Newslink for Shabbat Chazon / Parashat Devarim (August 9th - August 11th)
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Seudah Shlishit is sponsored by Robbie Friedner in yearly memory of three wonderful women. Mother Harriet, Sister Sindy, and grandmother Nana. They are missed and loved very much.
Teen Seudah Shlishit is sponsored by Duke McCarthy. Summer Women's Shiur Series: This Shabbat afternoon, August 10th at 4:30pm at the home of Ora Davies - 23 Liberty Lane with speaker Ora Davies.
Semichas Chaver Program with Rabbi Davies: Wednesday, August 14th following Maariv (Approximately 8:20pm). Contact Rabbi Davies to participate or for more information.
Women's Weekly Parsha Discussion: Wednesday evening, August 14th 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.
Join Us for an Inspirational Evening: Thursday, August 15th at 8pm at SOI with special guest speaker Rabbi Eli Mansour. Discover wisdom, inspiration, and community at this uplifting event. Refreshments will follow afterward. Generously sponsored by Duke McCarthy. Vintage Event - A Delightful Day at Grounds for Sculpture! Sunday, August 18th at 10:30am. Pack a picnic lunch and join us for an informal outing and walk through the beautiful Grounds for Sculpture. Explore nearly 300 contemporary sculptures set across 42 landscaped acres, and enjoy indoor exhibitions from both established and emerging artists in six galleries.
Tisha B'Av On Tisha B'Av, five national calamities occurred: (1) During the time of Moshe, Jews in the desert accepted the slanderous report of the 10 Spies, and the decree was issued forbidding them from entering the Land of Israel. (1312 BCE) (2) The First Temple was destroyed by the Babylonians, led by Nebuchadnezzar. 100,000 Jews were slaughtered and millions more exiled. (586 BCE) (3) The Second Temple was destroyed by the Romans, led by Titus. Some two million Jews died, and another one million were exiled. (70 CE) (4) The Bar Kochba revolt was crushed by Roman Emperor Hadrian. Betar, the Jews' last stand against the Romans, was captured and liquidated. Over 100,000 Jews were slaughtered. (135 CE) (5) The Temple area and its surroundings were plowed under by the Roman general Turnus Rufus. Jerusalem was rebuilt as a pagan city -- renamed Aelia Capitolina -- access was forbidden to Jews. Other grave misfortunes throughout Jewish history occurred on the Ninth of Av, including: (1) The Spanish Inquisition culminated with the expulsion of Jews from Spain on Tisha B'Av in 1492. (2) World War One broke out on the eve of Tisha B'Av in 1914 when Germany declared war on Russia. German resentment from the war set the stage for the Holocaust. (3) On the eve of Tisha B'Av 1942, the mass deportation began of Jews from the Warsaw Ghetto, en route to Treblinka.
ASPECTS OF MOURNING ON TISHA B'AV Upon sundown, the laws of Tisha B'Av commence -- consisting of the following expressions of mourning: 1. The five basic restrictions (as on Yom Kippur): (a) Eating or drinking until nightfall the following evening. (b) Any bathing or washing, except for removing specific dirt -- e.g. gook in the eyes (OC 554:9, 11). Upon rising in the morning, before prayers, or after using the bathroom, one should wash one's hands until the knuckles (if one's hands are soiled, however, they should of course be washed). (c) Anointing oneself for pleasure. No use of lotions, colognes and perfumes. This includes cosmetics and make-up, but does not include deodorant. (d) Having marital relations. (e) Wearing leather footwear. Leather belts and other leather clothing may be worn. 2. Other limitations include: (a) Suspension of traditional Torah study as it brings "gladness to the heart." It is permitted to learn texts relevant to Tisha B'Av and mourning, which rreflect the spirit of the day -- e.g. the Book of Lamentations, Book of Job, parts of Tractate Moed Katan, Gittin 56-58, Sanhedrin 104, Yerushalmi end of Ta'anit, and the Laws of Mourning. In-depth study should be avoided. See the Tisha B’Av Schedule for various programs of this nature being offered by the OU and Mizrachi throughout the day. (b) Refraining from greeting others or offering gifts -- even with the customary "Good Morning." If someone initiates a greeting the response should be soft and somber. It is suggested to explain the reason for the reticence as not to provoke ill-will. 3. Additional mourning practices include: (a) Sitting no higher than a foot off the ground. After midday, one may sit on a chair. (b) Tallit & Tefillin are not worn in the morning at Shacharit (6:30AM or 8:30AM), but are worn at Mincha (1:30PM or 7:30PM) instead. (c) Not engaging in business or other distracting labors, unless it will result in a substantial loss. Those who customarily go to work on Tisha B'Av should try to wait until after Chatzot/midday (1:05PM) to do so, although it is preferred that one not engage in work that brings distraction from the Fast even after midday. (d) Avoiding idle chatter or leisure activities.
Following Tisha B'Av, all normal activities may be resumed, except for the following practices of the nine days which are extended until Chatzot/midday of the Tenth of Av, because the burning of the Temple continued through the 10th of Av: haircuts and washing clothes, bathing, eating meat and wine, music and swimming.
Please remember, on Tisha B'Av there are certain leniencies with regard to the actual fasting. If in doubt whether or not one should be fasting, questions should always be asked -- preferably in advance of the Fast. Obviously if it is a matter of Pikuach Nefesh (preserving life), action should be taken immediately.
Schedule for Tisha B'Av Monday, August 12th - Erev Tisha B'Av/Leil Tisha B'Av 6:00pm Mincha 8:00pm Fast begins 8:00pm Maariv and Eichah 9:00pm Women's Eichah @ SOI
Tuesday, August 13th - Tisha B'Av Morning 6:30am Shacharit with Selected Kinot 8:30am Shacharit with Selected Explanatory Kinot Tisha B'Av Afternoon 1:05pm Chatzot (Halachic Midday) 1:30pm Early Mincha 6:45pm Kumsitz (Songs and Inspiration) 7:30pm Mincha/Maariv 8:42pm Fast ends
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 Ari Kahn entitled "The Price of Hatred" which helps us to understand the true meaning and destructive nature of Sinat Chinam (Baseless Hatred).
[…] The image that comes to mind when we hear the words "baseless hatred" is usually one of rampant, wanton violence, yet the precise definition of the Hebrew phrase "sin'at hinam" leads us in a different direction altogether. The word hinam is more accurately translated as "free of charge" or "at no cost" in a monetary sense. Rather than hatred for no reason whatsoever, it implies hatred for which the price is somehow incongruous or out of balance. The problem is not that we dislike people for no reason; generally, we all feel we have very good reasons to dislike the people we do. We may have been hurt, insulted, or, worst of all, ignored, and we develop a healthy animus toward the offender as we defend ourselves and our tattered egos. The problem is that more often than not, our response is not proportional: We "overcharge" for these real or perceived wrongs. [...] If we were to be honest with ourselves, we would be forced to recognize that at times the other person had no intention to hurt. Our own insecurity and emotional fragility lead us to interpret the behavior or speech of others as malicious, even when no such malice was intended.
Here, then, is the dilemma: When [...] understood as an admonishment against baseless hatred, most of us can, with absolute honesty, categorically state that we are innocent. On the other hand, when we reframe the question and ask instead if we have ever overreacted, if we are guilty of exaggerated responses to real or perceived slights, I am afraid that many of us can answer in the affirmative. We are, in fact, quite guilty, but we are blind to our own malevolence, simply because we think the other person has earned every bit of it. Whatever hatred we have for them is not "free."
[...] And therein lies the rub: We have somehow learned to convince ourselves that the hatred we feel is well-deserved, while the love we are obligated to feel and express is unearned and is given to the undeserving. [...] This dual perspective is discernable in this week's parasha: Moshe recalls the episode of the spies and recounts: And you grumbled in your tents, and said, 'God brought us out of the land of Egypt because He hated us...' (Deuteronomy 1:27) Rashi points out what should be obvious to us: Quite the opposite was the case. "He loved you, but you hated Him..."
Here we have the core of sin'at hinam - groundless hatred: Lonely, frightened man, controlled by his own insecurity, is unable to feel God's love. In a knee-jerk reaction, he lashes out, with hatred that is both baseless and unearned, projecting this hatred back onto God.
Humankind is a strange species, capable of love yet afraid to love. We fail to consider the true nature of love as our greatest natural resource, which grows exponentially the more it is "used." Why are we so stingy in sharing it with others? [...]
Website Update: We are pleased to share that thanks to a grant from the Jewish Community Foundation of Southern New Jersey, SOI will be redesigning our website. As a ShulCloud-based site, updates take place in real time. This means that users will see updates to the design, navigation, and pages as they take place in all phases of the project, rather than only once the project is completed. It may take a few months for the website to display in its final form. We look forward to our site being easier to navigate for our members and better communicate what we offer to those seeking information about SOI. We appreciate your patience throughout this process!
Chulent Fund Chulent at our weekly kiddish has become a valued and appreciated aspect of kiddish for our community. Aside from a treat after davening, it helps create an environment of community and achdut.
In an effort to replenish the chulent fund, we are asking for your help. Please consider donating $36 or more to the "Chulent Fund". At full community participation, we will be able to have chulent at kiddush throughout the year. The success of this project will determine our ability to have chulent featured weekly at Kiddush. Click the link below to Donate! https://www.soicherryhill.org/form/Donate_CholentFund **No Chulent This Week** We are still working towards our goal and have reached 40% of the way there. We are excited to bring back cholent regularly in September, or sooner if we hit our fundraising target. Let's come together and make it happen!"
Kiddush Sponsors Needed We are grateful to all of our kiddush sponsors! We do not have any kiddush sponsors signed up for the next upcoming weeks. Please consider sharing your celebrations with the community and signing up to sponsor kiddush so we can continue to have weekly kiddush for the community to share together.
Sons of Israel welcomes Shaya and Leah Gindoff to cherry hill!
402 Saratoga Drive, Cherry Hill Estates. Less than a half mile walk from the surrounding area houses of worship. 4 Bedrooms & 2.5 Baths. Huge backyard (Pool, Swing Set, basketball court, etc.) Children’s amazing playground. Well maintained home for a family. Over 21 years in this home. We raised 3 beautiful children in this home. Please call Dr. Ray 215-913-1223. Price: $489,000 or OBO.
We regret to inform you of the passing of MAGIDA HOUGAH G.Z. Magida b. Rezale Yaacov Levi Mother of Lawrence Hougah
Shiva will be at the Hougah residence 409 Hialeah Drive Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
Shiva visiting Wednesday, August 7th, Thursday, August 8th, Friday, August 9th, and Sunday, August 11th
*Please Call Before Visiting* 267-679-0900
Thank you to Daniel Malamud, Yaakov Levy, Neely Elisha, and Debbie Friedner for helping prepare last week's kiddush, and for Joyce Joseph for Shopping.
Thank you to Eric Klein, Jonathan Delman, Matti Rosenberg, Aaron Yeres, and Yaakov Zeffren for helping for helping with last weeks Seudah Shlishit.
Thank you to The Fellowship (Team 4 - Aharon Yeres, Avi Rynderman, Baila Rynderman, Clara Rynderman, Andy Rauer, Shlomo Aronoff), Debbie Fineberg, Jeff Liss, Donna Moskowitz, Chani Wiesman Berliant, Nesanel Rosenberg, JFed Security Officer Bill DiCola and Sam Tilonsky for providing security on Shabbos.
Water on Shabbos When the weather on Shabbos is hot and humid, SOI is pleased to provide bottles of cold water for the walk home. Thank you to Debbie Fineberg for this wonderful idea to help keep our congregation healthy. Thank you to Chani Wiesman Berliant & Yoni Berliant for sponsoring water on Shabbos. Just $12, will purchase a weeks supply of water and let us continue providing this important safety item when the weather is hot and humid. Donations should be sent to the office or through ShulCloud and with the memo “Shabbos Water”. Walking Path Safety Alert The Cherry Hill Township is working on repaving the path from Aqueduct Lane to the SOI campus. If necessary, people can walk on the other side of the retention basin (alongside 2114 Aqueduct Lane and behind 7 Isaac Lane) to a small foot path that leads to the Politz building.
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