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Shabbat Shalom שבת שלום (July 18, 2022)

Updated: Jul 18, 2022




-Candle Lighting Times for Shabbat (Ontario, CA)

-Office Hours

-This week's 10-Minute Torah

-Adult Torah Study

-Judaic Studies

-This week's Upcoming Shabbat services & replay of last week's services

-Hebrew School

-Family Learning Day

-Miller Course

-Adult Hebrew Reading Course


*Our Synagogue secretary, Bonnie Brown, has had back surgery and is recovering. Please be patient with us as we work to cover the synagogue office. Thank you for your consideration.


**For your convenience and information, Zoom links to events are provided in their respective notices. Please note that only members associated with Temple Sholom of Ontario are receiving these links in this format

Shabbat Times for Ontario, California, USA

  • Fast begins: 4:23am on Sunday, Jul 17

  • Tzom Tammuz occurs on Sunday, Jul 17

  • Fast ends: 8:36pm on Sunday, Jul 17

  • Candle lighting: 7:40pm on Friday, Jul 22

  • Shabbat Mevarchim Chodesh Av occurs on Saturday, Jul 23

  • This week's Torah portion is Parashat Pinchas

  • Havdalah (50 min): 8:48pm on Saturday, Jul 23


שבת פרשת פינחס

July 22 - כ״ג תמוז

Candle lighting 7:40

Shabbat ends 8:41

72 minutes 9:11




Office Hours this week:

Monday July 18, 2022 9:45am - 1:45pm

Tuesday July 19, 2022 9:30am - 1:30pm

Friday July 22, 2022 2:00pm - 8:00pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 8:00pm)

Monday July 25, 2022 9:45am - 1:45pm

Tuesday July 26, 2022 9:30am - 1:30pm

Friday July 29, 2022 2:00pm - 8:00pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 8:00pm)

(Subject to change. Please call for appointments)




This week's 10-Minute Torah (July 23, 2022): "Parashat Pinchas" 5782

Parashat Pinchas 5782 / פָּרָשַׁת פִּינְחָס

23 July 2022 / 24 Tamuz 5782(Diaspora)

Parashat Pinchas 5782 / פָּרָשַׁת פִּינְחָס

23 July 2022 / 24 Tamuz 5782 (Diaspora)


Parashat Pinchas is the 41st weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading.

Pinchas opens with God’s promise of a “covenant of peace” for the zealot Pinchas, followed by a census. The daughters of Tzelofchad request and receive new laws regarding inheritance. God instructs Moses to prepare Joshua for leadership, and God describes sacrifices brought daily and on special occasions. [1]

Triennial year 3

1: 28:16-25 · 10 p’sukim ·

2: 28:26-31 · 6 p’sukim ·

3: 29:1-6 · 6 p’sukim ·

4: 29:7-11 · 5 p’sukim ·

5: 29:12-16 · 5 p’sukim ·

6: 29:17-28 · 12 p’sukim ·

7: 29:29-30:1 · 12 p’sukim ·

maf: 29:35-30:1 · 6 p’sukim ·

Haftarah*: Jeremiah 1:1-2:3 · 22 p’sukim *Pinchas occurring after 17 Tammuz

Commentary and Divrei Torah: Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary

Soncino Chumash: pp. 673 - 682 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 668 - 682)

Artscroll Chumash: pp. 862 - 875 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 856 - 875)

Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 899 - 908 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 894 - 908)



Adult Torah Study Class

Next Session: Monday, July 19 at 7:30 pm PT

Topic: Torah Study at 7:30PM

Meeting ID: 850 6035 7304 Passcode: 890023

Parashat Pinchas 5782 / פָּרָשַׁת פִּינְחָס

23 July 2022 / 24 Tamuz 5782 (Diaspora)

Parashat Pinchas is the 41st weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading.

Pinchas opens with God’s promise of a “covenant of peace” for the zealot Pinchas, followed by a census. The daughters of Tzelofchad request and receive new laws regarding inheritance. God instructs Moses to prepare Joshua for leadership, and God describes sacrifices brought daily and on special occasions. [1]

Triennial year 3

1: 28:16-25 · 10 p’sukim ·

2: 28:26-31 · 6 p’sukim ·

3: 29:1-6 · 6 p’sukim ·

4: 29:7-11 · 5 p’sukim ·

5: 29:12-16 · 5 p’sukim ·

6: 29:17-28 · 12 p’sukim ·

7: 29:29-30:1 · 12 p’sukim ·

maf: 29:35-30:1 · 6 p’sukim ·

Haftarah*: Jeremiah 1:1-2:3 · 22 p’sukim *Pinchas occurring after 17 Tammuz

Commentary and Divrei Torah: Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary

Soncino Chumash: pp. 673 - 682 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 668 - 682)

Artscroll Chumash: pp. 862 - 875 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 856 - 875)

Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 899 - 908 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 894 - 908)



Judaic Studies

Next session: Thursday, July 21 @ 7:30pm

Topic: Judaic Studies at 7:30PM

Join Zoom Meeting:

Meeting ID: 867 7922 8885 Passcode: 284908

Come join us for a lively discussion of various topics on Judaica. The current topic is Pirkei Avot.




Upcoming Services

Shabbat Ma'ariv Service Friday, July 22, 2022 @ 8:00 pm

Shabbat Shachrit Service Saturday, July 23, 2022 @ 10:00 am

Time: Friday night at 8 PM; Saturday at. 10 AM

Meeting ID: 837 9815 9851 Passcode: 070025

*Note that we are now doing the Triennial reading for our Shabbat Torah services. 5782 is Triennial Year 3

**We are holding live Shabbat services back in the synagogue. We will still continue to broadcast on Zoom and Facebook for those unable to come to the sanctuary. Please call the office for more information if you'd like to attend.

2022 07 15 Erev Shabbat

Sermon @ 1:07:35” “Succumbing to Temptation”

2022 07 16 Shabbat Balak

D'var Torah @ 1:12:44



Hebrew School at Temple Sholom of Ontario

See you in the fall.

First Session Sunday

Second Session Sunday

Hebrew school is on summer break at Temple Sholom of Ontario. We will continue in the fall hold classes virtually on Sundays starting at 10:00am PT. There will be two sessions, 40 minutes each, with a 10 minute break in between.

Details will follow soon.


The first session will focus on Hebrew reading and prayers. We will read from the week's Torah portion using a Chumash and an online site. Besides the main prayers used in our services, we will also learn Torah and Haftarah blessings.

The second session will be a general learning session of that weekly sedrah/portion. We will also discuss notable Jewish personalities, from celebrities to prophets and kings. There will also be special topics such as gossip and evolution.

Please let us know if you'd like to join us and of course if you have any questions.



Family Sunday School/Learning Day

Sunday, July 24 10am – 12pm

Temple Sholom of Ontario is planning a fun, education day on July 24 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at our synagogue. The program will include classes and activities for children and their parents. Rabbi Stephen (me) will be doing a special program for children over 11 and their parents. Two Sunday School teachers will be offering programs for children ages four to eleven to learn prayers, Bible stories, art, and a time for constructive play with other children. At approximately 11:30 am everyone will join together to enjoy a bagel brunch.

Please join us all for this special day. Any questions, contact me or Zoe Siegel at 909-985-7106.



Adult Hebrew Reading Course

Sunday, July 24 10:30 am – 11:30 am














A new Hebrew Reading course from NJOP.


Also, People have been asking for more practice in Hebrew Reading. We are planning a Hebrew reading course that will help you understand the prayers as well




Temple Sholom of Ontario is proud to announce we are once again offering:

Next session: Sunday July 24, 2022 @ 11:45am PT

Tenth Module: High Holy Days

Eleventh Module: Kashrut/Kosher

Miller Intro to Judaism Program

**Due to increased interest, we are starting a new course that will be finished by Rosh Hashanah. The second session will begin immediately following the first. If you are interested in joining, please let us know.


If you're thinking of converting to Judaism: Completion of the Intro Program fulfills the learning requirements for conversion of the Rabbinical Assembly of America. Once you finish the course requirements and secure a sponsoring rabbi, you are eligible to become officially part of the Jewish People.

If you're already Jewish: Whether you were born Jewish but never quite learned what it’s all about, you’re back after a long hiatus, or you’re just looking for a deeper understanding of your heritage, most of us could use a bit of a refresher. Jews from all walks of life enroll in the program: from people who had a Jewish day school education to those whose strongest connection was the annual box of matza on the kitchen counter.

More details to follow. Please let us know if you're interested. Application is attached below or reply with request for more information




Tish’a B’Av 2022 / תִּשְׁעָה בְּאָב 5782

The Ninth of Av ✡️

Tish'a B'Av for Hebrew Year 5782 begins at sundown on Saturday, 6 August 2022 and ends at nightfall on Sunday, 7 August 2022.

Tisha B’Av (Hebrew: תשעה באב or ט׳ באב, "the Ninth of Av,") is an annual fast day in Judaism, named for the ninth day (Tisha) of the month of Av in the Hebrew calendar. The fast commemorates the destruction of both the First Temple and Second Temple in Jerusalem, which occurred about 655 years apart, but on the same Hebrew calendar date. Tisha B’Av is never observed on Shabbat. If the 9th of Av falls on a Saturday, the fast is postponed until the 10th of Av.


Tish’a B’Av / תִּשְׁעָה בְּאָב

Join us for Services @ 10:00am on Sunday, 7 August 2022 / 10 Av 5782

Torah Portion: Deuteronomy 4:25-40

1: Deuteronomy 4:25-29 · 5 p’sukim ·

2: Deuteronomy 4:30-35 · 6 p’sukim ·

3: Deuteronomy 4:36-40 · 5 p’sukim ·

Haftarah: Jeremiah 8:13-9:23 · 34 p’sukim



For this week's Mi Sheberach מי שברך list for those in need of healing, please advise any changes

**If you have any changes to names on the list, please let us know so we can update. Thank you.

(Names will no longer be published to respect people's privacy).

*The titles in blue and underlined are "hyperlinks". If you click on any of those, it will lead to that site/URL. The hyperlink gives a descriptive title with the actual link embedded in that title. Anyone who is concerned about clicking a link or hyperlink can access any of these resources by going to my website, www.modernrabbistephen.com. You can find them in the "Blog" and "Videos" sections, as well as the "Instagram Links" by clicking on the various pictures.



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