Calendar
This is an overview of upcoming events. Details of each event are below
Sunday, 18 February 2024-Hebrew School & Miller Course
Monday, 19 February 2024-President's Day
Monday, 19 February 2024-Torah Study
Thursday, 22 February 2024-Judaic Studies
Friday & Saturday, 23 & 24 February 2024-Shabbat Services
Sunday, 25 February 2024-Hebrew School & Miller Course
Thursday, 29 February 2024-Board Meeting
Friday & Saturday, 1 & 2 March 2024-Shabbat Services
Sunday, 3 March 2024-Hebrew School & Miller Course
Monday, 4 March 2024-Torah Study
Thursday, 7 March 2024-Judaic Studies
Friday & Saturday, 8 & 9 March 2024-Shabbat Services
Sunday, 3 March 2024-Hebrew School & Miller Course
Sunday, 10 March 2024-Daylight Savings Time starts
Kabbalah Thought for this week:
"Far worse than lying to others is the act of lying to ourselves. It is in our nature tobelieve our own false tales and then attempt to promote these distortions in the world. Self-deception is the greatest of all deceptions, because our intentions might very well be good. When sunlight shines through the window pane, the dust floating in the air is suddently revealed. Spiritual Light has the same effect on our negative qalities, which so often remain hidden. Summon the Light to guard us from the ever-present dangers of self-deception and allow us to grow in righteousness and wisdom."
Each day, Jews end their prayer service with Aleinu. There is an affirmation afterwards that is especially timely in addressing today's strife:
"Do not fear sudden terror, or the destruction of the wicked when it comes (1). Plan a conspiracy and it will ge annulled; speak your piece and it shall not stand, for God is with us (2). Even when you age, I remain unchanged; and even till your ripe old age, I shall endure. I created you and I shall bear you; I shall endure and rescue (3)."
These verses express confidence in God's protection and are regarded as auguries of redemption.
Proverbs 3:25 Do not fear an evildoer's intention, no matter how dangerous it seems.
Isaiah 8:10 Let the enemies of Israel conspire and plan; they will not succeed
Isaiah 46:4 God remains the eternal protector of Israel, even though we may have sinned.
Announcements
-Office Hours
-This week’s 10-Minute
-Events
-Candle Lighting Times for Shabbat (Ontario, CA)
-Shabbat Services
-School
*My schedule is below, including office hours for the next two or three 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.
Rabbi's Office Hours for the next few weeks:
I am conducting Hebrew School from my office and making Sunday an office day to be more available.
Sunday, February 18, 2024 9:00am - 2:00pm (Hebrew School 10:00am - 11:30am & Miller Course 11:45am - 12:45pm)
Tuesday, February 20, 2023 11:45am - 6:15pm (Invocation for Ontario City Council @ 6:30pm)
Friday, February 23, 2024 2:30pm - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm)
Sunday, February 25, 2024 9:00am - 2:00pm (Hebrew School 10:00am - 11:30am & Miller Course 11:45am - 12:45pm)
Friday, March 1, 2024 1:30pm - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm)
Sunday, March 3, 2024 9:00am - 2:00pm (Hebrew School 10:00am - 11:30am & Miller Course 11:45am - 12:45pm)
Friday, March 8, 2024 1:30pm - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm)
Sunday, March 10, 2024 9:00am - 2:00pm (Hebrew School 10:00am - 11:30am & Miller Course 11:45am - 12:45pm)
(Subject to change. Please call for appointments)
Presidents' Day
Monday, February 19
Adult Torah Study Class
Next Session: Monday, February 129 at 7:30 pm PT
Zoom Links sent in separate email Monday morning. Please reply if you do not receive them.
Parashat Tetzaveh 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת תְּצַוֶּה
24 February 2024 / 15 Adar I 5784
Parashat Tetzaveh is the 20th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading.
Torah Portion: Exodus 27:20-30:10
Tetzaveh (“You Shall Command”) opens as God instructs Moses to appoint Aaron and his sons as priests. God details how to make the priestly clothing, how to sanctify the priests and offer sacrifices during the seven days of inauguration in the Mishkan (Tabernacle), and how to build the golden altar. [1]
Triennial year 2
1: 28:31-35 · 5 p’sukim ·
2: 28:36-38 · 3 p’sukim ·
3: 28:39-43 · 5 p’sukim ·
4: 29:1-4 · 4 p’sukim ·
5: 29:5-9 · 5 p’sukim ·
6: 29:10-14 · 5 p’sukim ·
7: 29:15-18 · 4 p’sukim ·
maf: 29:15-18 · 4 p’sukim ·
Haftarah: Ezekiel 43:10-27 · 18 p’sukim
Commentary and Divrei Torah
Hertz Chumash: pp. 342 – 346 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 339 – 349)
Artscroll Chumash: pp. 470 – 476 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 464 – 483)
Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 508 – 513 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 503 – 518)
Judaic Studies
Next session: Thursday, February 22, 2024 @ 7:30pm
We will be reading the Torah portion Kedoshim, Leviticus/VaYikra chapters 19-20, together with three commentaries: one is from an Orthodox source, one from a Conservative source, and one from a Reform source. Read ahead if you like! But it’s not required.
Here is an internet link to the Biblical text of Kedoshim on Sefaria: https://www.sefaria.org/Leviticus.19.1-20.27?lang=bi&aliyot=1
Also a PDF file of the text of Kedoshim in Hebrew and English is attached.
We will also be reading three commentaries, one from the Union of Orthodox Rabbis, one from the Conservative Jewish Theological Seminary, and one from the Reform movement. (Note: Judy has changed which Conservative commentary we’re reading, because the most recent one was from a Shabbat that was Rosh Hodesh and the commentary was mostly about that; instead she went back a couple of years to one by Conservative Rabbi Daniel Nevins). PDF files of all three of these commentaries are attached.
Please join us! It should be interesting.
Purim Katan 2024 / פּוּרִים קָטָן 5784
Minor Purim celebration during Adar I on leap years 🎭️
Purim Katan for Hebrew Year 5784 begins at sundown on Thursday, 22 February 2024 and ends at nightfall on Friday, 23 February 2024.
Minor Purim celebration during Adar I on leap years.
Shabbat Times for Ontario, California, USA
🕯️ Candle lighting / הדלקת נרות Friday, February 23⋅5:23pm
✨ Havdalah (50 min) / הבדלה - 50 דקות Saturday, February 24⋅6:24pm
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Upcoming Services
Shabbat Ma'ariv Service Friday, February 23, 2024 @ 7:30 pm
Shabbat Shachrit Service Saturday, February 24, 2024 @ 9:30 am
Zoom Links sent in 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
Purim Katan 2024 / פּוּרִים קָטָן 5784
Minor Purim celebration during Adar I on leap years 🎭️
Purim Katan for Hebrew Year 5784 begins at sundown on Thursday, 22 February 2024 and ends at nightfall on Friday, 23 February 2024.
Minor Purim celebration during Adar I on leap years.
Shabbat Times for Ontario, California, USA
🕯️ Candle lighting / הדלקת נרות Friday, February 23⋅5:23pm
✨ Havdalah (50 min) / הבדלה - 50 דקות Saturday, February 24⋅6:20pm
Powered by Hebcal Shabbat Times
Upcoming Services
Shabbat Ma'ariv Service Friday, February 23, 2024 @ 7:30 pm
Shabbat Shachrit Service Saturday, February 24, 2024 @ 9:30 am
Zoom Links sent in 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 Tetzaveh 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת תְּצַוֶּה
24 February 2024 / 15 Adar I 5784
Parashat Tetzaveh is the 20th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading.
Torah Portion: Exodus 27:20-30:10
Triennial year 2
1: 28:31-35 · 5 p’sukim ·
2: 28:36-38 · 3 p’sukim ·
3: 28:39-43 · 5 p’sukim ·
4: 29:1-4 · 4 p’sukim ·
5: 29:5-9 · 5 p’sukim ·
6: 29:10-14 · 5 p’sukim ·
7: 29:15-18 · 4 p’sukim ·
Haftarah: Ezekiel 43:10-27 · 18 p’sukim
Commentary and Divrei Torah
Hertz Chumash: pp. 342 – 346 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 339 – 349)
Hebrew School at Temple Sholom of Ontario
Sunday, February 25, 2024 Hebrew School 10:00am - 12:00pm
Zoom Links sent out Saturday Evening after sundown
Our Hebrew Class consists of two sessions:
10:00am - 10:40pm Learning Hebrew
10:50am - 11:30am Studying Torah and other related topics
Next Miller Course
Sunday, 25 February 2024, 11:45am - 12:45pm
Module 5: Shabbat
Shabbat Across America and Canada
Friday night, March 1, 2024
Turn an ordinary Friday night into something extraordinary with Shabbat Across America and Canada!
Mark your calendar for Friday night, March 1st! Join hundreds of synagogues across the continent taking part in a renowned Jewish event to celebrate what unifies all Jews — Shabbat! Everyone is invited, so no matter your age, or if you are a single, couple or family, large or small - we want you right there with us!
Following the events of October 7th in Israel, the world’s Jews need to unite now more than ever! Many reports have shown that following the attacks, there has been a reawakened sense of Jewish pride and willingness to participate in Jewish rituals and experiences. This year, we have a historic opportunity to bring people back into our synagogues and Jewish centers like never before, for Shabbat Across America and Canada, the original Shabbat unity event.
That’s the magic of Shabbat Across America and Canada, now in its 28th year. By participating in this continent-wide event, you will enable those in your community to share the Shabbat experience with thousands of North American Jews.
Don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity to strengthen the Jewish identity and pride of those in your community by inviting them to join your extended family and celebrate Shabbat at Shabbat Across America and Canada on Friday night, March 1, 2024. NJOP will be happy to share many Shabbat resources to enhance your program.
TEMPLE SHOLOM OF ONTARIO MAGIC SHOW
FUNDRAISER SUNDAY, MARCH 10TH, 2024
963 West 6th Street, Ontario, CA 91762
(Mail Checks & Form To: Temple Sholom of Ontario, P.O. Box 1487, Ontario, CA 91762)
PAUL CASH FROM MAGIC CASTLE
MAGIC SHOW 1:00 P.M. – 2:00 P.M. ADULTS: $20.00 CHILDREN: $15.00
There will be an Ice Cream Sundae social after the show
Please make your checks payable to Temple Sholom of Ontario
RSVP APPRECIATED: chrisepstein@ca.rr.com or text 951-265-8853
Please Fill out the form below and either mail payment or drop in the Blue box at TSO inside by the office door Bring your family and friends and join us for a fun afternoon.
ESPECTÁCULO DE MAGIA DEL TEMPLO SHALOM DE ONTARIO
DOMINGO 10 DE MARZO DE 2024
963 West 6th Street, Ontario, CA 91762
(Envíe los cheques y el formulario por correo a: Temple Sholom of Ontario, P.O. Box 1487, Ontario, CA 91762)
PAUL CASH DEL CASTILLO MÁGICO
ESPECTÁCULO DE MAGIA 1:00 PM. - 2:00 PM. ADULTOS: $20.00 NIÑOS: $15.00
Habrá un evento social con Ice Cream Sundae después del espectáculo. Haga sus cheques a nombre de Temple Sholom of Ontario. Se agradece confirmar su asistencia: chrisepstein@ca.rr.com o envíe un mensaje de texto al 951-265-8853
Complete el formulario a continuación y realice el pago por correo o envíelo al Caja azul en TSO dentro junto a la puerta de la oficina Traiga a su familia y amigos y únase a nosotros para pasar una tarde divertida.
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