https://youtu.be/TjeZxVp7bsU Parashat Achrei Mot 5782 / פָּרָשַׁת אַחֲרֵי מוֹת 30 April 2022 / 29 Nisan 5782 (Diaspora) Parashat Achrei Mot is the 29th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Leviticus 16:1-18:30 https://tikkun.io/#/r/3-16-1 Achrei Mot (“After The Death”) opens by describing the ritual service of Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement. It then details the prohibitions of offering sacrifices outside of the Mishkan (Tabernacle) and of eating animal blood, and ends with a list of forbidden sexual relations. Triennial year 3 1: 17:1-7 · 7 p’sukim · 2: 17:8-12 · 5 p’sukim · 3: 17:13-16 · 4 p’sukim · 4: 18:1-5 · 5 p’sukim · 5: 18:6-21 · 16 p’sukim · 6: 18:22-25 · 4 p’sukim · 7: 18:26-30 · 5 p’sukim · maf: 18:26-30 · 5 p’sukim · Haftarah for Ashkenazim*: I Samuel 20:18-42 · 25 p’sukim *Shabbat Machar Chodesh Parashat Aharei Mot (or just Aharei in some Humashim) contains two portions that are read on Yom Kippur. During the morning Torah reading, we read Leviticus 16:1-34 which discusses the procedure by which the Cohen Gadol, High Priest, make expiation or repentance for the congregation of Israel. This is the obvious choice. The afternoon reading is from the same portion and is Leviticus Chapter 18, which discusses forbidden relationships. This choice may not seem as obvious. How is the chapter that admonishes Israel from engaging in relationships with specific relatives related to our most solemn Holy Day in which we seek contrition for our sins? First of all, let’s consider the times in which this was first presented. Paganism and idolatry was rampant and the ancient peoples engaged in all sorts of deviant sexual practices, among other things. They gave in to their temptations and in many cases reveled in it. Yom Kippur addresses this by having us practice restraint. The most evident example is abstaining from food and drink for twenty-six hours. But also, Hashem has given us a path to direct our urges to socially healthy means. This also reminds us that the family is the most basic unit of society. Without a positive family to instill proper morals and ethics, society falls down. We need to get along with each other and practice trust and respect so society can fulfill itself to the fullest. In that way, each of us has a better opportunity to fulfill ourselves and create a better world.

https://youtu.be/HGYJiW9QEjM Pesach Chol ha-Moed Day 1 / פֶּסַח חוֹל הַמּוֹעֵד יוֹם א׳ Monday, 18 April 2022 / 17 Nisan 5782 Torah Portion: Exodus 13:1-16; Numbers 28:19-25 1: Exodus 13:1-4 · 4 p’sukim · 2: Exodus 13:5-10 · 6 p’sukim · 3: Exodus 13:11-16 · 6 p’sukim · 4: Numbers 28:19-25 · 7 p’sukim · Pesach Chol ha-Moed Day 2 / פֶּסַח חוֹל הַמּוֹעֵד יוֹם ב׳ Tuesday, 19 April 2022 / 18 Nisan 5782 Torah Portion: Exodus 22:24-23:19; Numbers 28:19-25 1: Exodus 22:24-26 · 3 p’sukim · 2: Exodus 22:27-23:5 · 9 p’sukim · 3: Exodus 23:6-19 · 14 p’sukim · 4: Numbers 28:19-25 · 7 p’sukim · Pesach Chol ha-Moed Day 3 / פֶּסַח חוֹל הַמּוֹעֵד יוֹם ג׳ Wednesday, 20 April 2022 / 19 Nisan 5782 Torah Portion: Exodus 34:1-26; Numbers 28:19-25 1: Exodus 34:1-10 · 10 p’sukim · 2: Exodus 34:11-17 · 7 p’sukim · 3: Exodus 34:18-26 · 9 p’sukim · 4: Numbers 28:19-25 · 7 p’sukim · Pesach Chol ha-Moed Day 4 / פֶּסַח חוֹל הַמּוֹעֵד יוֹם ד׳ Thursday, 21 April 2022 / 20 Nisan 5782 Torah Portion: Numbers 9:1-14, 28:19-25 1: Numbers 9:1-5 · 5 p’sukim · 2: Numbers 9:6-8 · 3 p’sukim · 3: Numbers 9:9-14 · 6 p’sukim · 4: Numbers 28:19-25 · 7 p’sukim · Pesach VII / פֶּסַח ז׳ Friday, 22 April 2022 / 21 Nisan 5782 Torah Portion: Exodus 13:17-15:26; Numbers 28:19-25 1: Exodus 13:17-22 · 6 p’sukim · 2: Exodus 14:1-8 · 8 p’sukim · 3: Exodus 14:9-14 · 6 p’sukim · 4: Exodus 14:15-25 · 11 p’sukim · 5: Exodus 14:26-15:26 · 32 p’sukim · maf: Numbers 28:19-25 · 7 p’sukim · Haftarah: II Samuel 22:1-51 · 51 p’sukim For the seventh day of Passover, we have the ultimate event that defines the special festival: the Song of the Sea. Pharaoh again, unfortunately for the last time, hardens his heart after Moses leads the Israelites to freedom. It is interesting to note that Hashem had Moses lead them away from Egypt so that they would not have any regrets about leaving their captivity. At the same time, they are now with their backs against the Sea of Reeds as Pharaoh comes charging after them with his special forces chariots. But Hashem had a plan. He would be “glorified”, that is honored by showing the Egyptians, one last important time, that Hashem is the one true G-d. As the Israelites pass through in safety, the best of the Egyptian army is confounded in their attempt to catch them, and drown, both man and horse, in the sea as it closes up on them. Only Pharaoh survives, a broken man. We learn that those who put ego above humanity, their own glory above consideration of their fellow humans, are doomed. Pharaoh refuses to relent and treat people with respect. And for that, he paid with his kingdom.

-Candle Lighting Times for Shabbat (Ontario, CA) -Office Hours -This week's 10-Minute Torah -Adult Torah Study -This week's Shabbat services & replay of last week's services -Hebrew School -Miller Course -Passover -Continuing Hebrew Reading Course: Prayers -Yom HaShoah Memorial -Yom Hashoah -Biennial Congregation Meeting **We are holding live Shabbat services back in the synagogue, pandemic protocols per state mandates apply. We will still continue to broadcast on Zoom and Facebook for those unable to come to the sanctuary. Please call the office for more information if you'd like to attend. Shabbat Times for Ontario, California, USA Pesach II occurs on Sunday, Apr 17 Havdalah (50 min): 8:14pm on Sunday, Apr 17 Pesach III (CH''M) occurs on Monday, Apr 18 Pesach IV (CH''M) occurs on Tuesday, Apr 19 Pesach V (CH''M) occurs on Wednesday, Apr 20 Pesach VI (CH''M) occurs on Thursday, Apr 21 Candle lighting: 7:08pm on Thursday, Apr 21 Pesach VII occurs on Friday, Apr 22 Candle lighting: 7:09pm on Friday, Apr 22 Pesach VIII occurs on Saturday, Apr 23 Havdalah (50 min): 8:18pm on Saturday, Apr 23 Powered by Hebcal Shabbat Times שבת April 22 - כ״א ניסן Candle lighting 7:09 Shabbat ends 8:08 72 minutes 8:41 Office Hours this week: Tuesday April 19, 2022 9:15 am - 1:15 pm Thursday April 21, 2022 9:15 am - 1:15 pm Friday April 22, 2022 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm (Ma'ariv Shabbat Service @ 8:00pm) Monday April 25, 2022 9:15 am - 1:15 pm (Subject to change. Please call for appointments) This week's 10-Minute Torah (April 23, 2022): "Parashat Pesach 8/Shabbat, 5782" https://youtu.be/kGdbrnO5eyU Adult Torah Study Class Next Session: Monday, April 18 at 7:30 pm PT (Same time!) This upcoming week's Torah Readings: Pesach 2022 / פֶּסַח 5782 Passover, the Feast of Unleavened Bread 🫓🍷 Pesach for Hebrew Year 5782 begins in the Diaspora at sundown on Friday, 15 April 2022 and ends at nightfall on Saturday, 23 April 2022. Passover (Hebrew: פֶּסַח Pesach) commemorates the story of the Exodus, in which the ancient Israelites were freed from slavery in Egypt. Passover begins on the 15th day of the month of Nisan in the Jewish calendar, which is in spring in the Northern Hemisphere, and is celebrated for seven or eight days. It is one of the most widely observed Jewish holidays. Pesach VII / פֶּסַח ז׳ Friday, 22 April 2022 / 21 Nisan 5782 Torah Portion: Exodus 13:17-15:26; Numbers 28:19-25 1: Exodus 13:17-22 · 6 p’sukim · 2: Exodus 14:1-8 · 8 p’sukim · 3: Exodus 14:9-14 · 6 p’sukim · 4: Exodus 14:15-25 · 11 p’sukim · 5: Exodus 14:26-15:26 · 32 p’sukim · maf: Numbers 28:19-25 · 7 p’sukim · Haftarah: II Samuel 22:1-51 · 51 p’sukim Pesach VIII (on Shabbat) / פֶּסַח ח׳ Saturday, 23 April 2022 / 22 Nisan 5782 Torah Portion: Deuteronomy 14:22-16:17; Numbers 28:19-25 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 28:19-25 · 7 p’sukim · Haftarah: Isaiah 10:32-12:6 · 25 p’sukim Judaic Studies Next session: Thursday, May 5 Come join us for a lively discussion of various topics on Judaica. Topic to be Discussed and announced. Upcoming Services Pesach 7 Shachrit Service Friday, April 22, 2022 @ 9:30 am Pesach/Shabbat Ma'ariv Service Friday, April 22, 2022 @ 8:00 pm Shabbat/Pesach 8 Shachrit Service Saturday, April 23, 2022 @ 9:30 am (Note earlier time due to lengthier service) *Note that we are now doing the Triennial reading for our Shabbat Torah services. 5782 is Triennial Year 3 **We are holding live Shabbat services back in the synagogue, pandemic protocols per state mandates apply. We will still continue to broadcast on Zoom and Facebook for those unable to come to the sanctuary. Please call the office for more information if you'd like to attend. Schedule of services attached Replay of this past Shabbat Services (April 16 & 17, 2022): 16 April 22 Pesach I services https://youtu.be/oSuqZu5ak_A D'var Torah @ 58:30 17 April 22 Pesach II services https://youtu.be/lTdJtYHZ0MY D'var Torah @ 1:14:25 Links for past services are above link. Hebrew School at Temple Sholom of Ontario Hebrew School is preempted on Sunday, April 17, 2022 due to Passover observance. See you in services. Children's Reading Class Sunday, April 24, 2022 9:20 - 9:50 am PT First Session Sunday, April 24, 2022 10:00 - 10:40 am PT Second Session Sunday, April 24, 2022 10:50 - 11:30 am PT Hebrew school is in session at Temple Sholom of Ontario. We will 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. **This is a work-in-progress based on the status of the pandemic and as currently planned. We will alter the format and schedule based on updated information. We have added a special Hebrew reading crash course for those students not adept in reading Hebrew. It will be from 9:20am to 9:50 am before the regular sessions. 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. RSVP for Zoom links. Temple Sholom of Ontario is proud to announce we are once again offering: Miller Course is preempted on Sunday, April 17, 2022 due to Passover observance. See you in services. Next session: Sunday, April 24, 2022 @ 11:45am PT Eleventh Module: Chapter 12 – Middle Ages Miller Intro to Judaism Program If you're thinking of converting to Judaism: Completion of the Intro Program fulfills the learning requirements for conversion of the Rabbinical Assembly of America. Once you finish the course requirements and secure a sponsoring rabbi, you are eligible to become officially part of the Jewish People. If you're already Jewish: Whether you were born Jewish but never quite learned what it’s all about, you’re back after a long hiatus, or you’re just looking for a deeper understanding of your heritage, most of us could use a bit of a refresher. Jews from all walks of life enroll in the program: from people who had a Jewish day school education to those whose strongest connection was the annual box of matza on the kitchen counter. More details to follow. Please let us know if you're interested. Application is attached below or reply with request for more information Pesach 2022 / פֶּסַח 5782 Passover, the Feast of Unleavened Bread 🫓🍷 Pesach for Hebrew Year 5782 begins in the Diaspora at sundown on Friday, 15 April 2022 and ends at nightfall on Saturday, 23 April 2022. Passover (Hebrew: פֶּסַח Pesach) commemorates the story of the Exodus, in which the ancient Israelites were freed from slavery in Egypt. Passover begins on the 15th day of the month of Nisan in the Jewish calendar, which is in spring in the Northern Hemisphere, and is celebrated for seven or eight days. It is one of the most widely observed Jewish holidays. Upcoming Passover Information Yom HaShoah Memorial Sunday, April 24⋅4:00 – 5:00pm Temple Beth Israel 3033 N Towne Ave, Pomona, CA 91767, USA More details to come Yom HaShoah 2022 / יוֹם הַשּׁוֹאָה 5782 Holocaust Memorial Day ✡️ Yom HaShoah for Hebrew Year 5782 begins at sundown on Wednesday, 27 April 2022 and ends at nightfall on Thursday, 28 April 2022. Yom HaZikaron laShoah ve-laG’vurah (יום הזיכרון לשואה ולגבורה; "Holocaust and Heroism Remembrance Day"), known colloquially in Israel and abroad as Yom HaShoah (יום השואה) and in English as Holocaust Remembrance Day, or Holocaust Day, is observed as Israel’s day of commemoration for the approximately six million Jews and five million others who perished in the Holocaust as a result of the actions carried out by Nazi Germany and its accessories, and for the Jewish resistance in that period. In Israel, it is a national memorial day and public holiday. It was inaugurated on 1953, anchored by a law signed by the Prime Minister of Israel David Ben-Gurion and the President of Israel Yitzhak Ben-Zvi. It is held on the 27th of Nisan (April/May), unless the 27th would be adjacent to Shabbat, in which case the date is shifted by a day. Temple Sholom of Ontario Congregation Meeting Monday, May 2, 2022 @ 7:30pm PT Join us for our next bi-annual Congregational Meeting will be held on Monday, May 2nd at 7:30 PM in the sanctuary. Continuing Adult Hebrew Reading Course TBA - Probably End of June or July 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 For this week's Mi Sheberach מי שברך list for those in need of healing, please advise any changes **If you have any changes to names on the list, please let us know so we can update. 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.

-Candle Lighting Times for Shabbat (Ontario, CA) -Office Hours -This week's 10-Minute Torah -Adult Torah Study -This week's Shabbat services & replay of last week's services -Hebrew School -Miller Course -Passover -Continuing Hebrew Reading Course: Prayers -Yom HaShoah Memorial -Yom Hashoah **We are holding live Shabbat services back in the synagogue, pandemic protocols per state mandates apply. We will still continue to broadcast on Zoom and Facebook for those unable to come to the sanctuary. Please call the office for more information if you'd like to attend. Shabbat Times for Ontario, California, USA Yom HaAliyah occurs on Monday, Apr 11 Fast begins: 5:02am on Friday, Apr 15 Ta'anit Bechorot occurs on Friday, Apr 15 Erev Pesach occurs on Friday, Apr 15 Candle lighting: 7:04pm on Friday, Apr 15 Pesach I occurs on Saturday, Apr 16 Candle lighting: 8:13pm on Saturday, Apr 16 Powered by Hebcal Shabbat Times שבת April 15 - י״ד ניסן Candle lighting 7:04 Shabbat ends 8:02 72 minutes 8:36 Office Hours this week: Monday April 11, 2022 1:30 pm - 6:45 pm (Invocation @ Upland City Council) Tuesday April 12, 2022 9:15 am - 1:15 pm Monday April 18, 2022 9:15 am - 1:15 pm Tuesday April 19, 2022 9:15 am - 1:15 pm Friday April 22, 2022 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm (Shabbat Ma'ariv Service @ 8:00pm PT) Monday April 25, 2022 9:15 am - 1:15 pm (Subject to change. Please call for appointments) This week's 10-Minute Torah (April 16 - 22, 2022): "Parashat Pesach 1 & 2, 5782" https://youtu.be/kGdbrnO5eyU Adult Torah Study Class Next Session: Monday, April 18 at 7:30 pm PT (Same time!) Torah Study is pre-empted this week so we can all prepare for Pesach. See you next week. This upcoming week's Torah Readings: Pesach 1 2022 / פֶּסַח 5782 Passover, the Feast of Unleavened Bread 🫓🍷 Pesach for Hebrew Year 5782 begins in the Diaspora at sundown on Friday, 15 April 2022 and ends at nightfall on Saturday, 23 April 2022. Passover (Hebrew: פֶּסַח Pesach) commemorates the story of the Exodus, in which the ancient Israelites were freed from slavery in Egypt. Passover begins on the 15th day of the month of Nisan in the Jewish calendar, which is in spring in the Northern Hemisphere, and is celebrated for seven or eight days. It is one of the most widely observed Jewish holidays. Pesach I (on Shabbat) / פֶּסַח יוֹם א׳ (בְּשַׁבָּת) Saturday, 16 April 2022 / 15 Nisan 5782 Torah Portion: Exodus 12:21-51; Numbers 28:16-25 1: Exodus 12:21-24 · 4 p’sukim · 2: Exodus 12:25-28 · 4 p’sukim · 3: Exodus 12:29-32 · 4 p’sukim · 4: Exodus 12:33-36 · 4 p’sukim · 5: Exodus 12:37-42 · 6 p’sukim · 6: Exodus 12:43-47 · 5 p’sukim · 7: Exodus 12:48-51 · 4 p’sukim · maf: Numbers 28:16-25 · 10 p’sukim · Haftarah: Joshua 5:2-6:1 · 15 p’sukim Pesach II / פֶּסַח ב׳ Sunday, 17 April 2022 / 16 Nisan 5782 Torah Portion: Leviticus 22:26-23:44; Numbers 28:16-25 1: Leviticus 22:26-23:3 · 11 p’sukim · 2: Leviticus 23:4-14 · 11 p’sukim · 3: Leviticus 23:15-22 · 8 p’sukim · 4: Leviticus 23:23-32 · 10 p’sukim · 5: Leviticus 23:33-44 · 12 p’sukim · maf: Numbers 28:16-25 · 10 p’sukim · Haftarah: II Kings 23:1-9, 23:21-25 · 14 p’sukim Pesach Chol ha-Moed Day 1 / פֶּסַח חוֹל הַמּוֹעֵד יוֹם א׳ Monday, 18 April 2022 / 17 Nisan 5782 Torah Portion: Exodus 13:1-16; Numbers 28:19-25 1: Exodus 13:1-4 · 4 p’sukim · 2: Exodus 13:5-10 · 6 p’sukim · 3: Exodus 13:11-16 · 6 p’sukim · 4: Numbers 28:19-25 · 7 p’sukim · Pesach Chol ha-Moed Day 2 / פֶּסַח חוֹל הַמּוֹעֵד יוֹם ב׳ Tuesday, 19 April 2022 / 18 Nisan 5782 Torah Portion: Exodus 22:24-23:19; Numbers 28:19-25 1: Exodus 22:24-26 · 3 p’sukim · 2: Exodus 22:27-23:5 · 9 p’sukim · 3: Exodus 23:6-19 · 14 p’sukim · 4: Numbers 28:19-25 · 7 p’sukim · Pesach Chol ha-Moed Day 3 / פֶּסַח חוֹל הַמּוֹעֵד יוֹם ג׳ Wednesday, 20 April 2022 / 19 Nisan 5782 Torah Portion: Exodus 34:1-26; Numbers 28:19-25 1: Exodus 34:1-10 · 10 p’sukim · 2: Exodus 34:11-17 · 7 p’sukim · 3: Exodus 34:18-26 · 9 p’sukim · 4: Numbers 28:19-25 · 7 p’sukim · Pesach Chol ha-Moed Day 4 / פֶּסַח חוֹל הַמּוֹעֵד יוֹם ד׳ Thursday, 21 April 2022 / 20 Nisan 5782 Torah Portion: Numbers 9:1-14, 28:19-25 1: Numbers 9:1-5 · 5 p’sukim · 2: Numbers 9:6-8 · 3 p’sukim · 3: Numbers 9:9-14 · 6 p’sukim · 4: Numbers 28:19-25 · 7 p’sukim · Pesach VII / פֶּסַח ז׳ Friday, 22 April 2022 / 21 Nisan 5782 Torah Portion: Exodus 13:17-15:26; Numbers 28:19-25 1: Exodus 13:17-22 · 6 p’sukim · 2: Exodus 14:1-8 · 8 p’sukim · 3: Exodus 14:9-14 · 6 p’sukim · 4: Exodus 14:15-25 · 11 p’sukim · 5: Exodus 14:26-15:26 · 32 p’sukim · maf: Numbers 28:19-25 · 7 p’sukim · Haftarah: II Samuel 22:1-51 · 51 p’sukim Judaic Studies Next session: Thursday, May 5 Come join us for a lively discussion of various topics on Judaica. Topic to be Discussed and announced. Upcoming Services Shabbat Ma'ariv Service Friday, April 15, 2022 (No services due to 1st Night Pesach Individual Family Seders) Shabbat/Pesach 1 Shachrit Service Saturday, April 16, 2022 @ 9:30 am (Note earlier time due to more lengthy service) 2nd Night Community Seder Saturday, April 16, 2022 @ 7:00 pm Pesach 2 Shachrit Service Sunday, April 16, 2022 @ 9:30 am (Note earlier time due to more lengthy service) *Note that we are now doing the Triennial reading for our Shabbat Torah services. 5782 is Triennial Year 3 **We are holding live Shabbat services back in the synagogue, pandemic protocols per state mandates apply. We will still continue to broadcast on Zoom and Facebook for those unable to come to the sanctuary. Please call the office for more information if you'd like to attend. Schedule of services attached Replay of this past Shabbat Services (April 8 & 9, 2022): 8 April 22 Erev Shabbat services https://youtu.be/4SH-XNohbPM Sermon @ 45:20 9 April 22 Shabbat Shacharit https://youtu.be/fAWUu9fe8KU D'var Torah @ 1:04:55 https://www.facebook.com/TempleSholomofOntario/videos/1074385353143159 Links for past services are above link. Hebrew School at Temple Sholom of Ontario Hebrew School is preempted on Sunday, April 17, 2022 due to Passover observance. See you in services. Children's Reading Class Sunday, April 24, 2022 9:20 - 9:50 am PT First Session Sunday, April 24, 2022 10:00 - 10:40 am PT Second Session Sunday, April 24, 2022 10:50 - 11:30 am PT Hebrew school is in session at Temple Sholom of Ontario. We will 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. **This is a work-in-progress based on the status of the pandemic and as currently planned. We will alter the format and schedule based on updated information. We have added a special Hebrew reading crash course for those students not adept in reading Hebrew. It will be from 9:20am to 9:50 am before the regular sessions. 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. RSVP for Zoom links. Temple Sholom of Ontario is proud to announce we are once again offering: Miller Course is preempted on Sunday, April 17, 2022 due to Passover observance. See you in services. Next session: Sunday, April 24, 2022 @ 11:45am PT Eleventh Module: Chapter 12 – Middle Ages Miller Intro to Judaism Program If you're thinking of converting to Judaism: Completion of the Intro Program fulfills the learning requirements for conversion of the Rabbinical Assembly of America. Once you finish the course requirements and secure a sponsoring rabbi, you are eligible to become officially part of the Jewish People. If you're already Jewish: Whether you were born Jewish but never quite learned what it’s all about, you’re back after a long hiatus, or you’re just looking for a deeper understanding of your heritage, most of us could use a bit of a refresher. Jews from all walks of life enroll in the program: from people who had a Jewish day school education to those whose strongest connection was the annual box of matza on the kitchen counter. More details to follow. Please let us know if you're interested. Application is attached below or reply with request for more information Pesach 2022 / פֶּסַח 5782 Passover, the Feast of Unleavened Bread 🫓🍷 Pesach for Hebrew Year 5782 begins in the Diaspora at sundown on Friday, 15 April 2022 and ends at nightfall on Saturday, 23 April 2022. Passover (Hebrew: פֶּסַח Pesach) commemorates the story of the Exodus, in which the ancient Israelites were freed from slavery in Egypt. Passover begins on the 15th day of the month of Nisan in the Jewish calendar, which is in spring in the Northern Hemisphere, and is celebrated for seven or eight days. It is one of the most widely observed Jewish holidays. Upcoming Passover Information Yom HaShoah Memorial Sunday, April 24⋅4:00 – 5:00pm Temple Beth Israel 3033 N Towne Ave, Pomona, CA 91767, USA More details to come Yom HaShoah 2022 / יוֹם הַשּׁוֹאָה 5782 Holocaust Memorial Day ✡️ Yom HaShoah for Hebrew Year 5782 begins at sundown on Wednesday, 27 April 2022 and ends at nightfall on Thursday, 28 April 2022. Yom HaZikaron laShoah ve-laG’vurah (יום הזיכרון לשואה ולגבורה; "Holocaust and Heroism Remembrance Day"), known colloquially in Israel and abroad as Yom HaShoah (יום השואה) and in English as Holocaust Remembrance Day, or Holocaust Day, is observed as Israel’s day of commemoration for the approximately six million Jews and five million others who perished in the Holocaust as a result of the actions carried out by Nazi Germany and its accessories, and for the Jewish resistance in that period. In Israel, it is a national memorial day and public holiday. It was inaugurated on 1953, anchored by a law signed by the Prime Minister of Israel David Ben-Gurion and the President of Israel Yitzhak Ben-Zvi. It is held on the 27th of Nisan (April/May), unless the 27th would be adjacent to Shabbat, in which case the date is shifted by a day. Continuing Adult Hebrew Reading Course TBA - Probably End of June or July 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 For this week's Mi Sheberach מי שברך list for those in need of healing, please advise any changes **If you have any changes to names on the list, please let us know so we can update. 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/TrRTwyIjdPQ Pesach VIII (on Shabbat) / פֶּסַח ח׳ Saturday, 23 April 2022 / 22 Nisan 5782 Torah Portion: Deuteronomy 14:22-16:17; Numbers 28:19-25 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 28:19-25 · 7 p’sukim · Haftarah: Isaiah 10:32-12:6 · 25 p’sukim The portion for the last day of Passover also occurs on Shabbat. The last five aliyot are the same for when Pesach 8 is not on Shabbat and discusses the Sh’mittah Year (seventh year) in which slaves go free and debts are forgiven. It also discusses the three pilgrimage festivals (Passover, Shavuot and Succot/Shemini Atzeret). The first two aliyot for Passover 8/Shabbat discusses the tithes that go to the poor and the Levites, who have no possession of land. We are to take our tithes and go to “a place that I (Hashem) will designate”. This would become he Temple in Jerusalem. When it is a long journey, we can sell our cattle and grain for coins. We can then take that money and once there spend it on anything our heart desires, food or drink. Once again, the theme is first born. We, the first born, were spared when the Destroyer wreaked havoc on the Egyptians, and this is yet another way to remember and respect that. We are also commanded to be generous when releasing a Hebrew slave. This theme is connected to the Israelites leaving Egypt with gift from the Egyptians for having served as slaves for over one hundred years.

https://youtu.be/kGdbrnO5eyU Pesach 1 2022 / פֶּסַח 5782 Passover, the Feast of Unleavened Bread 🫓🍷 Pesach for Hebrew Year 5782 begins in the Diaspora at sundown on Friday, 15 April 2022 and ends at nightfall on Saturday, 23 April 2022. Passover (Hebrew: פֶּסַח Pesach) commemorates the story of the Exodus, in which the ancient Israelites were freed from slavery in Egypt. Passover begins on the 15th day of the month of Nisan in the Jewish calendar, which is in spring in the Northern Hemisphere, and is celebrated for seven or eight days. It is one of the most widely observed Jewish holidays. Pesach I (on Shabbat) / פֶּסַח יוֹם א׳ (בְּשַׁבָּת) Saturday, 16 April 2022 / 15 Nisan 5782 Torah Portion: Exodus 12:21-51; Numbers 28:16-25 1: Exodus 12:21-24 · 4 p’sukim · 2: Exodus 12:25-28 · 4 p’sukim · 3: Exodus 12:29-32 · 4 p’sukim · 4: Exodus 12:33-36 · 4 p’sukim · 5: Exodus 12:37-42 · 6 p’sukim · 6: Exodus 12:43-47 · 5 p’sukim · 7: Exodus 12:48-51 · 4 p’sukim · maf: Numbers 28:16-25 · 10 p’sukim · Haftarah: Joshua 5:2-6:1 · 15 p’sukim This first day of Passover, which this year (5782) coincides with Shabbat, continues from the reading of Shabbat Hachodesh. Now that the Israelites have observed the first Passover, in a sense, the first Seder (Ex 12: 1 – 20), events climax. Our special portion describes how now Israel needs to prepare for the Destroyer (G-d’s agent) to take retribution on Egypt by killing the first born. They are now to take hyssop and dab blood on the lintels of their doorposts to escape that action. And this, of course, is the precursor of the Shema telling us to bind it as a sign on our doorposts for generations to come. Pesach 2 2022 / פֶּסַח 5782 Passover, the Feast of Unleavened Bread 🫓🍷 Pesach for Hebrew Year 5782 begins in the Diaspora at sundown on Friday, 15 April 2022 and ends at nightfall on Saturday, 23 April 2022. Passover (Hebrew: פֶּסַח Pesach) commemorates the story of the Exodus, in which the ancient Israelites were freed from slavery in Egypt. Passover begins on the 15th day of the month of Nisan in the Jewish calendar, which is in spring in the Northern Hemisphere, and is celebrated for seven or eight days. It is one of the most widely observed Jewish holidays. Pesach II / פֶּסַח ב׳ Sunday, 17 April 2022 / 16 Nisan 5782 Torah Portion: Leviticus 22:26-23:44; Numbers 28:16-25 1: Leviticus 22:26-23:3 · 11 p’sukim · 2: Leviticus 23:4-14 · 11 p’sukim · 3: Leviticus 23:15-22 · 8 p’sukim · 4: Leviticus 23:23-32 · 10 p’sukim · 5: Leviticus 23:33-44 · 12 p’sukim · maf: Numbers 28:16-25 · 10 p’sukim · Haftarah: II Kings 23:1-9, 23:21-25 · 14 p’sukim The parashat for the second day of Passover starts off with the command to consecrate the first-born of cattle and the first fruits. This is very fitting since the first born Israel were spared from the Destroyer. The portion then goes on to enumerate the various holidays and festivals that populate the Jewish year. It, of course, starts with Passover with is described as beginning the year with the month of Abib which means “spring”. The month we now call Nissan is actually the secular new year, contrasted with Rosh Hashanah, which is the spiritual new year and when the Hebrew year advances. Rosh Hashanah is called Yom T’ruah the day of the sounding of the shofar. Each of the holidays are then discussed. Intermediate Days חוֹל הַמּוֹעֵד Pesach Chol ha-Moed Day 1 / פֶּסַח חוֹל הַמּוֹעֵד יוֹם א׳ Monday, 18 April 2022 / 17 Nisan 5782 Torah Portion: Exodus 13:1-16; Numbers 28:19-25 1: Exodus 13:1-4 · 4 p’sukim · 2: Exodus 13:5-10 · 6 p’sukim · 3: Exodus 13:11-16 · 6 p’sukim · 4: Numbers 28:19-25 · 7 p’sukim · Pesach Chol ha-Moed Day 2 / פֶּסַח חוֹל הַמּוֹעֵד יוֹם ב׳ Tuesday, 19 April 2022 / 18 Nisan 5782 Torah Portion: Exodus 22:24-23:19; Numbers 28:19-25 1: Exodus 22:24-26 · 3 p’sukim · 2: Exodus 22:27-23:5 · 9 p’sukim · 3: Exodus 23:6-19 · 14 p’sukim · 4: Numbers 28:19-25 · 7 p’sukim · Pesach Chol ha-Moed Day 3 / פֶּסַח חוֹל הַמּוֹעֵד יוֹם ג׳ Wednesday, 20 April 2022 / 19 Nisan 5782 Torah Portion: Exodus 34:1-26; Numbers 28:19-25 1: Exodus 34:1-10 · 10 p’sukim · 2: Exodus 34:11-17 · 7 p’sukim · 3: Exodus 34:18-26 · 9 p’sukim · 4: Numbers 28:19-25 · 7 p’sukim · Pesach Chol ha-Moed Day 4 / פֶּסַח חוֹל הַמּוֹעֵד יוֹם ד׳ Thursday, 21 April 2022 / 20 Nisan 5782 Torah Portion: Numbers 9:1-14, 28:19-25 1: Numbers 9:1-5 · 5 p’sukim · 2: Numbers 9:6-8 · 3 p’sukim · 3: Numbers 9:9-14 · 6 p’sukim · 4: Numbers 28:19-25 · 7 p’sukim · Pesach VII / פֶּסַח ז׳ Friday, 22 April 2022 / 21 Nisan 5782 Torah Portion: Exodus 13:17-15:26; Numbers 28:19-25 1: Exodus 13:17-22 · 6 p’sukim · 2: Exodus 14:1-8 · 8 p’sukim · 3: Exodus 14:9-14 · 6 p’sukim · 4: Exodus 14:15-25 · 11 p’sukim · 5: Exodus 14:26-15:26 · 32 p’sukim · maf: Numbers 28:19-25 · 7 p’sukim · Haftarah: II Samuel 22:1-51 · 51 p’sukim

-Candle Lighting Times for Shabbat (Ontario, CA) -Office Hours -This week's 10-Minute Torah -Adult Torah Study -This week's Shabbat services & replay of last week's services -Hebrew School -Miller Course -Continuing Hebrew Reading Course: Prayers -Passover **We are holding live Shabbat services back in the synagogue, pandemic protocols per state mandates apply. We will still continue to broadcast on Zoom and Facebook for those unable to come to the sanctuary. Please call the office for more information if you'd like to attend. Shabbat Times for Ontario, California, USA Candle lighting: 6:58pm on Friday, Apr 8 Shabbat HaGadol occurs on Saturday, Apr 9 This week's Torah portion is Parashat Metzora Havdalah (50 min): 8:08pm on Saturday, Apr 9 Powered by Hebcal Shabbat Times שבת פרשת מצורע April 8 - ז׳ ניסן Candle lighting 6:58 Shabbat ends 7:56 72 minutes 8:30 Office Hours this week: Tuesday April 5, 2022 9:15 am - 1:15 pm Thursday April 7, 2022 2:30 pm - 7:30 pm (Board Meeting @ 7:30pm) Friday April 8, 2022 2:30 pm - 8:00 pm (Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 8pm) Monday April 11, 2022 1:30 pm - 6:45 pm (Invocation @ Upland City Council) Tuesday April 12, 2022 9:15 am - 1:15 pm Wednesday April 13, 2022 9:15 am - 1:15 pm (Subject to change. Please call for appointments) This week’s 10-Minute Torah (April 9, 2022): “Parashat Metzora” 5782 https://youtu.be/xY5KQo0wtb4 Adult Torah Study Class Next Session: Tuesday, April 5 at 7:30 pm PT (Same time!) Parashat Metzora 5782 / פָּרָשַׁת מְּצֹרָע 9 April 2022 / 8 Nisan 5782 Parashat Metzora is the 28th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Leviticus 14:1-15:33 https://tikkun.io/#/r/3-14-1 Metzora opens by describing the purification process and accompanying sacrifices for one infected with tzaraat, a discoloration condition on the skin. It then describes the process of treating a house infected with tzaraat and the ritual impurity generated by certain bodily discharges. Triennial year 3 1: 14:33-38 · 6 p’sukim · 2: 14:39-47 · 9 p’sukim · 3: 14:48-53 · 6 p’sukim · 4: 14:54-15:7 · 11 p’sukim · 5: 15:8-15 · 8 p’sukim · 6: 15:16-28 · 13 p’sukim · 7: 15:29-33 · 5 p’sukim · maf: 15:31-33 · 3 p’sukim Haftarah*: Malachi 3:4-24 · 21 p’sukim *Shabbat HaGadol Commentary and Divrei Torah: Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary Upcoming Services Shabbat Ma'ariv Service Friday, April 8, 2022 @ 8:00 pm (Note new time!) Shabbat Shachrit Service Saturday, April 9, 2022 @ 10:00 am (Back to usual time) *Note that we are now doing the Triennial reading for our Shabbat Torah services. 5782 is Triennial Year 3 **We are holding live Shabbat services back in the synagogue, pandemic protocols per state mandates apply. We will still continue to broadcast on Zoom and Facebook for those unable to come to the sanctuary. Please call the office for more information if you'd like to attend. Schedule of services attached Replay of this past Shabbat Services (April 1 & 2, 2022): 1 April 22 Erev Shabbat services https://youtu.be/70IP_C0E7fw Sermon @ 43:59 2 April 22 Shabbat HaChodesh Parsha Tazria https://youtu.be/FC0aeLeEskQ D'var Torah @ 1:17:50 Links for past services TBA, check above link. Shabbat HaGadol 2022 / שַׁבָּת הַגָּדוֹל 5782 Shabbat before Pesach 🕍 Shabbat HaGadol for Hebrew Year 5782 begins at sundown on Friday, 8 April 2022 and ends at nightfall on Saturday, 9 April 2022. This corresponds to Parashat Metzora. Shabbat HaGadol ("Great Shabbat" שבת הגדול) is the Shabbat immediately before Passover. There is a special Haftarah reading on this Shabbat of the book of Malachi. Traditionally a lengthy and expansive sermon is given to the general community in the afternoon. Hebrew School at Temple Sholom of Ontario Children's Reading Class Sunday, April 10, 2022 9:20 - 9:50 am PT First Session Sunday, April 10, 2022 10:00 - 10:40 am PT Second Session Sunday, April 10, 2022 10:50 - 11:30 am PT – Special Class to discuss Passover Hebrew school is in session at Temple Sholom of Ontario. We will 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. **This is a work-in-progress based on the status of the pandemic and as currently planned. We will alter the format and schedule based on updated information. We have added a special Hebrew reading crash course for those students not adept in reading Hebrew. It will be from 9:20am to 9:50 am before the regular sessions. 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. RSVP for Zoom links. Temple Sholom of Ontario is proud to announce we are once again offering: Next session: Sunday, April 10, 2022 @ 11:45am PT Eleventh Module: Chapter 11 – Kashrut Miller Intro to Judaism Program If you're thinking of converting to Judaism: Completion of the Intro Program fulfills the learning requirements for conversion of the Rabbinical Assembly of America. Once you finish the course requirements and secure a sponsoring rabbi, you are eligible to become officially part of the Jewish People. If you're already Jewish: Whether you were born Jewish but never quite learned what it’s all about, you’re back after a long hiatus, or you’re just looking for a deeper understanding of your heritage, most of us could use a bit of a refresher. Jews from all walks of life enroll in the program: from people who had a Jewish day school education to those whose strongest connection was the annual box of matza on the kitchen counter. More details to follow. Please let us know if you're interested. Application is attached below or reply with request for more information Pesach 2022 / פֶּסַח 5782 Passover, the Feast of Unleavened Bread 🫓🍷 Pesach for Hebrew Year 5782 begins in the Diaspora at sundown on Friday, 15 April 2022 and ends at nightfall on Saturday, 23 April 2022. Passover (Hebrew: פֶּסַח Pesach) commemorates the story of the Exodus, in which the ancient Israelites were freed from slavery in Egypt. Passover begins on the 15th day of the month of Nisan in the Jewish calendar, which is in spring in the Northern Hemisphere, and is celebrated for seven or eight days. It is one of the most widely observed Jewish holidays. Upcoming Passover Information Continuing Adult Hebrew Reading Course TBA 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 For this week's Mi Sheberach מי שברך list for those in need of healing, please advise any changes **If you have any changes to names on the list, please let us know so we can update. 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/xY5KQo0wtb4 Parashat Metzora 5782 / פָּרָשַׁת מְּצֹרָע 9 April 2022 / 8 Nisan 5782 Parashat Metzora is the 28th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Leviticus 14:1-15:33 https://tikkun.io/#/r/3-14-1 Metzora opens by describing the purification process and accompanying sacrifices for one infected with tzaraat, a discoloration condition on the skin. It then describes the process of treating a house infected with tzaraat and the ritual impurity generated by certain bodily discharges. Triennial year 3 1: 14:33-38 · 6 p’sukim · 2: 14:39-47 · 9 p’sukim · 3: 14:48-53 · 6 p’sukim · 4: 14:54-15:7 · 11 p’sukim · 5: 15:8-15 · 8 p’sukim · 6: 15:16-28 · 13 p’sukim · 7: 15:29-33 · 5 p’sukim · maf: 15:31-33 · 3 p’sukim Haftarah*: Malachi 3:4-24 · 21 p’sukim *Shabbat HaGadol Commentary and Divrei Torah: Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary This week’s Torah portion, Metzora, continues the laws of purity discussed in the previous parashat, Tazria. Towards the end, in our triennial portion, Torah addresses the laws of purity revolving around the physical sexual act. As Torah uses the word for purity, it is also about personal cleanliness and hygiene. When two adults are physically intimate with each other, there is, of course, an exchange of bodily fluids. This act exposes them to the possibility of infections as their personal physical barriers are breached. Torah has the insight to impose hygienic processes to prevent as much as possible, intrusions to personal health and well-being. Personal hygiene, then, is seen as a spiritual purity as well. Shabbat HaGadol 2022 / שַׁבָּת הַגָּדוֹל 5782 Shabbat before Pesach 🕍 Shabbat HaGadol for Hebrew Year 5782 begins at sundown on Friday, 8 April 2022 and ends at nightfall on Saturday, 9 April 2022. This corresponds to Parashat Metzora. Shabbat HaGadol ("Great Shabbat" שבת הגדול) is the Shabbat immediately before Passover. There is a special Haftarah reading on this Shabbat of the book of Malachi. Traditionally a lengthy and expansive sermon is given to the general community in the afternoon.

https://youtu.be/x1-QKx8FgTM Parashat Tazria 5782 / פָּרָשַׁת תַזְרִיעַ 2 April 2022 / 1 Nisan 5782 Parashat Tazria is the 27th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Leviticus 12:1-13:59 Tazria (“She Bears Seed”) opens by describing the purification process for a woman after childbirth. It then describes different forms of tzaraat, a discoloration condition on skin or clothing, and the requirement of an infected person to dwell alone outside the camp and be inspected by a priest. Triennial year 3 1: 13:29-34 · 6 p’sukim · 2: 13:35-39 · 5 p’sukim · 3: 13:40-42 · 3 p’sukim · 4: 13:43-46 · 4 p’sukim · 5: 13:47-50 · 4 p’sukim · 6: 13:51-59 · 9 p’sukim · 7*: Numbers 28:9-15 · 7 p’sukim · *Shabbat HaChodesh (on Rosh Chodesh) maf*: Exodus 12:1-20 · 20 p’sukim · *Shabbat HaChodesh (on Rosh Chodesh) Haftarah*: Ezekiel 45:16-46:18 · 28 p’sukim *Shabbat HaChodesh (on Rosh Chodesh) This portion deals with impurities of the skin. It enumerates various blemishes and rashes. While many sources translate tza’arit as “leprosy”, what we know medically about leprosy is far different than what is described here. Also, the conditions discussed in this parashat is curable. Similarly, the malady of tza’arat can also affect clothing and structures. It is interesting and notable that it is the priest who checks, diagnoses and pronounces a cure for the ailment. Medical personnel are not mentioned. It is therefore a disease borne out of sin, as the sages discuss. The word tza’arit is a combination of the term motzi shem ra, or gossip. This is therefore an outward manifestation of a person’s malicious intent to demean others. In fact, the exclusion and banishment from the camp and community is fitting for someone who sees fit to create havoc by lashon harah. Some would consider this a supernatural punishment, while others would see it more as an extension of a person’s moral failing manifesting in their health. In our triennial portion, we also see that these scars can infect clothing as well. Perhaps the moral and lesson to be learned is that we should be careful what we say about others. This concept is especially timely as it is presented right after the laws of Kashrut. It is a testament that we should not just be careful about the holiness of what goes into our mouths, but also what comes out. Shabbat HaChodesh 2022 / שַׁבָּת הַחֹדֶשׁ 5782 Shabbat before Rosh Chodesh Nissan 🕍 Shabbat HaChodesh for Hebrew Year 5782 begins at sundown on Friday, 1 April 2022 and ends at nightfall on Saturday, 2 April 2022. This corresponds to Parashat Tazria. Shabbat HaChodesh ("Sabbath [of the] month" שבת החודש) precedes the first of the Hebrew month of Nisan during which Passover is celebrated. Exodus 12:1-20 and the laws of Passover. On the first day of Nisan, G-d presented the first commandment of how to "sanctify the new moon" (kiddush hachodesh) for the onset of Rosh Chodesh and thus Nisan becomes the first month of the Jewish year (counting by months.).

-Candle Lighting Times for Shabbat (Ontario, CA) -Office Hours -This week's 10-Minute Torah -Adult Torah Study -This week's Shabbat services & replay of last week's services -Hebrew School -Miller Course -Continuing Hebrew Reading Course: Prayers -Passover **We are holding live Shabbat services back in the synagogue, pandemic protocols per state mandates apply. We will still continue to broadcast on Zoom and Facebook for those unable to come to the sanctuary. Please call the office for more information if you'd like to attend. Shabbat Times for Ontario, California, USA Candle lighting: 6:53pm on Friday, Apr 1 Shabbat HaChodesh occurs on Saturday, Apr 2 Rosh Chodesh Nisan occurs on Saturday, Apr 2 This week's Torah portion is Parashat Tazria Havdalah (50 min): 8:02pm on Saturday, Apr 2 Powered by Hebcal Shabbat Times Zmanim for Ontario שבת פרשת תזריע April 1 - כ״ט אדר-ב Candle lighting 6:53 Shabbat ends 7:50 72 minutes 8:25 Office Hours this week: Monday March 28, 2022 9:15 pm - 1:15 pm Tuesday March 29, 2022 9:15 pm - 1:15 pm Friday April 1, 2022 2:30 pm - 8:00 pm (Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 8pm) Monday April 4, 2022 9:15 am - 1:15 pm Tuesday April 5, 2022 9:15 am - 1:15 pm Thursday April 7, 2022 2:30 pm - 7:30 pm (Board Meeting @ 7:30pm) (Subject to change. Please call for appointments) This week's 10-Minute Torah (April 2, 2022): Parashat Tazria 5782 https://youtu.be/x1-QKx8FgTM Adult Torah Study Class Next Session: Monday, March 28 at 7:30 pm PT (Same time!) Parashat Tazria 5782 / פָּרָשַׁת תַזְרִיעַ 2 April 2022 / 1 Nisan 5782 Parashat Tazria is the 27th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Leviticus 12:1-13:59 https://tikkun.io/#/r/3-12-1 Tazria (“She Bears Seed”) opens by describing the purification process for a woman after childbirth. It then describes different forms of tzaraat, a discoloration condition on skin or clothing, and the requirement of an infected person to dwell alone outside the camp and be inspected by a priest. Triennial year 3 1: 13:29-34 · 6 p’sukim · 2: 13:35-39 · 5 p’sukim · 3: 13:40-42 · 3 p’sukim · 4: 13:43-46 · 4 p’sukim · 5: 13:47-50 · 4 p’sukim · 6: 13:51-59 · 9 p’sukim · 7*: Numbers 28:9-15 · 7 p’sukim · *Shabbat HaChodesh (on Rosh Chodesh) maf*: Exodus 12:1-20 · 20 p’sukim · *Shabbat HaChodesh (on Rosh Chodesh) Haftarah*: Ezekiel 45:16-46:18 · 28 p’sukim *Shabbat HaChodesh (on Rosh Chodesh) Commentary and Divrei Torah: Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary Soncino Chumash: pp. 463 - 466 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 459 - 466) Shabbat HaChodesh 695 & 253 - 257 Upcoming Services Shabbat Ma'ariv Service Friday, April 1, 2022 @ 8:00 pm (Note new time!) Shabbat Shachrit Service Saturday, April 2, 2022 @ 9:30 am (Note earlier time due to more lengthy service) *Note that we are now doing the Triennial reading for our Shabbat Torah services. 5782 is Triennial Year 3 **We are holding live Shabbat services back in the synagogue, pandemic protocols per state mandates apply. We will still continue to broadcast on Zoom and Facebook for those unable to come to the sanctuary. Please call the office for more information if you'd like to attend. Schedule of services attached Replay of this past Shabbat Service (March 25 & 26, 2022): 25 March 2022 Erev Shabbat Parah - Shemini service https://youtu.be/Rh3QBkr6eF Sermon @ 45:00:00 26 March 22 Shabbat Parah Parshat Shemini https://youtu.be/mWEYotNKIc0 D'var Torah @ 1:07:25 Links for past services TBA, check above link. Shabbat HaChodesh 2022 / שַׁבָּת הַחֹדֶשׁ 5782 Shabbat before Rosh Chodesh Nissan 🕍 Shabbat HaChodesh for Hebrew Year 5782 begins at sundown on Friday, 1 April 2022 and ends at nightfall on Saturday, 2 April 2022. This corresponds to Parashat Tazria. Shabbat HaChodesh ("Sabbath [of the] month" שבת החודש) precedes the first of the Hebrew month of Nisan during which Passover is celebrated. Exodus 12:1-20 and the laws of Passover. On the first day of Nisan, G-d presented the first commandment of how to "sanctify the new moon" (kiddush hachodesh) for the onset of Rosh Chodesh and thus Nisan becomes the first month of the Jewish year (counting by months.). Hebrew School at Temple Sholom of Ontario Children's Reading Class Sunday, April 3, 2022 9:20 - 9:50 am PT First Session Sunday, April 3, 2022 10:00 - 10:40 am PT Second Session Sunday, April 3, 2022 10:50 - 11:30 am PT Hebrew school is in session at Temple Sholom of Ontario. We will 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. **This is a work-in-progress based on the status of the pandemic and as currently planned. We will alter the format and schedule based on updated information. We have added a special Hebrew reading crash course for those students not adept in reading Hebrew. It will be from 9:20am to 9:50 am before the regular sessions. 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. RSVP for Zoom links. Temple Sholom of Ontario is proud to announce we are once again offering: Next session: Sunday, April 3, 2022 @ 11:45am PT Tenth Module: Chapter 10 – High Holy Days Miller Intro to Judaism Program If you're thinking of converting to Judaism: Completion of the Intro Program fulfills the learning requirements for conversion of the Rabbinical Assembly of America. Once you finish the course requirements and secure a sponsoring rabbi, you are eligible to become officially part of the Jewish People. If you're already Jewish: Whether you were born Jewish but never quite learned what it’s all about, you’re back after a long hiatus, or you’re just looking for a deeper understanding of your heritage, most of us could use a bit of a refresher. Jews from all walks of life enroll in the program: from people who had a Jewish day school education to those whose strongest connection was the annual box of matza on the kitchen counter. More details to follow. Please let us know if you're interested. Application is attached below or reply with request for more information Pesach 2022 / פֶּסַח 5782 Passover, the Feast of Unleavened Bread 🫓🍷 Pesach for Hebrew Year 5782 begins in the Diaspora at sundown on Friday, 15 April 2022 and ends at nightfall on Saturday, 23 April 2022. Passover (Hebrew: פֶּסַח Pesach) commemorates the story of the Exodus, in which the ancient Israelites were freed from slavery in Egypt. Passover begins on the 15th day of the month of Nisan in the Jewish calendar, which is in spring in the Northern Hemisphere, and is celebrated for seven or eight days. It is one of the most widely observed Jewish holidays. Continuing Adult Hebrew Reading Course TBA 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 For this week's Mi Sheberach מי שברך list for those in need of healing, please advise any changes **If you have any changes to names on the list, please let us know so we can update. 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.

-Candle Lighting Times for Shabbat (Ontario, CA) -Office Hours -This week's 10-Minute Torah -Adult Torah Study: This week, Torah Study has been changed to Tuesday, March 22nd at 7:30 PM. -This week's Shabbat services & replay of last week's services -Hebrew School -Miller Course **We are holding live Shabbat services back in the synagogue, pandemic protocols per state mandates apply. We will still continue to broadcast on Zoom and Facebook for those unable to come to the sanctuary. Please call the office for more information if you'd like to attend. Shabbat Times for Ontario, California, USA Candle lighting: 6:48pm on Friday, Mar 25 Shabbat Parah occurs on Saturday, Mar 26 Shabbat Mevarchim Chodesh Nisan occurs on Saturday, Mar 26 This week's Torah portion is Parashat Shmini Havdalah (50 min): 7:57pm on Saturday, Mar 26 Powered by Hebcal Shabbat Times שבת פרשת שמיני March 25 - כ״ב אדר-ב Candle lighting 6:48 Shabbat ends 7:45 72 minutes 8:20 Office Hours this week: Tuesday March 22, 2022 9:15 am - 1:15 pm Thursday March 24, 2022 9:15 am - 12:15 pm Friday March 25, 2022 2:30 pm - 7:30 pm (Shabbat Ma'ariv) Monday March 28, 2022 9:15 am - 1:15 pm Tuesday March 29, 2022 9:15 am - 1:15 pm (Subject to change. Please call for appointments) This week's 10-Minute Torah (March 26, 2022): "Parashat Shemini" 5782 https://youtu.be/E07CEv6b8_M Adult Torah Study Class Next session: Tuesday, March 22, 2022 @ 7:30pm (Note different time for this week!) Parashat Shmini 5782 / פָּרָשַׁת שְּׁמִינִי 26 March 2022 / 23 Adar II 5782 Parashat Shmini is the 26th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Leviticus 9:1-11:47 Shemini (“Eighth”) opens with the consecration of the Mishkan (Tabernacle). Two of Aaron’s sons are consumed by a fire sent from God when they attempt to offer a “strange fire.” God describes the animals, birds, and fish that are permissible and prohibited for consumption, as well as some laws of ritual purity. Triennial year 3 1: 11:1-8 · 8 p’sukim · 2: 11:9-12 · 4 p’sukim · 3: 11:13-19 · 7 p’sukim · 4: 11:20-28 · 9 p’sukim · 5: 11:29-32 · 4 p’sukim · 6: 11:33-38 · 6 p’sukim · 7: 11:39-47 · 9 p’sukim · maf*: Numbers 19:1-22 · 22 p’sukim · *Shabbat Parah Haftarah for Ashkenazim*: Ezekiel 36:16-38 · 23 p’sukim *Shabbat Parah Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary Upcoming Services Shabbat Ma'ariv Service Friday, March 25, 2022 @ 7:30 pm (We will be starting @ 8:00pm) Shabbat Shachrit Service Saturday, March 26, 2022 @ 10:00 am *Note that we are now doing the Triennial reading for our Shabbat Torah services. 5782 is Triennial Year 3 **We are holding live Shabbat services back in the synagogue, pandemic protocols per state mandates apply. We will still continue to broadcast on Zoom and Facebook for those unable to come to the sanctuary. Please call the office for more information if you'd like to attend. Schedule of services attached Replay of this past Shabbat Service (March 18 & 19, 2022): 18 March 2022 Erev Shabbat Tzav https://youtu.be/PguQFfyP2tw Sermon @ 44:28 19 March 2022 Shabbat Tzav service https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2DZDKueDTaQ D'var Torah @ 1:09:43 Schedule of services attached Shabbat Parah 2022 / שַׁבָּת פּרה 5782 Shabbat of the Red Heifer 🕍 Shabbat Parah for Hebrew Year 5782 begins at sundown on Friday, 25 March 2022 and ends at nightfall on Saturday, 26 March 2022. This corresponds to Parashat Shmini. Shabbat Parah ("Sabbath [of the] red heifer" שבת פרה) takes place on the Shabbat before Shabbat HaChodesh, in preparation for Passover. Numbers 19:1-22 describes the parah adumah ("red heifer") in the Jewish temple as part of the manner in which the kohanim and the Jewish people purified themselves so that they would be ready ("pure") to sacrifice the korban Pesach. Hebrew School at Temple Sholom of Ontario Children's Reading Class Sunday, March 27, 2022 9:20 - 9:50 am PT First Session Sunday, March 27, 2022 10:00 - 10:40 am PT Second Session Sunday, March 27, 2022 10:50 - 11:30 am PT Hebrew school is in session at Temple Sholom of Ontario. We will 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. **This is a work-in-progress based on the status of the pandemic and as currently planned. We will alter the format and schedule based on updated information. We have added a special Hebrew reading crash course for those students not adept in reading Hebrew. It will be from 9:20am to 9:50 am before the regular sessions. 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. RSVP for Zoom links. Temple Sholom of Ontario is proud to announce we are once again offering: Next session: Sunday, March 27, 2022 @ 11:45am PT Ninth Module: Chapter 9 - Rabbinic Judaism Miller Intro to Judaism Program If you're thinking of converting to Judaism: Completion of the Intro Program fulfills the learning requirements for conversion of the Rabbinical Assembly of America. Once you finish the course requirements and secure a sponsoring rabbi, you are eligible to become officially part of the Jewish People. If you're already Jewish: Whether you were born Jewish but never quite learned what it’s all about, you’re back after a long hiatus, or you’re just looking for a deeper understanding of your heritage, most of us could use a bit of a refresher. Jews from all walks of life enroll in the program: from people who had a Jewish day school education to those whose strongest connection was the annual box of matza on the kitchen counter. More details to follow. Please let us know if you're interested. Application is attached below or reply with request for more information For this week's Mi Sheberach מי שברך list for those in need of healing, please advise any changes **If you have any changes to names on the list, please let us know so we can update. 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/E07CEv6b8_M Parashat Shmini 5782 / פָּרָשַׁת שְּׁמִינִי 26 March 2022 / 23 Adar II 5782 Parashat Shmini is the 26th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Leviticus 9:1-11:47 https://tikkun.io/#/r/3-9-1 Shemini (“Eighth”) opens with the consecration of the Mishkan (Tabernacle). Two of Aaron’s sons are consumed by a fire sent from God when they attempt to offer a “strange fire.” God describes the animals, birds, and fish that are permissible and prohibited for consumption, as well as some laws of ritual purity. Triennial year 3 1: 11:1-8 · 8 p’sukim · 2: 11:9-12 · 4 p’sukim · 3: 11:13-19 · 7 p’sukim · 4: 11:20-28 · 9 p’sukim · 5: 11:29-32 · 4 p’sukim · 6: 11:33-38 · 6 p’sukim · 7: 11:39-47 · 9 p’sukim · maf*: Numbers 19:1-22 · 22 p’sukim · *Shabbat Parah Haftarah for Ashkenazim*: Ezekiel 36:16-38 · 23 p’sukim *Shabbat Parah Commentary and Divrei Torah: Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary As we have been earlier introduced to the primary law of Kashrut, to not “cook a kid in their mother’s milk”, we are now introduced to the full cavalcade of allowed and forbidden foods of living species. The portion for our third Triennial reading gives the extensive list, enumerated based on groups of species (i.e., animal, fowl, insect, amphibian). The laws of Kashrut are considered a hukat, that is, a decree. These are laws for which no reason is specifically given or that is obtuse. Sages, nevertheless, have offered some guidance as to why certain species are allowed as food while others are not. Some have considered that the main determining factor is whether the species is one of prey or of being preyed on. We have all heard the term, “you are what you eat”. Food is incorporated into the body and becomes, in a very literal sense, of part of what we are. By eating docile creatures, then, we are not ingesting “aggression”, but rather peace. It has also been suggested that the animal is performing a mitzvah and a type of evolution by becoming part of the most evolved form of life on this parent. Also inherent in these laws is the idea that ritual slaughter, sh’hittah, should be performed in the most humane method for the animal. Finally, this is an interesting concept in Judaism. While Kashrut is enumerated only twice in Torah, along with Shabbat it is one of the most widely known commandments. Consider this in concert with the negative commandment of gossip, one of the most cited commandments in Torah in one form or another. This makes the mouth a very critical organ. We need to be careful about what goes in as much as what comes out. Shabbat Parah 2022 / שַׁבָּת פּרה 5782 Shabbat of the Red Heifer 🕍 Shabbat Parah for Hebrew Year 5782 begins at sundown on Friday, 25 March 2022 and ends at nightfall on Saturday, 26 March 2022. This corresponds to Parashat Shmini. Shabbat Parah ("Sabbath [of the] red heifer" שבת פרה) takes place on the Shabbat before Shabbat HaChodesh, in preparation for Passover. Numbers 19:1-22 describes the parah adumah ("red heifer") in the Jewish temple as part of the manner in which the kohanim and the Jewish people purified themselves so that they would be ready ("pure") to sacrifice the korban Pesach.