Newslink for Shabbat Parshat Beshalach (January 26 - 28)
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Announcements & Upcoming Events
Kiddush is sponsored by Kenny, Alise, and Gerson Panitch in honor of the Birthday of Rabbi Herbert Panitch and in solidarity with Am Yisrael.
Seudah Shlishit & Teen Seudah Shlishit is sponsored by Duke McCarthy.
Kids Musical Havdallah with Special Tu B'Shvat Activity:Motzai Shabbat Saturday, January 27th 6:15-7:00pm. Geared towards ages 0-10, but all are welcome.
Adult Arcade Night: Saturday, January 27th at 8:00pm at Game On Medford! Free play all night. BYOB. Snacks provided. Register here. Contact Suzie Mindel for more information at suziepm@yahoo.com. Deadline to register January 25th.
Gemara Shiur with Jeff Schwartz: Sunday evening, January 28th at 7:30pm in the SOI Chapel. Come join for an in depth study of Talmud.
A Deep Look at Sefer Bereishit: Re-Creation and Noach, Monday evening, January 29th at 8pm in the SOI Kiddush Room. NOWIN-PERSON.
Semichas Chaver Program with Rabbi Davies: Wednesday evening, January 31st at 8pm. For more information or to sign up please contact rabbi@soicherryhill.org.
Women's Parsha Discussion: Wednesday evening, January 31st from 8:30-8:45pm. Join us on Zoom for a brief peer led discussion on the weekly parsha. Click Here to Join the Zoom.
SAVE THE DATE: Congregation Sons of Israel welcomes Rabbi David Bashevkin as Scholar in Residence, Shabbat Parshat Mishpatim,
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 of an article by Dr. Ilene S. Cohen entitled "Jews Aren't People Pleasers", about the lesson of the resilience of the Jewish people as an model for how each of us lives our lives.
[...] The Jewish people [...] are not people-pleasers. Their steadfast adherence to a unique identity has often contributed to discrimination against them. Within families, many individuals employ people-pleasing tactics to blend in, finding it easier to adapt to the ideas and beliefs of their family or dominant culture than to voice their own distinct thoughts, especially if these differ from the mainstream. In effect, they alter their inner world to achieve a sense of belonging. The Jewish community, on the other hand, has historically refrained from such behavior. Much like the pushback I've observed within families when a habitual people-pleaser begins to assert their individuality, the Jewish people have faced similar resistance for maintaining their unique identity. [...]
The Jewish community's resilience offers powerful insights and lessons for other communities and individuals facing similar challenges. Whether it's maintaining cultural practices in the face of assimilation pressures or upholding beliefs amid persecution, the Jewish experience teaches us the importance of preserving one's identity. [...] These beliefs and values underscore the community's commitment to live by their values throughout history. [...] The Jewish community's enduring spirit and resilience are a product of their historical experiences and a testament to their inherent strength. Their story offers a powerful lesson about the importance of self-definition, particularly when others want you to be someone you are not.
The divine proclamation to Moses, "I am who I am," reflects strongly in the narrative of Jewish identity. This statement serves as an affirmation of self-definition and inalterability. It is an assertion of identity that defies change under external influences, much like the Jewish community's unwavering dedication to preserving their traditions and values. Just as God revealed Himself to Moses as a being defined by Himself alone, the Jewish community, too, has charted its course through history by its own definitions, resisting attempts of external shaping or alteration. This parallel draws a compelling connection between the defining characteristics of the Jewish community and the divine self-definition offered by God to Moses.
It reveals that identity is not simply a label assigned by society but a profoundly personal conception born from one's beliefs, traditions, and experiences. Just as the Jewish people have managed to preserve their identity amidst constant challenges, so can you maintain your unique identity despite prevailing societal norms or pressures. [...] Like the Jewish community, each person's identity combines inherited traditions, personal convictions, and lived experiences. It is essential to honor and explore these components [...] to foster a robust sense of self and resilience.
In the contemporary climate, it is more imperative than ever to remain true to your identity, embracing your unique beliefs, traditions, and experiences. As an individual and being part of a society, you can learn from the resilience of the Jewish community, employing their strategies to resist external pressures. Just as the Jewish people have managed to maintain their unique identities throughout history, you, too, should strive to champion your individuality, fortifying your resilience against any form of hateful ideologies. Your identity should be celebrated, not suppressed, forming the bedrock of your psychological well-being and societal harmony. Hoping and praying for a Shabbat Shalom in every sense of the term, Rabbi Davies Rabbi@SOICherryHill.org
We are excited to be partnering with Mizrachi World Movement to provide their publication of HaMizrachi Parasha Weekly.
Right now, as many people as possible should go to Israel to see what happened and what is happening there, and to speak to the people there who have and continue to experience challenging and, at the same time, deeply meaningful times.
We are gauging interest in the possibility of a community mission. This would be a joint venture between Sons of Israel and Young Israel of Cherry Hill and coordinated by World Mizrachi. Please click the link below and fill out the survey so that we can see how to move forward with this initiative.
Our Shul community has been blessed with tremendous growth over the last number of years with an increasing number of children and young families joining us at SOI. With this in mind we are asking for everyone’s partnership in helping to maintain a safe and supportive environment for all.
All children up to 8th grade must be accompanied by a parent or designated adult while at Shul, unless a program is specified as a drop-off event which includes staff or volunteer supervision. Middle school students may also be in the building without a parent or designated adult when they are assigned as youth group leaders or while attending the teen minyan and teen seudah shlishit. While volunteering in the kitchen or other areas, children must have a parent or assigned adult present. We thank you for your cooperation!
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Community Conversations
The Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey is hosting Community Conversations to better understand the needs and desires for engagement in our local Jewish community. The information learned in these sessions will assist the Federation in planning future programs and services based on the shared values and needs of our community. Our shul has been invited to participate in a Community Conversation which will be held on February 13th at 8:00pm at SOI. If you would like to participate, please contact Gail Belfer at gbelfer@jfedsnj.org
Thank you to Yaacov Levy, Dan Malamud, Abby Kaye, Amelia Kaye, Anna Schwartz, Helene Raush, Tamar Weiner and Oze Henig for helping prepare last week's kiddush, Joyce Joseph for shopping and to Tamar Wiener for making the cholent.
Thank you to Yaakov Zeffren, Aaron Zeffren, Yaakov Linder, Matti Rosenberg, Eric Klein,Yair Klein, Jonathan Delman, Ezra Newfeld, David Mendelovitz, Mo-Mo Mendelovitz, and Adam Shulman for preparing Seudah Shlishit last week.
Thank you to Team 2 (Harvey Chaitoff, Adam Shulman, Jeff Liss, Steve Koloski, Shlomo Aronoff), Diane Irwin, Debbie Fineberg, Melissa Klein (Youth Groups), Youth Group Leaders, JFed Security Officer Bill DiCola and Sam Tilonsky for providing security on Shabbos.
Security Project Update New LED lights were installed around the campus and parking lot this week. The lights are brighter, more energy efficient and provide greater safety and security for everyone using our campus at night. This project was funded through our FY2022 Security Grant.
CHOLIM:
Gavriel Yehuda ben Chaya Sarah David Partnow - David Avram ben Tilla Razel Aaron Moshe ben Ruth Chayim Gedalya haLevi ben Henya 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 Moshe Simcha ben Sarah Ester Chavah Nachamah bat
Rifka Miriam Gershon Daniel ben Malka Chaya Terry ben Helen Cohat Sivel ben Leah Yehudit Sarah bat Esther Debbie Friedner - Devorah Tzlotka bas Sarah Leah Robbie Friedner - Eliezer Ruvan ben Tzvika Herschel Akiva Noam ben Yael Chana Mordechai Avrohom ben
Malka Yocheved
Please help us keep this list up to date. If you have names to add or would like to have a name removed from this list, please email memberhotline@soicherryhill.org.
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Below is a listing of the names of Israeli Soldiers connected to our community that we have collected thus far:
Avigdor Yosef ben Aviva Rachel-Leah Tzvi Yehuda ben
Aviva Rachel-Leah Chaim Yehoshu ben Shifra Cherna Avraham Yehuda ben Shifra Cherna Alter Ben-Zion ben Shifra Cherna Mordichai Yisroel ben Yocheved Mina Esther דוד יעקב בן עטיא חיים ברוך בן עטיא Tamir Chaim Shmuel ben Haizel Rut עזרא גבריאל בן לאה אביה בן עינת Gal ben Orit Alon ben Orit Adi bat Orit Matan ben Irit Aryeh Yisroel ben Sarah Miriam עודד בן חוה אבישי בן בת שבע Gil ben Alice Nitzan bat Tovale Hallel bat Tovale Yedidyah Yisroel ben Nissa Yehudit Simcha Mayer ben Perel טל בן דרורה נועה בת דרורה אורי בן דרורה אורי בן רפאל הלוי
Asher Raphael Ben Devorah Bracha Yisrael Yitzchak ben Shafrira Ninah Yair Eitan ben Orit Piri Ariel Zev ben
Rina Chaya Tal Bat Nomi Nitsan Bat Nomi Uri Ben Bilha Pinchas ben Rivkah Itta Daniel Yair ben
Mina Mirrel Tzvi Matityahu ben Mina Mirrel Shmuel ben
Sara Raisel Ephraim ben
Sara Raisel אורן בן יהודית אלידן בן חוה אורן חנן בן מלכה מנדל Daniel ben Chava Elad ben Anat Pe'er bat Carmit Finn ben Rachel Porat ben Gelilah Daniel ben Ahuva Clil Or bat Shlomit רבקה פניה בת ציפורה Yitzchak ben Esther
Yaakov Yonatan
ben Chana Gideon ben Tamar Avichai ben Hila Elana Noa bat
Rachel Chana
Dovid ben Malka Yonatan Asher Dov Ben Chana Bracha Eran ben shoshana Ohad ben Orna Yiftach ben Malka Boruch ben Miri Yosef Ben Elisheva Meir Yisrael ben Devorah Kayla Michael ben
Leorah Yaffa Gilad ben Sarit Ariel ben Sarit Yair ben Iris Sroya ben Chana Oriel ben Chana אליאסף בן אורנה Tov ben Maya Ram Yosef ben Rivka Maayan ben Gaya Yonadav ben Chana Uriah Shmuel
ben Denise Yakir ben
Ghislaine Chaya Chava Adiv Channan ben Ghislaine Chaya Chava Nadav Gavriel ben Ghislaine Chaya Chava Shai ben
Ghislaine Chaya Chava Yaniv ben Izavel Yochai Avraham
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