Kiddush is sponsored in honor of Charlie Kivolowitz, Yoni Berliant, Jeffrey Weiss, Ron Zanger, Daniel Drabkin, Robert Moskowitz, Justin Kaufman, Jay Schmulowitz, Ken Panitch, Nate Wiener, Dovi Meles, Jonathan Delman, Eric Klein, Avi Sadiky, and William Heine who completed the Summer Semichas Chaver Program with Rabbi Davies. Kol Hakavod!
Seudah Shlishit this week is sponsored in loving memory of Bruce Goldhagen and his dedication to Seudah Shlishit from his friends at SOI. We will have the opportunity to hear words of Torah in memory of Bruce given by Rabbi Ephraim Epstein.
Unveiling for Hillel Pester, beloved husband of Debbie Pester: Sunday, November 6 at 10:30 am at Crescent Memorial Park Cemetery - 7349 Westfield Ave, Pennsauken, NJ 08110.
In Depth Talmud with Jeff Schwartz: Sunday evenings at 8pm in the SOI Chapel Contact Jeff Schwartz for more information jeffsq@yahoo.com
A Deep Look at Sefer Bereishit is back! Join Rabbi Davies as we continue to mine the depths of meaning from the beginning of the first book of the Torah. We will start with a 4-part series entitled Echoes of Eden which will begin November 7 at 8pm. We will have both in-person (SOI Kiddush Room) and Zoom options for the class.
Semichas Chaver Program with Rabbi Davies: Next Chaburah session is on Wednesday, November 9, at 8:00pm. If you are interested in joining for the new Zman/Semester please contact rabbi@soicherryhill.org.
SOI Hospitality Shabbat: Parshat Vayera, November 11-12. All are invited to attend a Friday night Oneg at the Davies home at 8:00 pm and musical havdallah for children on Saturday night at 6:00 pm. Hosts and guests who have signed up for Shabbat lunch will be contacted soon about arrangements. Medical Lecture:Prevention - The Best Medicine: at SOI on Wednesday, November 16 7:30pm-9:30pm. Free Admission & Light Refreshments. For further information call Janet Miller 856-667-0860
Bowling Night for Adults: Saturday, November 19 8:00-10:00pm at The Big Event, 1536 Kings Highway. $15 includes shoes and two hours of bowling. Register here .
Shabbat, November 5: Lech Lecha (Cheshvan 11) 8:00am 8AM Minyan 8:30am Sephardic Minyan 9:00am Main Minyan 10:00am Youth Groups 10:08am Latest Shema 10:30am Donuts and Discussion 10:30am Tot Shabbat 11:30am Kiddush IHO Semichas Chaver Program Participants 5:15pm Mincha 5:45pm Seudah Shlishit with Rabbi Epstein IMO Bruce Goldhagen 6:30pm Maariv 6:36pm Havdalah
Sunday, November 6 (Cheshvan 12) 7:00am Shacharit 8:00am Shacharit 4:30pm Mincha/Maariv 8:00pm In Depth Gemara Shiur
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 ‘Bless You!’ in which she enhances the meaning of our greetings to one another and our ability to share blessing with those around us. We often leave blessing people to those of a particular stature. Perhaps a great rabbi, a Cohen (priest) or a bride or groom on their wedding day. Although these people do have special strengths when it comes to giving a blessing, it is interesting to note that every one of us has actually been empowered with this tool.
God tells Avraham "You shall be a blessing (you will have the power to bless those you wish – Rashi) ….and I will bless those who bless you." This idea does not stop with Avraham, but carries down to his descendants! [...]
When greeting someone with a ‘good morning’, a ‘good night’, or a ‘bless you’ after a sneeze, don’t merely mumble the words. Take the opportunity to infuse the phrase with meaning, by sincerely keeping in mind that you are wishing them a good morning, a good night, or good health! Give them a blessing! When someone is setting out to travel, starting a new job, or even taking an exam, send them on their way with a well-meaning blessing.
When we make an effort to wish well those around us, and to rejoice in each other’s good fortunes, we often find that the care will be reciprocated, and hence creates an atmosphere of love and positivity. [...]
Welcome to Yossi and Zahava Lachman and family who have just become members of SOI.
Mazel Tov to Steve & Judy Herzberg on the marriage of their daughter. Mazel Tov as well to proud grandparents Achim & Gerrie Rudoler.
Thank you to Heshy Chaitoff, Aliza Sadiky and Sylvia Levine for helping with kiddush last week and to Aliza Levy for making the cholent.
Thank you to Sheryl Malamud for sponsoring the cost of the signs and a clock for the kitchen in honor of Dani's clean cancer screening and Rachel's surgery.
Kitchen Renovation Update
During the COVID Pandemic Estelle Lerner and I went into the kitchen and did a massive purge. We formed and met with the Catering/Kitchen Committee to discuss redesigning the kitchen. We were very blessed to have a generous, anonymous donor who helped us to implement all of these improvements
*kitchen power cleaned *replaced the ovens with confection Shabbos ovens *purchased new counters *painted the entire kitchen - fixing the walls along the way, *replaced the mismatched storage cabinets *hired electricians and plumbers to improve the workings of the kitchen *re-configured the dairy section *added a new shelving unit in the walk-in *purchased a larger industrial food processor and mixer with the hopes of having *monthly cooking events, encouraging friendships and supplementing kiddushes. *Upcoming plans: replace the floor, add in new baseboards and install a shelf above the meat sink.
We also would like to acknowledge the following for their financial assistance :
The Jewish Community Foundation Grant Elyse & Mike Krug Sheryl & Dan Malamud Marsha & Sol Sadres
Sponsors for the SOI kitchen rededication and Busy in Brooklyn event:
Flo Shulman Debbie Pester Vicki Miltz
Alisa Fox Jodie Littwin Sara Zanger
Marcy Sweet Marsha Sadres
Catering/Kitchen Committee
Sylvia Levine Dan Drabkin Debbie Pester
Flo Shulman Estelle Lerner Dan Malamud
Gerald Mindel
Worker Bees/Painting, Construction
Gerald Mindel Oze Henig Avi Sadiky
Baila Silverman Avi Rynderman
Volunteers for the Event
Sylvia Levine Tamar Wiener Hannah Farkas
Dina Kivolowitz Audrey Dahan Sandy Crass
Elyse Krug Malka Fromowitz
Programming Committee
Anna Schwartz Alisa Fox
To commemorate this renovation an artwork was created specifically for it by me. Many people were involved in this huge process enhancing SOI’s Kitchen and the future for our kiddushes, seudah shlishit, events, and rentals. Thank you to everyone who helped us along the way,
Donna Moskowitz
Thank you to Bill Jungreis, Debbie Fineberg, Ken Panitch, Harvey Chaitoff, Yoni Berliant, Chani Wiesman Berliant, Donna Moskowitz, Avi Sadiky, Chemmie Sokolic, Hector from OPS and Sam Tilonsky.
The “Eye Thank You” award goes to Avi Sadiky. On mischief night he saw several young boys heading toward the shul with some spray cans. Avi kept watch and called the CHPD. The police responded and after questioning the boys it was found they only had silly string. The boys were told to go home. Here’s a great example of being situationally aware and acting in a manner that helps to keep us safe. Way to go Avi!
Fire Lane Parking
Please don’t park in the fire lane at the front of the building, even if you are there for “just a minute”. Parking is available in the upper lot and along the fence line.
Condolences to Audrey (and Don) Becker on the passing of her beloved father, Myron Jaffe, Meir ben Michael. The graveside funeral will take place Friday at 2:00pm at Locustwood 1500 Marlton Pike West Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
Shiva will be at the Becker home: 3 Maple Terrace Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
Minyanim will be held at the Shul
Shiva Visiting Hours: Motzai Shabbat from 7:30-9:30pm Sunday from 10am-12pm, 1-4pm, 7-9pm Monday-Wednesday from 10am-12pm, 1-4pm Masks are requested and appreciated at the Shiva
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 Chaim Leib HaLevi ben Batya Gittel Tobie Cohen, Tova Lieba bas Esther Chaya Alan Friedman - Avraham Pinchas ben Hudda Kayla Chaya bat Bayla
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
Just go to smile.amazon.com, search for Congregation Sons of Israel Synagogue. Every qualifying purchase will send 0.5% of the total to our Shul. Over time, this will add up.
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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
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