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.

Announcements -Office Hours -This week’s 10-Minute -Events -Candle Lighting Times for Shabbat (Ontario, CA) Calendar Sunday, 28 May 2023-Memorial Day Monday, 29 May 2023-Memorial Day Friday & Saturday, 2 & 3 June 2023-This week's Shabbat services Sunday, 4 June 2023-Family Fun Learning -Miller Course Introduction to Judaism Monday, 5 June 2023-Adult Torah Study 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, May 28 2023 (Memorial Day) Monday, May 29, 2023 (Memorial Day) Tuesday, May 30, 2023 9:30am - 2:00pm Friday, June 2, 2023 2:00pm - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) 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 Monday, June 19, 2023 - 9:30am - 1:30pm (Subject to change. Please call for appointments) Memorial Day Monday, May 29, 2023 Miller Course: Introduction to Judaism No session on May 28 due to Memorial Day Next Session: Sunday, June 4, 2023 This week's 10-Minute Torah (3 June 2023): Parashat Nasso 5783 https://youtu.be/3KgHfXQYTmY 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. (No session on May 29 due to Memorial Day) 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, May 25, 2023 @ 7:30pm We will continue with Louis Jacobs’ book on Jewish personal and social ethics. Shabbat Times for Ontario, California, USA Candle lighting: 7:39pm on Friday, Jun 2 This week's Torah portion is Parashat Nasso Havdalah (50 min): 8:48pm on Saturday, Jun 3 Powered by Hebcal Shabbat Times שבת פרשת נשא June 2 - י״ג סיון Candle lighting 7:39 Shabbat ends 8:42 72 minutes 9:11 Upcoming Services Shabbat Ma'ariv Service Friday, June 2, 2023 @ 7:30 pm Shabbat Shachrit Service Saturday, June 3, 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 Nasso 5783 / פָּרָשַׁת נָשׂא 3 June 2023 / 14 Sivan 5783 (Diaspora) Parashat Nasso is the 35th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Numbers 4:21-5:10 Triennial year 1 1: 4:21-24 · 4 p’sukim · 2: 4:25-28 · 4 p’sukim · 3: 4:29-33 · 5 p’sukim · 4: 4:34-37 · 4 p’sukim · 5: 4:38-49 · 12 p’sukim · 6: 5:1-4 · 4 p’sukim · 7: 5:5-10 · 6 p’sukim · maf: 5:8-10 · 3 p’sukim · Haftarah: Judges 13:2-25 · 24 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah: Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary American Jewish University Soncino Chumash: pp. 586 – 589 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 586 – 601) *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 No Hebrew School on Sunday, May 28 2023 Happy Memorial Day Join us in person on June 4 for our Family Fun Learning Day: 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 4, 2023 Module 10: High Holy Days May 28 Preempted due to Memorial Day 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. ***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. 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https://youtu.be/3KgHfXQYTmY Parashat Nasso 5783 / פָּרָשַׁת נָשׂא 3 June 2023 / 14 Sivan 5783 (Diaspora) Parashat Nasso is the 35th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Numbers 4:21-7:89 Naso (“Take A Census”), the longest portion in the Torah, opens by detailing responsibilities of the Levites. It also describes laws of a woman suspected of adultery (sotah), the Nazirite, and the priestly blessing. The portion ends by listing the gifts that heads of tribes bring to the Mishkan (Tabernacle). [1] Triennial year 1 1: 4:21-24 · 4 p’sukim · 2: 4:25-28 · 4 p’sukim · 3: 4:29-33 · 5 p’sukim · 4: 4:34-37 · 4 p’sukim · 5: 4:38-49 · 12 p’sukim · 6: 5:1-4 · 4 p’sukim · 7: 5:5-10 · 6 p’sukim · maf: 5:8-10 · 3 p’sukim · Haftarah: Judges 13:2-25 · 24 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah: Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary American Jewish University Soncino Chumash: pp. 586 – 589 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 586 – 601) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 748 – 753 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 748 – 773) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 791 - 795 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp.791 - 811) Our Triennial portion discusses the census and the duties of the three Levite clans. Each of the men from age thirty to fifty from each clan was counted. When the Tabernacle, Mishkan, was dismantled for traveling, each of the three clans were responsible for various parts. The Gershonites were responsible for the curtains, coverings, screens and ropes. The Meraris were responsible for bars, pillars, sockets and pegs. Finally the Kohathites (discussed at the end of the previous portion) carried the sacred utensils. Finally, the Israelites are told to keep the camp pure by keeping bodily issues outside the camp and the importance of not stealing. Basically, everything in its place according to ownership and holiness. From our point of view we spend our lives working to provide for ourselves and our families. For the point of view of Hashem, each of us is on a path to acquire and own material goods, according to plan. Consider that the message here is for all of us to respect each other and their material possessions and responsibilities and not intrude on that plan. For us to steal is also violating G-d’s intention and plan for each of us. And we need to respect that. Parashat Nasso 5783 / פָּרָשַׁת נָשׂא 3 junio 2023 / 14 Sivan 5783 (Diáspora) Parashat Nasso es la porción semanal número 35 de la Torá en el ciclo judío anual de lectura de la Torá. Porción de la Torá: Números 4:21-7:89 Naso ("Haz un censo"), la porción más larga de la Torá, comienza detallando las responsabilidades de los levitas. También describe las leyes de una mujer sospechosa de adulterio (sotah), el nazareo y la bendición sacerdotal. La porción termina enumerando los regalos que los jefes de las tribus traen al Mishkán (Tabernáculo). [1] Trienal año 1 1: 4:21-24 · 4 p'sukim · 2: 4:25-28 · 4 p'sukim · 3: 4:29-33 · 5 p'sukim · 4: 4:34-37 · 4 p'sukim · 5: 4:38-49 · 12 p'sukim · 6: 5:1-4 · 4 p'sukim · 7: 5:5-10 · 6 p'sukim · maf: 5:8-10 · 3 p'sukim · Haftará: Jueces 13:2-25 · 24 p'sukim Comentario y Divrei Torah: Sefaria OU Torá Seminario Teológico Judío Universidad Judía Americana Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary American Jewish University Soncino Chumash: págs. 586 – 589 Año trienal 1 (Kriyah completa págs. 586 – 601) Artscroll Chumash: págs. 748 – 753 Año trienal 1 (Kriyah completa págs. 748 – 773) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 791 - 795 Año Trienal 1 (Kriyah Completa pp. 791 - 811) Nuestra porción trienal analiza el censo y los deberes de los tres clanes levitas. Cada uno de los hombres de treinta a cincuenta años de edad de cada clan fue contado. Cuando el Tabernáculo, Mishkan, fue desmantelado para viajar, cada uno de los tres clanes fue responsable de varias partes. Los gersonitas se encargaron de las cortinas, los revestimientos, los biombos y las cuerdas. Los Meraris fueron responsables de barras, pilares, zócalos y clavijas. Finalmente, los coatitas (discutidos al final de la porción anterior) llevaban los utensilios sagrados. Finalmente, se les dice a los israelitas que mantengan puro el campamento manteniendo los asuntos corporales fuera del campamento y la importancia de no robar. Básicamente, cada cosa en su lugar según la propiedad y la santidad. Desde nuestro punto de vista, nos pasamos la vida trabajando para mantenernos a nosotros mismos ya nuestras familias. Desde el punto de vista de Hashem, cada uno de nosotros está en el camino de adquirir y poseer bienes materiales, de acuerdo con el plan. Considere que el mensaje aquí es para que todos nosotros nos respetemos unos a otros y sus posesiones materiales y responsabilidades y no nos entrometamos en ese plan. Para nosotros, robar también es violar la intención y el plan de Di-s para cada uno de nosotros. Y tenemos que respetar eso.

Announcements -Office Hours -This week’s 10-Minute -Events -Candle Lighting Times for Shabbat (Ontario, CA) Calendar Sunday, 21 May 2023-Rosh Hodesh Sivan -Hebrew School -Miller Course Introduction to Judaism -SemiAnnual Congregation Meeting -Family Game Day Friday & Saturday, 26 & 27 May 2023-Shavuot Sunday, 28 May 2023-Memorial Day Monday, 29 May 2023-Memorial Day Friday & Saturday, 2 & 3 June 2023-This week's Shabbat services Sunday, 4 June 2023-Family Fun Learning -Miller Course Introduction to Judaism Monday, 5 June 2023-Adult Torah Study Friday & Saturday, 9 & 10 June 2023-This week's Shabbat services Sunday, 11 - 16 June 2023-Vacation/Out of Town Counting the Omer -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, May 21, 2023 9:30am - 2:00pm (Hebrew Class 10am-11:30am & Miller Course 11:45am-12:45pm) Monday, May 22, 2023 2:00pm - 7:00pm (Board Meeting @ 7:00pm - 9:00pm) Friday, May 26, 2023 2:00pm - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat/Shavuot Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) Sunday, May 28 2023 (Memorial Day) Monday, May 29, 2023 (Memorial Day) Tuesday, May 30, 2023 9:30am - 2:00pm Friday, June 2, 2023 2:00pm - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) Sunday, June 4, 2023 9:30am - 2:00pm (Family Fun Learning @ 10:00am) Sunday, June 11 - Friday, June 16 Out of town on vacation (Subject to change. Please call for appointments) Rosh Chodesh Sivan 2023 / רֹאשׁ חוֹדֶשׁ סִיוָן 5783 Start of month of Sivan on the Hebrew calendar 🌒 Rosh Chodesh Sivan for Hebrew Year 5783 begins at sundown on Saturday, 20 May 2023 and ends at nightfall on Sunday, 21 May 2023. Start of month of Sivan on the Hebrew calendar. Sivan (סִיוָן) is the 3rd month of the Hebrew year, has 30 days, and corresponds to May or June on the Gregorian calendar. רֹאשׁ חוֹדֶשׁ, transliterated Rosh Chodesh or Rosh Hodesh, is a minor holiday that occurs at the beginning of every month in the Hebrew calendar. It is marked by the birth of a new moon. Hebrew School at Temple Sholom of Ontario Next Hebrew School will be Sunday, May 21 2023 First Session Sunday 10:00am - 10:40am Second Session Sunday 10:50am - 11:30am Hebrew school is back on at Temple Sholom of Ontario. We will continue in the fall hold classes virtually on Sundays starting at 10:00am PT. There will be two sessions, 40 minutes each, with a 10-minute break in between. The first session will focus on Hebrew reading and prayers. We will read from the week's Torah portion using a Chumash and an online site. Besides the main prayers used in our services, we will also learn Torah and Haftarah blessings. The second session will be a general learning session of that weekly sedrah/portion. We will also discuss notable Jewish personalities, from celebrities to prophets and kings. There will also be special topics such as gossip and evolution. Please let us know if you'd like to join us and of course if you have any questions. Miller Course: Introduction to Judaism Next Session: Sunday, May 21, 2023 Module 9: Talmud/Rabbinic Judaism 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. SemiAnnual Congregation Meeting Sunday, May 21st, 2023 3p.m. to 4p.m. Family Game Day Sunday, May 21st, 2023 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. domingo, 21 de mayo de 2023 13:00. a las 15:00 metro TEMPLE SHOLOM OF ONTARIO 963 West 6th Street, Ontario, CA 91762 Free to all Refreshments provided Come one…Come all! Fun for all ages! Bring games you like to play or come and play the games that are there…But whatever you do, don’t miss out on this fun afternoon! gratuita para todos bocadillos proporcionados ¡Llegado uno viene todos! ¡Diversión para todas las edades! Trae los juegos que te gustan o ven a jugar a los que hay allí… Pero hagas lo que hagas, ¡no te pierdas esta tarde divertida! This week's 10-Minute Torah (26 & 27 May 2023): Shavuot 5783 https://youtu.be/ztfP7Hzw9hg Adult Torah Study Class Next Session: Monday, May 22 at 7:30 pm PT Zoom Links sent in separate email Monday morning. Please reply if you do not receive them. Shavuot 2023 / שָׁבוּעוֹת 5783 Festival of Weeks ⛰️🌸 Shavuot for Hebrew Year 5783 begins in the Diaspora at sundown on Thursday, 25 May 2023 and ends at nightfall on Saturday, 27 May 2023. Shavuot I / שָׁבוּעוֹת א׳ Friday, 26 May 2023 / 6 Sivan 5783 Torah Portion: Exodus 19:1-20:23; Numbers 28:26-31 Soncino Chumash: pp. 290 - 301; p. 696 Artscroll Chumash: pp. 400 - 415; p. 892 Megillah 1: Ruth 1:1-22 · 22 p’sukim 2: Ruth 2:1-23 · 23 p’sukim 3: Ruth 3:1-18 · 18 p’sukim 4: Ruth 4:1-22 · 22 p’sukim Shavuot II (on Shabbat) / שָׁבוּעוֹת יוֹם ב׳ (בְּשַׁבָּת) Saturday, 27 May 2023 / 7 Sivan 5783 Torah Portion: Deuteronomy 14:22-16:17; Numbers 28:26-31 The festival of Shavuot (or Shavuos, in Ashkenazi usage; Shabhuʿoth in Classical and Mizrahi Hebrew Hebrew: שבועות, lit. “Weeks”) is a Jewish holiday that occurs on the sixth day of the Hebrew month of Sivan (late May or early June). Shavuot commemorates the anniversary of the day G-d gave the Torah to the entire Israelite nation assembled at Mount Sinai, although the association between the giving of the Torah (Matan Torah) and Shavuot is not explicit in the Biblical text. The holiday is one of the Shalosh Regalim, the three Biblical pilgrimage festivals. It marks the conclusion of the Counting of the Omer. Soncino Chumash: pp. 810 – 818; p. 696 Artscroll Chumash: pp. 1012 – 1023;p. 892 Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. Judaic Studies Next session: Thursday, May 25, 2023 @ 7:30pm We will continue with Louis Jacobs’ book on Jewish personal and social ethics. Shavuot 2023 / שָׁבוּעוֹת 5783 Festival of Weeks ⛰️🌸 Shavuot for Hebrew Year 5783 begins in the Diaspora at sundown on Thursday, 25 May 2023 and ends at nightfall on Saturday, 27 May 2023. The festival of Shavuot (or Shavuos, in Ashkenazi usage; Shabhuʿoth in Classical and Mizrahi Hebrew Hebrew: שבועות, lit. “Weeks”) is a Jewish holiday that occurs on the sixth day of the Hebrew month of Sivan (late May or early June). Shavuot commemorates the anniversary of the day G-d gave the Torah to the entire Israelite nation assembled at Mount Sinai, although the association between the giving of the Torah (Matan Torah) and Shavuot is not explicit in the Biblical text. The holiday is one of the Shalosh Regalim, the three Biblical pilgrimage festivals. It marks the conclusion of the Counting of the Omer. Shabbat Times for Ontario, California, USA Shavuot I / שָׁבוּעוֹת א׳ Candle lighting / הדלקת נרות Thursday, May 25⋅7:32 pm Thursday, May 25, 2023 / ה׳ סיון תשפ״ג רב שבועות Shavuot II (on Shabbat) / שָׁבוּעוֹת יוֹם ב׳ (בְּשַׁבָּת) Candle lighting / הדלקת נרות Friday, May 26⋅7:33pm Friday, May 26, 2023 / ו׳ סיון תשפ״ג בועות Powered by Hebcal Shabbat Times Upcoming Services Shavuot Shacharit & Ma'ariv Service Friday, May 26, 2023 @ 9:30 am Shabbat/Shavuot Ma'ariv Service Friday, May 26, 2023 @ 7:30 pm Shabbat/Shavuot Shachrit Service Saturday, May 27, 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 Shavuot 2023 / שָׁבוּעוֹת 5783 Festival of Weeks ⛰️🌸 Shavuot for Hebrew Year 5783 begins in the Diaspora at sundown on Thursday, 25 May 2023 and ends at nightfall on Saturday, 27 May 2023. Shavuot I / שָׁבוּעוֹת א׳ Friday, 26 May 2023 / 6 Sivan 5783 Torah Portion: Exodus 19:1-20:23; Numbers 28:26-31 1: Exodus 19:1-6 · 6 p’sukim · 2: Exodus 19:7-13 · 7 p’sukim · 3: Exodus 19:14-19 · 6 p’sukim · 4: Exodus 19:20-20:14 · 20 p’sukim · 5: Exodus 20:15-23 · 9 p’sukim · maf: Numbers 28:26-31 · 6 p’sukim · Haftarah: Ezekiel 1:1-28, 3:12 · 29 p’sukim Soncino Chumash: pp. 290 - 301; p. 696 Shavuot II (on Shabbat) / שָׁבוּעוֹת יוֹם ב׳ (בְּשַׁבָּת) Saturday, 27 May 2023 / 7 Sivan 5783 Megillah 1: Ruth 1:1-22 · 22 p’sukim 2: Ruth 2:1-23 · 23 p’sukim 3: Ruth 3:1-18 · 18 p’sukim 4: Ruth 4:1-22 · 22 p’sukim Torah Portion: Deuteronomy 14:22-16:17; Numbers 28:26-31 1: Deuteronomy 14:22-29 · 8 p’sukim · 2: Deuteronomy 15:1-18 · 18 p’sukim · 3: Deuteronomy 15:19-23 · 5 p’sukim · 4: Deuteronomy 16:1-3 · 3 p’sukim · 5: Deuteronomy 16:4-8 · 5 p’sukim · 6: Deuteronomy 16:9-12 · 4 p’sukim · 7: Deuteronomy 16:13-17 · 5 p’sukim · maf: Numbers 28:26-31 · 6 p’sukim · Haftarah: Habakkuk 3:1-19 · 19 p’sukim *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 No Hebrew School on Sunday, May 28 2023 Happy Memorial Day First Session Sunday 10:00am - 10:40am Second Session Sunday 10:50am - 11:30am Hebrew school is back on at Temple Sholom of Ontario. We will continue in the fall hold classes virtually on Sundays starting at 10:00am PT. There will be two sessions, 40 minutes each, with a 10-minute break in between. The first session will focus on Hebrew reading and prayers. We will read from the week's Torah portion using a Chumash and an online site. Besides the main prayers used in our services, we will also learn Torah and Haftarah blessings. The second session will be a general learning session of that weekly sedrah/portion. We will also discuss notable Jewish personalities, from celebrities to prophets and kings. There will also be special topics such as gossip and evolution. Please let us know if you'd like to join us and of course if you have any questions. Miller Course: Introduction to Judaism Next Session: Sunday, May 28 or June 4, 2023 Module 10: High Holy Days May preempt due to Memorial Day 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. Memorial Day Monday, May 29, 2023 Family Fun Learning Day June 4, 2023 10:00am - 12:00pm 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. ***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. *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/ztfP7Hzw9hg Shavuot 2023 / שָׁבוּעוֹת 5783 Festival of Weeks ⛰️🌸 Shavuot for Hebrew Year 5783 begins in the Diaspora at sundown on Thursday, 25 May 2023 and ends at nightfall on Saturday, 27 May 2023. The festival of Shavuot (or Shavuos, in Ashkenazi usage; Shabhuʿoth in Classical and Mizrahi Hebrew Hebrew: שבועות, lit. “Weeks”) is a Jewish holiday that occurs on the sixth day of the Hebrew month of Sivan (late May or early June). Shavuot commemorates the anniversary of the day G-d gave the Torah to the entire Israelite nation assembled at Mount Sinai, although the association between the giving of the Torah (Matan Torah) and Shavuot is not explicit in the Biblical text. The holiday is one of the Shalosh Regalim, the three Biblical pilgrimage festivals. It marks the conclusion of the Counting of the Omer. Megillah 1: Ruth 1:1-22 · 22 p’sukim 2: Ruth 2:1-23 · 23 p’sukim 3: Ruth 3:1-18 · 18 p’sukim 4: Ruth 4:1-22 · 22 p’sukim We read the Book of Ruth on Shavuot becauseit occurred between the barley harvest and wheat harvest, corresponding to Shavuot; since her conversion was her accepting the covenant with Hashem as was the Israelites accepting Torah; and since she is the ancestress of King David, Shavuot is considered his yorzheit. Shavuot I / שָׁבוּעוֹת א׳ Friday, 26 May 2023 / 6 Sivan 5783 Torah Portion: Exodus 19:1-20:23; Numbers 28:26-31 1: Exodus 19:1-6 · 6 p’sukim · 2: Exodus 19:7-13 · 7 p’sukim · 3: Exodus 19:14-19 · 6 p’sukim · 4: Exodus 19:20-20:14 · 20 p’sukim · 5: Exodus 20:15-23 · 9 p’sukim · maf: Numbers 28:26-31 · 6 p’sukim · Haftarah: Ezekiel 1:1-28, 3:12 · 29 p’sukim Shavuot commemorates Israel receiving the Torah. In a sense, Pesach and Shavuot are one long festival connected by the counting of the Omer. This marks the time that we left Egypt to arriving at the foot of Mt. Sinai seven weeks later. Shavuot II (on Shabbat) / שָׁבוּעוֹת יוֹם ב׳ (בְּשַׁבָּת) Saturday, 27 May 2023 / 7 Sivan 5783 Torah Portion: Deuteronomy 14:22-16:17; Numbers 28:26-31 1: Deuteronomy 14:22-29 · 8 p’sukim · 2: Deuteronomy 15:1-18 · 18 p’sukim · 3: Deuteronomy 15:19-23 · 5 p’sukim · 4: Deuteronomy 16:1-3 · 3 p’sukim · 5: Deuteronomy 16:4-8 · 5 p’sukim · 6: Deuteronomy 16:9-12 · 4 p’sukim · 7: Deuteronomy 16:13-17 · 5 p’sukim · maf: Numbers 28:26-31 · 6 p’sukim · Haftarah: Habakkuk 3:1-19 · 19 p’sukim For the second day of Shavuot that this year occurs on Shabbat, we review commandments of the first born and of kindness and generosity. Since the first born were spared during the tenth plague, Hashem requires special consideration from our first born. We also review the remission of debts during the Sh’mittah year as a connection to the wealth we took from Egypt upon our leaving for the many years of servitude. Shavuot 2023 / שָׁבוּעוֹת 5783 Festival de las Semanas ⛰️🌸 Shavuot para el año hebreo 5783 comienza en la diáspora al atardecer del jueves 25 de mayo de 2023 y termina al anochecer del sábado 27 de mayo de 2023. La festividad de Shavuot (o Shavuos, en el uso asquenazí; Shabhuʿoth en hebreo clásico y mizrají: שבועות, literalmente "Semanas") es una festividad judía que se celebra el sexto día del mes hebreo de Sivan (finales de mayo o principios de junio). ). Shavuot conmemora el aniversario del día en que Di-s entregó la Torá a toda la nación israelita reunida en el Monte Sinaí, aunque la asociación entre la entrega de la Torá (Matán Torá) y Shavuot no está explícita en el texto bíblico. La fiesta es uno de los Shalosh Regalim, los tres festivales de peregrinación bíblica. Marca la conclusión de la cuenta del Omer. Meguilá 1: Rut 1:1-22 · 22 p'sukim 2: Rut 2:1-23 · 23 p'sukim 3: Rut 3:1-18 · 18 p'sukim 4: Rut 4:1-22 · 22 p'sukim Leemos el Libro de Rut en Shavuot porque ocurrió entre la cosecha de cebada y la cosecha de trigo, correspondiente a Shavuot; ya que su conversión fue su aceptación del pacto con Hashem al igual que los israelitas aceptaron la Torá; y dado que ella es la antepasada del rey David, Shavuot se considera su yorzheit. Shavuot I / שָׁבוּעוֹת א׳ viernes, 26 mayo 2023 / 6 Sivan 5783 Porción de la Torá: Éxodo 19:1-20:23; Números 28:26-31 1: Éxodo 19:1-6 · 6 p'sukim · 2: Éxodo 19:7-13 · 7 p'sukim · 3: Éxodo 19:14-19 · 6 p'sukim · 4: Éxodo 19:20-20:14 · 20 p'sukim · 5: Éxodo 20:15-23 · 9 p'sukim · maf: Números 28:26-31 · 6 p’sukim · Haftará: Ezequiel 1:1-28, 3:12 · 29 p'sukim Shavuot conmemora que Israel recibió la Torá. En cierto sentido, Pesaj y Shavuot son una fiesta larga conectada por la cuenta del Omer. Esto marca el momento en que salimos de Egipto para llegar al pie del monte Sinaí siete semanas después. Shavuot II (en Shabat) / שָׁבוּעוֹת יוֹם ב׳ (בְּשַׁבָּת) sábado, 27 mayo 2023 / 7 Sivan 5783 Porción de la Torá: Deuteronomio 14:22-16:17; Números 28:26-31 1: Deuteronomio 14:22-29 · 8 p'sukim · 2: Deuteronomio 15:1-18 · 18 p'sukim · 3: Deuteronomio 15:19-23 · 5 p'sukim · 4: Deuteronomio 16:1-3 · 3 p'sukim · 5: Deuteronomio 16:4-8 · 5 p'sukim · 6: Deuteronomio 16:9-12 · 4 p'sukim · 7: Deuteronomio 16:13-17 · 5 p'sukim · maf: Números 28:26-31 · 6 p’sukim · Haftará: Habacuc 3:1-19 · 19 p'sukim Para el segundo día de Shavuot que este año ocurre en Shabat, repasamos mandamientos del primogénito y de bondad y generosidad. Dado que los primogénitos se salvaron durante la décima plaga, Hashem requiere una consideración especial de nuestro primogénito. También revisamos la remisión de las deudas durante el año de la Sh’mittah como una conexión con la riqueza que tomamos de Egipto al partir por los muchos años de servidumbre.

Announcements -Office Hours -This week’s 10-Minute -Events -Candle Lighting Times for Shabbat (Ontario, CA) Calendar Sunday, 14 May 2023-Hebrew School -Miller Course Introduction to Judaism Monday, 15 May 2023-Adult Torah Study Thursday, 18 May 2023-Judaic Studies Friday & Saturday, 19 & 20 May 2023-This week's Shabbat service Sunday, 21 May 2023-Hebrew School -Miller Course Introduction to Judaism -SemiAnnual Congregation Meeting -Family Game Day Friday & Saturday, 26 & 27 May 2023-Shavuot Sunday, 28 May 2023-Hebrew School -Miller Course Introduction to Judaism Monday, 29 May 2023-Adult Torah Study Friday & Saturday, 2 & 3 June 2023-This week's Shabbat services Counting the Omer -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, May 14, 2023 9:30am - 2:00pm (Hebrew Class 10am-11:30am & Miller Course 11:45am-12:45pm) Monday, May 15, 2023 9:30am - 2:00pm Tuesday, May 16, 2023 9:30am - 2:00pm Friday, May 19, 2023 2:00pm - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) Sunday, May 21, 2023 9:30am - 2:00pm (Hebrew Class 10am-11:30am & Miller Course 11:45am-12:45pm) Monday, May 22, 2023 2:00pm - 7:00pm (Board Meeting @ 7:00pm - 9:00pm) Friday, May 26, 2023 2:00pm - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat/Shavuot Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) (Subject to change. Please call for appointments) This week's 10-Minute Torah (20 May 2023): Parashat Bamidbar 5783 https://youtu.be/67Z-OHlG0d0 Adult Torah Study Class Next Session: Monday, May 15 at 7:30 pm PT Zoom Links sent in separate email Monday morning. Please reply if you do not receive them. Parashat Bamidbar 5783 / פָּרָשַׁת בְּמִדְבַּר 20 May 2023 / 29 Iyyar 5783 Parashat Bamidbar is the 34th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Numbers 1:1-4:20 Bamidbar (“In The Desert”) is the first Torah portion in the Book of Numbers. It describes God's command to take a census and details the camping formation of the Israelites in the desert. It also begins to enumerate the responsibilities of the Levites when transporting the Mishkan (Tabernacle). [1] Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary American Jewish University Soncino Chumash: pp. 568 – 572 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 568 – 580) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 726 – 733 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 726 – 747) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 769 - 774 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp.769 - 785) Judaic Studies Next session: Thursday, May 18, 2023 @ 7:30pm Our next topic will be Jewish ethics. We will be reading most of a book by Rabbi Louis Jacobs (1920-2006), Jewish Personal and Social Ethics. The book is quite accessible, and reflects a great deal of scholarshp by this distinguished British rabbi and theologian, whose perspective is close to that of American Conservative Judaism. The text will be made available on line, along with a few additional readings on these topics. Shabbat Times for Ontario, California, USA Yom Yerushalayim occurs on Friday, May 19 Candle lighting: 7:30pm on Friday, May 19 Shabbat Mevarchim Chodesh Sivan occurs on Saturday, May 20 This week's Torah portion is Parashat Bamidbar Havdalah (50 min): 8:39pm on Saturday, May 20 Powered by Hebcal Shabbat Times שבת פרשת במדבר May 19 - כ״ח אייר Candle lighting 7:30 Shabbat ends 8:32 72 minutes 9:01 Upcoming Services Shabbat Ma'ariv Service Friday, May 19, 2023 @ 7:30 pm Shabbat Shachrit Service Saturday, May 20, 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 Bamidbar 5783 / פָּרָשַׁת בְּמִדְבַּר 20 May 2023 / 29 Iyyar 5783 Parashat Bamidbar is the 34th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Numbers 1:1-4:20 Triennial year 1 1: 1:1-4 · 4 p’sukim · 2: 1:5-16 · 12 p’sukim · 3: 1:17-19 · 3 p’sukim · 4: 1:20-27 · 8 p’sukim · 5: 1:28-35 · 8 p’sukim · 6: 1:36-43 · 8 p’sukim · 7: 1:44-54 · 11 p’sukim · maf: 1:52-54 · 3 p’sukim · Haftarah*: I Samuel 20:18-42 · 25 p’sukim *Shabbat Machar Chodesh Soncino Chumash: pp. 568 – 572 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 568 – 580) *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 Mevarchim Chodesh Sivan Saturday, May 20 Molad Sivan: Sat, 52 minutes and 14 chalakim after 2:00 The Shabbat before the start of a Jewish month (Rosh Chodesh) is known as Shabbat Mevarchim, “the Shabbat when we bless.” On this day, during the synagogue service, we recite a special blessing for the new month and announce the timing of Rosh Chodesh. Hebrew School at Temple Sholom of Ontario Next Hebrew School will be Sunday, May 21 2023 First Session Sunday 10:00am - 10:40am Second Session Sunday 10:50am - 11:30am Hebrew school is back on at Temple Sholom of Ontario. We will continue in the fall hold classes virtually on Sundays starting at 10:00am PT. There will be two sessions, 40 minutes each, with a 10-minute break in between. The first session will focus on Hebrew reading and prayers. We will read from the week's Torah portion using a Chumash and an online site. Besides the main prayers used in our services, we will also learn Torah and Haftarah blessings. The second session will be a general learning session of that weekly sedrah/portion. We will also discuss notable Jewish personalities, from celebrities to prophets and kings. There will also be special topics such as gossip and evolution. Please let us know if you'd like to join us and of course if you have any questions. Miller Course: Introduction to Judaism Next Session: Sunday, May 21, 2023 Module 10: High Holy Days 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. SemiAnnual Congregation Meeting Sunday, May 21st, 2023 3p.m. to 4p.m. Family Game Day Sunday, May 21st, 2023 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. domingo, 21 de mayo de 2023 13:00. a las 15:00 metro TEMPLE SHOLOM OF ONTARIO 963 West 6th Street, Ontario, CA 91762 Free to all Refreshments provided Come one…Come all! Fun for all ages! Bring games you like to play or come and play the games that are there…But whatever you do, don’t miss out on this fun afternoon! gratuita para todos bocadillos proporcionados ¡Llegado uno viene todos! ¡Diversión para todas las edades! Trae los juegos que te gustan o ven a jugar a los que hay allí… Pero hagas lo que hagas, ¡no te pierdas esta tarde divertida! Shavuot 2023 / שָׁבוּעוֹת 5783 Festival of Weeks ⛰️🌸 Shavuot for Hebrew Year 5783 begins in the Diaspora at sundown on Thursday, 25 May 2023 and ends at nightfall on Saturday, 27 May 2023. The festival of Shavuot (or Shavuos, in Ashkenazi usage; Shabhuʿoth in Classical and Mizrahi Hebrew Hebrew: שבועות, lit. “Weeks”) is a Jewish holiday that occurs on the sixth day of the Hebrew month of Sivan (late May or early June). Shavuot commemorates the anniversary of the day G-d gave the Torah to the entire Israelite nation assembled at Mount Sinai, although the association between the giving of the Torah (Matan Torah) and Shavuot is not explicit in the Biblical text. The holiday is one of the Shalosh Regalim, the three Biblical pilgrimage festivals. It marks the conclusion of the Counting of the Omer. Memorial Day Monday, May 29, 2023 ***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. *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.

Lilith: Lady Flying in Darkness The most notorious demon of Jewish tradition becomes a feminist hero. BY RABBI JILL HAMMER “Half of me is beautiful but you were never sure which half.” — Ruth Feldman, “Lilith” Lilith is the most notorious demon in Jewish tradition. In some sources, she is conceived of as the original woman, created even before Eve, and she is often presented as a thief of newborn infants. Lilith means “the night,” and she embodies the emotional and spiritual aspects of darkness: terror, sensuality, and unbridled freedom. More recently, she has come to represent the freedom of feminist women who no longer want to be “good girls.” Biblical and Talmudic Tales of Lilith The story of Lilith originated in the ancient Near East,where a wilderness spirit known as the “dark maid” appears in the Sumerian myth “The descent of Inanna” (circa 3000 BCE). Another reference appears in a tablet from the seventh century BCE found at Arslan Tash, Syria which contains the inscription: “O flyer in a dark chamber, go away at once, O Lili!” Lilith later made her way into Israelite tradition, possibly even into the Bible. Isaiah 34:14, describing an inhospitable wilderness, tells us: “There goat-demons shall greet each other, and there the lilit shall find rest.” Some believe this word “lilit” is a reference to a night owl, and others say it is indeed a reference to the demon Lilith. A magical bowl from the first century CE, written in Hebrew, reads:” Designated is this bowl for the sealing of the house of this Geyonai bar Mamai, that there flee from him the evil Lilith…” Ancient images of Lilith which show her hands bound appear to be a form of visual magic for containing her. In the Talmud, Lilith becomes not only a spirit of darkness, but also a figure of uncontrolled sexuality. The Babylonian Talmud (Shabbat151a) says: “It is forbidden for a man to sleep alone in a house, lest Lilith get hold of him.” Lilith is said to fertilize herself with male sperm to give birth to other demons. Lilith as Escaped Wife In Genesis Rabbah, we encounter a brief midrash that claims that Adam had a first wife before Eve. This interpretation arises from the two creation stories of Genesis: In Genesis 1, man and woman are created at the same time, while in Genesis 2 Adam precedes Eve. The rabbinic tale suggests that the first creation story is a different creation, in which Adam has a wife made, like him, from the earth. For some reason this marriage doesn’t work out, and so God makes Adam a second wife, Eve. In the ninth or tenth century, a clever collection of legends titled the Alphabet of Ben Sira draws on earlier stories of Adam’s wife, and of Adam’s coupling with demons, and spins an elaborate story in which Lilith is Adam’s first wife: When the first man, Adam, saw that he was alone, God made for him a woman like himself, from the earth. God called her name Lilith, and brought her to Adam. They immediately began to quarrel. Adam said: “You lie beneath me.” And Lilith said: “You lie beneath me! We are both equal, for both of us are from the earth.” And they would not listen to one another. As soon as Lilith saw this, she uttered the Divine name and flew up into the air and fled. Adam began to pray before his Creator, saying: “Master of the universe, the woman that you gave me has fled.” God sent three angels and said to them: “Go bring back Lilith. If she wants to come, she shall come, and if she does not want to come, do not bring her against her will. The three angels went and found her in the sea at the place where the Egyptians were destined to drown. There they grabbed her and said to her: “If you will go with us, well and good, but if not, we will drown you in the sea.” Lilith said to them:”My friends, I know God only created me to weaken infants when they are eight days old. From the day a child is born until the eighth day, I have dominion over the child, and from the eighth day onward I have no dominion over him if he is a boy, but if a girl, I rule over her twelve days.” They said: “We won’t let you go until you accept upon yourself that each day one hundred of your children will die.” And she accepted it. That is why one hundred demons die every day. They would not leave her alone until she swore to them:” In any place that I see you or your names in an amulet, I will have no dominion over that child.” They left her. And she is Lilith, who weakens the children of men…. Alphabet of Ben Sira 23a-b Some believe that this story is a serious attempt to explain the death of infants, while others are convinced it is a humorous tale of sexual quarrels and unsuccessful angels. The Lilith of this story confronts both Adam and God: she defies patriarchy, refuses a submissive sexual posture, and in the end refuses marriage altogether, preferring to become a demon rather than live under Adam’s authority. Notice that Lilith flees to the Sea of Reeds: the place where the Hebrews will one day go free from slavery. In this version of the Lilith story, Lilith becomes what all tyrants fear: a person who is aware she is enslaved. This version of the Lilith tale in the Alphabet of Ben Sira quickly spread throughout Jewish life, and others expanded on it. The Zohar, a mystical work from 12th century Spain, imagines Lilith not only as the first wife of Adam but also as the wife of Satan. In the Kabbalah, Lilith takes on cosmic power. She is a chaotic counterpart to the Shekhinah (the feminine Divine Presence, the bride of the Infinite). In fact, the Zohar imagines that while the Jews suffer in exile, the Holy One (the masculine aspect of the Divine) separates from the Shekhinah, and consorts with Lilith. Lilith’s sexual-spiritual link with the Divine will only end when the Messiah comes and the brokenness in the world is mended. In folk Judaism, the primary myths about Lilith continue to identify her principally as a stealer of babies. Numerous amulets for pregnant women and babies from medieval through modern times use the three names of the angels mentioned in the Alphabet of Ben Sira (Sanvi, Sansanvi, and Samangelof) to ward away Lilith. Such amulets may also contain a circle with the names of Adam and Eve on the inside of the circle, and the name of Lilith on the outside: a clear warning to Lilith to stay outside the family realm. A red ribbon is also sometimes placed on a crib to ward off Lilith. Lilith and Modern Jewish Feminist Midrash In the modern period, the tale of the put-upon wife who flees to a place of liberation became a celebrated paradigm. Numerous modern Jewish poets and authors, female and male, wrote accounts of Lilith that use old stories to express new ideas. Perhaps the best-known of the new Lilith tales is “The Coming of Lilith,” by Judith Plaskow. In this feminist midrash, Lilith flees the garden because she is an “uppity woman” who doesn’t want to be pushed around by Adam or God. However, she misses female companionship. Lilith soon sneaks back into the garden and befriends Eve. Eve has been told Lilith is a demon, but once the two women share their stories, they become allies and companions in the search for knowledge. Enid Dame, in her poem “Lilith,” imagines Lilith as an eternal bohemian who leaves Eden, drops in and out of men’s sexual fantasies in the Middle Ages, and now lives with a cab driver in New Jersey, where she still cries in the bathroom as she remembers Eden “and the man and the God I couldn’t live with.” In Lynn Gottlieb’s story of Lilith, Lilith is made from the sky and Adam from the earth. In her love for Adam, Lilith chooses to forget she came from the sky, and she becomes Eve, settled and happy but ignorant of her own true nature. In her story, Gottlieb dramatizes the struggle of women to love men while still loving themselves. On the other hand, Jacqueline Lapidus’ brief poem “Eden” imagines a lesbian encounter between Lilith and Eve. Using the Lilith legend, Lapidus invents an origin story for love between women. Scholar and author Ohad Ezrachi frequently writes about Lilith as a split-off sexual component of women, an image created by men fearful of a full relationship. He encourages men and women to see Lilith and Eve as the same person. Lilith has become such a popular figure that whole enterprises (like the women’s music concert Lilith Fair and the Jewish feminist journal Lilith Magazine) are named after her. Once a source of fear, Lilith has been transformed into an icon of freedom. While some disapprove of this widespread embrace of a former demon, Lilith’s rehabilitation makes sense. The frightening character of Lilith grew, in part, out of repression: repression of sexuality, repression of the free impulse in women, repression of the question “what if I left it all behind?” As modern Jews begin to ask questions about sex, freedom, and choice more directly, Lilith becomes a complex representation of our own desires.

Parashat Bamidbar 5783 / פָּרָשַׁת בְּמִדְבַּר 20 May 2023 / 29 Iyyar 5783 https://youtu.be/67Z-OHlG0d0 Parashat Bamidbar is the 34th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Numbers 1:1-4:20 Bamidbar (“In The Desert”) is the first Torah portion in the Book of Numbers. It describes God's command to take a census and details the camping formation of the Israelites in the desert. It also begins to enumerate the responsibilities of the Levites when transporting the Mishkan (Tabernacle). [1] Triennial year 1 1: 1:1-4 · 4 p’sukim · 2: 1:5-16 · 12 p’sukim · 3: 1:17-19 · 3 p’sukim · 4: 1:20-27 · 8 p’sukim · 5: 1:28-35 · 8 p’sukim · 6: 1:36-43 · 8 p’sukim · 7: 1:44-54 · 11 p’sukim · maf: 1:52-54 · 3 p’sukim · Haftarah*: I Samuel 20:18-42 · 25 p’sukim *Shabbat Machar Chodesh Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary American Jewish University Soncino Chumash: pp. 568 – 572 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 568 – 580) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 726 – 733 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 726 – 747) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 769 - 774 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp.769 - 785) The Torah book of Bamidbar is referred to in English as “Numbers”. This is because the book opens up with hashem telling Moses to take a census of all the able-bodied men between the ages of 20 and 50. So Moses is to count their numbers. However, the count is taken indirectly. Each man is to donate a half-shekel to the Temple, or in this case, the Mishkan/Tabernacle, for its upkeep. Those half-shekels are counted and thus we know how many they are. It is from this process that the rabbis have mandated that Jews are not to be counted. So how do we know that we have a minyan on Saturday morning? We ask everyone to hold up their siddurim and count the siddurim. Or we just look out and decide that we’re not allowed to count and it looks like we have a minyan. Thank you to the student who showed up at one of our Passover services. But what is the point of having this census and naming the heads of the tribes and specifying their positions during muster? Consider that this is give some relevancy to Torah. Perhaps it is to show that our history is real and these people existed. Perhaps it is to give some credence that some rabbis didn’t just dream up a religion that they thought would help guide the world and instill morality and integrity to the human. Perhaps it’s to show that our heritage developed out of real events and thus is a legitimate this system of ethics. By practicing Judaism and following our ancestors, our mission is to bring light to the world and show humanity how to respect each other. Parashat Bamidbar 5783 20 mayo 2023 / 29 Iyar 5783 https://youtu.be/67Z-OHlG0d0 Parashat Bamidbar es la porción semanal número 34 de la Torá en el ciclo judío anual de lectura de la Torá. Porción de la Torá: Números 1:1-4:20 Bamidbar ("En el desierto") es la primera porción de la Torá en el Libro de los Números. Describe el mandato de Dios de hacer un censo y detalla la formación de campamento de los israelitas en el desierto. También comienza a enumerar las responsabilidades de los levitas al transportar el Mishkán (Tabernáculo). [1] Trienal año 1 1: 1:1-4 · 4 p'sukim · 2: 1:5-16 · 12 p'sukim · 3: 1:17-19 · 3 p'sukim · 4: 1:20-27 · 8 p'sukim · 5: 1:28-35 · 8 p'sukim · 6: 1:36-43 · 8 p'sukim · 7: 1:44-54 · 11 p'sukim · maf: 1:52-54 · 3 p'sukim · Haftará*: 1 Samuel 20:18-42 · 25 p’sukim *Shabat Machar Jodesh Comentario y Divrei Torá Sefaria OU Torá Seminario Teológico Judío Universidad Judía Americana Soncino Chumash: págs. 568 – 572 Año trienal 1 (Kriyah completo págs. 568 – 580) Artscroll Chumash: págs. 726 – 733 Año trienal 1 (Kriyah completa págs. 726 – 747) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 769 - 774 Año Trienal 1 (Kriyah Completa pp. 769 - 785) El libro de la Torá de Bamidbar se conoce en inglés como "Números". Esto se debe a que el libro comienza con hashem diciéndole a Moisés que haga un censo de todos los hombres sanos entre las edades de 20 y 50 años. Entonces, Moisés debe contar su número. Sin embargo, el conteo se toma indirectamente. Cada hombre debe donar medio shekel al Templo, o en este caso, al Mishkán/Tabernáculo, para su mantenimiento. Esos medios siclos se cuentan y así sabemos cuántos son. Es a partir de este proceso que los rabinos han ordenado que los judíos no sean contados. Entonces, ¿cómo sabemos que tenemos un minyan el sábado por la mañana? Les pedimos a todos que levanten sus sidurim y cuenten los sidurim. O simplemente miramos y decidimos que no se nos permite contar y parece que tenemos un minián. Gracias al estudiante que se presentó en uno de nuestros servicios de Pesaj. Pero, ¿cuál es el punto de tener este censo y nombrar a los jefes de las tribus y especificar sus posiciones durante la reunión? Considere que esto le da cierta relevancia a la Torá. Tal vez sea para mostrar que nuestra historia es real y que estas personas existieron. Tal vez sea para dar cierta credibilidad a que algunos rabinos no solo soñaron con una religión que pensaron que ayudaría a guiar al mundo e inculcar moralidad e integridad a los humanos. Tal vez sea para mostrar que nuestra herencia se desarrolló a partir de hechos reales y, por lo tanto, es legítimo este sistema de ética. Al practicar el judaísmo y seguir a nuestros antepasados, nuestra misión es traer luz al mundo y mostrarle a la humanidad cómo respetarse unos a otros.