Newslink for Shabbat Parashat Tazria-Metzora (May 2nd - May 4th)
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Announcements & Upcoming Events
Seudah Shlishit is sponsored by Duke McCarthy.
Community Yom Ha'Atzmaut Celebration: We look forward to an exciting community event as we celebrate Israel on Thursday, May 1st at 5:30pm at SOI. We are at capacity - Deadline to register is closed. Women's Pirkei Avot Study Group: Shabbat afternoon, May 3rd at 4:30pm at the home of Suzie Lubin - 411 Cherry Hill Boulevard. Come together for a discussion led by Ora Davies on the second chapter of Pirkei Avot.
Doughnuts and Discussion with Rabbi Dovi Friedman: Saturday morning, May 3rd at approximately 10:30am in Politz Science Room for 6th-8th graders.
Gemara Shiur with Jeff Schwartz: As we head into Spring/Summer schedule, the Shiur moves to Shabbat afternoon in the SOI Chapel 80 minutes before Mincha. Come join for an in depth study of Talmud.
Rabbi Kelemen's Inner Circle: Monday evenings beginning five minutes after Maariv, May 5th Video presentation with Rabbi Kelemen, and May 12th review session with Rabbi Davies. You can attend one, the other, or both.
Semichas Chaver Program: Wednesday evening, May 7th beginning five minutes after Maariv. We've just begun a new topic, studying the laws of Brachot/Blessings, a very practical topic. Come and join this international program!
Women's Weekly Parsha Discussion: Wednesday evening, May 7th 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 at the SOI Annual Gala Honoring Michael & Marcy Partnow, Avi & Aliza Sadiky, and Debbie & Alan Fineberg! Monday, June 9th at 6:30pm at SOI. Click hereto purchase tickets, become a sponsor, or place an ad.
SAVE THE DATE - Special Shabbat with HaRav Yuval Mittelman: Join us for an inspiring Shabbat as Congregation Sons of Israel welcomes HaRav Yuval Mittelman on Shabbat Parashat Emor, May 16-17 as part of the RCA/Barkai Rabbinic Exchange Program. See flyer below for schedule & locations.
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.
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.
Schedule for the Weekend
Erev Shabbat, May 2: 19th Day Omer (Iyyar 4) 6:45am Shacharit 8:15am Shacharit 6:28pm Plag HaMincha 7:00pm Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat/Maariv 7:37pm Candle Lighting Tonight's Sefirah Count Is: היום עשרים יום שהם שני שבועות וששה ימים לעמר
Shabbat, May 3: 20th Day Omer, Tazria-Metzora (Iyyar 5) 8:00am 8AM Minyan 8:30am Sephardic Minyan 9:00am Main Sanctuary Minyan 9:28am Latest Shema 10:00am Youth Groups 10:30am Donuts and Discussion 10:30am Tot Shabbat 4:30pm Women's Pirkei Avot 5:55pm Gemara Shiur 7:15pm Mincha 7:15pm Teen Minyan 7:45pm Seudah Shlishit 8:40pm Maariv 8:41pm Havdalah Tonight's Sefirah Count Is: היום אחד ועשרים יום שהם שלשה שבועות לעמר
Sunday, May 4: 21st Day Omer (Iyyar 6) 7:00am Shacharit 8:00am Shacharit 7:45pm Mincha/Maariv Tonight's Sefirah Count Is: היום שנים ועשרים יום שהם שלשה שבועות ויום אחד לעמר
I am very excited for the opportunity to share words of Torah with you. This week, I am sharing something a bit different in anticipation of an initiative we will be starting at the beginning of next week. I hope you will join us in this powerful program.
"He shall dwell alone; outside the camp shall be his dwelling." (Vayikra 13:46) In this week's parsha, we read about the metzora who must separate from the community to address their spiritual malady. In our modern world, we face our own form of spiritual challenges that require mindful separation and boundaries.
Are you finding yourself spending more time on your phone than you'd like? This Shabbos, I will address one of the most significant challenges of our generation: finding balance in our digital lives. As we approach Shavuot and commemorate Matan Torah, we'll explore what both the parsha's lesson of separation for healing and the boundaries of Har Sinai teach us about creating meaningful boundaries in our own lives.
Join us this Shabbat to learn about an exciting new 30-day community initiative, created by the founder of the Semichas Chaver Program, designed to help us develop healthier relationships with technology through simple, practical daily challenges.
Starting next week: The 30-Day Kedusha Challenge - Separate WhatsApp groups for men and women - Daily inspiration and achievable challenges - A supportive community approach to digital wellness
Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a transformative journey as we count the Omer and prepare for Matan Torah. "Real protection doesn't come from the outside. It comes from within." 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.
World Zionist Congress Elections - Voting Closes May 4th! Every five years, the World Zionist Organization (WZO), one of the most influential organizations in the Jewish world, of which 30% is controlled by US Jewry, holds a crucial election. This election, which runs from March 10, through May 4, gives American Jews the opportunity to vote for representatives in the World Zionist Congress. The number of seats a slate receives directly impacts leadership decisions, policies, and the allocation of over $1 billion annually toward Jewish education, aliyah, security, and other vital causes.
I am strongly encouraging our members to vote for Orthodox Israel Coalition (OIC) Mizrachi, slate #5. Coalition partners include RZA-Mizrachi, YU, OU, RCA, Amit, Bnei Akiva, NCYI, Touro University, and Sephardic organizations such as Shvilim and UMJCA. Your vote will ensure that our Religious Zionist voice is heard. An authentic Torah voice of integration and unity: integration between Judaism and Zionism; Torah learning and army service; between Torah u’Madda; and balancing Israel and Diaspora needs.
All Jewish American residents who are 18 (by June 30, 2025) can vote. There is a voter registration fee of $5.00. Click here to register and vote. Please share this link with your family and friends.
The deadline is on Sunday, May 4, so if you have not voted yet, make sure to do so this weekend!
Rabbi Michael Davies
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!
Kiddush: Volunteers wanted to help with Kiddush - preparation, set up, and clean up! Please contact Yaakov Linder to get involved.
SOI Gala: We are looking for volunteers to help with all aspects of the SOI Gala. Please reach out to Ilana Weiss, Avital Zeffren, or Yaeli Sokolic to get involved.
Do you enjoy small fix-it projects or just love helping out? We’re looking for friendly hands to assist with minor repairs, like sealing doors and patching up little gaps. No special skills needed! Just a willingness to pitch in and help make a difference! If you’d like to help, please reach out to Dan Malamud or Oriel Weinberg. We truly appreciate it!
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!
HUGE thank you to Dan Malamud and Sylvia Levine for their incredible help making Kiddush happen last week.
Thank you to the volunteers who helped with last week's Seudah Shlishit.
Thank you to Bob Belfer, Diane Irwin, Jeff Liss, Avi Sadiky, Steve Klein, Shlomo Aronoff, Debbie Fineberg, Sam Tilonsky and JFed Security Officer Bill DiCola.
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