COVID UPDATES FOR THIS SHABBAT Reminder: Masks are required in the building for Shabbat for everyone at ALL minyanim.
The Covid Task Force will be meeting this coming week to discuss recent developments in our community/state related to Covid protocols.
Out of concern for fellow Shul attendees, if you are feeling sick we ask that you please refrain from attending. Thank you. Rabbi Michael Davies, Donna Moskowitz, and the Covid Task Force
Backyard Bonfire Smores and Shmooze: Join your friends for a bonfire and smores with Rabbi Davies in the Provdas Backyard. Open to all 6th-8th Graders - Saturday, February 26 8:00pm-9:30pm
Erev Shabbat, February 11 (Adar I 10) 6:45am Shacharit 5:13pm Candle Lighting 5:15pm Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat/Maariv 8:30pm B'nai Akiva Leadership Oneg
Shabbat, February 12: Tetzaveh (Adar I 11) 8:00am 8AM Minyan 8:30am Sephardic Minyan 9:00am Main Minyan 9:36am Latest Shema 10:00am Groups K-2nd Jr. Congregation 3rd-5th 10:30am Tot Shabbat 11:30am Kiddush in honor of Aliza & Heshy's 10th Anniversary 2:00pm B'nai Akiva Leadership Event 5:00pm Mincha 5:25pm Rabbi's Parsha Shiur 6:00pm Maariv 6:14pm Havdalah 7:30pm B'nai Akiva Leadership Event Bowling
Sunday, February 13 (Adar I 12) 7:00am Shacharit 8:00am Shacharit 10:30am Middle East Institute Main Event - Ambassador David Friedman 5:20pm Mincha/Maariv 8:00pm Advanced Gemara Shiur
Thank you to those who have taken on the learning of Mishnayot in memory of Hillel Yochanan ben HaRav Yaakov, Hillel Pester. The date of the Shloshim is this coming Tuesday, February 15 - 14 Adar I. The community is invited to join the Siyum at Congregation Sons of Israel on Tuesday following Mincha/Maariv at 5:20pm, which will be followed by light refreshments in the lobby. Yehi Zichro Baruch - May his memory be a blessing.
I am very excited for the opportunity to share words of Torah with you. Each week, in this spot, I look to share an idea I've found that speaks to me and that I think will resonate with you as well. This week, I share an excerpt from an article by Adam Lieberman entitled 'If You've Got It -- Use It', which speaks about the importance of using our unique natural talents.
God wanted those individuals whom He "invested with ... wisdom" (Shemot 28:3) to be the ones in charge of making the High Priest's clothing. What does it mean that God invested wisdom? It means exactly what is meant by any other investment - a return on the investment isn't merely hoped for, but expected. God makes an investment in each and every one of us when He gives each of us a unique and special talent. Would you put all your money into a bank whose policy was never to pay any interest on the accounts? Of course not.
Universally, every person born to caring parents has heard that he is "unique in your own way." As children, we embrace this truism and tap into our special talents in one way or another. Whether we have a passion and excitement for mathematics, music, art, writing, or cooking - as youngsters we're clearly aware of the things that come easy to us and that bring us joy. In fact, we often wonder why everyone else has such a hard time with what comes so naturally to us. This is called God-given talent that was a pure gift from your Creator.
But then one of the saddest things happen as a person gets older - he stops using or fails to channel this talent. Instead, he squashes it and convinces himself that the invested talent isn't really that big of a deal. [...]
We're all designed for greatness. And the one-way ticket to accomplish greaness is to use the talent you were given at birth to make the world a better place. God expects a return on His investment. And when you use what you've been given, you're immediately beginning to pay interest on the investment. And then watch how much more you get entrusted with. Have a Shabbat Shalom, Rabbi Davies Rabbi@SOICherryHill.org
We are excited to be partnering with Mizrachi World Movement to provide their new publication of HaMizrachi Parasha Weekly.
"Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference." Winston Churchill
Being part of a team, attitude and cooperation are essential. Growing up, my family was always on teams…swimming, basketball, wrestling, hockey. We participated in Girl Scouts, drama club and were in the band. I also ran with an ambulance squad - Now that is team work. My parents felt it was very important to learn to work together with other people and to be cooperative and work towards a singular goal. They encouraged us to join teams even though they were inconvenienced by shlepping us all over the place for several years. My parents felt it was important to teach by example, so they were coaches, Girl Scout leaders, PTA presidents. They were involved in our lives in a very positive way.
When a coach gives a team a pep talk prior to the game and at half time, it is to build their confidence and give their team a positive outlook, enabling them to go out on the field and be the best they can be together as a cohesive group. Positive attitudes, in conjunction with adrenalin, have helped in sports and in emergency situations whereby a mom is capable of lifting a car off of her child when he/she was trapped. With a positive attitude you are capable of so much.
The attitude of the numerous volunteers at SOI has been so positive and uplifting during my term as President. When I leave our Executive Committee Meetings, it is on an upswing. No matter what we have to deal with, it is with positivity, humor and team work. Our Mishloach Manot Committee of five (because husbands are also involved) is doing the job of twenty people and always with a smile and positivity. Sam Tilonsky, with the Security Committee and the Security Greeters keep us safe each Shabbat with the attitude to protect. Our GALA Committee has so much enthusiasm, it is contagious. The Youth volunteers seem tireless and so full of great ideas and creative activities along with our Programming team. Through everything, kindness abounds.
I pray that this positivity continues. Before burn out rushes in, we need more people to step up. Most organizations are run by the same five volunteers doing the work of twenty. Our shul is run by volunteers putting in countless hours, time, and energies. I am so grateful to be president because I have met such amazing people that I would never have met otherwise. I am grateful for the countless number of volunteers doing everything from Advertising to Welcoming new families (I couldn’t think of a “z”).
SOI needs you. There is something out there of interest for everyone, if not we can create something new. On our web page, all of the committees are listed along with committee chairs and emails. If you don’t know where you fit in, lets talk and figure it out. We can meet for coffee, zoom, or chit chat over the phone. As we say in Girl Scouts, “Make new friends, but keep the old. One is silver and the other is gold”. Volunteer, make new friends and be a part of something bigger than yourself…..join TEAM SOI.
Enjoy the Super Bowl and their amazing attitudes that got them to this point.
1971 Super Bowl winner Baltimore Colts Score: Won 16–13 vs. Dallas Cowboys MVP: Chuck Howley (LB - Dallas Cowboys) The game was played on January 17, 1971, at the Orange Bowl in Miami, Florida, the first Super Bowl game played on artificial turf, on first-generation Poly-Turf. The game was the first Super Bowl played after the completion of the AFL –NFL merger.
WAYS TO HELP SOI PAINLESSLY
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Shoprite Scrip Now Available SOI Office Monday-Friday 10-2 Yaeli Sokolic at ycsgraphix@gmail.com Flo Shulman at florence.shulman@gmail.com
Mazel Tov to Gila Davis and Mordechai Krumbein on their engagement.
Mazel Tov to Aliza Sadiky completing the Miami Marathon for Chai Lifeline.
Mazel Tov to Joachim Rudolor, Israel Advocacy Award, and Rebecca Raush, Young Adult Israel Advocacy Award, on being honored at the Middle East Institute Event on February 13.
Thank you to Dore Provda for being our bartender at the Cocktail Kiddush.
Thank you to last week's kitchen crew, Dan Malamud, Helene Raush, Judy Herzberg, Gail Belfer and Yair Klein.
A hearty thank you to Bill Jungreis, Debbie Fineberg, Jeff Liss, Chemmie Sokolic, Oriel Weinberg, Mike from OPS and Sam Tilonsky for providing security this past Shabbos.
Volunteer for a 30 minute shift helping to protect our congregation. Contact Sam Tilonsky at drsamod@gmail.com to volunteer or more information.
Condolences to Lorraine Reiser on the passing of her beloved daughter, Nancy Neiman, Golda Lieba. The funeral will take place: Friday, February 11 at 10:00 am Platt Memorial Chapels 2001 Haddonfield-Berlin Rd, Cherry Hill, NJ 08003 Shiva Visiting at the home of Gerald & Lorraine Reiser 2108 Chapel Avenue West Motza'ei Shabbat 7pm-9pm Sunday 10am-12pm, 2pm-4pm, 7pm-9pm Monday-Wednesday 9am-11am, 2pm-4pm, 7pm-9pm
We regret to inform you of the passing of Nancy Zimmerspitz, wife of the late William Zimmerspitz.
SOI Members Get Great Benefits We are so excited about the many families who have recently joined Sons of Israel. As a member in good standing, you are entitled to a fob which would give you access to the building for minyanim. Please reach out to Heshy Chaitoff for more information at heshychaitoff@gmail.com
Florence Axelrod – Fruma bas Sarah Estelle Lerner- Esther Ethel bas Rochel Andy Rauer – Avigayal bas Peshe Ella Sheryl Malamud Amy Goldwasser Gavriel Yehuda ben Chaya Sarah Eytan Raphael Shraga ben Dina Sarah David Partnow - David Avram ben Tilla Razel Robert Shapiro - Doniel-Avraham ben Hannah Aaron Moshe ben Ruth Refael Shimon ben Chanina Yosef Simcha Chaim Ben Sarah Chana Gaela bas Pinina
Refuah Sheleima to Rabbi Rothman who is recovering from recent surgery at his daughter's. You can contact him to wish him well ateyk1savta1@gmail.com. He sends his thanks and appreciation to everyone who contributed to the beautiful fruit basket he received.
Since the tehillim group is not meeting again until after COVID, following is a link to the prayers for good health and healing that you can recite for our ailing members
JFCS to host “Disability Financial Planning” workshop on March 9 Parents of a child who has a physical, intellectual, or developmental disability often find themselves unprepared to face the challenges that have been thrust upon them. In some cases, families are aware of a prenatal diagnosis and are able to give thought to their child’s needs in advance. Other disabilities, such as autism, are invisible, and a diagnosis presents itself months if not years after birth. In either scenario, many families don’t know where to begin when it comes to financial planning for a child with disabilities. On Wednesday, March 9 at 7:00pm, the JFCS Disability Services Committee will hold a free Disability Financial Planning workshop via Zoom. Special guest speaker Michael Byrne of Lighthouse Planning Consultants will address qualifying for and maintaining government benefits; securing your child’s future after you are gone; making sure the money you have left your child will last throughout their lifetime; wills and special needs trusts; guardianship, power of attorney, selecting an attorney, and letters of intent. This workshop is free and open to the community. To register visit https://jfcssnj.org/continuum
- All vaccinated and unvaccinated adults and children must wear masks properly indoors at all times on Shabbat (except while eating at Kiddush). - Everyone on the bima must wear a mask except for vaccinated baalei tfillah and baalei kriya in the main minyan. - It is recommended that high risk individuals remain masked indoors at all times for their protection - Masks and social distancing are required at all times in the 8AM Shabbat Minyan We will continue to seek guidance from the CDC, the NJ Department of Health, and the rabbinic and medical leadership of the OU to help keep our synagogue safe and we expect that our policies and recommendations may change as the pandemic continues to unfold. Thank you all for helping to keep our synagogue and our community safe.
Now that we’re already into 2022, it is time to get moving toward that 50 mile goal! Start the new year off right by adding some exercise to your week. Yes it's cold out, so bundle up and embrace the crisp air ~ you won't regret it and your body will thank you for it! Here are log sheets to record your progress. Feel free to print and stick on your fridge. If you have any questions, email Hildy at hberlin610@gmail.com
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