Women's Shiur: Saturday, August 6 No Shiur Erev Tisha B'Av
Semichas Chaver Program with Rabbi Davies: Wednesday, August 10 after Mincha/Ma'ariv
Chodesh Elul Book Club: Reading Immunity to Change by Robert Kegan and Lisa Laskow Lahey. Four week series. First Session: Monday, August 29th 8:30pm, in SOI Kiddush Room.
Mezuzah and Tefillin Checking with Rabbi Long: Monday, August 29 - Friday, September 2. To schedule an appointment contact Chanan Avraham (Shawn) Baratz: Call/Text 856-870-3333 or Email shawnbaratzsoi@gmail.com
Shabbat, August 6: Erev Tisha B'Av, Shabbat Hazon, Devarim (Av 9) 8:00am 8AM Minyan 8:30am Sephardic Minyan 9:00am Main Minyan 9:34am Latest Shema 10:00am Youth Groups 10:30am Tot Shabbat 10:30am Shabbat Morning Mishna 11:00am Light Kiddush No Gemara Shiur this week 6:10pm Mincha No Parsha Shiur this week 8:08pm Fast begins 8:53pm Shabbat Ends 9:10pm Maariv and Eichah
Sunday, August 7: Tisha B'Av (Av 10) 8:00am Shacharit and Selected Kinot 1:06pm Chatzot (Halachic Midday) 1:45pm Early Mincha 6:45pm Kumsitz (Song and Inspiration) 7:35pm Mincha/Maariv 8:52pm Fast ends 8:52pm Havdalah
Monday, August 8 (Av 11) 6:45am Shacharit 7:45pm 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 Shoshanna Dresner entitled ‘Hatred Fuels Hatred, Love Fuels Love’, which gives some great advice on how to enhance positive relationships with others. Moses is speaking to the people before his death, reviewing the events and experiences that they had encountered during their years in the desert. "...and you said, because the Almighty hated us he took us out of Egypt..." (Deut 1:27).
God hated them? How could this be?! Rashi comments, that really God loved the people, but because they felt hatred towards Him they mistakenly felt that He hated them! Rashi says, "What you feel about someone else, you assume he feels about you" (Sifsai Chachamim). God did not hate His people at all, the people had projected their own feelings, and assumed very wrongly!
This is a fascinating insight into human psychology. If we feel negatively towards others, we assume that that’s how they must be feeling about us. This can result in feud based on nothing more than our own thoughts. On the flipside, this means that if you feel love and compassion towards others, you will also assume that others feel positively about you.
Taking this a step further... Our thoughts dictate our actions, and our actions towards others influence how they will act towards us. For example, if we feel positively towards someone (thought), then we may smile, and show them that we care about them (action). This will increase their positive feelings towards us, which in turn will motivate them to respond with kind actions (influenced response).
This message is a powerful one at any time of year, but especially as we head into the Shabbat of Tisha B'Av. Let's think about how we, individually and collectively, can find small ways to increase our connections with the people around us. Perhaps this is the Ahavat Chinam (baseless love) that we need to finally merit the ultimate redemption.
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.
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.
Welcome to Dovi & Malkie Friedman who moved to Cherry Hill along with their daughter this week.
Thank you to Alisa Fox, Amalia Fox, Yakira Fox, Hannah Kaufman, Josh Kaufman, Dan Malamud, and Sarah Zanger for setting up kiddush last week and to Bob Moskowitz for preparing the cholent.
Thank you to Bill Jungreis (front doors and early minyan), Debbie Fineberg (front doors and main minyan), Debbie Pester (cameras), Jeff Liss (cameras), Harvey Chaitoff (cameras), Michael Morgenstern (cameras), Ken Panitch (main minyan), Avi Sadiky (main minyan), Mike from OPS and Sam Tilonsky.
For those who always, most of the time or occasionally volunteer - THANK YOU!
For those of you who have sporadically or never volunteer - please spend 30 minutes of your Shabbos to help keep our shul and community safe. Let’s see if we can get enough people to make volunteering once a month.
Let’s spread the burden of security among us. 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
Condolences to Lawrence and Joyce Hougah on the passing of their son, Jevne Barak Hougah Lawrence and family will be sitting Shiva at his home 409 Hialeah Drive Today (Thursday) - Tuesday Shiva visiting hours are between 12-6pm Lawrence will be attending the regular Minyanim at Son of Israel
Florence Axelrod – Fruma bas Sarah 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 Joan Solomon Weinberg - Yehudit Sarah bat Esther
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
Recently, a local medical student contacted our congregation with an opportunity to participate in a short survey looking at religion and spirituality in medical care and we are pleased to be a source of support. You will find a description of her project and information on how to participate at this link: Link: https://rowan.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_abIW62WUtVm0Isu
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