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Parashat Vayishlach 5785 / פָּרָשַׁת וַיִּשְׁלַח 14 December 2024 / 13 Kislev 5785 Fourteen December Twenty Twenty-four / Thirteen Kislev Fifty-seven Eighty-five 10 Minute Torah on YouTube Parashat Vayishlach is the 8th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion:  Genesis 32:4-36:43   Genesis Chapter Thirty-two, Verse Four to Thirty-six, Forty-three Vayishlach (“He Sent”) follows Jacob and his family as Jacob wrestles with a man (commonly understood as an angel), is renamed Israel, and reconciles with his brother, Esau. Jacob’s daughter, Dina, is raped by a Hivite prince, and her brothers sack a city in response. Rachel dies as she gives birth to Jacob's youngest child, Benjamin.  [1] Triennial year 3  Genesis Chapter Thirty-five, Verse Sixteen to Chapter Thirty-six, Verse Forty-three 1:  35:16-26  · 11 p’sukim   2:  35:27-29  · 3 p’sukim   3:  36:1-8  · 8 p’sukim   4:  36:9-19  · 11 p’sukim   5:  36:20-30  · 11 p’sukim   6:  36:31-39  · 9 p’sukim   7:  36:40-43  · 4 p’sukim   maf:  36:40-43  · 4 p’sukim   Haftarah:  Obadiah 1:1-21  · 21 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah   Sefaria    OU Torah    Jewish Theological Seminary    American Jewish University   Soncino Chumash: pp. 130 - 134 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 134 - 117) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 188 - 197 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp. 170 - 197) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 214 - 220 Triennial Year 1 (Full Kriyah pp.198 - 220)   In our triennial portion we see the completions. The first is the fulfillment of what will become the twelve tribes of Israel.  Rachel gives birth to Benjamin, the final son, and tragically dies in the process. She is buried there, on the road to the Promised Land.  This site becomes a holy site as her neshama greets and watches over travelers en route. Isaac, who is fulfilled in his days, dies.  Both Jacob and Esau, now on good, brotherly terms, bury him, presumably in the Cave of Machpelah .  Jacob and Esau part ways as they seek plots of land large enough to accommodate their respective families and workers and not interfere with each other, similar to Abraham and Lot splitting up. The parashat ends enumerating Esau’s linage and identifying him also as Edom, contextually not such a complementary description since the Romans, later enemies of our people, descend from him. Remember that nothing in Torah is superfluous or extraneous. Every paragraph, verse and discussion has a purpose.  In fact, commentary discusses how some Sages derive great meaning in such seeming diversions.  So what is the purpose of almost a full chapter devoted to Esau and his family?  Consider the contrast between Jacob, who is now also known as “Israel”, and Esau.  Jacob wanted the birthright for the legacy of this new concept of acknowledging the One, True G-d and His Teaching, whereas Esau gave it away for a bowl of lentil soup. Nevertheless, Esau was a child of Isaac and Rebecca and the grandson of Abraham, so he did have some holiness. Perhaps it’s all about the contrast.  It’s nice, considering the above to acknowledge Esau and give him completion.  On the other hand, it may seem that Torah wants to display the contrast between the two brothers.  Consider also that we all have the Good Force and Evil Force inside of us.  Perhaps here it is personified in these two and let us know which force to always favor.   Parashat Vayishlach 5785 / פָּרָשַׁת וַיִּשְׁלַח 14 de diciembre de 2024 / 13 de Kislev de 5785 Catorce de diciembre de 2024 / Trece de Kislev de 5785   Parashat Vayishlach es la octava porción semanal de la Torá en el ciclo anual judío de lectura de la Torá. Porción de la Torá: Génesis 32:4-36:43 Génesis Capítulo Treinta y Dos, Versículo Cuatro a Treinta y Seis, Cuarenta y Tres Vayishlach (“Él Envió”) sigue a Jacob y su familia mientras Jacob lucha con un hombre (comúnmente entendido como un ángel), cambia su nombre a Israel y se reconcilia con su hermano, Esaú. La hija de Jacob, Dina, es violada por un príncipe heveo y sus hermanos saquean una ciudad como respuesta. Raquel muere al dar a luz al hijo menor de Jacob, Benjamín. [1] Año trienal 3 Génesis Capítulo Treinta y cinco, Versículo Dieciséis a Capítulo Treinta y seis, Versículo Cuarenta y tres 1: 35:16-26 · 11 p’sukim 2: 35:27-29 · 3 p’sukim 3: 36:1-8 · 8 p’sukim 4: 36:9-19 · 11 p’sukim 5: 36:20-30 · 11 p’sukim 6: 36:31-39 · 9 p’sukim 7: 36:40-43 · 4 p’sukim maf: 36:40-43 · 4 p’sukim Haftará: Abdías 1:1-21 · 21 p’sukim   Comentario y Divrei Torá Sefaria    OU Torah    Jewish Theological Seminary    American Jewish University   Soncino Chumash: pp. 130 - 134 Año Trienal 1 (Kriyah completo pp. 134 - 117) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 188 - 197 Año Trienal 1 (Kriyah completo pp. 170 - 197) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 214 - 220 Año Trienal 1 (Kriyah completo pp. 198 - 220)   En nuestra porción trienal vemos las finalizaciones. La primera es el cumplimiento de lo que se convertirá en las doce tribus de Israel. Raquel da a luz a Benjamín, el último hijo, y muere trágicamente en el proceso. Es enterrada allí, en el camino a la Tierra Prometida. Este sitio se convierte en un lugar sagrado ya que su neshamá saluda y cuida a los viajeros en el camino. Isaac, que se cumple en sus días, muere. Tanto Jacob como Esaú, ahora en buenos términos fraternales, lo entierran, presumiblemente en la Cueva de Majpelá. Jacob y Esaú se separan en busca de parcelas de tierra lo suficientemente grandes para acomodar a sus respectivas familias y trabajadores y no interferir entre sí, de manera similar a la separación de Abraham y Lot. La parashá termina enumerando el linaje de Esaú e identificándolo también como Edom, una descripción contextualmente no tan complementaria ya que los romanos, enemigos posteriores de nuestro pueblo, descienden de él. Recuerde que nada en la Torá es superfluo o extraño. Cada párrafo, versículo y discusión tiene un propósito. De hecho, el comentario analiza cómo algunos Sabios derivan un gran significado de tales aparentes diversiones. Entonces, ¿cuál es el propósito de casi un capítulo completo dedicado a Esaú y su familia? Considere el contraste entre Jacob, que ahora también es conocido como "Israel", y Esaú. Jacob quería la primogenitura para el legado de este nuevo concepto de reconocimiento del Único Dios Verdadero y Su Enseñanza, mientras que Esaú la entregó por un plato de sopa de lentejas. Sin embargo, Esaú era hijo de Isaac y Rebeca y nieto de Abraham, por lo que sí tenía cierta santidad. Tal vez todo se trate del contraste. Es bueno, considerando lo anterior, reconocer a Esaú y darle completitud. Por otro lado, puede parecer que la Torá quiere mostrar el contraste entre los dos hermanos. Consideremos también que todos tenemos la Fuerza del Bien y la Fuerza del Mal dentro de nosotros. Tal vez aquí esté personificada en estas dos y nos permita saber qué fuerza debemos favorecer siempre.

Calendar This is an overview of upcoming events. Details of each event are below Sunday, 1 December 2024-In-Person Religious School Thursday, 5 December 2024-Judaic Studies Friday & Saturday, 6 & 7 December 2024-Shabbat Services Sunday, 8 December 2024-Religious School Monday, 9 December 2024-Torah Study New Day! Thursday, 12 December 2024-Board Meeting (?) Friday & Saturday, 13 & 14 December 2024-Shabbat Services Sunday, 15 December 2024-Religious School Monday, 17 December 2024-Torah Study New Day! Thursday, 19 December 2024-Judaic Studies Friday & Saturday, 20 & 21 December 2024-Shabbat Services Hanukkah, Thursday, December 26 - Thursday, January 2, 2025 Monday, 6 January 2025-Torah Study New Day! We are now offering Zelle for payments and donations! Use this email: treasurer@templesholomofontario.org Please note what the payment is for. Thank you. Announcements -Office Hours -This week’s 10-Minute -Events -Candle Lighting Times for Shabbat (Ontario, CA) -Shabbat Services -School *For your information, I have included below my schedule, including office hours for the next two weeks and specific classes in which I am involved. **For your convenience and information, Zoom links will be provided in separate emails for security purposes. ***I continue to update our Mi Sheberach מי שברך  list for those in need of healing. For your convenience, I am attaching this revised list to this email that only goes to members of Temple Sholom of Ontario . Thank you. Going forward, I am planning on conducting Hebrew School from my office and making Sunday an office day when applicable to be more available. Sunday, 1 Decem ber  2024      9:00am - 1:30pm (In-Person Religious School 10:00am - 12:00pm ) Friday, 6 Decem ber  2024      10:00am - 7:30pm ( Shabbat Services @ 7:30pm ) Monday, 9 Decem ber  2024      1:00pm - 6:00pm (Giving Invocation for Upland City Council @ 6:00pm ) Friday, 6  Decem ber  2024      10:00am - 7:30pm ( Shabbat Services @ 7:30pm ) Sunday, 8 Decem ber  2024      9:00am - 1:30pm (Religious School 10:00am - 11:30pm ) Friday, 13  Decem ber  2024      10:00am - 7:30pm ( Shabbat Services @ 7:30pm ) Sunday, 15 Decem ber  2024      9:00am - 1:30pm (Religious School 10:00am - 11:30pm ) Friday, 17  Decem ber  2024      10:00am - 7:30pm ( Shabbat Services @ 7:30pm ) (Subject to change. Please call for appointments) Parashat Vayetzei 5785 / פָּרָשַׁת וַיֵּצֵא 7 December 2024 / 6 Kislev 5785 10-Minute Torah on YouTube Rosh Chodesh Kislev 2024 / רֹאשׁ חוֹדֶשׁ כִּסְלֵו 5785 Start of month of Kislev on the Hebrew calendar 🌒 Rosh Chodesh Kislev for Hebrew Year 5785 begins at sundown on Saturday, 30 November 2024  and ends at nightfall on Monday, 2 December 2024 . Start of month of Kislev on the Hebrew calendar. Kislev (כִּסְלֵו) is the 9th month of the Hebrew year, has 30 or 29 days, and corresponds to November or December 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. Hebrew School at Temple Sholom of Ontario     In-Person Religious School: Sunday, December 1 @ 10:00am - 12:00pm We are going to be starting up our religious school.  Adult Torah Study Class Next Session: Monday , January 6 at 7:30 pm PT New Day! On Hiatus for the holidays until the New Year. See you then Zoom Links sent in separate email Monday early afternoon. Please reply if you do not receive them. Parashat Vayechi 5785 / פָּרָשַׁת וַיְחִי 11 January 2025 / 11 Tevet 5785 Parashat Vayechi is the 12th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Genesis 47:28-50:26 Vayechi (“He Lived”) is the final Torah portion in the Book of Genesis. It opens as Jacob prepares for his death, making his son Joseph swear to bury him in the Cave of Machpelah. Jacob blesses Joseph’s two sons and his own 12 sons and then dies. Jacob’s sons bury him. The portion ends with Joseph’s death.  [1] Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary American Jewish University   Hertz Chumash: pp. 187 – 191 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 180 – 191) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 282 – 289 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 268 – 289) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 305 – 311 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 293 – 311) Thursday, 5 December 2024 @ 7:30pm We will continue with Martin Buber’s The Way of Man: According to the Teaching of Hasidism .   We had a stimulating discussion of Chapter I last time.  This time we’ll do Chapter II, and, if time permits, start Chapter III (there are six total).     Shabbat Times for Ontario, California, USA 🕯️ Candle lighting  / הדלקת נרות Friday, December 6 ⋅ 4:26 pm ✨ Havdalah  (50 min) / הבדלה - 50 דקות Saturday, December 7 ⋅ 5:22 pm Powered by Hebcal Shabbat Times Upcoming Services   Erev Shabbat Ma'ariv Service Friday, December 6, 2024 @ 7:30 pm Shabbat Shacharit / שַׁבָּת Saturday, December 7, 2024  @ 9:30 am   Shabbat Zoom Links sent in a separate email Friday afternoon.    Please reply if you do not receive them. We are now incorporating guitar accompaniment with our Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv Parashat Vayetzei 5785 / פָּרָשַׁת וַיֵּצֵא 7 December 2024 / 6 Kislev 5785 Parashat Vayetzei is the 7th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Triennial year 3 Torah Portion: Genesis 31:17-32:3 Vayetzei (“He Went Out”) opens as Jacob dreams about angels going up and down a ladder, and then continues on his journey toward the home of his uncle Laban. During years of indentured servitude, Jacob marries Laban’s daughters Leah and Rachel, bearing children with them and with their maidservants, Bilhah and Zilpah.  [1] 1: 31:17-21 · 5 p’sukim 2: 31:22-24 · 3 p’sukim 3: 31:25-35 · 11 p’sukim 4: 31:36-42 · 7 p’sukim 5: 31:43-45 · 3 p’sukim 6: 31:46-50 · 5 p’sukim 7: 31:51-32:3 · 7 p’sukim maf: 32:1-3 · 3 p’sukim Haftarah for Ashkenazim: Hosea 12:13-14:10 · 28 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary American Jewish University Hertz Chumash: pp. 114 – 117 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 106 – 117) Hebrew School at Temple Sholom of Ontario   Zoom Religious School: Sunday, December 8 @ 10:00am - 11:30am We are going to be starting up our religious school.  First session: 10:00am - 10:40am Hebrew and Prayers Second session: 10:50am - 11:30am Torah, Prophets, Holidays We are planning on a more consistent schedule.  We will have our in-person learning on the first weekend of the month.  The other 3 weeks will be on Zoom and consist of Hebrew instruction and Torah learning.  We will also discuss the holidays as they come up and other topics, like prophets. 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Parashat Vayetzei 5785 / פָּרָשַׁת וַיֵּצֵא 7 December 2024 / 6 Kislev 5785 Seven December Twenty twenty-four /  Six Kislev Fifty Seven Eightly-five 10-Minute Torah on YouTube Parashat Vayetzei is the 7th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion:  Genesis 28:10-32:3 Genesis Chapter Twenty-eight, Verse Ten to Chapter Thirty-two, Verse three,     Triennial Portion Genesis Chapter Thirty-one, Verse Seventeen to Chapter Thirty-two, Verse three Vayetzei (“He Went Out”) opens as Jacob dreams about angels going up and down a ladder, and then continues on his journey toward the home of his uncle Laban. During years of indentured servitude, Jacob marries Laban’s daughters Leah and Rachel, bearing children with them and with their maidservants, Bilhah and Zilpah.  [1] Triennial year 3 1:  31:17-21  · 5 p’sukim   2:  31:22-24  · 3 p’sukim   3:  31:25-35  · 11 p’sukim   4:  31:36-42  · 7 p’sukim   5:  31:43-45  · 3 p’sukim   6:  31:46-50  · 5 p’sukim   7:  31:51-32:3  · 7 p’sukim   maf:  32:1-3  · 3 p’sukim   Haftarah for Ashkenazim:  Hosea 12:13-14:10  · 28 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah   Sefaria    OU Torah    Jewish Theological Seminary    American Jewish University   Hertz Chumash: pp. 114 – 117 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 106 – 117) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 161 – 169 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 144 – 169) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 181 – 187 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 166 – 187)   Parashat Vayetzei 5785 / פָּרָשַׁת וַיֵּצֵא 7 December 2024 / 6 Kislev 5785 Seven December Twenty twenty-four /  Six Kislev Fifty Seven Eightly-five Parashat Vayetzei is the 7th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion:  Genesis 28:10-32:3     Genesis Chapter Twenty-eight, Verse Ten to Chapter Thirty-two, Verse three,     Triennial Portion Genesis Chapter Thirty-one, Verse Seventeen to Chapter Thirty-two, Verse three Vayetzei (“He Went Out”) opens as Jacob dreams about angels going up and down a ladder, and then continues on his journey toward the home of his uncle Laban. During years of indentured servitude, Jacob marries Laban’s daughters Leah and Rachel, bearing children with them and with their maidservants, Bilhah and Zilpah.  [1]   Triennial year 3 1:  31:17-21  · 5 p’sukim   2:  31:22-24  · 3 p’sukim   3:  31:25-35  · 11 p’sukim   4:  31:36-42  · 7 p’sukim   5:  31:43-45  · 3 p’sukim   6:  31:46-50  · 5 p’sukim   7:  31:51-32:3  · 7 p’sukim   maf:  32:1-3  · 3 p’sukim   Haftarah for Ashkenazim:  Hosea 12:13-14:10  · 28 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah   Sefaria    OU Torah    Jewish Theological Seminary    American Jewish University   Hertz Chumash: pp. 114 – 117 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 106 – 117) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 161 – 169 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 144 – 169) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 181 – 187 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 166 – 187)   This portion describes the birth of Israel, the nation.  Jacob is the third and last Patriarch.  While Abraham—and Sarah—had many disciples, they had the one son, Isaac, who would continue their legacy.  Isaac had Jacob who, with the birthright, became the next in line.  Jacob then fathers eleven sons (one more to come), that would be the princes of what would become the twelve tribes. In our triennial portion, Jacob has been working for Laban for twenty years. He has amassed a sizable estate and now wants away from his father-in-law who has cheated him “hundreds of times”. Aside from the obvious reason of wanting to now to have his family be independent, Jacob now wants them to be away from the negative influence of Laban’s deceptive practices and practice a more righteous life. Jacob’s actions are a lesson and example to us all.  Jacob fulfilled his agreement with Laban and worked for him for fourteen years as per their agreement for his daughters to become his wives. Now he wants Jacob to stay and work more years for him, knowing that through his efforts, he has grown wealthy. Jacob thus makes an arrangement to keep any flock with certain color schemes that would be considered deformed. That Jacob was successful demonstrates divine support.  Everything is going according to plan.  Jacob has enough assets for his family to be independent living in Canaan.  He can now raise his family with proper values without any other pagan influences.   Parashat Vayetzei 5785 / פָּרָשַׁת וַיֵּצֵא 7 de diciembre de 2024 / 6 de Kislev de 5785 Siete de diciembre de veinticuatro / Seis de Kislev de cincuenta y siete y ochenta y cinco   Parashat Vayetzei es la séptima porción semanal de la Torá en el ciclo anual judío de lectura de la Torá. Porción de la Torá: Génesis 28:10-32:3 Génesis capítulo veintiocho, versículo diez al capítulo treinta y dos, versículo tres, Porción trienal Génesis capítulo treinta y uno, versículo diecisiete al capítulo treinta y dos, versículo tres Vayetzei (“Salió”) comienza cuando Jacob sueña con ángeles que suben y bajan por una escalera, y luego continúa su viaje hacia la casa de su tío Labán. Durante los años de servidumbre por contrato, Jacob se casa con las hijas de Labán, Lea y Raquel, y tiene hijos con ellas y con sus siervas, Bilha y Zilpa. [1]   Año trienal 3 1: 31:17-21 · 5 p’sukim 2: 31:22-24 · 3 p’sukim 3: 31:25-35 · 11 p’sukim 4: 31:36-42 · 7 p’sukim 5: 31:43-45 · 3 p’sukim 6: 31:46-50 · 5 p’sukim 7: 31:51-32:3 · 7 p’sukim maf: 32:1-3 · 3 p’sukim Haftará para los ashkenazíes: Oseas 12:13-14:10 · 28 p’sukim   Comentario y Divrei Torá Sefaria    OU Torah    Jewish Theological Seminary    American Jewish University   Hertz Chumash: págs. 114 – 117 Año Trienal 3 (Kriyah completo págs. 106 – 117) Artscroll Chumash: págs. 161 – 169 Año Trienal 3 (Kriyah completo págs. 144 – 169) Etz Chaim Chumash: págs. 181 – 187 Año Trienal 3 (Kriyah completo págs. 166 – 187)   Esta porción describe el nacimiento de Israel, la nación. Jacob es el tercer y último patriarca. Si bien Abraham y Sara tuvieron muchos discípulos, tuvieron un hijo, Isaac, que continuaría su legado. Isaac tuvo a Jacob, quien, con la primogenitura, se convirtió en el siguiente en la sucesión. Luego, Jacob engendra once hijos (uno más por venir), que serían los príncipes de lo que se convertirían en las doce tribus. En nuestra porción trienal, Jacob ha estado trabajando para Labán durante veinte años. Ha acumulado una fortuna considerable y ahora quiere alejarse de su suegro que lo ha engañado “cientos de veces”. Aparte de la razón obvia de querer que su familia sea independiente, Jacob ahora quiere que estén lejos de la influencia negativa de las prácticas engañosas de Labán y que practiquen una vida más justa. Las acciones de Jacob son una lección y un ejemplo para todos nosotros. Jacob cumplió su acuerdo con Labán y trabajó para él durante catorce años según el acuerdo que habían hecho para que sus hijas se convirtieran en sus esposas. Ahora quiere que Jacob se quede y trabaje más años para él, sabiendo que a través de sus esfuerzos se ha vuelto rico. Por lo tanto, Jacob hace un arreglo para quedarse con cualquier rebaño con ciertos esquemas de colores que se considerarían deformados. El éxito de Jacob demuestra el apoyo divino. Todo va según lo planeado. Jacob tiene suficientes bienes para que su familia sea independiente y viva en Canaán. Ahora puede criar a su familia con valores adecuados sin ninguna otra influencia pagana.

Calendar This is an overview of upcoming events. Details of each event are below Thursday, 21 November 204-Judaic Studies Friday & Saturday, 22 & 23 November 2024-Shabbat Services Sunday, 24 November 2024-Religious School & Semi-Annual Congregation Meeting Monday, 25 November 2024-Torah Study New Day! Thursday, 28 November 2024-Thanksgiving Friday, 29 November 2024- Native American Heritage Day Friday & Saturday, 29 & 30 November 2024-Shabbat Services Sunday, 1 December 2024-In-Person Religious School Monday, 2 December 2024-Torah Study New Day! Thursday, 5 December 2024-Judaic Studies Friday & Saturday, 6 & 7 December 2024-Shabbat Services Sunday, 8 December 2024-Religious School Monday, 9 December 2024-Torah Study New Day! We are now offering Zelle for payments and donations! Use this email: treasurer@templesholomofontario.org Please note what the payment is for. Thank you. Announcements -Office Hours -This week’s 10-Minute -Events -Candle Lighting Times for Shabbat (Ontario, CA) -Shabbat Services -School *For your information, I have included below my schedule, including office hours for the next two weeks and specific classes in which I am involved. **For your convenience and information, Zoom links will be provided in separate emails for security purposes. ***I continue to update our Mi Sheberach מי שברך  list for those in need of healing. For your convenience, I am attaching this revised list to this email that only goes to members of Temple Sholom of Ontario . Thank you. Going forward, I am planning on conducting Hebrew School from my office and making Sunday an office day when applicable to be more available. Sunday, 24 Novem ber , 2024   9:00am - 3:30pm ( Religious School 10:00am - 11:30am & Semi-Annual Congregation Meeting )   Friday, 29 Novem ber  2024      10:00am - 7:30pm ( Shabbat Services @ 7:30pm ) Sunday, 1 Decem ber  2024      9:00am - 1:30pm (In-Person Religious School 10:00am - 12:00pm ) Friday, 6 Decem ber  2024      10:00am - 7:30pm ( Shabbat Services @ 7:30pm ) Monday, 9 Decem ber  2024      1:00pm - 6:00pm (Giving Invocation for Upland City Council @ 6:00pm ) Friday, 6  Decem ber  2024      10:00am - 7:30pm ( Shabbat Services @ 7:30pm ) Sunday, 8 Decem ber  2024      9:00am - 1:30pm (Religious School 10:00am - 11:30pm ) (Subject to change. Please call for appointments) Parashat Toldot 5785 / פָּרָשַׁת תּוֹלְדוֹת 30 November 2024 / 29 Cheshvan 5785 10-Minute Torah on YouTube Adult Torah Study Class Next Session: Monday , November 25 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 Toldot 5785 / פָּרָשַׁת תּוֹלְדוֹת 30 November 2024 / 29 Cheshvan 5785 Parashat Toldot is the 6th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion:  Genesis 25:19-28:9 Toldot (“Generations”) opens with the births of Isaac and Rebecca’s twins, Jacob and Esau. Esau sells his birthright to Jacob in exchange for soup. Isaac and Rebecca travel to Gerar, where Isaac makes a peace treaty with King Abimelech. Isaac gives Jacob the blessing meant for Esau, and Jacob runs away to his uncle Laban.  [1] Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria    OU Torah    Jewish Theological Seminary    American Jewish University Hertz Chumash: pp. 99 – 101 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 93 – 101) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 138 – 143 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 124 – 143) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 157 – 161 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 146 – 161) We will continue with Martin Buber’s The Way of Man: According to the Teaching of Hasidism .   We had a stimulating discussion of Chapter I last time.  This time we’ll do Chapter II, and, if time permits, start Chapter III (there are six total).     Shabbat Times for Ontario, California, USA 🕯️ Candle lighting  / הדלקת נרות Friday, November 29 ⋅ 4:26 pm ✨ Havdalah  (50 min) / הבדלה - 50 דקות Saturday, November 30 ⋅ 5:22 pm Powered by Hebcal Shabbat Times Upcoming Services   Erev Shabbat Ma'ariv Service Friday, November 29, 2024 @ 7:30 pm Shabbat Shacharit / שַׁבָּת Saturday, November 30, 2024  @ 9:30 am   Shabbat Zoom Links sent in a separate email Friday afternoon.    Please reply if you do not receive them. We are now incorporating guitar accompaniment with our Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv Parashat Toldot 5785 / פָּרָשַׁת תּוֹלְדוֹת 30 November 2024 / 29 Cheshvan 5785 Parashat Toldot is the 6th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion Triennial year 3:  Genesis 27:28-28:9 1:  27:28-30  · 3 p’sukim   2:  27:31-33  · 3 p’sukim   3:  27:34-37  · 4 p’sukim   4:  27:38-40  · 3 p’sukim   5:  27:41-46  · 6 p’sukim   6:  28:1-4  · 4 p’sukim   7:  28:5-9  · 5 p’sukim   maf:  28:7-9  · 3 p’sukim   Haftarah * :  I Samuel 20:18-42   · 25 p’sukim  *Shabbat Machar Chodesh Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria    OU Torah    Jewish Theological Seminary    American Jewish University  Hertz Chumash: pp. 99 – 101 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 93 – 101) Mevorchim Chodesh Kislev / מְבָרְכִים חוֹדֶשׁ כִּסְלֵו Saturday, November 30 Shabbat that precedes Rosh Chodesh . The congregation blesses the forthcoming new month. Molad Kislev: Sun, 49 minutes and 15 chalakim after 4:00am Rosh Chodesh Kislev 2024 / רֹאשׁ חוֹדֶשׁ כִּסְלֵו 5785 Start of month of Kislev on the Hebrew calendar 🌒 Rosh Chodesh Kislev for Hebrew Year 5785 begins at sundown on Saturday, 30 November 2024 and ends at nightfall on Monday, 2 December 2024 . Start of month of Kislev on the Hebrew calendar. Kislev (כִּסְלֵו) is the 9th month of the Hebrew year, has 30 or 29 days, and corresponds to November or December 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. Hebrew School at Temple Sholom of Ontario    Religious School is starting up again: Zoom class Sunday, November 24 @ 10:00am - 11:30am  In-Person Religious School: Sunday, December 1 @ 10:00am - 11:30am We are going to be starting up our religious school.  First session: 10:00am - 10:40am Hebrew and Prayers Second session: 10:50am - 11:30am Torah, Prophets, Holidays We are planning on a more consistent schedule.  We will have our in-person learning on the first weekend of the month.  The other 3 weeks will be on Zoom and consist of Hebrew instruction and Torah learning.  We will also discuss the holidays as they come up and other topics, like prophets. Semi-Annual Congregation Meeting Sunday, 24 November 2024 @ 1pm Thanksgiving Day Thursday, November 28 Native American Heritage Day Friday, November 29 Native American Heritage Day is celebrated on the Friday after Thanksgiving, which in 2024 is Friday, November 29 . This day honors the culture, traditions, and contributions of Native Americans and Alaska. HANUKKAH PARTY @ TSO Done By Our Sisterhood @  Temple Sholom of Ontario  Sunday, December 29th, 2024 @ 4:00 p.m. 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 Toldot is the 6th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion:  Genesis 25:19-28:9 Toldot (“Generations”) opens with the births of Isaac and Rebecca’s twins, Jacob and Esau. Esau sells his birthright to Jacob in exchange for soup. Isaac and Rebecca travel to Gerar, where Isaac makes a peace treaty with King Abimelech. Isaac gives Jacob the blessing meant for Esau, and Jacob runs away to his uncle Laban.  [1] Triennial year 3 1:  27:28-30  · 3 p’sukim   2:  27:31-33  · 3 p’sukim   3:  27:34-37  · 4 p’sukim   4:  27:38-40  · 3 p’sukim   5:  27:41-46  · 6 p’sukim   6:  28:1-4  · 4 p’sukim   7:  28:5-9  · 5 p’sukim   maf:  28:7-9  · 3 p’sukim   Haftarah * :  I Samuel 20:18-42   · 25 p’sukim  *Shabbat Machar Chodesh Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria    OU Torah    Jewish Theological Seminary    American Jewish University   Hertz Chumash: pp. 99 – 101 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 93 – 101) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 138 – 143 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 124 – 143) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 157 – 161 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 146 – 161) This is one of my favorite parashat, if not the favorite.  Why? Because it is so controversial and vague, and really what studying Torah is all about.  On the one hand, Esau came out first and is entitled to the birthright.  On the other hand, he is not spiritually qualified to a religious leader and Jacob is the correct heir apparent. So why the confusion? Rebecca is spiritually evolved and astute enough to see that.  In fact, given the text in the Torah, it’s pretty obvious.  Since Hashem is all-knowing and perfect in planning, it would make sense that we should consider that this drama is the way it is supposed to be resolved.  Rebecca and Jacob are meant to plan to get Jacob the blessings because he is the brother who has the correct and appropriate devotion to continue Abraham’s legacy.  Questions come to mind.  Isaac is a patriarch; did he know that Jacob replaced Esau and went along with it because he knew it was the right thing to do?  That would make Rebecca the perpetrator, and is that fair to her to cause her to sin? On the other hand, as Abraham had ten trials to test his mettle, perhaps this was also a test and a challenge to make Jacob work for this birthright to make sure he appreciated it.  While he was reluctant to go along with the deception, in the end, he did.  And we will see in succeeding portions that he took this legacy very seriously.   Parashat Toldot 5785 / פָּרָשַׁת תּוֹלְדוֹת 30 de noviembre de 2024 / 29 de Jeshvan 5785   Treinta de noviembre Veinticuatro Veintinueve Cheshvan Cincuenta y siete Ochenta y cinco Parashat Toldot es la sexta porción semanal de la Torá en el ciclo anual judío de lectura de la Torá. Porción de la Torá: Génesis 25:19-28:9 Génesis Capítulo Veinticinco, Versículo Diecinueve al Veintiocho Nueve Toldot (“Generaciones”) comienza con los nacimientos de los gemelos de Isaac y Rebeca, Jacob y Esaú. Esaú vende su primogenitura a Jacob a cambio de sopa. Isaac y Rebeca viajan a Gerar, donde Isaac hace un tratado de paz con el rey Abimelec. Isaac le da a Jacob la bendición destinada a Esaú, y Jacob huye hacia su tío Labán. [1] Año trienal 3 Veintisiete veintiocho a veintiocho nueve 1: 27:28-30 · 3 p’sukim 2: 27:31-33 · 3 p’sukim 3: 27:34-37 · 4 p’sukim 4: 27:38-40 · 3 p’sukim 5: 27:41-46 · 6 p’sukim 6: 28:1-4 · 4 p’sukim 7: 28:5-9 · 5 p’sukim maf: 28:7-9 · 3 p’sukim Haftará*: 1 Samuel 20:18-42 · 25 p’sukim *Shabat Machar Chodesh   Comentario y Divrei Torá Sefaria    OU Torah    Jewish Theological Seminary    American Jewish University   Hertz Chumash: pp. 99 – 101 Año Trienal 3 (Kriyah completo pp. 93 – 101) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 138 – 143 Año Trienal 3 (Kriyah completo pp. 124 – 143) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 137 – 141 Año Trienal 3 (Kriyah completo pp. 127 – 141)   Esta es una de mis parashá favoritas, si no la favorita. ¿Por qué? Porque es muy controvertida y vaga, y realmente de lo que se trata el estudio de la Torá. Por un lado, Esaú salió primero y tiene derecho a la primogenitura. Por otro lado, no está espiritualmente calificado para ser un líder religioso y Jacob es el heredero aparente correcto. Entonces, ¿por qué la confusión? Rebeca está espiritualmente evolucionada y es lo suficientemente astuta como para ver eso. De hecho, dado el texto de la Torá, es bastante obvio. Como Dios es omnisciente y perfecto en sus planes, tendría sentido que consideráramos que este drama es la forma en que se supone que debe resolverse. Se supone que Rebeca y Jacob deben planificar cómo obtener las bendiciones para Jacob, porque él es el hermano que tiene la devoción correcta y apropiada para continuar el legado de Abraham. Surgen algunas preguntas. Isaac es un patriarca; ¿sabía que Jacob reemplazó a Esaú y lo aceptó porque sabía que era lo correcto? Eso convertiría a Rebeca en la perpetradora, y ¿es justo para ella hacerla pecar? Por otro lado, como Abraham tuvo diez pruebas para poner a prueba su temple, tal vez esta también fue una prueba y un desafío para hacer que Jacob trabajara por este derecho de nacimiento para asegurarse de que lo apreciara. Si bien se mostró reacio a aceptar el engaño, al final lo hizo. Y veremos en las siguientes porciones que tomó este legado muy en serio.

Calendar This is an overview of upcoming events. Details of each event are below Sunday, 17 November 2024-Religious School Monday, 18 November 2024-Torah Study New Day! Thursday, 21 November 204-Judaic Studies Friday & Saturday, 22 & 23 November 2024-Shabbat Services Sunday, 24 November 2024-Religious School & Semi-Annual Congregation Meeting Thursday, 28 November 2024-Thanksgiving Friday, 29 November 2024- Native American Heritage Day Friday & Saturday, 29 & 30 November 2024-Shabbat Services Sunday, 1 December 2024-In-Person Religious School Monday, 2 December 2024-Torah Study Thursday, 5 December 2024-Judaic Studies Friday & Saturday, 6 & 7 December 2024-Shabbat Services We are now offering Zelle for payments and donations! Use this email: treasurer@templesholomofontario.org Please note what the payment is for. Thank you. From the Talmud (Commentary to Tractate Bava Batra, 118a, from Artscroll) : "Human thoughts can trigger a variety of natual phenomena that can cascade and eventually lead to the destruction of physical bodies. Accordingly, when something successful engenders the amazement of people, its future is endangered. The ethical basis for ayin hara (evil eye) is explained by some as follows: The blessings bestowed byHashema upon an indiviuual ahould not seve as a source of anguish to others. If one allows his blessings (ie wealth, children) to cause pain to others less fortunateone arouses a divine judgment against himself and a reevaluation of their fitness for those blessings. This can lead to their subjection to the destructive forces of ayin hara . 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, 17 Novem ber , 2024   9:00am - 2:30pm ( Religious School 10:00am - 11:30am ?)   Friday, 22 Novem ber  2024      10:00am - 7:30pm ( Shabbat Services @ 7:30pm ) Sunday, 24 Novem ber , 2024   9:00am - 3:30pm ( Religious School 10:00am - 11:30am & Semi-Annual Congregation Meeting )   Friday, 29 Novem ber  2024      10:00am - 7:30pm ( Shabbat Services @ 7:30pm ) Sunday, 1 Decem ber  2024      9:00am - 1:30pm (In-Person Religious School 10:00am - 12:00pm ) Friday, 6 Decem ber  2024      10:00am - 7:30pm ( Shabbat Services @ 7:30pm ) Monday, 9 Decem ber  2024      1:00pm - 6:00pm (Giving Invocation for Upland City Council @ 6:00pm ) (Subject to change. Please call for appointments) Parashat C hayei Sara 5785 /  פָּרָשַׁת וַיֵּרָא 23 November 2024 / 22 Cheshvan 5785 10-Minute Torah on YouTube Adult Torah Study Class Next Session: Monday , November 18 at 7:30 pm PT New Day! Zoom Links sent in separate email Wednesday morning. Please reply if you do not receive them. Parashat Chayei Sara 5785 / פָּרָשַׁת חַיֵּי שָֹרָה 23 November 2024 / 22 Cheshvan 5785 Parashat Chayei Sara is the 5th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Genesis 23:1-25:18 Chayei Sarah (“The Life of Sarah”) opens as Sarah dies and Abraham buys the Cave of Machpelah to bury her. Abraham sends his servant to find a wife for Isaac. The servant meets Rebecca at a well, and Rebecca returns with the servant to marry Isaac. Abraham remarries, has more children, and dies at age 175.  [1] Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria     OU Torah    Jewish Theological Seminary    American Jewish University Hertz Chumash: pp. 71 – 76 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 63 – 76) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 94 – 105 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 78 – 105) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 157 – 161 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 146 – 161) Last week the group decided, after a spirited discussion, that the next thing we would do is read Martin Buber’s 1950 book The Way of Man According to the Teaching of Hasidism.   Zoom meeting for Thursday, November 21, 7:30 PM. Shabbat Times for Ontario, California, USA 🕯️ Candle lighting  / הדלקת נרות Friday, November 22 ⋅ 4:28 pm ✨ Havdalah  (50 min) / הבדלה - 50 דקות Saturday, November 23 ⋅ 5:23 pm Powered by Hebcal Shabbat Times Upcoming Services   Erev Shabbat Ma'ariv Service Friday, November 22, 2024 @ 7:30 pm Shabbat Shacharit / שַׁבָּת Saturday, November 23, 2024  @ 9:30 am   Shabbat Zoom Links sent in a separate email Friday afternoon.    Please reply if you do not receive them. We are now incorporating guitar accompaniment with our Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv Parashat Chayei Sara 5785 / פָּרָשַׁת חַיֵּי שָֹרָה 23 November 2024 / 22 Cheshvan 5785 Parashat Chayei Sara is the 5th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Triennial year 3 Torah Portion: Genesis 24:53-25:18 1: 24:53-58 · 6 p’sukim 2: 24:59-61 · 3 p’sukim 3: 24:62-67 · 6 p’sukim 4: 25:1-6 · 6 p’sukim 5: 25:7-11 · 5 p’sukim 6: 25:12-15 · 4 p’sukim 7: 25:16-18 · 3 p’sukim maf: 25:16-18 · 3 p’sukim Haftarah: I Kings 1:1-31 · 31 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary American Jewish University Hertz Chumash: pp. 86 – 89 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 80 – 89) Hebrew School at Temple Sholom of Ontario    Religious School is starting up again: Zoom class Sunday, November 24 @ 10:00am - 11:30am We are going to be starting up our religious school.  First session: 10:00am - 10:40am Hebrew and Prayers Second session: 10:50am - 11:30am Torah, Prophets, Holidays We are planning on a more consistent schedule.  We will have our in-person learning on the first weekend of the month.  The other 3 weeks will be on Zoom and consist of Hebrew instruction and Torah learning.  We will also discuss the holidays as they come up and other topics, like prophets. Semi-Annual Congregation Meeting Sunday, 24 November 2024 @ 1pm Thanksgiving Day Thursday, November 28 Native American Heritage Day Friday, November 29 Native American Heritage Day is celebrated on the Friday after Thanksgiving, which in 2024 is Friday, November 29 . This day honors the culture, traditions, and contributions of Native Americans and Alaska 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.

Chayei Sara 5785 / חַיֵּי שָֹרָה 23 November 2024 / 22 Cheshvan 5785 D'var Torah on YouTube 23 November 2024 / 22 Cheshvan 5785 Twenty three November / Twenty two Cheshvan Fifty seven eighty five Parashat Chayei Sara is the 5th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Genesis 23:1-25:18 Genesis Chapter Twenty three Verse one to Twenty five, Eighteen Chayei Sarah (“The Life of Sarah”) opens as Sarah dies and Abraham buys the Cave of Machpelah to bury her. Abraham sends his servant to find a wife for Isaac. The servant meets Rebecca at a well, and Rebecca returns with the servant to marry Isaac. Abraham remarries, has more children, and dies at age 175. [1] Triennial year 3 Twenty four Fifty three to Twenty five, Eighteen 1: 24:53-58  · 6 p’sukim  2: 24:59-61  · 3 p’sukim  3: 24:62-67  · 6 p’sukim  4: 25:1-6  · 6 p’sukim  5: 25:7-11  · 5 p’sukim  6: 25:12-15  · 4 p’sukim  7: 25:16-18  · 3 p’sukim  maf: 25:16-18  · 3 p’sukim  Haftarah: I Kings 1:1-31  · 31 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria   OU Torah    Jewish Theological Seminary    American Jewish University Hertz Chumash: pp. 86 – 89 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 80 – 89) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 118 – 123 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 106 – 123) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 137 – 141 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 127 – 141) Consider that the main theme of our portion is establishing and then continuing the legacy of the One, True God. Abraham has been tasked with bringing a more humane heritage and system of worship. To that end, Abraham makes sure that hes a lineage as dedicated to that concept as him. This parashat sees the transition to Isaac to continue that. And yet one aspect of that never seems to be resolved. We read that Eliezer, Abraham's head of household, has adopted this religion as his own, as have others. What happened to their lineage? Did any of these early disciples continue this heritage with their offspring? Perhaps these people lost their faith in the prevailing paganism of the time. Or perhaps without Abraham's leadership, they lost interest. Or perhaps they were eliminated by hostile, xenophobic peoples. Torah is not a history, we're told it is the history of the Jewish people. From the point of view of our sages, it really doesn't matter. Still, aren't we all curious? Chayei Sara 5785 / חַיֵּי שָֹרָה 23 de noviembre de 2024 / 22 de Cheshvan 5785 Veintitrés de noviembre / Veintidós de Cheshvan Cincuenta y siete ochenta y cinco Parashat Chayei Sara es la quinta porción semanal de la Torá en el ciclo anual judío de lectura de la Torá. Génesis 23:1-25:18 Génesis Capítulo Veintitrés Versículos uno al veinticinco, Dieciocho Chayei Sarah (“La vida de Sara”) comienza cuando Sara muere y Abraham compra la cueva de Macpela para enterrarla. Abraham envía a su sirviente a buscar una esposa para Isaac. El sirviente se encuentra con Rebeca en un pozo, y Rebeca regresa con el sirviente para casarse con Isaac. Abraham se vuelve a casar, tiene más hijos y muere a los 175 años. [1] Año trienal 3 Veinticuatro Cincuenta y tres a Veinticinco Dieciocho 1: 24:53-58 · 6 p’sukim 2: 24:59-61 · 3 p’sukim 3: 24:62-67 · 6 p’sukim 4: 25:1-6 · 6 p’sukim 5: 25:7-11 · 5 p’sukim 6: 25:12-15 · 4 p’sukim 7: 25:16-18 · 3 p’sukim maf: 25:16-18 · 3 p’sukim Hertz Chumash: págs. 71 – 76 Año Trienal 3 (Kriyah completa págs. 63 – 76) Artscroll Chumash: págs. 118 – 123 Año Trienal 3 (Kriyah completa págs. 106 – 123) Etz Chaim Chumash: págs. 137 – 141 Año Trienal 3 (Kriyah completa págs. 127 – 141) Consideremos que el tema principal de nuestra porción es establecer y luego continuar el legado del Único y Verdadero Dios. A Abraham se le ha encomendado la tarea de traer una herencia y un sistema de adoración más humanos. Con ese fin, Abraham se asegura de tener un linaje tan dedicado a ese concepto como él. Esta parashá ve la transición a Isaac para continuar eso. Y, sin embargo, hay un aspecto de eso que nunca parece resolverse. Leemos que Eliezer, el jefe de familia de Abraham, adoptó esta religión como propia, al igual que otros. ¿Qué pasó con su linaje? ¿Alguno de estos primeros discípulos continuó esta herencia con su descendencia? Tal vez estas personas perdieron su fe en el paganismo imperante en la época. O tal vez sin el liderazgo de Abraham, perdieron el interés. O tal vez fueron eliminados por pueblos hostiles y xenófobos. Se nos dice que la Torá no es una historia es la historia del pueblo judío. Desde el punto de vista de nuestros sabios, realmente no importa. Aun así, ¿no somos todos curiosos?

Calendar This is an overview of upcoming events. Details of each event are below Thursday, 14 November-Judaic Studies Friday & Saturday, 15 & 16 November 2024-Shabbat Services Sunday, 17 November 2024-Religious School Monday, 18 November 2024-Torah Study New Day! Thursday, 21 November 204-Judaic Studies Friday & Saturday, 22 & 23 November 2024-Shabbat Services Sunday, 24 November 2024-Religious School & Semi-Annual Congregation Meeting Thursday, 28 November 2024-Thanksgiving Friday, 29 November 2024- Native American Heritage Day Friday & Saturday, 29 & 30 November 2024-Shabbat Services Sunday, 1 December 2024-In-Person Religious School Monday, 2 December 2024-Torah Study Thursday, 5 December 2024-Judaic Studies We are now offering Zelle for payments and donations! Use this email: treasurer@templesholomofontario.org Please note what the payment is for. Thank you. From the Talmud (Commentary to Tractate Bava Batra, 118a, from Artscroll) : "Human thoughts can triggera variety of natual phenomena that can cascade and eventually lead to the destruction of physical bodies. Accordingly, when something successful engenders the amazement of people, its future is endangered. The ethical basis for ayin hara (evil eye) is explained by some as follows: The blessings bestowed byHashema upon an indiviuual ahould not seve as a source of anguish to others. If one allows his blessings (ie wealth, children) to cause pain to others less fortunateone arouses a divine judgment against himself and a reevaluation of their fitness for those blessings. This can lead to their subjection to the destructive forces of ayin hara . 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, 10 Novem ber - Thursday, 14 November , 2024  Out of town on vacation Friday, 15 Novem ber  2024      10:00am - 7:30pm ( Shabbat Services @ 7:30pm ) Sunday, 17 Novem ber , 2024   9:00am - 2:30pm ( Religious School 10:00am - 11:30am )   Friday, 22 Novem ber  2024      10:00am - 7:30pm ( Shabbat Services @ 7:30pm ) Sunday, 24 Novem ber , 2024   9:00am - 3:30pm ( Religious School 10:00am - 11:30am & Semi-Annual Congregation Meeting )   Friday, 29 Novem ber  2024      10:00am - 7:30pm ( Shabbat Services @ 7:30pm ) Sunday, 1 Decem ber  2024      9:00am - 1:30pm (In-Person Religious School 10:00am - 12:00pm ) (Subject to change. Please call for appointments) Parashat Vayera 5785 /  פָּרָשַׁת וַיֵּרָא 16 November 2024 / 15 Cheshvan 5785 10-Minute Torah on YouTube Adult Torah Study Class Next Session: Monday , November 18 at 7:30 pm PT New Day! Zoom Links sent in separate email Wednesday morning. Please reply if you do not receive them. Parashat Vayera 5785 / פָּרָשַׁת וַיֵּרָא 16 November 2024 / 15 Cheshvan 5785 Parashat Vayera is the 4th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion:  Genesis 18:1-22:24 Vayera (“He Appeared”) opens as guests inform Abraham that Sarah will give birth. Despite Abraham’s attempts to convince God otherwise, God destroys the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah. Sarah gives birth to Isaac, and Abraham sends away Hagar and Ishmael. At God’s command, Abraham prepares to sacrifice Isaac, but an angel of God tells Abraham to offer a ram instead.  [1] Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria     OU Torah    Jewish Theological Seminary    American Jewish University Hertz Chumash: pp. 71 – 76 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 63 – 76) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 94 – 105 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 78 – 105) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 112 – 122 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 99 – 122) Last week the group decided, after a spirited discussion, that the next thing we would do is read Martin Buber’s 1950 book The Way of Man According to the Teaching of Hasidism.   Here is the link to the Zoom meeting for Thursday, November 14, 7:30 PM.  Also, I include a PDF of Buber’s preface to this book.  The whole text is too long to attach to an email, so I will send that separately later on.  See you! Shabbat Times for Ontario, California, USA 🕯️ Candle lighting  / הדלקת נרות Friday, November 15 ⋅ 4:31 pm ✨ Havdalah  (50 min) / הבדלה - 50 דקות Saturday, November 16 ⋅ 5:25 pm Powered by Hebcal Shabbat Times Upcoming Services   Erev Shabbat Ma'ariv Service Friday, November 15, 2024 @ 7:30 pm Shabbat Shacharit / שַׁבָּת Saturday, November 16, 2024  @ 9:30 am   Shabbat Zoom Links sent in a separate email Friday afternoon.    Please reply if you do not receive them. We are now incorporating guitar accompaniment with our Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv Parashat Vayera 5785 / פָּרָשַׁת וַיֵּרָא 16 November 2024  / 15 Cheshvan 5785 Parashat Vayera is the 4th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion Triennial year 3:  Genesis 21:1-22:24 1:  21:1-4  · 4 p’sukim   2:  21:5-13  · 9 p’sukim   3:  21:14-21  · 8 p’sukim   4:  21:22-34  · 13 p’sukim   5:  22:1-8  · 8 p’sukim   6:  22:9-19  · 11 p’sukim   7:  22:20-24  · 5 p’sukim   maf:  22:20-24  · 5 p’sukim   Haftarah for Ashkenazim:  II Kings 4:1-37  · 37 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria     OU Torah    Jewish Theological Seminary    American Jewish University Hertz Chumash: pp. 71 – 76 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 63 – 76) Hebrew School at Temple Sholom of Ontario    Religious School is starting up again: Zoom class starts Sunday, November 17 @ 10:00am - 11:30am We are going to be starting up our religious school.  First session: 10:00am - 10:40am Hebrew and Prayers Second session: 10:50am - 11:30am Torah, Prophets, Holidays We are planning on a more consistent schedule.  We will have our in-person learning on the first weekend of the month.  The other 3 weeks will be on Zoom and consist of Hebrew instruction and Torah learning.  We will also discuss the holidays as they come up and other topics, like prophets. Semi-Annual Congregation Meeting Sunday, 24 November 2024 @ 1pm 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 Vayera 5785 / פָּרָשַׁת וַיֵּרָא 16 November 2024 / 15 Cheshvan 5785 10-Minute Torah on YouTube Parashat Vayera is the 4th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion:  Genesis 18:1-22:24 Vayera (“He Appeared”) opens as guests inform Abraham that Sarah will give birth. Despite Abraham’s attempts to convince God otherwise, God destroys the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah. Sarah gives birth to Isaac, and Abraham sends away Hagar and Ishmael. At God’s command, Abraham prepares to sacrifice Isaac, but an angel of God tells Abraham to offer a ram instead.  [1] Triennial year 3 1:  21:1-4  · 4 p’sukim   2:  21:5-13  · 9 p’sukim   3:  21:14-21  · 8 p’sukim   4:  21:22-34  · 13 p’sukim   5:  22:1-8  · 8 p’sukim   6:  22:9-19  · 11 p’sukim   7:  22:20-24  · 5 p’sukim   maf:  22:20-24  · 5 p’sukim   Haftarah for Ashkenazim:  II Kings 4:1-37  · 37 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria     OU Torah    Jewish Theological Seminary    American Jewish University Hertz Chumash: pp. 71 – 76 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 63 – 76) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 94 – 105 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 78 – 105) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 112 – 122 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 99 – 122)   There are a lot of important events in this portion that set the stage for what we now call Judaism.  Abraham demonstrates his humanity by pleading for Sodom and Gomorrah; Isaac is born, circumcised and weaned; and Abraham binds his son, Isaac, to prepare for his offering, that, of course doesn’t happen. We have discussed these events many times in the past.  In fact, as you may remember, our triennial portion are the same readings as for the two days of Rosh Hashanah.  In between these events, we read about Abraham making an agreement with Abimelech and Phicol, the king and general of the Philistines. There workers were disputing usage and ownership of wells, for drinking and irrigating crops. While these other events are epochal, isn’t everything in the Torah, and why not address this?  So what relevance does this particular passage have to these other events? Perhaps it is another testament to Abraham’s love of humanity, that his primary focus in life was to respect people and make peace. This follows Abraham allowing his nephew Lot to pick which area he wanted to settle even though Abraham as the elder and surrogate parent had the right of first refusal.  Let’s consider this an important lesson as we enter 5785 (Fifty seven eighty five).  Let’s all pledge to follow our patriarch Abraham’s idea that we should first follow peace, diplomacy and understanding in working with others.   Parashat Vayera 5785 / פָּרָשַׁת וַיֵּרָא      16 (dieciséis) de noviembre de 2024 (veinticuatro) / 15 (quince) de Jeshvan 5785 (cincuenta y siete ochenta y cinco) Parashat Vayera es la cuarta porción semanal de la Torá en el ciclo judío anual de lectura de la Torá. Porción de la Torá: Génesis 18:1-22:24 Vayera (“Él apareció”) comienza cuando los invitados le informan a Abraham que Sara dará a luz. A pesar de los intentos de Abraham de convencer a Dios de lo contrario, Dios destruye las ciudades de Sodoma y Gomorra. Sara da a luz a Isaac y Abraham despide a Agar e Ismael. Por orden de Dios, Abraham se prepara para sacrificar a Isaac, pero un ángel de Dios le dice a Abraham que ofrezca un carnero en su lugar. [1] Año trienal 3 1: 21:1-4 · 4 p'sukim 2: 21:5-13 · 9 p'sukim 3: 21:14-21 · 8 p'sukim 4: 21:22-34 · 13 p'sukim 5: 22:1-8 · 8 p'sukim 6: 22:9-19 · 11 p'sukim 7: 22:20-24 · 5 p'sukim maf: 22:20-24 · 5 p 'sukim Haftará para los ashkenazíes: 2 Reyes 4:1-37 · 37 p'sukim Comentario y Divrei Torá Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary American Jewish University   Hertz Chumash: págs. 71 – 76 Año Trienal 3 (Kriyah completa págs. 63 – 76) Artscroll Chumash: págs. 94 – 105 Año Trienal 3 (Kriyah completa págs. 78 – 105) Etz Chaim Chumash: págs. 112 – 122 Año Trienal 3 ( Kriyah completo, págs. 99 - 122)   Hay muchos eventos importantes en esta porción que preparan el escenario para lo que ahora llamamos judaísmo. Abraham demuestra su humanidad al abogar por Sodoma y Gomorra; nace Isaac, es circuncidado y destetado; y Abraham Ata a su hijo Isaac para prepararlo para su ofrenda, pero eso, por supuesto, no sucede. Hemos hablado de estos eventos muchas veces en el pasado. De hecho, como recordarán, nuestra porción trienal son las mismas lecturas que para el Dos días de Rosh Hashaná. Entre estos acontecimientos, leemos que Abraham hizo un pacto con Abimelec y Ficol, el rey y general de los filisteos. Los trabajadores se disputaban el uso y la propiedad de los pozos para beber y regar los cultivos. Aunque estos otros acontecimientos son trascendentales, no No todo está en la Torá, ¿y por qué no abordar esto? Entonces, ¿qué relevancia tiene este pasaje en particular para estos otros eventos? Tal vez sea otro testimonio del amor de Abraham por la humanidad, que su objetivo principal en la vida fuera respetar a las personas y hacer la paz. Esto sigue a Abraham permitiendo que su sobrino Lot eligiera en qué área quería establecerse, a pesar de que Abraham, como el mayor y padre sustituto, tenía el derecho de preferencia. Consideremos esto como una lección importante al entrar en el año 5785 (cincuenta y siete con ochenta y cinco). Compromiso de seguir la idea de nuestro patriarca Abraham de que debemos buscar primero la paz, la diplomacia y el entendimiento al trabajar con los demás.

Calendar This is an overview of upcoming events. Details of each event are below Sunday, 3 November 2024- Daylight Savings Time ends Sunday, 3 November 2024-Religious School Wednesday, 6 November 2024-Torah Study Thursday, 7 November-Judaic Studies Friday & Saturday, 8 & 9 November 2024-Shabbat Services Thursday, 14 November-Judaic Studies Friday & Saturday, 15 & 16 November 2024-Shabbat Services Sunday, 17 November 2024-Religious School Wednesday, 20 November-Torah Study Thursday, 21 November-Judaic Studies Friday & Saturday, 22 & 23 November 2024-Shabbat Services Sunday, 24 November 2024-Religious School & Semi-Annual Congregation Meeting Thursday, 28 November 2024-Thanksgiving Friday, 29 November 2024- Native American Heritage Day Friday & Saturday, 29 & 30 November 2024-Shabbat Services We are now offering Zelle for payments and donations! Use this email: treasurer@templesholomofontario.org Please note what the payment is for. Thank you. From the Talmud (Commentary to Tractate Bava Batra, 118a, from Artscroll) : "Human thoughts can triggera variety of natual phenomena that can cascade and eventually lead to the destruction of physical bodies. Accordingly, when something successful engenders the amazement of people, its future is endangered. The ethical basis for ayin hara (evil eye) is explained by some as follows: The blessings bestowed byHashema upon an indiviuual ahould not seve as a source of anguish to others. If one allows his blessings (ie wealth, children) to cause pain to others less fortunateone arouses a divine judgment against himself and a reevaluation of their fitness for those blessings. This can lead to their subjection to the destructive forces of ayin hara . 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, 3 Novem ber , 2024   9:00am - 2:30pm (In Person Religious School 10:00am - 12:00pm )   Friday, 8 Novem ber  2024      10:00am - 7:30pm ( Shabbat Services @ 7:30pm ) Sunday, 10 Novem ber - Thursday, 14 November , 2024  Out of town on vacation Friday, 15 Novem ber  2024      10:00am - 7:30pm ( Shabbat Services @ 7:30pm ) Sunday, 17 Novem ber , 2024   9:00am - 2:30pm ( Religious School 10:00am - 11:30am )   Friday, 22 Novem ber  2024      10:00am - 7:30pm ( Shabbat Services @ 7:30pm ) Sunday, 24 Novem ber , 2024   9:00am - 3:30pm ( Religious School 10:00am - 11:30am & Semi-Annual Congregation Meeting )   (Subject to change. Please call for appointments) Parashat Lech-Lecha 5785 / פָּרָשַׁת לֶךְ־לְךָ 9 November 2024 / 8 Cheshvan 5785 10-Minute Torah on YouTube Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, November 3 @ 2:00 AM Daylight saving time will end for the year at 2 a.m. local time  on Sunday, Nov. 3, when we "fall back" and gain an extra hour of sleep. Next year, it will begin again on Sunday, March 9, 2025. Adult Torah Study Class Next Session: Wednesday, November 6 at 7:30 pm PT Zoom Links sent in separate email Wednesday morning. Please reply if you do not receive them. Parashat Lech-Lecha 5785 / פָּרָשַׁת לֶךְ־לְךָ 9 November 2024 / 8 Cheshvan 5785 10-Minute Torah on YouTube Parashat Lech-Lecha is the 3rd weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion:  Genesis 12:1-17:27 Genesis Chapter Twelve, Verse One to Seventeen, Twenty-Seven Lech Lecha (“Go Forth”) recounts Abraham’s (here known as Abram) first encounter with God, his journey to Canaan, the birth of his son Ishmael, the covenant between him, his descendants, and God, and God’s commandment to circumcise the males of his household.  [1] ] Commentary and Divrei Torah   Sefaria     OU Torah      Jewish Theological Seminary     American Jewish University   Hertz Chumash: pp. 56 – 60 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 45 – 60) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 70 – 77 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 54 – 77) After our study of the Biblical book of Proverbs , we once again face the question, “What shall we study next?”  Sandy and I have revised and updated our old list of possible topics, including some suggestions made to us by some of you. We will meet on Zoom next Thursday, November 7, at 7:30 PM (I’ll send a link closer to the time).  Our agenda will be a discussion of the revised list of topics, and a vote to decide what we’ll do next.   The revised list is attached .  Actually, you’ll note that there are two attachments .   One, called “What Next…" is a two-page document , which is in large type so you can print it out and read it.   The other, called “Small What’s Next…,” is in small type, so that it’s all on one page .  You can use this single-page list to “vote” or otherwise indicate to yourself which items interest you, with the entire list visible.   Feel free to print out both of these, one of these, or none of these since we’ll put them on the screen in class.   We look forward to seeing you next week, and to a stimulating discussion of all these interesting possibilities.  Meanwhile, we wish you all Shabbat Shalom and Rosh Hodesh Sameach. Shabbat Times for Ontario, California, USA 🕯️ Candle lighting  / הדלקת נרות Friday, November 8 ⋅ 4:36 pm ✨ Havdalah  (50 min) / הבדלה - 50 דקות Saturday, November 9 ⋅ 5:29 pm Powered by Hebcal Shabbat Times Upcoming Services   Erev Shabbat Ma'ariv Service Friday, November 8, 2024 @ 7:30 pm Shabbat Shacharit / שַׁבָּת Saturday, November 9, 2024  @ 9:30 am   Shabbat Zoom Links sent in a separate email Friday afternoon.    Please reply if you do not receive them. We are now incorporating guitar accompaniment with our Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv Parashat Lech-Lecha 5785 / פָּרָשַׁת לֶךְ־לְךָ 9 November 2024 / 8 Cheshvan 5785 Torah Portion Triennial year 3:  Genesis 16:1-17:27 1:  16:1-6  · 6 p’sukim   2:  16:7-9  · 3 p’sukim   3:  16:10-16  · 7 p’sukim   4:  17:1-6  · 6 p’sukim   5:  17:7-17  · 11 p’sukim   6:  17:18-23  · 6 p’sukim   7:  17:24-27  · 4 p’sukim   maf:  17:24-27  · 4 p’sukim   Haftarah:  Isaiah 40:27-41:16  · 21 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah   Sefaria     OU Torah      Jewish Theological Seminary     American Jewish University Hertz Chumash: pp. 56 – 60 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 45 – 60) Hebrew School at Temple Sholom of Ontario    Religious School is starting up again and kicks off with: In-Person Learning, Sunday, November 3 @ 10:00am - 12:00 noon We are going to be starting up our religious school in the next few weeks.  We have delayed the start due to the High Holidays and felt that families would participate and bring the kids, which would be a lot like religious instruction.  ith the end of the High Holidays we are back to a lighter, normal schedule.  We are planning on a more consistent schedule.  We will have our in-person learning on the first weekend of the month.  The other 3 weeks will be on Zoom and consist of Hebrew instruction and Torah learning.  We will also discuss the holidays as they come up and other topics, like prophets. Semi-Annual Congregation Meeting Sunday, 24 November 2024 @ 1pm 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 Lech-Lecha 5785 / פָּרָשַׁת לֶךְ־לְךָ 9 November 2024 / 8 Cheshvan 5785 Nine November Twenty Twenty-Four / Eight Cheshvan Fifty-Seven Eighty-Five 10-Minute Torah on YouTube Parashat Lech-Lecha is the 3rd weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion:  Genesis 12:1-17:27 Genesis Chapter Twelve, Verse One to Seventeen, Twenty-Seven Lech Lecha (“Go Forth”) recounts Abraham’s (here known as Abram) first encounter with God, his journey to Canaan, the birth of his son Ishmael, the covenant between him, his descendants, and God, and God’s commandment to circumcise the males of his household.  [1] Triennial year 3 1:  16:1-6  · 6 p’sukim   2:  16:7-9  · 3 p’sukim   3:  16:10-16  · 7 p’sukim   4:  17:1-6  · 6 p’sukim   5:  17:7-17  · 11 p’sukim   6:  17:18-23  · 6 p’sukim   7:  17:24-27  · 4 p’sukim   maf:  17:24-27  · 4 p’sukim   Haftarah:  Isaiah 40:27-41:16  · 21 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah   Sefaria     OU Torah      Jewish Theological Seminary     American Jewish University   Hertz Chumash: pp. 56 – 60 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 45 – 60) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 70 – 77 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 54 – 77) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. –  Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. – )   This portion is Le h  Le h a , “Go for yourself”. This refers to Hashem directing Abraham to leave his native and start a journey.  Consider that this also refers to a spiritual journey.  While Abraham is leaving his homeland, a place with a lot of paganism, Abraham can now leave that behind and start a new concept of divine justice and the One, True G-d. Thus starts what we now know as Judaism. Our triennial portion focuses on the beginning of our heritage in two important ways.  First of all, Sarah, who has been barren, will give birth to a son who will continue the lineage and heritage.  Abram and Sarai will now be known as Abraham and Sarah.  This comes with the new covenant of circumcision and is the beginning of giving new babies their Hebrew names on the eighth day of life during that event.   Circumcision represents some important spiritual implications.  It represents us opening our hearts to serving Hashem and removing any impurities. This symbolism is also the focus of some of the prayers during High Holidays of removing those same impediments that interfere with us looking honestly at ourselves and our weaknesses to be better people.   Parashat Lech-Lecha 5785 / פָּרָשַׁת לֶךְ־לְךָ 9 de noviembre de 2024 / 8 de Jeshvan de 5785 Nueve de noviembre de Veinticuatro / Ocho de Jeshvan de Cincuenta y siete Ochenta y cinco   Parashat Lech-Lecha es la tercera porción semanal de la Torá en el ciclo anual judío de lectura de la Torá. Porción de la Torá: Génesis 12:1-17:27 Génesis Capítulo Doce, Versículo Uno a Diecisiete, Veintisiete   Lech Lecha (“Sal”) relata el primer encuentro de Abraham (aquí conocido como Abram) con Dios, su viaje a Canaán, el nacimiento de su hijo Ismael, el pacto entre él, sus descendientes y Dios, y el mandamiento de Dios de circuncidar a los varones de su casa. [1] Año trienal 3 1: 16:1-6 · 6 p’sukim 2: 16:7-9 · 3 p’sukim 3: 16:10-16 · 7 p’sukim 4: 17:1-6 · 6 p’sukim 5: 17:7-17 · 11 p’sukim 6: 17:18-23 · 6 p’sukim 7: 17:24-27 · 4 p’sukim maf: 17:24-27 · 4 p’sukim Haftará: Isaías 40:27-41:16 · 21 p’sukim   Comentario y Divrei Torá Sefaria     OU Torah      Jewish Theological Seminary     American Jewish University   Hertz Chumash: pp. 56 – 60 Año Trienal 2 (Kriyah completa págs. 45 – 60) Artscroll Chumash: págs. 70 – 77 Año Trienal 2 (Kriyah completa págs. 54 – 77) Etz Chaim Chumash: págs. – Año Trienal 2 (Kriyah completa págs. – )   Esta porción es Leh Leha, “Ve por ti mismo”. Esto se refiere a Hashem ordenando a Abraham que abandone su tierra natal y comience un viaje. Considere que esto también se refiere a un viaje espiritual. Mientras Abraham deja su tierra natal, un lugar con mucho paganismo, Abraham ahora puede dejar eso atrás y comenzar un nuevo concepto de justicia divina y del Único y Verdadero Dios. Así comienza lo que ahora conocemos como Judaísmo.   Nuestra porción trienal se centra en el comienzo de nuestra herencia de dos maneras importantes. En primer lugar, Sara, que ha sido estéril, dará a luz a un hijo que continuará el linaje y la herencia. Abram y Sarai serán ahora conocidos como Abraham y Sara. Esto viene con el nuevo pacto de la circuncisión y es el comienzo de darles a los bebés sus nombres hebreos al octavo día de vida durante ese evento.

Calendar This is an overview of upcoming events. Details of each event are below Sunday, 27 October 2024-Religious School/Federation Book Festival Friday, 1 November 2024 🌒 Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan / רֹאשׁ חוֹדֶשׁ חֶשְׁוָן Friday & Saturday, 1 & 2 November 2024-Shabbat Services Sunday, 3 November 2024- Daylight Savings Time ends Sunday, 3 November 2024-Religious School Wednesday, 6 November 2024-Torah Study Thursday, 7 November-Judaic Studies Friday & Saturday, 8 & 9 November 2024-Shabbat Services Thursday, 14 November-Judaic Studies Friday & Saturday, 15 & 16 November 2024-Shabbat Services Sunday, 17 November 2024-Religious School Wednesday, 20 November-Torah Study Thursday, 21 November-Judaic Studies Friday & Saturday, 22 & 23 November 2024-Shabbat Services Sunday, 24 November 2024-Religious School & Semi-Annual Congregation Meeting Thursday, 28 November 2024-Thanksgiving Friday, 29 November 2024- Native American Heritage Day Friday & Saturday, 29 & 30 November 2024-Shabbat Services We are now offering Zelle for payments and donations! Use this email: treasurer@templesholomofontario.org Please note what the payment is for. Thank you. From the Talmud (Commentary to Tractate Bava Batra, 118a, from Artscroll) : "Human thoughts can triggera variety of natual phenomena that can cascade and eventually lead to the destruction of physical bodies. Accordingly, when something successful engenders the amazement of people, its future is endangered. The ethical basis for ayin hara (evil eye) is explained by some as follows: The blessings bestowed byHashema upon an indiviuual ahould not seve as a source of anguish to others. If one allows his blessings (ie wealth, children) to cause pain to others less fortunateone arouses a divine judgment against himself and a reevaluation of their fitness for those blessings. This can lead to their subjection to the destructive forces of ayin hara . 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. Thank you to everyone who joined us and participated in our celebration of 5785. We are looking forward to a happy and successful year! 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, 27 October, 2024   9:00am - 2:30pm (Religious School 10:00am - 11:30am & Book Fair 1pm - 3pm )   Friday, 1 Novem ber 2024      10:00am - 7:30pm ( Shabbat Services @ 7:30pm ) Sunday, 3 Novem ber , 2024   9:00am - 2:30pm ( Religious School 10:00am - 11:30am )   Friday, 8 Novem ber  2024      10:00am - 7:30pm ( Shabbat Services @ 7:30pm ) Sunday, 10 Novem ber - Thursday, 14 November , 2024  Out of town on vacation Friday, 15 Novem ber  2024      10:00am - 7:30pm ( Shabbat Services @ 7:30pm ) Sunday, 17 Novem ber , 2024   9:00am - 2:30pm ( Religious School 10:00am - 11:30am )   (Subject to change. Please call for appointments) Parashat Noach 5785 / פָּרָשַׁת נֹחַ 2 November 2024 / 1 Cheshvan 5785 10-Minute Torah on YouTube The 26th Annual Jewish Federation Book Festival will take place on   Sunday, October 27, 2024 at 10 AM at Temple Sholom of Ontario . The event will feature Margalit Fox and her book The Talented Mrs. Mandelbaum: The Rise and Fall of an American Organized Crime Boss.  The festival will run from October 27 to December 15, 2024. You can register for the festival at jewishsgpv.org Adult Torah Study Class Next Session: Wednesday, October 30 at 7:30 pm PT Zoom Links sent in separate email Wednesday morning. Please reply if you do not receive them. Parashat Noach 5785 / פָּרָשַׁת נֹחַ 2 November 2024 / 1 Cheshvan 5785 10-Minute Torah on YouTube Parashat Noach is the 2nd weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion:  Genesis 6:9-11:32 ;  Numbers 28:9-15 Noach (“Noah”) begins as God decides to destroy mankind with a flood. At God’s command, the righteous Noah builds an ark, where Noah, his family, and select animals survive the flood. Noah’s children bear children, and several generations develop. God confounds the speech of people building the Tower of Babel.  [1] Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria     OU Torah     Jewish Theological Seminary     American Jewish University   Hertz Chumash: pp. 38 – 40 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 26 – 40) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 48 – 53 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 30 – 53) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 51 – 63 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 41 – 63) Because of the subsequent Jewish holidays which occupy Thursday evenings until November, Judaic Studies will resume November 7. Shabbat Times for Ontario, California, USA 🕯️ Candle lighting  / הדלקת נרות Friday, November 1 ⋅ 5:41 pm ✨ Havdalah  (50 min) / הבדלה - 50 דקות Saturday, November 2 ⋅ 6:34 pm Powered by Hebcal Shabbat Times Upcoming Services   Erev Shabbat Ma'ariv Service Friday, November 1, 2024 @ 7:30 pm Shabbat Shacharit / שַׁבָּת Saturday, November 2, 2024  @ 9:30 am   Shabbat Zoom Links sent in a separate email Friday afternoon.    Please reply if you do not receive them. We are now incorporating guitar accompaniment with our Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv Parashat Noach 5785 / פָּרָשַׁת נֹחַ 2 November 2024 / 1 Cheshvan 5785 Triennial year 3 Torah Portion:  Genesis 11:1-11:32 ;  Numbers 28:9-15 1:  11:1-4  · 4 p’sukim   2:  11:5-9  · 5 p’sukim   3:  11:10-13  · 4 p’sukim   4:  11:14-17  · 4 p’sukim   5:  11:18-21  · 4 p’sukim   6:  11:22-25  · 4 p’sukim   7:  11:26-32  · 7 p’sukim   maf*:  Numbers 28:9-15  · 7 p’sukim  *Shabbat Rosh Chodesh Haftarah * :  Isaiah 66:1-24   · 24 p’sukim  *Shabbat Rosh Chodesh   Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria     OU Torah     Jewish Theological Seminary     American Jewish University   Hertz Chumash: pp. 38 – 40 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 26 – 40) Hebrew School at Temple Sholom of Ontario    Religious School is starting up again and kicks off with: In-Person Learning, Sunday, November 3 @ 10:00am - 12:00 noon We are going to be starting up our religious school in the next few weeks.  We have delayed the start due to the High Holidays and felt that families would participate and bring the kids, which would be a lot like religious instruction.  ith the end of the High Holidays we are back to a lighter, normal schedule.  We are planning on a more consistent schedule.  We will have our in-person learning on the first weekend of the month.  The other 3 weeks will be on Zoom and consist of Hebrew instruction and Torah learning.  We will also discuss the holidays as they come up and other topics, like prophets. Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, November 3 @ 2:00 AM Daylight saving time will end for the year at 2 a.m. local time on Sunday, Nov. 3, when we "fall back" and gain an extra hour of sleep. Next year, it will begin again on Sunday, March 9, 2025. Semi-Annual Congregation Meeting Sunday, 24 November 2024 @ 1pm 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 . 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