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Shabbat Times for Ontario, California, USA Sigd occurs on Wednesday, Nov 23 Rosh Chodesh Kislev occurs on Thursday, Nov 24 Rosh Chodesh Kislev occurs on Friday, Nov 25 Candle lighting: 4:24pm on Friday, Nov 25 This week's Torah portion is Parashat Toldot Havdalah (50 min): 5:32pm on Saturday, Nov 26 Powered by Hebcal Shabbat Times שבת פרשת תולדות November 25 - א׳ כסלו Candle lighting 4:24 Shabbat ends 5:23 72 minutes 5:55 Office Hours this week: Note different schedule due to special meetings and holiday: Monday, November 21, 2022 9:30 am - 1:30pm Tuesday, November 22, 2022 9:30 pm –1:30 pm (?) Thursday, November 24, 2022 Happy Thanksgiving Friday, November 25, 2022 6:00pm - 8:00pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 8:00pm) Monday, November 28, 2022 1:30 pm - 6:30pm (Invocation at Upland City Council @ 7:00pm) Tuesday, November 29, 2022 9:30 am – 1:30 pm Friday, November 18, 2022 2:00pm - 8:00pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 8:00pm) (Subject to change. Please call for appointments) This week's 10-Minute Torah (November 26, 2022): Parashat Toldot 5783 Parashat Toldot 5783 / פָּרָשַׁת תּוֹלְדוֹת 26 November 2022 / 2 Kislev 5783 https://youtu.be/f_Gkhj6__i4 Parashat Toldot is the 6th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Genesis 25:19-28:9 Adult Torah Study Class Next Session: Monday November 21 at 7:30 pm PT Zoom Links sent in separate email Monday morning. Please reply if you do not receive them. Parashat Toldot 5783 / פָּרָשַׁת תּוֹלְדוֹת 26 November 2022 / 2 Kislev 5783 https://youtu.be/f_Gkhj6__i4 Parashat Toldot is the 6th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Genesis 25:19-28:9 Toldot (“Generations”) opens with the births of Isaac and Rebecca’s twins, Jacob and Esau. Esau sells his birthright to Jacob in exchange for soup. Isaac and Rebecca travel to Gerar, where Isaac makes a peace treaty with King Abimelech. Isaac gives Jacob the blessing meant for Esau, and Jacob runs away to his uncle Laban. [1] Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary American Jewish University Soncino Chumash: pp. 93 - 96 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 93 - 101) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 124 - 131 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 124 - 143) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp.146- 151 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp.146 - 161) Sigd 2022 / סיגד 5783 Ethiopian Jewish holiday occurring 50 days after Yom Kippur ✡️ Sigd for Hebrew Year 5783 begins at sundown on Tuesday, 22 November 2022 and ends at nightfall on Wednesday, 23 November 2022. Sigd is an Amharic word meaning “prostration” or “worship” and is the commonly used name for a holiday celebrated by the Ethiopian Jewish community on the 29th of the Hebrew month of Cheshvan. This date is exactly 50 days after Yom Kippur, usually falling out in late October or November, and according to Ethiopian Jewish tradition is also the date that G-d first revealed himself to Moses. Happy Thanksgiving Thursday, November 24 Thanksgiving 2022 in United States Judaic Studies Next session: Thursday, December 1 @ 7:30pm Preempted for Thanksgiving Come join us for a lively discussion of various topics on Judaica. Upcoming Services Shabbat Ma'ariv Service Friday, November 25, 2022 @ 8:00 pm Shabbat Shachrit Service Saturday, November 26, 2022 @ 10:00 am Note that start times for services are due to change: 1st Friday in December (12/2/22), Services will start @ 7:30pm 1st Saturday in January (1/7/23), Services will start @ 9:30am Zoom Links sent in separate email Friday afternoon. Please reply if you do not receive them. Parashat Toldot 5783 / פָּרָשַׁת תּוֹלְדוֹת 26 November 2022 / 2 Kislev 5783 Parashat Toldot is the 6th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Genesis 25:19-28:9 Toldot (“Generations”) opens with the births of Isaac and Rebecca’s twins, Jacob and Esau. Esau sells his birthright to Jacob in exchange for soup. Isaac and Rebecca travel to Gerar, where Isaac makes a peace treaty with King Abimelech. Isaac gives Jacob the blessing meant for Esau, and Jacob runs away to his uncle Laban. [1] Triennial year 1 1: 25:19-22 · 4 p’sukim · 2: 25:23-26 · 4 p’sukim · 3: 25:27-34 · 8 p’sukim · 4: 26:1-5 · 5 p’sukim · 5: 26:6-12 · 7 p’sukim · 6: 26:13-16 · 4 p’sukim · 7: 26:17-22 · 6 p’sukim · maf: 26:19-22 · 4 p’sukim · (maf: 28:7-9 · 3 p’sukim · ) Haftarah: Malachi 1:1-2:7 · 21 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary American Jewish University Soncino Chumash: pp. 93 - 96 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 93 - 101) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 124 - 131 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 124 - 143) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp.146- 151 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp.146 - 161)) *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. Rosh Chodesh Kislev 2022 / רֹאשׁ חוֹדֶשׁ כִּסְלֵו 5783 Start of month of Kislev on the Hebrew calendar 🌒 Rosh Chodesh Kislev for Hebrew Year 5783 begins at sundown on Wednesday, 23 November 2022 and ends at nightfall on Friday, 25 November 2022. Start of month of Kislev on the Hebrew calendar. Kislev (כִּסְלֵו) is the 9th month of the Hebrew year, has 30 or 29 days, and corresponds to November or December on the Gregorian calendar. רֹאשׁ חוֹדֶשׁ, transliterated Rosh Chodesh or Rosh Hodesh, is a minor holiday that occurs at the beginning of every month in the Hebrew calendar. It is marked by the birth of a new moon. Hebrew School at Temple Sholom of Ontario Next Hebrew School will be Sunday, November 27, 2022. 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. Details will follow soon. 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. Special Family Sunday School/Learning Day Next Learning Day will be on December 18 We are going to have our next Learning Day The program will include classes and activities for children and their parents. Rabbi Stephen (me) will be doing a special program for children over 11 and their parents. Two Sunday School teachers will be offering programs for children ages four to eleven to learn prayers, Bible stories, art, and a time for constructive play with other children. At approximately 11:30 am everyone will join together to enjoy a bagel brunch. Adult Hebrew Reading Course Sunday, November 27, 11:45 am – 12:45 am A new Hebrew Reading course from NJOP. Also, People have been asking for more practice in Hebrew Reading. We are planning a Hebrew reading course that will help you understand the prayers as well ***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/f_Gkhj6__i4 Parashat Toldot 5783 / פָּרָשַׁת תּוֹלְדוֹת 26 November 2022 / 2 Kislev 5783 Parashat Toldot is the 6th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Genesis 25:19-28:9 Toldot (“Generations”) opens with the births of Isaac and Rebecca’s twins, Jacob and Esau. Esau sells his birthright to Jacob in exchange for soup. Isaac and Rebecca travel to Gerar, where Isaac makes a peace treaty with King Abimelech. Isaac gives Jacob the blessing meant for Esau, and Jacob runs away to his uncle Laban. [1] Triennial year 1 1: 25:19-22 · 4 p’sukim · 2: 25:23-26 · 4 p’sukim · 3: 25:27-34 · 8 p’sukim · 4: 26:1-5 · 5 p’sukim · 5: 26:6-12 · 7 p’sukim · 6: 26:13-16 · 4 p’sukim · 7: 26:17-22 · 6 p’sukim · maf: 26:19-22 · 4 p’sukim · (maf: 28:7-9 · 3 p’sukim · ) Haftarah: Malachi 1:1-2:7 · 21 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary American Jewish University Soncino Chumash: pp. 93 - 96 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 93 - 101) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 124 - 131 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 124 - 143) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp.146- 151 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp.146 - 161) Here we see how much Judaism means to some people and how others take it lightly. Esau and Jacob were fraternal twins, but Esau was the first born. According to the cultures of the time, he was therefore entitled to the blessings appropriate to his birth order. Jacob, however, saw the value of this new monotheistic heritage as Esau did not. Esau was a man of the field who liked to hunt. Jacob was a man of tents, a euphemism for “sanctuary”. Upon coming home after a hunt, Esau pleaded with Jacob to give him some of the lentil stew he was preparing lest “die from hunger”. Jacob hesitated, telling him to trade his birthright for the food. Esau quickly and willingly made the trade. Thus did Esau spurn his birthright, according to the Torah. And thus did Jacob fight for and earn that legacy. Jacob saw the value, Esau did not. So should we all see the value of Torah. Parashat Toldot 5783 / 26 noviembre 2022 / 2 Kislev 5783 Parashat Toldot es la sexta porción semanal de la Torá en el ciclo judío anual de lectura de la Torá. Porción de la Torá: Génesis 25:19-28:9 Toldot (“Generaciones”) comienza con el nacimiento de los mellizos de Isaac y Rebeca, Jacob y Esaú. Esaú vende su primogenitura a Jacob a cambio de sopa. Isaac y Rebecca viajan a Gerar, donde Isaac firma un tratado de paz con el rey Abimelec. Isaac le da a Jacob la bendición destinada a Esaú, y Jacob huye con su tío Labán. [1] Trienal año 1 1: 25:19-22 · 4 p'sukim · 2: 25:23-26 · 4 p'sukim · 3: 25:27-34 · 8 p'sukim · 4: 26:1-5 · 5 p'sukim · 5: 26:6-12 · 7 p'sukim · 6: 26:13-16 · 4 p'sukim · 7: 26:17-22 · 6 p'sukim · maf: 26:19-22 · 4 p'sukim · (maf: 28:7-9 · 3 p'sukim · ) Haftará: Malaquías 1:1-2:7 · 21 p'sukim Comentario y Divrei Torah Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary American Jewish University Soncino Chumash: págs. 93 - 96 Año Trienal 1 (Kriyah completo págs. 93 - 101) Artscroll Chumash: págs. 124 - 131 Año trienal 1 (Kriyah completa págs. 124 - 143) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp.146- 151 Año Trienal 1 (Kriyah Completa pp.146 - 161) Aquí vemos cuánto significa el judaísmo para algunas personas y cómo otras lo toman a la ligera. Esaú y Jacob eran mellizos, pero Esaú fue el primogénito. Según las culturas de la época, por lo tanto, tenía derecho a las bendiciones correspondientes a su orden de nacimiento. Jacob, sin embargo, vio el valor de esta nueva herencia monoteísta como Esaú no. Esaú era un hombre del campo al que le gustaba cazar. Jacob era un hombre de tiendas, un eufemismo para "santuario". Al llegar a casa después de una cacería, Esaú le rogó a Jacob que le diera un poco del guiso de lentejas que estaba preparando para que no “muriera de hambre”. Jacob vaciló y le dijo que cambiara su primogenitura por la comida. Esaú rápidamente y de buena gana hizo el trato. Así despreció Esaú su primogenitura, según la Torá. Y así luchó Jacob y ganó ese legado. Jacob vio el valor, Esaú no. Así deberíamos todos ver el valor de la Torá.

-Announcements -Candle Lighting Times for Shabbat (Ontario, CA) -Office Hours -This week’s 10-Minute Torah -Semi-Annual Congregation Meeting -Adult Torah Study -Judaic Studies -This week's Upcoming Shabbat services -Hebrew School -Adult Hebrew Class -Happy Thanksgiving -Mi Sheberach List * Please note that for the time being, I will be using this email for synagogue correspondence. Unfortunately, due to recent issues we suspect that templesholomofontario.org email may have been compromised. **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. Shabbat Times for Ontario, California, USA Candle lighting: 4:27pm on Friday, Nov 18 Shabbat Mevarchim Chodesh Kislev occurs on Saturday, Nov 19 This week's Torah portion is Parashat Chayei Sara Havdalah (50 min): 5:35pm on Saturday, Nov 19 Powered by Hebcal Shabbat Times שבת פרשת חיי שרה November 18 - כ״ד חשון Candle lighting 4:27 Shabbat ends 5:25 72 minutes 5:57 Office Hours this week: Note different schedule due to special meetings: Monday, November 14, 2022 5:30 am - 7:30pm (Congregation Meeting @ 7:30pm) Tuesday, November 15, 2022 9:30 am – 1:30 pm Friday, November 18, 2022 2:00pm - 8:00pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 8:00pm) Monday, November 21, 2022 9:30 am - 1:30pm Tuesday, November 22, 2022 1:30 pm – 7:30 pm Friday, November 25, 2022 6:00pm - 8:00pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 8:00pm) (Subject to change. Please call for appointments) This week's 10-Minute Torah (November 19, 2022): Parashat Chayei Sara 5783 / פָּרָשַׁת חַיֵּי שָֹרָה 19 November 2022 / 25 Cheshvan 5783 https://youtu.be/MUMt3uzt_bk Parashat Chayei Sara is the 5th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Genesis 23:1-25:18 Semi-Annual Congregation Meeting Monday, November 14, 2022 @ 7:30pm This is our November meeting for all members. Please join us for important vote and information. Adult Torah Study Class Next Session: Monday November 21 at 7:30 pm PT Preempted this week for the Semi-annual Congregational Meeting Zoom Links sent in separate email Monday morning. Please reply if you do not receive them. Parashat Toldot 5783 / פָּרָשַׁת תּוֹלְדוֹת 26 November 2022 / 2 Kislev 5783 Parashat Toldot is the 6th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Genesis 25:19-28:9 Toldot (“Generations”) opens with the births of Isaac and Rebecca’s twins, Jacob and Esau. Esau sells his birthright to Jacob in exchange for soup. Isaac and Rebecca travel to Gerar, where Isaac makes a peace treaty with King Abimelech. Isaac gives Jacob the blessing meant for Esau, and Jacob runs away to his uncle Laban. [1]Parashat Chayei Sara is the 5th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Haftarah: Malachi 1:1-2:7 · 21 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary American Jewish University Soncino Chumash: pp. 93 - 96 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 93 - 101) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 124 - 131 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 124 - 143) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp.146- 151 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp.146 - 161) Judaic Studies Next session: Thursday, November 17 @ 7:30pm Come join us for a lively discussion of various topics on Judaica. The current topic is Pirkei Avot. Upcoming Services Shabbat Ma'ariv Service Friday, November 18, 2022 @ 8:00 pm Shabbat Shachrit Service Saturday, November 19, 2022 @ 10:00 am (Note 10am start time) Zoom Links sent in separate email Friday afternoon. Please reply if you do not receive them. Parashat Chayei Sara 5783 / פָּרָשַׁת חַיֵּי שָֹרָה 19 November 2022 / 25 Cheshvan 5783 Parashat Chayei Sara is the 5th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Genesis 23:1-25:18 Chayei Sarah (“The Life of Sarah”) opens as Sarah dies and Abraham buys the Cave of Machpelah to bury her. Abraham sends his servant to find a wife for Isaac. The servant meets Rebecca at a well, and Rebecca returns with the servant to marry Isaac. Abraham remarries, has more children, and dies at age 175. [1] Triennial year 1 1: 23:1-4 · 4 p’sukim · 2: 23:5-7 · 3 p’sukim · 3: 23:8-12 · 5 p’sukim · 4: 23:13-16 · 4 p’sukim · 5: 23:17-20 · 4 p’sukim · 6: 24:1-4 · 4 p’sukim · 7: 24:5-9 · 5 p’sukim · maf: 24:5-9 · 5 p’sukim · Haftarah: I Kings 1:1-31 · 31 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary Soncino Chumash: pp. 80 - 83 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 80 - 89) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 106 - 111 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 78 - 123) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp.127- 132 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp.127 - 141)*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 Kislev Saturday, November 19 Molad Kislev: Wed, 28 minutes and 8 chalakim after 22:00 Any Shabbat that precedes and begins the week during which there will be a day or days of a new Hebrew month (Rosh Chodesh) is known as Shabbat Mevorchim (mevorchim means "they [the congregation] bless" [the forthcoming new month]. Hebrew School at Temple Sholom of Ontario Next Hebrew School will be Sunday, November 27, 2022. Come join us for our next Sunday Family Learning Day (see below) 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. Details will follow soon. 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. Special Family Sunday School/Learning Day Next Learning Day will be on November 20 We are going to have our next Learning Day The program will include classes and activities for children and their parents. Rabbi Stephen (me) will be doing a special program for children over 11 and their parents. Two Sunday School teachers will be offering programs for children ages four to eleven to learn prayers, Bible stories, art, and a time for constructive play with other children. At approximately 11:30 am everyone will join together to enjoy a bagel brunch. Adult Hebrew Reading Course Sunday, November 27, 11:45 am – 12:45 am Preempted for Family Learning Day A new Hebrew Reading course from NJOP. Also, People have been asking for more practice in Hebrew Reading. We are planning a Hebrew reading course that will help you understand the prayers as well Happy Thanksgiving Thursday, November 24 Thanksgiving 2022 in United States ***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.

Parashat Toldot 5783 / פָּרָשַׁת תּוֹלְדוֹת 26 November 2022 / 2 Kislev 5783 Parashat Toldot is the 6th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Genesis 25:19-28:9 Toldot (“Generations”) opens with the births of Isaac and Rebecca’s twins, Jacob and Esau. Esau sells his birthright to Jacob in exchange for soup. Isaac and Rebecca travel to Gerar, where Isaac makes a peace treaty with King Abimelech. Isaac gives Jacob the blessing meant for Esau, and Jacob runs away to his uncle Laban. [1] Triennial year 1 1: 25:19-22 · 4 p’sukim · 2: 25:23-26 · 4 p’sukim · 3: 25:27-34 · 8 p’sukim · 4: 26:1-5 · 5 p’sukim · 5: 26:6-12 · 7 p’sukim · 6: 26:13-16 · 4 p’sukim · 7: 26:17-22 · 6 p’sukim · maf: 26:19-22 · 4 p’sukim · (maf: 28:7-9 · 3 p’sukim · ) Haftarah: Malachi 1:1-2:7 · 21 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary American Jewish University Soncino Chumash: pp. 93 - 96 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 93 - 101) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 124 - 131 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 124 - 143) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp.146- 151 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp.146 - 161)

https://youtu.be/MUMt3uzt_bk Parashat Chayei Sara 5783 / פָּרָשַׁת חַיֵּי שָֹרָה 19 November 2022 / 25 Cheshvan 5783 Parashat Chayei Sara is the 5th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Genesis 23:1-25:18 Chayei Sarah (“The Life of Sarah”) opens as Sarah dies and Abraham buys the Cave of Machpelah to bury her. Abraham sends his servant to find a wife for Isaac. The servant meets Rebecca at a well, and Rebecca returns with the servant to marry Isaac. Abraham remarries, has more children, and dies at age 175. [1] Triennial year 1 1: 23:1-4 · 4 p’sukim · 2: 23:5-7 · 3 p’sukim · 3: 23:8-12 · 5 p’sukim · 4: 23:13-16 · 4 p’sukim · 5: 23:17-20 · 4 p’sukim · 6: 24:1-4 · 4 p’sukim · 7: 24:5-9 · 5 p’sukim · maf: 24:5-9 · 5 p’sukim · Haftarah: I Kings 1:1-31 · 31 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary Soncino Chumash: pp. 80 - 83 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 80 - 89) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 106 - 111 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 78 - 123) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp.127- 132 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp.127 - 141) Our Triennial Year portion focuses on Abraham preparing for a proper resting place for his beloved Sarah. As Abraham honored her during her life, he now honors her in death. As Sara was our first matriarch, it is fitting that her sepulcher be appropriate. The text discusses how Abraham approaches the Hittites on whose land is the Cave of Machpelah. He feels this is the most appropriate place for Sara. It is on the land of Ephron, ostensibly the leader of the Hittites. Abraham must negotiate with him. Our sages have analyzed the text and derived that Ephron was an opportunist, seeing Abraham’s grief and vulnerability at losing his wife, he seeks to take advantage. At first Ephron offers to give Abraham the cave. Abraham insists on paying for the land and Ephron offers an exorbitant price while downplaying it. Abraham does not argue or disagree, and gives Ephron the price asked. Once again Abraham demonstrates his priorities and spiritual evolution. He minimizes the physical (the money) to focus on the spiritual (a suitable resting place for Sara). Abraham showed us that honor to Hashem is the most important aspect of physical life, and that he was rewarded handsomely for it. Let us all emulate his traits. Parashat Chayei Sara 5783 19 noviembre 2022 / 25 Jeshvan 5783 Parashat Chayei Sara es la quinta porción semanal de la Torá en el ciclo judío anual de lectura de la Torá. Porción de la Torá: Génesis 23:1-25:18 Chayei Sarah ("La vida de Sarah") comienza cuando Sarah muere y Abraham compra la cueva de Macpela para enterrarla. Abraham envía a su sirviente a buscar una esposa para Isaac. El sirviente se encuentra con Rebecca en un pozo, y Rebecca regresa con el sirviente para casarse con Isaac. Abraham se vuelve a casar, tiene más hijos y muere a los 175 años. [1] Trienal año 1 1: 23:1-4 · 4 p'sukim · 2: 23:5-7 · 3 p'sukim · 3: 23:8-12 · 5 p'sukim · 4: 23:13-16 · 4 p'sukim · 5: 23:17-20 · 4 p'sukim · 6: 24:1-4 · 4 p'sukim · 7: 24:5-9 · 5 p'sukim · maf: 24:5-9 · 5 p'sukim · Haftará: 1 Reyes 1:1-31 · 31 p'sukim Comentario y Divrei Torah Sefaria OU Torah Seminario Teológico Judío Soncino Chumash: págs. 80 - 83 Año Trienal 1 (Kriyah completo págs. 80 - 89) Artscroll Chumash: págs. 106 - 111 Trienal Año 1 (Kriyah completa págs. 78 - 123) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp.127- 132 Año Trienal 1 (Kriyah Completa pp.127 - 141) Nuestra porción del Año Trienal se enfoca en Abraham preparándose para un lugar de descanso apropiado para su amada Sara. Así como Abraham la honró durante su vida, ahora la honra en la muerte. Como Sara fue nuestra primera matriarca, conviene que su sepulcro sea apropiado. El texto analiza cómo Abraham se acerca a los hititas en cuya tierra se encuentra la cueva de Macpela. Él siente que este es el lugar más apropiado para Sara. Está en la tierra de Efrón, aparentemente el líder de los hititas. Abraham debe negociar con él. Nuestros sabios han analizado el texto y han deducido que Efrón era un oportunista, al ver el dolor y la vulnerabilidad de Abraham al perder a su esposa, busca sacar ventaja. Al principio, Ephron se ofrece a darle a Abraham la cueva. Abraham insiste en pagar por la tierra y Ephron ofrece un precio exorbitante mientras lo minimiza. Abraham no discute ni discrepa, y le da a Efrón el precio pedido. Una vez más Abraham demuestra sus prioridades y evolución espiritual. Minimiza lo físico (el dinero) para centrarse en lo espiritual (un lugar de descanso adecuado para Sara). Abraham nos mostró que honrar a Hashem es el aspecto más importante de la vida física y que fue generosamente recompensado por ello. Emulemos todos sus rasgos.

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Shabbat Times for Ontario, California, USA Candle lighting: 4:31pm on Friday, Nov 11 This week's Torah portion is Parashat Vayera Havdalah (50 min): 5:39pm on Saturday, Nov 12 Powered by Hebcal Shabbat Times שבת פרשת וירא November 11 - י״ז חשון Candle lighting 4:31 Shabbat ends 5:28 72 minutes 6:01 Office Hours this week: Note different schedule due to special meetings: Monday, November 7, 2022 9:30 am - 1:30pm Thursday, November 10, 2022 1:30 pm – 7:30 pm (Board Meeting @ 7:30pm) Friday, November 11, 2022 2:00pm - 8:00pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 8:00pm) Monday, November 14, 2022 5:30 am - 7:30pm (Congregation Meeting @ 7:30pm) Tuesday, November 1, 2022 9:30 am – 1:30 pm Friday, November 4, 2022 2:00pm - 8:00pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 8:00pm) (Subject to change. Please call for appointments) This week's 10-Minute Torah (November 12, 2022):Parashat Vayera 5783 / פָּרָשַׁת וַיֵּרָא 12 November 2022 / 18 Cheshvan 5783 https://youtu.be/X5EbP5YfE3c Parashat Vayera is the 4th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Genesis 18:1-22:24 Vayera (“He Appeared”) opens as guests inform Abraham that Sarah will give birth. Despite Abraham’s attempts to convince God otherwise, God destroys the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah. Sarah gives birth to Isaac, and Abraham sends away Hagar and Ishmael. At God’s command, Abraham prepares to sacrifice Isaac, but an angel of God tells Abraham to offer a ram instead. [1] Triennial year 1 1: 18:1-5 · 5 p’sukim · 2: 18:6-8 · 3 p’sukim · 3: 18:9-14 · 6 p’sukim · 4: 18:15-21 · 7 p’sukim · 5: 18:22-26 · 5 p’sukim · 6: 18:27-30 · 4 p’sukim · 7: 18:31-33 · 3 p’sukim · maf: 18:31-33 · 3 p’sukim · Haftarah for Ashkenazim: II Kings 4:1-37 · 37 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary Soncino Chumash: pp. 63 - 66 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 63 - 76) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 78 - 85 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 78 - 105) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 99 - 104 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 99 - 122) Adult Torah Study Class Next Session: Monday, November 7 at 7:30 pm PT Zoom Links sent in separate email Monday morning. Please reply if you do not receive them. Parashat Vayera 5783 / פָּרָשַׁת וַיֵּרָא 12 November 2022 / 18 Cheshvan 5783 Parashat Vayera is the 4th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Genesis 18:1-22:24 Vayera (“He Appeared”) opens as guests inform Abraham that Sarah will give birth. Despite Abraham’s attempts to convince God otherwise, God destroys the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah. Sarah gives birth to Isaac, and Abraham sends away Hagar and Ishmael. At God’s command, Abraham prepares to sacrifice Isaac, but an angel of God tells Abraham to offer a ram instead. [1] Triennial year 1 1: 18:1-5 · 5 p’sukim · 2: 18:6-8 · 3 p’sukim · 3: 18:9-14 · 6 p’sukim · 4: 18:15-21 · 7 p’sukim · 5: 18:22-26 · 5 p’sukim · 6: 18:27-30 · 4 p’sukim · 7: 18:31-33 · 3 p’sukim · maf: 18:31-33 · 3 p’sukim · Haftarah for Ashkenazim: II Kings 4:1-37 · 37 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary Soncino Chumash: pp. 63 - 66 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 63 - 76) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 78 - 85 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 78 - 105) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 99 - 104 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 99 - 122) Election Day Tuesday, November 8, 2022 United States elections, 2022 Judaic Studies Next session: Thursday, November 17 @ 7:30pm November 10 session preempted for Board Meeting Come join us for a lively discussion of various topics on Judaica. The current topic is Pirkei Avot. Veterans Day Friday, November 11, 2022 Upcoming Services Shabbat Ma'ariv Service Friday, November 11, 2022 @ 8:00 pm Shabbat Shachrit Service Saturday, November 12, 2022 @ 10:00 am (Note 10am start time) Zoom Links sent in separate email Friday afternoon. Please reply if you do not receive them. Parashat Vayera 5783 / פָּרָשַׁת וַיֵּרָא 12 November 2022 / 18 Cheshvan 5783 Parashat Vayera is the 4th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Genesis 18:1-22:24 Vayera (“He Appeared”) opens as guests inform Abraham that Sarah will give birth. Despite Abraham’s attempts to convince God otherwise, God destroys the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah. Sarah gives birth to Isaac, and Abraham sends away Hagar and Ishmael. At God’s command, Abraham prepares to sacrifice Isaac, but an angel of God tells Abraham to offer a ram instead. [1] Triennial year 1 1: 18:1-5 · 5 p’sukim · 2: 18:6-8 · 3 p’sukim · 3: 18:9-14 · 6 p’sukim · 4: 18:15-21 · 7 p’sukim · 5: 18:22-26 · 5 p’sukim · 6: 18:27-30 · 4 p’sukim · 7: 18:31-33 · 3 p’sukim · maf: 18:31-33 · 3 p’sukim · Haftarah for Ashkenazim: II Kings 4:1-37 · 37 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary Soncino Chumash: pp. 63 - 66 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 63 - 76) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 78 - 85 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 78 - 105) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 99 - 104 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 99 - 122) *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 Next Hebrew School will be Sunday, November 13, 2022. 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. Details will follow soon. 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. 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https://youtu.be/X5EbP5YfE3c Parashat Vayera 5783 / פָּרָשַׁת וַיֵּרָא 12 November 2022 / 18 Cheshvan 5783 Parashat Vayera is the 4th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Genesis 18:1-22:24 Vayera (“He Appeared”) opens as guests inform Abraham that Sarah will give birth. Despite Abraham’s attempts to convince God otherwise, God destroys the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah. Sarah gives birth to Isaac, and Abraham sends away Hagar and Ishmael. At God’s command, Abraham prepares to sacrifice Isaac, but an angel of God tells Abraham to offer a ram instead. [1] Triennial year 1 1: 18:1-5 · 5 p’sukim · 2: 18:6-8 · 3 p’sukim · 3: 18:9-14 · 6 p’sukim · 4: 18:15-21 · 7 p’sukim · 5: 18:22-26 · 5 p’sukim · 6: 18:27-30 · 4 p’sukim · 7: 18:31-33 · 3 p’sukim · maf: 18:31-33 · 3 p’sukim · Haftarah for Ashkenazim: II Kings 4:1-37 · 37 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary Soncino Chumash: pp. 63 - 66 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 63 - 76) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 78 - 85 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 78 - 105) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 99 - 104 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 99 - 122) As Abram (Abraham) is convalescing from his circumcision, three visitors appear. Abraham immediately offers them hospitality, something he likes to do. He does not know that these are angels, malahim sent by Hashem with three messages: Abraham (and Lot will be healed); Sodom, Gomorrah, Admah, Zeboiim and Zoar will be destroyed because of their wickedness; and Sarai (Sarah) will give birth. Abraham, a righteous man, pleads for those cities that if, finally, 10 righteous people are found there, they will be destroyed. Of course Hashem knew they wouldn’t, but this give Abraham an opportunity to demonstrate his higher sense of justice. This is an example to us all, especially following fairly closely after the High Holidays. The sages have praised those that can turn an enemy into a friend. How much did Abraham always look for and see the best in people when they didn’t see it themselves. Abraham and Sarah are our “parents”; how good of us to follow their example. Parashat Vayera 5783 / פָּרָשַׁת וַיֵּרָא 12 noviembre 2022 / 18 Jeshvan 5783 Parashat Vayera es la cuarta porción semanal de la Torá en el ciclo judío anual de lectura de la Torá. Porción de la Torá: Génesis 18:1-22:24 Vayera ("Él apareció") abre cuando los invitados le informan a Abraham que Sara dará a luz. A pesar de los intentos de Abraham de convencer a Dios de lo contrario, Dios destruye las ciudades de Sodoma y Gomorra. Sara da a luz a Isaac y Abraham despide a Agar e Ismael. Por orden de Dios, Abraham se prepara para sacrificar a Isaac, pero un ángel de Dios le dice a Abraham que ofrezca un carnero en su lugar. [1] Trienal año 1 1: 18:1-5 · 5 p'sukim · 2: 18:6-8 · 3 p'sukim · 3: 18:9-14 · 6 p'sukim · 4: 18:15-21 · 7 p'sukim · 5: 18:22-26 · 5 p'sukim · 6: 18:27-30 · 4 p'sukim · 7: 18:31-33 · 3 p'sukim · maf: 18:31-33 · 3 p'sukim · Haftarah para Ashkenazim: II Reyes 4:1-37 · 37 p’sukim Comentario y Divrei Torah Sefaria OU Torah Seminario Teológico Judío Soncino Chumash: págs. 63 - 66 Año Trienal 1 (Kriyah completo págs. 63 - 76) Artscroll Chumash: págs. 78 - 85 Año Trienal 1 (Kriyah completa págs. 78 - 105) Etz Chaim Chumash: págs. 99 - 104 Año trienal 1 (Kriyah completa págs. 99 - 122) Mientras Abram (Abraham) está convaleciente de su circuncisión, aparecen tres visitantes. Abraham inmediatamente les ofrece hospitalidad, algo que le gusta hacer. Él no sabe que estos son ángeles, malahim enviados por Hashem con tres mensajes: Abraham (y Lot será sanado); Sodoma, Gomorra, Adma, Zeboim y Zoar serán destruidas a causa de su maldad; y Sarai (Sara) dará a luz. Abraham, un hombre justo, ruega por esas ciudades que si, finalmente, se encuentran allí 10 personas justas, serán destruidas. Por supuesto, Hashem sabía que no lo harían, pero esto le dio a Abraham la oportunidad de demostrar su mayor sentido de la justicia. Este es un ejemplo para todos nosotros, especialmente siguiendo bastante de cerca después de las Altas Fiestas. Los sabios han elogiado a aquellos que pueden convertir a un enemigo en un amigo. Cuánto siempre buscó y vio Abraham lo mejor en las personas cuando ellas mismas no lo veían. Abraham y Sara son nuestros “padres”; qué bueno de nosotros seguir su ejemplo.

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Shabbat Times for Ontario, California, USA Candle lighting: 5:36pm on Friday, Nov 4 This week's Torah portion is Parashat Lech-Lecha Havdalah (50 min): 6:44pm on Saturday, Nov 5 Powered by Hebcal Shabbat Times שבת פרשת לך לך November 4 - י׳ חשון Candle lighting 5:36 Shabbat ends 6:33 72 minutes 7:07 Office Hours this week: Monday, October 31, 2022 9:30 am - 1:30pm Tuesday, November 1, 2022 9:30 am – 1:30 pm Friday, November 4, 2022 2:00pm - 8:00pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 8:00pm) Monday, November 7, 2022 9:30 am - 1:30pm Tuesday, November 8, 2022 9:30 am – 1:30 pm Friday, November 11, 2022 2:00pm - 8:00pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 8:00pm) (Subject to change. Please call for appointments) This week's 10-Minute Torah (November 5, 2022): "Parashat Leh Leha" 5783 Parashat Leh-Leha 5783 / פָּרָשַׁת לֶךְ־לְךָ 5 November 2022 / 11 Cheshvan 5783 https://youtu.be/Hirj4TD0vPY Parashat Lech-Lecha is the 3rd weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Genesis 12:1-17:27 Lech Lecha (“Go Forth”) recounts Abraham’s (here known as Abram) first encounter with God, his journey to Canaan, the birth of his son Ishmael, the covenant between him, his descendants, and God, and God’s commandment to circumcise the males of his household. [1] Triennial year 1 1: 12:1-3 · 3 p’sukim · 2: 12:4-9 · 6 p’sukim · 3: 12:10-13 · 4 p’sukim · 4: 12:14-20 · 7 p’sukim · 5: 13:1-4 · 4 p’sukim · 6: 13:5-11 · 7 p’sukim · 7: 13:12-18 · 7 p’sukim · maf: 13:16-18 · 3 p’sukim · Haftarah: Isaiah 40:27-41:16 · 21 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary Soncino Chumash: pp. 45 - 50 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 45 - 60) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 54 - 61 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 54 - 77) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 69 - 77 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 69 - 93) Adult Torah Study Class Next Session: Monday, October 31 at 7:30 pm PT Reply for Zoom Links Parashat Leh-Leha 5783 / פָּרָשַׁת לֶךְ־לְךָ 5 November 2022 / 11 Cheshvan 5783 Parashat Lech-Lecha is the 3rd weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Genesis 12:1-17:27 Leh Leha (“Go Forth”) recounts Abraham’s (here known as Abram) first encounter with God, his journey to Canaan, the birth of his son Ishmael, the covenant between him, his descendants, and God, and God’s commandment to circumcise the males of his household. [1] Triennial year 1 1: 12:1-3 · 3 p’sukim · 2: 12:4-9 · 6 p’sukim · 3: 12:10-13 · 4 p’sukim · 4: 12:14-20 · 7 p’sukim · 5: 13:1-4 · 4 p’sukim · 6: 13:5-11 · 7 p’sukim · 7: 13:12-18 · 7 p’sukim · maf: 13:16-18 · 3 p’sukim · Haftarah: Isaiah 40:27-41:16 · 21 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary Soncino Chumash: pp. 45 - 50 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 45 - 60) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 54 - 61 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 54 - 77) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 69 - 77 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 69 - 93) Judaic Studies Next session: Thursday, November 3 @ 7:30pm Come join us for a lively discussion of various topics on Judaica. The current topic is Pirkei Avot. Upcoming Services Shabbat Ma'ariv Service Friday, November 4, 2022 @ 8:00 pm Shabbat Shachrit Service Saturday, November 5, 2022 @ 10:00 am (Note 10am start time) Reply for Zoom Links Parashat Leh-Leha 5783 / פָּרָשַׁת לֶךְ־לְךָ 5 November 2022 / 11 Cheshvan 5783 Parashat Leh-Leha is the 3rd weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Genesis 12:1-17:27 Lech Lecha (“Go Forth”) recounts Abraham’s (here known as Abram) first encounter with God, his journey to Canaan, the birth of his son Ishmael, the covenant between him, his descendants, and God, and God’s commandment to circumcise the males of his household. [1] Triennial year 1 1: 12:1-3 · 3 p’sukim · 2: 12:4-9 · 6 p’sukim · 3: 12:10-13 · 4 p’sukim · 4: 12:14-20 · 7 p’sukim · 5: 13:1-4 · 4 p’sukim · 6: 13:5-11 · 7 p’sukim · 7: 13:12-18 · 7 p’sukim · maf: 13:16-18 · 3 p’sukim · Haftarah: Isaiah 40:27-41:16 · 21 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary Soncino Chumash: pp. 45 - 50 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 45 - 60) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 54 - 61 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 54 - 77) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 69 - 77 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 69 - 93) *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. Daylight Saving Time ends at 2:00 AM on Sunday, November 6 Pacific Time. Hebrew School at Temple Sholom of Ontario Next Hebrew School will be Sunday, November 6, 2022. 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. Details will follow soon. 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. Adult Hebrew Reading Course Sunday, November 6, 11:45 am – 12:45 am A new Hebrew Reading course from NJOP. Also, People have been asking for more practice in Hebrew Reading. We are planning a Hebrew reading course that will help you understand the prayers as well We are updating our Mi Sheberach מי שברך list for those in need of healing. Please advise any changes. Thank you. (Names will no longer be published to respect people's privacy). *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 Leh-Leha 5783 / פָּרָשַׁת לֶךְ־לְךָ 5 November 2022 / 11 Cheshvan 5783 https://youtu.be/Hirj4TD0vPY Parashat Leh-Leha is the 3rd weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Genesis 12:1-17:27 Lech Lecha (“Go Forth”) recounts Abraham’s (here known as Abram) first encounter with God, his journey to Canaan, the birth of his son Ishmael, the covenant between him, his descendants, and God, and God’s commandment to circumcise the males of his household. [1] Triennial year 1 1: 12:1-3 · 3 p’sukim · 2: 12:4-9 · 6 p’sukim · 3: 12:10-13 · 4 p’sukim · 4: 12:14-20 · 7 p’sukim · 5: 13:1-4 · 4 p’sukim · 6: 13:5-11 · 7 p’sukim · 7: 13:12-18 · 7 p’sukim · maf: 13:16-18 · 3 p’sukim · Haftarah: Isaiah 40:27-41:16 · 21 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary Soncino Chumash: pp. 45 - 50 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 45 - 60) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 54 - 61 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 54 - 77) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 69 - 77 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 69 - 93) In this week’s portion, we get to know Abraham and Sarah, our “parents”. It is interesting that we are first introduced to them as “Avram” and “Sarai”. It later becomes a positive commandment to refer to them by their new “Hebrew” names. This is also the basis of us Jews getting Hebrew names. Also, many commentators refer to them by their new names in Torah commentaries despite how they are identified because of that, and we will do the same. Hashem comes to Abraham and tells him to leave his home and his and go to a place where God will show him to a place he does not know. Consider both the physical and spiritual implications. Hashem wants to get him away from the influence of the idolatry and paganism of those people and become the world’s first monotheist. Why Abraham? We see examples of Abraham’s graciousness and kindness to everyone. Even though Lot, his nephew whom he is taking care of, is younger, Abraham gives him the choice of land to settle after their respective herdsmen start bickering about land and they need to separate. When Lot is captured during a war, Abraham assembles his men to go rescue him. As Abraham is our first Patriarch, let us study his behavior and use him as our role model. It is through him that we are all Jews. Parashat Leh-Leha 5783 / פָּרָשַׁת לֶךְ־לְךָ 5 noviembre 2022 / 11 Jeshvan 5783 https://youtu.be/Hirj4TD0vPY Parashat Leh-Leha es la tercera porción semanal de la Torá en el ciclo judío anual de lectura de la Torá. Porción de la Torá: Génesis 12:1-17:27 Lej Lejá (“Ir”) relata el primer encuentro de Abraham (aquí conocido como Abram) con Dios, su viaje a Canaán, el nacimiento de su hijo Ismael, el pacto entre él, sus descendientes y Dios, y el mandamiento de Dios de circuncidar a los varones de su casa. [1] Trienal año 1 1: 12:1-3 · 3 p'sukim · 2: 12:4-9 · 6 p'sukim · 3: 12:10-13 · 4 p'sukim · 4: 12:14-20 · 7 p'sukim · 5: 13:1-4 · 4 p'sukim · 6: 13:5-11 · 7 p'sukim · 7: 13:12-18 · 7 p'sukim · maf: 13:16-18 · 3 p'sukim · Haftará: Isaías 40:27-41:16 · 21 p'sukim Comentario y Divrei Torah Sefaria OU Torah Seminario Teológico Judío Soncino Chumash: págs. 45 - 50 Año Trienal 1 (Kriyah completo págs. 45 - 60) Artscroll Chumash: págs. 54 - 61 Año trienal 1 (Kriyah completa págs. 54 - 77) Etz Chaim Chumash: págs. 69 - 77 Año trienal 1 (Kriyah completa págs. 69 - 93) En la porción de esta semana, conocemos a Abraham y Sara, nuestros “padres”. Es interesante que se nos presente por primera vez como "Avram" y "Sarai". Más tarde se convierte en un mandamiento positivo referirse a ellos por sus nuevos nombres “hebreos”. Esta es también la base de que nosotros, los judíos, obtengamos nombres hebreos. Además, muchos comentaristas se refieren a ellos por sus nuevos nombres en los comentarios de la Torá a pesar de cómo se identifican por eso, y nosotros haremos lo mismo. Hashem se acerca a Abraham y le dice que deje su hogar y los suyos y vaya a un lugar donde Dios le mostrará un lugar que no conoce. Considere las implicaciones tanto físicas como espirituales. Hashem quiere alejarlo de la influencia de la idolatría y el paganismo de ese pueblo y convertirlo en el primer monoteísta del mundo. ¿Por qué Abrahán? Vemos ejemplos de la bondad y bondad de Abraham para con todos. Aunque Lot, su sobrino a quien está cuidando, es más joven, Abraham le da a elegir la tierra para establecerse después de que sus respectivos pastores comienzan a discutir sobre la tierra y necesitan separarse. Cuando Lot es capturado durante una guerra, Abraham reúne a sus hombres para ir a rescatarlo. Como Abraham es nuestro primer patriarca, estudiemos su comportamiento y usémoslo como nuestro modelo a seguir. Es a través de él que todos somos judíos.

-Announcements -Candle Lighting Times for Shabbat (Ontario, CA) -Office Hours -This week’s 10-Minute Torah -Adult Torah Study -Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan -Judaic Studies -This week's Upcoming Shabbat services -Hebrew School -Adult Hebrew Class -Mi Sheberach List * Please note that for the time being, I will be using this email for synagogue correspondence. Unfortunately, due to recent issues we suspect that templesholomofontario.org email may have been compromised. **For your convenience and information, Zoom links will be provided in separate emails for security purposes. ***We are updating our Mi Sheberach מי שברך list for those in need of healing. Please advise any changes. Thank you. (Names are not published to respect people's privacy). Shabbat Times for Ontario, California, USA Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan occurs on Tuesday, Oct 25 Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan occurs on Wednesday, Oct 26 Candle lighting: 5:43pm on Friday, Oct 28 This week's Torah portion is Parashat Noach Havdalah (50 min): 6:50pm on Saturday, Oct 29 Powered by Hebcal Shabbat Times שבת פרשת נח October 28 - ג׳ חשון Candle lighting 5:43 Shabbat ends 6:39 72 minutes 7:13 Office Hours this week: Sunday, October 23, 2022 9:30 am – 1:30 pm (Book Fair) Monday, October 24, 2022 9:30 am – 1:30 pm Friday, October 28, 2022 10:00am - 8:00pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma’ariv @ 8:00pm) Monday, October 31, 2022 9:30 am - 1:30pm Tuesday, November 1, 2022 9:30 am – 1:30 pm Friday, November 2, 2022 2:00pm - 8:00pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 8:00pm) (Subject to change. Please call for appointments) This week's 10-Minute Torah (October 29, 2022): "Parashat Noah" 5783 Parashat Noach 5783 / פָּרָשַׁת נֹחַ 29 October 2022 / 4 Cheshvan 5783 https://youtu.be/FCcJlRfGwS4 Parashat Noach is the 2nd weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Genesis 6:9-11:32 Noach (“Noah”) begins as God decides to destroy mankind with a flood. At God’s command, the righteous Noah builds an ark, where Noah, his family, and select animals survive the flood. Noah’s children bear children, and several generations develop. God confounds the speech of people building the Tower of Babel. [1] Triennial year 1 1: 6:9-16 · 8 p’sukim · 2: 6:17-19 · 3 p’sukim · 3: 6:20-22 · 3 p’sukim · 4: 7:1-9 · 9 p’sukim · 5: 7:10-16 · 7 p’sukim · 6: 7:17-24 · 8 p’sukim · 7: 8:1-14 · 14 p’sukim · maf: 8:12-14 · 3 p’sukim · Haftarah for Ashkenazim: Isaiah 54:1-55:5 · 22 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary Soncino Chumash: pp. 26 - 31 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 26 - 40) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 30 - 38 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 30 - 53) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 41 - 48 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 41 - 63) Adult Torah Study Class Next Session: Monday, October 24 at 7:30 pm PT Reply for Zoom Links Parashat Noach 5783 / פָּרָשַׁת נֹחַ 29 October 2022 / 4 Cheshvan 5783 Parashat Noach is the 2nd weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Genesis 6:9-11:32 Noach (“Noah”) begins as God decides to destroy mankind with a flood. At God’s command, the righteous Noah builds an ark, where Noah, his family, and select animals survive the flood. Noah’s children bear children, and several generations develop. God confounds the speech of people building the Tower of Babel. [1] Triennial year 1 1: 6:9-16 · 8 p’sukim · 2: 6:17-19 · 3 p’sukim · 3: 6:20-22 · 3 p’sukim · 4: 7:1-9 · 9 p’sukim · 5: 7:10-16 · 7 p’sukim · 6: 7:17-24 · 8 p’sukim · 7: 8:1-14 · 14 p’sukim · maf: 8:12-14 · 3 p’sukim · Haftarah for Ashkenazim: Isaiah 54:1-55:5 · 22 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary Soncino Chumash: pp. 26 - 31 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 26 - 40) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 30 - 38 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 30 - 53) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 41 - 48 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 41 - 63) Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan 2022 / רֹאשׁ חוֹדֶשׁ חֶשְׁוָן 5783 Start of month of Cheshvan on the Hebrew calendar 🌒 Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan for Hebrew Year 5783 begins at sundown on Monday, 24 October 2022 and ends at nightfall on Wednesday, 26 October 2022. Start of month of Cheshvan on the Hebrew calendar. חֶשְׁוָן (transliterated Cheshvan or Heshvan) is the 8th month of the Hebrew year, has 29 or 30 days, and corresponds to October or November on the Gregorian calendar. רֹאשׁ חוֹדֶשׁ, transliterated Rosh Chodesh or Rosh Hodesh, is a minor holiday that occurs at the beginning of every month in the Hebrew calendar. It is marked by the birth of a new moon. Judaic Studies Next session: Thursday, October 27 @ 7:30pm Come join us for a lively discussion of various topics on Judaica. The current topic is Pirkei Avot. Upcoming Services Shabbat Ma'ariv Service Friday, October 28, 2022 @ 8:00 pm Shabbat Shachrit Service Saturday, October 29, 2022 @ 10:00 am (Note 10am start time) Reply for Zoom Links Parashat Noach 5783 / פָּרָשַׁת נֹחַ 29 October 2022 / 4 Cheshvan 5783 Parashat Noach is the 2nd weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Genesis 6:9-11:32 Noach (“Noah”) begins as God decides to destroy mankind with a flood. At God’s command, the righteous Noah builds an ark, where Noah, his family, and select animals survive the flood. Noah’s children bear children, and several generations develop. God confounds the speech of people building the Tower of Babel. [1] Triennial year 1 1: 6:9-16 · 8 p’sukim · 2: 6:17-19 · 3 p’sukim · 3: 6:20-22 · 3 p’sukim · 4: 7:1-9 · 9 p’sukim · 5: 7:10-16 · 7 p’sukim · 6: 7:17-24 · 8 p’sukim · 7: 8:1-14 · 14 p’sukim · maf: 8:12-14 · 3 p’sukim · Haftarah for Ashkenazim: Isaiah 54:1-55:5 · 22 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary Soncino Chumash: pp. 26 - 31 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 26 - 40) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 30 - 38 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 30 - 53) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 41 - 48 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 41 - 63) *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 Next Hebrew School will be Sunday, October 30, 2022. 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. Details will follow soon. 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. Adult Hebrew Reading Course Sunday, October 30, 11:45 am – 12:45 am A new Hebrew Reading course from NJOP. Also, People have been asking for more practice in Hebrew Reading. We are planning a Hebrew reading course that will help you understand the prayers as well We are updating our Mi Sheberach מי שברך list for those in need of healing. Please advise any changes. Thank you. (Names will no longer be published to respect people's privacy). *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/FCcJlRfGwS4 Parashat Noach 5783 / פָּרָשַׁת נֹחַ 29 October 2022 / 4 Cheshvan 5783 Parashat Noach is the 2nd weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Genesis 6:9-11:32 Noach (“Noah”) begins as God decides to destroy mankind with a flood. At God’s command, the righteous Noah builds an ark, where Noah, his family, and select animals survive the flood. Noah’s children bear children, and several generations develop. God confounds the speech of people building the Tower of Babel. [1] Triennial year 1 1: 6:9-16 · 8 p’sukim · 2: 6:17-19 · 3 p’sukim · 3: 6:20-22 · 3 p’sukim · 4: 7:1-9 · 9 p’sukim · 5: 7:10-16 · 7 p’sukim · 6: 7:17-24 · 8 p’sukim · 7: 8:1-14 · 14 p’sukim · maf: 8:12-14 · 3 p’sukim · Haftarah for Ashkenazim: Isaiah 54:1-55:5 · 22 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary Soncino Chumash: pp. 26 - 31 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 26 - 40) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 30 - 38 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 30 - 53) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 41 - 48 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 41 - 63) As we had been introduced to Noah at the end of the last Sidrah, we now see his mission, to continue humanity. Hashem’s ultimate creation, humankind, had grown corrupt in the ten generations from Adam. They freely engaged in robbery and the human-made courts had abrogated their responsibility in not punishing them. With the threat of consequences, people became more bold in their disregard for the rights of others. Noah was righteous in his generation. Does this mean that he was a righteous man or just the best of the corrupt people of him time? Does it really matter? Righteous is righteous. In either case, his righteousness could have been an example to his fellows. Instead, they pursued their criminal activities. It took Noah one hundred and twenty years to build the ark from the gopher wood. This was so people could ask him what he was doing, and he could inform them of the impending flood that would wipe out beings all over the Earth. This would allow them to repent and prevent their doom. They didn’t and Hashem did. Noah and his family survived, again because of his righteousness, to rebuild humanity from an ostensibly better stock.

A day early for Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah -Announcements -Candle Lighting Times for Shabbat (Ontario, CA) -Office Hours -This week’s 10-Minute Torah -Adult Torah Study -Judaic Studies -This week's Upcoming Shabbat services -Hebrew School -Adult Hebrew Class -Shemini Atzeret -Simchat Torah -Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan -Mi Sheberach List *For your convenience and information, Zoom links to events are provided in their respective notices. Please note that only members associated with Temple Sholom of Ontario are receiving these links in this format. Please note that we are no longer recording services to protect our congregants privacy. **We are updating our Mi Sheberach מי שברך list for those in need of healing. Please advise any changes. Thank you. (Names are not published to respect people's privacy). *** Please note that for the time being, I will be using this email for synagogue correspondence. Unfortunately, due to recent issues we suspect that email may have been compromised. Shabbat Times for Ontario, California, USA Sukkot VII (Hoshana Raba) occurs on Sunday, Oct 16 Candle lighting: 5:57pm on Sunday, Oct 16 Shmini Atzeret occurs on Monday, Oct 17 Candle lighting: 7:04pm on Monday, Oct 17 Simchat Torah occurs on Tuesday, Oct 18 Havdalah (50 min): 7:03pm on Tuesday, Oct 18 Candle lighting: 5:51pm on Friday, Oct 21 Shabbat Mevarchim Chodesh Cheshvan occurs on Saturday, Oct 22 This week's Torah portion is Parashat Bereshit Havdalah (50 min): 6:58pm on Saturday, Oct 22 Powered by Hebcal Shabbat Times שבת פרשת בראשית October 21 - כ״ו תשרי Candle lighting 5:51 Shabbat ends 6:46 72 minutes 7:21 Office Hours this week: Monday, October 17, 2022 Shemini Atzeret/Yizkor 9:30 am - 12:30pm (Erev Simchat Torah @ 7:30pm) Thursday, October 20, 2022 9:30am - 1:30pm Friday, October 21, 2022 10:00am - 8:00pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 8:00pm) Monday, October 24, 2022 9:30 am – 1:30 pm Tuesday, October 25, 2022 9:30 am – 1:30 pm Friday, October 28, 2022 3:00pm - 8:00pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma’ariv @ 8:00pm) (Subject to change. Please call for appointments) This year's 10-Minute Torah (October 22, 2022): "Parashat Bereishit" 5783 Parashat Bereshit 5783 / פָּרָשַׁת בְּרֵאשִׁית 22 October 2022 / 27 Tishrei 5783 https://youtu.be/1ee_jC4bGJk Parashat Bereshit is the 1st weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Genesis 1:1-6:8 Bereishit (‘In the Beginning”), the first parashah in the annual Torah reading cycle, begins with God’s creation of the world. The first people, Adam and Eve, eat from the Tree of Knowledge and are banished from the Garden of Eden. Their elder son, Cain, kills their younger son, Abel, and Cain is destined to a life of wandering. [1] Triennial year 1 1: 1:1-5 · 5 p’sukim · 2: 1:6-8 · 3 p’sukim · 3: 1:9-13 · 5 p’sukim · 4: 1:14-19 · 6 p’sukim · 5: 1:20-23 · 4 p’sukim · 6: 1:24-31 · 8 p’sukim · 7: 2:1-3 · 3 p’sukim · maf: 2:1-3 · 3 p’sukim · Haftarah for Ashkenazim: Isaiah 42:5-43:10 · 31 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary Soncino Chumash: pp. 2 - 6 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 2 - 20) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 2 - 11 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 2 - 29) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 3 - 12 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 3 - 34) Adult Torah Study Class Next Session: Monday, October 17 at 7:30 pm PT Preempted for Yom Kippur, Sukkot and Shemini Atzeret Reply for Zoom Links Parashat Bereshit 5783 / פָּרָשַׁת בְּרֵאשִׁית 22 October 2022 / 27 Tishrei 5783 Parashat Bereshit is the 1st weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Genesis 1:1-6:8 Bereishit (‘In the Beginning”), the first parashah in the annual Torah reading cycle, begins with God’s creation of the world. The first people, Adam and Eve, eat from the Tree of Knowledge and are banished from the Garden of Eden. Their elder son, Cain, kills their younger son, Abel, and Cain is destined to a life of wandering. [1] Triennial year 1 1: 1:1-5 · 5 p’sukim · 2: 1:6-8 · 3 p’sukim · 3: 1:9-13 · 5 p’sukim · 4: 1:14-19 · 6 p’sukim · 5: 1:20-23 · 4 p’sukim · 6: 1:24-31 · 8 p’sukim · 7: 2:1-3 · 3 p’sukim · maf: 2:1-3 · 3 p’sukim · Haftarah for Ashkenazim: Isaiah 42:5-43:10 · 31 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary Soncino Chumash: pp. 2 - 6 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 2 - 20) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 2 - 11 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 2 - 29) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 3 - 12 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 3 - 34) Judaic Studies Next session: Thursday, October 20 @ 7:30pm Come join us for a lively discussion of various topics on Judaica. The current topic is Pirkei Avot. Upcoming Services Shabbat Ma'ariv Service Friday, October 21, 2022 @ 8:00 pm Shabbat Shachrit Service Saturday, October 22, 2022 @ 10:00 am (Note 10am start time) Reply for Zoom Links Parashat Bereshit 5783 / פָּרָשַׁת בְּרֵאשִׁית 22 October 2022 / 27 Tishrei 5783 Torah Portion: Genesis 1:1-6:8 Bereishit (‘In the Beginning”), the first parashah in the annual Torah reading cycle, begins with God’s creation of the world. The first people, Adam and Eve, eat from the Tree of Knowledge and are banished from the Garden of Eden. Their elder son, Cain, kills their younger son, Abel, and Cain is destined to a life of wandering. [1] Triennial year 1 1: 1:1-5 · 5 p’sukim · 2: 1:6-8 · 3 p’sukim · 3: 1:9-13 · 5 p’sukim · 4: 1:14-19 · 6 p’sukim · 5: 1:20-23 · 4 p’sukim · 6: 1:24-31 · 8 p’sukim · 7: 2:1-3 · 3 p’sukim · maf: 2:1-3 · 3 p’sukim · Haftarah for Ashkenazim: Isaiah 42:5-43:10 · 31 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary Soncino Chumash: pp. 2 - 6 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 2 - 20) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 2 - 11 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 2 - 29) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 3 - 12 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 3 - 34) *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 Next Hebrew School will be Sunday, October 16, 2022. First Session Sunday 10:00am - 10:40am Second Session Sunday 10:50am - 11:30am Hebrew school is on summer break 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. Details will follow soon. 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. Adult Hebrew Reading Course Sunday, October 16, 11:45 am – 12:45 am A new Hebrew Reading course from NJOP. Also, People have been asking for more practice in Hebrew Reading. We are planning a Hebrew reading course that will help you understand the prayers as well Shmini Atzeret 2022 / שְׁמִינִי עֲצֶרֶת 5783 Eighth Day of Assembly Shmini Atzeret for Hebrew Year 5783 begins at sundown on Sunday, 16 October 2022 and ends at nightfall on Monday, 17 October 2022. Shemini Atzeret (שמיני עצרת - “the Eighth [day] of Assembly”) is a Jewish holiday. It is celebrated on the 22nd day of the Hebrew month of Tishrei (first month of calendar). In the Diaspora, an additional day is celebrated, the second day being separately referred to as Simchat Torah. In Israel and Reform Judaism, the holidays of Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah are combined into a single day and the names are used interchangeably. Shmini Atzeret / שְׁמִינִי עֲצֶרֶת Monday, 17 October 2022 / 22 Tishrei 5783 Torah Portion: Deuteronomy 14:22-16:17; Numbers 29:35-30:1 1: Deuteronomy 14:22-29 · 8 p’sukim · 2: Deuteronomy 15:1-18 · 18 p’sukim · 3: Deuteronomy 15:19-16:3 · 8 p’sukim · 4: Deuteronomy 16:4-8 · 5 p’sukim · 5: Deuteronomy 16:9-17 · 9 p’sukim · maf: Numbers 29:35-30:1 · 6 p’sukim · Haftarah: I Kings 8:54-66 · 13 p’sukim Simchat Torah 2022 / שִׂמְחַת תּוֹרָה 5783 Day of Celebrating the Torah Simchat Torah for Hebrew Year 5783 begins at sundown on Monday, 17 October 2022 and ends at nightfall on Tuesday, 18 October 2022. Simchat Torah / שִׂמְחַת תּוֹרָה Tuesday, 18 October 2022 / 23 Tishrei 5783 Torah Portion: Deuteronomy 33:1-34:12; Genesis 1:1-2:3; Numbers 29:35-30:1 1: Deuteronomy 33:1-7 · 7 p’sukim · 2: Deuteronomy 33:8-12 · 5 p’sukim · 3: Deuteronomy 33:13-17 · 5 p’sukim · 4: Deuteronomy 33:18-21 · 4 p’sukim · 5: Deuteronomy 33:22-26 · 5 p’sukim · 6: Deuteronomy 33:27-34:12 · 15 p’sukim · 7: Genesis 1:1-2:3 · 34 p’sukim · maf: Numbers 29:35-30:1 · 6 p’sukim · Haftarah: Joshua 1:1-18 · 18 p’sukim Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan 2022 / רֹאשׁ חוֹדֶשׁ חֶשְׁוָן 5783 Start of month of Cheshvan on the Hebrew calendar Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan for Hebrew Year 5783 begins at sundown on Monday, 24 October 2022 and ends at nightfall on Wednesday, 26 October 2022. Start of month of Cheshvan on the Hebrew calendar. חֶשְׁוָן (transliterated Cheshvan or Heshvan) is the 8th month of the Hebrew year, has 29 or 30 days, and corresponds to October or November on the Gregorian calendar. רֹאשׁ חוֹדֶשׁ, transliterated Rosh Chodesh or Rosh Hodesh, is a minor holiday that occurs at the beginning of every month in the Hebrew calendar. It is marked by the birth of a new moon. We are updating our Mi Sheberach מי שברך list for those in need of healing. Please advise any changes. Thank you. (Names will no longer be published to respect people's privacy). *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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