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www.templesholomofontario.org Calendar This is an overview of upcoming events. Details of each event are below Sunday, 16 February 2025-Religious School on Zoom Sunday, 16 February 2025-NJOP Hebrew Crash Course Monday, 17 Februrary 2025-President's Day Thursday, 20 February 2025-Judaic Studies Friday & Saturday, 21 & 22 February 2025-Shabbat Services Sunday, 23 February 2025-Religious School on Zoom Thursday, 27 February 2025-Judaic Studies Friday & Saturday, 28 February & 1 March 2025-Shabbat Services Sunday, 2 March 2025-In-Person Religious School Sunday, 2 March 2025-Purim Carnival Friday, 7 March 2025-Shabbat Across America Thursday, 13 March 2025-Megilla Reading Friday & Saturday, 14 & 15 March 2025-Shabbat Services Sunday, 16 March 2025-Movie 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. Sunday, 16 February  2025      9:00am - 1:30pm (Religious School 10:00am - 11:30pm & NJOP Hebrew Crash Course 12:00pm - 1:00pm ) Friday, 21 February 2025      10:00am - 7:30pm ( Shabbat Services @ 7:30pm ) Sunday, 23 February  2025      9:00am - 1:30pm (Religious School 10:00am - 11:30pm & NJOP Hebrew Crash Course 12:00pm - 1:00pm ) Friday, 21 February 2025      10:00am - 7:30pm ( Shabbat Services @ 7:30pm ) Sunday, 23 February  2025      9:00am - 1:30pm (Religious School 10:00am - 11:30pm & NJOP Hebrew Crash Course 12:00pm - 1:00pm ) Friday, 28 February 2025      10:00am - 7:30pm ( Shabbat Services @ 7:30pm ) Sunday, 2 March  2025      9:00am - 1:30pm (In-Person Religious School 10:00am - 12:00pm & Purim Carnival 12:00pm - 2:00pm ) (Subject to change. Please call for appointments) Parashat Mishpatim 5785 / פָּרָשַׁת מִּשְׁפָּטִים 15 February 2025 / 17 Sh’vat 5785 10-Minute Torah on YouTube Last Friday Night's Sermon (14 February 2025) Presidents' Day ( Monday, February 17, 2025 ) Presidents' Day, formally known as Washington's Birthday , dates back to the year 1800, following the death of President George Washington in 1799. His birthday, on February 22, became a significant day of remembrance. Thursday, 20 February 2025 @ 7:30pm Discussing Song of Songs Shabbat Times for Ontario, California, USA 🕯️ Candle lighting  / הדלקת נרות Friday, February 21 ⋅ 5:25 pm ✨ Havdalah  (50 min) / הבדלה - 50 דקות Saturday, February 15 ⋅ 6:19 pm Powered by Hebcal Shabbat Times Upcoming Services   Erev Shabbat Ma'ariv Service Friday, February 21, 2025 @ 7:30 pm Shabbat Shacharit / שַׁבָּת Saturday, February 22, 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 Mishpatim 5785 / פָּרָשַׁת מִּשְׁפָּטִים 22 February 2025 / 24 Sh’vat 5785 10-Minute Torah on YouTube Parashat Mishpatim is the 18th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion:  Exodus 21:1-24:18 Exodus Twenty-one, One to Twenty-four Eighteen Mishpatim (“Laws”) recounts a series of God’s laws that Moses gives to the Israelites. These include laws about treatment of slaves, damages, loans, returning lost property, the Sabbath, the sabbatical year, holidays, and destroying idolatry. The portion ends as Moses ascends Mount Sinai for 40 days.  [1] Triennial year 3 1:  23:20-25  · 6 p’sukim   2:  23:26-30  · 5 p’sukim   3:  23:31-33  · 3 p’sukim   4:  24:1-6  · 6 p’sukim   5:  24:7-11  · 5 p’sukim   6:  24:12-14  · 3 p’sukim   7:  24:15-18  · 4 p’sukim   maf:  24:15-18  · 4 p’sukim   Haftarah:  Jeremiah 34:8-22 ,  33:25-26   · 17 p’sukim   Commentary and Divrei Torah    Sefaria    OU Torah    Jewish Theological Seminary    American Jewish University   Hertz Chumash: pp. 319 – 322 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 306 – 322) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 474 – 480 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 416 – 480) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 436 – 450 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 456 – 450) Mevorchim Chodesh Adar / מְבָרְכִים חוֹדֶשׁ אַדָר Saturday, February 22 Molad Adar: Thu, 2 minutes and 0 chalakim after 7:00pm The Shabbat before the start of a Jewish month (Rosh Chodesh) is known as Shabbat Mevarchim, “the Shabbat when we bless.” On this day, during the synagogue service, we recite a special blessing for the new month and announce the timing of Rosh Chodesh. Hebrew School at Temple Sholom of Ontario   Zoom Religious School: Sunday, February 16 @ 10:00am - 11:30am Sunday, February 23 @ 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. Next In-Person Religious School: Sunday, March 2 @ 10:00am - 12:00pm Students will be preparing for: Adult Hebrew Course Sunday February 16 @ 12:00pm - 1:00 pm Sunday February 23 @ 12:00pm - 1:00 pm Sunday March 2 @ 10:00am - 11:00 am (Sunday, March 2 session will be held early due to Purim Carnival during the Adult Learning while the students are participating in the In-Person session) Preparing for monitoring the weekly Torah Reading with the NJOP Hebrew Crash Course Rosh Chodesh Adar 2025 / רֹאשׁ חוֹדֶשׁ אַדָר 5785 Start of month of Adar on the Hebrew calendar 🌒 Friday, 28 February 2025   & Saturday, 1 March 2025 יום ו' & שבת Rosh Chodesh Adar for Hebrew Year 5785 begins at sundown on Thursday, 27 February 2025 and ends at nightfall on Saturday, 1 March 2025 . Start of month of Adar on the Hebrew calendar. Adar (אַדָר) is the 12th month of the Hebrew year, has 29 days, and corresponds to February or March on the Gregorian calendar. רֹאשׁ חוֹדֶשׁ, transliterated Rosh Chodesh or Rosh Hodesh, is a minor holiday that occurs at the beginning of every month in the Hebrew calendar. It is marked by the birth of a new moon. 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. Movie Day & Silent Auction Sunday, March 17 Joseph: King of Dreams Silent Auction Coming Soon: Introduction to Judaism Please reply or respond with interest and we'll get another course going! 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 Mishpatim 5785 /  פָּרָשַׁת מִּשְׁפָּטִים 22 February 2025 / 24 Sh’vat 5785 Twenty-two February Twenty Twenty-five / Twenty-four Sh’vat Fifty-seven Eighty-five 10-Minute Torah on YouTube Parashat Mishpatim is the 18th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion:  Exodus 21:1-24:18 Exodus Twenty-one, One to Twenty-four Eighteen Mishpatim (“Laws”) recounts a series of God’s laws that Moses gives to the Israelites. These include laws about treatment of slaves, damages, loans, returning lost property, the Sabbath, the sabbatical year, holidays, and destroying idolatry. The portion ends as Moses ascends Mount Sinai for 40 days.  [1] Triennial year 3 1:  23:20-25  · 6 p’sukim   2:  23:26-30  · 5 p’sukim   3:  23:31-33  · 3 p’sukim   4:  24:1-6  · 6 p’sukim   5:  24:7-11  · 5 p’sukim   6:  24:12-14  · 3 p’sukim   7:  24:15-18  · 4 p’sukim   maf:  24:15-18  · 4 p’sukim   Haftarah:  Jeremiah 34:8-22 ,  33:25-26   · 17 p’sukim   Commentary and Divrei Torah   Sefaria    OU Torah    Jewish Theological Seminary    American Jewish University   Hertz Chumash: pp. 319 – 322 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 306 – 322) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 474 – 480 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 416 – 480) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 436 – 450 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 456 – 450)   Most people are familiar with Bruce Lee, who popularized Martial Arts in the 1960’s (nineteen sixties).  He said in his book, “The Tao of Jeet Kune Do” that when he first started learning, he thought a kick was just a kick.  As he developed his skills, he thought that there are many variations of kicks and that it was important to distinguish and learn them.  As he became very expert, he realized, once again, that a kick is just a kick.   So it is with Torah.  Last week we were introduced to the Ten Commandments.  This was ground breaking for humanity to have a Divine Teaching direct from the one, true G-d about how to live.  Hashem chose us Israelites because He saw our potential to be a light among nations and be an example how to treat people.  As we study this portion, we are introduced to further teachings and laws.  Ultimately, we will be living according to Six Hundred and Thirteen Commandments.  And we will spend our lives studying these laws.   But is it really that complicated? While this Sidrah  introduces us to new laws about treating those on the lowest rung of the socio-economic ladder—slaves—and compensating those who’s possessions are damaged or lost, consider that it really is very intuitive.  It’s just a matter of respective people, regardless of their station in life, and making a damaged party whole. Basic.   So why the extensive commentary that not just reaches through parts of Torah but also occupies many chapters and different Tractates (subjects) of Talmud?  Because humans need that guidance.  Hashem saw the building of the Tower of Babel and knew that humankind had evil streaks.  He saw that we Israelites had potential so he made a covenant with us to be a light among nations, and nation of priests that could serve as examples to our fellow humans how to behave and make our planet a beautiful place.  The Torah and Talmud basically lays it all out.   As we go about our daily lives, let’s not forget that our behavior needs to be exemplary live a higher life.     Parashat Mishpatim 5785 / פָּרָשַׁת מִּשְׁפָּטִים 22 de febrero de 2025 / 24 Sh’vat 5785 Veintidós de febrero Veintidós Veinticinco / Veinticuatro Sh’vat Cincuenta y siete Ochenta y cinco   Torá de 10 minutos en YouTube Parashat Mishpatim es la decimoctava porción semanal de la Torá en el ciclo anual judío de lectura de la Torá. Porción de la Torá: Éxodo 21:1-24:18 Éxodo Veintiuno, Uno a Veinticuatro Dieciocho Mishpatim (“Leyes”) relata una serie de leyes de Dios que Moisés le da a los israelitas. Entre ellas se encuentran leyes sobre el trato a los esclavos, los daños y perjuicios, los préstamos, la devolución de la propiedad perdida, el sábado, el año sabático, las festividades y la destrucción de la idolatría. La porción termina cuando Moisés asciende al monte Sinaí durante 40 días. [1] Año trienal 3 1: 23:20-25 · 6 p’sukim 2: 23:26-30 · 5 p’sukim 3: 23:31-33 · 3 p’sukim 4: 24:1-6 · 6 p’sukim 5: 24:7-11 · 5 p’sukim 6: 24:12-14 · 3 p’sukim 7: 24:15-18 · 4 p’sukim maf: 24:15-18 · 4 p’sukim Haftará: Jeremías 34:8-22, 33:25-26 · 17 p’sukim   Comentario y Divrei Torá Sefaria OU Torá Seminario Teológico Judío Americano Judío Universidad   Hertz Chumash: pp. 319 – 322 Año Trienal 3 (Kriyah completo pp. 306 – 322) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 474 – 480 Año Trienal 3 (Kriyah completo pp. 416 – 480) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 436 – 450 Año Trienal 3 (Kriyah completo pp. 456 – 450)   La mayoría de la gente conoce a Bruce Lee, quien popularizó las artes marciales en los años 60 (década de 1960). En su libro “El Tao del Jeet Kune Do” dijo que cuando comenzó a aprender, pensó que una patada era solo una patada. A medida que desarrollaba sus habilidades, pensó que hay muchas variaciones de patadas y que era importante distinguirlas y aprenderlas. A medida que se volvió muy experto, se dio cuenta, una vez más, de que una patada es solo una patada.   Lo mismo ocurre con la Torá. La semana pasada nos presentaron los Diez Mandamientos. Fue un gran avance para la humanidad recibir una enseñanza divina directa del único y verdadero Dios sobre cómo vivir. Hashem nos eligió a los israelitas porque vio nuestro potencial para ser una luz entre las naciones y un ejemplo de cómo tratar a las personas. A medida que estudiamos esta porción, se nos presentan más enseñanzas y leyes. En última instancia, viviremos de acuerdo con los Seiscientos Trece Mandamientos y pasaremos nuestras vidas estudiando estas leyes.   Pero, ¿es realmente tan complicado? Si bien esta Sidrah nos presenta nuevas leyes sobre el trato a quienes se encuentran en el peldaño más bajo de la escala socioeconómica (los esclavos) y la compensación a quienes pierden o dañan sus posesiones, considere que realmente es muy intuitivo. Es solo una cuestión de personas respectivas, independientemente de su posición en la vida, y de reparar a la parte dañada. Básico.   Entonces, ¿por qué el extenso comentario que no solo abarca partes de la Torá sino que también ocupa muchos capítulos y diferentes Tratados (temas) del Talmud? Porque los humanos necesitamos esa guía. Hashem vio la construcción de la Torre de Babel y sabía que la humanidad tenía tendencias malvadas. Vio que nosotros, los israelitas, teníamos potencial, así que hizo un pacto con nosotros para ser una luz entre las naciones, una nación de sacerdotes que pudieran servir de ejemplo a nuestros semejantes sobre cómo comportarse y hacer de nuestro planeta un lugar hermoso. La Torá y el Talmud básicamente lo establecen todo.   En nuestra vida diaria, no olvidemos que nuestro comportamiento debe ser ejemplar para vivir una vida superior.

www.templesholomofontario.org Calendar This is an overview of upcoming events. Details of each event are below Sunday, 9 February 2025-Religious School on Zoom Sunday, 9 February 2025-NJOP Hebrew Crash Course 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 Sunday, 16 February 2025-NJOP Hebrew Crash Course Monday, 17 Februrary 2025-President's Day Thursday, 20 February 2025-Judaic Studies Friday & Saturday, 21 & 22 February 2025-Shabbat Services Sunday, 23 February 2025-Religious School on Zoom Thursday, 27 February 2025-Judaic Studies Friday & Saturday, 28 February & 1 March 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. Sunday, 9 February  2025      9:00am - 1:30pm (Religious School 10:00am - 11:30pm & NJOP Hebrew Crash Course 12:00pm - 1:00pm ) (?) 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 & NJOP Hebrew Crash Course 12:00pm - 1:00pm ) Friday, 21 February 2025      10:00am - 7:30pm ( Shabbat Services @ 7:30pm ) Sunday, 23 February  2025      9:00am - 1:30pm (Religious School 10:00am - 11:30pm & NJOP Hebrew Crash Course 12:00pm - 1:00pm ) (Subject to change. Please call for appointments) Parashat Yitro 5785 / פָּרָשַׁת יִתְרוֹ 15 February 2025 / 17 Sh’vat 5785 10-Minute Torah on YouTube Last Friday Night's Sermon (7 February 2025) Thursday, 13 February 2025 @ 7:30pm Discussing Song of Songs Shabbat Times for Ontario, California, USA 🕯️ Candle lighting  / הדלקת נרות Friday, February 14 ⋅ 5:18 pm ✨ Havdalah  (50 min) / הבדלה - 50 דקות Saturday, February 15 ⋅ 6:13 pm Powered by Hebcal Shabbat Times Upcoming Services   Erev Shabbat Ma'ariv Service Friday, February 14, 2025 @ 7:30 pm Shabbat Shacharit / שַׁבָּת Saturday, February 15, 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 Yitro 5785 / פָּרָשַׁת יִתְרוֹ 15 February 2025 / 17 Sh’vat 5785 Fifteen February Twenty twenty-five/Seventeen Sh’vat Fifty-seven Eighty-five 10-Minute Torah on YouTube Parashat Yitro is the 17th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion:  Exodus 18:1-20:23 Exodus Eighteen, One (Nineteen, One) to Twenty, twenty-three Yitro (“Jethro”) begins as Moses reunites with his father-in-law Yitro and accepts his advice to appoint judges who will help govern the Israelites. The Israelites prepare to encounter God at Mount Sinai. God descends amidst fire, smoke, thunder, and the blast of a shofar and gives the Ten Commandments.  [1] Triennial year 3 1:  19:1-6  · 6 p’sukim   2:  19:7-9  · 3 p’sukim   3:  19:10-13  · 4 p’sukim   4:  19:14-19  · 6 p’sukim   5:  19:20-20:14  · 20 p’sukim   6:  20:15-18  · 4 p’sukim   7:  20:19-23  · 5 p’sukim   maf:  20:21-23  · 3 p’sukim   Haftarah for Ashkenazim:  Isaiah 6:1-7:6 ,  9:5-6   · 21 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah   Sefaria    OU Torah    Jewish Theological Seminary    American Jewish University   Hertz Chumash: pp. 290 – 301 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 288 – 301) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 400 – 415 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 394 – 415) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 436 – 450 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 432 – 450) Hebrew School at Temple Sholom of Ontario   Zoom Religious School: Sunday, February 9 @ 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. Next In-Person Religious School: Sunday, March 2 @ 10:00am - 12:00pm Adult Hebrew Course Sunday February 9 @ 12:00pm - 1:00 pm Preparing for monitoring the weekly Torah Reading with the NJOP Hebrew Crash Course Starting February 9 Sunday, March 2 Stay tuned for details. 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. Coming Sunday, March 16 Coming Soon: Introduction to Judaism Please reply or respond with interest and we'll get another course going! 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 Yitro is the 17th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion:  Exodus 18:1-20:23 Exodus Eighteen, One (Nineteen, One) to Twenty, twenty-three Yitro (“Jethro”) begins as Moses reunites with his father-in-law Yitro and accepts his advice to appoint judges who will help govern the Israelites. The Israelites prepare to encounter God at Mount Sinai. God descends amidst fire, smoke, thunder, and the blast of a shofar and gives the Ten Commandments.  [1] Triennial year 3 1:  19:1-6  · 6 p’sukim   2:  19:7-9  · 3 p’sukim   3:  19:10-13  · 4 p’sukim   4:  19:14-19  · 6 p’sukim   5:  19:20-20:14  · 20 p’sukim   6:  20:15-18  · 4 p’sukim   7:  20:19-23  · 5 p’sukim   maf:  20:21-23  · 3 p’sukim   Haftarah for Ashkenazim:  Isaiah 6:1-7:6 ,  9:5-6   · 21 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah   Sefaria    OU Torah    Jewish Theological Seminary    American Jewish University   Hertz Chumash: pp. 290 – 301 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 288 – 301) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 400 – 415 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 394 – 415) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 436 – 450 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 432 – 450)   This is a very critical portion in the Torah.  Moses receives the Ten Commandments, the first of the Six Hundred and thirteen that will define our heritage.  Let us consider the flow of the Torah that leads up to this historic event. The parashat is called “ Yitro ” (Jethro), for Moses’ father-in-law.  After hearing about G-d rescuing Israel from the servitude and enslavement of the Egyptians by allowing them to pass through the Sea of Reeds and drowning the Egyptian warriors chasing them, he meets up with Moses.  With him are Moses’ wife and sons. Jethro is excited for Moses, and the world, that now the true G-d of the Universe has revealed Himself and manifested His presence, denying all attempts to worship lesser beings, non-humans and forces of nature.  It is understood that Jethro has now accepted this “religion” as his own. Jethro is a priest and chieftain of sorts in his own right, and has some sage advice for Moses.  He sees that Moses has been advising Israel on matters of law and Torah (yes, it is Hashem’s teaching, has existed always but only now will be offered as an organized, written doctrine). Jethro is concerned that Moses has taken on too big a task for himself and also the people will grow weary of waiting in line for answers and thus Moses should delegate the lesser matters to other, capable men. But how will these other sages know how to advise?  Simple: Moses should teach them.  Consider that this sets the stage for the receiving of not just the Ten Commandments, but all of Hashem’s teaching.  Again, while this has existed always, it will now be canonized as an organized body of teachings that will be the basis of what we now call Judaism.   Parashat Yitro 5785 / פָּרָשַׁת יִתְרוֹ 15 de febrero de 2025 / 17 Sh’vat 5785 Quince de febrero Veinticinco/Diecisiete Sh’vat Cincuenta y siete Ochenta y cinco   Torá de 10 minutos en YouTube Parashat Yitro es la decimoséptima porción semanal de la Torá en el ciclo anual judío de lectura de la Torá.   Porción de la Torá: Éxodo 18:1-20:23 Éxodo Dieciocho, Uno (Diecinueve, Uno) a Veinte, veintitrés Yitro (“Jethro”) comienza cuando Moisés se reúne con su suegro Yitro y acepta su consejo de nombrar jueces que ayudarán a gobernar a los israelitas. Los israelitas se preparan para encontrarse con Dios en el Monte Sinaí. Dios desciende en medio del fuego, el humo, los truenos y el sonido del shofar y da los Diez Mandamientos. [1]   Año trienal 3 1: 19:1-6 · 6 p’sukim 2: 19:7-9 · 3 p’sukim 3: 19:10-13 · 4 p’sukim 4: 19:14-19 · 6 p’sukim 5: 19:20-20:14 · 20 p’sukim 6: 20:15-18 · 4 p’sukim 7: 20:19-23 · 5 p’sukim maf: 20:21-23 · 3 p’sukim Haftará para los ashkenazíes: Isaías 6:1-7:6, 9:5-6 · 21 p’sukim   Comentario y Divrei Torá Sefaria OU Torá Seminario Teológico Judío Americano Universidad Judía   Hertz Chumash: págs. 290 – 301 Año Trienal 3 (Kriyah completa págs. 288 – 301) Artscroll Chumash: págs. 400 – 415 Año Trienal 3 (Kriyah completa págs. 394 – 415) Etz Chaim Chumash: págs. 436 – 450 Año Trienal 3 (Kriyah completa págs. 432 – 450)   Esta es una porción muy crítica de la Torá. Moisés recibe los Diez Mandamientos, los primeros de los seiscientos trece que definirán nuestra herencia. Consideremos el flujo de la Torá que conduce a este evento histórico. La parashá se llama “Yitro” (Jethro), por el suegro de Moisés. Después de escuchar acerca de cómo Dios rescató a Israel de la servidumbre y esclavitud de los egipcios al permitirles pasar a través del Mar de Juncos y ahogar a los guerreros egipcios que los perseguían, se encuentra con Moisés. Con él están la esposa y los hijos de Moisés. Jetro está emocionado por Moisés y el mundo, porque ahora el verdadero Dios del Universo se ha revelado y manifestado Su presencia, negando todos los intentos de adorar a seres inferiores, no humanos y fuerzas de la naturaleza. Se entiende que Jetro ahora ha aceptado esta "religión" como propia. Jetro es un sacerdote y jefe por derecho propio, y tiene algunos consejos sabios para Moisés. Ve que Moisés ha estado aconsejando a Israel sobre cuestiones de ley y Torá (sí, es la enseñanza de Hashem, ha existido siempre, pero solo ahora se ofrecerá como una doctrina escrita organizada). Jetro está preocupado porque Moisés ha asumido una tarea demasiado grande para sí mismo y, además, el pueblo se cansará de esperar en fila para obtener respuestas y, por lo tanto, Moisés debería delegar los asuntos menores a otros hombres capaces. Pero, ¿cómo sabrán estos otros sabios cómo aconsejar? Simple: Moisés debe enseñarles. Considere que esto prepara el escenario para la recepción no solo de los Diez Mandamientos, sino de todas las enseñanzas de Hashem. Nuevamente, si bien esto siempre ha existido, ahora será canonizado como un cuerpo organizado de enseñanzas que será la base de lo que ahora llamamos judaísmo. Si bien nos deleitamos en aceptar las leyes de Hashem y ser el pueblo que le muestra el camino a la humanidad, hay otra lección. Ser maestro es una gran responsabilidad; sí, enseñar a otros es quizás la mejor manera de aprender e incorporar conocimiento uno mismo.

www.templesholomofontario.org Calendar This is an overview of upcoming events. Details of each event are below 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 Sunday, 9 February 2025-NJOP Hebrew Crash Course 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 Sunday, 16 February 2025-NJOP Hebrew Crash Course 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. 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 & NJOP Hebrew Crash Course 12:00pm - 1:00pm ) 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 & NJOP Hebrew Crash Course 12:00pm - 1:00pm ) Friday, 21 February 2025      10:00am - 7:30pm ( Shabbat Services @ 7:30pm ) Sunday, 23 February  2025      9:00am - 1:30pm (Religious School 10:00am - 11:30pm & NJOP Hebrew Crash Course 12:00pm - 1:00pm ) (Subject to change. Please call for appointments) Parashat Beshalach 5785/פָּרָשַׁת בְּשַׁלַּח 8 February 2025 / 11 Sh'vat 5785 10-Minute Torah on YouTube Last Friday Night's Sermon (31 January 2025) Next In-Person Religious School: Sunday, February 2 @ 10:00am - 12:00pm Thursday, 6 February 2025 @ 7:30pm Discussing Song of Songs Shabbat Times for Ontario, California, USA 🕯️ Candle lighting  / הדלקת נרות Friday, February 7 ⋅ 5:12 pm ✨ Havdalah  (50 min) / הבדלה - 50 דקות Saturday, February 8 ⋅ 6:07 pm Powered by Hebcal Shabbat Times Upcoming Services   Erev Shabbat Ma'ariv Service Friday, February 7, 2025 @ 7:30 pm Shabbat Shacharit / שַׁבָּת Saturday, February 8, 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 Beshalach 5785 / פָּרָשַׁת בְּשַׁלַּח 8 February 2025 / 10 Sh’vat 5785 10-Minute Torah on YouTube Parashat Beshalach is the 16th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion:  Exodus 13:17-17:16 Beshalach (“When He Let Go”) describes the splitting of the Red Sea and the song the Israelites sing upon crossing through. In the desert, God sweetens bitter water and provides manna and quail. The portion ends recounting the victory of the Israelites against an attack by the Amalekites.  [1] Triennial year 3 1:  14:26-15:21  · 27 p’sukim   2:  15:22-26  · 5 p’sukim   3:  15:27-16:10  · 11 p’sukim   4:  16:11-27  · 17 p’sukim   5:  16:28-36  · 9 p’sukim   6:  17:1-7  · 7 p’sukim   7:  17:8-16  · 9 p’sukim   maf:  17:14-16  · 3 p’sukim   Haftarah for Ashkenazim:  Judges 4:4-5:31  · 52 p’sukim   Commentary and Divrei Torah   Sefaria    OU Torah   Jewish Theological Seminary    American Jewish University   Hertz Chumash: pp. 269 – 281 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 265 – 281) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 374 – 339 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 366 – 393) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 405 – 422 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 399 – 422) Shabbat Shirah 2025 / שַׁבָּת שִׁירָה 5785 Shabbat of Song 🕍 Shabbat Shirah for Hebrew Year 5785 begins at sundown on Friday, 7 February 2025 and ends at nightfall on Saturday, 8 February 2025 . Shabbat Shirah (“Sabbath [of] song” שבת שירה) is the name given to the Shabbat that includes Parsha Beshalach. The Torah reading of the week contains the Song of the sea (Exodus 15:1–18). This was the song by the Children of Israel after the Passage of the Red Sea. Hebrew School at Temple Sholom of Ontario   Zoom Religious School: Sunday, February 9 @ 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. Adult Hebrew Course Sundays @ 12:00pm - 1:00 pm Starting February 9 Preparing for monitoring the weekly Torah Reading with the NJOP Hebrew Crash Course Starting February 9 Sunday, March 2 Stay tuned for details. 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. Coming Sunday, March 16 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 Beshalach 5785 / פָּרָשַׁת בְּשַׁלַּח 8 February 2025 / 10 Sh’vat 5785 10-Minute Torah on YouTube Parashat Beshalach is the 16th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion:  Exodus 13:17-17:16 Beshalach (“When He Let Go”) describes the splitting of the Red Sea and the song the Israelites sing upon crossing through. In the desert, God sweetens bitter water and provides manna and quail. The portion ends recounting the victory of the Israelites against an attack by the Amalekites.  [1] Triennial year 3 1:  14:26-15:21  · 27 p’sukim   2:  15:22-26  · 5 p’sukim   3:  15:27-16:10  · 11 p’sukim   4:  16:11-27  · 17 p’sukim   5:  16:28-36  · 9 p’sukim   6:  17:1-7  · 7 p’sukim   7:  17:8-16  · 9 p’sukim   maf:  17:14-16  · 3 p’sukim   Haftarah for Ashkenazim:  Judges 4:4-5:31  · 52 p’sukim   Commentary and Divrei Torah   Sefaria    OU Torah   Jewish Theological Seminary    American Jewish University   Hertz Chumash: pp. 269 – 281 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 265 – 281) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 374 – 339 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 366 – 393) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 405 – 422 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 399 – 422)   Here we have the climax of the redemption from bondage and defeat of the Egyptians.  As Israel has left Egypt, a free nation, Pharaoh now regrets the release.  He has been defeated by a power much great than himself, Hashem, who has established sovereignty over the world.  Pharaoh’s pride compels him to pursue the newly freed slaves to reclaim them and thus restore his own power.  Instead, it leads to his doom and defeat. As Israel is trapped between the onslaught of Pharaoh’s top charioteers and the Sea of Reeds, they are distraught. Hashem comes through by redeeming them, splitting the Sea and hardening the bottom so Israel can pass through in safety.  When Pharaoh’s special forces pursue, the Sea closes up and drowns them. Israel celebrates Hashem’s redemption by singing this song. When we think of a “song”, we have a certain idea in mind involving music and usually rhyming poetry.  This “song” has none of that other than the Torah cantillations.  The Torah’s idea of a “song”, then, is a different concept.  It brings together and cacophony of words and rhythm and ideas.  It is also a concept of life.  Just as a song bring together these qualities to form a beautiful idea, it mimics our lives.  Don’t our lives, also, have different aspects?  We have family, work, play, interests, how and with whom we spend our time, striving for better and better.  Our lives are really one big song. As we sing our lives, lest us revel in Hashem’s support and guidance and make beautiful melodies.   Parashat Beshalach 5785 / פָּרָשַׁת בְּשַׁלַּח 8 de febrero de 2025 / 10 Sh’vat 5785   Torá de 10 minutos en YouTube Parashat Beshalach es la decimosexta porción semanal de la Torá en el ciclo anual judío de lectura de la Torá. Parashat Beshalach: Éxodo 13:17-17:16 Beshalach (“Cuando Él Soltó”) describe la división del Mar Rojo y la canción que los israelitas cantan al cruzarlo. En el desierto, Dios endulza el agua amarga y les provee maná y codornices. La porción termina contando la victoria de los israelitas contra un ataque de los amalecitas. [1]   Año trienal 3 1: 14:26-15:21 · 27 p’sukim 2: 15:22-26 · 5 p’sukim 3: 15:27-16:10 · 11 p’sukim 4: 16:11-27 · 17 p’sukim 5: 16:28-36 · 9 p’sukim 6: 17:1-7 · 7 p’sukim 7: 17:8-16 · 9 p’sukim maf: 17:14-16 · 3 p’sukim Haftará para los ashkenazíes: Jueces 4:4-5:31 · 52 p’sukim   Comentario y Divrei Torá Sefaria    OU Torah   Jewish Theological Seminary    American Jewish University   Hertz Chumash: págs. 269 – 281 Año Trienal 3 (Kriyah completo págs. 265 – 281) Artscroll Chumash: págs. 374 – 339 Año Trienal 3 (Kriyah completo págs. 366 – 393) Etz Chaim Chumash: págs. 405 – 422 Año Trienal 3 (Kriyah completo págs. 399 – 422)   Aquí tenemos el clímax de la redención de la esclavitud y la derrota de los egipcios. Como Israel ha dejado Egipto, una nación libre, el Faraón ahora lamenta la liberación. Ha sido derrotado por un poder mucho más grande que él, Hashem, quien ha establecido la soberanía sobre el mundo. El orgullo del Faraón lo obliga a perseguir a los esclavos recién liberados para reclamarlos y así restaurar su propio poder. En cambio, lo lleva a su perdición y derrota. Mientras Israel se encuentra atrapado entre el ataque de los aurigas del Faraón y el Mar de Juncos, se encuentran angustiados. Hashem los ayuda y los redime, dividiendo el Mar y endureciendo el fondo para que Israel pueda pasar a salvo. Cuando las fuerzas especiales del Faraón los persiguen, el Mar se cierra y los ahoga. Israel celebra la redención de Hashem cantando esta canción. Cuando pensamos en una “canción”, tenemos una cierta idea en mente que involucra música y, por lo general, poesía con rimas. Esta “canción” no tiene nada de eso, excepto las cantilaciones de la Torá. La idea de la Torá de una “canción”, entonces, es un concepto diferente. Reúne una cacofonía de palabras, ritmo e ideas. También es un concepto de vida. Así como una canción reúne estas cualidades para formar una hermosa idea, imita nuestras vidas. ¿Acaso nuestras vidas no tienen también diferentes aspectos? Tenemos familia, trabajo, juegos, intereses, cómo y con quién pasamos nuestro tiempo, esforzándonos por ser cada vez mejores. Nuestras vidas son en realidad una gran canción. Mientras cantamos nuestras vidas, no sea que nos deleitemos en el apoyo y la guía de Hashem y creemos hermosas melodías.

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...