and witnessed his commandments; what would be so enticing about pagan worship? What we now call Judaism is a very discipline-oriented religion in which one’s life revolves around our holidays and offerings to an immaterial Being that we cannot, in most cases, perceive with our senses. As this parashat also discusses the remittance of loans in the seventh, Sh’mittah year, we are commanded to have faith that our generosity will come back to us as karma. This is the case in many other commandments, like don’t hate your neighbor or take revenge when they offend or hurt you in some way. Pagan rituals were just the opposite. They used objects that represented forces of nature that you could perceive. Much of this was based on superstition as well. Finally, many of their rituals involved indulging in bodily pleasures that Torah prohibited. So it was natural that Israel would be interested in “partying” with the locals. In fact, after many generations of actually having to work the land, it would be easy for Israel to forget where their prosperity comes from. After all, we are a stiff-necked bunch and may need periodic reminding. The reward is that we will be rewarded. Our diligence to what is right and moral sets a platform for an orderly, peaceful and prosperous society. Let us remember not to be caught in the snare of temptation of foreign customs. Parashat Re'eh 5783 / פָּרָשַׁת רְאֵה 12 agosto 2023 / 25 Av 5783 Parashat Re'eh es la porción semanal número 47 de la Torá en el ciclo judío anual de lectura de la Torá. Porción de la Torá: Deuteronomio 11:26-16:17 Re'eh ("Ver") detalla una serie de leyes antes de la entrada de los israelitas a la Tierra de Israel. Estos incluyen la obligación de destruir la idolatría, las leyes del diezmo y la caridad, las leyes dietéticas, las leyes de vacaciones y la prohibición de ofrecer sacrificios fuera del lugar designado por Dios. [1] Trienal año 1 1: 11:26-31 · 6 p'sukim · 2: 11:32-12:5 · 6 p'sukim · 3: 12:6-10 · 5 p'sukim · 4: 12:11-16 · 6 p'sukim · 5: 12:17-19 · 3 p'sukim · 6: 12:20-25 · 6 p'sukim · 7: 12:26-28 · 3 p'sukim · maf: 12:26-28 · 3 p'sukim · Haftará: Isaías 54:11-55:5 · 12 p'sukim Comentario y Divrei Torah Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary American Jewish University Hertz Chumash: pp. 799 – 804 Año trienal 1 (Kriyah completo pp. 799 – 817) Artscroll Chumash: págs. 998 – 1006 Trienal Año 1 (Kriyah completa págs. 998 – 1023) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 1061 – 1067 Año Trienal 1 (Kriyah Completa pp. 1061 – 1084) Moisés continúa su discurso a los israelitas que se preparan para conquistar y poblar la tierra de Canaán, la Tierra Prometida. En las próximas porciones, obtendremos una verdadera lista de comandos. En relación con Deuteronomio, Mishneh Torá, estos se destacan porque son importantes específicamente para poblar la tierra. Moisés exhorta a Israel a destruir todas las referencias y artefactos utilizados por los indígenas cananeos para su adoración de ídolos. Esto se debe a que Israel puede sentir curiosidad por ellos y sentirse tentado a participar. Pero esto trae a colación una pregunta interesante: hemos visto a Hashem en acción y hemos sido testigos de sus mandamientos; ¿Qué sería tan tentador de la adoración pagana? Lo que ahora llamamos judaísmo es una religión muy disciplinada en la que la vida de uno gira en torno a nuestras vacaciones y ofrendas a un Ser inmaterial que, en la mayoría de los casos, no podemos percibir con nuestros sentidos. Como esta parashat también trata sobre el envío de préstamos en el séptimo año de la Sh’mittah, se nos ordena tener fe en que nuestra generosidad volverá a nosotros como karma. Este es el caso de muchos otros mandamientos, como el de no odiar a tu prójimo ni tomar venganza cuando te ofende o lastima de alguna manera. Los rituales paganos eran todo lo contrario. Usaron objetos que representaban fuerzas de la naturaleza que podías percibir. Gran parte de esto también se basó en la superstición. Finalmente, muchos de sus rituales implicaban entregarse a los placeres corporales que la Torá prohibía. Así que era natural que Israel estuviera interesado en “fiesta” con los lugareños. De hecho, después de muchas generaciones de tener que trabajar la tierra, sería fácil para Israel olvidar de dónde viene su prosperidad. Después de todo, somos un grupo de testarudos y es posible que necesitemos recordatorios periódicos. La recompensa es que seremos recompensados. Nuestra diligencia por lo que es correcto y moral establece una plataforma para una sociedad ordenada, pacífica y próspera. Acordémonos de no caer en la trampa de la tentación de las costumbres extranjeras.

Announcements -Office Hours -This week’s 10-Minute -Events -Candle Lighting Times for Shabbat (Ontario, CA) -Shabbat Services -School Calendar Sunday, 30 July 2023-Children's Hebrew Class -Miller Course, Introduction to Judaism Monday, 31 July 2023-Adult Torah Study Thursday, 3 August 2023--Judaic Studies Friday & Saturday, 4 & 5 August 2023-This week's Shabbat services Sunday, 6 August 2023-Children's Hebrew Class -Miller Course, Introduction to Judaism Thursday, 10 August 2023-Board Meeting Friday & Saturday, 11 and 12 August 2023-This week's Shabbat services Sunday, 13 August 2023-Children's Hebrew Class -Miller Course, Introduction to Judaism Thursday, 17 August 2023-Judaic Studies Friday & Saturday, 18 and 19 August 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, July 30, 2023 - 9:00am - 2:00pm (Children's Beginning Hebrew @ 10:00am & Miller Courses @ 11:00am & 12:00noon) Thursday, August 3, 2023 - 9:30am - 1:30pm (?) Friday, August 4, 2023 2:00pm - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) Sunday, August 6, 2023 - 9:00am - 2:00pm (Children's Beginning Hebrew @ 10:00am & Miller Courses @ 11:00am & 12:00noon) Thursday, August 10, 2023 - 1:30pm - 7:00pm (Board Meeting @ 7:00pm) Friday, August 11, 2023 2:00pm - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) Sunday, August 13, 2023 - 9:00am - 2:00pm (Children's Beginning Hebrew @ 10:00am & Miller Courses @ 11:00am & 12:00noon) Thursday, August 17, 2023 - 9:30am - 1:30pm Friday, August 18, 2023 2:00pm - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) Sunday, August 20, 2023 - 9:00am - 2:00pm (Children's Beginning Hebrew @ 10:00am & Miller Courses @ 11:00am & 12:00noon) (Subject to change. Please call for appointments) This week's 10-Minute Torah (5 August 2023): Parashat Eikev 5783 https://youtu.be/wr5nrXzLSZ8 Adult Torah Study Class Next Session: Monday, July 31 at 7:30 pm PT Zoom Links sent in separate email Monday morning. Please reply if you do not receive them. Parashat Eikev 5783 / פָּרָשַׁת עֵקֶב 5 August 2023 / 18 Av 5783 Parashat Eikev is the 46th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Deuteronomy 7:12-11:25 In Eikev (“As a Result”), Moses recounts events that happened in the desert, including the manna, the golden calf, and Aaron's death. Moses describes the blessings God will bestow upon the Israelites if they follow God’s law and the punishments they will encounter if they disobey. [1] Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary American Jewish University Hertz Chumash: pp. 780 – 784 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 780 – 793) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 980 – 985 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 980 – 997) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 1034 - 1042 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp.1034 – 1050) Tu B’Av 2023 / טוּ בְּאָב 5783 Minor Jewish holiday of love ❤️ Tu B'Av for Hebrew Year 5783 begins at sundown on Tuesday, 1 August 2023 and ends at nightfall on Wednesday, 2 August 2023. Tu B’Av (Hebrew: ט״ו באב, the fifteenth of the month Av) is a minor Jewish holiday. In modern-day Israel, it is celebrated as a holiday of love (חג האהבה Ḥag HaAhava). It has been said to be an auspicious day for weddings. Judaic Studies Next session: Thursday, August 3, 2023 @ 7:30pm We will be discussing what we have chosen as our next topic. Shabbat Times for Ontario, California, USA Candle lighting / הדלקת נרות Friday, August 4⋅7:28 – 7:28pm Havdalah (50 min) / הבדלה - 50 דקות Saturday, August 5⋅8:35 – 8:35pm Powered by Hebcal Shabbat Times Upcoming Services Shabbat Ma'ariv Service Friday, August 4, 2023 @ 7:30 pm Shabbat Shachrit Service Saturday, August 5, 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 Eikev 5783 / פָּרָשַׁת עֵקֶב 5 August 2023 / 18 Av 5783 Parashat Eikev is the 46th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Deuteronomy 7:12-11:25 In Eikev (“As a Result”), Moses recounts events that happened in the desert, including the manna, the golden calf, and Aaron's death. Moses describes the blessings God will bestow upon the Israelites if they follow God’s law and the punishments they will encounter if they disobey. [1] Triennial year 1 1: 7:12-16 · 5 p’sukim · 2: 7:17-21 · 5 p’sukim · 3: 7:22-26 · 5 p’sukim · 4: 8:1-3 · 3 p’sukim · 5: 8:4-10 · 7 p’sukim · 6: 8:11-18 · 8 p’sukim · 7: 8:19-9:3 · 5 p’sukim · maf: 9:1-3 · 3 p’sukim · Haftarah: Isaiah 49:14-51:3 · 27 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary American Jewish University Hertz Chumash: pp. 780 – 784 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 780 – 793) *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, August 6, 2023 10:00am -10:45am Please contact us for further details and information To teach Hebrew to those just entering Hebrew school or would like a refresher. Miller Course: Introduction to Judaism Next Session: Sunday, August 6, 2023 11:00am - 12:00noon Module 18: Final Class 12:00noon - 1:00pm Module 7: Pesach 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.

Parashat Eikev 5783 / פָּרָשַׁת עֵקֶב 5 August 2023 / 18 Av 5783 https://youtu.be/wr5nrXzLSZ8 Parashat Eikev is the 46th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Deuteronomy 7:12-11:25 In Eikev (“As a Result”), Moses recounts events that happened in the desert, including the manna, the golden calf, and Aaron's death. Moses describes the blessings God will bestow upon the Israelites if they follow God’s law and the punishments they will encounter if they disobey. [1] Triennial year 1 1: 7:12-16 · 5 p’sukim · 2: 7:17-21 · 5 p’sukim · 3: 7:22-26 · 5 p’sukim · 4: 8:1-3 · 3 p’sukim · 5: 8:4-10 · 7 p’sukim · 6: 8:11-18 · 8 p’sukim · 7: 8:19-9:3 · 5 p’sukim · maf: 9:1-3 · 3 p’sukim · Haftarah: Isaiah 49:14-51:3 · 27 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary American Jewish University Hertz Chumash: pp. 780 – 784 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 780 – 793) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 980 – 985 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 980 – 997) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 1034 - 1042 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp.1034 – 1050) The word Eikev here is translated as “rewards”. The commentary in the Artscroll Humash, however, relates the Hebrew word to its usual translation of “heel” to Jews’ temptation to avoid observing minor commandments. Every commandment, they state, is as important as any other one, and we shouldn’t ignore the smaller, minor commandments, the ones at the “heel”. What do say in the modern business world? “Don’t sweat the small stuff—it’s all small.” The point is that we have to endeavor to observe all the commandments to get into the habit and just doing it. When we start cherry picking which ones to do and which ones not to do, we defy Hashem’s will. Then, we start ignoring some of the bigger ones and forget what being Jewish is all about: respecting Hashem and all of G-d’s children. We then stop honoring Hashem. Our ancestors lost sight of Hashem’s care in providing water, food and shelter. When Moses did not return when they expected, they got terrified and made an idol. That continuity of having a relationship with G-d was not ingrained yet. Moses is reminding this new generation of such to impress upon them the importance of being diligent and not taking anything for granted. They should not think that their prosperity is completely of their own doing. They need to remember that Hashem has granted them a good life because of the covenant with their ancestors and that should they falter, their lives will start to change. This is a lesson for modern Jews. Remember that Hashem is watching us and our attention to the covenant will see us through hard times. Consider that rampant antisemitism in our society today and consider that while there have been incidents, it is in the process of being contained. Parashat Eikev 5783 / פָּרָשַׁת עֵקֶב 5 agosto 2023 / 18 Av 5783 https://youtu.be/wr5nrXzLSZ8 Parashat Eikev es la porción semanal número 46 de la Torá en el ciclo judío anual de lectura de la Torá. Porción de la Torá: Deuteronomio 7:12-11:25 En Eikev (“Como resultado”), Moisés relata eventos que sucedieron en el desierto, incluyendo el maná, el becerro de oro y la muerte de Aarón. Moisés describe las bendiciones que Dios otorgará a los israelitas si siguen la ley de Dios y los castigos que enfrentarán si la desobedecen. [1] Trienal año 1 1: 7:12-16 · 5 p'sukim · 2: 7:17-21 · 5 p'sukim · 3: 7:22-26 · 5 p'sukim · 4: 8:1-3 · 3 p'sukim · 5: 8:4-10 · 7 p'sukim · 6: 8:11-18 · 8 p'sukim · 7: 8:19-9:3 · 5 p'sukim · maf: 9:1-3 · 3 p'sukim · Haftará: Isaías 49:14-51:3 · 27 p’sukim Comentario y Divrei Torá Sefaria OU Torá Seminario Teológico Judío Universidad Judía Americana Hertz Chumash: págs. 780 – 784 Año trienal 1 (Kriyah completo págs. 780 – 793) Artscroll Chumash: págs. 980 – 985 Trienal Año 1 (Kriyah completa págs. 980 – 997) Etz Chaim Chumash: págs. 1034 - 1042 Año Trienal 1 (Kriyah completa págs. 1034 - 1050) La palabra Eikev aquí se traduce como "recompensas". El comentario en el Artscroll Humash, sin embargo, relaciona la palabra hebrea con su traducción habitual de "talón" a la tentación de los judíos de evitar observar los mandamientos menores. Cada mandamiento, afirman, es tan importante como cualquier otro, y no debemos ignorar los mandamientos más pequeños, menores, los que están en el “talón”. ¿Qué decir en el mundo empresarial moderno? “No te preocupes por las cosas pequeñas, todo es pequeño”. El punto es que tenemos que esforzarnos por observar todos los mandamientos para adquirir el hábito y simplemente hacerlo. Cuando comenzamos a escoger cuidadosamente cuáles hacer y cuáles no, desafiamos la voluntad de Hashem. Luego, comenzamos a ignorar algunos de los más importantes y nos olvidamos de qué se trata ser judío: respetar a Hashem y a todos los hijos de Di-s. Entonces dejamos de honrar a Hashem. Nuestros antepasados perdieron de vista el cuidado de Hashem en la provisión de agua, comida y refugio. Cuando Moisés no regresó cuando esperaban, se aterrorizaron e hicieron un ídolo. Esa continuidad de tener una relación con Di-s aún no estaba arraigada. Moisés le está recordando a esta nueva generación de tales para inculcarles la importancia de ser diligentes y no dar nada por sentado. No deben pensar que su prosperidad es completamente obra suya. Deben recordar que Hashem les ha concedido una buena vida debido al pacto con sus ancestros y que si fallan, sus vidas comenzarán a cambiar. Esta es una lección para los judíos modernos. Recuerde que Hashem nos está observando y nuestra atención al pacto nos ayudará a superar tiempos difíciles. Considere ese antisemitismo desenfrenado en nuestra sociedad hoy y considere que si bien ha habido incidentes, está en proceso de ser contenido.

Announcements -Office Hours -This week’s 10-Minute -Events -Candle Lighting Times for Shabbat (Ontario, CA) -Shabbat Services -School Calendar Sunday, 23 July 2023-Children's Hebrew Class -Miller Course, Introduction to Judaism -Mincha Service Monday, 24 July 2023-Adult Torah Study Thursday, 27 July 2023-Tisha B'Av Friday & Saturday, 28 & 29 July 2023-This week's Shabbat services Sunday, 30 July 2023-Children's Hebrew Class -Miller Course, Introduction to Judaism Monday, 31 July 2023-Adult Torah Study Thursday, 3 August 2023--Judaic Studies Friday & Saturday, 4 & 5 August 2023-This week's Shabbat services Sunday, 6 August 2023-Children's Hebrew Class -Miller Course, Introduction to Judaism Thursday, 10 August 2023-Judaic Studies Friday & Saturday, 11 and 12 August 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, July 23, 2023 - 9:00am - 2:00pm (Children's Beginning Hebrew @ 10:00am & Miller Courses @ 11:00am & 12:00noon & Mincha Service @ 1:30pm) Thursday, July 27, 2023 - 9:30am - 12:00pm (Tisha B'Av Services) Friday, July 28, 2023 2:00pm - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) Sunday, July 30, 2023 - 9:00am - 2:00pm (Children's Beginning Hebrew @ 10:00am & Miller Courses @ 11:00am & 12:00noon) Thursday, August 3, 2023 - 9:30am - 1:30pm (?) Friday, August 4, 2023 2:00pm - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) Sunday, August 6, 2023 - 9:00am - 2:00pm (Children's Beginning Hebrew @ 10:00am & Miller Courses @ 11:00am & 12:00noon) Thursday, August 10, 2023 - 9:30am - 1:30pm Friday, August 11, 2023 2:00pm - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) Sunday, August 13, 2023 - 9:00am - 2:00pm (Children's Beginning Hebrew @ 10:00am & Miller Courses @ 11:00am & 12:00noon) (Subject to change. Please call for appointments) This week's 10-Minute Torah (29 July 2023): Parashat Vaetchanan 5783 https://youtu.be/mf1AVrdBuoc Adult Torah Study Class Next Session: Monday, July 24 at 7:30 pm PT Zoom Links sent in separate email Monday morning. Please reply if you do not receive them. Parashat Vaetchanan 5783 / פָּרָשַׁת וָאֶתְחַנַּן 29 July 2023 / 11 Av 5783 Parashat Vaetchanan is the 45th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Deuteronomy 3:23-5:18 Vaetchanan (“I Pleaded”) opens as Moses describes his pleading with God to be allowed into the Land of Israel. Moses warns the Israelites not to pursue idolatry and recounts the giving of the Ten Commandments. The portion also contains the Shema, a declaration of faith and a central text in Jewish prayer. [1] Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary American Jewish University Hertz Chumash: pp. 755 – 768 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 755 – 776) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 958 – 971 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 958 – 979) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 1005 - 1021 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 1005 – 1031) Tish’a B’Av 2023 / תִּשְׁעָה בְּאָב 5783 The Ninth of Av ✡️ Tish'a B'Av for Hebrew Year 5783 begins at sundown on Wednesday, 26 July 2023 and ends at nightfall on Thursday, 27 July 2023. Tisha B’Av (Hebrew: תשעה באב or ט׳ באב, “the Ninth of Av,”) is an annual fast day in Judaism, named for the ninth day (Tisha) of the month of Av in the Hebrew calendar. The fast commemorates the destruction of both the First Temple and Second Temple in Jerusalem, which occurred about 655 years apart, but on the same Hebrew calendar date. Tisha B’Av is never observed on Shabbat. If the 9th of Av falls on a Saturday, the fast is postponed until the 10th of Av. Tish’a B’Av / תִּשְׁעָה בְּאָב Thursday, 27 July 2023 / 9 Av 5783 Shacharit Service 9:30am - 12:00pm Torah Portion: Deuteronomy 4:25-40 1: Deuteronomy 4:25-29 · 5 p’sukim · 2: Deuteronomy 4:30-35 · 6 p’sukim · 3: Deuteronomy 4:36-40 · 5 p’sukim · Haftarah: Jeremiah 8:13-9:23 · 34 p’sukim Judaic Studies Next session: Thursday, August 3, 2023 @ 7:30pm No session of July 27 due to Tisha B'Av We will be choosing what we will study next. A list of possible topics, which is based on our old list, with what we’re doing now omitted and one additional item that has been suggested. Please look it over and bring your own ideas to this discussion. (Note that we will not meet the following Thursday, July 27, because it is Tisha b’Av, but we’ll meet again on Thursday, August 3.) Shabbat Times for Ontario, California, USA Candle lighting / הדלקת נרות Friday, July 28⋅7:34 – 7:34pm Havdalah (50 min) / הבדלה - 50 דקות Saturday, July 29⋅8:41 – 8:41pm Powered by Hebcal Shabbat Times Upcoming Services Shabbat Ma'ariv Service Friday, July 28, 2023 @ 7:30 pm Shabbat Shachrit Service Saturday, July 29, 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 Vaetchanan 5783 / פָּרָשַׁת וָאֶתְחַנַּן 29 July 2023 / 11 Av 5783 Parashat Vaetchanan is the 45th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Deuteronomy 3:23-7:11 Vaetchanan (“I Pleaded”) opens as Moses describes his pleading with God to be allowed into the Land of Israel. Moses warns the Israelites not to pursue idolatry and recounts the giving of the Ten Commandments. The portion also contains the Shema, a declaration of faith and a central text in Jewish prayer. [1] Triennial year 1 1: 3:23-25 · 3 p’sukim · 2: 3:26-4:4 · 8 p’sukim · 3: 4:5-14 · 10 p’sukim · 4: 4:15-20 · 6 p’sukim · 5: 4:21-40 · 20 p’sukim · 6: 4:41-49 · 9 p’sukim · 7: 5:1-18 · 18 p’sukim · maf: 5:16-18 · 3 p’sukim · Haftarah: Isaiah 40:1-26· 26 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary American Jewish University Hertz Chumash: pp. 755 – 768 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 755 – 776) *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. Shabbat Nachamu 2023 / שַׁבָּת נַחֲמוּ 5783 Shabbat after Tish’a B’Av (Shabbat of Consolation) 🕍 Shabbat Nachamu for Hebrew Year 5783 begins at sundown on Friday, 28 July 2023 and ends at nightfall on Saturday, 29 July 2023. This corresponds to Parashat Vaetchanan. Shabbat Nachamu (“Sabbath of comfort/ing) takes its name from the haftarah from Isaiah in the Book of Isaiah 40:1-26 that speaks of “comforting” the Jewish people for their suffering. It the first of seven haftarahs of consolation leading up to the holiday of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. 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 30, 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 30, 2023 11:00am - 12:00noon Module 17: Israel 12:00noon - 1:00pm Module 6: Prayer 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.

TISHA B'AV My Jewish Learning: Tisha B'av Tisha B’Av, the ninth day of the month of Av (which month coincides with July and/or August), is the major day of communal mourning in the Jewish calendar. Although a large number of disasters are said to have befallen the Jews on this day, the major commemoration is of the destruction of the First and Second Temples in Jerusalem in 586 B.C.E. and 70 C.E., respectively. Central to the observance of this day is fasting. Tisha B’Av Ideas & Beliefs Although the exact date of the destruction of each of the Temples–the ancient centers of Jewish life and practice–are unknown, tradition dates the events to Tisha B’Av. Indeed, the rabbis of the Talmudic age made the claim that God ordained this day as a day of disaster as punishment for the lack of faith evidenced by the Israelites during their desert wanderings after the exodus from Egypt. During the course of the centuries, a number of tragedies have clustered around this day, from the expulsions of the Jews from England and Spain to more localized disasters. Tisha B’Av is therefore observed as a day of communal mourning, which is expressed through fasting and the abstention from pleasurable activities and extraneous diversions. A whole literature of dirges appropriate to this day of mourning, beginning with the biblical Book of Lamentations on the destruction of the First Temple, has been created to serve the needs of the Jewish community at this time. https://youtu.be/Zxtz4LtJAf0 Tisha B’Av Rituals & Practices A three week period of low-level mourning leads up to the holiday of Tisha B’Av; the three weeks commemorate the final siege of Jerusalem that led to the Second Temple’s destruction in 70 C.E. During this period it is traditional to refrain from public celebrations, such as weddings, and many traditional men refrain from shaving, reflecting their practice during personal mourning periods. The last nine days of these three weeks culminating in Tisha B’Av are an even deeper period of mourning, during which traditional Jews avoid eating meat; some who did not previously take on certain aspects of mourning, such as refraining from shaving, will assume these signs of mourning during these nine days. Tisha B’Av itself is a day of intense mourning, whose practice mirrors that of Yom Kippur in many respects. It is a day of fasting, on which one also is to refrain from washing, sexual activity, using perfume and other such ointments, and wearing leather. The Book of Lamentations (Megillat Eicha) and other dirges (kinot) are read in the synagogue. Find prayer resources for Tisha B’Av services here. Visits to cemeteries reflect the mood of the day, which continues even at the break fast meal at the conclusion of Tisha B’Av, when neither meat nor wines are traditionally consumed.