Weekly Newslinks

The newslink is sponsored by Marlene Goldhagen in loving memory of Bruce, Berel Dov ben Zalman z"l, commemorating his 2nd yahrzeit 19 Elul.

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Schedule for the Weekend

Erev Shabbat, September 1 (Elul 15)
5:45am Sephardi Selichot @ Chabad
6:45am Shacharit
8:15am Shacharit
6:10pm Plag HaMincha (Earliest Candle Lighting)
7:00pm Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat/Maariv
7:13pm Candle Lighting

Shabbat, September 2: Ki Tavo (Elul 16)
8:00am 8AM Minyan
8:30am Sephardic Minyan
9:00am Main Sanctuary Minyan
9:44am Latest Shema
10:00am Youth Groups
10:30am Tot Shabbat
11:00am Kiddush
5:30pm Gemara Shiur
6:50pm Mincha
6:50pm Teen Minyan
7:20pm Seudah Shlishit sponsored by Duke McCarthy
8:10pm Maariv
8:12pm Havdalah

Sunday, September 3 (Elul 17)
7:00am Sephardi Selichot @ YI
7:00am Shacharit
8:00am Shacharit
7:05pm 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 with you an excerpt from an article by Rabbi Jared Viders entitled "Kick the Habit" on recognizing all that we have to be grateful for as the year comes to a close.

[...] "This day, Hashem, Your God, commands you..." (Deut. 26:16). Rashi: "On each day, they should be new in your eyes, as if you were commanded regarding them that day." "This day you have become a people." (Deut. 27:9). Rashi: Every day [the commandments] shall be in your eyes as if you had entered the covenant with Him that day."

As we enter into the penultimate Shabbos of the year, our mindset is focused on identifying aspects of self-improvement that can hopefully catapult us to higher levels in the new year. [...] Indeed, as we end the year, the kindness God bestowed upon us is virtually limitless. All the doctors we didn't need to see. All the prescriptions we didn't need filled. All the lawyers we didn't need to consult with. All the nights we didn't go to sleep hungry. And all the mornings we woke up in our bed. And we haven't even reckoned all the bills that got paid, all the food that was consumed, all the weddings we danced at and all the times we arrived at our destination safe and sound...

When our mind can easily rattle off dozens and dozens of Divine "gifts" from the past year, why are we not brimming with gratitude? Why does our baseline attitude so frequently overlook all these undeserved riches? Why are we not eager to serve God "out of an abundance of everything" (Deut. 28:47). [...T]he culprit: habit. While habit can be advantageous - i.e., when davening with a minyan becomes part and parcel of one's daily routine; or when your Tefillin can practically wrap themselves while you're mentally out-to-lunch (at least until your coffee kicks in) - it can (and often does) wreak havoc on our capacity to truly appreciate that which is good in our lives.

We, as Jews, occupy a singular place on the world's stage. We are uniquely equipped (and expected) to perceive and express Hashem's wisdom, plan, purpose, might and kindliness. As we reflect upon the past year, may the kindliness we all received serve as the lyrics for our personal new song of praise and gratitude to Hashem. One un-muffled by habit and liberated from unthinking routine. May that new song empower and inspire us to get the most out of that which remains of the year.

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.

Mikvah Ohel Leah’s annual Elul fundraiser is currently underway.  Through the generous contributions of the members of our community we are able to maintain a beautiful mikvah and strengthen the observance of Taharat Hamishpacha in our community. We are so grateful for your continued support.  Thank you and tizku lmitzvot! 

As the High Holidays draw near, preparations are underway for a thorough cleaning of the shul. Please take a moment to retrieve any personal items you may have left in the coatroom. Any belongings left in the coatroom after September 7th will either be donated or or thrown away. Your assistance in keeping our shul clean for the Chagim is greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Thank you to Maetal, Neta, Aviv & Gal Henig, Emily Gevins, Daria Newfeld, Heshy Chaitoff, Sylvia Levine & Sandy Crass for helping with kiddush last week.

Thank you to Jeffrey Weiss, Malka Moskowitz, Yaakov & Aaron Zeffren, Sandy Crass, Matti Rosenberg, Daniel Malamud, Yochai Yares & Yair Klein for helping with seudah shlishit last week.

Thank you to Team 2: Harvey Chaitoff, Adam Shulman, Jeff Liss, Debbie Pester and Andy Rauer for providing security on Shabbos.  Thanks also go to Debbie Fineberg, Ken Panitch, Donna Moskowitz, Bob from JFeds and Sam Tilonsky for providing security in the early minyan, main minyan and at the front doors.

Yom Tov Help Needed

We are still looking for volunteers to help out at the front doors during Yom Tov.  Training on how to vet a stranger will be provided.  Each shift will be 30-60 minutes long.  Our JFeds guard will be here throughout morning davening.  Please contact Sam Tilonsky or Debbie Fineberg to volunteer.

Gavriel Yehuda ben Chaya Sarah 
David Partnow - David Avram ben Tilla Razel 
Aaron Moshe ben Ruth
Gaela bas Pinina
Chayim Gedalya haLevi ben Henya
Alan Friedman - Avraham Pinchas ben Hudda
Kayla Chaya bat Bayla
Simcha Avraham ben Datya Leba
Inga bat Bella
Shaindel bas Gruna Leah
Moshe Krumbein - Moshe ben Yehudit Sarah
Shmuel ben Ita Ettle
Esther bat Yehudit Nechamah
Yitzhak Dovid ben Gruna Leah
Reizel bas Yentel
Peretz Yirmiyahu ben Elka
Moshe Simcha ben Sarah
Ester Chavah Nachamah bat Rifka Miriam
Gershon Daniel ben Malka Chaya
Terry ben Helen

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