Search Results

10-Minute Torah on YouTube Shavuot for Hebrew Year 5785 begins in the Diaspora at sundown on  Sunday, 1 June 2025  and ends at nightfall on  Tuesday, 3 June 2025 . The festival of Shavuot (or Shavuos, in Ashkenazi usage; Shabhuʿoth in Classical and Mizrahi Hebrew Hebrew: שבועות, lit. “Weeks”) is a Jewish holiday that occurs on the sixth day of the Hebrew month of Sivan (late May or early June). Shavuot commemorates the anniversary of the day G-d gave the Torah to the entire Israelite nation assembled at Mount Sinai, although the association between the giving of the Torah (Matan Torah) and Shavuot is not explicit in the Biblical text. The holiday is one of the Shalosh Regalim, the three Biblical pilgrimage festivals. It marks the conclusion of the Counting of the Omer.   The tradition of eating dairy on Shavuot, a Jewish holiday commemorating the giving of the Torah, is multifaceted and rooted in various interpretations and symbolic associations. Here's a breakdown of some key reasons:  1. Biblical descriptions of the promised land, "flowing with milk and honey," connect dairy to the land Israel. The Torah itself is likened to milk and honey, providing spiritual nourishment, further associating dairy with Torah study.  2. Some traditions suggest that because the Torah was given on Shabbat, animals could not be slaughtered, leading to the consumption of dairy. Dairy consumption is seen as a way to honor the Torah's revelation on a day of rest.  3. Dairy products, especially milk, are associated with purity and nourishment, reflecting the Torah's role in refining the Jewish people.  Shavuot I / שָׁבוּעוֹת א׳ Monday, 2 June 2025 / 6 Sivan 5785 Torah Portion:  Exodus 19:1-20:23 ;  Numbers 28:26-31 1:  Exodus 19:1-6   · 6 p’sukim   ·    2:  Exodus 19:7-13   · 7 p’sukim   ·    3:  Exodus 19:14-19   · 6 p’sukim   ·    4:  Exodus 19:20-20:14   · 20 p’sukim   ·    5:  Exodus 20:15-23   · 9 p’sukim   ·    maf:  Numbers 28:26-31   · 6 p’sukim   ·    Haftarah:  Ezekiel 1:1-28 ,  3:12   · 29 p’sukim Shavuot commemorates Israel receiving the Torah.  In a sense, Pesach and Shavuot are one long festival connected by the counting of the Omer.  This marks the time that we left Egypt to arriving at the foot of Mt. Sinai seven weeks later. Soncino Chumash: pp. 290 - 301; p. 696 Artscroll Chumash:  pp. 400 - 415; p. 892     Shavuot II / שָׁבוּעוֹת ב׳ Tuesday, 3 June 2025 / 7 Sivan 5785   Megillah 1:  Ruth 1:1-22   · 22 p’sukim 2:  Ruth 2:1-23   · 23 p’sukim 3:  Ruth 3:1-18   · 18 p’sukim 4:  Ruth 4:1-22   · 22 p’sukim We read the Book of Ruth on Shavuot because it occurred between the barley harvest and wheat harvest, corresponding to Shavuot; since her conversion was her accepting the covenant with Hashem as was the Israelites accepting Torah; and since she is the ancestress of King David, Shavuot is considered his yorzheit.     Torah Portion:  Deuteronomy 15:19-16:17 ;  Numbers 28:26-31 1:  Deuteronomy 15:19-23  · 5 p’sukim   2:  Deuteronomy 16:1-3  · 3 p’sukim   3:  Deuteronomy 16:4-8  · 5 p’sukim   4:  Deuteronomy 16:9-12  · 4 p’sukim   5:  Deuteronomy 16:13-17  · 5 p’sukim   maf:  Numbers 28:26-31  · 6 p’sukim    Haftarah:  Habakkuk 3:1-19   · 19 p’sukim   For the second day of Shavuot that this year occurs on Shabbat, we review commandments of the first born and of kindness and generosity. Since the first born were spared during the tenth plague, Hashem requires special consideration from our first born.  We also review the remission of debts during the Sh’mittah year as a connection to the wealth we took from Egypt upon our leaving for the many years of servitude.   Soncino Chumash: pp. 814 – 818; p. 696 Artscroll Chumash:  pp. 1018 - 1023; p. 892       Shavuot 2023 / שָׁבוּעוֹת 5783 Festival de las Semanas ⛰️🌸 Shavuot para el año hebreo 5783 comienza en la diáspora al atardecer del jueves 25 de mayo de 2023 y termina al anochecer del sábado 27 de mayo de 2023.   La festividad de Shavuot (o Shavuos, en el uso asquenazí; Shabhuʿoth en hebreo clásico y mizrají: שבועות, literalmente "Semanas") es una festividad judía que se celebra el sexto día del mes hebreo de Sivan (finales de mayo o principios de junio). Shavuot conmemora el aniversario del día en que Di-s entregó la Torá a toda la nación israelita reunida en el Monte Sinaí, aunque la asociación entre la entrega de la Torá (Matán Torá) y Shavuot no está explícita en el texto bíblico. La fiesta es uno de los Shalosh Regalim, los tres festivales de peregrinación bíblica. Marca la conclusión de la cuenta del Omer. La tradición de consumir lácteos en Shavuot, festividad judía que conmemora la entrega de la Torá, es multifacética y se basa en diversas interpretaciones y asociaciones simbólicas. A continuación, se detallan algunas razones clave: 1. Las descripciones bíblicas de la tierra prometida, "que mana leche y miel", conectan los lácteos con la tierra de Israel. La propia Torá se compara con la leche y la miel, proporcionando alimento espiritual, lo que vincula aún más los lácteos con el estudio de la Torá. 2. Algunas tradiciones sugieren que, dado que la Torá se entregaba en Shabat, no se podía sacrificar animales, lo que llevó al consumo de lácteos. El consumo de lácteos se considera una forma de honrar la revelación de la Torá en un día de descanso. 3. Los productos lácteos, especialmente la leche, se asocian con la pureza y la nutrición, lo que refleja el papel de la Torá en la refinación del pueblo judío.   Shavuot I / שָׁבוּעוֹת א׳ Lunes, 2 de junio de 2025 / 6 Sivan 5785 Porción de la Torá: Éxodo 19:1-20:23; Números 28:26-31 1: Éxodo 19:1-6 · 6 p'sukim · 2: Éxodo 19:7-13 · 7 p'sukim · 3: Éxodo 19:14-19 · 6 p'sukim · 4: Éxodo 19:20-20:14 · 20 p'sukim · 5: Éxodo 20:15-23 · 9 p'sukim · maf: Números 28:26-31 · 6 p’sukim · Haftará: Ezequiel 1:1-28, 3:12 · 29 p'sukim Shavuot conmemora que Israel recibió la Torá. En cierto sentido, Pesaj y Shavuot son una fiesta larga conectada por la cuenta del Omer. Esto marca el momento en que salimos de Egipto para llegar al pie del monte Sinaí siete semanas después.   Shavuot II / שָׁבechza ב׳ Martes, 3 de junio de 2025/7 Sivan 5784   Meguilá 1: Rut 1:1-22 · 22 p'sukim 2: Rut 2:1-23 · 23 p'sukim 3: Rut 3:1-18 · 18 p'sukim 4: Rut 4:1-22 · 22 p'sukim Leemos el Libro de Rut en Shavuot porque ocurrió entre la cosecha de cebada y la cosecha de trigo, correspondiente a Shavuot; ya que su conversión fue su aceptación del pacto con Hashem al igual que los israelitas aceptaron la Torá; y dado que ella es la antepasada del rey David, Shavuot se considera su yorzheit.     PORción de la Torá: Deuteronomio 15: 19-16: 17; Números 28: 26-31 1: Deuteronomio 15: 19-23 · 5 P’sukim 2: Deuteronomio 16: 1-3 · 3 P’sukim 3: Deuteronomio 16: 4-8 · 5 P’sukim 4: Deuteronomio 16: 9-12 · 4 P’sukim 5: Deuteronomio 16: 13-17 · 5 P’sukim MAF: Números 28: 26-31 · 6 P’sukim Haftarah: Habacuc 3: 1-19 · 19 P’sukim   Para el segundo día de Shavuot que este año ocurre en Shabat, revisamos los mandamientos de los primeros nacidos y de la amabilidad y la generosidad. Dado que los primogénitos se salvaron durante la décima peste, Hashem requiere una consideración especial de nuestro primogénito. También revisamos la remisión de deudas durante el año de sh’Mittah como una conexión con la riqueza que tomamos de Egipto al partir por los muchos años de servidumbre.

10-Minute Torah on YouTube Parashat Bamidbar is the 34th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion:  Numbers 1:1-4:20 Numbers One: One (Three:One) to Four: Twenty Bamidbar (“In The Desert”) is the first Torah portion in the Book of Numbers. It describes God's command to take a census and details the camping formation of the Israelites in the desert. It also begins to enumerate the responsibilities of the Levites when transporting the Mishkan (Tabernacle).  [1] Triennial year 3 1:  3:14-20  · 7 p’sukim   2:  3:21-26  · 6 p’sukim   3:  3:27-39  · 13 p’sukim   4:  3:40-43  · 4 p’sukim   5:  3:44-51  · 8 p’sukim   6:  4:1-10  · 10 p’sukim   7:  4:11-20  · 10 p’sukim   maf:  4:17-20  · 4 p’sukim   Haftarah:  Hosea 2:1-22  · 22 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah   Sefaria    OU Torah    Rabbi Sacks z”l    Jewish Theological Seminary Hertz Chumash: pp. 576 – 580 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 567 – 580) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 738 – 6747 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 726 – 747) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 779 – 785 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 768 – 785)   We start the new of Bamidbar or “Numbers”. While the last two books showed the development of this new practice of monotheism, which would become the Judaism we know today, we now see various interactions of our ancestors while in the desert.  We start out with a new census, hence the moniker, “Numbers”, of all men of fighting age, twenty to fifty.   The bulk of the portion enumerates how many available warriors were available from each tribe, and who the leaders of those respective tribes were. Our triennial portion discusses the three clans of the Levites and their count.  It also discusses their respective duties in transporting and caring for the categories of the pieces of the Tabernacle.   We’ve discussed the relevance of studying issues and conditions of our ancestors that no longer exist.  Since there is no Temple which precludes offerings and the roles of the Cohenim and Levites , does it make sense to devote so much time understanding and acknowledging it?   Consider that yes, we should indeed recognize the importance of how our ancestors worshipped and served Hashem.  Not only does it address our legacy, but it is important to remember our heritage the same way we remember the Exodus during Passover.  This keeps us anchored with our past and builds a foundation for our present.    Consider also that while our method of worship has changed, our principles still remain.  Judaism is about acknowledging a G-d who created all of us as brothers and sisters and worshipping Him reminds us to respect each other.  Our ancestors set the stage for that and we honor them by continuing our practice.   Let us not forget this.     Parashá Bamidbar 5785 / פָּרָשַׁת בְּמִדְבַּר 31 de mayo de 2025 / 4 de Siván de 5785 Treinta y uno, veinte y veinticinco de mayo / Cuatro de Siván, cincuenta y siete, ochenta y cinco   Parashá Bamidbar es la trigésima cuarta porción semanal de la Torá en el ciclo anual judío de lectura de la Torá. Porción de la Torá: Números 1:1-4:20 Números Uno: Uno (Tres: Uno) a Cuatro: Veinte Bamidbar (“En el desierto”) es la primera porción de la Torá en el Libro de los Números. Describe el mandato divino de realizar un censo y detalla la formación del campamento de los israelitas en el desierto. También comienza a enumerar las responsabilidades de los levitas al transportar el Mishkán (Tabernáculo). [1] Tercer año trienal 1: 3:14-20 · 7 p’sukim 2: 3:21-26 · 6 p’sukim 3: 3:27-39 · 13 p’sukim 4: 3:40-43 · 4 p’sukim 5: 3:44-51 · 8 p’sukim 6: 4:1-10 · 10 p’sukim 7: 4:11-20 · 10 p’sukim maf: 4:17-20 · 4 p’sukim Haftará: Oseas 2:1-22 · 22 p’sukim Comentario y Divrei Torá Sefaria OU Torá Rabino Sacks z”l Seminario Teológico Judío Hertz Chumash: págs. 576 – 580 Año Trienal 3 (Kriyah completa, págs. 567-580) Artscroll Chumash: págs. 738-6747 Año Trienal 3 (Kriyah completa, págs. 726-747) Etz Jaim Chumash: págs. 779-785 Año Trienal 3 (Kriyah completa, págs. 768-785)   Comenzamos el nuevo Bamidbar o “Números”. Si bien los dos últimos libros mostraron el desarrollo de esta nueva práctica monoteísta, que se convertiría en el judaísmo que conocemos hoy, ahora vemos diversas interacciones de nuestros antepasados ​​en el desierto. Comenzamos con un nuevo censo, de ahí el nombre de “Números”, de todos los hombres en edad de combate, de veinte a cincuenta años.   La mayor parte de la porción enumera cuántos guerreros estaban disponibles en cada tribu y quiénes eran los líderes de cada una. Nuestro trienal Esta porción habla de los tres clanes de los levitas y su conteo. También aborda sus respectivas responsabilidades en el transporte y cuidado de las categorías de las piezas del Tabernáculo.   Hemos hablado de la relevancia de estudiar los problemas y las condiciones de nuestros antepasados ​​que ya no existen. Dado que no hay Templo, lo cual impide las ofrendas y los roles de los Cohenim y los levitas, ¿tiene sentido dedicar tanto tiempo a comprenderlo y reconocerlo?   Consideren que sí, debemos reconocer la importancia de cómo nuestros antepasados ​​adoraron y sirvieron a Hashem. No solo aborda nuestro legado, sino que es importante recordar nuestra herencia de la misma manera que recordamos el Éxodo durante Pésaj. Esto nos mantiene anclados en nuestro pasado y construye una base para nuestro presente.   Consideren también que, si bien nuestro método de adoración ha cambiado, nuestros principios siguen vigentes. El judaísmo se trata de reconocer a un Dios que nos creó a todos como hermanos y hermanas, y adorarlo nos recuerda que debemos respetarnos mutuamente. Nuestros antepasados ​​sentaron las bases para eso y los honramos al continuar nuestra práctica.   No lo olvidemos.

www.templesholomofontario.org Calendar This is an overview of upcoming events. Details of each event are below Sunday, 11 May 2025- Mother's Day. No school. Honor your mother. Thursday, 15 May 2025-Judaic Studies Friday & Saturday, 16 & 17 May 2025-Shabbat Services Sunday, 18 May 2025-In Person Religious School (?) & Adult Hebrew 2 Thursday, 22 May 2025-Judaic Studies Friday & Saturday, 23 & 24 May 2025-Shabbat Services Sunday & Monday, 25 & 26 May 2025- Memorial Day Weekend Thursday, 29 May 2025-Judaic Studies Friday & Saturday, 30 & 31 May 2025-Shabbat Services Sunday, 1 June 2025   9:00am - 1:30pm (In Person Religious School 10:00am - 12:00pm & Adult Hebrew Class 12:00pm - 1:00pm) Monday, 2 June - Tuesday, 3 June 2025   1:00pm - 7:30pm (Shavuot Shacharit Services @ 9:30am - 12:10pm) For your convenience, w e offer Zelle for payments and donations! Use this email: treasurer@templesholomofontario.org Please note what the payment is for. Thank you. *For your information, I have included below my schedule, including office hours for the next two weeks and specific classes in which I am involved.   **For your convenience and information, Zoom links will be provided in separate emails for security purposes.   ***I continue to update our Mi Sheberach מי שברך  list for those in need of healing. For your convenience, I am attaching this revised list to this email that only goes to members of Temple Sholom of Ontario . Thank you Going forward, I am planning on conducting Hebrew School from my office and making Sunday an office day when applicable to be more available. Sunday, 11 May  2025   Mother's Day. Friday, 16 May 2025      1:00pm - 7:30pm ( Shabbat Service @ 7:30pm ) Sunday, 18 May  2025      9:00am - 1:30pm (In Person Religious School 9:30am - 12:00pm & Adult Hebrew 2 12:00pm - 1:00pm ) Friday, 23 May 2025      1:00pm - 7:30pm ( Shabbat Service @ 7:30pm ) Sunday, 25 May  2025      9:00am - 1:30pm Memorial Day Weekend Friday, 30 May 2025      1:00pm - 7:30pm ( Shabbat Service @ 7:30pm ) Sunday, 1 June  2025      9:00am - 1:30pm (In Person Religious School 10:00am - 12:00pm & Adult Hebrew Class 12:00pm - 1:00pm) Monday, 2 June - Tuesday, 3 June 2025      1:00pm - 7:30pm (Shavuot Shacharit Services @ 9:30am - 12:10pm) (Subject to change. Please call for appointments) Parashat Emor 5785 / פָּרָשַׁת אֱמוֹר 17 May 2025 / 19 Iyyar 5785 10-Minute Torah on YouTube Last Friday Night's Sermon (9 May 2025) Thursday, May 15 2025 @ 7:30pm Shabbat Times for Ontario, California, USA 🕯️ Candle lighting  / הדלקת נרות Friday, May 16 ⋅ 7:31 pm ✨ Havdalah  (50 min) / הבדלה - 50 דקות Saturday, May 17 ⋅ 8:29 pm Powered by Hebcal Shabbat Times Upcoming Services Shabbat Ma'ariv Service Friday, May 16, 2025 @ 7:30 pm Shabbat Shacharit / שַׁבָּת Saturday, May 17, 2025  @ 9:30 am   Shabbat Zoom Links sent in a separate email Friday afternoon.    Please reply if you do not receive them. We are now incorporating guitar accompaniment with our Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv Parashat Emor 5785 / פָּרָשַׁת אֱמוֹר 17 May 2025 / 19 Iyyar 5785 Parashat Emor is the 31st weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion Triennial year 3:  Leviticus 23:23-24:23 1:  23:23-25  · 3 p’sukim   2:  23:26-32  · 7 p’sukim   3:  23:33-44  · 12 p’sukim   4:  24:1-4  · 4 p’sukim   5:  24:5-9  · 5 p’sukim   6:  24:10-12  · 3 p’sukim   7:  24:13-23  · 11 p’sukim   maf:  24:21-23  · 3 p’sukim   Haftarah:  Ezekiel 44:15-31  · 17 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah   Sefaria    OU Torah    Rabbi Sacks z”l    Jewish Theological Seminary     Hertz Chumash: pp. 522 – 528 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 513 – 528) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 624 – 635 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 608 – 635) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 727 – 733 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 717 – 733) Hebrew School at Temple Sholom of Ontario   Zoom Religious School: No school on May 11 to honor Mother's Day Next session will be Sunday, May 18 @ 10:00am - 11:30am (May be in person) First session: 10:00am - 10:40am Hebrew and Prayers Second session: 10:50am - 11:30am Torah, Prophets, Holidays  We are planning on a more consistent schedule.  We will have our in-person learning on the first weekend of the month.  The other 3 or 4 weeks will be on Zoom and consist of Hebrew instruction and Torah learning.  We will also discuss the holidays as they come up and other topics, like prophets. Adult Hebrew Course Next phase coming soon. Stay tuned! Preparing for monitoring the weekly Torah Reading with the NJOP Hebrew Crash Course Memorial Day Monday, May 26 Memorial Day on May 26 conjures images of hamburgers, hot dogs, swimming pools, and summertime for many Americans . But the last Monday in May serves, most importantly, as a time to honor those who died while fighting in the U.S. Armed Forces. It's a holiday steeped in somber American history and tradition. Shavuot 2025 / שָׁבוּעוֹת 5785 Festival of Weeks ⛰️🌸 Shavuot for Hebrew Year 5785 begins in the Diaspora at sundown on Sunday, 1 June 2025 and ends at nightfall on Tuesday, 3 June 2025 . The festival of Shavuot (or Shavuos, in Ashkenazi usage; Shabhuʿoth in Classical and Mizrahi Hebrew Hebrew: שבועות, lit. “Weeks”) is a Jewish holiday that occurs on the sixth day of the Hebrew month of Sivan (late May or early June). Shavuot commemorates the anniversary of the day G-d gave the Torah to the entire Israelite nation assembled at Mount Sinai, although the association between the giving of the Torah (Matan Torah) and Shavuot is not explicit in the Biblical text. The holiday is one of the Shalosh Regalim, the three Biblical pilgrimage festivals. It marks the conclusion of the Counting of the Omer.  Candle lighting  / הדלקת נרות Sunday,  June 1 ⋅ 7:42 pm   Candle lighting  / הדלקת נרות Friday,  June 2 ⋅ 8:41 pm   Havdalah  (50 min) / הבדלה - 50 דקות Saturday,  June 3 ⋅ 8:42 pm Powered by   Hebcal Shabbat Times Upcoming Services Shavuot Ma'ariv Service Sunday, June 1, 2025 @ 7:30 pm (?) Shavuot Shacharit I Monday, June 2, 2025 @ 9:30 am   Shavuot Shacharit II Tuesday, June 3, 2025 @ 9:30 am   Shavuot I / שָׁבוּעוֹת א׳ Monday, 2 June 2025 / 6 Sivan 5785 Torah Portion:  Exodus 19:1-20:23 ;  Numbers 28:26-31 1:  Exodus 19:1-6   · 6 p’sukim   2:  Exodus 19:7-13   · 7 p’sukim   3:  Exodus 19:14-19   · 6 p’sukim   4:  Exodus 19:20-20:14   · 20 p’sukim   5:  Exodus 20:15-23   · 9 p’sukim   maf:  Numbers 28:26-31   · 6 p’sukim   Haftarah:  Ezekiel 1:1-28 ,  3:12   · 29 p’sukim Shavuot II / שָׁבוּעוֹת ב׳ Tuesday, 3 June 2025 / 7 Sivan 5785 Torah Portion:  Deuteronomy 15:19-16:17 ;  Numbers 28:26-31 ;  Ruth 1:1-4:22 1:  Deuteronomy 15:19-23   · 5 p’sukim   2:  Deuteronomy 16:1-3   · 3 p’sukim   3:  Deuteronomy 16:4-8   · 5 p’sukim   4:  Deuteronomy 16:9-12   · 4 p’sukim   5:  Deuteronomy 16:13-17   · 5 p’sukim   maf:  Numbers 28:26-31   · 6 p’sukim   Haftarah for Ashkenazim:  Habakkuk 3:1-19   · 19 p’sukim Haftarah for Sephardim:  Habakkuk 2:20-3:19   · 20 p’sukim Megillah 1:  Ruth 1:1-22   · 22 p’sukim 2:  Ruth 2:1-23   · 23 p’sukim 3:  Ruth 3:1-18   · 18 p’sukim 4:  Ruth 4:1-22   · 22 p’sukim https://goldendreidle.com/ We are conveniently located in Tustin, Orange County, across the street from the OC Kosher Market . The Golden Dreidle has the most extensive collection of Jewish Wedding Gifts, Groom's Mazel Tov Glasses, Tallits, Kiddush Cups, Jewish Wedding Mezuzahs, Chuppah .. * 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.

10-Minute Torah on YouTube Parashat Behar-Bechukotai is the 32nd and 33rd (Thirty-second & Thirty-third) weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion:  Leviticus 25:1-27:34 Leviticus Twenty-five, One (Twenty-seven, One) to Twenty-seven, Thirty-Four Behar (“On The Mountain”) details the laws of the sabbatical year (Shemita), when working the land is prohibited and debts are forgiven. It also sets out laws of indentured servitude and of the Jubilee year (Yovel), when property reverts to its original ownership. Bechukotai (“In My Laws”) is the final Torah portion in the Book of Leviticus. It begins describing blessings that follow obedience to God's laws and curses that come with desecration of them. It ends with laws of vows and consecration of people and property.  [1] Triennial year 3 1:  27:1-4  · 4 p’sukim   2:  27:5-8  · 4 p’sukim   3:  27:9-15  · 7 p’sukim   4:  27:16-21  · 6 p’sukim   5:  27:22-25  · 4 p’sukim   6:  27:26-28  · 3 p’sukim   7:  27:29-34  · 6 p’sukim   maf:  27:32-34  · 3 p’sukim   Haftarah:  Jeremiah 16:19-17:14  · 17 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah   Sefaria    OU Torah    Rabbi Sacks z”l    Jewish Theological Seminary Hertz Chumash: pp. 547 – 550 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 531 – 550) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 718 – 723 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 696 – 723) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 753 – 757  Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 738 – 757)   This second parashat of our double portion, Bechukotai , contains the Tochacha , “Warning” or “Admonition”. In contrast to the section of the Ten Commandments, which is not in the first third of the parashat and would not otherwise be read, many sages recommend reading the whole portion during Triennial Year One so as to include it.  It’s that important. The Tochacha  gives us dire consequences of not fulfilling the commandments that Hashem gave us as our covenant with Him.  Consider that this is especially appropriate in the sequence of what comes next.  These would be vows of contributions to the Temple based on a person’s productive worth based on age categories, which ends the book of Leviticus.  A man between the ages of twenty and fifty is very productive in terms of the work he does in contract to a female baby aged zero to five, who is completely dependent on those around her. Consider as well, that when we have tragedies or severe warnings in the Torah, many times it is followed by a path to redemption.  One commentary might be that a way to prevent falling out of grace with G-d is to be generous to the Temple, its ministers, and our spiritual venue in general.  Another reminder in the vein of mezuzah and tefillin. In today’s world, we can interpret this as giving tzedakah to our synagogues and Jewish agencies that support our people.   Parashat Behar-Bejukotai 5785 / פָּרָשַׁת בְּהַר־בְּחֻקֹּתַי 24 de mayo de 2025 / 26 de Iar de 5785 Veinticuatro de mayo, Veinticinco / Veintiséis de Iar, Cincuenta y siete, Ochenta y cinco Parashat Behar-Bejukotai es la trigésima segunda y trigésima tercera porción semanal de la Torá en el ciclo anual judío de lectura de la Torá. Parashá: Levítico 25:1-27:34 Levítico Veinticinco, Uno (Veintisiete, Uno) a Veintisiete, Treinta y Cuatro Behar (“En el Monte”) detalla las leyes del año sabático (Shemitá), cuando se prohíbe trabajar la tierra y se perdonan las deudas. También establece las leyes de la servidumbre por contrato y del año jubilar (Yovel), cuando la propiedad vuelve a su dueño original. Bejukotai (“En Mis Leyes”) es la última parashá del Libro de Levítico. Comienza describiendo las bendiciones que siguen a la obediencia a las leyes de Dios y las maldiciones que conlleva su profanación. Termina con las leyes de los votos y la consagración de personas y propiedades. [1]   Tercer año trienal 1: 27:1-4 · 4 p’sukim 2: 27:5-8 · 4 p’sukim 3: 27:9-15 · 7 p’sukim 4: 27:16-21 · 6 p’sukim 5: 27:22-25 · 4 p’sukim 6: 27:26-28 · 3 p’sukim 7: 27:29-34 · 6 p’sukim maf: 27:32-34 · 3 p’sukim   Haftará: Jeremías 16:19-17:14 · 17 p’sukim Comentario y Divrei Torá Sefaria OU Torá Rabino Sacks z”l Seminario Teológico Judío   Hertz Jumash: Págs. 547 – 550 Año Trienal 3 (Kriyá completa, págs. 531 – 550) Artscroll Jumash: págs. 718 – 723 Año Trienal 3 (Kriyá completa, págs. 696 – 723) Etz Jaim Jumash: págs. 753 – 757 Año Trienal 3 (Kriyá completa, págs. 738 – 757)   Esta segunda parashá de nuestra doble porción, Bejukotai, contiene la Tojajá, “Advertencia” o “Advertencia”. A diferencia de la sección de los Diez Mandamientos, que no se encuentra en el primer tercio de la parashá y de otro modo no se leería, muchos sabios recomiendan leer la porción completa durante el Año Trienal Uno para incluirla. Es así de importante. La Tojajá nos presenta las graves consecuencias de no cumplir los mandamientos que Hashem nos dio como nuestro pacto con Él. Consideren que esto es especialmente apropiado en la secuencia que sigue. Estos serían votos de contribuciones al Templo basados ​​en el valor productivo de una persona según su edad, con lo que concluye el libro de Levítico. Un hombre de entre veinte y cincuenta años es muy productivo en cuanto al trabajo que realiza en relación con una bebé de cero a cinco años, quien depende completamente de quienes la rodean.   Consideren también que cuando nos encontramos con tragedias o advertencias severas en la Torá, muchas veces esto va seguido de un camino hacia la redención. Un comentario podría ser que una forma de evitar caer en desgracia ante Dios es ser generoso con el Templo, sus ministros y nuestro lugar espiritual en general. Otro recordatorio similar a la mezuzá y los tefilín.   En el mundo actual, podemos interpretar esto como dar tzedaká a nuestras sinagogas y agencias judías que apoyan a nuestro pueblo.

10-Minute Torah on YouTube Parashat Emor is the 31st weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion:  Leviticus 21:1-24:23 Emor (“Say”) opens with laws regulating priestly behavior, working in the Mishkan (Tabernacle), and consuming sacrifices and priestly food. It describes the biblical holidays of Passover, Shavuot, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and Sukkot, and ends with a story about a blasphemer and his punishment.  [1] Triennial year 3 1:  23:23-25  · 3 p’sukim   2:  23:26-32  · 7 p’sukim   3:  23:33-44  · 12 p’sukim   4:  24:1-4  · 4 p’sukim   5:  24:5-9  · 5 p’sukim   6:  24:10-12  · 3 p’sukim   7:  24:13-23  · 11 p’sukim   maf:  24:21-23  · 3 p’sukim   Haftarah:  Ezekiel 44:15-31  · 17 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah   Sefaria    OU Torah    Rabbi Sacks z”l    Jewish Theological Seminary     Hertz Chumash: pp. 522 – 528 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 513 – 528) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 624 – 635 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 608 – 635) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 727 – 733 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 717 – 733)   We have a discussion of the appearance of the High Priest and other priests and how it need to be immaculate.  People have questioned why blemishes and handicaps would disqualify a priest from officiating.  Probably the most plausible and evident answer is that people would be focused on that aberration rather than paying attention to the service. We also have another discussion of the yearly cycle of holidays.  This occurs every so often in the Torah mostly as a reminder.  Notice that these mo’adim , or “times to meet”, coincide with agricultural events—planting and harvests.  Not only does this serve a notice but also more importantly to remind us that our earthly largess is dependent on Hashem. Finally, we have an incident in which two people, an Israelite and one whose father was Israelite but his mother was not, get into a fight and the latter blasphemed Hashem. He was brought before Moses who, with the counsel of Hashem, pronounced capital punishment. Some may question the severity of the sentence.  In order to understand this, we need to look deeper into Torah.  Torah is, at times, frugal in its discussion and doesn’t elaborate much.  Some have suggested that this is so we can analyze and thus evolve spiritually.  The rabbis have said that capital punishment requires a very stringent process. First, a person must be warned.  Then two witnesses must testify that the person was warned and proceeded anyway.  Then it is the lesser Sanhedrin, the court of twenty-three, that would sentence.  Torah may be severe at times, but it is always fair. Parashá Emor 5785 / פָּרָשַׁת אֱמוֹר 17 de mayo de 2025 / 19 de Iyar de 5785 Parashá Emor es la 31.ª porción semanal de la Torá en el ciclo anual judío de lectura de la Torá. Parashá: Levítico 21:1-24:23 Emor (“Di”) comienza con las leyes que regulan la conducta sacerdotal, el trabajo en el Mishkán (Tabernáculo) y el consumo de sacrificios y alimentos sacerdotales. Describe las festividades bíblicas de Pésaj, Shavuot, Rosh Hashaná, Yom Kipur y Sucot, y termina con la historia de un blasfemo y su castigo. [1] Tercer año trienal 1: 23:23-25 ​​· 3 p’sukim 2: 23:26-32 · 7 p’sukim 3: 23:33-44 · 12 p’sukim 4: 24:1-4 · 4 p’sukim 5: 24:5-9 · 5 p’sukim 6: 24:10-12 · 3 p’sukim 7: 24:13-23 · 11 p’sukim maf: 24:21-23 · 3 p’sukim Haftará: Ezequiel 44:15-31 · 17 p’sukim Comentario y Divrei Torá Sefaria OU Torá, Rabino Sacks z”l, Seminario Teológico Judío   Hertz Jumash: págs. 522-528 Año Trienal 3 (Kriyah completa, págs. 513-528) Artscroll Jumash: págs. 624-635 Año Trienal 3 (Kriyah completa, págs. 608-635) Etz Jaim Jumash: págs. 727-733 Año Trienal 3 (Kriyah completa, págs. 717-733)   Abordamos la apariencia del Sumo Sacerdote y otros sacerdotes y su necesidad de ser inmaculada. Se ha cuestionado por qué las imperfecciones y las discapacidades descalifican a un sacerdote para oficiar. Probablemente la respuesta más plausible y evidente es que la gente se centraría en esa aberración en lugar de prestar atención al servicio.   También analizamos el ciclo anual de festividades. Esto aparece con frecuencia en la Torá, principalmente como recordatorio. Observe que estos moadim, o "momentos de encuentro", coinciden con eventos agrícolas: siembra y cosecha. Esto no solo sirve como aviso, sino que, aún más importante, nos recuerda que nuestra generosidad terrenal depende de Hashem.   Finalmente, tenemos un incidente en el que dos personas, un israelita y otra cuyo padre era israelita pero su madre no, se pelearon y esta última blasfemó contra Hashem. Fue llevada ante Moisés, quien, con el consejo de Hashem, pronunció la pena capital. Algunos pueden cuestionar la severidad de la sentencia. Para comprender esto, necesitamos profundizar en la Torá. La Torá, a veces, es frugal en su análisis y no profundiza mucho. Algunos han sugerido que esto es para que podamos analizar y, por lo tanto, evolucionar espiritualmente. Los rabinos han dicho que la pena capital requiere un proceso muy riguroso. Primero, se debe advertir a la persona. Luego, dos testigos deben testificar que la persona fue advertida y procedió de todos modos. Luego es el Sanedrín menor, el tribunal de veintitrés jueces, el que dicta la sentencia. La Torá puede ser severa a veces, pero siempre es justa.

www.templesholomofontario.org Sunday, May 4 @ 12:00pm Calendar This is an overview of upcoming events. Details of each event are below Sunday, 4 May 2025-In Person Religious School, Semi Annual Cong Meeting Thursday, 8 May 2025-Board Meeting Thursday, 8 May 2025-Judaic Studies Friday & Saturday, 9 & 10 May 2025-Shabbat Services Sunday, 11 May 2025-In Person Religious School (?) & Adult Hebrew 2 Thursday, 15 May 2025-Judaic Studies Friday & Saturday, 16 & 17 May 2025-Shabbat Services Sunday, 18 May 2025-In Person Religious School (?) & Adult Hebrew 2 Thursday, 22 May 2025-Judaic Studies Friday & Saturday, 23 & 24 May 2025-Shabbat Services Sunday & Monday, 25 & 26May 2025- Memorial Day Weekend For your convenience, w e offer Zelle for payments and donations! Use this email: treasurer@templesholomofontario.org Please note what the payment is for. Thank you. *For your information, I have included below my schedule, including office hours for the next two weeks and specific classes in which I am involved.   **For your convenience and information, Zoom links will be provided in separate emails for security purposes.   ***I continue to update our Mi Sheberach מי שברך  list for those in need of healing. For your convenience, I am attaching this revised list to this email that only goes to members of Temple Sholom of Ontario . Thank you Going forward, I am planning on conducting Hebrew School from my office and making Sunday an office day when applicable to be more available. Sunday, 4 May  2025      9:00am - 1:30pm (In Person Religious School 10:00am - 12:00pm & Semi Annual Congregation Meeting 1:00pm - 2:00pm ) Friday, 9 May 2025      1:00pm - 7:30pm ( Shabbat Service @ 7:30pm ) Sunday, 11 May  2025      9:00am - 1:30pm (In Person Religious School 9:30am - 12:00pm & Adult Hebrew 2 12:00pm - 1:00pm ) Friday, 16 May 2025      1:00pm - 7:30pm ( Shabbat Service @ 7:30pm ) Sunday, 18 May  2025      9:00am - 1:30pm (In Person Religious School 9:30am - 12:00pm & Adult Hebrew 2 12:00pm - 1:00pm ) Friday, 23 May 2025      1:00pm - 7:30pm ( Shabbat Service @ 7:30pm ) Sunday, 25 May  2025      9:00am - 1:30pm Memorial Day Weekend (Subject to change. Please call for appointments) Parashat Achrei Mot-Kedoshim 5785 / פָּרָשַׁת אַחֲרֵי מוֹת־קְדשִׁים 10 May 2025  /  12 Iyyar 5785 10-Minute Torah on YouTube Last Friday Night's Sermon (2 May 2025) Thursday, May 8 2025 @ 7:30pm Shabbat Times for Ontario, California, USA 🕯️ Candle lighting  / הדלקת נרות Friday, May 9 ⋅ 7:26 pm ✨ Havdalah  (50 min) / הבדלה - 50 דקות Saturday, May 10 ⋅ 8:23 pm Powered by Hebcal Shabbat Times Upcoming Services Shabbat Ma'ariv Service Friday, May 9, 2025 @ 7:30 pm Shabbat Shacharit / שַׁבָּת Saturday, May 10, 2025  @ 9:30 am   Shabbat Zoom Links sent in a separate email Friday afternoon.    Please reply if you do not receive them. We are now incorporating guitar accompaniment with our Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv Parashat Achrei Mot-Kedoshim 5785 / פָּרָשַׁת אַחֲרֵי מוֹת־קְדשִׁים 10 May 2025  /  12 Iyyar 5785 Parashat Achrei Mot-Kedoshim is the 29th and 30th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion:  Leviticus 19:15-20:27 Triennial year 3 1:  19:15-18  · 4 p’sukim   2:  19:19-22  · 4 p’sukim   3:  19:23-32  · 10 p’sukim   4:  19:33-37  · 5 p’sukim   5:  20:1-7  · 7 p’sukim   6:  20:8-22  · 15 p’sukim   7:  20:23-27  · 5 p’sukim   maf:  20:25-27  · 3 p’sukim   Haftarah for Ashkenazim:  Amos 9:7-15  · 9 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah   Sefaria    OU Torah    Jewish Theological Seminary     American Jewish University  Hertz Chumash: pp. 500 – 508 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 480 – 508) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 660 – 671 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 636 – 671) Hebrew School at Temple Sholom of Ontario   Zoom Religious School: Next session will be Sunday, May 11 @ 10:00am - 11:30am (May be in person) First session: 10:00am - 10:40am Hebrew and Prayers Second session: 10:50am - 11:30am Torah, Prophets, Holidays  We are planning on a more consistent schedule.  We will have our in-person learning on the first weekend of the month.  The other 3 or 4 weeks will be on Zoom and consist of Hebrew instruction and Torah learning.  We will also discuss the holidays as they come up and other topics, like prophets. Thursday, May 9 @ 7:00pm - 9:00pm Adult Hebrew Course Next phase coming soon. Stay tuned! Preparing for monitoring the weekly Torah Reading with the NJOP Hebrew Crash Course https://goldendreidle.com/ We are conveniently located in Tustin, Orange County, across the street from the OC Kosher Market . The Golden Dreidle has the most extensive collection of Jewish Wedding Gifts, Groom's Mazel Tov Glasses, Tallits, Kiddush Cups, Jewish Wedding Mezuzahs, Chuppah .. * 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.

10-Minute Torah on YouTube Parashat Achrei Mot-Kedoshim is the 29th and 30th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion:  Leviticus 16:1-20:27 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. Kedoshim (“Holy”) opens by instructing the Israelites to be holy. It details dozens of laws regulating all aspects of life, including observing Shabbat, loving one’s neighbor, and leaving portions of a field for the poor. It ends by detailing punishments for certain types of idolatry and sexual misconduct.  [1]   Triennial year 3 1:  19:15-18  · 4 p’sukim   2:  19:19-22  · 4 p’sukim   3:  19:23-32  · 10 p’sukim   4:  19:33-37  · 5 p’sukim   5:  20:1-7  · 7 p’sukim   6:  20:8-22  · 15 p’sukim   7:  20:23-27  · 5 p’sukim   maf:  20:25-27  · 3 p’sukim   Haftarah for Ashkenazim:  Amos 9:7-15  · 9 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah   Sefaria    OU Torah    Jewish Theological Seminary     American Jewish University   Hertz Chumash: pp. 500 – 508 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 480 – 508) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 660 – 671 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 636 – 671)   The flow of this combination parashat is fairly evident.  We are introduced to the ultimate Jewish ritual/holiday/process of Yom Kippur , atoning for sins. We are given specific parameters to make our offerings only in the Mishkan now and the Temple that will be built later, and then some major mitzvoth regulating our life.   Notice that the laws involve our interactions with others.  Yes, the offerings are a tribute to Hashem, but in Judaism our focus is to “love our fellows as ourselves”.  Our offerings to G-d are penitence, and they are also reminders on how to behave.   Certainly the rituals in which we engage are important.  We just observed Passover to remember our ancestors gaining freedom from bondage and instituting our heritage and are now counting down the Omer to the observance of Shavuot, the giving of the Torah.   But let’s not lose sight of one of the main concepts of Judaism, which is humanity.  Ultimately, we are all G-d’s children and it’s important to behave that way.  That’s why, Lashon Hara—the evil speech—is one of the most often cited commandments in different forms in Torah.   Let’s remember that.       Parashá Ajrei Mot-Kedoshim 5785 / פָּרָשַׁת אַחֲרֵי מוֹת־קְדשִׁים 10 de mayo de 2025 / 12 de Iyar de 5785 Diez de mayo Veinte Veinticinco / Doce Iyar Cincuenta y siete Ochenta y cinco La Parashá Ajrei Mot-Kedoshim es la vigésimo novena y trigésima porción semanal de la Torá en el ciclo anual judío de lectura de la Torá. Parashá: Levítico 16:1-20:27 Levítico Dieciséis: Uno (Diecinueve: Quince) a Veinte: Veintisiete Ajrei Mot (“Después de la Muerte”) comienza describiendo el servicio ritual de Yom Kipur, el Día de la Expiación. Luego detalla las prohibiciones de ofrecer sacrificios fuera del Mishkán (Tabernáculo) y de comer sangre animal, y finaliza con una lista de relaciones sexuales prohibidas. Kedoshim (“Santo”) comienza instruyendo a los israelitas a ser santos. Detalla docenas de leyes que regulan todos los aspectos de la vida, incluyendo la observancia del Shabat, el amor al prójimo y la dedicación de terrenos para los pobres. Concluye detallando los castigos para ciertos tipos de idolatría y conducta sexual inapropiada. [1]   Tercer año trienal 1: 19:15-18 · 4 p'sukim 2: 19:19-22 · 4 p'sukim 3: 19:23-32 · 10 p'sukim 4: 19:33-37 · 5 p'sukim 5: 20:1-7 · 7 p'sukim 6: 20:8-22 · 15 p'sukim 7: 20:23-27 · 5 p'sukim maf: 20:25-27 · 3 p'sukim Haftará para los ashkenazíes: Amós 9:7-15 · 9 p'sukim Comentario y Divrei Torá Sefaria OU Torá Seminario Teológico Judío Universidad Judía Americana   Hertz Jumash: págs. 500 – 508 Año Trienal 3 (Kriyah completa, págs. 480 – 508) Artscroll Jumash: págs. 660 – 671 Año Trienal 3 (Kriyah completa, págs. 636 – 671)   El desarrollo de esta parashá combinada es bastante evidente. Se nos presenta el ritual/festividad/proceso judío fundamental de Yom Kipur, la expiación de los pecados. Se nos dan parámetros específicos para realizar nuestras ofrendas solo en el Mishkán ahora y en el Templo que se construirá más adelante, y luego algunas mitzvot importantes que rigen nuestra vida.   Observe que las leyes se refieren a nuestras interacciones con los demás. Sí, las ofrendas son un tributo a Hashem, pero en el judaísmo nuestro enfoque es "amar al prójimo como a nosotros mismos". Nuestras ofrendas a Dios son penitencia y también recordatorios sobre cómo comportarnos.   Ciertamente, los rituales que realizamos son importantes. Acabamos de celebrar Pésaj para recordar la liberación de nuestros antepasados ​​y la instauración de nuestra herencia, y ahora estamos contando el Ómer para la observancia de Shavuot, la entrega de la Torá.   Pero no perdamos de vista uno de los conceptos principales del judaísmo: la humanidad. En última instancia, todos somos hijos de Dios y es importante comportarnos como tales. Por eso, el lashón hará (hablar mal) es uno de los mandamientos más citados en diferentes formas en la Torá.   Recordémoslo.

This Newsletter covers the next two weeks as I will be out of town this upcoming weekend. www.templesholomofontario.org Calendar This is an overview of upcoming events. Details of each event are below Sunday, 20 April 2025-Passover 8 Services Thursday, 24 April 2025-Judaic Studies Friday & Saturday, 25 & 26 April 2025-Shabbat Services Thursday, 1 May 2025-Judaic Studies Friday & Saturday, 2 & 3 May 2025-Shabbat Services Sunday, 4 May 2025-In Person Religious School, Semi Annual Cong Meeting Thursday, 8 May 2025-Board Meeting Thursday, 8 May 2025-Judaic Studies Friday & Saturday, 9 & 10 May 2025-Shabbat Services Sunday, 11 May 2025-In Person Religious School (?) & Adult Hebrew 2 Thursday, 15 May 2025-Judaic Studies Friday & Saturday, 16 & 17 May 2025-Shabbat Services For your convenience, w e offer Zelle for payments and donations! Use this email: treasurer@templesholomofontario.org Please note what the payment is for. Thank you. *For your information, I have included below my schedule, including office hours for the next two weeks and specific classes in which I am involved.   **For your convenience and information, Zoom links will be provided in separate emails for security purposes.   ***I continue to update our Mi Sheberach מי שברך  list for those in need of healing. For your convenience, I am attaching this revised list to this email that only goes to members of Temple Sholom of Ontario . Thank you Going forward, I am planning on conducting Hebrew School from my office and making Sunday an office day when applicable to be more available. Thursday, 24 - Thursday 1 May 2025      1:00pm - 7:30pm (Out of town ) Friday, 2 May 2025      1:00pm - 7:30pm ( Shabbat Service @ 7:30pm ) Sunday, 4 May  2025      9:00am - 1:30pm (In Person Religious School 9:30am - 12:00pm & Semi Annual Congregation Meeting 1:00pm - 2:00pm ) Friday, 9 May 2025      1:00pm - 7:30pm ( Shabbat Service @ 7:30pm ) Sunday, 11 May  2025      9:00am - 1:30pm (In Person Religious School 9:30am - 12:00pm & Adult Hebrew 2 12:00pm - 1:00pm ) (Subject to change. Please call for appointments) Parashat Shmini 5785 / פָּרָשַׁת שְּׁמִינִי 26 April 2025 / 28 Nisan 5785 10-Minute Torah on YouTube Parashat Tazria-Metzora 5785 / פָּרָשַׁת תַזְרִיעַ־מְּצֹרָע 3 May 2025 / 5 Iyyar 5785 10-Minute Torah on YouTube Last Friday Night's Sermon (18 April 2025) Passover Times for Ontario, California, USA ✨ Havdalah  (50 min) / הבדלה - 50 דקות Sunday, April 20 ⋅ 8:05 pm Powered by Hebcal Shabbat Times Upcoming Services 🫓 Pesach VIII / פֶּסַח ח׳ , Sunday, 20 April 2025 @ 9:30 am Pesach 2025 / פֶּסַח 5785 Passover, the Feast of Unleavened Bread 🫓🍷 Pesach for Hebrew Year 5785 begins in the Diaspora at sundown on  Saturday, 12 April 2025  and ends at nightfall on  Sunday, 20 April 2025 . 10-Minute Torah on YouTube. 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 VIII / פֶּסַח ח׳ Sunday, 20 April 2025 / 22 Nisan 5785 Torah Portion:  Deuteronomy 15:19-16:17 ;  Numbers 28:19-25 Forgiving loans -> Shmittah year; Pesach offering & Eating un-leavened; Three Pilmage Festivals 1:  Deuteronomy 15:19-23  · 5 p’sukim  2:  Deuteronomy 16:1-3  · 3 p’sukim  3:  Deuteronomy 16:4-8  · 5 p’sukim  4:  Deuteronomy 16:9-12  · 4 p’sukim  5:  Deuteronomy 16:13-17  · 5 p’sukim  maf:  Numbers 28:19-25  · 7 p’sukim  Haftarah:  Isaiah 10:32-12:6  · 25 p’sukim Yom HaShoah 2025 / יוֹם הַשּׁוֹאָה 5785 Holocaust Memorial Day ✡️ Yom HaShoah for Hebrew Year 5785 begins at sundown on Wednesday, 23 April 2025 and ends at nightfall on Thursday, 24 April 2025 . 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. Yom HaZikaron 2025 / יוֹם הַזִּכָּרוֹן 5785 Israeli Memorial Day 🇮🇱 Yom HaZikaron for Hebrew Year 5785 begins at sundown on Tuesday, 29 April 2025 and ends at nightfall on Wednesday, 30 April 2025 . Israeli Memorial Day. Remembers those who died in the War of Independence and other wars in Israel. The full name of the holiday is Yom HaZikaron LeHalalei Ma’arakhot Yisrael ul’Nifge’ei Pe’ulot HaEivah (Hebrew: יוֹם הזִּכָּרוֹן לְחַלְלֵי מַעֲרָכוֹת יִשְׂרָאֵל וּלְנִפְגְעֵי פְּעֻלּוֹת הָאֵיבָה), Memorial Day for the Fallen Soldiers of the Wars of Israel and Victims of Actions of Terrorism. Although Yom Hazikaron is normally observed on the 4th of Iyyar, it may be moved earlier or postponed if observance of the holiday (or Yom HaAtzma’ut, which always follows it) would conflict with Shabbat. Yom HaAtzma’ut 2025 / יוֹם הָעַצְמָאוּת 5785 Israeli Independence Day 🇮🇱 Yom HaAtzma’ut for Hebrew Year 5785 begins at sundown on Wednesday, 30 April 2025 and ends at nightfall on Thursday, 1 May 2025 . Israeli Independence Day. Commemorates the declaration of independence of Israel in 1948. Although Yom HaAtzma’ut is normally observed on the 5th of Iyyar, it may be moved earlier or postponed if observance of the holiday (or Yom HaZikaron, which always precedes it) would conflict with Shabbat. Thursday, 24 April & May 1 2025 @ 7:30pm Shabbat Times for Ontario, California, USA 🕯️ Candle lighting  / הדלקת נרות Friday, April 25 ⋅ 7:15 pm ✨ Havdalah  (50 min) / הבדלה - 50 דקות Saturday, April 26 ⋅ 8:10 pm 🕯️ Candle lighting  / הדלקת נרות Friday, May 2 ⋅ 7:20 pm ✨ Havdalah  (50 min) / הבדלה - 50 דקות Saturday, May 3 ⋅ 8:17 pm Powered by Hebcal Shabbat Times Upcoming Services Shabbat Ma'ariv Service Friday, April 25, 2025 @ 7:30 pm Shabbat Shacharit / שַׁבָּת Saturday, April 26, 2025  @ 9:30 am   Shabbat Ma'ariv Service Friday, May 2, 2025 @ 7:30 pm Shabbat Shacharit / שַׁבָּת Saturday, May 3, 2025  @ 9:30 am   Shabbat Zoom Links sent in a separate email Friday afternoon.    Please reply if you do not receive them. We are now incorporating guitar accompaniment with our Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv Parashat Shmini 5785 / פָּרָשַׁת שְּׁמִינִי 26 April 2025 / 28 Nisan 5785 Parashat Shmini is the 26th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion Triennial year 3 : Leviticus 11:1-11:47 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: 11:45-47 · 3 p’sukim Haftarah for Ashkenazim: II Samuel 6:1-7:17 · 40 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria    OU Torah   Jewish Theological Seminary Hertz Chumash: pp. 449 – 454 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 443 – 454) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 596 – 607 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 588 – 607) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 636 – 642 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 630 – 642) Parashat Tazria-Metzora 5785 / פָּרָשַׁת תַזְרִיעַ־מְּצֹרָע 3 May 2025 / 5 Iyyar 5785 Parashat Tazria-Metzora is the 27th and 28th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion Triennial year 3 : Leviticus 14:33-15:33 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: II Kings 7:3-20 · 18 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah   Sefaria    OU Torah    Jewish Theological Seminary    American Jewish University Hertz Chumash: pp. 473 – 477 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 459 – 477) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 624 – 635 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 608 – 635) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 663 – 670 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 649 – 670) Hebrew School at Temple Sholom of Ontario   Next In-Person Religious School: Sunday, May 4 @ 10:00am - 12:00pm Zoom Religious School: Next session will be Sunday, May 11 @ 10:00am - 11:30am (May be in person) First session: 10:00am - 10:40am Hebrew and Prayers Second session: 10:50am - 11:30am Torah, Prophets, Holidays  We are planning on a more consistent schedule.  We will have our in-person learning on the first weekend of the month.  The other 3 or 4 weeks will be on Zoom and consist of Hebrew instruction and Torah learning.  We will also discuss the holidays as they come up and other topics, like prophets. Sunday, May 4 @ 12:00pm Adult Hebrew Course Next phase coming soon. Stay tuned! Preparing for monitoring the weekly Torah Reading with the NJOP Hebrew Crash Course https://goldendreidle.com/ We are conveniently located in Tustin, Orange County, across the street from the OC Kosher Market . The Golden Dreidle has the most extensive collection of Jewish Wedding Gifts, Groom's Mazel Tov Glasses, Tallits, Kiddush Cups, Jewish Wedding Mezuzahs, Chuppah .. * 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.

www.templesholomofontario.org Calendar This is an overview of upcoming events. Details of each event are below Sunday, 13 April 2025-Passover 1 Services Sunday, 13 April 2025-Second Night Seder Monday, 14 April 2025-Passover 2 Services Thursday, 17 April 2025-Judaic Studies Friday & Saturday, 18 & 19 April 2025-Passover 7/Shabbat Services Sunday, 20 April 2025-Passover 8 Services Thursday, 24 April 2025-Judaic Studies Friday & Saturday, 25 & 26 April 2025-Shabbat Services For your convenience, w e offer Zelle for payments and donations! Use this email: treasurer@templesholomofontario.org Please note what the payment is for. Thank you. *For your information, I have included below my schedule, including office hours for the next two weeks and specific classes in which I am involved.   **For your convenience and information, Zoom links will be provided in separate emails for security purposes.   ***I continue to update our Mi Sheberach מי שברך  list for those in need of healing. For your convenience, I am attaching this revised list to this email that only goes to members of Temple Sholom of Ontario . Thank you The Mi Shebarach list has been edited this week deleting names that have been on for many months without verification. Please advise which names you would like to remain on that list or they will be purged. Thank you for your consideration. Going forward, I am planning on conducting Hebrew School from my office and making Sunday an office day when applicable to be more available. Sunday, 13 April  2025      9:00am - 1:30pm (Passover 1 Service 9:30am - 12:00pm ) Monday, 14 April  2025      9:00am - 1:30pm (Passover 2 Service 9:30am - 12:00pm ) Friday, 18 April 2025      1:00pm - 7:30pm (Passover 7/ Shabbat Services @ 7:30pm ) Sunday, 20 April  2025      9:00am - 1:30pm (Passover 8 Service 9:30am - 12:00pm ) Thursday, 24 - Thursday 1 May 2025      1:00pm - 7:30pm (Out of town ) Friday, 2 May 2025      1:00pm - 7:30pm ( Shabbat Service @ 7:30pm ) Sunday, 4 May  2025      9:00am - 1:30pm (In Person Religious School 9:30am - 12:00pm ) (Subject to change. Please call for appointments) Pesach 2025 / פֶּסַח 5785 Pesach for Hebrew Year 5785 begins in the Diaspora at sundown on  Saturday, 12 April 2025  and ends at nightfall on  Sunday, 20 April 2025 . 10-Minute Torah on YouTube. Last Friday Night's Sermon (11 April 2025) Passover Times for Ontario, California, USA 🕯️ Candle lighting  / הדלקת נרות Saturday, April 12 ⋅ 7:58 pm 🕯️ Candle lighting / הַדְלָקַת נֵרוֹת Sunday, April 13 ⋅ 7:59 pm ✨ Havdalah  (50 min) / הבדלה - 50 דקות Monday, April 14 ⋅ 8:00 pm Powered by Hebcal Shabbat Times Upcoming Services Pesach I / פֶּסַח א׳ , Sunday, 13 April 2025 @ 9:30 am Pesach II / פֶּסַח ב׳ Monday, 14 April 2025 @ 9:30 am Pesach 2025 / פֶּסַח 5785 Passover, the Feast of Unleavened Bread 🫓🍷 Pesach for Hebrew Year 5785 begins in the Diaspora at sundown on  Saturday, 12 April 2025  and ends at nightfall on  Sunday, 20 April 2025 . 10-Minute Torah on YouTube. 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 / פֶּסַח א׳ Sunday, 13 April 2025 / 15 Nisan 5785 Preparing Pesach and leaving Egypt 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 12:29-36  · 8 p’sukim  4:  Exodus 12:37-42  · 6 p’sukim  5:  Exodus 12:43-51  · 9 p’sukim  maf:  Numbers 28:16-25  · 10 p’sukim  Haftarah for Ashkenazim:  Joshua 3:5-7 ,  5:2-6:1 ,  6:27  · 19 p’sukim Haftarah for Sephardim:  Joshua 5:2-6:1 ,  6:27  · 16 p’sukim Pesach II / פֶּסַח ב׳ Monday, 14 April 2025 / 16 Nisan 5785 Pesach offereing, Counting the Omer, Rosh Hashana, Yom Kippur & Sukkot 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׳ Tuesday, 15 April 2025 / 17 Nisan 5785 Sanctifying first born (2 parchments in tefillin) 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׳ Wednesday, 16 April 2025 / 18 Nisan 5785 No interest loans; not cursing Hashem or leaders; No Tailbearing; Shmittah Year 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׳ Thursday, 17 April 2025 / 19 Nisan 5785 2nd set of Ten Commandments; 13 Attributes; Settling Promised Land; Passover; Sanctifying First Born 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׳ Friday, 18 April 2025 / 20 Nisan 5785 Pesach Sheni 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 (on Shabbat) / פֶּסַח ז׳ (בְּשַׁבָּת) Saturday, 19 April 2025 / 21 Nisan 5785 Song of Songs 1:1-8:14 Megillah Story of  Israel after the Exodus 1:  Song of Songs 1:1-17  · 17 p’sukim 2:  Song of Songs 2:1-17  · 17 p’sukim 3:  Song of Songs 3:1-11  · 11 p’sukim 4:  Song of Songs 4:1-16  · 16 p’sukim 5:  Song of Songs 5:1-16  · 16 p’sukim 6:  Song of Songs 6:1-12  · 12 p’sukim 7:  Song of Songs 7:1-14  · 14 p’sukim 8:  Song of Songs 8:1-14  · 14 p’sukim Torah Portion:  Exodus 13:17-15:26 ;  Numbers 28:19-25 ;  Song at the Sea 1:  Exodus 13:17-19  · 3 p’sukim  2:  Exodus 13:20-22  · 3 p’sukim  3:  Exodus 14:1-4  · 4 p’sukim  4:  Exodus 14:5-8  · 4 p’sukim  5:  Exodus 14:9-14  · 6 p’sukim  6:  Exodus 14:15-25  · 11 p’sukim  7:  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 / פֶּסַח ח׳ Sunday, 20 April 2025 / 22 Nisan 5785 Torah Portion:  Deuteronomy 15:19-16:17 ;  Numbers 28:19-25 Forgiving loans -> Shmittah year; Pesach offering & Eating un-leavened; Three Pilmage Festivals 1:  Deuteronomy 15:19-23  · 5 p’sukim  2:  Deuteronomy 16:1-3  · 3 p’sukim  3:  Deuteronomy 16:4-8  · 5 p’sukim  4:  Deuteronomy 16:9-12  · 4 p’sukim  5:  Deuteronomy 16:13-17  · 5 p’sukim  maf:  Numbers 28:19-25  · 7 p’sukim  Haftarah:  Isaiah 10:32-12:6  · 25 p’sukim Thursday, 17 April 2025 @ 7:30pm Shabbat Times for Ontario, California, USA 🕯️ Candle lighting  / הדלקת נרות Friday, April 18 ⋅ 7:09 pm 🕯️ Candle lighting / הַדְלָקַת נֵרוֹת Saturday, April 19 ⋅ 8:04 pm ✨ Havdalah  (50 min) / הבדלה - 50 דקות Sunday, April 20 ⋅ 8:05 pm Powered by Hebcal Shabbat Times Upcoming Services   Erev Shabbat/Passover Ma'ariv Service Friday, April 18, 2025 @ 7:30 pm Shabbat/Passover Shacharit / שַׁבָּת Saturday, April 19, 2025  @ 9:30 am   Shabbat Zoom Links sent in a separate email Friday afternoon.    Please reply if you do not receive them. We are now incorporating guitar accompaniment with our Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv Pesach VII (on Shabbat) / פֶּסַח ז׳ (בְּשַׁבָּת) Saturday, 19 April 2025 / 21 Nisan 5785 Song of Songs 1:1-8:14 Megillah Story of  Israel after the Exodus 1:  Song of Songs 1:1-17  · 17 p’sukim 2:  Song of Songs 2:1-17  · 17 p’sukim 3:  Song of Songs 3:1-11  · 11 p’sukim 4:  Song of Songs 4:1-16  · 16 p’sukim 5:  Song of Songs 5:1-16  · 16 p’sukim 6:  Song of Songs 6:1-12  · 12 p’sukim 7:  Song of Songs 7:1-14  · 14 p’sukim 8:  Song of Songs 8:1-14  · 14 p’sukim Torah Portion:  Exodus 13:17-15:26 ;  Numbers 28:19-25 ;  Song at the Sea 1:  Exodus 13:17-19  · 3 p’sukim  2:  Exodus 13:20-22  · 3 p’sukim  3:  Exodus 14:1-4  · 4 p’sukim  4:  Exodus 14:5-8  · 4 p’sukim  5:  Exodus 14:9-14  · 6 p’sukim  6:  Exodus 14:15-25  · 11 p’sukim  7:  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 / פֶּסַח ח׳ Sunday, 20 April 2025 / 22 Nisan 5785 Torah Portion:  Deuteronomy 15:19-16:17 ;  Numbers 28:19-25 Forgiving loans -> Shmittah year; Pesach offering & Eating un-leavened; Three Pilmage Festivals 1:  Deuteronomy 15:19-23  · 5 p’sukim  2:  Deuteronomy 16:1-3  · 3 p’sukim  3:  Deuteronomy 16:4-8  · 5 p’sukim  4:  Deuteronomy 16:9-12  · 4 p’sukim  5:  Deuteronomy 16:13-17  · 5 p’sukim  maf:  Numbers 28:19-25  · 7 p’sukim  Haftarah:  Isaiah 10:32-12:6  · 25 p’sukim Hebrew School at Temple Sholom of Ontario   Next In-Person Religious School: Sunday, May 4 @ 10:00am - 12:00pm Zoom Religious School: Preempted for Passover Services on April 13 & 20 (Passover 1 & 8): Please attend at least part of those services: Part of religious education! Out of town April 27 Next session will be Sunday, May 11 @ 10:00am - 11:30am First session: 10:00am - 10:40am Hebrew and Prayers Second session: 10:50am - 11:30am Torah, Prophets, Holidays  We are planning on a more consistent schedule.  We will have our in-person learning on the first weekend of the month.  The other 3 or 4 weeks will be on Zoom and consist of Hebrew instruction and Torah learning.  We will also discuss the holidays as they come up and other topics, like prophets. Adult Hebrew Course Next phase coming soon. Stay tuned! Preparing for monitoring the weekly Torah Reading with the NJOP Hebrew Crash Course Pesach 2025 / פֶּסַח 5785 Passover, the Feast of Unleavened Bread  Pesach for Hebrew Year 5785 begins in the Diaspora at sundown on Saturday, 12 April 2025  and ends at nightfall on Sunday, 20 April 2025 . 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 / פֶּסַח א׳ Sunday, 13 April 2025 / 15 Nisan 5785 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 12:29-36 · 8 p’sukim 4: Exodus 12:37-42 · 6 p’sukim 5: Exodus 12:43-51 · 9 p’sukim maf: Numbers 28:16-25 · 10 p’sukim Haftarah for Ashkenazim: Joshua 3:5-7 , 5:2-6:1 , 6:27 · 19 p’sukim Haftarah for Sephardim: Joshua 5:2-6:1 , 6:27 · 16 p’sukim Pesach II / פֶּסַח ב׳ Monday, 14 April 2025 / 16 Nisan 5785 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׳ Tuesday, 15 April 2025 / 17 Nisan 5785 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׳ Wednesday, 16 April 2025 / 18 Nisan 5785 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׳ Thursday, 17 April 2025 / 19 Nisan 5785 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׳ Friday, 18 April 2025 / 20 Nisan 5785 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 (on Shabbat) / פֶּסַח ז׳ (בְּשַׁבָּת) Saturday, 19 April 2025 / 21 Nisan 5785 Torah Portion: Exodus 13:17-15:26 ; Numbers 28:19-25 ; Song of Songs 1:1-8:14 1: Exodus 13:17-19 · 3 p’sukim 2: Exodus 13:20-22 · 3 p’sukim 3: Exodus 14:1-4 · 4 p’sukim 4: Exodus 14:5-8 · 4 p’sukim 5: Exodus 14:9-14 · 6 p’sukim 6: Exodus 14:15-25 · 11 p’sukim 7: 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 Megillah 1: Song of Songs 1:1-17 · 17 p’sukim 2: Song of Songs 2:1-17 · 17 p’sukim 3: Song of Songs 3:1-11 · 11 p’sukim 4: Song of Songs 4:1-16 · 16 p’sukim 5: Song of Songs 5:1-16 · 16 p’sukim 6: Song of Songs 6:1-12 · 12 p’sukim 7: Song of Songs 7:1-14 · 14 p’sukim 8: Song of Songs 8:1-14 · 14 p’sukim Pesach VIII / פֶּסַח ח׳ Sunday, 20 April 2025 / 22 Nisan 5785 Torah Portion: Deuteronomy 15:19-16:17 ; Numbers 28:19-25 1: Deuteronomy 15:19-23 · 5 p’sukim 2: Deuteronomy 16:1-3 · 3 p’sukim 3: Deuteronomy 16:4-8 · 5 p’sukim 4: Deuteronomy 16:9-12 · 4 p’sukim 5: Deuteronomy 16:13-17 · 5 p’sukim maf: Numbers 28:19-25 · 7 p’sukim Haftarah: Isaiah 10:32-12:6 · 25 p’sukim https://goldendreidle.com/ We are conveniently located in Tustin, Orange County, across the street from the OC Kosher Market . The Golden Dreidle has the most extensive collection of Jewish Wedding Gifts, Groom's Mazel Tov Glasses, Tallits, Kiddush Cups, Jewish Wedding Mezuzahs, Chuppah .. * 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.

Pesach 2025 / פֶּסַח 5785 Passover, the Feast of Unleavened Bread 🫓🍷 10-Minute Torah on YouTube. Pesach for Hebrew Year 5785 begins in the Diaspora at sundown on  Saturday, 12 April 2025  and ends at nightfall on  Sunday, 20 April 2025 . 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 / פֶּסַח א׳Sunday, 13 April 2025 / 15 Nisan 5785 Preparing Pesach and leaving Egypt 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 12:29-36  · 8 p’sukim  4:  Exodus 12:37-42  · 6 p’sukim  5:  Exodus 12:43-51  · 9 p’sukim  maf:  Numbers 28:16-25  · 10 p’sukim  Haftarah for Ashkenazim:  Joshua 3:5-7 ,  5:2-6:1 ,  6:27  · 19 p’sukim Haftarah for Sephardim:  Joshua 5:2-6:1 ,  6:27  · 16 p’sukim Pesach II / פֶּסַח ב׳Monday, 14 April 2025 / 16 Nisan 5785 Pesach offereing, Counting the Omer, Rosh Hashana, Yom Kippur & Sukkot 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׳Tuesday, 15 April 2025 / 17 Nisan 5785 Sanctifying first born (2 parchments in tefillin) 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׳Wednesday, 16 April 2025 / 18 Nisan 5785 No interest loans; not cursing Hashem or leaders; No Tailbearing; Shmittah Year 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׳Thursday, 17 April 2025 / 19 Nisan 5785 2nd set of Ten Commandments; 13 Attributes; Settling Promised Land; Passover; Sanctifying First Born 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׳Friday, 18 April 2025 / 20 Nisan 5785 Pesach Sheni 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 (on Shabbat) / פֶּסַח ז׳ (בְּשַׁבָּת)Saturday, 19 April 2025 / 21 Nisan 5785 Song of Songs 1:1-8:14 Megillah Story of  Israel after the Exodus 1:  Song of Songs 1:1-17  · 17 p’sukim 2:  Song of Songs 2:1-17  · 17 p’sukim 3:  Song of Songs 3:1-11  · 11 p’sukim 4:  Song of Songs 4:1-16  · 16 p’sukim 5:  Song of Songs 5:1-16  · 16 p’sukim 6:  Song of Songs 6:1-12  · 12 p’sukim 7:  Song of Songs 7:1-14  · 14 p’sukim 8:  Song of Songs 8:1-14  · 14 p’sukim Torah Portion:  Exodus 13:17-15:26 ;  Numbers 28:19-25 ;  Song at the Sea 1:  Exodus 13:17-19  · 3 p’sukim  2:  Exodus 13:20-22  · 3 p’sukim  3:  Exodus 14:1-4  · 4 p’sukim  4:  Exodus 14:5-8  · 4 p’sukim  5:  Exodus 14:9-14  · 6 p’sukim  6:  Exodus 14:15-25  · 11 p’sukim  7:  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 / פֶּסַח ח׳Sunday, 20 April 2025 / 22 Nisan 5785 Torah Portion:  Deuteronomy 15:19-16:17 ;  Numbers 28:19-25 Forgiving loans -> Shmittah year; Pesach offering & Eating un-leavened; Three Pilmage Festivals 1:  Deuteronomy 15:19-23  · 5 p’sukim  2:  Deuteronomy 16:1-3  · 3 p’sukim  3:  Deuteronomy 16:4-8  · 5 p’sukim  4:  Deuteronomy 16:9-12  · 4 p’sukim  5:  Deuteronomy 16:13-17  · 5 p’sukim  maf:  Numbers 28:19-25  · 7 p’sukim  Haftarah:  Isaiah 10:32-12:6  · 25 p’sukim

www.templesholomofontario.org Calendar This is an overview of upcoming events. Details of each event are below Sunday, 30 March 2025-Religious School on Zoom & Adult Hebrew School Friday, 28 & 29 March 2025-Shabbat Services Thursday, 3 April 2025-Judaic Studies Friday & Saturday, 4 & 5 April 2025-Shabbat Services Sunday, 6 April 2025-In-Person Religious School Thursday, 10 April 2025-Judaic Studies Thursday, 10 April 2025-Board Meeting Saturday, 11 & 12 April 2025-Shabbat Services Sunday, 13 April 2025-Passover 1 Services Sunday, 13 April 2025-Second Night Seder Monday, 14 April 2025-Passover 2 Services Friday & Saturday, 18 & 19 April 2025-Passover 7/Shabbat Services Sunday, 20 April 2025-Passover 8 Services For your convenience, w e offer Zelle for payments and donations! Use this email: treasurer@templesholomofontario.org Please note what the payment is for. Thank you. *For your information, I have included below my schedule, including office hours for the next two weeks and specific classes in which I am involved.   **For your convenience and information, Zoom links will be provided in separate emails for security purposes.   ***I continue to update our Mi Sheberach מי שברך  list for those in need of healing. For your convenience, I am attaching this revised list to this email that only goes to members of Temple Sholom of Ontario . Thank you The Mi Shebarach list has been edited this week deleting names that have been on for many months without verification. Please advise which names you would like to remain on that list or they will be purged. Thank you for your consideration. Going forward, I am planning on conducting Hebrew School from my office and making Sunday an office day when applicable to be more available. Sunday, 6 April  2025      9:00am - 1:30pm (In-Person Religious School 10:00am - 12:00pm ) Thursday, 10 April  2025      2:00pm - 7:00pm (Board Meeting 7:00pm - 9:00pm ) Sunday, 13 April  2025      9:00am - 1:30pm (Passover 1 Service 9:30am - 12:00pm ) Monday, 14 April  2025      9:00am - 1:30pm (Passover 2 Service 9:30am - 12:00pm ) Friday, 18 April 2025      1:00pm - 7:30pm (Passover 7/ Shabbat Services @ 7:30pm ) Sunday, 20 April  2025      9:00am - 1:30pm (Passover 8 Service 9:30am - 12:00pm ) Thursday, 24 - Thursday 1 May 2025      1:00pm - 7:30pm (Out of town ) Friday, 2 May 2025      1:00pm - 7:30pm ( Shabbat Service @ 7:30pm ) Sunday, 4 May  2025      9:00am - 1:30pm (In Person Religious School 9:30am - 12:00pm ) (Subject to change. Please call for appointments) Parashat Tzav 5785 / פָּרָשַׁת צַו 12 April 2025 / 14 Nisan 5785 10-Minute Torah on YouTube Last Friday Night's Sermon (4 April 2025) Hebrew School at Temple Sholom of Ontario   Next In-Person Religious School: Sunday, April 6 @ 10:00am - 12:00pm Students will be preparing for: Passover Thursday, April 10 @ 7:00pm - 9:00pm Thursday, 10 April 2025 @ 7:30pm Shabbat Times for Ontario, California, USA 🕯️ Candle lighting  / הדלקת נרות Friday, April 11 ⋅ 7:04 pm ✨ Havdalah  (50 min) / הבדלה - 50 דקות Saturday, April 12 ⋅ 7:58 pm Powered by Hebcal Shabbat Times Upcoming Services   Erev Shabbat Ma'ariv Service Friday, April 11, 2025 @ 7:30 pm Shabbat Shacharit / שַׁבָּת Saturday, April 12, 2025  @ 9:30 am   Shabbat Zoom Links sent in a separate email Friday afternoon.    Please reply if you do not receive them. We are now incorporating guitar accompaniment with our Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv Parashat Tzav 5785 / פָּרָשַׁת צַו 12 April 2025 / 14 Nisan 5785 10-Minute Torah on YouTube Parashat Tzav is the 25th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion:  Leviticus 6:1-8:36 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.  [1] 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 * :  Malachi 3:4-24   · 21 p’sukim  *Shabbat HaGadol Commentary and Divrei Torah   Sefaria    OU Torah    Jewish Theological Seminary    American Jewish University   Hertz Chumash: pp. 435 – 438 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 429 – 438) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 580 – 587 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 568 – 587) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 621 – 625 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 613 – 625) Shabbat HaGadol 2025 / שַׁבָּת הַגָּדוֹל 5785 Shabbat before Pesach (The Great Shabbat) 🕍 Shabbat HaGadol for Hebrew Year 5785 begins at sundown on  Friday, 11 April 2025  and ends at nightfall on  Saturday, 12 April 2025 . This corresponds to Parashat Tzav. 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. The Shabbat before Passover is considered a "great" Shabbat because it commemorates the great miracle of the Israelites being able to select a lamb for sacrifice without being molested by their Egyptian masters on a Saturday.  Zoom Religious School: Preempted for Passover Services on April 13 & 20 (Passover 1 & 8): Please attend at least part of those services: Part of religious education! Out of town April 27 Next session will be Sunday, May 11 @ 10:00am - 11:30am First session: 10:00am - 10:40am Hebrew and Prayers Second session: 10:50am - 11:30am Torah, Prophets, Holidays  We are planning on a more consistent schedule.  We will have our in-person learning on the first weekend of the month.  The other 3 or 4 weeks will be on Zoom and consist of Hebrew instruction and Torah learning.  We will also discuss the holidays as they come up and other topics, like prophets. Hebrew School at Temple Sholom of Ontario   Next In-Person Religious School: Sunday, May 4 @ 10:00am - 12:00pm Adult Hebrew Course Sunday April 6 @ 12:00pm - 1:00 pm (May do this during Children's In Person school session @ 10am) Preparing for monitoring the weekly Torah Reading with the NJOP Hebrew Crash Course Pesach 2025 / פֶּסַח 5785 Passover, the Feast of Unleavened Bread  Pesach for Hebrew Year 5785 begins in the Diaspora at sundown on Saturday, 12 April 2025  and ends at nightfall on Sunday, 20 April 2025 . 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 / פֶּסַח א׳ Sunday, 13 April 2025 / 15 Nisan 5785 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 12:29-36 · 8 p’sukim 4: Exodus 12:37-42 · 6 p’sukim 5: Exodus 12:43-51 · 9 p’sukim maf: Numbers 28:16-25 · 10 p’sukim Haftarah for Ashkenazim: Joshua 3:5-7 , 5:2-6:1 , 6:27 · 19 p’sukim Haftarah for Sephardim: Joshua 5:2-6:1 , 6:27 · 16 p’sukim Pesach II / פֶּסַח ב׳ Monday, 14 April 2025 / 16 Nisan 5785 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׳ Tuesday, 15 April 2025 / 17 Nisan 5785 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׳ Wednesday, 16 April 2025 / 18 Nisan 5785 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׳ Thursday, 17 April 2025 / 19 Nisan 5785 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׳ Friday, 18 April 2025 / 20 Nisan 5785 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 (on Shabbat) / פֶּסַח ז׳ (בְּשַׁבָּת) Saturday, 19 April 2025 / 21 Nisan 5785 Torah Portion: Exodus 13:17-15:26 ; Numbers 28:19-25 ; Song of Songs 1:1-8:14 1: Exodus 13:17-19 · 3 p’sukim 2: Exodus 13:20-22 · 3 p’sukim 3: Exodus 14:1-4 · 4 p’sukim 4: Exodus 14:5-8 · 4 p’sukim 5: Exodus 14:9-14 · 6 p’sukim 6: Exodus 14:15-25 · 11 p’sukim 7: 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 Megillah 1: Song of Songs 1:1-17 · 17 p’sukim 2: Song of Songs 2:1-17 · 17 p’sukim 3: Song of Songs 3:1-11 · 11 p’sukim 4: Song of Songs 4:1-16 · 16 p’sukim 5: Song of Songs 5:1-16 · 16 p’sukim 6: Song of Songs 6:1-12 · 12 p’sukim 7: Song of Songs 7:1-14 · 14 p’sukim 8: Song of Songs 8:1-14 · 14 p’sukim Pesach VIII / פֶּסַח ח׳ Sunday, 20 April 2025 / 22 Nisan 5785 Torah Portion: Deuteronomy 15:19-16:17 ; Numbers 28:19-25 1: Deuteronomy 15:19-23 · 5 p’sukim 2: Deuteronomy 16:1-3 · 3 p’sukim 3: Deuteronomy 16:4-8 · 5 p’sukim 4: Deuteronomy 16:9-12 · 4 p’sukim 5: Deuteronomy 16:13-17 · 5 p’sukim maf: Numbers 28:19-25 · 7 p’sukim Haftarah: Isaiah 10:32-12:6 · 25 p’sukim https://goldendreidle.com/ We are conveniently located in Tustin, Orange County, across the street from the OC Kosher Market . The Golden Dreidle has the most extensive collection of Jewish Wedding Gifts, Groom's Mazel Tov Glasses, Tallits, Kiddush Cups, Jewish Wedding Mezuzahs, Chuppah .. * 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.

10-Minute Torah on YouTube Parashat Tzav is the 25th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion:  Leviticus 6:1-8:36 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.  [1] 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 * :  Malachi 3:4-24   · 21 p’sukim  *Shabbat HaGadol Commentary and Divrei Torah   Sefaria    OU Torah    Jewish Theological Seminary    American Jewish University   Hertz Chumash: pp. 435 – 438 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 429 – 438) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 580 – 587 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 568 – 587) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 621 – 625 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 613 – 625)   Shabbat HaGadol 2025 / שַׁבָּת הַגָּדוֹל 5785 Shabbat before Pesach (The Great Shabbat) 🕍 Shabbat HaGadol for Hebrew Year 5785 begins at sundown on  Friday, 11 April 2025  and ends at nightfall on  Saturday, 12 April 2025 . This corresponds to Parashat Tzav. 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. The Shabbat before Passover is considered a "great" Shabbat because it commemorates the great miracle of the Israelites being able to select a lamb for sacrifice without being molested by their Egyptian masters on a Saturday.    The second parashat of Leviticus continues the discussion of offerings by now instructing the Cohenim/Priests how to conduct them.  As we’ve seen in the instructions of how to build the Mishkan and the subsequent carrying out of these instructions in the previous book of Exodus, we now see similar attention paid to performing the various offerings. This should show just how important Hashem considers these rituals. Consider that Genesis showed us examples of how low humankind can go in expressing evil desires.  We’ve had murder in the second generation of humans; humans trying to build a tower to wage war against Hashem; xenophobia; those in control taking advantage of those under them. Consider that in Exodus we saw how our ancestors were freed from bondage and shown signs and wonders and still lacked faith in G-d by complaining about water and food and making a Golden Calf idol when they got confused and worried. It would seem that Hashem is now providing a remedy for all that.  Here we have an actual place where G-d’s presence can be experienced and ways which humans can redeem themselves.  Back in Genesis Hashem saw that part of our nature is to express evil.  Rather than seek to destroy us yet again, He provides a pathway for redemption that is much more effective in securing and reinforcing positive behavior. Let’s all remember and consider this and keep our minds on always looking toward teshuvah , the return to righteousness.   Parashat Tzav 5785 / פָּרָשַׁת צַו 12 de abril de 2025 / 14 de Nisán de 5785   Parashat Tzav es la vigésimo quinta porción semanal de la Torá en el ciclo anual judío de lectura de la Torá. Parashat Tzav: Levítico 6:1-8:36 En Tzav (“Mandamiento”), Dios le informa a Moisés sobre los sacrificios ofrecidos en el Mishkán (Tabernáculo), incluyendo una ofrenda de comida traída por el sumo sacerdote, ofrendas por la culpa y ofrendas de agradecimiento. Moisés inicia a Aarón y a sus hijos para el servicio sacerdotal en el Mishkán. [1] Tercer año trienal 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 Haftará*: Malaquías 3:4-24 · 21 p'sukim *Shabat HaGadol Comentario y Divrei Torá Sefaria OU Torá Seminario Teológico Judío Universidad Judía Americana   Hertz Jumash: págs. 435 – 438 Año Trienal 3 (Kriyah completa, págs. 429-438) Artscroll Jumash: págs. 580-587 Año Trienal 3 (Kriyah completa, págs. 568-587) Etz Jaim Jumash: págs. 621-625 Año Trienal 3 (Kriyah completa, págs. 613-625)   Shabat HaGadol 2025 / שַׁבָּת הַגָּדוֹל 5785 Shabat antes de Pésaj (El Gran Shabat) 🕍   El Shabat HaGadol del año hebreo 5785 comienza al atardecer del viernes 11 de abril de 2025 y termina al anochecer del sábado 12 de abril de 2025. Esto corresponde a Parashat Tzav. Shabat HaGadol (“Gran Shabat” שבת הגדול) es el Shabat inmediatamente anterior a Pésaj. En este Shabat se lee una Haftará especial del libro de Malaquías. Tradicionalmente, por la tarde, se ofrece un sermón extenso y conciso a la comunidad. El Shabat anterior a Pésaj se considera un Shabat "gran" porque conmemora el gran milagro de los israelitas, quienes pudieron seleccionar un cordero para el sacrificio sin ser molestados por sus amos egipcios en sábado.   La segunda parashat de Levítico continúa el análisis de las ofrendas instruyendo a los Cohenim/Sacerdotes sobre cómo realizarlas. Como vimos en las instrucciones sobre cómo construir el Mishkán y su posterior ejecución en el libro anterior de Éxodo, ahora vemos que se presta la misma atención a la realización de las diversas ofrendas.   Esto demuestra la importancia que Hashem otorga a estos rituales. Consideren que el Génesis nos mostró ejemplos de cuán bajo puede llegar la humanidad al expresar malos deseos. Hemos visto asesinatos en la segunda generación de humanos; humanos que intentan construir una torre para declarar la guerra a Hashem; xenofobia; quienes ostentan el poder se aprovechan de sus subordinados. Consideren que en Éxodo vimos cómo nuestros antepasados ​​fueron liberados de la esclavitud y se les mostraron señales y prodigios, y aun así carecían de fe en Dios al quejarse del agua y la comida, y al construir un becerro de oro cuando estaban confundidos y preocupados.   Parecería que Hashem ahora está proporcionando un remedio para todo eso. Aquí tenemos un lugar real donde se puede experimentar la presencia de Dios y maneras en que los humanos pueden redimirse. En el Génesis, Hashem vio que parte de nuestra naturaleza es expresar el mal. En lugar de buscar destruirnos una vez más, Él proporciona un camino de redención mucho más efectivo para asegurar y reforzar el comportamiento positivo.   Recordemos y consideremos esto, y mantengamos nuestras mentes siempre en la teshuvá, el retorno a la rectitud.