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SHAAREI ORAH Newsletter the Sephardic Congregation of Teaneck • 1425 Essex Road, Teaneck NJ, 07666 • 201-833-0800 • בס״ד SHAAREI ORAH NEwSlEttER The Sephardic Congregation of Teaneck • 1425 Essex Road, Teaneck NJ, 07666 • 201-833-0800 • www.sephardicteaneck.org Zmanim & Services Rabbi Haim Jachter HANUKA Sephardic and Yemenite Hanukah Lighting in a Yeshiva or ROSH HODESH TEVET University Dormitory - Part Two PARASHAT MIKETZ DECEMBER 28, 2019 30 KISLEV 5780 Hacham Ovadia vs. Ribi Messas: Hacham Ovadia (Teshuvot Yehave Da’at 6:43) applies the Sephardic practice for only the head of the family to kindle Friday Night Hanukah lights to even out-of-town Yeshiva or university students who reside in an apartment or dormitory. Hacham Ovadia writes that they should not light, as they Shir Hashirim 4:10 pm should rely on their parents’ lighting, and reciting a Bracha in such an instance would Candle Lighting 4:17 pm Minha 4:20 pm be a Bracha L’Vatala (a blessing uttered in vain). He insists that Sephardic students do not enjoy the option to “opt out” of their parents lighting and recite a Bracha followed by Kabbalat Shabbat / (based on the Shulhan Aruch Orah Haim 677:3). Arvit By contrast, the great Moroccan authority Rav Shalom Messas (Teshuvot Shabbat Morning Tevu’ot Shemesh Orah Haim 7 and Teshuvot Shemesh UMagen 2:3), disagrees and Shaharit 8:30 am permits those in such a situation to opt out of their parents’ lighting and recite a Latest Shema 9:38 am Bracha on their own lighting. Moroccan Jews are encouraged to follow the ruling Pre-Minha Shiur 3:45 pm of Ribi Shalom especially since students might not feel like they are experiencing Minha 4:00 pm Arvit 5:02 pm Hanukah if they do not light their own lamp in such circumstances. Although Havdala 5:12 pm Sephardic Jews are accustomed to relying on their parents’ lighting, they might not feel a part of their parents’ lighting if they are living at a distance. Weekly Schedule Practical Applications: I recommend to Sephardic students who live in an Shaharit out of town dormitory (and are not of Moroccan descent) to light their own Hanukah lights but omit the Bracha out of respect to Hacham Ovadia. Yalkut Yosef (Orah Sunday Rosh Hodesh 7:45 am Haim 677:4) supports this approach. Monday 6:20 am Tuesday 6:30 am There is one scenario in which Hacham Ovadia permits students to recite a Wednesday 8:00 am Thursday 6:20 am Bracha on their own lighting. Students who live in a time zone to the east of their Friday 6:30 am parents may recite a Bracha since their parents have not yet kindled Hanukah lights. For example, American youngsters learning in an Israeli Yeshiva may light their own Minha/Arvit Hanukah lights and recite a Bracha. In such a case, even Hacham Ovadia permits a Sunday 4:15 pm child to opt out of his parents’ lighting and recite a Bracha (Yalkut Yosef Orah Haim Wednesday 4:15 pm 677:5). Rav Shmuel Khoshkerman reports that Rav Ovadia Yosef ruled for the Persian Talmidim learning at Baltimore’s Ner Yisroel Yeshiva, that they may rely on their parent’s Hanuka lighting in Iran. This is quite a bold ruling since it is still day in Baltimore when the parents are lighting Hanuka candles in Iran. In such a situation Rav Moshe Feinstein (as reported by Rav Aharon Felder, Moadei Yeshurun page 21) rules that one does not fulfill the Mitzva of Hanuka lighting with his family’s lighting. Hacham Ben Tzion Abba Shaul (Kovetz Zichron Yehuda, Sefer Zikaron, vol 1, pg 106-7) rules that Yeshiva students whose parents live outside Israel in a different time zone should light and recite a Bracha at the Yeshiva otherwise they would not fulfill their obligation (this ruling is also printed in Teshuvot Or L’Tzion v. 4 p. 281). In Hazon Ovadia (Hanuka page 150) Rav Ovadia writes that in such circumstances the student can either Congregation Shaarei Orah is an inclusive kehillah, all are welcome regardless of edah or level of observance. בס״ד SHAAREI ORAH NEwSlEttER The Sephardic Congregation of Teaneck • 1425 Essex Road, Teaneck NJ, 07666 • 201-833-0800 • www.sephardicteaneck.org light with a Bracha or fulfill the Mitzva with his parents’ lighting. Rav Shlomo Zalman Auerbach (Halichot Shlomo, chapter 14, note 22) also rules that a Sephardic student whose parents live outside Israel in a different time zone can fulfill his obligation with the lighting of his parents. Rav Ike Sultan of the Yeshiva University Kollel adds that for a student attending an institution that does not permit Hanuka candle lighting in the dormitory room, there is an additional reason for him not to recite the Bracha and to rely upon his parent’s lighting. In such a situation it is highly questionable if the student fulfills his obligation by lighting in the institution’s dining hall. This is the subject of a great debate between Rav Moshe Feinstein and Rav Aharon Kotler, as cited by Rav Shimon Eider (Halachos of Chanukah page 37). It is also disputed by Rav Yitzhak Yosef (Yalkut Yosef Hanukah 5773 pages 488 and 495) and Rav David Yosef (Torat HaMo’adim Hanuka 2:5 p. 49). Rav Khoshkerman reports that Rav Ovadia also offered the option of fulfilling their Mitzva with the candle lighting performed in the Yeshiva at Arvit, as stated in the aforementioned Yehave Da’at 6:43. Announcements Kiddush this week is sponsored by the kiddush fund. To contribute to the kiddush fund, please visit https://www.sephardicteaneck.org/form/kiddush-fund-donation.html. לעילוי נשמת רבי אברהם דוד בן סולאנה Seudah Shelisheet this week is co-sponsored by Miriam and Sion Vaanunu and Rivka and Sahba Azar l'ilui nishmat Anbar Bat Elazar, Rivka' s dear mother for her first yahrzeit . May her neshama have an aliyah!! To sponsor Seudah Shelisheet please visit https://www.sephardicteaneck.org/form/seudah. Rabbi Jachter's audio shiur for this week is sponsored by Rose and Joel Greenman in memory of Rabbi Tokayer. To sponsor an audio shiur please https://www.sephardicteaneck.org/form/Audio_Shiur_Sponsor. Thank you Yarden and Arik Nagel for arranging the fun Hanuka carnival with help and guidance from Erica Ohayon and our Shaarei Orah group leaders. Kol HaKavod to Nisan Shavit for donating the delicious Sushi from Mashu Mashu Kosher Sushi in Fair Lawn. Motzei Shabbat Parent Child Learning Program will not take place this week. For more information please contact Ehud [email protected]. To sponsor please visit https://www.sephardicteaneck.org/form/ParentChild. Shaarei Orah is pleased to join the Social Action Committee of Congregation Rinat Yisrael as a co-sponsor of their pre-Martin Luther King Day event - "Friendship, Resistance and Strength: Untold Stories of Students Activists in the Civil Rights Era" Sunday, January 5, 2020 at 8PM at Congregation Rinat Yisrael, 389 West Englewood Avenue, Teaneck. The guest speakers will bring copies of their new book "Seven Sisters and a Brother," a group narrative that recounts the Swarthmore protest and its long-ranging effects and gives a glimpse into the lives of the protestors. To reserve a signed copy, email [email protected]. Happy Birthday to Sarah Malca Cohen (Dec 28), Efraim Kooijmans (Dec 30), Josiah Pinto (Dec 31), Abraham Esses (Dec 31), Shoshana Leibowitz (Jan 1), Annabelle Simhon (Jan 2) and Pacey Hornblass (Jan 2). The deadline for all submissions to the weekly newsletter is Thursday at 10AM. Thank you for your cooperation. Come and participate in our wonderful classes. See details on the back page of the newsletter. Congregation Shaarei Orah is an inclusive kehillah, all are welcome regardless of edah or level of observance. בס״ד SHAAREI ORAH NEwSlEttER The Sephardic Congregation of Teaneck • 1425 Essex Road, Teaneck NJ, 07666 • 201-833-0800 • www.sephardicteaneck.org TOP TEN LIST OF THINGS YOU NEVER KNEW ABOUT HANUKAH 1. While the holiday of Hanukah celebrates the victory following the three year war between the Maccabees Seleucid Greek empire, it took another two decades for the Maccabees to evict the Seleucids from the entirety of ancient Israel. 2. The Hanukah celebration, which began with the rededication of the Temple, took place on the 25th of the Jewish month known as Kislev. The 25th of Kislev was already very significant in ancient Jewish history. The temporary Temple that the Jewish people constructed under the direction of Moses during their 40 years of wandering the Sinai desert was completed on the 25th of Kislev. Additionally, the foundation stone for the Second Temple (515 BC) was laid on the 24th of Kislev and the celebration took place that evening (the 25th of Kislev). 3. The 25th word in the Torah is "ohr - light." This is most fitting for the holiday known as the "Festival of Lights." 4. The 25th place that the Jewish people camped during their 40 years of wandering in the desert is called "Hashmonah" (Numbers 33:29). This is uncannily similar to the name "Hasmonean," which is the name of the Judaic dynasty that ruled as a result of miraculous defeat of the Greek Seleucids. 5. The purpose of lighting the menorah is to publicize the miracle that occurred on Hanukah - thus the menorah is placed in a location that will be seen by others. In Israel, the menorahs are lit outside the home and near the street in specially designed glass boxes. Elsewhere, menorahs are lit near a window inside the home. 6. The tradition of giving money ("Hanukah gelt") to children is of long standing. According to Rabbi Avraham Gambiner, known by his authoritative work on Jewish law and custom Magen Avraham (17th century), it was the custom for poor yeshiva students to visit homes of Jewish benefactors who dispensed Hanukah money.
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