Newslink for Shabbat Parashat Emor (May 17 - May 18)
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Kiddush is sponsored by Dovid and Anna Schwartz in honor of the birth of their daughter, Esther Lily and to thank their family and the community for their unwavering support throughout the last month.
Seudah Shlishit and Teen Seudah Shlishit is sponsored by Duke McCarthy.
Women's Halacha Shiur: Thursday, May 16th at 8:30pm in the SOI Chapel. Studying the Laws of Shabbat. Come join and learn. For more information contact Rabbi Davies.
Bnei Akiva Snif: This Shabbat at 6:30pm at SOI for 1st-8th graders.
Gemara Shiur with Jeff Schwartz: Saturday afternoon, May 4th at 6:10 pm in the SOI Chapel. Come join for an in depth study of Talmud. Semichas Chaver Program with Rabbi Davies: NEW TOPIC! Wednesday, May 22nd following Maariv (Approximately 8:30pm). Contact Rabbi Davies to participate or for more information.
Women's Parsha Discussion: Wednesday evening, May 22nd from 8:30-8:45pm. Join us on Zoom for a brief peer led discussion on the weekly parsha. Click Hereto Join the Zoom.
SOI Lag BaOmer Celebration: All are invited for to enjoy ice cream, soft pretzels, games, and music at SOI on Sunday, May 26th at 3:30 - 5:30pm ourdoors at SOI. Thank you to Diane & Eytan Irwin for their sponsorship in memory of David Zauder and Abraham Irwin. Adults are invited to join the After-Party and Bonfire at 9:00pm - 10:00pm at the home of Bob & Donna Moskowitz. For more information or to help with planning this event contact Donna Moskowitz, Hannah Kaufman, or Anna Schwartz. Click here to register to attend by May 23rd.
Join us at the SOI Annual Gala! Wednesday, May 29th at 6:30pm at SOI. Deadline to purchase tickets in Monday, May 20th at 5pm. Click hereto purchase tickets!
Rabbi Davies will be attending the Rabbinical Council of America Convention May 20th - 22nd. The rabbi hopes to make the most of his time at the convention and therefore will be limited in his communications. If you have an urgent Shul related matter, please contact President@SOICherryHill.org. If you have an urgent Halachic matter, the rabbi will get back to you as soon as possible.
Yael Israilov, SOI Office Manager, will be out on medical leave next week. Office hours will be posted as available. All forms of communication will continue to be monitored. If you require in-person assistance during non-office hours, please email officeadmin@soicherryhill.org.
Schedule for the Weekend
Erev Shabbat, May 17: 24th Day Omer (Iyyar 9) 6:45am Shacharit 8:15am Shacharit 6:40pm Plag HaMincha (Earliest Candle Lighting) 7:00pm Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat/Maariv 7:53pm Late Candle Lighting
Shabbat, May 18: 25th Day Omer, Emor (Iyyar 10) 8:00am 8AM Minyan 8:30am Sephardic Minyan 9:00am Main Sanctuary Minyan 9:19am Latest Shema 10:00am Youth Groups 10:30am Tot Shabbat 6:10pm Gemara Shiur 6:30pm Bnei Akiva Snif 7:30pm Mincha 7:30pm Teen Minyan 8:00pm Seudah Shlishit 8:55pm Maariv 8:59pm Havdalah
Sunday, May 19: 26th Day Omer (Iyyar 11) 7:00am Shacharit 8:00am Shacharit 8:00pm 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 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.
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.
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