Newslink for Shabbat Parashat Ki Teitzei (September 5th - September 6th)
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Announcements & Upcoming Events
Kiddush is sponsored in honor of Rabbi Rothman's 90th Birthday.
Seudah Shlishit is sponsored by Duke McCarthy.
Join Us in Giving Back — Blood Drive at SOI:Friday, September 5th, from 12pm to 5pm, Donate in honor of a full and speedy recovery for our dear friend Lynn Jungreis. Your contribution can make a life-saving difference — and show those in need that they’re surrounded by care and support! Click here to schedule an appointment. Be sure to search by zip code (08002) and scroll down to find Congregation Sons of Israel listed among the upcoming drives.
Rabbi Rothman's 90th Birthday Kiddush: With gratitude to Hashem, Congregation Sons of Israel will host a grand Kiddush on Shabbat, September 6th 2025, celebrating Rabbi Bernard Rothman’s 90th birthday. Rabbi Rothman and his family will be back in Cherry Hill that Shabbat as we recognize and show our appreciation for Rabbi Rothman's decades of love, leadership and devotion to his congregation and to all of the South Jersey Jewish community. Click here if you want to donate in Rabbi Rothman's honor or send a message to Rabbi Rothman in honor of his birthday. There will be a tribute to Rabbi Rothman at the end of davening in the Main Sanctuary. Please Note: Kiddush will be made in the Main Sanctuary following the tribute.In addition, due to the Kiddush this week and expected space constraints please park ALL strollers outside the shul.
Gemara Shiur with Jeff Schwartz: Shabbat afternoon in the SOI Chapel 80 minutes before Mincha. Come join for an in depth study of Talmud.
Simanim & Soulfood - Women's Rosh Hashanah Event: Sunday, September 7, 7:00pm-9:00pm at the Belfer's home - 16 Isaac Lane. Prepare for Rosh Hashanah with delicious Simanim themed foods, recipes and words of Torah from Ora Davies. Registration is now closed.
New for Elul: 30-Day Teshuvah Challenge with the Rambam: This Elul, building on the popularity of the Kedushah Challenge leading up to Shavuot, join us for a unique 30-day journey through the Rambam’s Hilchot Teshuvah, with short daily insights and practical challenges to help us awaken our hearts and draw closer to HaShem. The program began on Monday, August 25th. Daily posts will be shared via WhatsApp. To participate, click here.
Rabbi Kelemen's Inner Circle: Join SOI's very own Mussar Vaad, studying Rav Shlomo Wolbe's Alei Shor and working on improving ourselves. Monday evenings at 8pm. Video presentation with Rabbi Kelemen on September 8th. Session with Rabbi Davies is on September 15th.
Semichas Chaver Program:Wednesday evening, September 10th after Maariv. Studying the laws of Brachot/Blessings, a very practical topic. Come and join this international program!
Announcing-- SOI's First Ever Sukkot Bake Sale! Sign up to cook or bake something. Register here by Sep. 10. Ordering form will be sent out by September 17!
Newcomer Kiddush: Welcoming Our Newest Neighbors! Join us for a special Newcomer Kiddush on Shabbat, September 13th, following Davening. Let’s come together to celebrate those who’ve joined our community this year. Click here to sponsor.
Birthdays in the Park: Shabbat, September 13th in Ivy Park celebrating June, July, August, and September Birthdays. Click here to have your child's birthday announced! Preschool Rosh Hashanah Craft & Play: Bring your child for a fun Rosh Hashana-themed craft and play session on Sunday, September 14th, from 10:15 to 11:15 am at Sons of Israel. $2.00 per child. Registration is required! For children ages 3-4. Must be accompanied by an adult. Click here to register.
Kids Holla 4 Challah with Ora Davies: Make sweet round Challah with Ora Davies on Sunday, September 14th from 10:00am-11:30am, as we get ready for Rosh Hashanah! Every child goes home with a small challah to bake. Fit for grades K - 5th. Middle schoolers are invited to come and help! Click here to register.
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.
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 Eli Scheller entitled "Don't Give Up!" about the true meaning of failure.
[...] According to one opinion in the Gemara the case of the "rebellious son" never happened and never will happen, since in practice the detailed requirements derived from the verses are never fulfilled.(Sanhedrin 71a) If so, why did God find it necessary to place this portion in the Torah?
The death penalty imposed on the rebellious son is not because of the gravity of his sins, but because his behavior demonstrates that he will degenerate into a monstrous human being for whom there is no hope. The Torah is teaching us that a person for whom there is no hope will never exist. If you were created, and you exist, then you can become great!
The problem is that we may fall and convince ourselves that we are failures. If we try something a few times and it doesn't go, we then believe that we can't be successful. But the truth is the exact opposite. King Solomon wrote, "A righteous person falls seven times, yet rises again." (Mishlei 24:16) The uninformed assume the meaning to be that greatness can be achieved despite experiencing an occasional stumble; however, the wise know that the verse's intention is to instruct us that the very path to greatness is solely attained by stumbling and then rising.(Rabbi Yitzchak Hutner, Pachad Yitzchak, Michtavim 128) Stumbling is not a sign of failure but rather an opportunity for greatness. [...]
Thomas Edison [...] failed to refine the light bulb (one of the few things he merely refined but did not invent) so many times that it took him 10,000 attempts to perfect it! However, rather than accepting failure 9,999 times he is quoted as saying, "I have not failed. I have just found 9,999 ways that do not work." In his mind failure was simply another stepping stone on the road to success. 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.
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**
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 .
Mikvah Ohel Leah's annual Elul fundraiser is underway. Through the generous contributions of the members of our community we are able to maintain a beautiful mikvah and strenghten the observance of Taharat Hamishpacha in our community. We are so grateful for your continued support. Thank you and tizku lmitzvot!
After many long months of discussion, last week the township updated the crosswalk near the Sons of Israel campus across Cooper Landing Road to improve the safety of that crossing, specifically on Shabbat mornings and Chagim. While during the week the crosswalk lights will only flash when the button is pushed, the lights are set to flash from 8-10am and 11:30am-1pm on the mornings of Shabbat and Chagim. We are so grateful to the Mayor and the township for helping increase the safety of our community members!
Member Account Statements
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We extend our sincere appreciation to the many members who have already fulfilled their obligations. For those with an outstanding balance, we kindly request that payment arrangements be completed as soon as possible to help us maintain the programs and services that benefit our entire community.
Volunteers Wanted!
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.
Book Repairs A big thank you to Sylvia Levine for repairing all the books. Please continue to place any books that need repairs into the designated box located in the Sanctuary.
Thank you to Aharon Yeres, Avi Rynderman, Baila Silverman, Andy Rauer, Noah Botwinick, Chemmie Sokolic, Sam Tilonsky and JFED Security Officer Paul Lovern.
Thank you to Security Officer Paul Lovern for filling in for Security Officer Bill DiCola while Bill was on vacation.
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