Newslink for Shabbat Parashat Eikev (August 15th - August 16th)
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Announcements & Upcoming Events
Kiddush is sponsored by the Pells In honor of the birth of thier beautiful daughter, may she grow to Torah, Chuppah, U'Maasim Tovim!
Seudah Shlishit is co-sponsored by Sandy Crass in loving memory of Shmuel Barrel ben David, marking his first yahrzeit. And co-sponsored by students of Rabbi Hollander from the Hashkama Minyan. Summer Women's Shiur Series: Shabbat afternoon at 5:30pm.Open to all women in the community! August 16th given & hosted by Tova Kurlansik - 404 Washington Ave. For more information reach out to Suzie Lubin or Yehudeet Gore.
Gemara Shiur with Jeff Schwartz: Shabbat afternoon in the SOI Chapel 80 minutes before Mincha. Come join for an in depth study of Talmud.
Vintage BBQ: Sunday, August 17th at 6:00pm hosted by Jack & Yaffa Fuchs. Registration for this event is now closed. For more information email donnamoskowitz1@gmail.com.
Semichas Chaver Program: Wednesday evening, August 20th after Maariv. Studying the laws of Brachot/Blessings, a very practical topic. Come and join this international program!
Save the Date: Mezuzos & Tefillin Check! Join us at Congregation Sons of Israel for a our annual Mezuzos & Tefillin Check fromMonday, August 25th to Friday, August 29th with certified Sofer, Rabbi Yaakov Nachum Long. New Mezuzos and Tefillin will also be available for purchase. For more information or to reserve your spot, contact Chanan Avraham Baratz via call or text at (856) 870-3333 or emailchsofersignup@gmail.com We're working on a new SOI cookbook! Contact Avital Zeffren to get involved.
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.
Rabbi Kelemen's Inner Circle: Sessions will resume on August 25th.
Shabbat, August 16: Eikev (Av 22) 8:00am 8AM Minyan 8:30am Sephardic Minyan 9:00am Main Sanctuary Minyan 9:38am Latest Shema 10:00am Youth Groups 10:30am Tot Shabbat 5:30pm Summer Women's Shiur 6:00pm Gemara Shiur 7:20pm Mincha 7:20pm Teen Minyan 7:45pm Seudah Shlishit 8:35pm Maariv 8:39pm Havdalah
Sunday, August 17 (Av 23) 7:00am Shacharit 8:00am Shacharit 6:00pm Vintage BBQ at the Fuchs home. 7:30pm 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 Chief Rabbi Warren Goldstein entitled "What Does It Mean To Pray?" sharing some deep ideas about the significance and meaning of Tefillah.The full article can be found here - https://aish.com/551808001/. This week's parsha calls on us to serve God "with all your heart" ( Devarim 11:13). The Gemara ( Taanit 2a ) explains this "service of the heart" to be referring to prayer. […] But what exactly is "service of the heart?" Where does that come in?
At its essence, prayer is about cultivating an emotional connection – a real relationship – with God. If done right, prayer can be a direct encounter with the Divine. […] Rabbi Samson Raphael Hirsch explains the origin of the Hebrew word for prayer, tefillah, is lehitpallel, which means to self-reflect. The silence of prayer allows us to do exactly that in the presence of God.
[… D]uring these deep, intimate, emotional moments, we praise God and give thanks to Him, but most importantly, we make ourselves vulnerable to Him. […] The Maharal says that through prayer, we make the declaration that we are completely dependent on God for our needs. He explains that this is why prayer is called "service". We are God's servants in the sense that our welfare is entirely in His hands. And during prayer, we turn to Him for help and support, with the faith that whatever the outcome, it is ultimately for our good, and a pure expression of His love.
Rav Moshe Feinstein (OC 2:24) says turning to God in times of need and distress is the ultimate expression of faith. It's a recognition that nothing in this world can happen without God's blessing; that whatever effort we put in, the result is entirely dependent on God's will. When we pray for the recovery of someone who is sick, or for the success of a new business venture, we do so mindful of the fact that the doctors and the medicines, the business models and strategic planning, are merely the instruments through which God works. Our entire existence is in the hands of the One who loves us and wants only what's best for us.
Prayer is a deep emotional and spiritual experience. It's the entire basis of our relationship with God. This is why our sages guide us and implore us not to treat prayer as a burdensome duty, as something to be discharged. As the Mishna in Pirkei Avot says: "Do not make your prayer fixed, rather mercy and supplication before God."" (2:13) Because we pray three times a day and it's a set formula from a set prayer book, we can start seeing it as something perfunctory, something we do because we feel obliged to. But the Mishna is telling us that prayer needs to be real and raw and heartfelt, and not just something we do as a matter of course. It has to be a service of the heart. Passionate prayer – true service of the heart – brings us close to our Creator. It nourishes us spiritually and emotionally. It has the power to inspire and invigorate every aspect of our lives. […]
What seats are included in my membership? Family Membership - Two seats are included in your membership Single Membership - One Seat is included in your membership Members have reduced rates for seats for their children and additional guests. Associate Members - Reduced fee for seats
**Arrangements for membership dues payment must be made in advance of reserving seats**
Sign up by August 26 if you want to request the seat where you sat in past years. All seating requests are subject to approval. After August 26th, your request for your "regular seat" may not be honored.
All seats will be assigned and will be your seat for both Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.
Those interesed in attending the Vasikin minyan or Sephardic Minyan should note this in the "additional information" portion of the form. For information about the Vasikin minyan, please contact Aaron Greenberg at ahgreenberg@gmail.com and for the Sephardic minyan, please contact Hoosh Sadiky at hsadiky2@gmail.com .
Chulent Fund - We are at 51% Chulent at our weekly kiddish has become a valued and appreciated aspect of kiddush 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. Add your name to the growing list by becoming a sponsor today!
Thank you to everyone who has contributed so far: Noah & Madi Botwinick, Harvey & Sharon Chaitoff, Sandy Crass, Daniel & Michal Drabkin, Daniel & Rory Eisenstein, Ronald Ellis, Alan Friedman, Nimrod & Dana Gal, Sidney & Shari Goldberg, Yoni & Michelle Goldstein, Oze & Maetal Henig, Evan & Kimberly Hershenson, Karen & Marc Hess, Adam & Alison Kaye, Dovid Schwartz & Anna Kerzner, Eric & Rachel Klein, Steven & Rachel Klein, Steven & Karine Koloski, Raphael & Tovah Kurlansik, Avi & Biana Lifschitz, Andrew Linder, Jeffrey & Liz Liss, Raphael Littwin, David and Leia Mendelovitz, Larry & Janet Miller, Steve Nunez & Shana Sokolic, Kenneth & Alise Panitch, Alexis & Zachary Pells, Matti & Rachel Rosenberg, Avi Rynderman & Baila Silverman, Avi & Aliza Sadiky, Hooshang & Lea Alvo Sadiky, Charles Weg & Shari Solomon, Yehuda & Sloane Stuchins, Karen & Richard Sullivan Sabra Hess & Shealtiel Weinberg, Jeffrey & Ilana Weiss, Nate & Tamar Wiener, Yoni Berliant & Chani Wiesman, Ron & Sarah Zanger, Avital & Marc Zeffren, Isabella and Joseph Zummo,
Kiddush: Volunteers wanted to help with Kiddush - preparation, set up, and clean up! Please contact Yaakov Linder to get involved.
Thank you to 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 Jenni and Dore Provda, Neely and Elon Elisha, Vicky and Mayer Miltz, Sabra and TL Weinberg, and Rachel and Eric Klein for the wonderful ice coffee enhancement to our weekly summer Kiddush!
Shabbos Water Thank you to Tovah & Rafi Kurlansik for sponsoring water this Shabbat
Mazel tov to Zach & Alexis Pells, and older siblings, Eliezer and Eliana on the birth of a baby girl!
Thank you to Aharon Yeres, Oriel Weinberg, Jeff Liss, Brittany Yeres, Shari Solomon, Shlomo Aronoff, Debbie Fineberg, Sam Tilonsky and JFed Security Officer Paul Lovern for providing security on Shabbos.
Medication in shul? Please be careful! Recently an Episode-Pen was taken from a stroller in the social hall, investigated and then left in the Ladies room by an unknown individual. Thank goodness this unknown individual wasn’t able to inject themselves and potentially have a life threatening incident.
If, for any reason, you need to bring any medication to shul for any reason, please make sure it is kept in a safe place away from curious eyes and hands. Thank you for helping keep our congregation safe.
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