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www.templesholomofontario.org Calendar This is an overview of upcoming events. Details of each event are below Thursday, 30 January 2025-Judaic Studies Friday & Saturday, 31 January & 1 February 2025-Shabbat Services Sunday, 2 February 2025-In-Person Religious School Thursday, 6 February 2025-Judaic Studies Friday & Saturday, 7 & 8 February 2025-Shabbat Services Sunday, 9 February 2025-Religious School on Zoom Thursday, 13 February 2025-Board Meeting Thursday, 13 February 2025-Judaic Studies Friday & Saturday, 14 & 15 February 2025-Shabbat Services Sunday, 16 February 2025-Religious School on Zoom Monday, 17 Februrary 2025-President's Day Thursday, 20 February 2025-Judaic Studies Friday & Saturday, 21 & 22 February 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. Announcements -Office Hours -This week’s 10-Minute -Events -Candle Lighting Times for Shabbat (Ontario, CA) -Shabbat Services -School *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. Friday, 30 January 2025      10:00am - 7:30pm ( Shabbat Services @ 7:30pm ) Sunday, 2 February  2025      9:00am - 1:30pm (In-Person Religious School 10:00am - 12:00pm ) (Out of town) Friday, 7 February 2025      10:00am - 7:30pm ( Shabbat Services @ 7:30pm ) Sunday, 9 February  2025      9:00am - 1:30pm (Religious School 10:00am - 11:30pm ) Thursday, 13 January 2025      1:00pm - 7:00pm ( Board Meeting @ 7:00pm ) Friday, 14 February 2025      10:00am - 7:30pm ( Shabbat Services @ 7:30pm ) Sunday, 16 January  2025      9:00am - 1:30pm (Religious School 10:00am - 11:30pm ) (Subject to change. Please call for appointments) Parashat Bo 5785 / פָּרָשַׁת בֹּא 1 February 2025 / 3 Sh'vat 5785 10-Minute Torah on YouTube Last Friday Night's Sermon (24 January 2025) Thursday, 30 January 2025 @ 7:30pm Rabbi Jonathan Sacks’  Argument for the Sake of Heaven.   If you want to get a head start for next week, I attach this chapter as a 12-page PDF file.  I think we’ll have a better discussion if we all read it ahead of time. Shabbat Times for Ontario, California, USA 🕯️ Candle lighting  / הדלקת נרות Friday, January 31 ⋅ 5:05 pm ✨ Havdalah  (50 min) / הבדלה - 50 דקות Saturday, February 1 ⋅ 6:00 pm Powered by Hebcal Shabbat Times Upcoming Services   Erev Shabbat Ma'ariv Service Friday, January 31, 2025 @ 7:30 pm Shabbat Shacharit / שַׁבָּת Saturday, February 1, 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 Bo 5785 / בֹּא 1 February 2025 / 3 Sh’vat 5785 10-Minute Torah on YouTube Parashat Bo is the 15th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Exodus 10:1-13:16 Éxodo Capítulo diez: Versículo uno-trece: dieciséis Bo (“Come”) recounts the last three plagues that God inflicts on the Egyptians: locusts, darkness, and death of firstborns. God commands the Israelites to offer a Passover lamb sacrifice. After the last plague, Pharaoh and the Egyptians demand that the Israelites leave. [1] Triennial year 3 1: 12:29-32  · 4 p’sukim  2: 12:33-36  · 4 p’sukim  3: 12:37-42  · 6 p’sukim  4: 12:43-51  · 9 p’sukim  5: 13:1-4  · 4 p’sukim  6: 13:5-10  · 6 p’sukim  7: 13:11-16  · 6 p’sukim  maf: 13:14-16  · 3 p’sukim  Haftarah: Jeremiah 46:13-28  · 16 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria .   OU Torah    Jewish Theological Seminary    American Jewish University Hertz Chumash: pp. 258 – 262 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 248 – 262) Hebrew School at Temple Sholom of Ontario   Zoom Religious School: Sunday, January 26 @ 10:00am - 11:30am Next In-Person Religious School: Sunday, February 2 @ 10:00am - 12:00pm We are going to be starting up our religious school.  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. Rosh Chodesh Sh’vat 2025 / רֹאשׁ חוֹדֶשׁ שְׁבָט 5785 Start of month of Sh’vat on the Hebrew calendar 🌒 Rosh Chodesh Sh’vat for Hebrew Year 5785 begins at sundown on Wednesday, 29 January 2025 and ends at nightfall on Thursday, 30 January 2025 . Start of month of Sh’vat on the Hebrew calendar. שְׁבָט (transliterated Sh’vat or Shevat) is the 11th month of the Hebrew year, has 30 days, and corresponds to January or February 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. Adult Hebrew Course Sundays @ 12:00pm - 1:00 pm Preparing for monitoring the weekly Torah Reading with the NJOP Hebrew Crash Course Starting February 9 Shabbat Across America and Canada Friday night, March 7, 2025 Since the terrorist attacks in Israel on October 7th, 2023, the world’s Jewry has gone through some really difficult and dark times. There has been a dramatic increase in antisemitism. Jews have been attacked and made to feel unwelcome. Synagogues have been burned down and covered in graffiti.  What the world needs to see are more displays of Jewish pride and unity. Now is our chance to counter these dark times with Jewish light. On March 7th, exactly 17 months after those horrific attacks on the Jewish homeland, we are asking your community to join us for NJOP’s 29th Annual Shabbat Across America and Canada , the original Shabbat unity event. This special night is an opportunity to come together as one family and one community, to celebrate Shabbat and spread the light of Jewish unity into the world.  Let’s bring people into our synagogues and Jewish centers like never before. Participating in NJOP’s continent-wide event will enable those in your community to share this special unity experience with thousands of North American Jews. To positively impact upon participants, we invite you to offer an uplifting program including an explanatory service, traditional rituals, a delicious Shabbat meal and lively discussions to ensure a wonderfully inspiring and impactful Shabbat experience. 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.

Bo 5785 / בֹּא 1 February 2025 / 3 Sh’vat 5785 Uno de febrero Veinte Veinticinco / Tres Shevat Cincuenta y siete  Ochenta y cinco 10-Minute Torah on YouTube Parashat Bo is the 15th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Exodus 10:1-13:16 Éxodo Capítulo diez: Versículo uno-trece: dieciséis Bo (“Come”) recounts the last three plagues that God inflicts on the Egyptians: locusts, darkness, and death of firstborns. God commands the Israelites to offer a Passover lamb sacrifice. After the last plague, Pharaoh and the Egyptians demand that the Israelites leave. [1] Triennial year 3 1: 12:29-32  · 4 p’sukim  2: 12:33-36  · 4 p’sukim  3: 12:37-42  · 6 p’sukim  4: 12:43-51  · 9 p’sukim  5: 13:1-4  · 4 p’sukim  6: 13:5-10  · 6 p’sukim  7: 13:11-16  · 6 p’sukim  maf: 13:14-16  · 3 p’sukim  Haftarah: Jeremiah 46:13-28  · 16 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria .   OU Torah    Jewish Theological Seminary    American Jewish University   Hertz Chumash: pp. 258 – 262 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 248 – 262) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 356 – 365 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 340 – 365) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 387 – 394 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 374 – 394)   Here we come to the climax of our process of liberation. Hashem inflicts the final three plagues against Pharaoh's “hard heart”. First we have the eighth and ninth “signs and wonders”, locusts and complete darkness. Pharaoh being Pharaoh, of course, says he capitulates but then reneges and does not let Israel go. Having been given ten opportunities to free the slaves (including when Moses and Aaron first approach him and turn the staff into a snake), he brings the death of the firstborn upon himself, and being the king of Egypt, his subjects. While it's important that we study Torah and remember and relive the Exodus through performing the Seder at Passover, how does this monumental historical event that defines our people and heritage find relevance today? Will Hashen redeem Israel from the tyranny of present day terrorists and free our people from that bandage? Consider that Israel was subjected to slavery for over one hundred years before G-d “remembered” His covenant with Abraham. Perhaps it is Israel's success in immobilizing and destroying much of our enemies' capacity to fight that is the beginning of our modern redemption. As our ancestors did, we must trust in Hashem, follow our mitzvot and continue to observe our religion. And that will bring us to success. Bo 5785 / בֹּא 1 de febrero de 2025 / 3 Sh’vat 5785 Uno de febrero Veinte Veinticinco / Tres Shevat Cincuenta y siete Ochenta y cinco   Parashat Bo es la decimoquinta porción semanal de la Torá en el ciclo anual judío de lectura de la Torá. Éxodo 10:1-13:16 Éxodo Capítulo diez: Versículo uno-trece: dieciséis Bo (“Ven”) relata las últimas tres plagas que Dios inflige a los egipcios: langostas, oscuridad y muerte de los primogénitos. Dios ordena a los israelitas ofrecer un sacrificio de cordero de Pascua. Después de la última plaga, el faraón y los egipcios exigen que los israelitas se vayan. [1]   Año trienal 3 1: 12:29-32 · 4 p’sukim 2: 12:33-36 · 4 p’sukim 3: 12:37-42 · 6 p’sukim 4: 12:43-51 · 9 p’sukim 5: 13:1-4 · 4 p’sukim 6: 13:5-10 · 6 p’sukim 7: 13:11-16 · 6 p’sukim maf: 13:14-16 · 3 p’sukim Haftará: Jeremías 46:13-28 · 16 p’sukim   Comentario y Divrei Torá Sefaria. OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary American Jewish University   Hertz Chumash: pp. 258 – 262 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 248 – 262) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 356 – 365 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 340 – 365) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 387 – 394 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 374 – 394)   Aquí llegamos al clímax de nuestro proceso de liberación. Hashem inflige las tres plagas finales contra el “corazón duro” del Faraón. Primero tenemos la octava y la novena “señales y prodigios”, langostas y oscuridad total.   El Faraón, siendo Faraón, por supuesto, dice que capitula, pero luego se retracta y no deja ir a Israel. Después de haber recibido diez oportunidades para liberar a los esclavos (incluyendo la primera vez que Moisés y Aarón se acercan a él y convierten la vara en una serpiente), atrae sobre sí la muerte del primogénito y, como rey de Egipto, sobre sus súbditos.   Si bien es importante que estudiemos la Torá y recordemos y revivamos el Éxodo a través de la celebración del Séder de Pésaj, ¿cómo encuentra relevancia hoy este evento histórico monumental que define a nuestro pueblo y herencia? ¿Podrá Hashen redimir a Israel de la tiranía de los terroristas actuales y liberar a nuestro pueblo de esa venda?   Consideremos que Israel estuvo sometido a la esclavitud durante más de cien años antes de que Dios “recordara” Su pacto con Abraham. Tal vez el éxito de Israel en inmovilizar y destruir gran parte de la capacidad de nuestros enemigos para luchar sea el comienzo de nuestra redención moderna.   Como lo hicieron nuestros antepasados, debemos confiar en Hashem, seguir nuestras mitzvot y continuar observando nuestra religión. Y eso nos llevará al éxito.

www.templesholomofontario.org Calendar This is an overview of upcoming events. Details of each event are below Sunday, 19 January 2025-Religious School Thursday, 23 January 2025-Judaic Studies Friday & Saturday, 24 & 25 January 2025-Shabbat Services Sunday, 26 January 2025-Religious School Thursday, 30 January 2025-Judaic Studies Friday & Saturday, 31 January & 1 February 2025-Shabbat Services Sunday, 2 February 2025-In-Person Religious School Thursday, 6 February 2025-Judaic Studies Friday & Saturday, 7 & 8 February 2025-Shabbat Services Sunday, 9 February 2025-In-Person Religious School Thursday, 13 February 2025-Board Meeting Thursday, 13 February 2025-Judaic Studies Friday & Saturday, 7 & 8 February 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. Announcements -Office Hours -This week’s 10-Minute -Events -Candle Lighting Times for Shabbat (Ontario, CA) -Shabbat Services -School *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. Friday, 10 January 2025      10:00am - 7:30pm ( Shabbat Services @ 7:30pm ) Sunday, 12 January  2025      9:00am - 1:30pm (Religious School 10:00am - 11:30pm ) Friday, 17 January 2025      10:00am - 7:30pm ( Shabbat Services @ 7:30pm ) Sunday, 19 January  2025      9:00am - 1:30pm (Religious School 10:00am - 11:30pm ) Friday, 24 January 2025      10:00am - 7:30pm ( Shabbat Services @ 7:30pm ) Sunday, 26 January  2025      9:00am - 1:30pm (Religious School 10:00am - 11:30pm ) Friday, 30 January 2025      10:00am - 7:30pm ( Shabbat Services @ 7:30pm ) Sunday, 2 February  2025      9:00am - 1:30pm (In-Person Religious School 10:00am - 12:00pm ) (?) Friday, 7 February 2025      10:00am - 7:30pm ( Shabbat Services @ 7:30pm ) Sunday, 9 February  2025      9:00am - 1:30pm (Religious School 10:00am - 11:30pm ) Thursday, 13 January 2025      1:00pm - 7:00pm ( Board Meeting @ 7:00pm ) Friday, 14 February 2025      10:00am - 7:30pm ( Shabbat Services @ 7:30pm ) Sunday, 16 January  2025      9:00am - 1:30pm (Religious School 10:00am - 11:30pm ) (Subject to change. Please call for appointments) Parashat Vaera 5785 / פָּרָשַׁת וָאֵרָא 25 January 2025 / 25 Tevet 5785 10-Minute Torah on YouTube Last Friday Night's Sermon (17 January 2025) Inauguration Day Monday, January 20 Inauguration Day occurs every four years on January 20 (or January 21 if January 20 falls on a Sunday). The inauguration ceremony takes place at the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, DC. The next presidential inauguration is scheduled to be on January 20, 2025. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, January 20 Thursday, 23 January 2025 @ 7:30pm Rabbi Jonathan Sacks’  Argument for the Sake of Heaven.   If you want to get a head start for next week, I attach this chapter as a 12-page PDF file.  I think we’ll have a better discussion if we all read it ahead of time. Shabbat Times for Ontario, California, USA 🕯️ Candle lighting  / הדלקת נרות Friday, January 24 ⋅ 4:58 pm ✨ Havdalah  (50 min) / הבדלה - 50 דקות Saturday, January 25 ⋅ 5:54 pm Powered by Hebcal Shabbat Times Upcoming Services   Erev Shabbat Ma'ariv Service Friday, January 24, 2025 @ 7:30 pm Shabbat Shacharit / שַׁבָּת Saturday, January 25, 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 Vaera 5785 / פָּרָשַׁת וָאֵרָא 25 January 2025 / 25 Tevet 5785 Parashat Vaera is the 14th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Triennial year 3 : Exodus 8:16-9:35 Vaera (“I Appeared”) opens as God promises to redeem the enslaved Israelites and bring them to the Promised Land. When Pharaoh repeatedly refuses to let the Israelites go, God sends a series of plagues: water turning to blood, frogs, lice, wild animals, death of livestock, boils, and hail.  [1] 1: 8:16-23 · 8 p’sukim 2: 8:24-28 · 5 p’sukim 3: 9:1-7 · 7 p’sukim 4: 9:8-16 · 9 p’sukim 5: 9:17-21 · 5 p’sukim 6: 9:22-26 · 5 p’sukim 7: 9:27-35 · 9 p’sukim maf: 9:33-35 · 3 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah   Sefaria    OU Torah    Jewish Theological Seminary    American Jewish University   Hertz Chumash: pp. 240 – 244 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 232 – 244) Mevorchim Chodesh Sh’vat / מְבָרְכִים חוֹדֶשׁ שְׁבָט Saturday, January 25 Molad Sh’vat: Wed, 17 minutes and 17 chalakim after 6:00am Hebrew School at Temple Sholom of Ontario   Zoom Religious School: Sunday, January 19 @ 10:00am - 11:30am Next In-Person Religious School: Sunday, February 2 @ 10:00am - 12:00pm We are going to be starting up our religious school.  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. Rosh Chodesh Sh’vat 2025 / רֹאשׁ חוֹדֶשׁ שְׁבָט 5785 Start of month of Sh’vat on the Hebrew calendar 🌒 Rosh Chodesh Sh’vat for Hebrew Year 5785 begins at sundown on Wednesday, 29 January 2025 and ends at nightfall on Thursday, 30 January 2025 . Start of month of Sh’vat on the Hebrew calendar. שְׁבָט (transliterated Sh’vat or Shevat) is the 11th month of the Hebrew year, has 30 days, and corresponds to January or February 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. Shabbat Across America and Canada Friday night, March 7, 2025 Since the terrorist attacks in Israel on October 7th, 2023, the world’s Jewry has gone through some really difficult and dark times. There has been a dramatic increase in antisemitism. Jews have been attacked and made to feel unwelcome. Synagogues have been burned down and covered in graffiti.  What the world needs to see are more displays of Jewish pride and unity. Now is our chance to counter these dark times with Jewish light. On March 7th, exactly 17 months after those horrific attacks on the Jewish homeland, we are asking your community to join us for NJOP’s 29th Annual Shabbat Across America and Canada , the original Shabbat unity event. This special night is an opportunity to come together as one family and one community, to celebrate Shabbat and spread the light of Jewish unity into the world.  Let’s bring people into our synagogues and Jewish centers like never before. Participating in NJOP’s continent-wide event will enable those in your community to share this special unity experience with thousands of North American Jews. To positively impact upon participants, we invite you to offer an uplifting program including an explanatory service, traditional rituals, a delicious Shabbat meal and lively discussions to ensure a wonderfully inspiring and impactful Shabbat experience. 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.

Parashat Vaera 5785 / פָּרָשַׁת וָאֵרָא 25 January 2025 / 25 Tevet 5785 Twenty-five January Twenty Twenty-five/Twenty-five Tevet Fifty-seven Eighty-five 10-Minute Torah on YouTube Parashat Vaera is the 14th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion:  Exodus 6:2-9:35 Exodus Chapter Six, Verse Two (Eight, Sixteen) to Nine, Thirty-five Vaera (“I Appeared”) opens as God promises to redeem the enslaved Israelites and bring them to the Promised Land. When Pharaoh repeatedly refuses to let the Israelites go, God sends a series of plagues: water turning to blood, frogs, lice, wild animals, death of livestock, boils, and hail.  [1] Triennial year 3 1:  8:16-23  · 8 p’sukim   2:  8:24-28  · 5 p’sukim   3:  9:1-7  · 7 p’sukim   4:  9:8-16  · 9 p’sukim   5:  9:17-21  · 5 p’sukim   6:  9:22-26  · 5 p’sukim   7:  9:27-35  · 9 p’sukim   maf:  9:33-35  · 3 p’sukim   Haftarah:  Ezekiel 28:25-29:21  · 23 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah   Sefaria    OU Torah    Jewish Theological Seminary    American Jewish University   Hertz Chumash: pp. 240 – 244 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 232 – 244) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 330 – 339 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 318 – 339) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 362 – 368 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 351 – 368)   We now the beginning of the release of Israel from the hand of Pharaoh.  Hashem visits the signs and wonders which are the plagues unto Egypt and Pharaoh.  And Pharaoh’s stubbornness will doom his empire. Moses, however, is the reluctant hero.  He complains that he is not up to the task.  He does not feel that he has the right qualities to confront Pharaoh and make him listen.  But G-d assures Moses that indeed he has his back and together with his brother Aaron he will see it through. How many of us have faced challenges that we didn’t think we do, yet with some encouragement we were able to do it?  Consider that this is an important message here.  Richard Branson, the head of the Virgin brand has said that one should accept a job above what they feel are their capabilities, and then rise to the occasion. As we proceed through Exodus and much of what is to come in Torah, we see that Moses does just that.  Yes, he complains and even whines at times, but in the end, he becomes our greatest prophet. Let us consider this as an example that Hashem is behind all of us to reach our full potential and make the most out of life.   Parashat Vaera 5785 / פָּרָשַׁת וָאֵרָא 25 de enero de 2025 / 25 de Tevet de 5785 Veinticinco de enero Veinticinco/Veinticinco Tevet Cincuenta y siete Ochenta y cinco   Torá de 10 minutos en YouTube Parashat Vaera es la decimocuarta porción semanal de la Torá en el ciclo anual judío de lectura de la Torá. Porción de la Torá: Éxodo 6:2-9:35 Éxodo Capítulo Seis, Versículo Dos (Ocho, Dieciséis) a Nueve, Treinta y cinco Vaera (“Me Aparecí”) comienza cuando Dios promete redimir a los israelitas esclavizados y llevarlos a la Tierra Prometida. Cuando el Faraón se niega repetidamente a dejar ir a los israelitas, Dios envía una serie de plagas: agua convertida en sangre, ranas, piojos, animales salvajes, muerte del ganado, forúnculos y granizo. [1]   Año trienal 3 1: 8:16-23 · 8 p’sukim 2: 8:24-28 · 5 p’sukim 3: 9:1-7 · 7 p’sukim 4: 9:8-16 · 9 p’sukim 5: 9:17-21 · 5 p’sukim 6: 9:22-26 · 5 p’sukim 7: 9:27-35 · 9 p’sukim maf: 9:33-35 · 3 p’sukim Haftará: Ezequiel 28:25-29:21 · 23 p’sukim   Comentario y Divrei Torá Sefaria OU Torá Seminario Teológico Judío Universidad Judía Americana   Hertz Chumash: págs. 240 – 244 Año Trienal 3 (Kriyah completa págs. 232 – 244) Artscroll Chumash: págs. 330 – 339 Año Trienal 3 (Kriyah completa págs. 318 – 339) Etz Chaim Chumash: págs. 362 – 368 Año Trienal 3 (Kriyah completa págs. 351 – 368)   Ahora vemos el comienzo de la liberación de Israel de la mano del Faraón. Hashem envía señales y maravillas que son las plagas a Egipto y al Faraón. Y la terquedad del Faraón condenará a su imperio. Sin embargo, Moisés es el héroe renuente. Se queja de que no está a la altura de la tarea. No siente que tiene las cualidades adecuadas para enfrentar al Faraón y lograr que lo escuche. Pero Dios le asegura a Moisés que, en verdad, lo respalda y que, junto con su hermano Aarón, lo llevará a cabo. ¿Cuántos de nosotros hemos enfrentado desafíos que no creíamos que teníamos, pero que, con un poco de aliento, pudimos superar? Consideremos que este es un mensaje importante. Richard Branson, el director de la marca Virgin, ha dicho que uno debe aceptar un trabajo que supere sus capacidades y luego estar a la altura de las circunstancias. A medida que avanzamos en Éxodo y gran parte de lo que vendrá en la Torá, vemos que Moisés hace exactamente eso. Sí, se queja e incluso lloriquea a veces, pero al final, se convierte en nuestro mayor profeta. Consideremos esto como un ejemplo de que Hashem está detrás de todos nosotros para que alcancemos nuestro máximo potencial y aprovechemos la vida al máximo.

www.templesholomofontario.org Calendar This is an overview of upcoming events. Details of each event are below Sunday, 12 January 2025-Religious School Monday, 13 January 2024-Torah Study New Day! Thursday, 16 January 2025-Judaic Studies (?) Friday & Saturday, 17 & 18 January 2025-Shabbat Services Sunday, 19 January 2025-Religious School Monday, 20 January 2024-Torah Study New Day! Thursday, 23 January 2025-Judaic Studies Friday & Saturday, 24 & 25 January 2025-Shabbat Services Sunday, 26 January 2025-Religious School Monday, 27 January 2024-Torah Study New Day! Thursday, 30 January 2025-Judaic Studies (?) Friday & Saturday, 31 January & 1 February 2025-Shabbat Services Sunday, 2 February 2025-In-Person Religious School 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. Announcements -Office Hours -This week’s 10-Minute -Events -Candle Lighting Times for Shabbat (Ontario, CA) -Shabbat Services -School *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, 9 January 2025      1:00pm - 7:00pm ( Board Meeting @ 7:00pm ) Friday, 10 January 2025      10:00am - 7:30pm ( Shabbat Services @ 7:30pm ) Sunday, 12 January  2025      9:00am - 1:30pm (Religious School 10:00am - 11:30pm ) Friday, 17 January 2025      10:00am - 7:30pm ( Shabbat Services @ 7:30pm ) Sunday, 19 January  2025      9:00am - 1:30pm (Religious School 10:00am - 11:30pm ) Friday, 24 January 2025      10:00am - 7:30pm ( Shabbat Services @ 7:30pm ) Sunday, 26 January  2025      9:00am - 1:30pm (Religious School 10:00am - 11:30pm ) Friday, 30 January 2025      10:00am - 7:30pm ( Shabbat Services @ 7:30pm ) Sunday, 2 February  2025      9:00am - 1:30pm (In-Person Religious School 10:00am - 12:00pm ) (Subject to change. Please call for appointments) Parashat Shemot 5785 / פָּרָשַׁת שְׁמוֹת 18 January 2025 / 18 Tevet 5785 10-Minute Torah on YouTube Last Friday Night's Sermon (10 January 2025) Adult Torah Study Class Next Session: Monday , January 13 at 7:30 pm PT New Day! Zoom Links sent in separate email Monday early afternoon. Please reply if you do not receive them. Parashat Shemot 5785 / פָּרָשַׁת שְׁמוֹת 18 January 2025 / 18 Tevet 5785 Parashat Shemot is the 13th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Exodus 1:1-6:1 Shemot (“Names”) is the first Torah reading in the Book of Exodus. It opens describing the enslavement of the Israelites in Egypt. Moses is born, placed in a basket on the Nile, and adopted into Pharaoh’s household. He later encounters God at a burning bush and begins his mission of demanding that Pharoah let the Israelites go.  [1] Commentary and Divrei Torah   Sefaria    OU Torah    Jewish Theological Seminary    American Jewish University  Hertz Chumash: pp. 220 – 224 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 206 – 224) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 310 – 317 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 292 – 317) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 335 – 341 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 317 – 341) Thursday, 16 January 2025 @ 7:30pm Rabbi Jonathan Sacks’  Argument for the Sake of Heaven.   If you want to get a head start for next week, I attach this chapter as a 12-page PDF file.  I think we’ll have a better discussion if we all read it ahead of time. Shabbat Times for Ontario, California, USA 🕯️ Candle lighting  / הדלקת נרות Friday, January 17 ⋅ 4:51 pm ✨ Havdalah  (50 min) / הבדלה - 50 דקות Saturday, January 11 ⋅ 5:48 pm Powered by Hebcal Shabbat Times Upcoming Services   Erev Shabbat Ma'ariv Service Friday, January 17, 2025 @ 7:30 pm Shabbat Shacharit / שַׁבָּת Saturday, January 18, 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 Shemot 5785 / פָּרָשַׁת שְׁמוֹת 18 January 2025 / 18 Tevet 5785 Parashat Shemot is the 13th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion Triennial year 3 : Exodus 4:18-6:1 Shemot (“Names”) is the first Torah reading in the Book of Exodus. It opens describing the enslavement of the Israelites in Egypt. Moses is born, placed in a basket on the Nile, and adopted into Pharaoh’s household. He later encounters God at a burning bush and begins his mission of demanding that Pharoah let the Israelites go.  [1] 1: 4:18-20 · 3 p’sukim 2: 4:21-26 · 6 p’sukim 3: 4:27-31 · 5 p’sukim 4: 5:1-5 · 5 p’sukim 5: 5:6-9 · 4 p’sukim 6: 5:10-14 · 5 p’sukim 7: 5:15-6:1 · 10 p’sukim maf: 5:22-6:1 · 3 p’sukim Haftarah for Ashkenazim: Isaiah 27:6-28:13 , 29:22-23 · 23 p’sukimm Commentary and Divrei Torah   Sefaria    OU Torah    Jewish Theological Seminary    American Jewish University  Hertz Chumash: pp. 220 – 224 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 206 – 224) Hebrew School at Temple Sholom of Ontario   Zoom Religious School: Sunday, January 12 @ 10:00am - 11:30am We are going to be starting up our religious school.  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. Shabbat Across America and Canada Friday night, March 7, 2025 Since the terrorist attacks in Israel on October 7th, 2023, the world’s Jewry has gone through some really difficult and dark times. There has been a dramatic increase in antisemitism. Jews have been attacked and made to feel unwelcome. Synagogues have been burned down and covered in graffiti.  What the world needs to see are more displays of Jewish pride and unity. Now is our chance to counter these dark times with Jewish light. On March 7th, exactly 17 months after those horrific attacks on the Jewish homeland, we are asking your community to join us for NJOP’s 29th Annual Shabbat Across America and Canada , the original Shabbat unity event. This special night is an opportunity to come together as one family and one community, to celebrate Shabbat and spread the light of Jewish unity into the world.  Let’s bring people into our synagogues and Jewish centers like never before. Participating in NJOP’s continent-wide event will enable those in your community to share this special unity experience with thousands of North American Jews. To positively impact upon participants, we invite you to offer an uplifting program including an explanatory service, traditional rituals, a delicious Shabbat meal and lively discussions to ensure a wonderfully inspiring and impactful Shabbat experience. 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. 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10-Minute Torah on YouTube Parashat Shemot 5785 / פָּרָשַׁת שְׁמוֹת 18 January 2025 / 18 Tevet 5785 Parashat Shemot is the 13th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion:  Exodus 1:1-6:1 Shemot (“Names”) is the first Torah reading in the Book of Exodus. It opens describing the enslavement of the Israelites in Egypt. Moses is born, placed in a basket on the Nile, and adopted into Pharaoh’s household. He later encounters God at a burning bush and begins his mission of demanding that Pharoah let the Israelites go.  [1] Triennial year 3 1:  4:18-20  · 3 p’sukim   2:  4:21-26  · 6 p’sukim   3:  4:27-31  · 5 p’sukim   4:  5:1-5  · 5 p’sukim   5:  5:6-9  · 4 p’sukim   6:  5:10-14  · 5 p’sukim   7:  5:15-6:1  · 10 p’sukim   maf:  5:22-6:1  · 3 p’sukim   Haftarah for Ashkenazim:  Isaiah 27:6-28:13 ,  29:22-23   · 23 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah   Sefaria    OU Torah    Jewish Theological Seminary    American Jewish University   Hertz Chumash: pp. 220 – 224 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 206 – 224) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 310 – 317 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 292 – 317) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 335 – 341 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 317 – 341) There’s an old saying: “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again”. As a corollary to that, Mark Cuban, successful American Jewish businessman has said: “You can fail thousands of times, but you only need to succeed once”.  So be it with Moses. Hashem approaches Moses, or Monios  as he was known to Egyptians, to lead Israel out of bondage.  Moses hesitates and G-d chastises him for not accepting His sovereignty and accepting his mission, which is assured to be a success.  Moses reluctantly complies, meets up with his brother, Aaron, and together they go to confront Pharaoh.  Pharaoh’s “strong heart”, or ego, won’t let him accede to their request, lest he give up a people subjected by his hand to forced labor and look weak to his people.  Moses is downtrodden as our parashat ends and complains to G-d that his efforts are all in vain and they should leave well enough alone.  G-d reassures Moses to see what He will do to Pharaoh, implying success.  Will Moses and Aarons efforts succeed?  Tune in next week to the conclusion…. Parashat Shemot 5785 / פָּרָשַׁת שְׁמוֹת 18 de enero de 2025 / 18 de Tevet de 5785 Dieciocho de enero Veinticinco / Dieciocho Tevet Cincuenta y siete Ochenta y cinco Parashat Shemot es la decimotercera porción semanal de la Torá en el ciclo anual judío de lectura de la Torá. Porción de la Torá: Éxodo 1:1-6:1 Éxodo Capítulo Uno, Versículo uno a Seis, uno. Shemot (“Nombres”) es la primera lectura de la Torá en el Libro del Éxodo. Comienza describiendo la esclavitud de los israelitas en Egipto. Nace Moisés, es colocado en una canasta en el Nilo y adoptado en la casa del Faraón. Más tarde se encuentra con Dios en una zarza ardiente y comienza su misión de exigirle al Faraón que deje ir a los israelitas. [1] Año trienal 3 1: 4:18-20 · 3 p’sukim 2: 4:21-26 · 6 p’sukim 3: 4:27-31 · 5 p’sukim 4: 5:1-5 · 5 p’sukim 5: 5:6-9 · 4 p’sukim 6: 5:10-14 · 5 p’sukim 7: 5:15-6:1 · 10 p’sukim maf: 5:22-6:1 · 3 p’sukim Haftará para los ashkenazíes: Isaías 27:6-28:13, 29:22-23 · 23 p’sukim Comentario y Divrei Torá Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary American Jewish Universidad Hertz Chumash: pp. 220 – 224 Año Trienal 3 (Kriyah completa pp. 206 – 224) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 310 – 317 Año Trienal 3 (Kriyah completa pp. 292 – 317) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 335 – 341 Año Trienal 3 (Kriyah completa pp. 317 – 341) Hay un viejo dicho: “Si no tienes éxito la primera vez, inténtalo, inténtalo de nuevo”. Como corolario de eso, Mark Cuban, exitoso hombre de negocios judío estadounidense, ha dicho: “Puedes fracasar miles de veces, pero solo necesitas triunfar una vez”. Así sea con Moisés. Hashem se acerca a Moisés, o Monios como lo conocían los egipcios, para sacar a Israel de la esclavitud. Moisés duda y Dios lo castiga por no aceptar Su soberanía y aceptar Su misión, que está segura de que será un éxito. Moisés accede de mala gana, se encuentra con su hermano, Aarón, y juntos van a enfrentarse al Faraón. El “corazón fuerte” o ego del Faraón no le permite acceder a su pedido, no sea que renuncie a un pueblo sometido por su mano a trabajos forzados y parezca débil ante su pueblo. Moisés se siente oprimido cuando termina nuestra parashá y se queja a Dios de que sus esfuerzos son todos en vano y que deberían dejar las cosas como están. Dios le asegura a Moisés que verá lo que Él le hará al Faraón, lo que implica el éxito. ¿Tendrán éxito los esfuerzos de Moisés y Aarón? Sintonice la próxima semana para conocer la conclusión…rzos de Moisés y Aarón? Sintonice la próxima semana para la conclusión...

Calendar This is an overview of upcoming events. Details of each event are below Sunday, 5 January 2025-In-Person Religious School and Adult Learning Monday, 6 January 2024-Torah Study New Day! Thursday, 9 January 2025-Judaic Studies (?) Friday & Saturday, 10 & 11 January 2025-Shabbat Services Sunday, 12 January 2025-Religious School Monday, 13 January 2024-Torah Study New Day! Thursday, 16 January 2025-Judaic Studies (?) Friday & Saturday, 17 & 18 January 2025-Shabbat Services Sunday, 19 January 2025-Religious School We are now offering Zelle for payments and donations! Use this email: treasurer@templesholomofontario.org Please note what the payment is for. Thank you. Announcements -Office Hours -This week’s 10-Minute -Events -Candle Lighting Times for Shabbat (Ontario, CA) -Shabbat Services -School *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, 5 January  2025      9:00am - 1:30pm (In-Person Religious School 10:00am - 12:00pm ) Thursday, 9 January 2025      1:00pm - 7:00pm ( Board Meeting @ 7:00pm ) Friday, 10 January 2025      10:00am - 7:30pm ( Shabbat Services @ 7:30pm ) Sunday, 12 January  2025      9:00am - 1:30pm (Religious School 10:00am - 11:30pm ) Friday, 17 January 2025      10:00am - 7:30pm ( Shabbat Services @ 7:30pm ) Sunday, 19 January  2025      9:00am - 1:30pm (Religious School 10:00am - 11:30pm ) Friday, 24 January 2025      10:00am - 7:30pm ( Shabbat Services @ 7:30pm ) Sunday, 26 January  2025      9:00am - 1:30pm (Religious School 10:00am - 11:30pm ) (Subject to change. Please call for appointments) Parashat Vayechi 5785 / פָּרָשַׁת וַיְחִי 11 January 2025  /  11 Tevet 5785 10-Minute Torah on YouTube Last Friday Night's Sermon (3 January 2025) Adult Torah Study Class Next Session: Monday , January 6 at 7:30 pm PT New Day! Zoom Links sent in separate email Monday early afternoon. Please reply if you do not receive them. Parashat Vayechi 5785 / פָּרָשַׁת וַיְחִי 11 January 2025 / 11 Tevet 5785 Parashat Vayechi is the 12th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Genesis 47:28-50:26 Vayechi (“He Lived”) is the final Torah portion in the Book of Genesis. It opens as Jacob prepares for his death, making his son Joseph swear to bury him in the Cave of Machpelah. Jacob blesses Joseph’s two sons and his own 12 sons and then dies. Jacob’s sons bury him. The portion ends with Joseph’s death.  [1] Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary American Jewish University   Hertz Chumash: pp. 187 – 191 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 180 – 191) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 282 – 289 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 268 – 289) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 305 – 311 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 293 – 311) Thursday, 9 January 2025, 7:00pm - 9:00pm Thursday, 9 January 2025 @ 7:30pm January 9, as agreed, we will be reading the first chapter of Rabbi Jonathan Sacks’  Argument for the Sake of Heaven.   If you want to get a head start for next week, I attach this chapter as a 12-page PDF file.  I think we’ll have a better discussion if we all read it ahead of time. Shabbat Times for Ontario, California, USA 🕯️ Candle lighting  / הדלקת נרות Friday, January 10 ⋅ 4:45 pm ✨ Havdalah  (50 min) / הבדלה - 50 דקות Saturday, January 11 ⋅ 5:41 pm Powered by Hebcal Shabbat Times Upcoming Services   Erev Shabbat Ma'ariv Service Friday, January 10, 2025 @ 7:30 pm Shabbat Shacharit / שַׁבָּת Saturday, January 11, 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 Vayechi 5785 / פָּרָשַׁת וַיְחִי 11 January 2025 / 11 Tevet 5785 Parashat Vayechi is the 12th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion Triennial year 3 : Genesis 47:28-50:26 Vayechi (“He Lived”) is the final Torah portion in the Book of Genesis. It opens as Jacob prepares for his death, making his son Joseph swear to bury him in the Cave of Machpelah. Jacob blesses Joseph’s two sons and his own 12 sons and then dies. Jacob’s sons bury him. The portion ends with Joseph’s death. 1: 49:27-30 · 4 p’sukim 2: 49:31-33 · 3 p’sukim 3: 50:1-6 · 6 p’sukim 4: 50:7-9 · 3 p’sukim 5: 50:10-14 · 5 p’sukim 6: 50:15-20 · 6 p’sukim 7: 50:21-26 · 6 p’sukim maf: 50:23-26 · 4 p’sukim Haftarah: I Kings 2:1-12 · 12 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria     OU Torah     Jewish Theological Seminary     American Jewish University     Hertz Chumash: pp. 187 – 191 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 180 – 191) Hebrew School at Temple Sholom of Ontario   In-Person Religious School: Sunday, January 5 @ 10:00am - 12:00pm Zoom Religious School: Sunday, January 12 @ 10:00am - 11:30am We are going to be starting up our religious school.  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 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. 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.

Parashat Vayechi 5785 / פָּרָשַׁת וַיְחִי 11 January 2025  /  11 Tevet 5785 10-Minute Torah on YouTube Parashat Vayechi is the 12th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion:  Genesis 47:28-50:26 Genesis Chapter Forty-seven (Forty-nine), verse twenty-eight to Fifty, Twenty-six Vayechi (“He Lived”) is the final Torah portion in the Book of Genesis. It opens as Jacob prepares for his death, making his son Joseph swear to bury him in the Cave of Machpelah. Jacob blesses Joseph’s two sons and his own 12 sons and then dies. Jacob’s sons bury him. The portion ends with Joseph’s death.  [1]   Triennial year 3 1:  49:27-30  · 4 p’sukim   2:  49:31-33  · 3 p’sukim   3:  50:1-6  · 6 p’sukim   4:  50:7-9  · 3 p’sukim   5:  50:10-14  · 5 p’sukim   6:  50:15-20  · 6 p’sukim   7:  50:21-26  · 6 p’sukim   maf:  50:23-26  · 4 p’sukim  Haftarah:  I Kings 2:1-12  · 12 p’sukim   Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria     OU Torah     Jewish Theological Seminary     American Jewish University     Hertz Chumash: pp. 187 – 191 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 180 – 191) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 282 – 289 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 268 – 289) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 305 – 311 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 293 – 311)   This is an interesting chapter because it almost seems superfluous.  We are reading about Jacob/Israel blessing his sons, who are to be the ancestors of their respective tribes. These are tribes that no longer exist. So why do we study them and pay attention to not just the blessings here at the end of Genesis, but also similar blessings from Moshe Rabbeinu at the end of Deuteronomy? After all, if these tribes have been lost, what’s the point?  Is it only because it is part of Torah, and like the archaic performances of the various offerings, are part of our Torah? Nevertheless, these lost tribes are part of our legacy and despite what happens later on, deserve consideration.  As Torah is, there are always lessons to be learned.  Consider, today, that while each of these tribes contributed their own mark on our heritage, today, it is up to us to emulate those values.  As we study the various blessings, let us each take away those qualities and devote ourselves to manifesting all of those blessing today as Jews.   Parashat Vayechi 5785 / פָּרָשַׁת וַיְחִי 11 de enero de 2025 / 11 de Tevet de 5785 Once de enero de veinte veinticinco / Once de Tevet cincuenta y siete ochenta y cinco   Parashat Vayechi es la duodécima porción semanal de la Torá en el ciclo anual judío de lectura de la Torá. Porción de la Torá: Génesis 47:28-50:26 Génesis capítulo cuarenta y siete (cuarenta y nueve), versículo veintiocho a cincuenta y veintiséis Vayechi (“Él vivió”) es la última porción de la Torá en el Libro de Génesis. Comienza cuando Jacob se prepara para su muerte, haciendo jurar a su hijo José que lo enterrará en la Cueva de Macpela. Jacob bendice a los dos hijos de José y a sus propios doce hijos y luego muere. Los hijos de Jacob lo entierran. La porción termina con la muerte de José. [1]   Año trienal 3 1: 49:27-30 · 4 p’sukim 2: 49:31-33 · 3 p’sukim 3: 50:1-6 · 6 p’sukim 4: 50:7-9 · 3 p’sukim 5: 50:10-14 · 5 p’sukim 6: 50:15-20 · 6 p’sukim 7: 50:21-26 · 6 p’sukim maf: 50:23-26 · 4 p’sukim Haftará: 1 Reyes 2:1-12 · 12 p’sukim   Comentario y Divrei Torá Sefaria OU Torá Seminario Teológico Judío Universidad Judía Americana   Hertz Chumash: pp. 187 – 191 Año Trienal 3 (Kriyah completo págs. 180 – 191) Artscroll Chumash: págs. 282 – 289 Año Trienal 3 (Kriyah completo págs. 268 – 289) Etz Chaim Chumash: págs. 305 – 311 Año Trienal 3 (Kriyah completo págs. 293 – 311)   Este es un capítulo interesante porque casi parece superfluo. Estamos leyendo acerca de Jacob/Israel bendiciendo a sus hijos, quienes serán los antepasados ​​de sus respectivas tribus. Se trata de tribus que ya no existen.   Entonces, ¿por qué las estudiamos y prestamos atención no sólo a las bendiciones que aparecen aquí al final de Génesis, sino también a las bendiciones similares de Moshe Rabbeinu al final de Deuteronomio? Después de todo, si estas tribus se han perdido, ¿qué sentido tiene? ¿Es sólo porque es parte de la Torá y, al igual que las representaciones arcaicas de las diversas ofrendas, son parte de nuestra Torá?   Sin embargo, estas tribus perdidas son parte de nuestro legado y, a pesar de lo que suceda más adelante, merecen consideración. Tal como es la Torá, siempre hay lecciones que aprender. Consideremos hoy que, si bien cada una de estas tribus contribuyó con su propia huella en nuestra herencia, hoy depende de nosotros emular esos valores. Al estudiar las diversas bendiciones, tomemos cada uno de nosotros esas cualidades y dediquémonos a manifestar todas esas bendiciones hoy como judíos.

Calendar This is an overview of upcoming events. Details of each event are below Hanukkah Party, Sunday 29 December 2024 4:00pm Hanukkah, Thursday, December 26 - Thursday, January 2, 2025 Friday & Saturday, 27 & 28 December 2024-Shabbat Services Thursday, 2 January 2025-Judaic Studies (?) Friday & Saturday, 3 & 4 January 2025-Shabbat Services Sunday, 5 January 2025-In-Person Religious School and Adult Learning Monday, 6 January 2024-Torah Study New Day! Thursday, 9 January 2025-Judaic Studies (?) Friday & Saturday, 10 & 11 January 2025-Shabbat Services Sunday, 12 January 2025-Religious School Monday, 13 January 2024-Torah Study New Day! Thursday, 16 January 2025-Judaic Studies (?) Friday & Saturday, 17 & 18 January 2025-Shabbat Services Sunday, 19 January 2025-Religious School We are now offering Zelle for payments and donations! Use this email: treasurer@templesholomofontario.org Please note what the payment is for. Thank you. Announcements -Office Hours -This week’s 10-Minute -Events -Candle Lighting Times for Shabbat (Ontario, CA) -Shabbat Services -School *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. Friday, 3 January 2025      10:00am - 7:30pm ( Shabbat Services @ 7:30pm ) Sunday, 5 January  2025      9:00am - 1:30pm (In-Person Religious School 10:00am - 12:00pm ) Friday, 10 January 2025      10:00am - 7:30pm ( Shabbat Services @ 7:30pm ) Sunday, 12 January  2025      9:00am - 1:30pm (Religious School 10:00am - 11:30pm ) Friday, 17 January 2025      10:00am - 7:30pm ( Shabbat Services @ 7:30pm ) Sunday, 19 January  2025      9:00am - 1:30pm (Religious School 10:00am - 11:30pm ) (Subject to change. Please call for appointments) Parashat Vayigash 5785 / פָּרָשַׁת וַיֵּשֶׁב 4 January 2025 / 4 Tevet 5785 10-Minute Torah on YouTube Last Friday Night's Sermon (27 December 2024) HANUKKAH PARTY @ TSO Done By Our Sisterhood @  Temple Sholom of Ontario  Sunday, December 29th, 2024 @ 4:00 p.m. Chanukah 2024 / חֲנוּכָּה 5785 Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of rededication 🕎 Chanukah for Hebrew Year 5785 begins at sundown on Wednesday, 25 December 2024 and ends at nightfall on Thursday, 2 January 2025 . Hanukkah (Hebrew: חֲנֻכָּה, usually spelled חנוכה pronounced [χanuˈka] in Modern Hebrew, also romanized as Chanukah or Chanuka), also known as the Festival of Lights, is an eight-day Jewish holiday commemorating the rededication of the Holy Temple (the Second Temple) in Jerusalem at the time of the Maccabean Revolt of the 2nd century BCE. Hanukkah is observed for eight nights and days, starting on the 25th day of Kislev according to the Hebrew calendar, which may occur at any time from late November to late December in the Gregorian calendar. Chanukah Day 4 / חֲנוּכָּה יוֹם ד׳ Sunday, 29 December 2024 / 28 Kislev 5785 Torah Portion: Numbers 7:30-41 1: Numbers 7:30-32 · 3 p’sukim 2: Numbers 7:33-35 · 3 p’sukim 3: Numbers 7:36-41 · 6 p’sukim Chanukah: 5 Candles / חֲנוּכָּה: ה׳ נֵרוֹת Sunday, December 29 ⋅ 5:10 – 5:10pm Chanukah Day 5 / חֲנוּכָּה יוֹם ה׳ Monday, 30 December 2024 / 29 Kislev 5785 Torah Portion: Numbers 7:36-47 1: Numbers 7:36-38 · 3 p’sukim 2: Numbers 7:39-41 · 3 p’sukim 3: Numbers 7:42-47 · 6 p’sukim Chanukah: 6 Candles / חֲנוּכָּה: ו׳ נֵרוֹת Monday, December 30 ⋅ 5:11 – 5:11pm Rosh Chodesh Tevet 2024 / רֹאשׁ חוֹדֶשׁ טֵבֵת 5785 Start of month of Tevet on the Hebrew calendar 🌒 Rosh Chodesh Tevet for Hebrew Year 5785 begins at sundown on Monday, 30 December 2024  and ends at nightfall on Wednesday, 1 January 2025 . Start of month of Tevet on the Hebrew calendar. Tevet (טֵבֵת) is the 10th month of the Hebrew year, has 29 days, and corresponds to December or January 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. Chanukah Day 6 / חֲנוּכָּה יוֹם ו׳ Tuesday, 31 December 2024 / 30 Kislev 5785 Torah Portion: Numbers 28:1-15 , 7:42-47 1: Numbers 28:1-5 · 5 p’sukim 2: Numbers 28:6-10 · 5 p’sukim 3: Numbers 28:11-15 · 5 p’sukim 4: Numbers 7:42-47 · 6 p’sukim Chanukah: 7 Candles / חֲנוּכָּה: ז׳ נֵרוֹת Tuesday, December 31 ⋅ 5:12 – 5:12pm New Year's Day Wed, Jan 1, 2025 Chanukah Day 7 (on Rosh Chodesh) / חֲנוּכָּה יוֹם ז׳ (רֹאשׁ חוֹדֶשׁ) Wednesday, 1 January 2025 / 1 Tevet 5785 Torah Portion: Numbers 28:1-15 , 7:48-53 1: Numbers 28:1-5 · 5 p’sukim 2: Numbers 28:6-10 · 5 p’sukim 3: Numbers 28:11-15 · 5 p’sukim 4: Numbers 7:48-53 · 6 p’sukim 🕎8️⃣ Chanukah: 8 Candles / חֲנוּכָּה: ח׳ נֵרוֹת Wednesday, January 1, 2025 ⋅ 5:13 – 5:13pm Chanukah Day 8 / חֲנוּכָּה יוֹם ח׳ Thursday, 2 January 2025 / 2 Tevet 5785 Torah Portion: Numbers 7:54-8:4 1: Numbers 7:54-56 · 3 p’sukim 2: Numbers 7:57-59 · 3 p’sukim 3: Numbers 7:60-8:4 · 34 p’sukim Adult Torah Study Class Next Session: Monday , January 6 at 7:30 pm PT New Day! On Hiatus for the holidays until the New Year. See you then Zoom Links sent in separate email Monday early afternoon. Please reply if you do not receive them. Parashat Vayechi 5785 / פָּרָשַׁת וַיְחִי 11 January 2025 / 11 Tevet 5785 Parashat Vayechi is the 12th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Genesis 47:28-50:26 Vayechi (“He Lived”) is the final Torah portion in the Book of Genesis. It opens as Jacob prepares for his death, making his son Joseph swear to bury him in the Cave of Machpelah. Jacob blesses Joseph’s two sons and his own 12 sons and then dies. Jacob’s sons bury him. The portion ends with Joseph’s death.  [1] Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary American Jewish University   Hertz Chumash: pp. 187 – 191 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 180 – 191) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 282 – 289 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 268 – 289) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 305 – 311 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 293 – 311) Thursday, 2 January 2025 @ 7:30pm (?) A new topic for discussion    Shabbat Times for Ontario, California, USA 🕯️ Candle lighting  / הדלקת נרות Friday, January 3 ⋅ 4:39 pm ✨ Havdalah  (50 min) / הבדלה - 50 דקות Saturday, January 4 ⋅ 5:36 pm Powered by Hebcal Shabbat Times Upcoming Services   Erev Shabbat Ma'ariv Service Friday, January 3, 2025 @ 7:30 pm Shabbat Shacharit / שַׁבָּת Saturday, January 4, 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 Vayigash 5785 / פָּרָשַׁת וַיִּגַּשׁ 4 January 2025 / 4 Tevet 5785 Parashat Vayigash is the 11th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion Triennial year 3 : Genesis 46:28-47:27 Vayigash (“He Approached”) opens as Judah pleads with Joseph not to keep Benjamin as a prisoner. Joseph reveals his true identity to his brothers, crying and kissing them. The brothers bring Jacob from Canaan to Egypt, and Jacob and his children settle in Goshen. The portion ends as Joseph buys most of Egypt’s land in exchange for food.  [1] Triennial year 3 1: 46:28-30 · 3 p’sukim 2: 46:31-34 · 4 p’sukim 3: 47:1-6 · 6 p’sukim 4: 47:7-10 · 4 p’sukim 5: 47:11-19 · 9 p’sukim 6: 47:20-22 · 3 p’sukim 7: 47:23-27 · 5 p’sukim maf: 47:25-27 · 3 p’sukim Haftarah: Ezekiel 37:15-28 · 14 p’sukim im Commentary and Divrei Torah  Sefaria    OU Torah    Jewish Theological Seminary    American Jewish University Hertz Chumash: pp. 174 – 177 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 169 – 177) Hebrew School at Temple Sholom of Ontario   In-Person Religious School: Sunday, January 5 @ 10:00am - 12:00pm Zoom Religious School: Sunday, January 12 @ 10:00am - 11:30am On Winter Break We are going to be starting up our religious school.  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 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. 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.

D’var Torah on YouTube Parashat Vayigash 5785 / פָּרָשַׁת וַיִּגַּשׁ 4 January 2025 / 4 Tevet 5785 Four January Twenty Twenty-five/Four Tevet Fifty-seven Eighty-five Parashat Vayigash is the 11th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion:  Genesis 44:18-47:27 Genesis Chapter Forty-four verse eighteen (forty-six, twenty-eight),  to forty-seven, twenty-seven Vayigash (“He Approached”) opens as Judah pleads with Joseph not to keep Benjamin as a prisoner. Joseph reveals his true identity to his brothers, crying and kissing them. The brothers bring Jacob from Canaan to Egypt, and Jacob and his children settle in Goshen. The portion ends as Joseph buys most of Egypt’s land in exchange for food.  [1]   Triennial year 3 1:  46:28-30  · 3 p’sukim   2:  46:31-34  · 4 p’sukim   3:  47:1-6  · 6 p’sukim   4:  47:7-10  · 4 p’sukim   5:  47:11-19  · 9 p’sukim   6:  47:20-22  · 3 p’sukim   7:  47:23-27  · 5 p’sukim   maf:  47:25-27  · 3 p’sukim   Haftarah:  Ezekiel 37:15-28  · 14 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah  Sefaria    OU Torah    Jewish Theological Seminary    American Jewish University   Hertz Chumash: pp. 174 – 177 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 169 – 177) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 260 – 267 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 250 – 267) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 283 – 289 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 274 – 289)   Our portion concludes the story of Joseph’s adventures in Egypt and relationship with his brothers.  Joseph is now the viceroy of Egypt and has risen to be second in ruling Egypt only to Pharaoh, himself.  His brothers have come to Egypt during the famine to acquire food, and are now, unbeknownst to them, facing the same brother that they sought to eliminate from their lives and sold into slavery.  This is now the climax where Joseph reveals himself to them, assures them he bears no grudge and sends for his family to join him as an honored family. We have heard people talk about taking the “high road”.  Many times this means not responding to emotional attacks and by not retaliating and “sinking to our antagonist’s level”, we are better people.  Unfortunately, this can also involve playing the victim. Consider that Joseph makes an example of how to really take the “high road”.  Here is a youth who becomes a trusted servant in the house of one of Pharaoh’s top ministers, is falsely accused and put in prison for twelve years, and then uses his gift of prophecy to save the ancient world from famine.  All the while, acknowledging that he is on a mission from Hashem. Joseph is an example of making the most and best out of a bad situation.  Instead of retreating into resentment and self-pity, he makes the best of his situation and achieves.  A great lesson to all of us to always see how we cannot just survive, but thrive in even the most challenging situation.  Do whatever you can and despite the situation, do your best and embrace any opportunity that presents itself.   Parashat Vayigash 5785 / פָּרָשַׁת וַיִּגַּשׁ 4 de enero de 2025 / 4 de Tevet de 5785 Cuatro de enero Veinticinco/Cuatro de Tevet Cincuenta y siete Ochenta y cinco Parashat Vayigash es la undécima porción semanal de la Torá en el ciclo anual judío de lectura de la Torá. Porción de la Torá: Génesis 44:18-47:27 Génesis capítulo cuarenta y cuatro versículo dieciocho (cuarenta y seis, veintiocho), a cuarenta y siete, veintisiete Vayigash (“Se acercó”) comienza cuando Judá le ruega a José que no mantenga a Benjamín como prisionero. José revela su verdadera identidad a sus hermanos, llorando y besándolos. Los hermanos llevan a Jacob desde Canaán a Egipto, y Jacob y sus hijos se establecen en Gosén. La porción termina cuando José compra la mayor parte de la tierra de Egipto a cambio de comida. [1]   Año trienal 3 1: 46:28-30 · 3 p’sukim 2: 46:31-34 · 4 p’sukim 3: 47:1-6 · 6 p’sukim 4: 47:7-10 · 4 p’sukim 5: 47:11-19 · 9 p’sukim 6: 47:20-22 · 3 p’sukim 7: 47:23-27 · 5 p’sukim maf: 47:25-27 · 3 p’sukim Haftará: Ezequiel 37:15-28 · 14 p’sukim   Comentario y Divrei Torá Sefaria    OU Torah    Jewish Theological Seminary    American Jewish University   Hertz Chumash: pp. 174 – 177 Año Trienal 3 (Kriyah completo pp. 169 – 177) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 260 – 267 Año Trienal 3 (Kriyah completo pp. 250 – 267) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 283 – 289 Año Trienal 3 (Kriyah completo pp. 274 – 289)   Nuestra porción concluye la historia de las aventuras de José en Egipto y la relación con sus hermanos. José es ahora el virrey de Egipto y ha ascendido al segundo puesto en el gobierno de Egipto, después del propio Faraón. Sus hermanos han llegado a Egipto durante la hambruna para adquirir alimentos y ahora, sin que ellos lo sepan, se enfrentan al mismo hermano que intentaron eliminar de sus vidas y vendieron como esclavo. Este es ahora el clímax donde José se revela a ellos, les asegura que no les guarda rencor y manda a buscar a su familia para que se unan a él como una familia honrada. Hemos escuchado a la gente hablar sobre tomar el “camino correcto”. Muchas veces esto significa no responder a los ataques emocionales y al no tomar represalias y “hundirse al nivel de nuestro antagonista”, somos mejores personas. Desafortunadamente, esto también puede implicar jugar a la víctima. Considere que José da un ejemplo de cómo realmente tomar el “camino correcto”. Aquí hay un joven que se convierte en un sirviente de confianza en la casa de uno de los principales ministros del Faraón, es acusado falsamente y encarcelado durante doce años, y luego usa su don de profecía para salvar al mundo antiguo de la hambruna. Todo el tiempo, reconoce que está en una misión de Hashem. José es un ejemplo de cómo sacar lo mejor de una mala situación. En lugar de refugiarse en el resentimiento y la autocompasión, saca lo mejor de su situación y logra. Una gran lección para todos nosotros es que no debemos limitarnos a sobrevivir, sino que debemos prosperar incluso en las situaciones más difíciles. Hagamos todo lo que podamos y, a pesar de la situación, hagamos lo mejor que podamos y aprovechemos cualquier oportunidad que se presente.

Calendar This is an overview of upcoming events. Details of each event are below Sunday, 15 December 2024-Religious School Vacation Time: Wednesday, 18 December - Tuesday, 24 December 2024 Thursday, 19 December 2024-Judaic Studies Friday & Saturday, 20 & 21 December 2024-Shabbat Services (? TBA) Hanukkah, Thursday, December 26 - Thursday, January 2, 2025 Friday & Saturday, 27 & 28 December 2024-Shabbat Services Thursday, 2 January 2025-Judaic Studies (?) Friday & Saturday, 3 & 4 January 2025-Shabbat Services Sunday, 6 January 2025-In-Person Religious School and Adult Learning Monday, 7 January 2024-Torah Study New Day! We are now offering Zelle for payments and donations! Use this email: treasurer@templesholomofontario.org Please note what the payment is for. Thank you. Announcements -Office Hours -This week’s 10-Minute -Events -Candle Lighting Times for Shabbat (Ontario, CA) -Shabbat Services -School *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. Friday, 13  Decem ber  2024      10:00am - 7:30pm ( Shabbat Services @ 7:30pm ) Sunday, 15 Decem ber  2024      9:00am - 1:30pm (Religious School 10:00am - 11:30pm ) Friday, 20  Decem ber  2024      10:00am - 7:30pm ( Shabbat Services @ 7:30pm ) Friday, 27  Decem ber  2024      10:00am - 7:30pm ( Shabbat Services @ 7:30pm ) Friday, 3 January 2025      10:00am - 7:30pm ( Shabbat Services @ 7:30pm ) Sunday, 5 January  2025      9:00am - 1:30pm (Religious School 10:00am - 11:30pm ) (Subject to change. Please call for appointments) Parashat Vayeshev 5785 / פָּרָשַׁת וַיֵּשֶׁב 21 December 2024 / 20 Kislev 5785 10-Minute Torah on YouTube Last Friday Night's Sermon (13 December 2024) Adult Torah Study Class Next Session: Monday , January 6 at 7:30 pm PT New Day! On Hiatus for the holidays until the New Year. See you then Zoom Links sent in separate email Monday early afternoon. Please reply if you do not receive them. Parashat Vayechi 5785 / פָּרָשַׁת וַיְחִי 11 January 2025 / 11 Tevet 5785 Parashat Vayechi is the 12th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Genesis 47:28-50:26 Vayechi (“He Lived”) is the final Torah portion in the Book of Genesis. It opens as Jacob prepares for his death, making his son Joseph swear to bury him in the Cave of Machpelah. Jacob blesses Joseph’s two sons and his own 12 sons and then dies. Jacob’s sons bury him. The portion ends with Joseph’s death.  [1] Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary American Jewish University   Hertz Chumash: pp. 187 – 191 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 180 – 191) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 282 – 289 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 268 – 289) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 305 – 311 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 293 – 311) Thursday, 19 December 2024 @ 7:30pm We will continue with Martin Buber’s The Way of Man: According to the Teaching of Hasidism .   We had a stimulating discussion of Chapter I last time.  This time we’ll do Chapter II, and, if time permits, start Chapter III (there are six total).     Shabbat Times for Ontario, California, USA 🕯️ Candle lighting  / הדלקת נרות Friday, December 20 ⋅ 4:30 pm ✨ Havdalah  (50 min) / הבדלה - 50 דקות Saturday, December 21 ⋅ 5:27 pm Powered by Hebcal Shabbat Times Upcoming Services   Erev Shabbat Ma'ariv Service Friday, December 20, 2024 @ 7:30 pm Shabbat Shacharit / שַׁבָּת Saturday, December 21, 2024  @ 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 Vayeshev 5785 / פָּרָשַׁת וַיֵּשֶׁב 21 December 2024 / 20 Kislev 5785 Parashat Vayeshev is the 9th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion Triennial year 3 :  Genesis 39:1 -40:23 Vayeshev (“He Settled”) begins the story of Joseph, describing his rivalry with his brothers, slavery in Egypt, and imprisonment after his master’s wife frames him in response to Joseph’s refusal of her advances. It also contains the story of Tamar, her husbands, and her father-in-law, Judah.  [1] Triennial year 3 1:  39:1-6  · 6 p’sukim   2:  39:7-10  · 4 p’sukim   3:  39:11-18  · 8 p’sukim   4:  39:19-23  · 5 p’sukim   5:  40:1-8  · 8 p’sukim   6:  40:9-15  · 7 p’sukim   7:  40:16-23  · 8 p’sukim   maf:  40:20-23  · 4 p’sukim   Haftarah:  Amos 2:6-3:8  · 19 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah   Sefaria    OU Torah    Jewish Theological Seminary    American Jewish University   Hertz Chumash: pp. 147 – 151 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 141 – 151) Shabbat Times for Ontario, California, USA 🕯️ Candle lighting  / הדלקת נרות 🕎3️⃣ Chanukah: 3 Candles / חֲנוּכָּה: ג׳ נֵרוֹת   Friday, December 27 ⋅ 4:34 pm ✨ Havdalah  (50 min) / הבדלה - 50 דקות & 🕎4️⃣ Chanukah: 4 Candles / חֲנוּכָּה: ד׳ נֵרוֹת Saturday, December 28 ⋅ 5:31 pm Powered by Hebcal Shabbat Times Upcoming Services  Erev Shabbat Ma'ariv Service Friday, December 27, 2024 @ 7:30 pm Shabbat Shacharit / שַׁבָּת Saturday, December 28, 2024 @ 9:30 am  Parashat Miketz 5785 / פָּרָשַׁת מִקֵּץ 28 December 2024  / 27 Kislev 5785 Parashat Miketz is the 10th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion Triennial year 3 : Genesis 43:16 -44:17 ; Numbers 7:24-29 Miketz (“After”) follows Joseph as he interprets Pharaoh's dreams and rises to become second-in-command to Pharaoh. When Joseph’s brothers come to Egypt seeking food during a famine, Joseph accuses them of spying. He insists that they return with their youngest brother, Benjamin, and later plants a goblet in Benjamin’s bag.  [1] 1: 43:16-18   · 3 p’sukim 2: 43:19-25   · 7 p’sukim 3: 43:26-29   · 4 p’sukim 4: 43:30-34   · 5 p’sukim 5: 44:1-6   · 6 p’sukim 6: 44:7-10   · 4 p’sukim 7: 44:11-17   · 7 p’sukim maf * : Numbers 7:24-29   · 6 p’sukim *Chanukah Day 3 (on Shabbat) Haftarah * : Zechariah 2:14-4:7   · 21 p’sukim *Chanukah Day 3 (on Shabbat) Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria     OU Torah     Academy for Jewish Religion     Jewish Theological Seminary Hebrew School at Temple Sholom of Ontario   In-Person Religious School: Sunday, January 5 @ 10:00am - 12:00pm Zoom Religious School: Sunday, January 12 @ 10:00am - 11:30am On Winter Break We are going to be starting up our religious school.  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 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. Chanukah 2024 / חֲנוּכָּה 5785 Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of rededication 🕎 🕎  חֲנוּכָּה שָׂמֵחַ 🕎 Happy Chanukah! Light the first Chanukah candle at sundown on Wednesday, December 25. Chanukah for Hebrew Year 5785 begins at sundown on Wednesday, 25 December 2024 and ends at nightfall on Thursday, 2 January 2025 . Hanukkah (Hebrew: חֲנֻכָּה, usually spelled חנוכה pronounced [χanuˈka] in Modern Hebrew, also romanized as Chanukah or Chanuka), also known as the Festival of Lights, is an eight-day Jewish holiday commemorating the rededication of the Holy Temple (the Second Temple) in Jerusalem at the time of the Maccabean Revolt of the 2nd century BCE. Hanukkah is observed for eight nights and days, starting on the 25th day of Kislev according to the Hebrew calendar, which may occur at any time from late November to late December in the Gregorian calendar. HANUKKAH PARTY @ TSO Done By Our Sisterhood @  Temple Sholom of Ontario  Sunday, December 29th, 2024 @ 4:00 p.m. Rosh Chodesh Tevet 2024 / רֹאשׁ חוֹדֶשׁ טֵבֵת 5785 Start of month of Tevet on the Hebrew calendar 🌒 Rosh Chodesh Tevet for Hebrew Year 5785 begins at sundown on Monday, 30 December 2024 and ends at nightfall on Wednesday, 1 January 2025 . Start of month of Tevet on the Hebrew calendar. Tevet (טֵבֵת) is the 10th month of the Hebrew year, has 29 days, and corresponds to December or January 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. New Year's Day Wed, Jan 1, 2025 https://goldendreidle.com/ We are conveniently located in Tustin, Orange County, across the street from the OC Kosher Market . 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Parashat Vayeshev 5785 / פָּרָשַׁת וַיֵּשֶׁב 21 December 2024 / 20 Kislev 5785 D'var Torah on YouTube Parashat Vayeshev is the 9th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion:  Genesis 37:1-40:23 Genesis Chapter Thrity-seven, Verse One to Forty, Twenty-three Vayeshev (“He Settled”) begins the story of Joseph, describing his rivalry with his brothers, slavery in Egypt, and imprisonment after his master’s wife frames him in response to Joseph’s refusal of her advances. It also contains the story of Tamar, her husbands, and her father-in-law, Judah.  [1]   Triennial year 3  Genesis Chapter Thrity-nine, Verse One to Forty, Twenty-three   1:  39:1-6  · 6 p’sukim   2:  39:7-10  · 4 p’sukim   3:  39:11-18  · 8 p’sukim   4:  39:19-23  · 5 p’sukim   5:  40:1-8  · 8 p’sukim   6:  40:9-15  · 7 p’sukim   7:  40:16-23  · 8 p’sukim   maf:  40:20-23  · 4 p’sukim   Haftarah:  Amos 2:6-3:8  · 19 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah   Sefaria    OU Torah    Jewish Theological Seminary    American Jewish University   Hertz Chumash: pp. 147 – 151 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 141 – 151) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 212 – 221 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 198 – 221) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 238 – 245 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 226 – 245)   Our triennial portion focuses on the adventures of Joseph in Egypt. We see Joseph go through two situations.  When he arrives, he is sold to Potiphar, a member of Pharaoh’s executive staff.  Joseph impresses Potiphar so much that he makes him head of his household, very unusual if not unheard of, for a foreigner to be given such an esteemed position. He is then, after about a year, falsely accused by his master’s wife of trying to molest her.  He is spared what would typically be a death sentence and put in what we would consider a “white-collar” prison.  There, he gains favor with the head of the prison and becomes a trustee, again an esteemed position, for his attitude and service in the prison. He will remain there for twelve years until as we see in the next parashat he is called to the Court of Pharaoh to interpret his dreams. Consider the lesson: Joseph is demonstrating that in whatever circumstances we may find ourselves, we do our best.  This is validation that we can achieve and succeed in just about any venue.  Joseph credits his relationship with Hashem for his gift of prophecy and probably for watching over him.  In return, Joseph makes sure he observes Hashem’s teachings as much as knows them at the time. Let us all follow his example.   Parashat Vayeshev 5785 / פָּרָשַׁת וַיֵּשֶׁב 21 de diciembre de 2024 / 20 de Kislev de 5785 Veintiuno de diciembre Veinticuatro / Veinte Kislev Cincuenta y siete Ochenta y cinco   Parashat Vayeshev es la novena porción semanal de la Torá en el ciclo anual judío de lectura de la Torá. Porción de la Torá: Génesis 37:1-40:23 Génesis Capítulo Treinta y siete, Versículo Uno al Cuarenta, Veintitrés Vayeshev (“Se Estableció”) comienza la historia de José, describiendo su rivalidad con sus hermanos, la esclavitud en Egipto y el encarcelamiento después de que la esposa de su amo lo incriminara en respuesta a la negativa de José a sus avances. También contiene la historia de Tamar, sus maridos y su suegro, Judá. [1]   Año trienal 3:  Génesis Capítulo Treinta y nueve, Versículo Uno al Cuarenta, Veintitrés   1: 39:1-6 · 6 p’sukim 2: 39:7-10 · 4 p’sukim 3: 39:11-18 · 8 p’sukim 4: 39:19-23 · 5 p’sukim 5: 40:1-8 · 8 p’sukim 6: 40:9-15 · 7 p’sukim 7: 40:16-23 · 8 p’sukim maf: 40:20-23 · 4 p’sukim Haftará: Amós 2:6-3:8 · 19 p’sukim Comentario y Divrei Torá Sefaria OU Torá Teológica Judía Seminario American Jewish University   Hertz Chumash: págs. 147 – 151 Año Trienal 3 (Kriyah completo págs. 141 – 151) Artscroll Chumash: págs. 212 – 221 Año Trienal 3 (Kriyah completo págs. 198 – 221) Etz Chaim Chumash: págs. 238 – 245 Año Trienal 3 (Kriyah completo págs. 226 – 245)   Nuestra parte trienal se centra en las aventuras de José en Egipto. Vemos a José pasar por dos situaciones. Cuando llega, es vendido a Potifar, un miembro del personal ejecutivo del Faraón. José impresiona tanto a Potifar que lo nombra cabeza de su familia, algo muy inusual, por no decir inaudito, que un extranjero reciba una posición tan estimada.   Luego, después de un año, la esposa de su amo lo acusa falsamente de intentar abusar de ella. Se le ahorra lo que normalmente sería una sentencia de muerte y lo encierran en lo que consideraríamos una prisión de “cuello blanco”. Allí, se gana el favor del director de la prisión y se convierte en administrador, nuevamente un puesto estimado, por su actitud y servicio en la prisión. Permanecerá allí durante doce años hasta que, como vemos en la siguiente parashá, es llamado a la Corte del Faraón para interpretar sus sueños.   Considere la lección: José está demostrando que, en cualquier circunstancia en la que nos encontremos, hacemos lo mejor que podemos. Esta es la validación de que podemos lograr y tener éxito en casi cualquier situación. José atribuye su relación con Hashem por su don de profecía y probablemente por velar por él. A cambio, José se asegura de observar las enseñanzas de Hashem tanto como las conoce en ese momento.   Sigamos todos su ejemplo.