https://www.npr.org/2022/03/17/1086733010/bat-mitzvah-turns-100-coming-of-age-jewish-girls March 17, 20225:19 AM ET DEENA PRICHEP Nomi Kline Solmsen prepares for her bat mitzvah, reading the Torah in her bedroom with her grandfather, Rabbi David Kline, and her aunt Shira Kline. Sarah Blesener for NPR For 12-year-old Nomi Kline Solmsen, preparing for her upcoming bat mitzvah is a family affair. Her grandfather, a rabbi, is helping her learn to chant the words from the Torah. Her aunt, also a religious leader, is working with her to translate the Hebrew and come up with her own interpretation of the words. "Because the Torah was meant to be discussed," Nomi says. "I get to be part of that discussion. I get to have my own voice." For children like Nomi, who see this rite of passage as a basic human right, it can be surprising to realize how recent the history of the bat mitzvah really is. This weekend, Jewish communities across the country will be marking the 100th anniversary of that first American bat mitzvah. There will be talks and podcasts and celebrations of this coming-of-age ritual--stories about the past and plans for the future. Since about the 14th century, boys have had bar mitzvah services, but the first American bat mitzvah for girls didn't happen until 1922 Since at least the 14th century, boys have had bar mitzvah services, adding their voices to the Jewish community, says Rabbi Carole Balin, a professor emerita of Jewish history at Hebrew Union College who's working on a book about early bat mitzvahs. But girls didn't have an equivalent rite of passage. Balin says there were some early rituals for girls in the Ottoman and Hungarian Empires. And confirmation, an alternative coming-of-age ceremony, was adopted by Jews in 19th century Prussia and later used by Reform temples for both boys and girls. But the first American Bat Mitzvah didn't happen until 1922. That's when Rabbi Mordecai Kaplan bat mitzvahed his daughter, Judith, at New York City's Society for the Advancement of Judaism, a temple that's still around today. As Balin notes, it was personal. "He always joked that he initiated the rite for four reasons — Judith being the first, and his younger daughters being the second, third and fourth," Balin says. Judith Kaplan, the eldest daughter of Rabbi Mordecai M. Kaplan, became the first American girl to have a bat mitzvah ceremony on March 18, 1922 in New York, N.Y. A clipping from the temple bulletin of Rhoda Shapiro's bat mitzvah announcement. Jewish Women's Archive; Rhoda Shapiro The first U.S. bat mitzvah left out important coming-of-age practices The actual details of that first bat mitzvah may be somewhat surprising to today's congregations. Unlike girls today, Judith Kaplan didn't actually read from the Torah. She was summoned to the bimah, the stage where the Torah is read, only after her father had read the weekly portion. Judith also didn't climb up to the top of the bimah, but rather stood at the bottom, reading from a separate book. This difference, as Balin explains, was kind of the point of the ceremony her father created. "He never intended it as a gateway to full and regular involvement in religious life as it is for boys," she says. In the decades following Judith Kaplan's bat mitzvah, the ritual spread slowly, often through disciples of Mordecai Kaplan or at summer camps where they didn't risk offending an established congregation. At other temples, rabbis also pushed on behalf of their daughters. In 1950, Rhoda Shapiro had one of the first bat mitzvahs at her temple in Cleveland — as part of a small cohort including the rabbi's daughter. Shapiro didn't read from the Torah. And her bat mitzvah was Friday night instead of the big Saturday morning service that boys had. But it was still groundbreaking. "Oh my gosh, my knees were shaking, that's all I can tell you," Shapiro laughs. Adena Greenberg, with her father, Rabbi Sidney Greenberg, during her bat mitzvah ceremony on May 15, 1964. The ceremony took place at his congregation, Temple Sinai, in Dresher, Penn. Jewish Women's Archive Over time, girls push for more equal rituals and more equal roles in Jewish life By end of the 1950s, Rabbi Carole Balin says that half of Conservative temples and one third of Reform congregations reported holding some sort of bat mitzvah. As the ceremony spread, girls wanted it to be more than just symbolic. "Girls sort of start to take the bull by the horns and not only ask, but in some cases demand that they be given full rights, like their male counterparts," Balin says. "And that's what happens." With more bat mitzvahs taking place in the 1960s, and with the help of second wave feminism, girls argued that they should read from the Torah and be counted in a minyan, the quorum of adults required for community prayer. Their mothers began joining temple boards, or seeking out bat mitzvahs of their own that weren't available when they were younger. "These girls, at the age of 12 or 13, they step into the spotlight, and transform Jewish life," Balin says. "So that by the time the first woman is ordained as a rabbi in this country in 1972, she has girls half her age to thank for paving the way." Over the past 100 years, the bat mitzvah has gone from radical innovation to mainstream expectation. And now congregations are expanding the ritual, adapting it for trans and nonbinary people or for people with disabilities. There's a temptation to see all ritual as ancient, handed down from God on Mt. Sinai. But the bat mitzvah is young. The ceremony is the embodiment of how religions change and adapt. It's a testimony to the perseverance of 12 year old girls. It's a legacy Nomi Kline Solmsen is proud of. "I feel kind of stronger, because I'm adding to it, and I'm making it more powerful," says Nomi. "It's almost like a gift, and I'm really happy to receive it." In early bat mitzvahs, girls weren't allowed to read from the Torah. Today, it's an integral part of the ceremony. Sarah Blesener for NPR

-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 -Purim -Magillah Reading -Shushan Purim -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 Fast begins: 5:46am on Wednesday, Mar 16 Ta'anit Esther occurs on Wednesday, Mar 16 Fast ends: 7:29pm on Wednesday, Mar 16 Erev Purim occurs on Wednesday, Mar 16 Purim occurs on Thursday, Mar 17 Shushan Purim occurs on Friday, Mar 18 Candle lighting: 6:42pm on Friday, Mar 18 This week's Torah portion is Parashat Tzav Havdalah (50 min): 7:52pm on Saturday, Mar 19 Powered by Hebcal Shabbat Times שבת פרשת צו March 18 - ט״ו אדר-ב Candle lighting 6:42 Shabbat ends 7:39 72 minutes 8:14 Office Hours this week: Monday March 14, 2022 9:15 pm - 1:15 pm Wednesday March 16, 2022 2:30 pm - 7:30 pm (Magilla Reading @ 7:00PM) Friday March 11, 2022 2:30 pm - 7:30 pm (Shabbat Ma'ariv) Monday March 21, 2022 9:15 am - 1:15 pm Tuesday March 22, 2022 9:15 am - 1:15 pm (Subject to change. Please call for appointments) This week’s 10-Minute Torah (March 19, 2022): “Parashat Tzav” 5782 https://youtu.be/x03A8RUYIDs Adult Torah Study Class Next Session: Monday, March 14 at 7:30 pm PT (Back to previous time!) Parashat Tzav 5782 / פָּרָשַׁת צַו Read on 19 March 2022 / 16 Adar II 5782. Parashat Tzav is the 25th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Leviticus 6:1-8:36 https://tikkun.io/#/r/3-6-1 In Tzav (“Command”), God tells Moses about the sacrifices offered in the Mishkan (Tabernacle), including a meal offering brought by the high priest, guilt offerings, and offerings of thanks. Moses initiates Aaron and Aaron’s sons for priestly service in the Mishkan. Triennial year 3 1: 8:1-5 · 5 p’sukim · 2: 8:6-9 · 4 p’sukim · 3: 8:10-13 · 4 p’sukim · 4: 8:14-17 · 4 p’sukim · 5: 8:18-21 · 4 p’sukim · 6: 8:22-29 · 8 p’sukim · 7: 8:30-36 · 7 p’sukim · maf: 8:33-36 · 4 p’sukim · Haftarah: Jeremiah 7:21-8:3, 9:22-23 · 19 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah: Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary Purim 2022 / פּוּרִים 5782 Celebration of Jewish deliverance as told by Megilat Esther ️ Purim for Hebrew Year 5782 begins at sundown on Wednesday, 16 March 2022 and ends at nightfall on Thursday, 17 March 2022. Purim (Hebrew: פּוּרִים, Pûrîm "lots", from the word פור pur, also called the Festival of Lots) is a Jewish holiday which commemorates the saving of the Jewish people from Haman in the ancient Persian Empire, a story recorded in the Biblical Book of Esther (Megillat Esther). Magilla Reading Wednesday, March 17, 2022 7:00pm Shushan Purim 2022 / שׁוּשָׁן פּוּרִים 5782 Purim celebrated in Jerusalem and walled cities 🎭️📜 Shushan Purim for Hebrew Year 5782 begins at sundown on Thursday, 17 March 2022 and ends at nightfall on Friday, 18 March 2022. Upcoming Services Shabbat Ma'ariv Service Friday, March 18, 2022 @ 7:00 pm Shabbat Shachrit Service Saturday, March 19, 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 11 & 12, 2022): March 11, 2022 Erev Shabbat, March 12, 2022 live Shabbat Shaharit Vayikra & Shabbat Zahor Links for past services TBA, check above link. Hebrew School at Temple Sholom of Ontario Children's Reading Class Sunday, March 20, 2022 9:20 - 9:50 am PT First Session Sunday, March 20, 2022 10:00 - 10:40 am PT Second Session Sunday, March 20, 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 20, 2022 @ 11:45am PT Fifth Module: Chapter 8 - G-d/Hashem 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. 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https://youtu.be/x03A8RUYIDs Parashat Tzav 5782 / פָּרָשַׁת צַו Read on 19 March 2022 / 16 Adar II 5782. Parashat Tzav is the 25th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Leviticus 6:1-8:36 https://tikkun.io/#/r/3-6-1 In Tzav (“Command”), God tells Moses about the sacrifices offered in the Mishkan (Tabernacle), including a meal offering brought by the high priest, guilt offerings, and offerings of thanks. Moses initiates Aaron and Aaron’s sons for priestly service in the Mishkan. Triennial year 3 1: 8:1-5 · 5 p’sukim · 2: 8:6-9 · 4 p’sukim · 3: 8:10-13 · 4 p’sukim · 4: 8:14-17 · 4 p’sukim · 5: 8:18-21 · 4 p’sukim · 6: 8:22-29 · 8 p’sukim · 7: 8:30-36 · 7 p’sukim · maf: 8:33-36 · 4 p’sukim · Haftarah: Jeremiah 7:21-8:3, 9:22-23 · 19 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah: Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary After discussing the various offerings, this sidra now discusses how the priests should actually perform the offerings. The sidra in our Third Triennial cycle also discusses Moshe Rabbeinu consecrating the priests into their new role of officiating in the Mishkan (and later the Temple). From our perspective, many of the rituals seem primitive. They involve animal sacrifice, and putting some of the blood, along with the anointing oil, on various parts of the bodies of the priests. As discussed previously, the blood was place on the priests’ right ears, thumbs, and big toes. The anointing oil was placed on their heads and clothes. The high priest would also dash some of the blood on the horns of the copper alter. We need to remember that all this took place over three thousand years ago. At that time, humankind worshipped using these types of procedures including animal sacrifice. Many sages believe that when our Third Temple is rebuilt, prayer, the practice of Jewish worship, will replace sacrifice. In fact, some our most esteemed prophets (Isaiah and Jeremiah) have stated that Hashem does not want their sacrifices but rather their sincerity in observing the covenant and brit. Some other sages believe that since the Torah commands sacrifices, these procedures will be reëstablished in the Third Temple. Prayer or offerings? We shall see. The Etz Haim Humash also discusses the fact that this is the first time in the Torah that the word “Torah” is used. It is based on the word ירא (Yirah) which is the word for “arrow”. In this context, “Torah” refers to “hitting the mark” in knowledge. Thus this is the way to hit the mark in the offerings.

https://youtu.be/BTCi8vaQYtA Parashat Vayikra 5782 / פָּרָשַׁת וַיִּקְרָא Read on 12 March 2022 / 9 Adar II 5782. Parashat Vayikra is the 24th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Leviticus 1:1-5:26 https://tikkun.io/#/r/3-1-1 In Vayikra (“He Called”), the first Torah portion in the Book of Leviticus, God tells Moses about the sacrifices offered in the Mishkan (Tabernacle). Among these are sacrifices entirely burnt on the altar, meal offerings made of flour and oil, peace offerings, and sacrifices brought for sinning inadvertently. Triennial year 3 1: 4:27-31 · 5 p’sukim · 2: 4:32-35 · 4 p’sukim · 3: 5:1-10 · 10 p’sukim · 4: 5:11-13 · 3 p’sukim · 5: 5:14-16 · 3 p’sukim · 6: 5:17-19 · 3 p’sukim · 7: 5:20-26 · 7 p’sukim · maf*: Deuteronomy 25:17-19 · 3 p’sukim · *Shabbat Zachor Haftarah*: I Samuel 15:2-34 · 33 p’sukim *Shabbat Zachor The Torah book of Leviticus (Vayikra) is mostly about the processes and rituals of the Cohenim and Levitim serving in the Tabernacle now, and the future Temple. Parashat Vayikra is the first portion. It introduces us to the four main offerings of the Israelites: Burnt-offering (complete gift to Hashem); Thanksgiving offering (gratitude); and a Hattat offering (unintentional sin). Repentance is covered later. There has been much discussion about the rituals to be done when the Third Temple is built (May it be speedily in our days). Wil animal sacrifice be reinstituted as per Torah commandments? Since we’ve gone over two thousands without, will the sages reinterpret offerings to be only prayer offerings? Prophets have commented that Hashem does not want our offerings, only our sincerity when we pray. Many have suggested that these comments portend future Temple processes. On the other hand, it is said that when the King Messiah comes and re-establishes the Monarchy of David as in former times, sacrifices will be once again commence. After all, we say every day in our weekday Amidah (Tefillah LeHol) that we pray for the restoration of the Davidic dynasty and also the sacrificial offerings. Some say as well that the main reason why the original Israelites offered sacrifices is because that was the ritual of time. Animals were used instead of humans. We shall see. Shabbat Zachor 2022 / שַׁבָּת זָכוֹר 5782 Shabbat before Purim 🕍 Shabbat Zachor for Hebrew Year 5782 begins at sundown on Friday, 11 March 2022 and ends at nightfall on Saturday, 12 March 2022. This corresponds to Parashat Vayikra. Shabbat Zachor ("Sabbath [of] remembrance שבת זכור) is the Shabbat immediately preceding Purim. Deuteronomy 25:17-19, describing the attack by Amalek, is recounted. There is a tradition from the Talmud that Haman, the antagonist of the Purim story, was descended from Amalek. The portion that is read includes a commandment to remember the attack by Amalek, and therefore at this public reading both men and women make a special effort to hear the reading.

-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 -Daylight Savings Time begins -Hebrew School -Miller Course -Purim Carnival -Tefillin Workshop -Purim -Magillah Reading **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: 5:37pm on Friday, Mar 11 Shabbat Zachor occurs on Saturday, Mar 12 This week's Torah portion is Parashat Vayikra Havdalah (50 min): 6:46pm on Saturday, Mar 12 Powered by Hebcal Shabbat Times שבת פרשת ויקרא March 11 - ח׳ אדר-ב Candle lighting 5:37 Shabbat ends 6:34 72 minutes 7:09 Office Hours this week: Monday March 7, 2022 9:15 am - 1:15 pm Thursday March 10, 2022 2:30 pm - 7:30 pm (Board Meeting) Friday March 11, 2022 2:30 pm - 7:30 pm (Shabbat Ma'ariv) Monday March 14, 2022 9:15 pm - 1:15 pm Tuesday March 15, 2022 9:15 pm - 1:15 pm (Subject to change. Please call for appointments) This week’s 10-Minute Torah (March 11, 2022): “Parashat Vayikra” 5782 https://youtu.be/BTCi8vaQYtA Adult Torah Study Class Next Session: Monday, March 7 at 7:30 pm PT (Back to previous time!) Parashat Vayikra 5782 / פָּרָשַׁת וַיִּקְרָא Read on 12 March 2022 / 9 Adar II 5782. Parashat Vayikra is the 24th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Leviticus 1:1-5:26 https://tikkun.io/#/r/3-1-1 In Vayikra (“He Called”), the first Torah portion in the Book of Leviticus, God tells Moses about the sacrifices offered in the Mishkan (Tabernacle). Among these are sacrifices entirely burnt on the altar, meal offerings made of flour and oil, peace offerings, and sacrifices brought for sinning inadvertently. Triennial year 3 1: 4:27-31 · 5 p’sukim · 2: 4:32-35 · 4 p’sukim · 3: 5:1-10 · 10 p’sukim · 4: 5:11-13 · 3 p’sukim · 5: 5:14-16 · 3 p’sukim · 6: 5:17-19 · 3 p’sukim · 7: 5:20-26 · 7 p’sukim · maf*: Deuteronomy 25:17-19 · 3 p’sukim · *Shabbat Zachor Haftarah*: I Samuel 15:2-34 · 33 p’sukim *Shabbat Zachor Shabbat Zachor 2022 / שַׁבָּת זָכוֹר 5782 Shabbat before Purim 🕍 Shabbat Zachor for Hebrew Year 5782 begins at sundown on Friday, 11 March 2022 and ends at nightfall on Saturday, 12 March 2022. This corresponds to Parashat Vayikra. Shabbat Zachor ("Sabbath [of] remembrance שבת זכור) is the Shabbat immediately preceding Purim. Deuteronomy 25:17-19, describing the attack by Amalek, is recounted. There is a tradition from the Talmud that Haman, the antagonist of the Purim story, was descended from Amalek. The portion that is read includes a commandment to remember the attack by Amalek, and therefore at this public reading both men and women make a special effort to hear the reading. Upcoming Services Shabbat Ma'ariv Service Friday, March 11, 2022 @ 7:30 pm Shabbat Shachrit Service Saturday, March 12, 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 4 & 5, 2022): 4 March 22 Shabbat Across America at Home https://youtu.be/sz82kXDnzsU Learning Service 5 March 22 Shabbat Pekudei service https://youtu.be/Xa1vkBk-Y38 D'var Torah @ 1:07:35 Daylight Saving Time starts Daylight saving time 2022 in California will begin at 2:00 AM on Sunday, March 13 and ends at 2:00 AM on Sunday, November 6 All times are in Pacific Time. Hebrew School at Temple Sholom of Ontario Hebrew School will be pre-empted as we meet in the synagogue for our special Purim Carnival! (see below) 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 13, 2022 @ 11:45am PT Fifth Module: Chapter 7 - Pesach 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 Save the Date! Purim Carnival Sunday, March 13, 2022 9:30am – 11:30am Our Hebrew School project will be to prepare for Purim. We’ll be making groggers, masks, etc. Also… Tefillin Clinic for our pre-B’nai Mitzvot Sunday, March 13, 2022 9:30am – 11:30am We will learn this important Jewish Mitzvah, wrapping tefillin. Please join us. Purim 2022 / פּוּרִים 5782 Celebration of Jewish deliverance as told by Megilat Esther ️ Purim for Hebrew Year 5782 begins at sundown on Wednesday, 16 March 2022 and ends at nightfall on Thursday, 17 March 2022. Purim (Hebrew: פּוּרִים, Pûrîm "lots", from the word פור pur, also called the Festival of Lots) is a Jewish holiday which commemorates the saving of the Jewish people from Haman in the ancient Persian Empire, a story recorded in the Biblical Book of Esther (Megillat Esther). Magilla Reading Wednesday, March 17, 2022 7:00pm Stay tuned for details…. 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 -Rosh Hodesh Adar II -This week's Shabbat services & replay of last week's services -Hebrew School -Miller Course -Shabbat Across America -Purim Carnival -Tefillin Workshop -Purim -Magillah Reading **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 Rosh Chodesh Adar II occurs on Thursday, Mar 3 Rosh Chodesh Adar II occurs on Friday, Mar 4 Candle lighting: 5:31pm on Friday, Mar 4 This week's Torah portion is Parashat Pekudei Havdalah (50 min): 6:40pm on Saturday, Mar 5 Powered by Hebcal Shabbat Times שבת פרשת פקודי March 4 - א׳ אדר-ב Candle lighting 5:31 Shabbat ends 6:28 72 minutes 7:03 Office Hours this week: Monday February 28, 2022 9:15 pm - 1:15 pm Tuesday March 1, 2022 9:15 pm - 1:15 pm Thursday March 3, 2022 9:15 pm - 1:15 pm Monday March 7, 2022 9:15 pm - 1:15 pm Tuesday March 8, 2022 9:15 pm - 1:15 pm (Subject to change. Please call for appointments) This week's 10-Minute Torah (March 5, 2022): "Parashat Pekudei" 5782 https://youtu.be/6z3Ox9b134c Adult Torah Study Class Next Session: Monday, February 28 at 7:30 pm PT Parashat Pekudei 5782 / פָּרָשַׁת פְקוּדֵי Read on 5 March 2022 / 2 Adar II 5782. Parashat Pekudei is the 23rd weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Exodus 38:21-40:38 https://tikkun.io/#/r/2-38-21 Pekudei (“Accountings Of”) is the final Torah reading in the Book of Exodus. It describes the making of priestly garments worn in the Mishkan (Tabernacle) and the completion of its construction. At God’s command, Moses erects the Mishkan and puts its vessels in place, and God's presence fills the Mishkan. Triennial year 3 1: 39:22-26 · 5 p’sukim · 2: 39:27-32 · 6 p’sukim · 3: 39:33-43 · 11 p’sukim · 4: 40:1-8 · 8 p’sukim · 5: 40:9-16 · 8 p’sukim · 6: 40:17-27 · 11 p’sukim · 7: 40:28-38 · 11 p’sukim · maf: 40:34-38 · 5 p’sukim · Haftarah for Ashkenazim: I Kings 7:51-8:21 · 22 p’sukim Haftarah for Sephardim: I Kings 7:40-50 · 11 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah: https://www.sefaria.org/topics/parashat-pekudei?tab=sources https://outorah.org/series/3111?parsha=Pekudei&size=30 https://www.jtsa.edu/jts-torah-online/?parashah=pekudei Rosh Chodesh Adar II 2022 / רֹאשׁ חוֹדֶשׁ אַדָר ב׳ 5782 Start of month of Adar II (on leap years) on the Hebrew calendar 🌒 Rosh Chodesh Adar II for Hebrew Year 5782 begins at sundown on Wednesday, 2 March 2022 and ends at nightfall on Friday, 4 March 2022. Start of month of Adar II (on leap years) on the Hebrew calendar. Adar II (אַדָר ב׳), sometimes "Adar Bet" or "Adar Sheni", is the 13th month of the Hebrew year, has 29 days, occurs only on leap years, and corresponds to February or March 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. Upcoming Services Shabbat Ma'ariv Service Friday, March 4, 2022 @ 7:00 pm (Services will be on Zoom for Shabbat Across America. See below) Shabbat Shachrit Service Saturday, March 5, 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 (February 25 & 26, 2022): 2-25-22 Erev Shabbat Vayakhel was live https://www.facebook.com/TempleSholomofOntario/videos/1007248133474561 https://youtu.be/Cb9m_ZfBt08 Sermon @ 47:56 - "Dealing with Anger" 26 Feb 22 Facebook was live Shbbat Vayyakhel - Shabbat Shekalim https://www.facebook.com/TempleSholomofOntario/videos/942475463128650 https://youtu.be/_804yIIS4YI D'var Torah @ 1:02:00 Hebrew School at Temple Sholom of Ontario Children's Reading Class Sunday, March 6, 2022 9:20 - 9:50 am PT First Session Sunday, March 6, 2022 10:00 - 10:40 am PT Second Session Sunday, March 6, 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, February 27, 2022 @ 11:45am PT Fifth Module: Chapter 5 - Shabbat 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 The 26th Annual Shabbat Across America and Canada is March 4, 2022! On one special night, tens of thousands of North American Jews will come together in spiritual unison with Jews across the continent and with thousands of years of tradition. Now is your chance to be counted in this campaign that encourages Jews of all backgrounds to come together and celebrate what unifies us all: The Shabbat. Due to the continued spread of the COVID-19 and heeding the recommendation of medical professionals to forego large indoor gatherings, NJOP is not planning our usual, in-person Shabbat Across America and Canada celebration in 2022. Instead, we will be inviting people to bring Shabbat Across America and Canada home, focusing on individuals, couples and families, to celebrate in their homes on March 4, 2022. Stay tuned for further details! NJOP Shabbat Across America Daylight Saving Time starts Daylight saving time 2022 in California will begin at 2:00 AM on Sunday, March 13 and ends at 2:00 AM on Sunday, November 6 All times are in Pacific Time. Save the Date! Purim Carnival Sunday, March 13, 2022 9:30am – 11:30am Our Hebrew School project will be to prepare for Purim. We’ll be making groggers, masks, etc. Also… Tefillin Clinic for our pre-B’nai Mitzvot Sunday, March 13, 2022 9:30am – 11:30am We will learn this important Jewish Mitzvah, wrapping tefillin. Please join us. Purim 2022 / פּוּרִים 5782 Celebration of Jewish deliverance as told by Megilat Esther ️ Purim for Hebrew Year 5782 begins at sundown on Wednesday, 16 March 2022 and ends at nightfall on Thursday, 17 March 2022. Purim (Hebrew: פּוּרִים, Pûrîm "lots", from the word פור pur, also called the Festival of Lots) is a Jewish holiday which commemorates the saving of the Jewish people from Haman in the ancient Persian Empire, a story recorded in the Biblical Book of Esther (Megillat Esther). Magilla Reading Wednesday, March 17, 2022 7:00pm Stay tuned for details…. 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/6z3Ox9b134c Parashat Pekudei 5782 / פָּרָשַׁת פְקוּדֵי Read on 5 March 2022 / 2 Adar II 5782. Parashat Pekudei is the 23rd weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Exodus 38:21-40:38 https://tikkun.io/#/r/2-38-21 Pekudei (“Accountings Of”) is the final Torah reading in the Book of Exodus. It describes the making of priestly garments worn in the Mishkan (Tabernacle) and the completion of its construction. At God’s command, Moses erects the Mishkan and puts its vessels in place, and God's presence fills the Mishkan. Triennial year 3 1: 39:22-26 · 5 p’sukim · 2: 39:27-32 · 6 p’sukim · 3: 39:33-43 · 11 p’sukim · 4: 40:1-8 · 8 p’sukim · 5: 40:9-16 · 8 p’sukim · 6: 40:17-27 · 11 p’sukim · 7: 40:28-38 · 11 p’sukim · maf: 40:34-38 · 5 p’sukim · Haftarah for Ashkenazim: I Kings 7:51-8:21 · 22 p’sukim Haftarah for Sephardim: I Kings 7:40-50 · 11 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah https://www.sefaria.org/topics/parashat-pekudei?tab=sources https://outorah.org/series/3111?parsha=Pekudei&size=30 https://www.jtsa.edu/jts-torah-online/?parashah=pekudei Pekudai (and Vayehel) both are repeats of Hashem’s commands to construct the Mishkan, its furnishings and the attire for the High Priest and other priests. Here, we see that these commandments are carried out. This is unusual in Torah to see such detail in description. Perhaps our lesson is that as Hashem has given us these commandments of the Brit (covenant), we should do our best to carry them out. These physical objects are thus both symbols and reminders of our relationship with the one, true G-d and give us, beings that exist in space and time, reference points to carry out the rituals that help enhance our spirituality.

*Note that this email is now going out a day earlier. Torah Study is now scheduled for Monday evenings. -Candle Lighting Times for Shabbat (Ontario, CA) -Office Hours -This week's 10-Minute Torah -Happy President's Day -Adult Torah Study -This week's Shabbat services & replay of last week's services -Hebrew School -Miller Course -Shabbat Across America -Purim Carnival -Tefillin Workshop -Purim -Magilla Reading **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: 5:25pm on Friday, Feb 25 Shabbat Shekalim occurs on Saturday, Feb 26 Shabbat Mevarchim Chodesh Adar II occurs on Saturday, Feb 26 This week's Torah portion is Parashat Vayakhel Havdalah (50 min): 6:35pm on Saturday, Feb 26 Powered by Hebcal Shabbat Times שבת פרשת ויקהל February 25 - כ״ד אדר-א Candle lighting 5:25 Shabbat ends 6:22 72 minutes 6:57 Office Hours this week: I will be away from the office this weekend from Fri, Feb 11 - Mon, Feb 14 Monday February 21, 2022 Office closed in honor of President's Day Tuesday February 22, 2022 9:15 pm - 1:15 pm Thursday February 24, 2022 9:15 pm - 1:15 pm (Tentative) Friday February 25, 2022 2:30 pm - 7:30 pm (Note different day & time.) Monday February 28, 2022 9:15 pm - 1:15 pm Tuesday March 1, 2022 9:15 pm - 1:15 pm (Subject to change. Please call for appointments) This week's 10-Minute Torah (February 26, 2022): "Parashat Vayekhel" 5782 https://youtu.be/k_q1g9vYBSE Happy President's Day Monday, February 21, 2022 The third Monday in February marks Presidents' day. This year, the federal holiday falls on February 21st. https://www.almanac.com/content/when-presidents-day Adult Torah Study Class Next Session: Tuesday, February 21 at 7:30 pm PT Parashat Vayakhel 5782 / פָּרָשַׁת וַיַּקְהֵל Read on 26 February 2022 / 25 Adar I 5782. Parashat Vayakhel is the 22nd weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Exodus 35:1-38:20 Vayakhel (“He Assembled”) opens as God commands the Israelites to observe the Sabbath. Moses asks for material donations for the building of the Mishkan (Tabernacle), and the people donate. A group of artisans designated by God begin building the Mishkan and its vessels. [1] Triennial year 3 1: 36:20-30 · 11 p’sukim · 2: 36:31-38 · 8 p’sukim · 3: 37:1-16 · 16 p’sukim · 4: 37:17-24 · 8 p’sukim · 5: 37:25-29 · 5 p’sukim · 6: 38:1-8 · 8 p’sukim · 7: 38:9-20 · 12 p’sukim · maf: 30:11-16 · 6 p’sukim · ☞ Shabbat Shekalim ☜ Haftarah for Ashkenazim: II Kings 12:1-17 · 17 p’sukim ☞ Shabbat Shekalim ☜ Haftarah for Sephardim: I Kings 7:13-26 · 14 p’sukim Shabbat Shekalim 2022 / שַׁבָּת שְׁקָלִים 5782 Shabbat before Rosh Chodesh Adar Shabbat Shekalim for Hebrew Year 5782 begins at sundown on Friday, 25 February 2022 and ends at nightfall on Saturday, 26 February 2022. This corresponds to Parashat Vayakhel. Shabbat Shekalim ("Sabbath [of] shekels" שבת שקלים) read in preparation for Purim, requests each adult male Jew contribute half of a Biblical shekel for the upkeep of the Tent of Meeting. The Torah portion Exodus 30:11-16 is read. This Shabbat takes place on the Shabbat before the 1st of the Hebrew calendar month of Adar, or on the 1st of Adar itself if it falls on Shabbat. In leap years on the Hebrew calendar, when there are two months of Adar, Shabbat Shekalim is on the Shabbat before the 1st of Adar II (or on the 1st of Adar II itself if it is Shabbat). Upcoming Services Shabbat Ma'ariv Service Friday, February 25, 2022 @ 7:30 pm Shabbat Shachrit Service Saturday, February 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 ShabbatService (February 18 & 19, 2022): 18 February 22 Erev Shabbat service (No replay available for this week) Sermon @ 19 Feb 22 Temple Sholom of Ontario D'var Torah @ 1: Hebrew School at Temple Sholom of Ontario Children's Reading Class Sunday, February 27, 2022 9:20 - 9:50 am PT First Session Sunday, February 27, 2022 10:00 - 10:40 am PT Second Session Sunday, February 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, February 27, 2022 @ 11:45am PT Fifth Module: Chapter 5 - Shabbat 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 The 26th Annual The 26th Annual Shabbat Across America and Canada is March 4, 2022! March 4, 2022!On one special night, tens of thousands of North American Jews will come together in spiritual unison with Jews across the continent and with thousands of years of tradition. Now is your chance to be counted in this campaign that encourages Jews of all backgrounds to come together and celebrate what unifies us all: The Shabbat. Due to the continued spread of the COVID-19 and heeding the recommendation of medical professionals to forego large indoor gatherings, NJOP is not planning our usual, in-person Shabbat Across America and Canada celebration in 2022. Instead, we will be inviting people to bring Shabbat Across America and Canada home, focusing on individuals, couples and families, to celebrate in their homes on March 4, 2022. Stay tuned for further details! NJOP Shabbat Across America Save the Date! Purim Carnival Sunday, March 13, 2022 9:30am – 11:30am Our Hebrew School project will be to prepare for Purim. We’ll be making groggers, masks, etc. Also… Tefillin Clinic for our pre-B’nai Mitzvot Sunday, March 13, 2022 9:30am – 11:30am We will learn this important Jewish Mitzvah, wrapping tefillin. Please join us. Purim 2022 / פּוּרִים 5782 Celebration of Jewish deliverance as told by Megilat Esther ️ Purim for Hebrew Year 5782 begins at sundown on Wednesday, 16 March 2022 and ends at nightfall on Thursday, 17 March 2022. Purim (Hebrew: פּוּרִים, Pûrîm "lots", from the word פור pur, also called the Festival of Lots) is a Jewish holiday which commemorates the saving of the Jewish people from Haman in the ancient Persian Empire, a story recorded in the Biblical Book of Esther (Megillat Esther). Magillah Reading Wednesday, March 17, 2022 7:00pm (tentative) Stay tuned for details…. 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. Shalom v'Tzelachah, Rabbi Stephen Epstein Temple Sholom of Ontario 909-983-9661 X1004 Office 951-526-4012 Mobile rabbi@templesholomofontario.org

https://youtu.be/k_q1g9vYBSE Parashat Vayakhel 5782 / פָּרָשַׁת וַיַּקְהֵל Read on 26 February 2022 / 25 Adar I 5782. Parashat Vayakhel is the 22nd weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Exodus 35:1-38:20 Vayakhel (“He Assembled”) opens as God commands the Israelites to observe the Sabbath. Moses asks for material donations for the building of the Mishkan (Tabernacle), and the people donate. A group of artisans designated by God begin building the Mishkan and its vessels. [1] Triennial year 3 1: 36:20-30 · 11 p’sukim · 2: 36:31-38 · 8 p’sukim · 3: 37:1-16 · 16 p’sukim · 4: 37:17-24 · 8 p’sukim · 5: 37:25-29 · 5 p’sukim · 6: 38:1-8 · 8 p’sukim · 7: 38:9-20 · 12 p’sukim · maf: 30:11-16 · 6 p’sukim · ☞ Shabbat Shekalim ☜ Haftarah for Ashkenazim: II Kings 12:1-17 · 17 p’sukim ☞ Shabbat Shekalim ☜ Haftarah for Sephardim: I Kings 7:13-26 · 14 p’sukim Whereas previous portions had given us Hashem’s commands and instructions to build the Mishkan or Tabernacle, here we see that those directions are carried out. The Etz Haim Humash discusses the word adanim for sockets. It notes that according to Menahem Nahum of Chernobyl, this word is similar to the word we use for Hashem or Adonai. Just as the sockets connect the upper and lower parts of the boards together, so does the Shehinah hold the upper (spiritual) and lower (material) realms together. the Israelites were generous in giving donations to use as materials to build the Tabernacle. They willingly gave their precious metal trinkets and jewelry to be used. In fact, they gave to the point that there was so much that Moses had tell them to stop, that there was enough! This is in contrast to the people donating to the building of the Golden Calf. Consider that the people thus repented their inappropriate actions with the idol by giving to the correct structure to honor Hashem. Shabbat Shekalim 2022 / שַׁבָּת שְׁקָלִים 5782 Shabbat before Rosh Chodesh Adar 🕍 Shabbat Shekalim for Hebrew Year 5782 begins at sundown on Friday, 25 February 2022 and ends at nightfall on Saturday, 26 February 2022. This corresponds to Parashat Vayakhel. Shabbat Shekalim ("Sabbath [of] shekels" שבת שקלים) read in preparation for Purim, requests each adult male Jew contribute half of a Biblical shekel for the upkeep of the Tent of Meeting. The Torah portion Exodus 30:11-16 is read. This Shabbat takes place on the Shabbat before the 1st of the Hebrew calendar month of Adar, or on the 1st of Adar itself if it falls on Shabbat. In leap years on the Hebrew calendar, when there are two months of Adar, Shabbat Shekalim is on the Shabbat before the 1st of Adar II (or on the 1st of Adar II itself if it is Shabbat).

https://www.pbs.org/video/a-long-journey-the-hidden-jews-of-the-southwest-pjxuez A one-hour film bringing to life the stories of modern-day New Mexican Catholics whose secret was their hidden Jewish roots. Includes the history of their 400-year journey from Spain through Mexico with persecution by the Inquisition, before finally settling in the Southwest. The physical journeys of these secret Jews ended in colonial times, but their internal journeys continue to this day.

-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 -Shabbat Across America -Purim & Tefillin Workshop -Purim **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. Ontario, California, USA Shabbat Times Purim Katan occurs on Tuesday, Feb 15 Candle lighting: 5:19pm on Friday, Feb 18 This week's Torah portion is Parashat Ki Tisa Havdalah (50 min): 6:28pm on Saturday, Feb 19 Powered by Hebcal Shabbat Times שבת פרשת כי תשא February 18 - י״ז אדר-א Candle lighting 5:19 Shabbat ends 6:17 72 minutes 6:51 Office Hours this week: I will be away from the office this weekend from Fri, Feb 11 - Mon, Feb 14 Monday February 14, 2022 Vacation Tuesday February 15, 2022 Vacation Thursday February 17, 2022 9:15 pm - 1:15 pm (Note different day & time.) Friday February 18, 2022 2:30 pm - 7:30 pm (Note different day & time.) Monday February 21, 2022 9:15 pm - 1:15 pm Tuesday February 22, 2022 9:15 pm - 1:15 pm (Subject to change. Please call for appointments) This week's 10-Minute Torah (February 19, 2022): "Parashat Ki Tisa" 5782 https://youtu.be/3SkVuFL3sMc Adult Torah Study Class Next Session: Tuesday, February 21 at 7:30 pm PT Parashat Ki Tisa 5782 / פָּרָשַׁת כִּי תִשָּׂא Read on 19 February 2022 / 18 Adar I 5782. Parashat Ki Tisa is the 21st weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Exodus 30:11-34:35 https://tikkun.io/#/r/2-30-11 Ki-Tisa (“When You Elevate”) opens as God tells Moses to collect a half-shekel donation from all Israelites and to anoint the Mishkan (Tabernacle), its vessels, and the priests. The Israelites worship the golden calf and Moses breaks the tablets. Moses beseeches God to forgive, and returns with a second set of tablets. [1] Triennial year 3 1: 33:12-16 · 5 p’sukim · 2: 33:17-23 · 7 p’sukim · 3: 34:1-9 · 9 p’sukim · 4: 34:10-17 · 8 p’sukim · 5: 34:18-21 · 4 p’sukim · 6: 34:22-26 · 5 p’sukim · 7: 34:27-35 · 9 p’sukim · maf: 34:33-35 · 3 p’sukim · Haftarah for Ashkenazim: I Kings 18:1-39 · 39 p’sukim Haftarah for Sephardim: I Kings 18:20-39 · 20 p’sukim Upcoming Services Shabbat Ma'ariv Service Friday, February 18, 2022 @ 7:30 pm Shabbat Shachrit Service Saturday, February 19, 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 ShabbatService (February 11 & 12, 2022): 11 February 22 Erev Shabbat service (No replay available for this week) Sermon @ 12 Feb 22 Temple Sholom of Ontario was live for Shabbat Tetzaveh today https://www.facebook.com/TempleSholomofOntario/videos/1156256361788397 D'var Torah @ 1:22:57 Hebrew School at Temple Sholom of Ontario (No classes Feb 13 as I will be on vacation. No classes on Feb 20 in honor of President's Day weekend) Children's Reading Class Sunday, February 27, 2022 9:20 - 9:50 am PT First Session Sunday, February 27, 2022 10:00 - 10:40 am PT Second Session Sunday, February 27, 2022 10:50 - 11:30 am PT Hebrew school is starting up again 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, February 20, 2022 @ 11:45am PT Third Module: Chapter 4 - Holidays 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 The 26th Annual Shabbat Across America and Canada is March 4, 2022! On one special night, tens of thousands of North American Jews will come together in spiritual unison with Jews across the continent and with thousands of years of tradition. Now is your chance to be counted in this campaign that encourages Jews of all backgrounds to come together and celebrate what unifies us all: The Shabbat. Due to the continued spread of the COVID-19 and heeding the recommendation of medical professionals to forego large indoor gatherings, NJOP is not planning our usual, in-person Shabbat Across America and Canada celebration in 2022. Instead, we will be inviting people to bring Shabbat Across America and Canada home, focusing on individuals, couples and families, to celebrate in their homes on March 4, 2022. Stay tuned for further details! NJOP Shabbat Across America Save the Date! Purim Carnival Sunday, March 13, 2022 9:30am – 11:30am Our Hebrew School project will be to prepare for Purim. We’ll be making groggers, masks, etc. Also… Tefillin Clinic for our pre-B’nai Mitzvot Sunday, March 13, 2022 9:30am – 11:30am We will learn this important Jewish Mitzvah, wrapping tefillin. Please join us. Purim 2022 / פּוּרִים 5782 Celebration of Jewish deliverance as told by Megilat Esther 🎭️📜 Purim for Hebrew Year 5782 begins at sundown on Wednesday, 16 March 2022 and ends at nightfall on Thursday, 17 March 2022. Purim (Hebrew: פּוּרִים, Pûrîm "lots", from the word פור pur, also called the Festival of Lots) is a Jewish holiday which commemorates the saving of the Jewish people from Haman in the ancient Persian Empire, a story recorded in the Biblical Book of Esther (Megillat Esther). Magilla Reading Wednesday, March 17, 2022 7:00pm (tentative) Stay tuned for details…. 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https://youtu.be/3SkVuFL3sMc Parashat Ki Tisa 5782 / פָּרָשַׁת כִּי תִשָּׂא Read on 19 February 2022 / 18 Adar I 5782. Parashat Ki Tisa is the 21st weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Exodus 30:11-34:35 https://tikkun.io/#/r/2-30-11 Ki-Tisa (“When You Elevate”) opens as God tells Moses to collect a half-shekel donation from all Israelites and to anoint the Mishkan (Tabernacle), its vessels, and the priests. The Israelites worship the golden calf and Moses breaks the tablets. Moses beseeches God to forgive, and returns with a second set of tablets. [1] Triennial year 3 1: 33:12-16 · 5 p’sukim · 2: 33:17-23 · 7 p’sukim · 3: 34:1-9 · 9 p’sukim · 4: 34:10-17 · 8 p’sukim · 5: 34:18-21 · 4 p’sukim · 6: 34:22-26 · 5 p’sukim · 7: 34:27-35 · 9 p’sukim · maf: 34:33-35 · 3 p’sukim · Haftarah for Ashkenazim: I Kings 18:1-39 · 39 p’sukim Haftarah for Sephardim: I Kings 18:20-39 · 20 p’sukim An interesting question arises from the incident of the Golden Calf regarding the flow of events in the Torah. First, Jethro, Moses’ father-in-law, shows up with Moses’ wife and sons, acknowledges the Exodus and proclaims the Oneness of Hashem as the true G-d. Then, Moses ascends Mt. Sinai to receive the Ten Commandments. Moses then discusses with Israel other important commandments regarding respecting others’ properties including respect and fair treatment for indentured servants and payment for property damage. Following that are instructions for construction of the Mishkan (Tabernacle) and its furniture, and clothing for the High Priest and his other priests. Now, about three portions later, Moses is still on Mt Sinai with Hashem. The people believe that Moses is not coming back and in a fit of panic, demand an idol who will protect them and see them through to the promised land. Moses now descends with the Ten Commandments, chastises the people involved in the incident and then returns back up the mountain. 3000 people are killed who engaged in idol worship. The question arises: Since the people had not yet received the Ten Commandments and especially the second which prohibits idols and other gods, why were they punished? By the way, there is also the issue that it would definitely appear that events discussed in Torah don’t necessarily follow a chronological pattern. A possible answer might start to be found in Exo 32:8 in which Hashem states that “They have been quick to turn aside from the way (“commandments”/tzivitim) that I enjoined upon them”…. What commandments are those? Consider that Abraham made a covenant with G-d. Since then, we Hebrews have been commanded to accept that covenant by the Brit Meilah or circumcision. So yes, there had been an arrangement is place for about 350 years already. Consider also that the Israelites (descendants of Jacob) were given commandments on observing the Pesach offering, a sign of freedom and yet another agreement with Hashem that is to be observed for all future generations. So, yes, there was that relationship between Israel and Hashem already in place. Consider that these commandments that Israel receives in the Wilderness is an exposition and clarification on what is technically already in place. Therefore, the punishment of the Golden Calf is justified.