Newslink for Parshat Yitro (February 14th - February 15th)
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Kiddush is co-sponsored by Jack and Yaffa Fuchs in honor of the Yurtzeit of Yaffa's father, Ha'Rav Ya'akov David Weintraub, z"l.
And by Jillian Daniels, Ora Davies, Yaffa Fuchs, Shari Goldberg, Adira Weiss, Ilana Weiss and Chani Wiesman in honor of their completion of Sifrei Neviim as part of the Nach Yomi Cycle.
Doughnuts and Discussion with Guest Presenter: Saturday morning, February 15th at approximately 10:30am in Politz Science Room for 6th-8th graders.
Parent Child Learning: Motzei Shabbat, February 15th at 7:00pm at SOI. Parents and Children in Grades 1 - 8 are welcome to join us for a fun evening of learning and Ice cream!
Gemara Shiur with Jeff Schwartz:Sunday evening at 7:30pm in the SOI Chapel. Come join for an in depth study of Talmud.
Rabbi Kelemen's Inner Circle:Monday evenings at 8:00pm, February 17th Video presentation with Rabbi Kelemen, February 24th review session with Rabbi Davies.You can attend one, the other, or both. Missed the first sessions? Click here to receive Rabbi Kelemen's first few presentations. Please note that, starting with the January sessions, Rabbi Kelemen presentations will only be available at the Monday evening screening for free or through paid subscription. Monday evening sessions with Rabbi Davies remain free of charge.
Semichas Chaver Program: Topic: Business Law, Wednesday, February 19th at 8:00pm. Contact Rabbi Davies to participate or for more information.
Women's Weekly Parsha Discussion: Wednesday evening, February 19th 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.
Women's Halacha Shiur: Thursday, February 20th at 8:00pm in the SOI Chapel. Studying the Laws of Shabbat with Rabbi Davies.
VINTAGE Melave Malka: Saturday, February 22, at 7:30pm at the Raush Home. Hosted by Helene & David Raush and coordinated with Moshe & Malka Moskowitz. Join us for great food, great company, and singing. RSVP at Raushfamily@comcast.net and Click here to sign up to bring a dish.
Women's Open Mic Night at SOI: Sunday, February 23rd at 7:30pm.Share your talents or just come to watch and have a fun night out! Light refreshments will be served. Tickets are $5 in advance by February 20th at 6pm or $10 at the door subject to availability. Click Here to sign up. For more information contact Michelle Goldstein at michellegoldstein6@gmail.com.
Join the Shnayim Mikra Initiative! Become part of our expanding group dedicated to daily study of the weekly Parsha. Choose between in-person morning sessions or follow along with recordings on WhatsApp. Click here to join the WhatsApp group. For more information contact Rabbi Davies.
Coffee with the Rabbi: Whether you have a burning question, seek guidance, or just want to chat, this is the perfect opportunity. Secure a cup of coffee (or tea), and your 30-minute one-on-one slot for a conversation with Rabbi Davies. Click here to reserve your slot.
Shabbat, February 15: Yitro (Shevat 17) 8:00am 8AM Minyan 8:30am Sephardic Minyan 9:00am Main Sanctuary Minyan 9:34am Latest Shema 10:00am Youth Groups 10:30am Tot Shabbat 10:30am Donuts and Discussion 4:55pm Mincha 4:55pm Teen Minyan 5:25pm Seudah Shlishit 6:15pm Maariv 6:17pm Havdalah 7:00pm Parent Child Learning
Sunday, February 16 (Shevat 18) 7:00am Shacharit 8:00am Shacharit 5:25pm Mincha/Maariv 7:30pm In Depth Gemara Shiur
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 Avraham Kovel entitled "How to Inspire Others" which takes a page from Moshe's interactions with Yitro as a masterclass in how to share and teach.
[...] The Torah tells us that Yisro, Moses's father-in-law, joined the Jewish nation in the desert after hearing about the miracles God performed in Egypt. While this appears at the beginning of this week’s Torah portion, Rashi explains it actually occurred the day after Moses returned with the second set of tablets. Consider the context: Moses had just spent three sets of 40 days and nights on Mount Sinai in direct communion with God, receiving a divine download of unimaginable proportions. He returned carrying the mission to teach God's infinite wisdom to three million Jews. One might expect him to be too overwhelmed for visitors. Yet instead of brushing him off, Moses does the exact opposite - he lays out the metaphorical red carpet: [...]
Moses's intimate attention to his father-in-law might seem surprising. Shouldn’t he be beyond such mundane interactions? Nothing could be further from the truth. True spiritual growth doesn't distance us from others—it brings us closer. This wisdom flows from a foundational principle: humanity bears the Divine Image. Therefore, the deeper our connection with the Divine, the greater our appreciation must be for His children. This is why our greatest Torah leaders never retreated to mountaintops.
[...] When we've experienced profound insights or spiritual revelations, our enthusiasm might tempt us to launch straight into sharing these deep truths. But the Torah reveals a crucial principle: the most powerful wisdom can only be conveyed through genuine connection. People don’t care about how much we know until they know how much we care. These seven steps show us exactly how to bridge the gap between having wisdom and making an impact
[...] From Sinai to today, this divine wisdom remains unchanged: the path to inspiring others begins not with what we know, but with how deeply we care. As you encounter opportunities to share your wisdom with others, let these seven steps guide your approach. You'll be amazed at how much more receptive people become when you first create genuine connection.
Join Our Team: Event Manager Wanted! SOI is looking to hire a friendly and organized per diem Event Manager to oversee and assist with various events, such as Bar/Bat Mitzvot, parties, graduations..etc. This position involves being on-site to ensure everything runs smoothly—from coordinating with office staff and renters to making sure the building is set up and ready before and after each event. You’ll also help with any on-site needs, work closely with caterers, and warmly greet guests as they arrive. This is a paid position. If you’re interested, or to learn more, please reach out to Heshy Chaitoff at CoPresident@soicherryhill.org
Volunteers Wanted! Purim is on its way! We are looking for volunteers to help with the annual Mishloach Manot campaign. Please reach out to Oze and Maetal Henig, Chani or Heshy for more information or to volunteer.
SOI Gala: We are looking for volunteers to help with all aspects of the SOI Gala. Please reach out to Chani or Heshy to get involved!
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!
Thank you to all the volunteers who helped with last week's Kiddush.
Thank you to the volunteers who helped with last week's Seudah Shlishit.
Thank you to Avi Rynderman for removing a tree that fell earlier this week and was blocking the walking path from Cooper Landing Rd to SOI.
Mazel Tov to Alise and Ken Panitch on the birth of twin grandsons to their children Jordan and Chani Panitch in Jerusalem. Mazel Tov as well to great grandparents Myrna Young and Rabbi Herbert Panitch.
We regret to inform you of the passing of Mindy Delman, Baila Sarah bat Feivel beloved mother of Jonathan (Devora) Delman
Funeral will be held in Phoenix, Arizona
Jonathan can be reached at 952-381-5942
Jonathan will be returning next Wednesday to finish Shiva in Cherry Hill at the Delman home - 403 Kennebec Rd.
Shiva visiting hours and Minyan times will be forthcoming.
Thank you to Yaakov Zeffren, Meir Miskin, David Mendelovitz, Aaron Rubenstein, Nate Wiener, Blake Daugherty (all of Team 5-Red Squadron), Debbie Fineberg, Sam Tilonsky and JFed Security Officer Bill DiCola.
Sanctuary Security Volunteers Needed There is an urgent need for security volunteers (men and women) in the sanctuary. Duties include monitoring a walkie talkie, holding on to a panic button, helping to lockdown the sanctuary in the event of an incident and directing congregants how to safely and efficiently evacuate the building when necessary. Training will be provided.
These volunteer positions are vitally important to the safety and security of our congregation. Please contact Debbie Fineberg or Sam Tilonsky to volunteer and/or more information.
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