Weekly Newslinks

Announcements & Upcoming Events

Schedule for the Weekend

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 Shaul Rosenblatt entitled "The Jewish Example" about what it takes to sanctify G-d's name - Kiddush HaShem.

In this week's portion, we find the commandment to sanctify God's name - Kiddush Hashem. In essence, this entails living in such a way that others recognize Godliness in our actions and feel drawn to act similarly.

Specifically, Maimonides talks about someone who is scrupulously honest in his business dealings, speaks softly and kindly with people, greets people with a smile, and honors even those who put him down. These are just examples. The principle of Kiddush Hashem is that of wishing to set an example that others might follow.

And it is the essence of what Judaism is about. Sanctifying God's name is one of the rare commands that one is required to give one's life for (in extreme circumstances). God talks about the idea with Abraham. At Mount Sinai, God tells the Jewish people that it is their national purpose. It is discussed all through the prophets. It is the end goal of all of Judaism - that its adherents should act in such a way that others understand the concepts of ethical monotheism simply by being around them.

[...] A religion must speak its truth only through the actions of those who live by it. If our example alone does not inspire others, then our religion is not worth sharing. [...] If Judaism is to attract a generation of disaffiliated young Jews, it must return to its roots. If those who kept Judaism were clearly Godly, spiritual, enlightened, honest and decent human beings, I believe that people would come flocking to find out what they were doing right. This is the mitzvah of Kiddush Hashem, and Judaism is very much in need of its practitioners.

Hoping and praying for 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.

 Help us honor and thank this year's honorees for everything they do for our shul and our community by participating today!
The deadline to purchase tickets is this Monday, May 20th at 5:00pm.

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO HAS ALREADY PURCHASED TICKETS AND PLACED ADS!
 We look forward to celebrating with you all on May 29th!

THE GALA SILENT AUCTION IS NOW LIVE!
There’s something for everyone so go check it out! The silent auction will remain live until May 29th at 8pm and winners will be announced at the gala. You do not have to be present at the gala to win!

Nursing Rooms At SOI
Baruch Hashem, our shul has seen the birth of many babies! We want to take this opportunity to remind our members and visitors that the Bridal Room (in the hallway behind the office) and Simcha Room (in the hallway at the back of the social hall) are available as nursing rooms. Please see Ora Davies or Alise Panitch for the codes to these rooms. We kindly ask that others do not make use of these rooms for other purposes on Shabbat or Yom Tov. (Please note that the Simcha Room is accessed for kiddush purposes on Shabbat between 11:30-12:30pm. We are working on finding alternative solutions to alleviate that concern.) Additionally, we are happy to provide baby changing tables in both the women’s room and men’s room.

Booksmiles Collection
Doing some spring cleaning? Grant Provda is organizing a book drive for a local organization called Booksmiles. Booksmiles distributes books to children in underserved areas and to date have put hundreds of thousands of books into the hands of kids who don't have them. His personal goal is to donate 1,000 books, so if you have any books in your house you would like to donate to this worthy cause, please drop them off at the conveniently located collection bin at Son's of Israel in the front corner of the upper parking lot. Books for all age levels are accepted.

Thank you to the Yom Haatzmaut Celebration Committee for planning the SOI/YI event: Sarah Bienenfeld, Madi Botwinick, Jillian Daniels, Ora Davies, Biana Lifshitz, and Shayna Weinberg. Thank you to the volunteers who helped out: Shlomo Aranoff, Yoni Berliant, Ari Daniels, Rabbi Chaim Greenwald, Diane Irwin, Joyce Joseph, Aliza Sadiky, Menorah Schwartz, Chani Wiesman, Tamar Weiner, Yehoshua Davies, Shiloh Lifshitz, Chana Davies, Molly Sharabi, Meira Weiss, and Naama Weiss. Thank you to event sponsors: Avrumi & Mirel Adler, Jillian & Ari Daniels, Rabbi Michael & Ora Davies, Elon & Neely Elisha, Oze & Maetal Henig, Ken & Alise Panitch, Adam & Flo Shulman, Jeffrey & Ilana Weiss, and Ron & Sarah Zanger.

Thank you to Andy Rauer for assisting in the office during this week.

Thank you to Suzie Lubin, Ilana Mindel, and Debbie Friedner for helping prepare last week's kiddush, and to Vicki Miltz for making the cholent.

Thank you, Yaakov Zeffren, Aaron Zeffren, Jonathan Delman, Matti Rosenberg, Eric Klein, and Aharon Yeres for helping with last weeks Seudah Shlishit.

Mazal Tov to Avi and Baila Rynderman on the birth of a baby girl.

Mazal Tov to Chaim & Alisa Fox and big sisters Yakira and Amalia
on the bris of Rami Noam.

SHALOM ZACHOR FOR BABY BOY FOX!!
Please join us this Friday night, May 17th at the Elisha house, 10 Coolidge Rd,
beginning at 9 pm for the shalom zachor for baby boy Fox.
Adults only please.
If you are interested in preparing or bringing something please let me know and be sure to drop it off by 4:30 pm on Friday.
May we always share in simchot together!

We regret to inform you of the passing of Rosalind Benedon,
Raizel bat Shmuel, beloved mother of Robert (Pamela) Benedon
Shiva will continue to take place at the Benedon home 24 Liberty Lane, Cherry Hill
Thursday: visiting hours begin at 6:30pm, Mincha/Maariv at 7:45pm
Friday: Shacharit at 7:30am, visiting hours all day until 4:00pm

We regret to inform you of the passing of Bob Edenbaum,
beloved brother of Steve (Elly) Edenbaum
Shiva will continue to take place at Steve's home until Sunday
1500 South Ocean Drive, Apt 15F, Hollywood, Florida
Steve can also be reached at (609) 472-1217

We regret to inform you of the passing of Elaine Chaitoff,
Chava bat Ettel, beloved mother of Harvey (Sharon) Chaitoff
Harvey will be sitting Shiva with family and can be reached at
(973) 903-2821

We regret to inform you of the passing of Dr. Jordan Fink,
beloved father of Leslie (Brad) Gordesky
Shiva visiting hours will take place at the Gordesky home 1 Coolidge Road 
Friday: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Motzai Shabbat: 9:45 PM - 11:00 PM
Sunday morning: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Leslie may also be reached on her cell phone at (609) 560-5193

​​​​​​​Thank you to Red Squadron (Team 5: Yaakov Zeffren, Meir Miskin, Aaron Rubenstein, Nate Wiener & Blake Daugherty), Steve Herzberg, JFed Officer Bill DiCola and Sam Tilonsky for providing security on Shabbos.

A belated thank you to the previous week's volunteers, The Fellowship (Team 4: Aharon Yeres, Avi Rynderman, Baila Silverman, Andy Rauer, Shlomo Aronoff), who provided security on that Shabbos.

Volunteers
We are looking for one (1) individual for the 9:00am position for Team 7.  This will complete Team 7 and allow our security volunteers to rotate every 7 weeks.  Please contact Sam Tilonsky (drsamod@gmail.com) or Debbie Fineberg (dfineberg2@gmail.com)

Esther Shayna bat Nechama Mintza has been added to the list of Cholim.

A complete list of Cholim and Chayalim that have been submitted to SOI can be  www.soicherryhill.org/cholim-chayalim
To add or remove from these lists, please email  
​​​​​​​memberhotline@soicherryhill.org

Join the SOI Updates Whatsapp group!
"Updated Link for the SOI Updates Whatsapp"
For all the news and announcements you don't want to miss.

https://chat.whatsapp.com/EPFRjoH3ykNKz8Szi9UWM5

ERUV UPDATE
Sign up to receive email communications by clicking here and filling out a short formPlease check your spam if you are not getting notifications from the new Eruv Hotline

UPCOMING/ONGOING
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

UPCOMING/ONGOING
EVENTS & PROGRAMS

UPCOMING YOUTH
EVENTS & PROGRAMS

UPCOMING/ONGOING COMMUNITY
EVENTS & PROGRAMS

Support SOI While You're Shopping

https://www.kosherwine.com/?rfsn=5940204.12e2a2
SOI  members and affiliates can click the link to go to the JCommerce websites and purchase their products. You can support SOI through the commission we earn. 

House of Kosher Donation Program
SOI will automatically earn 2% of your total purchase when you use our code when checking out!  SOI's code is 0720

(Think of our shul's address and add a "0" at the start!)

If you have news to share please send the info to:
MEMBER HOTLINE
memberhotline@soicherryhill.org

All submissions for the Newslink are due by noon on Wednesday

Reminder:  If your mailing information has been changed, please update it on our website by logging on at soicherryhill.org 
If you know someone who is not receiving our weekly email, please let the office know.
Regular Office Hours:
Monday - Thursday 9:00am-2:15pm
Friday: 9:00am-12:00pm

Congregation Sons of Iarael
720 Cooper Landing Road
Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08002