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Announcements & Upcoming Events

Schedule for the Weekend

Erev Shabbat, July 22 (Tammuz 23)
6:45am Shacharit
6:52pm Plag HaMincha (Earliest Candle Lighting)
7:00pm Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat/Maariv
8:05pm Candle Lighting

Shabbat, July 23: Shabbat Mevarchim, Pinchas (Tammuz 24)
8:00am 8AM Minyan
8:30am Sephardic Minyan
9:00am Main Minyan
9:28am Latest Shema
10:00am Youth Groups K-2
10:30am Tot Shabbat
10:30am Shabbat Mishna with Eric Klein 5th-8th Graders
11:00am Kiddush in honor of Heshy Chaitoff's new position as Co-president
6:30pm Gemara Shiur
7:50pm Mincha
8:15pm Rabbi's Parsha Shiur
8:55pm Maariv
9:10pm Havdalah

Sunday, July 24 (Tammuz 25)
7:00am Shacharit
8:00am Shacharit
8:00pm Mincha/Maariv

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 ‘A Leader Must Always Lead’, which talks about being setting an example even when its difficult.
 
When Moses was told by God that he wouldn't be able to lead the Jewish people into the land of Israel, his knee-jerk response was not focused on his own fate, but rather to make sure that the Jews would still have someone in his absence who would continue to lead them. This is why Moses was one of the greatest leaders ever.

The ability to focus on other people's needs when the "going gets tough" and not on your own wants and desires is the true definition of leadership. Being a leader is not about the recognition or accolades you might receive, but rather it's the constant focus on the specific needs that are most important to those who are following you. Therefore, if for one reason or another you're no longer able to lead them, you will automatically put their fears and concerns as your primary focus.

[...] The powerful message Moses taught us all is to fight the urge to initially take a demotion or firing personally. There will certainly be time to think about the impact of how this decision affects you. But right now your concern must be about those who trusted you. Make no mistake; it certainly takes a lot of class to have your focus be on others when your ego, self-esteem, and your self-worth are seemingly all on the line. But it's precisely this knee-jerk response which separates a good leader from a great one.

Have a Shabbat Shalom,
Rabbi Davies
Rabbi@SOICherryHill.org

We are excited to be partnering with Mizrachi World Movement to provide their publication of HaMizrachi Parasha Weekly.

Contact Information for Co-Presidents
Ilana Weiss: president@soicherryhill.org
Rabbi Heshy Chaitoff: copresident@soicherryhill.org

We are excited to inform you that the construction to the front entrance of the building has begun!

Since the front entrance will be inaccessible during the construction, please see below on how to get into the building:

Shabbat Minyanim:
Please enter through the back sukkah doors.  Just as we usually have security volunteers by the front door, there will be a volunteer by these doors as well. Parents, please keep your children away from the construction area.

Daily Minyanim:
Please come as timely as you can.  The side doors from the main sanctuary will be open for some time to let everyone in with a point person guarding and overseeing the area.  The door will be closed when davening begins.  Those who are running late may text the point-person, Ken Panitch at 856-906-2545 and he will let you in when you arrive.

Office Visitation
Entering the building outside of minyan times will be through the back sukkah doors. We encourage you to communicate with Jean via email and phone as much as possible during this time.  We understand that for some, email is not an efficient option and some issues are easier to deal with in person visitation.  Please email or call Jean to make an appointment prior to coming to the office.  When you arrive, please call her so she knows to let you inside.  

Phone: 856-667-9700
E-mail: officeadmin@soicherryhill.org

Thank you for your patience while we beautify our campus.

Rabbi Heshy Chaitoff  Ilana Weiss 
SOI Co-Presidents

COVID UPDATES FOR THIS SHABBAT
Due to the increased number of cases nationwide and specifically in our community,  mask wearing is highly recommended inside but not mandatory. Vaccination, including booster immunizations, are highly recommended. 
 
Masks are optional for all minyanim and programs.

Out of concern for fellow shul attendees, if you are feeling sick, we ask that you please refrain from attending.
Thank you for your cooperation. 

Mazel Tov to Achim and Gerrie Rudoler on the birth of a great-granddaughter, Dror Rochelle,  last week in Israel! The proud parents are Zvi and Vered Sandler.

Thank you to Vicki Miltz, Sophia Miltz, Sabrina Spector, Sylvia Levine, Donna Moskowit and Anna Schwartz for help with kiddush last week
Thank you to Karine Koloski & Devorah Shpektor for help with kiddush two weeks ago as their names were accidentally left off the list. 
Thank you to Shayna & Oriel Weinberg for sponsoring kiddush last week.
Thank you to Rafi Littwin and Ari Morgenstern for giving the Divrei Torah between Mincha and Maariv while the rabbi was away.

A great big thank you to Bill Jungreis (front doors), Debbie Pester (main minyan), Harvey Chaitoff (cameras), Adam Shulman (cameras), Seth Cohen (cameras), Steve Koloski (cameras), Chemmie Sokolic (cameras), Mike from OPS and Sam Tilonsky.

IMPORTANT REMINDER

All emergency doors are locked and alarmed at ALL times.  Please don’t open them unless it is truly an emergency.  Children of all ages should be told to stay away from the doors.  Thanks for your cooperation.

SAFETY FIRST, FOREMOST AND ALWAYS

New Fiscal Year - Locker Rental Renewals - New Rentals Available

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Gavriel Yehuda ben Chaya Sarah 
David Partnow - David Avram ben Tilla Razel 
Robert Shapiro - Doniel-Avraham ben Hannah
Aaron Moshe ben Ruth
Yosef Simcha Chaim Ben Sarah Chana
Gaela bas Pinina
Jackie Nussbaum - Eta Ruchmam bas Chaya Golda
Chayim Gedalya haLevi ben Henya
Marcia Heine

 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

​​​​There are many ways to support our Shul:

(check out our website for more oportunities)

Yartzeit Plaque ($400)

Shabbat Security ($180)

Siddur for the sanctuary ($50)

Chumash for the sanctuary ($75)

Newslink ($36)

Welcome Basket ($18)

Bottle Club ($36)

Kiddush (starting at $180)

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Congregation Sons of Israel
720 Cooper Landing Road
Cherry Hill, NJ 08002