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Schedule for the Weekend

Erev Shabbat, October 21 (Tishrei 26)
6:45am Shacharit
8:15am Shacharit
5:54pm Candle Lighting
5:55pm Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat/Maariv

Shabbat, October 22: Shabbat Mevarchim, Bereshit (Tishrei 27)
8:00am 8AM Minyan
8:30am Sephardic Minyan
9:00am Main Minyan
10:01am Latest Shema
10:00am Youth Groups
10:30am Tot Shabbat
5:30pm Mincha
6:00pm Seudah Shlishit
6:45pm Maariv
6:52pm Havdalah

Sunday, October 23 (Tishrei 28)
7:00am Shacharit
8:00am Shacharit
5:45pm 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 Rabbi Yehonasan Gefen entitled ‘The First Rashi’ in which he explains why the Torah begins the way that it does.

[...] Rashi opens his monumental commentary on the Torah, quoting Rebbe Yitzchak, who tells us that the Torah should have begun with the first mitzvah of sanctifying the new moon, and it only opened with the story of Creation and the subsequent events in order to teach us that the Jewish people have a God-given right to the land of Israel. The commentators ask why this point is so significant to the extent that the order of the Torah is drastically changed because of it.

The Levush Haorah answers that if it is true that the Jewish people stole the land of Eretz Yisrael then the whole Torah is undermined because in the Torah there are mitzvot prohibiting stealing and of encroaching on the property of another person (hasagat gevul). Accordingly, the nations of the world will say that the Jews who claim to follow the Torah do not keep to its commands because they stole the land from the Seven Canaanite nations. And if the Jewish people will answer that God allowed them to steal it from the nations, then that is even more problematic as it demonstrates that even God Himself, does not, so to speak, observe His own commandments such as 'do to not steal' and hasagat gevul. This would cause a great Chillul Hashem (desecration of God's name) and undermine the whole message of the Torah.

Rebbe Yitzchak explains that the Torah addresses this argument, saying that there is no thievery here at all as God created the whole world and He determines who owns which land; It was His will that the nations have it at first, and it was His decision to take it from them and give it to the Jewish people.

The Levush Haorah teaches us a fundamental lesson with this explanation; Chillul HaShem is so serious that it is necessary to alter the nature of the Torah in order to avoid this possibility. This is because the whole purpose of Creation is Kiddush HaShem, the sanctification of God's name, the antithesis of Chillul HaShem. [...T]he Torah immediately assert[s] the God-given right of the Jewish people to own Eretz Yisrael. Thus the Torah begins with a vital message for all of us - just like God is extremely careful to be seen to be consistent with His Torah, so too we must be careful that our actions also be consistent with the mitzvot of the Torah.

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

SOI is looking for volunteers for the Busy in Brooklyn event, October 30th. 
This will be for setup, serving, clean up, check in, and serving drinks. Looking for 15 volunteers if possible.
(This will not include free admission)
Please contact Donna Moskowitz at  donnamoskowitz1@gmail.com

What Do You Love To Do?
Congregation Sons of Israel thrives on the efforts put forth by our volunteers.  We would love to connect you with committees that can use your help in ways that utilize your unique skills, talents, and interests.   Click here  to let us know what you love to do so you can get involved!

Mazel tov to Estelle Lerner on the birth of a grandson

and to Joey Lerner on the birth of a nephew.

Thank you to  Baila Silverman, Tamar Wiener, Liana Weinberg, Daniel Malamud, Heshy Chaitoff, Sylvia Levine, Sandy Crass, Ora Davies and Anna Schwartz for helping with kiddush last week.
We are so grateful to the many volunteers who contributed to the wonderful experiences that we had together over the chagim.  A full list of these important helpers will be sent out separately.

Thank you to the following people who gave of their time to help provide security.

Shabbos:  Debbie Fineberg, Avi Rynderman, Jeff Liss, Donna Moskowitz, George from OPS and Sam Tilonsky

Shemini Atzeret: Bill Jungreis, Debbie Fineberg, Ken Panitch, Debbie Pester, Harvey Chaitoff, Jeff Liss, Adam Shulman, Shari Solomon, Daniel Eisenstein, Avi Rynderman, Bail Silverman and Sam Tilonsky

Simchat Torah: Bill Jungreis, Debbie Fineberg, Ken Panitch, Debbie Pester, Harvey Chaitoff, Steve Koloski, Robbie Friedner, Donna Moskowitz, Shari Solomon, Jack Fuchs, Seth Cohen, Lynn Jungreis and Sam Tilonsky

A very special thank you to those individuals who stepped up to fill the open security slots  on Simchat Torah.  Your dedication to keeping us safe is phenomenal.

Mike Update:  Mike saw his doctor today; staples are out; everything is going in the right direction; keep doing PT.  Everyone, thanks for caring.

Alarms on the Succah and Sanctuary Emergency Exit doors are activated again.  Please do not open the doors unless it is an emergency.

Condolences to Moshe Moskowitz on the passing of his beloved mother,

Gittel Moskowitz
Shiva is being held at the Moskowitz home, 30 Coach Lane

Shiva Minyan Schedule:
Mincha/Maariv at 5:50pm on Thursday
Shacharit at 7:00am Friday and Monday; 7:30am Sunday
The family requests no visitors after 9:30pm, after 3pm on Friday

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Condolences to Elly Edenbaum (Steve) the passing of her
beloved brother, Arthur Rubenstein.
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Condolences to Ari (Shayni) Weinstein (Chazzan & Pnina Horowitz's Son-in-Law) on the passing of his beloved father earlier this week in South Africa.

We are pleased to inform the congregation that much of the work on the front of the building has been completed which allows for more consistent access through the front doors.  As you arrive at the front of the building you can see the beautiful new face of the building, smooth new concrete, and the awning being assembled.  The front of the building may be used to enter the building. The fob and doorbell system have been restored as well.  Should you be unable to enter the building for weekday davening, please knock on the sanctuary door at the back of the building.  If you need to access the building during office hours, please call the office at (856) 667-9700.  Thank you for your patience as we beautify our campus!
SOI Co-Presidents

New Fiscal Year - Locker Rental Renewals - New Rentals Available

Mr. Finkelstein L'Chaim Bottle Club

The Bottle Club is seeking to replenish its cart for the upcoming year.  Please consider donating a bottle of your favorite alcoholic beverage or making a donation at  www.soicherryhill.org/sponsor  to sponsor a bottle to be served at kiddush.  Contact Donna Moskowitz for more information at  donnamoskowitz1@gmail.com.

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
Yisroel Chanan ben Riva Alta
Chaim Leib HaLevi ben Batya Gittel

 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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