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Weekly Message 3 Thoughts on the Parsha from Rabbi Sholom D. Lipskar
Celebrating Shabbos 4-5 Schedules, classes, articles and more... Everything you need for an “Over the Top” Shabbos experience Community Happenings 6-7 Sharing with your Shul Family
A Time to Pray 8 Check out all the davening schedules and locations throughout the week Inspiration, Insights & Ideas 9-14 Bringing Torah lessons to LIFE
Get The Picture 15-22 The full scoop on all the great events around town
The ABC’s of Aleph 23 Serving Jews in institutional and limited environments.
French Connection 24
Latin Link 25 In a woman’s world Issues of relevance to the Jewish woman 26
Networking Effective Advertising 27-28 Numbers To Know Contacts at The Shul 29 Daily Study A complete guide to all classes and courses offered at 30 The Shul
Get The Picture 31-32 The full scoop on all the great events around town
Quotable Quote
Refraining from indulging in the pleasures of this world
Hayom Yom Thoughts on the Parsha from Rabbi Sholom D. Lipskar
Shabbos Parshas Vayeira n this week’s Torah reading we nonetheless we recognize today that when one behaves in a certain manner, especially a proper holy manner, his speech is different Ipatriarchs, Abraham and Isaac. and his thoughts are different. It is action that is most critical and They each began their journey through life in different ways and connected together at the birth of our lives, from how to eat, sleep, dress, conduct business, interact with others etc. There is no part of life that is not directly addressed The process in which Abraham disproportionate exceptional contribution to civilization. chose Almighty G-d, forming the genesis of the Nation of Israel - the period of intellectual search, inquiry, cut it and does not insure those blessings that G-d gave to Abraham that are an inheritance to his children. It is how we live behaviorly Monotheism. As every effect requires a cause, especially such a that is the most critical and fundamental aspect and strength of the sophisticated effect as our massive universe, he was convinced that there is a Master to this universe, a Creator of our world and G-d bless you and have a great Shabbos and good week. Conductor to the Orchestra of the planetary and natural symphony. This process lasted from the age of three until the age of 52. Have a good Shabbos and a wonderful week.
awareness to everyone with whom he came into contact by speaking, promoting and communicating in any way that he could. Only then at the age of 99 came the inviolable, irreversible, conclusive action Rabbi Sholom D. Lipskar of entering into the covenant with G-d through circumcision. The human natural process of commitment and behavior is to To Our Dear Community Members, something should be done, leading into a process of conversation, Baruch Hashem. We want to always on that which we have concluded. maintain contact with you! When you celebrate one of life’s passages or any then do it. That is the natural human approach. joyful event, we would like to be aware so we can The journey of Isaac began completely in the opposite direction. His wish you a mazel tov. When you confront an unsettling time of sadness, we wish to offer our help. The at 8 days old when his mind could not yet contemplate nor Shul organizes meals (for families with newborns rationalize. After that came communication and speech, as Abraham and for shiva homes), visits to hospital patients, would teach him the way of life as directed by his understanding and offers multi-faceted community activities. of G-d’s directives, as our Torah teaches when a child begins to We care about you and want to know what’s going speak his father teaches him the words, “Torah was commanded on in the lives of our Shul family members. then, when the child’s mind is more developed, does he begin to Please share your news with us! contemplate upon those actions and behaviors that give him the Call Stacy at The Shul 305-868-1411 ext. 313
3 Celebrating Shabbos with our Youth Everything you need for an “Over the Top” Shabbos experience Torah Quiz
Morah Malkie’s Yakira Leah’s Tot Shabbat Aleph Wonder Girls Ages: 1 - 3 Ages: 4 - 6 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Montessori Classrooom 2 Questions: classrooom 2 1. What were the three angels who visited Avraham Avinu disguised as and why? Bereishis Rabbah)
2. Which city in Eretz Yisrael had volcanoes and earthquakes for 25 years in order to shake the people into doing Teshuvah? (Bereishis Rabbah)
3. Where did Avraham tell Sarah that he wished to take Yitzchak, Itty’s Rochelle’s even though he was really heading for the site of the Akeidah? Pre Tween Girls Tween Girls (Midrash Tanchuma) Grades: 2nd - 5th Grades: 6th - 8th Answers for Last Week: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 10:30 am - 12:00 pm 1. Avraham was imprisoned in Kuta and Kardo for ten years. In those days, the people were steeped in idolatry until Avraham debated Classrooom 1 with them and demolished all their theories. However, so foolish were they that they punished Avraham, the one who spoke the truth. (Seder Hadoros)
2. If triplets are born Friday evening at twilight time, the baby born right before sunset has his Bris Milah on the following Friday, the one born after dark has his Bris Milah on Shabbos, and the middle one born during Bein Hashemashos must wait until Sunday. (Mishnah Shabbos 19:5) Mendel’s Sholom’s Junior Boys Hebrew School 3. Avraham didn’t want to leave his home town so that people Ages: 4 - 8 Grades: 4th - 8th shouldn’t suspect him of neglecting to do Kibud Av by taking care of his father. So HaShem told him, “Don’t worry: you are now exempt 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Rabbah 37:7) Montessori 3
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4 Celebrating Shabbos Everything you need for an “Over the Top” Shabbos experience
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Candle lighting 6:22 p.m. Mincha / Kabbalas Shabbos 6:25 p.m. Shalosh Seudos This Week: Shabbos Day Hashkama Minyan 7:15 a.m. Shalosh Seudos this week is available for sponsorship. Tanya / Hayom Yom 9:00 a.m. Shacharis (Morning Services) 9:00 a.m. Children’s Programs 10:00 a.m. Upstairs Minyan 10:30 a.m. 30 Minutes of Tanya: Classroom #1 +/- 12:00 p.m. With Mrs. Vivian Perez (for Women) After Davening Kiddush 12:00 p.m. the caterer for this week’s Daf Yomi 5:25 p.m. kiddush and Shalosh seudos is Men’s Shiur 5:25 p.m. Exectuive Catering Women’s Shiur 5:25 p.m. Shalosh Seudos for Boys 5:25 p.m. Mincha 6:10 p.m. Shabbat Ends / Arvit & Havdalah 7:15 p.m. Weekly Video of The Rebbe kiddushim at The Shul Please help us to provide our weekly Shabbos Kiddush and Sephardic Minyan Friday Evening Shalosh Seudos by becoming a sponsor. Or join the Kiddush Bank Mincha / Kabbalat Shabbat 6:10 p.m. by becoming a Partner ($770 annually ) or Patron ($360 anually) Shabbat Day Shacharit 9:00 a.m. Class: Laws of Shabbat 6:00 p.m. Mincha 6:10 p.m. The following dates are available for sponsorship: Shabbat Ends / Arvit & Havdalah 7:15 p.m. Kiddush Shalosh Seudos Oct 31 Oct 31
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Mazal Tov to Mr. & Mrs. Jerome and Debbie Falic on the birth of a grandson, born to Jenny and Elliot Rimon. May they see him raised to Torah, Chupah and Ma’asim Tovim and have much nachas from him. Mazal Tov also to great-grandmother, Mrs. Nily Falic. Community Happenings Sharing with your Shul Family
Cheshvan Light & Power Thanks To Our Donors Light & Power and Wine for Kiddush & Havdalah for We sincerely thank the following members and supporters of The Shul for donations recieved between 10/20/15 and 10/26/15 the month of Cheshvan is Kindly Sponsored by We apologize for any errors or omissions that we may have made. The Falic Family Mr. & Mrs. Raphael Adouth Mr. & Mrs. Yankie Andrusier In Loving Memory Of Dov ben Chaim HaCohen Z’L Mr. David Aronow Mr. & Mrs. Aviv Kordich Mr. Ariel Barak Mr. & Mrs. Murray Laulicht Rachel bat Benyamin Z’L and Ms. Malca Bassan Mr. & Mrs. Moshe Shlomo Lerman Mr. & Mrs. Miguel Baum Rabbi & Mrs. Mendel Levy Meir ben Benyamin Z’L Dr. & Mrs. Bernard Baumel Mrs. Nina Mack “Those who establish Synagogues for prayer and those who come there to pray, Mr. Leeor Ben-Moshe Sr. Sandy Moskovitz those who provide lights for illumination, wine for kiddush and havdalah, food Mr. & Mrs. Max Benoliel Mr. & Mrs. Richard Moore for the wayfarers and charity for the needy, and all those who occupy themselves Dr. & Mrs. Ivan Berend Dr. & Mrs. Gene Moteles faithfully with communal affairs - may The Holy One, blessed be He, give them their Mr. & Mrs. Allen Berry Mr. & Mrs. Elliot Newman reward, remove them from all sicknesses, heal their entire body, pardon all their Mrs. Genia Bruder Mr. Mordechai Olesky sins, and send blessing and success to all their endeavors, together with all Israel Mr. & Mrs. Salomon Btesh Mrs. Sarah Libke Caplin Mr. & Mrs. Ezzy Rappaport Mr. Arnold Lewis Cohen Mr. & Mrs. Hersh Reich Mrs. Marilyn Cohen Ms. Rivky Rosenberg Refuah Shleimah Ms. Morri Cohen Rabbi & Mrs. Shea Rubinstein If you have a health update on anyone listed please contact The Shul. We would like to keep Mr. & Mrs. Sheldon Cohen Mr. & Mrs. David Schottenstein the listing current and remove names of people who have recovered. Mr. David Egozi Rabbi & Mrs. Simeon Schreiber MEN WOMEN Mr. & Mrs. Maurice Egozi Mr. & Mrs. Peter Schwalbe Avrohom ben Feigel Devorah bas Miriam Dr. & Mrs. Samuel Feldman Mr. & Mrs. Moises (Samuel) Selesky Mordechai David ben Esther Raizel Chaya bas Rachel Mr. & Mrs. Harvey Finkel Mr. & Mrs. Marc Sheridan Yedidya Chaim Raphael ben Elana Zilpah bas Sara Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Gellman Mr. Mikhail Shtanberg Yehuda ben Chaya Sara Elana bas Susana Mr. & Mrs. Aaron Gewirtz Mr. & Mrs. Leon Sragowicz Shimon Yitzchak ben Leah Rochel Fayge bas Chaya Mr. & Mrs. Saul Gilinski Mr. & Mrs. Abe Sreter Roi ben Orly Miriam Leah bas Helen Mr. & Mrs. Aaron Stauber Tzvi Hirsch Chaim ben Guttel Mr. & Mrs. Gabriel Groisman Mr. Elias Sussman Mr. & Mrs. Moishe Hersman Mr. Harold Tripp Community Notice Board: Mr. Irving Hoine Mr. Mordechai Turgel Mr. Malcolm Domeco Mrs. Esther Vlosky The Chayenu & Dvar Malchus publications are available Mr. & Mrs. Menahem Ivcher Mr. & Mrs. Richard Waserstein for sale at the front receptionist. Mr. & Mrs. Meir Izak Mr. & Mrs. Paul Weintraub There is only a limited amount each week and we will Mr. & Mrs. Sergio Zelcer unfortunately not be able to hold books for anyone. First
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7 A Time to Pray Davening schedules and locations throughout the week
Daily Learning Schedule at The Shul
6:20 -6:50 am Derech Mitzvosecha Foundational Chassidic Discourse R’ Zalman Lipskar 7:45 am Daf Yomi R’ Dov Schochet 8:45 am (approx) Halacha Sephardic Custom R’ Shimshon Tzubeli 10:15 - 11:00 am Maamorim Maamor of the Rebbe R’ Shea Rubinstein
Shacharis Minyanim (mon - Fri) Sunday Shacharis Minyanim Main Minyan 6:50 7:30 9:00 Main Minyan 8:00 am 9:00 am Sephardic Minyan 8:00 Sephardic Minyan 9:00 am
Daily Chumash & Tanya after every Minyan Sunday Mincha /Maariv mincha / Maariv Minyanim (mon - Thurs) Minyanim Main Minyan 2:00 pm Early Mincha 5:20 pm 10:00 pm Main Minyan 5:20 pm Sephardic Minyan 5:20 pm Following Late Maariv 10:00 pm
Evening Kolel Schedule - Monday and Thursday 8:45 -9:30 pm
Mon & Thurs 8:45 - 10:00 pm Evening Community Kolel Chavrusah
Halachic Times To our beloved Soldiers in the Israeli Defense Forces, Based on times for November 4 courageously protecting and defending Eretz Yisroel. We pray for you and all of the soldiers safety Alot Hashachar / Dawn 5:21 am and well being daily. Netz Hachamah / Sunrise 6:31 am Michael Shmuel ben Eliezer Eliyahu (Earliest Amidah) Amir Herzel ben Dvora Dorry Latest Shema 9:17 am
Chatzot / Midday 12:04 pm Earliest Mincha 12:31 pm Plag HaMincha 4:27 pm Shekiah / Sunset 5:37 pm (preferable latest time for Mincha) Tzeit Hakochavim / Nightfall 6:06 pm (Earliest preferable Ma’ariv)
Times taken from www.chabad.org Please note that during the week times may vary by a minute or two. If anyone would like to send us the name of a soldier in the IDF we would love to add them. 8 Inspiration, Insights & Ideas Bringing Torah lessons to LIFE! Hayom Yom In the winter of 1942, the sixth Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Yosef Y. Schneersohn, of righteous memory, gave his son- in-law, the future Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, of righteous memory, the task of compiling an anthology of Chasidic aphorisms and customs arranged according to the days of the year. The calendar was entitled Hayom Yom. In describing this work Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak wrote: …”A book that is small in format…but bursting with pearls and diamonds of choicest quality.” “A splendid palace of Chasidism.” True to these words, Hayom Yom has become a beloved classic work and a source of daily spiritual sustenance. Friday - Cheshvan 17 the number of scriptural commandments). Time must be guarded. It is urgent to “accept As (the book of) Pardes quotes Sefer Habahir: that passes, is not just a day but a life’s concern. “Said the attribute of Chessed (kindness) before Days go by; as the Talmud says (Yerushalmi the Holy One Blessed-be-He, Master of the Berachot 1:1), “A day enters and a day departs, Universe, since the days Avram has been on earth, I have not had to perform my task, because My father quoted the Alter Rebbe: A summer day and a winter night are a year. Avraham - a soul clothed in a body, occupying himself with hospitality to strangers as a means Shabbos - Cheshvan 18 of disseminating the idea of G-d in this lowly (At this point there appears in the Hebrew text world - is actually on a higher plane and level emendations of Torah Or on this week’s sedra, than the attribute of kindness of Atzilut. meaningful only in Hebrew. Translator). The complaint (“Said the attribute of Chessed Sunday - Cheshvan 19 envy of Avraham’s service by the attribute of A response of the Alter Rebbe in a yechidus: kindness of Atzilut. Chassidus is Sh’ma Yisrael. The word sh’ma is Tuesday - Cheshvan 21 an acronym of s’u marom eineichem, “Raise your It is the avoda of davening which brings the comprehension of the brain into the emotional Thursday - Cheshvan 16 The Tzemach Tzedek was arrested twenty-two sensitivity of the heart - and (also brings) both times during the Rabbinical conference in of them together into the practical avoda of Petersburg, in 5603 (1843), for opposing the a level beyond intellect, and grasp this itself performing mitzvot with fear-of-Heaven and demands of the government regarding changes intellectually - as the verse concludes, “and see in education, etc. The minister in charge Wednesday - Cheshvan 22 confronted him: “Is this not rebellion against Monday - Cheshvan 20 One of the teachings of the Maggid of Mezritch, heard by the Alter Rebbe when he was in Birth of R. Shalom Dovber in the year which the The Tzemach Tzedek answered: “A rebel against 5524 (1764) until after Pesach 5525 (1765): the government is liable to be punished by (1860). He was named for the Mitteler Rebbe death of the body; a rebel against the Kingdom and half the name of the Tzemach Tzedek’s “I (Anochi) have made the earth, and upon of Heaven is punishable by death of the soul. father. Every year my father delivered a maamar on his birthday, but he did so secretly except loftiest emanations, clothed His blessed Essence Friday - Cheshvan 17 In material matters one should always look at when it coincided with Shabbat. On his last through numerous condensations to give rise he whose situation is lower than one’s own, and birthday here on earth he said the maamar thank the good G-d for His kindness to him. Natata lirei’echa neiss... When he concluded number. Through countless condensations, “I he said to me, “on one’s birthday he should say In spiritual matters one should always look at Chassidus. May G-d give you a gift that you may made this (physical) world and upon it created he who is higher than oneself, and plead with say Chassidus on your birthday, but it should be G-d to grant him the intelligence to learn from and barati is the end-purpose of man. (Barati, “I the other, and the ability and strength to rise this to happen. higher. 9 Inspiration, Insights & Ideas Bringing Torah lessons to LIFE!
Parshah Messages Vision and Revelation commandment, thereby enabling him to reach A Very Strange Commandment Based on Likkutei Sichos, Vol. X, pp. 50-54 By Yaakov Paley he Torah portion Vayeira, the Hebrew word Moreover, performing the mitzvah of They shake their heads and fume: How could for revelation, begins by stating that “G-d circumcision also had the effect of wholly Abraham have been so eager to obey G-d’s Trevealed Himself to him [Avraham] in the nullifying Avraham and uniting him with G-d, for command to kill his own son in cold blood? the commandment of circumcision possesses Taking a human life is an absolute no-no. So Avraham’s circumcision, he could only encounter a quality possessed by no other mitzvah - it is what if G-d commanded him--that’s no excuse! performed upon the person’s body itself, so that We cannot allow religion to trump life. Murder vision. After his circumcision, he attained such a is murder. lofty state that G-d clearly revealed Himself to him - vayeira. Mr. Abraham may deserve a Nobel Prize for Thus, the level of Avraham’s service prior to extreme philanthropy and hospitality under Clearly, it was the act of circumcision that the mitzvah of circumcision was similar to the most trying circumstances. He may deserve brought about this radical change in Avraham, applause for the brave rescue of innocents from so that he became able to see G-d Himself. What limited. Only after he acted in response to the expansionistic aggression of a tyrannical was it about circumcision that brought about the commandment to circumcise himself did empire. For his legendary honesty, charity, and this transformation? his undying campaign against immorality and accomplished through and empowered by the idolatry, Abraham is a commendable fellow, The difference in the spiritual quality of limitless force of the Divine. indeed. But none of this excuses his willingness Avraham before and after his circumcision will to obey to G-d’s instruction to kill his son! be understood by considering the explanation This is also why Avraham’s level prior to provided by Chassidus regarding the difference So goes their argument. Are they missing between Hebrew and other languages, which is for it was similar to man-made bricks. With something? likened to the difference between stones and circumcision, however, Avraham attained bricks. Vayeira, the Hebrew word for revelation, similar If our utmost goal is the preservation of human life, even at the expense of disobeying an explicit The basic difference between these two and personal command from our Creator, then materials lies in the fact that stones are a Before Avraham was circumcised, i.e., before he who or what are we worshiping? The human heavenly creation while bricks are created by reached total unity with G-dliness, he was only being, of course! Our absolute obedience has man. The same difference exists in languages, able to view G-d through the veil of a vision, been sworn to ourselves, our mind and emotions. and in the letters and words from whence while afterwards, he was able to view a clear If we ignore G-d’s direct instruction because we and lucid revelation of Essence. decide that His command is unacceptable, then our own decisions rule. The Hebrew letters, the letters of the Torah, As “the deeds of our forefathers serve as a are heavenly - likened to stones, for the Torah Now, perhaps that doesn’t sound too bad. But itself is of Divine origin. However, the letters and here for us all: ideas are given to evolving and devolving. What words of other languages are compared to bricks, happens when our reason dictates that in certain places it would be the height of compassion, until he performed the mitzvah of circumcision, people got together and agreed that particular to an individual or the rest of society, to end a so too are we to know that we must never be words would convey certain meanings. human’s life? Euthanasia, capital punishment, service, but must always attempt to reach The difference in Avraham before and after his G-d’s instructions or should we obey our own higher; even when one apprehends G-dliness, it circumcision will be understood accordingly. inner gods? Until G-d commanded Avraham to perform the mitzvah of circumcision, all of Avraham’s service Let’s say we chose the latter. Our own feelings On the other hand, we are assured that when was entirely self-motivated, without command are now deciding who should live and who a person serves as best he can with his own - and thus empowerment - from Above. As such, should die, when taking a life is unforgivable power, he will ultimately receive the most lofty his service was necessarily limited, for a created murder and when it is just and compassionate. degrees of revelation - up to and including the being can only reach so high. supreme revelation of vayeira. What’s wrong with that? Once G-d commanded Avraham to circumcise himself, he was empowered from Above Well, what if we decide or are convinced that with the ability to unite with the Almighty it is just and necessary to take the lives of through the performance of a boundless G-dly our universe? Not too long ago, a few million 10 Inspiration, Insights & Ideas Bringing Torah lessons to LIFE!
say the least), but if G-d can be ignored in one took only a few years to reach that conclusion. area, He can be ignored in others areas too, and Halacha of The Week the world eventually reverts to chaos. By Rabbi Dov Schochet Possibly a few million minds currently entertain And what was the end of the story? “G-d said: Preparation for Prayer Are they being unreasonable or barbaric? They Do not lay a hand on the lad; do not harm don’t think so. Their reasoning tells them they him at all! For now I know that you are a G-d are acting in the interest of mankind. In short, we cannot rely on our own rationale or or harming the innocent, but it was an eternal emotions to guarantee the correct decisions in such matters. For that very reason, our Creator obedience. Sinai: “I made you, and My instructions are In return, the descendants of Abraham and in your best interest. I know, ‘cause I read the Isaac--who apart from receiving an expanded n this week’s Parsha we are shown the nature Manual for the Successful Inhabitation of Planet package of commandments and deals, were of Abraham’s prayer. When G-d informs him also charged at Sinai to continue spreading this Iof the impending destruction of Sodom, legacy to all of mankind--are able to recite the Abraham uses forceful language to intercede on G-d gave mankind seven universal laws which portion from Genesis that recounts the story of their behalf. One of the reasons that G-d felt the guarantee our survival and success. They involve Isaac’s binding in their daily morning prayers, need to inform Abraham, was the fact that he interactions between us and Him, each other, served as the beacon of monotheism. Therefore, and our environment. The prohibitions against Abraham our father suppressed his compassion he needed to have the ability to understand and thievery, murder, and adultery all introduce for his only son to do Your will with his whole accept the divine justice, to teach and promote a respect for human life and property. The heart, so may Your compassion suppress Your it to the world. prohibition of cruelty to animals implies care wrath against us; and may Your mercy prevail for all of G-d’s creatures. Establishment of court The sages placed certain restrictions on one’s systems and enforcement agencies provide activities until after they have prayed. One is not We say to G-d: Maybe we’re not matching up to allowed to go to their friend’s house to greet are encouraged and enforced, preventing the Your expectations, but we’re trying. Submitting them before praying. From daybreak until one collapse of society. to a higher authority doesn’t always come easy has prayed, it is a sign of disrespect to Hashem to us thinking and feeling human beings, Y’know. if we go to greet another man before praying to G-d. This is even if one had already recited the ever-rational and ever-compassionate, yet ever- morning blessings, for the primary prayer is the changing, minds, we are told to believe in one 19 benedictions, and until one has recited them G-d Who commanded all seven laws, rendering they cannot go to greet their friend. them unchangeable. One G-d created everything, knows what is best for all He created, and has no G-d tested Abraham However, if one comes across their fellow while rival to challenge His wisdom. The prohibition (Gen 22:1) they are walking to pray, they can greet them of blaspheming G-d instills a respect for Him without using the normal term of Shalom. and His seven basic laws. G-d tests us in order to bring our esssential Shalom is considered to be a name of G-d and therefore improper to use before prayer. Rather Much as we love human life, we do not worship soul-powers to the fore. Life in general it. Our G-d-given gifts of intellect and emotion - the very descent of the soul into this morning of the Master is good. By changing the bow before their Creator. So, as Abraham weaned world - is such a test. Before descending regular salutation, one is reminded that they ancient peoples off thievery and thuggery, he into this world, the soul relates to G-d have not yet prayed, and will make sure to do so explained that these actions were not only an within the limits of reason. But when the without delaying. offense to mankind; they were an offense to G-d. soul is encased in a physical body, which is by nature antagonistic to spirituality, it One cannot tend to their affairs before prayer. must summon its innermost strength to There is a lenient opinion which allows tending remain faithful to G-d despite its daily to one’s affairs after they recite the morning the face of his entire life’s efforts to eradicate trails and tribulations. With this newfound blessings. However, it is not proper to follow dedication to G-d, the soul comes to this opinion. One should also not travel before however, it actually highlighted the underlying apprehend and appreciate G-d in a much praying, unless they are leaving with a group and indispensable backbone of all of the more profound and intimiate way. which will not wait for them. seven laws and all of Abraham’s teachings- -the absolute obedience to G-d’s command, (Sefer Hamaamarim 5700) One may not eat or drink before prayer. This is regardless of its compatibility with human logic actually related to the Biblical verse, “Do not eat 11 Inspiration, Insights & Ideas Bringing Torah lessons to LIFE! mean: do not eat before you pray for your life. All Mendel Dovid’s attempts to gain an Furthermore, it would be considered arrogant Stories With Soul exemption were fruitless. Indeed, he was even to be concerned with our own eating before only hope was the blessing of the Rebbe Rashab, general problem to eat when we have a Mitzva It Once Happened even though it was impossible to imagine to perform, and every morning we have the n 5665 (1905), when war broke out between Mitzva of Shema.) What would happen to his family? What would become of him? It seemed he needed a miracle. Therefore, one is allowed to drink water without Iage of 50 were commanded to report to their any reservations before prayer as it isn’t a food which leads to arrogance. Similarly, the later could to escape the draft, for in those years it procedures, all the draftees were assembled authorities allow for drinking tea and coffee, was impossible to serve in the anti-semitic even with sugar and milk, as these became a normal beverage to drink at the start of the speech, he attempted to enthuse his new troops day, and many cannot properly concentrate until avoid being drafted, despite their mighty efforts. about the great merit that had fortunately come they have their coffee or tea. One of these was Mendel Dovid Gurevich, a to them: to be privileged to defend with their teacher in the city of Valitch and already the lives their dear, beloved mother country. While generally one cannot eat, if it is for illness father of a large family. one is allowed to. This is not only license to take medication before prayer but even to eat if their Mendel Dovid was a chassid of the Rebbe Rashab to go to their respective ways. The general health calls for it. indicated to them that they should remain so as soon as he received his draft notice, he where they were for just a few more moments. Similarly, if one feels that they will not be able hurried off to speak with the Rebbe. He told him He strode into his headquarters, and then quickly to concentrate if they don’t eat before praying, emerged. They could see that he was holding a they are allowed to, in order to pray properly. If it would cause his family, and how distressed piece of paper. The general glanced at the note. one intends on eating a food with the B’racha they all were at the evil that had befallen them. Mezonos (cake), it is proper to say Shema before The Rebbe blessed him and said, “G-d Al-mighty eating. If one feels they cannot have a clear Mendel Dovid began to tremble uncontrollably mind without eating, there is no need to be strict with themselves, and they should eat. In But Mendel Dovid’s agitated heart felt no relief out what could possibly be the reason that the Chabad community, where there is a stress from the Rebbe’s words. “Rebbe, a blessing is not the general was singling him out in front to study Chassidic concepts before praying (in of thousands of soldiers, but couldn’t think of anything. He doubted if it could be good. The Rebbe looked at him intensely, and then prayer we must focus on the awesomeness of Hesitatingly, he stepped forward and presented replied, “A promise I don’t have for you but a G-d) many are lenient to eat before praying as himself. The general merely glanced in his they would not be able to concentrate properly direction and said, “You are discharged. You words. Mendel Dovid refused to be discouraged without some food. and again requested an explicit promise, but the Rebbe merely repeated the same words for a If one is praying alone they may not study frozen in place. before praying. However, one who prays with a third time. Minyan may study in the Shul before prayer, and After a few moments, Mendel Dovid was able to Mendel Dovid took his leave of the Rebbe and may even study at home for there is no concern accept that it wasn’t a wistful dream. It really returned home. He strengthened himself and in this case that the person will be distracted by was true! He was free! “I believed in the Rebbe’s his faith in the Rebbe’s blessing, and tried to their study and forget to pray. be optimistic about the future. Nevertheless, he out for Valitch, “but I never imagined it could felt he had no choice but to make his own plans There are certain activities which the sages come true so quickly or in such an extraordinary for when he would have to appear at the draft forbade a person to engage in from a half hour before the time of Mincha. However those board. restrictions generally do not apply for Shachris. The following Shabbat Menachem Dovid The dreaded day arrived. Mendel Dovid reported Abraham’s prayer for the people of Sodom sponsored a large kiddush at the Chabad shul. He to the draft center. Thousands of new soldiers teaches an important lesson. One must never told them the whole story: how the Rebbe had converged there with him. They passed through despair and ignore the power of prayer. Even repeated his blessing three times in identical a series of medical tests and other examinations, after Hashem explicitly tells him that it must wording, and the wondrous manner in which be destroyed, Abraham continues with multiple he had obtained his speedy release. Everyone determine who would be shipped off to battle arguments to win a reprieve. As this is even for a listened in rapt attention and sincerely shared and who would be assigned non life-threatening wicked city as Sodom, most certainly we must be in the joy of his deliverance. duties at the home front. aware of the potential and power of our prayers. Then, one of the chassidim rose, and offered 12 Inspiration, Insights & Ideas Bringing Torah lessons to LIFE! to shed light on how the Rebbe’s blessing had Rabbi Sholom DovBer visited his grandfather, become enclosed in this particular natural- 20 Cheshvan Rabbi Menachem Mendel of Lubavitch. Upon entering his grandfather’s room, the child burst “used to live in our city. The rented apartment he Birth of Rabbi Sholom DovBer into tears. His teacher in cheder had taught them of Lubavitch (1860) that week’s Torah reading, Vayeira (Genesis 18:1- ago his landlord passed away. The heirs made 22:24), which begins, “And G-d revealed himself to clear their intention to raise the rent. Kazaroff DovBer Schneerson (known by the acronym very much wanted to continue living there, but Himself to me? not to pay any additional money. He approached the year 5621 from creation (1860). the heirs and proposed that if they agreed to not increase his rent, he would repay them in After the passing of his father, Rabbi Shmuel a tzaddik, realizes at the age of 99 that he must a different way. In the upcoming large draft, he of Lubavitch, in 1882, Rabbi Sholom DovBer circumcise himself -- that he must continue to would exercise his powers as a general to obtain assumed the leadership of the movement. perfect himself -- he is worthy that G-d should Over the next 38 years, he wrote and delivered some 2,000 maamarim (discourses of Chassidic The Rebbe must have told this story dozens of “His new landlords accepted this unusual offer, teaching) including the famed hemshechim times. The story, followed by a discussion of the and Kazaroff continued to live in the apartment (serialized discourses) which contain his profound manifold meanings and lessons the Rebbe saw for the same sum. About a month ago, however, analytical treatment of Chabad Chassidism. in it, was a regular feature of the farbrengens he moved out. Since war had erupted, he was In 1897, he established the Tomchei Temimim (Chassidic gatherings) he held each year on the forced to leave Valitch and relocate nearer to anniversary of Rabbi Sholom DovBer’s birthday, the front. In the meantime, he was appointed the which often falls (as it does this year) on the general in charge of the draft, and it seems he Shabbat on which Vayeira -- which begins with didn’t forget his promise. He must have perused mystical) of Torah into a cohesive, living whole; the account of G-d’s revealing Himself to Abraham it was this unique form of education and Torah following Abraham’s circumcision at age 99 -- is read. learned, inspired and devoted torchbearers who, in the decades to come, would literally give their I think I know why the Rebbe liked this story so Moshiach much. The child’s question and the grandfather’s explanation express two extremes, whose contrast and synthesis are a hallmark of the The Talmud (Sanhedrin 92b) Lubavitch from the advancing WWI front and Rebbe’s approach to life. states: “This world exists for 6,000 settled in Rostov-on-Don in southern Russia. In years, and then one of desolation.” Rabbi Sholom Dovber of Lubavitch on under the leadership of his son and successor, attain a consummate vision of the Truth of Truths explains: “’One of desolation’ means Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Schneerson -- against the new Communist regime’s efforts to destroy the -- is the ultimate goal of every spiritual quest. It is that in the 7th millennium it will be a goal that takes the greatest of the great at least desolate and empty from physicality.” in Rostov in 1920. a lifetime to achieve. Yet here is a child -- a very The physical aspect of the world will special child, but one who nonetheless is still at pass away, but the Divine vitality ******** the very beginning of his spiritual journey -- who within it will continue to exist and is disturbed, to the point of tears, by the fact that he has not yet attained this goal! in fact be elevated. The Rebbe Want It All continues, “In truth what is stated By Yanki Tauber And on the other hand, we have a man who has 99 years of the most extraordinary spiritual ‘one millennium of desolation’ is here’s a story the Lubavitcher Rebbe liked not really disappearance, but rather achievements behind him, who recognizes that he is still not perfect -- that he must continue to elevation to a higher level, and all T99-year-old man. The child was Rabbi change, grow and improve himself. that will be lost is the physicality. Sholom DovBer Schneerson, born on the 20th of This does not mean that they will be The Rebbe saw these two prototypes not as Lubavitcher Rebbe from 1882 until his passing in 1920. The 99-year-old man lived 36 centuries and indispensable to each other. To strive for the existence now is unchanging,” for the earlier; his name was Abraham and he was the ultimate, yet never feel that one has arrived. To truth of the world endures eternally. have huge aspirations, yet remain humble and unassuming. To say: I want to, and can, do it all (Moshiachindepth.wordpress.com) The story goes like this: -- yet, no matter how much one has done, to know that there is still more to do. 13 Inspiration, Insights & Ideas Bringing Torah lessons to LIFE!
Did The Free World Go Insane, published information. Make people aware of the fact that handlers with ulterior motives may manipulate the information and What Can We Do about It? Unfortunately, the corrections, if accepted, are that they read or see in selective media outlets. published late when they are not relevant any Radical Islam is surging out of more, and are buried in a way that keep most Expose those who deliver inaccurate and control across the world - what can people from seeing them. manipulated information. you do to stop it? The manipulation of stories and the staging of Let people understand that should the villains Dr. Shmuel Katz confrontation has become an art, perpetrated win, they and their families will have serious With the dangerous waves of out of control, by trained men, women and children, and often personal consequences. wicked, radical Islam in the Middle East, in Europe, has an effective impact on the oblivious, who Should terrorist be caught causing trouble, they in the USA and elsewhere, there is no meaningful believe that what they see is the truth, and as a should be prosecuted, lose any government outrage and protest among the politicians, the consequence may stimulate the expected rage. media, the intellectuals and others. Despite the fact that the condition of the victims. One has to be only partially awake to realize that Arab population continuously improved as the Any person caught inciting to violence should be agenda all over the world. But for some reason, in comparison to the condition of the Arab should have to pay damages to their victims. most people are oblivious to this major danger to population in the neighboring countries, the Arab Parents of minors should be held responsible themselves - or maybe they just do not care. population was continuously incited against the to the actions of their minor children, criminally We do not have to look very far. The relevant information is readily available on various Economic improvements to the conditions of outlets. But it is not at all simple to weed out the Arabs in Israel did not bring to peace, as damages to the victims. the propaganda from the real facts and the truth. the extensive corruption of the Arab Palestinian Serious attempt should be made to share There is a major industry of deception, promoted leadership and the ongoing incitement of the relevant factual information that will debunk the by the villains to advance their self-serving Arab population caused more suffering to the messages of propaganda and incitement. agendas, using lies and creative editing to deceive their audience. They encourage rage and self- The recent wave of terrorists attacking innocent Factual information should be disseminated destructive practices, totally ignoring the welfare Israeli citizens is a classical example of inciting to expose the corruption of the wicked self- of the people whom they exploit. The classic and exploiting the oblivious Arabs in Israel. example is the abuse of the Arab Palestinian Therefore, a serious effort to educate for peace their malicious manipulation of their oblivious population by their wicked self-serving leaders may help improve the future of the majority of followers. from Hamas and the PA. the population. Make a serious effort to educate the population On one hand, the villains incite their radical In general terms, people must understand that at large, about the truth and the facts as they followers to act on their behalf, and on the other they personally have a vested interest in working relate to the Extended Middle East and its effect for peace and reconciliation, due to the fact that on the free world. to take actions and positions, even if they will become harmful to themselves, should the Let people understand that irrational “political Arabs and all other people from all religions villains prevail. suffering terrible, inhumane exploitation. Radical Muslims into all segments of our society, If you listen to what the radical Muslims are One of the techniques used to limit the and will have a negative effect on the future of telling their own people you will get a lot of effectiveness of the reporting and the relevant information about their real intentions. condemnation of the actions of the radical When journalists and other public speakers Should governments be involved in incitement, misrepresent the facts to serve the radicals by Implementation of this concept is tying the hands subversion, and indiscriminate support to promoting their agenda, they are ignoring the of those who may share the dangers looming on terrorism, they should be put on notice and suffer fact that even journalists may become the victims our society and on presenting an impressive incremental economical sanctions and threat of of these wicked leaders. report about the real dangers that we may face real military confrontation. should the villains prevail. People with wishful The practice of manipulating the titles, pictures thinking will give in to the villains, hoping for There should be a serious scrutiny of leadership and content of the articles, by journalists, who are peace and reconciliation, but unfortunately, the positions at the UN, in order to prevent self- trying to present a certain point of view, ignoring end result will be only more control in the wrong serving villains from getting positions of power the proper information and the proper context, is hands. at this institution, using all means necessary. being exposed by various organizations - such as Honest Reporting and CAMERA - which several So what can we do? times has been able to force corrections to the 14 Get the Picture The full scoop on all the great events and classes around town
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Vivre avec la paracha Si c’est réel, pourquoi ne le Avant qu’Abraham ne se circoncise, il n’était pas récompense qu’il reçut pour avoir courageusement un « récipient » pour la révélation divine. Le choisi de se circoncire à un âge avancé. Dès lors, voit-on pas? spirituel et le matériel ne pouvaient pas fusionner pourquoi ne pouvons-nous percevoir D.ieu comme La profonde question d’un jeune Rabbi harmonieusement. Mais, dès qu’il fut circoncis, « Abraham le put ? Basé sur les enseignements du Rabbi de D.ieu lui apparut ». La révélation divine n’était plus Loubavitch de nature à troubler sa sérénité. Rabbi Mena’hem Mendel expliqua doucement : Certes, nous avons tous reçu les mêmes sublimes Et D.ieu lui Qui est « lui » ? niveaux de divinité que ceux qu’Abraham reçut et apparut dans les intériorisa en ce jour décisif. Mais pour percevoir plaines de Mamré Il est intéressant de noter que le verset ne dit pas « cette révélation, il nous faut nous-mêmes être » – Genèse 18, 1 apparut… » méritants. Nous pouvons hériter d’un cadeau, mais C’était le troisième jour après qu’Abraham À la lecture de ce verset, il nous faut comprendre peut pas venir de quelqu’un d’autre : cela, il nous fut entré dans une qu’en tant que descendant d’Abraham, en tant faut l’accomplir nous-mêmes. alliance éternelle qu’individu ayant été introduit dans « l’Alliance avec D.ieu. A l’âge de notre Père Abraham »,1 chacun de nous est un Aspirer à voir de quatre-vingt-dix- héritier de tout son patrimoine spirituel, y compris La conscience que chacun d’entre nous a été et est neuf ans, à la requête du fait que D.ieu se révèle à « lui » le jour de sa l’objet de cette extraordinaire révélation engendre de D.ieu, Abraham s’était lui-même circoncis. circoncision tout comme Il se révéla à Abraham. une intense aspiration à la voir concrètement – Maintenant, alors qu’il était assis à l’entrée de sa et nous conduit à faire tout ce qui est en notre tente, D.ieu lui apparut. pouvoir pour être dignes de la percevoir. Tout La différence ? Abraham vit concrètement cette particulièrement en incorporant dans nos vies la Certes, D.ieu s’était déjà manifesté dans le passé révélation, contrairement à la plupart d’entre nous. leçon essentielle de la circoncision : à Abraham, mais jamais dans une révélation de cette importance. Le degré de divinité qu’il Créer l’harmonie dans notre vie personnelle entre Le cri d’un jeune garçon le spirituel et le matériel, imprégner notre être perçut ce jour-là dépassa tout ce dont il avait »Le 20 ‘Hechvan, qui tombe toujours à proximité de été témoin dans le passé. Et contrairement à ses tout entier – et le monde autour de nous – de la paracha de Vayéra, est le jour de l’anniversaire sainteté, de Torah et de mitsvot. autres expériences avec la révélation divine, lors du cinquième Rabbi de Loubavitch, Rabbi Chalom desquelles il se sentait envahi par la crainte et DovBer (1860-1920). Alors qu’il était un jeune tombait à terre, Abraham cette fois-ci ne fut pas garçon de cinq ou six ans, il se rendit chez son révélations – celle qui sera concrètement vue par saint grand-père, Rabbi Mena’hem Mendel, le chaque être vivant – avec la venue de Machia’h. Et pénétra sereinement. troisième Rabbi, lors du Chabbat Parchat Vayéra, aujourd’hui, alors que nous nous tenons au seuil Et c’est précisément l’objet de la brith mila à l’occasion de son anniversaire. L’enfant éclata en même de la rédemption et que notre tâche en (l’alliance de la circoncision) : c’est la mitsva qui pleurs : « Pourquoi, sanglota-t-il, D.ieu se révéla-t- exil est désormais terminée, nous pouvons dire relie les niveaux les plus hauts avec les plus il à Abraham et pas à nous ?! » la même chose de la rédemption : la révélation de Machia’h existe déjà. À présent nous ne faisons bas. D’un côté, c’est la mitsva la plus élevée de la Torah. Comme l’exprime Maimonide (Lois de la qu’attendre le moment lors duquel nous pourrons quatre-vingt-dix-neuf ans, décide de se circoncire, concrètement voir cette révélation. Circoncision 3:9), « Trois alliances furent établies il mérite que D.ieu se révèle à lui. » concernant [l’observance de] toutes les mitsvot Puisse ceci être maintenant, et nous bénirons de la Torah, alors que treize alliances le furent L’histoire fut plus tard relatée par Rabbi Chalom ensemble D.ieu pour nous avoir « maintenus en concernant la circoncision ». D’un autre côté, vie, sustentés et permis d’arriver à ce moment » ! c’est la seule mitsva qui concrètement s’inscrit Its’hak, le sixième Rabbi de Loubavitch. dans le corps humain – plus particulièrement l’organe le plus associé au plaisir physique et aux Mais pourquoi ? Pourquoi répéter une histoire Classes instincts égoïstes – et l’imprègne d’une sainteté potentiellement déprimante ? Pourquoi nous dire extraordinaire. Et c’est par l’intermédiaire de cette Thursdays at 12.00 in the Haime Library mitsva que nous avons la capacité d’imprégner décide de se circoncire à l’âge de quatre-vingt- Classes alternate between the following teachers: non seulement notre corps, mais notre habitat dix-neuf ans » ? Pourquoi, à votre avis, la Torah terrestre tout entier de sens et de divinité. nous raconte-t-elle un épisode que ne semble pas Dr. Hanna Baruk Rabbi Amar Ceci explique également pourquoi nos Sages Rabbi Frankforter nous disent que les descendants d’Abraham furent La sagesse au-delà de ses années Rabbi Gansburg récompensés par la Terre d’Israël comme héritage Le petit Chalom DovBer avait bien compris à quel éternel, par le mérite de la circoncision. Car la point Abraham était grand par rapport à nous. FOR WOMEN ONLY capacité d’imprégner la terre – avec tout ce qu’elle Mais, arguait-il, Abraham était notre père et, en représente et symbolise en terme de matérialité – tant que ses héritiers, nous avons reçu toute la de sainteté, découle de la mitsva de la circoncision. grandeur spirituelle qu’il a accumulée, y compris la 24 Latin Link Reflexion Semanal
Parasha de la Semana Visitas Divinas 4. Hay hambre en la tierra de Canaan. ¿Por qué Di-s mandó a Su ángel, si Él mismo había ido a visitar a Abraham? 5. Sara es capturada por el Faraon. Por Shaul Yosef Leiter 6. La guerra contra los 4 reyes que capturaron e la visita de Di-s a Abraham, en esta a Lot. porción semanal de la Torá, podemos 7. El pacto de Bein Habetarim donde se le mostró aprender cómo cada uno de nosotros no D a Abraham los 4 exilios de sus descendientes. debe ser egoísta. La porción comienza, “Y Di-s 8. La mitzva de circuncidarse a si mismo y a su hijo. de su circuncisión, cuando el dolor es más fuerte; y concluye su explicación diciendo que Di-s vino 9. La orden de expulsar a Ishmael y a su madre. a preguntarle a Abraham cómo estaba. El Taz 10. La Akeda, la orden de ofrecer a su hijo como pregunta por qué Rashi mencionó esta pregunta de Di-s a Abraham sobre su bienestar si ya está Esta porción semanal de la Torá incluye la escrito que Di-s vino a visitar a Abraham durante historia de Lot y sus hijas (Gén. 19:37), de Según Maimonides, el Rambam , enumera solo su enfermedad (Dibrei David). Nuestros Sabios quienes desciende el Mashiaj. Rabí Levi Itzjak las mencionadas en la Torá Escrita: nos enseñaron que una persona que visita a de Berdichev explica que este evento tuvo otra de su edad cuando éste está enfermo lo que tener lugar en este período de la historia, 1 Abraham debe abandonar su tierra. está ayudando a curarse, removiendo 1/60 de 2. Hay hambre en la tierra de Canaan. su enfermedad. Si esto es cierto acerca de una persona que visita a otra, cuánto más es así en espiritual de la severidad (Gevurá). Así también, 3. Sara es capturada por el Faraon. el caso de Di-s. Itzjak es comparado al exilio, un tiempo en donde la Divinidad está enfocada hacia la disciplina y 4. La guerra contra los 4 reyes que capturaron Pero esta respuesta nos lleva a otra pregunta. al juicio, en vez de la bondad y la compasión. a Lot. El mismo día, y en el medio de la visita de Di-s, También, los 400 años del exilio Egipcio se tres ángeles vinieron a visitar a Abraham, uno de comienzan a contar desde el nacimiento de 5. El tomar a Hagar como esposa. ellos era el ángel Mijael cuya misión era curar Itzjak, quien está relacionado con el exilio. Por 6. La mitzva de circuncidarse a si mimo. a Abraham. ¿Por qué Di-s mandó a Su ángel, este motivo, las hijas de Lot tuvieron que dar si Él mismo había ido a visitar a Abraham? De a luz antes que nazca Itzjak, ya que Di-s manda 7. Sara es llevada al palacio de Avimelej. hecho, esta pregunta es la respuesta a nuestra la cura antes que a la enfermedad. Antes que primera pregunta: Di-s preguntó sobre el 8. La expulsión de Hagar. bienestar de Abraham porque Su propósito de Itzjak), la cura tuvo que haber venido antes, o 9. La expulsión de Ishmael. querer revelarse a Abraham no era curarlo, sino sea, el nacimiento de Amon y Moab, los hijos de simplemente preguntar cómo se sentía. las hermanas de Lot, de quienes desciende el 10. La Akeda. Mashiaj. Esto explica las enseñanzas sobre nuestra obligación de actuar como Di-s (Sotá 14). Así Clases y Eventos ******** como Di-s visita al enfermo, nosotros también debemos visitarlo. ¿Cuál es la base de esta Las 10 pruebas de Abraham comparación entre Di-s y la gente? Obviamente, la mayoría de las personas no tienen la misma ¿Cuales fueron las 10 pruebas que Hashem le edad que la persona enferma y por ello, no puso a Abraham? son parte de la curación a través de la visita, Existen dos opiniones sobre cuales fueron las mientras que Di-s seguro que sí lo logra. Ahora diez pruebas de Abraham. podemos entender lo que dice Rashi sobre que el propósito de Di-s era ver cómo estaba Según Pirkei de Rabi Eliezer enumera las Abraham: la lección es que visitar al enfermo siguientes: es un comportamiento Divino que estamos obligados a cumplir, incluso que no curemos 1. Nimrod intenta asesinar a Abraham y se oculta a la persona al visitarla. Esto no sólo se aplica durante 13 años. sobre visitar al enfermo, sino que también nos 2. Abraham es arrojado al calderón de Ur Kasdim. referimos a hacerle un favor a otro judío, y para ello debemos actuar sin egoísmo, haciendo 3. Abraham debe abandonar su tierra. actos de bondad para su propio bien. 25 In A Woman’s World Issues of relevance to the Jewish Woman
Weekly Classes Monday Women’s Mikvah: Women’s Study Group Rebbetzin Chani Lipskar 8:00 - 10:00 pm Please call Mrs. Devorah Failer for an At the home of : Please call The Shul for details appointment: 305-866 1492 or 305-323-2410 Tuesday Please Note: Shabbos & Yom Tov visits must be Prepaid Prayer Class Rebbetzin Chani Lipskar 9:15 - 10:15 am 1111 Kane Concourse Suite 618 Tanya Class In Spanish Mrs. Vivian Perez 2:00 - 2:30 pm 198 Park Drive, Bal Harbour Village The Shul Sisterhood
Torah Portion In Spanish Mrs Vivian Perez 2:30 - 3:45 pm Who we are... 198 Park Drive, Bal Harbour Village The Shul Sisterhood organizes all of The Shul’s programming Wednesday and classes geared toward women in the community. Our Morning Torah Class Rebbetzin Chani Lipskar 10:00 - 11:00 am objective is to bring women of all ages and backgrounds together to learn, laugh, experience, and rejuvenate their mind, The weekly portion - Women’s Perspective body and soul. Meet new friends, Haime Library relax and get inspired! Tanya Class in English Mrs. Vivian Perez 1:00 - 3:00 pm 198 Park Drive, Bal Harbour Village If you would like to be a part of The Shul Sisterhood, please call 305. 868.1411
Cooking Corner
SWEET POTATO NOODLE KUGEL WARM Directions By Jaimie Geller 1. Peel and chop sweet potatoes. INGREDIENTS 2. Cook potatoes until soft. 3 cups mashed sweet potato (about 2 medium sweet potatoes) 3. Cook pasta according to package directions. 1 lb rotini pasta, or another bite-size pasta 4. Blend the cashews and water until only a few small 1 cup water pieces remain. Add the cooked sweet potato to the blender to blend with the cashews. Then add the maple 1 cup cashews syrup, miso, nutritional yeast, and lemon juice. 2 tablespoons maple syrup 5. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Sauté the onions in oil 1 tablespoon miso and salt until browned, about 10 minutes. Add the potato 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast sauce to the sauté pan to combine with onions. 1 tablespoon lemon juice 6. In a large glass baking dish, mix the pasta and onion 1 tablespoon olive oil potato sauce. Sprinkle wheat germ on top. Bake for 25 minutes or until browned. 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 large onion, chopped 7. Cool for around 30 minutes before serving to allow wheat germ for sprinkling
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28 Numbers to know
Contacts at The Shul 305.868.1411 Rabbi Rabbi Sholom Lipskar Ext 315 Associate Rabbi Rabbi Zalman Lipskar Ext 345 Rabbi’s Executive Assistant Ms. Lydia Hasson Ext 311 Rebbetzin Rebbetzin Chani Lipskar 305.992.8363 CYS College / Kolel Rabbi Dov Schochet 305.790.8294 Accounting Mrs. Geri Kelly Ext 341 Youth Director / Dinner Mrs Devorah Leah Andrusier Ext 329 Shul Gaboim Youth Director Rabbi Shaykee Farkash Ext 329 Operations / Maintenance Mr. Shlomi Katan Ext 319 Mr. Andrew Roth Mr. David Portnoy Reception / Accounts Payable Mrs. Mindy Natoli Ext 0 Rabbi Henry Eichler Mikvah Mrs. Devorah Failer 305.323.2410 Mr. Ettai Einhorn Pre-School Chana or Esti Ext 325 Mr. David Ben-Arie Sephardic Minyan Chazan Shimshon Tzubeli 305.790.4634 Mr. Seth Salver Hebrew School / Editor Mrs. Aurit Katan 786.382.9006 Hashkama Minyan Mr. Lazer Milstein 305.349.3040 Mashgiach Mr. Mordechai Olesky 786.262.9115 Board of Trustees Foundation Trustees Ambassador Isaac Gilinski - Chairman Abel Holtz Albert Pollans - President Simon Falic Mike Izak Sidney Feltenstein Alberto Kamhazi David Lichter Matias Garfunkel Shmuel Katz M.D. Rabbi Sholom D. Lipskar Rabbi Sholom D. Lipskar Monroe Milstein - Treasurer Max Gilinski Lazer Milstein Saul Gilinski Michael Perez Board of Directors Sam Greenberg Claudio Stivelman Mitch Feldman - President David Lichter Morris Tabacinic Eric Stein - Vice President Rebbetzin Chani Lipskar Rabbi Sholom Dovber Lipskar Devorah Leah Andrusier Rabbi Zalman Lipskar Executive Committee Carolyn Baumel Orit Osman Mitchell Feldman - Chair Evelyn Katz Max Benoliel Yaakov Saidof David Schottenstein David Lichter Eli Dominitz Daniel Shapiro Rabbi Sholom Dovber Lipskar Maurice Egozi Ryan Shapiro Steven M. Dunn Rabbi Zalman Lipskar Henry Eichler Daniel Sragowicz Maurice Egozi Ryan Shapiro Daniel Gielchinsky Cynthia Stein Bruce Gelb Marc Sheridan Daniel Gielchinsky Eric P. Stein Gregory Levine 29 Daily Study A complete guide to all classes and courses offered at The Shul
Derech Mitzvosecha Rabbi Zalman Lipskar 6:20 - 6:50 am
D Daf Yomi Rabbi Dov Schochet 7:45 - 8:45 am a Chok L’Yisrael - Sephardic Custom Reb Shimshon Tzubeli 8:45 am i l Chassisdic Discourses of The Rebbe Rabbi Shea Rubinstein 10:15 - 11:00 am y Community Kollel (Men) (Monday & Thursday) Shul Rabbis and Kolel 8:00 - 9:30 pm S Daf Yomi (Men) Rabbi Dov Schochet 9:00 am u Tanya - Sichos Rabbi Shlomo Haltzband 8:00 - 10:00 pm n In Depth Chumash Study Rabbi Dov Schochet 1:30 pm m Kabbalah of the Hebrew Alphabet (Spanish) Rabbi Shea Rubinstein 8:45 - 9:45 pm o Women’s Study Group Rebbetzin Chani Lipskar 8:15 - 10:00 pm n At the home of: Please call The Shul for details
Rabbi Shalom Katz 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
T Senior Torah Academy Rabbi Dov Schochet 12:00 - 1: pm Pirkei Avos u e Tanya Class in Spanish (Women) Mrs. Vivian Perez, 198 Park Drive, Bal Harbour Village 2:00 - 2:30 pm s Torah Portion Class in Spanish (Women) Mrs. Vivian Perez, 198 Park Drive, Bal Harbour Village 2:30 - 3:45 pm Morning Torah Class (Women) - Weekly Parsha Rebbetzin Chani Lipskar 10:00 - 11:30 am
W In Depth Tanya Class ( Men & Women) Rabbi Sholom D. Lipskar 11:30 am -12:30 pm e Tanya Class in English Mrs. Vivian Perez, 198 Park Drive, Bal Harbour Village 1:00 - 2:00 pm d Spanish Kolel - Chassidus Rabbi Shlomo Haltzband 8:00 - 10:00 pm t Parsha (Men and Women) Rabbi Shea Rubinstein 11:15 - 12:00 am h Senior Torah Academy for Men & Women (Main Rabbi Dov Schochet 12:00 - 1:00 pm u r Tanya In Spanish (Women) Mrs. Vivian Perez 11:00 am - 1:00 pm s (Chabad of Aventura, 21001 Biscayne Blvd)
ALL CLASSES LOCATED AT THE SHUL UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED.
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