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Contents Nachas At A Glance

Weekly Message 3 Chabad Tanks work with the courageous soldiers Thoughts on the Parsha from Sholom D. Lipskar of the IDF at the Gaza border.

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 9-16 Bringing lessons to LIFE Get The Picture 17- 23 The full scoop on all the great events around town

French Connection 24 Refexions sur la Paracha

Latin Link 25 Refexion Semanal

In a woman’s world 26 Issues of relevance to the Jewish woman

27-28 Networking Effective Advertising Numbers To Know 29 Contacts at The Shul

Daily Study 30 A complete guide to all classes and courses offered at The Shul

Get The Picture 31-32 The full scoop on all the great events around town

Quotable Quote

Marriage is giving it your all, and appreciating that you are but a half. – The Chassidic Masters Thoughts on the Parshah from Rabbi Sholom D. Lipskar Shabbos Parshas Vayetze Jewish pride, security, confdence and self-respect as G-d’s Chosen People. Yes, it is true that we hold ourselves to higher standards, but those higher Yaakov told Rochel that he standards should not implicate us when we protect our families and was her father’s relative children and should not be used to expose us as a target to be attacked “and that he was Rifka’s son”. and not to react. We must understand and recognize that we are “a light (Chapter 29, verse 12) unto the nations”, and the fundamental behavioral traits of the Jewish People are compassion, modesty and doers of good deeds, but at the same Rashi, the classic commentator time we are given the right and the capacity to not only protect ourselves on the Torah, explains that this but to destroy those who are constantly threatening to destroy us. double form of identifcation communicated a very signifcant Let us hope and pray that we are already in the Messianic epoch when message. When Yaakov told darkness and evil will be totally eradicated from the world and we will, Rochel that “he was her together with all good people, live in peace, harmony, goodness and father’s relative” he indicated kindness. that he recognized her father, Lavan, who was known as a Have a great week and a beautiful Shabbos. conniving fraud/cheater. If he (Yaakov) would be confronted with thievery, cheating and any form of fraudulent or dangerous behavior he could retaliate with the same actions and, in fact, would even be more unscrupulously effective than Lavan himself. If, however, he would experience a relationship of Rabbi S. Lipskar decency and moral / ethical conduct then “he was Rifka’s son” who would reciprocate by living in a holy manner. How is it that the chosen of our Patriarchs, Yaakov, would resort to even thinking about behaving in a Where You Cannot Go manner that was identifed with evil and negativity. from the book “Wisdom to Heal the Earth” Tzvi Freeman The Torah here teaches even a fve-year-old child a very important lesson. When one ventures into a world that has a dark and evil side that can threaten one’s physical or spiritual well-being, then one must take every precaution to withstand and even overcome these negative challenges. How can you know if you can lift this place up, or if it

The Torah rules specifcally if one comes to murder you, you must kill him will pull you down? frst. It is not considered to be anti-Jewish values and culture to protect one’s life and environment. When one turns the other cheek it is not a lack of kindness and goodness but rather naivety or weakness that stems from an inability to understand what the consequences are for allowing Because we have a Torah, and the Torah is our guide. evil forces to dominate and have power. When we live in an environment where goodness and decency prevail, then we must act with the holy And we have sages of Torah, and they can instruct attributes of G-dly kindness and benevolence that is an inherent nature us. If the Torah says you must go, you must go. If the of the Jewish people. Torah says you cannot go, you cannot go. As we witness the atrocious attacks on our brothers and sisters in the Holy Land and other anti-Semitic atrocities, and watch with trepidation and worry how our dear family in Israel is living under the threat of daily bombings that gives no consideration to basic, fundamental humanity, No matter how great an opportunity it may seem, attacking men, women and children indiscriminately and literally targeting the defenseless and helpless, it is incredible how the world no matter how fantastic the immediate rewards may reacts to our fundamental rights and needs to protect ourselves. Just comparing the world’s reaction to the murderous onslaughts of the Syrian appear, you will not redeem the sparks, but only give and other radical regimes where tens of thousands were murdered and millions displaced and homeless, and then see how the world reacts to more nurture to the darkness that holds them captive. Israel’s protecting its citizens with the utmost care and vigilance, not to hurt even those civilians that harbor murderers, it is appalling. The most incredible reactions are from our own people who lack a true sense of 3 Celebrating Shabbos with our Youth Everything you need for an “Over the Top” Shabbos experience Weekly Riddle

Morah Malkie’s Chayale Lipskar Tot Shabbat Tot Shabbat 2

Ages: 0 - 3 Pre1 - K Questions: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 1)For which child born to Leah is there no reason given for the name? Back of Women’s Back of women’s Section section 2) Aside from the Matriarchs, which two other women in Tanach are described as “barren” (akara)?

3)What item, mentioned in this parsha, is the tallest thing described in the entire Torah?

Answers from last week: Sara Fraida Katan Raquel Gilinski 1) Yaakov’s neck is mentioned when his mother places the goat skins Pre Tween Girls Aleph Wonder Girls upon it (Genesis 27:16). Esav’s neck is mentioned by Yitzhak in his Grades: 1 - 3 Grades: 4 - 5 blessing (Genesis 27:40). 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 2) Esav cries when he fnds out that Yaakov received the blessings Montessori 2 (Genesis 27:38). Elsewhere in the book of Genesis, Hagar cries when Montessori 1 she thought that Yishmael would die (21:16). Avraham cries at the funeral of Sarah (23:2). Yaakov cries when he meets Rachel (29:11). Yaakov and Esav cry when they reunite (33:4). Yaakov cries about the apparent death of Yosef (37:35). Yosef cries when he reunites with Yaakov in Egypt (46:29). (According to Ramban, it was Yaakov who cried when seeing Yosef.) Yosef and Benyamin cry when they reunite in Egypt (45:14-15). Yosef cries when Yaakov passes away (50:1).

3) The last verse in the parsha (Genesis 28:9) contains the following Mushky Segall relatives: grandfather and grandson - Avraham and Esav; grandfather Mendel Schwartz Tween Girls and granddaughter - Avraham and Machlat; father and son - Avraham Youth Boys and Yishmael; uncle and nephew - Yishmael and Esav; husband and Grades: 6 - 8 wife - Esav and Machlat; father-in-law and son-in-law - Yishmael and Grades: 1 - 4 Esav; brother and sister - Nivayot and Machlat. 10:30 am - 12:00 pm 10:00 am - 12:00 pm RIDDLE RULES Montessori3 Back Offce Answers to the riddles can be given to Rabbi Shaykee Farkash any time over Shabbos. The frst child to give a correct answer to each of the questions will win an INSTANT prize!

Pinchas Gansbourg Davening With Dad Debbie Farkash Yitzchak Pruss Pre-Tween Boys Teen Girls Teen Boys Grades: 7th - 8th Grades: 5 - 6 Grades: 9th - 10th Grades: 9th - 12th 10:30 am - 12:00 pm 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 10:30 am - 12:00 pm 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Montessori 3 Teen Girls Room Haime Library Sephartdic Shul 4 Celebrating Shabbos Everything you need for an “Over the Top” Shabbos experience

Kiddush This Week: Kiddush this week is sponsored by Mr. & Mrs. Gabriel & Lisa Shabbos Schedule Groisman in honor of the Bat Mitzvah of their daughter Yona. Candle lighting 5:13 p.m. Shalosh Seudos This Week: Mincha / Kabbalas Shabbos 5:15 p.m. Shalosh Seudos this week is available for sponsorship Shabbos Day Hashkama Minyan 7:15 a.m. / 8:50 a.m. Shacharis (Morning Services) 9:00 a.m. Children’s Programs 10:00 a.m. the caterer for this week’s Upstairs Minyan 10:30 a.m. kiddush and Shalosh seudos is Kiddush 12:00 p.m. Food Art Daf Yomi 4:15 p.m. Men’s 4:15 p.m. Women’s Shiur 4:15 p.m. Shalosh Seudos for Boys 4:15 p.m. Mincha 5:00.m. Shabbos Ends / Ma’ariv 6:07 p.m. kiddushim at The Shul Father and Son Learning 7:30 p.m. Please help us to provide our weekly Shabbos Kiddush and Shalosh Seudos by becoming a sponsor. Or join the Kiddush Bank Sephardic Minyan Friday Evening by becoming a Partner ($770 annually ) or Patron ($360 anually) Mincha / Kabbalat Shabbat 5:00 p.m.

Shabbat Day Shacharit 9:00 a.m. Mincha 5:00 p.m. The following dates are available for sponsorship: Shabbos Ends / Ma’ariv & Havdalah 6:07 p.m. Kiddush Shalosh Seudos Dec. 1, 29 Nov. 17, 24

If you wish to become a sponsor, please speak with Milena at 305-868-1411 ext 328 or email [email protected]

Lighting 5:11 p.m. Mincha 5:15 p.m.

Eruv Information We would like to emphasize that every Erev Shabbos, individuals should call the Hotline to make sure that the Eruv is operational. The number to call is 305- 866-ERUV (3788). The Eruv message is recorded approximately two hours prior to candle lighting. Surfside: The Eruv in Surfside now includes the walking paths along the beach. Pushing strollers and carrying is permitted on the paths, but not beyond the path or onto the beach. Bal Harbour: The Eruv in Bal Harbour included the inner (western) walking path only. The pier at Haulover Cut is not included.

To pay your annual dues visit: www.miamibeacheruv.com 5 Community Happenings Sharing with your Shul Family

Birthdays Yahrtzeits 9 Kislev Mrs. Devorah Leah Andrusier 9 Kislev Bezalel Binyamin ben Eliezer Pesach obm 9 Kislev Dr. Bernard Baumel Son of Mr. & Mrs. Lazer Milstein 9 Kislev Ms. Tehila Moore 9 Kislev Ita bas Aron obm 9 Kislev Ms. Vicki Rachel Moteles Mother of Mrs. Cipora Fraiman 9 Kislev Mrs. Cynthia Stein 9 Kislev Chaya bas Mordecai obm Mr. Arie Abraham Mother-in-law of Mrs. Ethel Meril Sirotkin 10 Kislev Ms. Tziporah Gheblikian 9 Kislev Rachel bas Baruch obm 10 Kislev Mrs. Nechama Faigie Stern Mother of Mrs. Chana Weinbaum 11 Kislev Mr. Jonathan Attias 10 Kislev Golda bas Binyamin Yosef obm 11 Kislev Mr. Arthur M. Gellman Aunt of Mr. Harold Tripp 11 Kislev Ms. Lauren Kaufman 11 Kislev Yehuda ben Shlomo obm 11 Kislev Mr. Yosie Lipskar Brother of Mrs. Dana Werner 11 Kislev Mr. Richard Moore 11 Kislev Mrs. Dinah Shapiro 11 Kislev Hanania bar Mazaltov obm 11 Kislev Ms. Natalie Speyer Brother of Mr. Isaie Bouhadana 11 Kislev Ms. Miriam Lea Sussman 11 Kislev Moshe Nysen Eltes obm 12 Kislev Mrs. Amelia Dorra Galagovsky Son of Ms. Vivian Naimer 12 Kislev Mr. Jimmy Mitrani 12 Kislev Nosson Berel ben Mordechai obm 12 Kislev Mr. Bentzy Shemtov Son of Mr. Martin Sirotkin obm 13 Kislev Ms. Emily Klimberg 12 Kislev Chasia obm 13 Kislev Mr. Tom Rosen Mother of Mr. Shmuel Levinsky 14 Kislev Mr. Brandon Cohen 13 Kislev Frida obm 14 Kislev Mr. Gabriel Gilinski Mother of Mr. Michael Mordechai Smulevich 14 Kislev Ms. Maya Rubin 13 Kislev Zvi Hersh obm 15 Kislev Mrs. Rivky Duchman Father of Mrs. Cecilia Knoll 15 Kislev Ms. Lesley Spodek 13 Kislev Chana Hinda bas Mayer obm 15 Kislev Mr. Bruce Van Buren Mother of Mr. Isaac Sredni 14 Kislev Shifra obm Kid’s Birthdays Grandmother of Mr. Jeffrey Freimark 9 Kislev Chana Necha Diamont 15 Kislev Yaakov ben Abraham Chaim obm 9 Kislev Yona Amelie Groisman Husband of Mrs. Chana Weinbaum 9 Kislev Chaya Necha Schottenstein 15 Kislev Osher ben Harav Mordechai Tabac obm 10 Kislev Eva Blumstein Father of Mr. Leon Jakobs 10 Kislev Nina Schottenstein 11 Kislev Batya Braindyl Tevardovitz 12 Kislev Chasha Rivka Danzinger 13 Kislev David Saka 15 Kislev Musya Schochet Welcome to New Members Anniversaries Mr. and Mrs. Clement and Hana Salama Mr. & Mrs. Richard and Renee Felice Moore Mr. & Mrs. David and Deborah Portnoy Condolences Mazal Tov Our heartfelt condolences to Mrs. Joni Blachar on the passing of her Mazal Tov to Mr. & Mrs. Gabriel and Lisa Groisman on the Bat Mitzvah dear Mother, Regina Schertzer (Rana bas Bella) obm. May her dear soul of their daughter Yona. May they continue to raise her to Torah, Chupah be bound with the Eternal Bond of Life. May the esteemed family be and Ma’asim Tovim and have much nachas from her. Mazal Tov also to comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. the grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. Simon and Jana Falic and Mr. & Mrs. Horacio and Judith Groisman and to the great grandmothers, Mrs. Nili Falic and Mrs. Pola Lekach. Our heartfelt condolences to Mrs. Rosita Retelny on the passing of her beloved Husband, Mr. Saul Retelny obm. Condolences to his children, Jose Mazal Tov to Mr. & Mrs. Moshe and Luisa Behar and Mr. & Mrs. David (Lillian) Retelny and Gary (Angela) Retelny, and beloved grandchildren, and Ronit Basha on the birth of a granddaughter born to their children Daniela (Andrew) Blum, Jessica (Jason) Shames, Mitchell Retelny and Yosef and Mazalit. May they see her raised to Torah, Chupah and Ma’asim Talia Retelny. May his dear soul be bound with the Eternal Bond of Life. Tovim and have much nachas from her. May the esteemed family be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. 6 Community Happenings Sharing with your Shul Family

Kislev 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 the month of Kislev is Kindly Sponsored by for donations received between 11/06/18 and 11/12/18 We apologize for any errors or omissions that we may have made. Mr. & Mrs. Jackie Abraham Mr. & Mrs. Shimon Laber Mrs Mina Sragowicz and her children Mr. Aryeh Nathaniel Mr. & Mrs. Albert David Lichy Dr John, Ari, Jane and Families Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Benchimol Mr. & Mrs. Harry Mamane Mr. & Mrs. Max Benoliel Dr. & Dr. Raul Mitrani in loving memory , and in honor of the yahrzeit Mr. & Mrs. Laiby Best Mr. & Mrs. Temuri Nanikashvili - on the 17 of Kislev of our beloved Husband and Mrs. Regina Bisk Mr. & Mrs. Charles Ness Mr. & Mrs. Jerold Blumstein Mr. & Mrs. Jack Osman Father (Leon) Arie Leib ben Azriel - and in loving Dr. & Mrs. Michael Bogachek Mr. & Mrs. Samuel Ostrowiak memory of our son and brother Mr. Mario Chomer Mr. & Mrs. Moshe Popack ( Moises) Moishe ben Arie Leib. Mr. Julian A. Cohen Mr. Berel Rapopor Dr. & Mrs. Samuel Davit Mr. & Mrs. Eliott Rimon “Those who establish for prayer and those who come there to pray, those who provide lights for illumination, wine and grape juice for kiddush Rabbi & Mrs. Shlomie Diamont Mr. & Mrs. Edward Rosengarten and havdalah, food for the wayfarers and charity for the needy, and all those who Mr. & Mrs. Levi Drimmer Mr. & Mrs. Uri Rotlewicz-Spiwak occupy themselves faithfully with communal affairs - may The Holy One, blessed Mr. & Mrs. Zalman Duchman Mr. & Mrs. Ezra Segal be He, give them their reward, remove them from all sicknesses, heal their entire Mr. & Mrs. Isaac Gilbert Franco Mr. & Mrs. Jaime Slomianski body, pardon all their sins, and send blessing and success to all their endeavors, Mr. & Mrs. Arthur M. Gellman Mr. & Mrs. Eric Stein together with all Israel their brethren; and let us say Amen.” Mrs. Perla Gilinski Mr. Claudio Stivelman Mr. Chaim Shimon Goldstein Mr. & Mrs. Yaakov Saidoff Mr. & Mrs. Sam Greenwald Ms. Sybil R. Weinstein Ms. Renee M. Grossman Mr. & Mrs. Shneur Wolff Mr. & Mrs. Sharon Hakmon Mr. & Mrs. Adam Ziefer Mr. & Mrs. Shmuel Hazan

Refuah Shleimah If you have a health update on anyone listed please contact The Shul. We would like to Community Notice Board: keep the listing current and remove names of people who have recovered. MEN WOMEN The Chayenu & Dvar Malchus publications are available Shlomo Yaakov ben Chaya Sarah Feige bas Krandel for sale at the front receptionist. Rochel Jessie-Esther bas Sonia-Simcha

Chaim Zelig Ben Eidel Tziporah Pnina bas Slava Ari ben Na’ama Chaya Miriam Yehudit bat Chava There is only a limited amount each week and we will Hersh Yitzchak ben Chaya Clara bat Corina unfortunately not be able to hold books for anyone. Baruch Raphael ben Fraida Rivka bat Shoshana First come frst serve. $2 a copy. Aryeh Leib ben Sura Henya Leah Rochel bat Sarah Rafael Maya ben Sol Miriam bat Risha Raizel Aaron ben Tamar Dana Ella bas Devorah Hinde Mezuzos are also available for sale at Raphael Moshe ben Miriam Chana bas Shoshana The Shul front offce for $36 Meyer Yankev ben Chaya Etel Ilana bas Shaina Rochel Alexander ben Esther Raizel Chava bas Elka Menucha Raphael Moshe ben Sarah Chaya bas Rachel Moshe ben Zoila Fayge bas Chaya Moshe Avraham ben Tziporah Riva Miriam Leah bas Helen Chaim ben Pnina Gabriel ben Esther Community Notice Board: Chaim Tzvi Hirsch ben Guttel If you have a new or slightly used Shaitel that you would like to donate to The Shul Sisterhood Please Contact Mrs. Devorah Failer 305.323.2410

7 A Time to Pray Davening schedules and locations throughout the week

Daily Learning Schedule at The Shul 6:20 -6:50 am The Rebbe’s Maamorim 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

mincha / Maariv Minyanim (mon - Thurs) Sunday Mincha /Maariv Minyanim Main Minyan 2:00 pm Early Mincha 5:15 pm 10:00 pm Sephardic Minyan 5:15 pm Following Main Minyan 5:15 pm 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

To our beloved Soldiers in the Israeli Defense Forces, Halachic Times courageously protecting and defending Eretz Yisroel. We pray Based on times for November 21 for you and all of the soldiers safety and well being daily.

Menachem Mendel haLevi ben Hanna Guenendel Alot Hashachar / Dawn 5:27 am Menachem Mendel ben Aurit Earliest Talit & Tefllin 5:59 am Eden Chana bat Karine Cecile Netz Hachamah / Sunrise 6:43 am Benyamin Aharon ben Jeniya Gila Rut (Earliest Amidah) Amir Herzel ben Dvora Dorry Latest Shema 9:22 am Zman Tfllah 10:17 am Chatzot / Midday 12:06 pm Earliest Mincha 12:34 pm Plag HaMincha 4:26 pm Shekiah / Sunset 5:30 pm (Preferable latest time for Mincha) Tzeit Hakochavim / Nightfall 5:55 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. , 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 - Kislev 8 Thursday - Kislev 14 Man should ponder thoughtfully how great In one of my father’s sichot, he explained a are the kindnesses of the Creator: Such a puny subject, of which this is the core: insignifcant being, Man, can bring great delight to the “Greatest of all great”’ of Whom it is There are tzadik, yashar, tamim and chassid. written, “There is no delving into His greatness.” Tzadik is so called regarding his fulfllment Man ought therefore always be inspired, and of the positive mitzvot, thereby eliciting perform his avoda with an eager heart and spirit. revelations inherent in the creative order.

Shabbos - Kislev 9 Yashar is so called regarding his fulfllment Birth of the Mitteler Rebbe in 5534 (1773), and of the negative mitzvot - which draws forth the day of his passing in 5588 (1827). He is revelations beyond the creative order. Tamim, interred in Niezhin. (man of) earnestness elicits revelations (from a level of G-dliness at which) “the taste of the On 9 Kislev 5554 (1793) the Alter Rebbe said tree and its fruit is the same” - the co-joining a maamar, now part of Chapter 53 of the Sefer of the Encompassing (soveiv) and Permeating Shel Benonim (Tanya), discussing the First (memalei) modes of Divine infuence. Sanctuary. The next day he said Chassidus again - the conclusion of that chapter. The Highest of all is Chassid, and here there are from Rosh Hashana 5550 (1789) until 10 Kislev Tuesday - Kislev 12 three levels: (a) Worldly affairs do not disturb 5554 (1793) which included assembled words We have a tradition attributed to the Baal Shem or distract him. Every individual can, and every of counsel from earlier years, were the basis for Tov: When one hears an uncomplimentary individual must, attain this level. (b) All his affairs the 53 chapters of the Sefer Shel Benonim. report about another , even if he does not “are G-dliness.” Though this level “is not distant know the individual referred to, he should be from you etc.,” it is still not within everyone’s Sunday - Kislev 10 very deeply pained. For one of these two is reach. (c) The level described in Tikunei , On this day in 5587 (1826) the Mitteler Rebbe certainly in the wrong: If what they are saying “Who is a chassid? He who conducts himself was released from his imprisonment in the city about the individual is true, then he is defective; with benevolence towards his Creator - towards of Vitebsk. During the preceding Chol Hamo’ed and if it is not true, then the talebearer is in an His nest” - which means that he seeks to unite Sukot it became known that the Mitteler Rebbe unhealthy situation. the Holy One blessed be He, and His Shechina had been slandered. On Sunday of parshat within those who dwell in the lower worlds - Noach, 28 Tishrei, he left Lubavitch accompanied Wednesday - Kislev 13 not merely to quench the thirst of his own soul; by offcers. At noon he arrived in Dobromisl, My father said: Chassidus changes what as explained in Tanya. where he said the maamar Mayim rabim etc. On exists, and uncovers the essence-character. Monday he left there, and travelled to Lyozna, The essence-character of the Jewish person is Friday - Kislev 15 where he said the maamar Reshafeha rishpei beyond estimation and assessment, for he is a The Alter Rebbe told his son the Mitteler Rebbe: etc. On Tuesday he left there for Vitebsk where part of (G-d’s) Essence, and whoever lays hold Grandfather (the Baal Shem Tov) said that one he remained imprisoned until the Sunday of of a part of The Essence is as though he lays must have mesirat nefesh (total self-sacrifce Vayishlach, 10 Kislev. hold of it all. Just as The Essence is unlimited, and dedication) ahavat Yisrael (love of one’s so is the part unlimited. This is similar to tzitzit fellow), even towards a Jew whom one has never Monday - Kislev 11 being “on the corner” - i.e. “of the same material seen. (At this point there appears in the Hebrew text as the corner” of the garment. (The existence emendations to the -With-Chassidus, of the soul as an entity discrete from G-d’s that have meaning only in the Hebrew original. Essence) is only because G-d created the soul to Translator). be a created being; and Chassidus reveals the essence-character (of the soul). 9 Inspiration, Insights & Ideas Bringing Torah lessons to LIFE!

Jacob’s Oath priorities and perpetually threatening its virtue. Adapted from the writings of the Rebbe by Yanki But every soul is empowered, as a child of Jacob, Tauber. to make this a “descent for the purpose of ascent”: to emerge from the Charan of material hy are we here? earth with its integrity intact and its memory true. Indeed, not only are its spiritual powers All possible answers to this question galvanized by the challenge, it also gains Wfall into two general categories: a) For ourselves “wealth,” having learned to exploit the forces (e.g., to enjoy life, realize our potential, achieve and resources of the physical world to further its transcendence); b) To serve something greater spiritual ends. Most signifcantly, in its spiritual than ourselves (society, history, G-d). state the soul is perfect but childless; only as a What makes this question so diffcult to address physical being on physical earth can it fulfll the is that we sense both “a” and “b” to be true. divine mitzvot, which are the soul’s progeny and On the one hand, we are strongly driven to its link to the infnite and the eternal. better ourselves, to “get the most” out of every experience and opportunity. We also sense that The Oath this is not a shallow “selfshness” but something to the Patriarchs (the progenitors of the On his way to Charan, Jacob camped for very deep and true in our souls—something Jewish nation: Abraham, Isaac and Jacob) is a the night on Mount Moriah where he had implanted in us by our Creator as intrinsic to signpost for their children. This is why the Torah his famous dream in which he saw angels our identity and purpose. On the other hand, we elaborates in its account of their journeys, their ascending and descending a ladder reaching are equally aware that we are part of something digging of wells and the other events [of their from earth to heaven. Upon waking, “Jacob took greater than ourselves—that if our existence lives]…. These all come to instruct the future: the stone (on which he had slept) and raised it has meaning, it is only because it serves a reality when something happens to one of the three as a monument.” He then made an oath, which beyond its own fnite and subjective being. Patriarchs, one understands from it what is the Torah relates in the following three verses decreed to occur to his descendants.” More than (Genesis 28:20-22): Indeed, we fnd both sensibilities expressed by “role models” or “sources of inspiration,” the lives If G-d will be with me, and safeguard me on this the Torah and in the words of our sages. On the of our forefathers are all-inclusive blueprints road that I am traveling, and He will provide me one hand, the Torah repeatedly stresses that that map every fork and turn in the road of our with bread to eat and clothes to wear; and I will G-d’s program for life is for the good of man, lives, addressing every dilemma and paradox return in peace to my father’s house, and G-d will both materially and spiritually. “The mitzvot that may confront us. were given only to refne humanity,” says the be my G-d; and this stone, which I have erected . The even goes so far as to state: In the 28th chapter of Genesis, the Torah recounts as a monument, shall be a house of G-d… Jacob’s departure from the Holy Land—where “Every man is obligated to say: ‘The world was The syntactical construction of Jacob’s oath, as he had spent the frst half of his life immersed created for my sake.’” Thus Chassidic teaching written in the Torah, raises several questions. in “the tents of learning”—and his journey to describes the saga of the soul as a “descent for The oath consists of two parts: a) the Charan. In Charan, Jacob worked for twenty the purpose of ascent”—the soul’s entry into the preconditions for its fulfllment (“if G-d will be years in the employ of his conniving uncle, physical state entails a diminution of its spiritual with me,” “provide me bread to eat and clothes Laban, in the midst of a corrupt and debased faculties and sensitivities, but the purpose of to wear,” etc.) b) What Jacob is promising to do society. Throughout it all, Jacob remained true this is that it be elevated by the challenges and (e.g., “this stone… shall be a house of G-d”). to G-d and man, serving Laban honestly, even as achievements of earthly life. What is not clear is where the former ends and the latter repeatedly swindled him, scrupulously the latter begins. The frst of the three verses On the other hand, the highest praise that the observing all 613 commandments of the Torah is obviously part of the conditions—things that Torah has for Moses, “the most perfect human and retaining all that he had learned in his years G-d will do for Jacob to enable him to fulfll his being,” is that he was a “servant of G-d.” Our sages of study. He even prospered materially, amassing vow. The same applies to the frst part of the repeatedly exhort us to strive for altruism in our considerable wealth. In Charan, Jacob also second verse—“and I will return in peace to my lives, so that everything we do is permeated married and fathered eleven of the twelve sons father’s house.” The third verse speaks of what with the recognition that “I was not created but who were to yield the twelve tribes of Israel. to serve my Creator.” Jacob will do for G-d. But what about the second Jacob’s journey to Charan is the story of every part of the second verse, “and G-d will be my To understand the interplay between these soul’s descent to earth. The soul, too, leaves a G-d”? Is this part of the conditions for the vow’s two apparently disparate aspirations and the spiritual idyll behind—an existence steeped in fulfllment, or is it part of the vow itself? respective places they hold in the purpose of divine awareness and knowledge—to struggle Indeed, two of the greatest biblical our lives, we must frst examine a juncture in in the employ of a “Laban” in a “Charan” commentators, Rashi (Rabbi Shlomo Yitzchaki, the life of Jacob, father of the people of Israel. environment. For the material state is a 1040-1105) and Nachmanides (Rabbi Moshe Archetypal Journey nefarious deceiver, accentuating the corporeal ben Nachman, 1194-1270), debate this very and obscuring the G-dly, confusing the soul’s “Everything,” say our sages, “that happened point. According to Rashi, the frst two verses 10 Inspiration, Insights & Ideas Bringing Torah lessons to LIFE! are the conditions of Jacob’s vow, while the clothes to wear, a peaceful return to his father’s personal and intimate presence in his life? third verse is its fulfllment: in order for home. He is not, G-d forbid, negotiating for Jacob to make the stone a “house of G-d,” he payment in return for services rendered; rather, Ultimately, the answer is no. G-d desires that requires to experience the Almighty as “his G-d.” his “conditions” are literally that: the conditions, we serve Him “with all your heart, with all your Nachmanides, however, sees the words “and G-d both material and spiritual, that enable a soul soul, and with all your might.” That our life’s will be my G-d” as part of the promise itself, not to subsist in a physical body and achieve its work should not be a robotic implementation as a “condition”—Jacob is saying that if G-d will aim of making the world a home for G-d. On the of arcane commandments issuing from an provide him with protection, food, clothes and material level, there are the basic needs (food, incomprehensible G-d, but a labor of love that a peaceful return, he will make G-d his G-d and clothing, security, etc.) that are required to keep stimulates our minds, excites our emotions, and the stone an abode for the Divine presence. body and soul together. On the spiritual level, fulflls our every faculty. Jacob is also asking for the divine gifts without Is this another “condition,” or is it part of the What is the deeper signifcance of these two which man could not gain mastery over his interpretations? And why does the Torah mission itself? Rashi, who states that “I come environment and develop it in accordance with only to explain the simple meaning of the recount Jacob’s oath in a way that allows for G-d’s will, which include: variant readings? verse,” views the issue in its quintessential a) “Safeguards”—laws that identify those forces simplicity. Why was man created? To serve his Home of Stone and infuences that are harmful to the soul Creator. Everything else is a condition, a means Our sages describe the purpose of creation and detrimental to its mission in life. These are to this end. If it is required that man experience as “G-d’s desire for a dwelling in the lowly the divine prohibitions, known as the mitzvot fulfllment in life, then G-d provides him with realms.” G-d desired that there be a realm that lo ta’aseh (“negative commandments”), which such capacity, just as G-d provides him with all is “lowly”—a reality inhospitable to spirituality guard us against the spiritual pitfalls in our the other necessary tools to do his job. But this and G-dliness—and that this alien place be journey through life. is secondary to his purpose in life, which is to made into a “dwelling” for Him, an environment make the world a home for G-d. receptive and subservient to His goodness and b) “Food to eat”—the divine knowledge and Nachmanides, on the other hand, reads the Torah truth. wisdom of Torah, which is digested and internalized by the soul to become “blood of its through the lens of a mystic—with an eye to the This “lowly realm” is our physical world, blood and fesh of its fesh” and form the very experiential and anthropomorphic dimension of “of which none is lower in the sense that it substance of its mindset and character. reality. From this perspective, man’s experience obscures the light of G-d … to the extent that it of the Divine is not just a tool, but the purpose contains forces which actually oppose G-d with c) “Clothes to wear”—the mitzvot assei (“positive of life. the claim that “I am the ultimate.’” The physical commandments”) which clothe the soul, As with all variant interpretations of Torah, world is the greatest concealment of the divine enveloping it with an aura of divine will. “these and these are both the word of the truth. A spiritual entity (e.g., an idea or feeling) d) “Return”—the capacity for teshuvah. Teshuvah living G-d.” The soul’s elevation to a deeper exists to express something; a physical entity is usually associated with the concept of relationship with G-d through its sanctifcation merely exists. The spiritual conveys that “there repentance—the ability to restore a relationship of physical life is both a condition for, and a is something greater than myself, which I serve”; with G-d that has been compromised by sin or component part of, the purpose of creation. the physical proclaims “I am”— contesting the failing. But in its broadest sense, teshuvah is truth that G-d is the ultimate and exclusive the G-d-given potential to make an ally of an For the egotistical, self-oriented nature of man reality. But when man utilizes the resources adversary. The repentant sinner rectifes his is also part of “this stone”—part of the obtuse and forces of the physical world to serve G-d, past by channeling the negative energy of his physicality that is the lowest tier of G-d’s he sanctifes the material so that it now serves, transgressions to fuel his yearning for a deeper creation. It, too, must be developed into a “house rather than obscures, the divine truth. Instead connection to G-d; but one who has not actually of G-d,” into an environment hospitable to the of “I exist,” it now expresses “I exist to serve sinned can also practice teshuvah by harnessing divine truth. Thus, if our service of G-d were to be my Creator”; instead of “I am the ultimate,” it the ordinary, mundane elements of his life something we merely submitted to, there could now proclaims, “I, for myself, am nothing; my (including those that are not directly involved in be no true “dwelling in the lowly realm.” It would sole function and signifcance is that I am an the performance of a mitzvah) to serve a G-dly mean that the physical reality has not really instrument of G-dliness.” end. been transformed, but that an extrinsic state, alien to its nature, has been imposed upon it. A This is the meaning of Jacob’s oath to make “this true “dwelling in the lowly realm” is a product stone … a house of G-d.” Jacob is pledging himself The Human Element of the “lowly realm”—a product of physical man, to man’s mission in life: to fulfll the divine Where does personal fulfllment fgure in all appreciated by his physical mind, desired by his purpose for creation by making the material this? physical heart and motivated by his physical world a “dwelling for G-d.” He is promising to Can the “dwelling for G-d in the lowly realms” be self. So an integral part of G-d’s dwelling is a make “the stone”—the brute substantiality of the constructed mechanically, by workers faithful to human self for whom “G-d is my G-d”—for whom physical world—into a divine abode. their employer but devoid of all understanding a life in the service of the Almighty is deeply To achieve this, Jacob requires several things and appreciation of what they are doing? Can satisfying and the ultimate in self-realization. from G-d: protection from harm, food to eat, man serve G-d without experiencing Him as a 11 Inspiration, Insights & Ideas Bringing Torah lessons to LIFE!

Halacha of The Week degrading job. 9 - 10 Kislev By Rabbi Dov Schochet When a person is working with food they have Rabbi Dov Ber Schneuri Employers and Employees the right to eat from what they’re working with. (5534-5588; 1773-1827) This only applies to produce from the ground By that has not been completely processed. The n this week’s portion we read about the abbi Dov Ber was the famous son of a very sages also tell us that if one is working with interactions of an employer and employee. On famous father-Rabbi Schneur Zalman, the fresh food, like a waiter, it is proper to allow one hand, we have Jacob who faithfully works, founder of Chabad, and of the distinguished I the worker to have a taste of the food. It is R as he himself describes being consumed by line of the Schneerson family of Lubavitcher . very diffcult to smell the aroma of the food, be frost at night and scorching heat by day. Lavan, Rabbi Dov Ber was the oldest of three sons, and he tempted and not have a small piece. Some argue the employer, is less than honest, switching the succeeded his father as the head of the Chabad that even if the worker waived this right, as it basic agreement of giving Jacob Rachel’s hand Chassidim. It was he who made Lubavitch-a involves psychological pain, the worker still has in marriage for seven years of labor. The story small town in White Russia-his residence, and it the right to eat from the food. challenges us to ask, how should an employee continued to be the center of Chabad for over 100 behave, what are his rights and what are the years. This is how the heads of Chabad became While there is much discussion and debate obligations of the employer? known as “Lubavitcher” Rabbis, and the Chassidim when an employer is responsible for damages as “Lubavitcher” Chassidim. He adopted the family that occur to the employee during his labor, The basic obligation of an employer is to pay name of “Schneuri,” after his father, but succeeding depending on the foreseeability, negligence etc, the agreed upon wages in a timely manner. generations changed it to “Schneersohn,” or all agree that the moral thing to do is pay for all There is a Biblical obligation to pay a worker “Schneerson.” in the period that the labor concludes e.g. if the damages that happen to the employee as a one fnishes working during the day then the result of his employment. Rabbi Dov Ber was born on the 9th of Kislev, in the payment must be made by sunset. If a work year 5534 (1773) , in Liozna, also in White Russia, period is a week, month etc. then the moment the Just as the employer has many laws regarding his where his father was the spiritual leader (Maggid) work is concluded the payment must be made. If behavior, the employee as well is commanded to of the community, and of many Chas sidim in White there was a condition between the parties that work honestly. This includes not taking second Russia and Lithuania, and other parts of Russia. jobs that hamper their ability to do the frst job it is an ongoing job and payment will be every His father named him after his own teacher, the two weeks etc. then when that time comes and with full vigor and concentration. (The codes specifcally point out a teacher when it comes famous Rabbi Dov Ber of Messeritch, the disciple before the day ends the employer must pay the and successor of the Baal Shem Tov, the founder of worker. to this. A teacher cannot take a night job if it interferes with their ability to teach the children the Chassidic movement. during the day.) When an employer pays, they must pay in cash. As a boy, Dov Ber was a very eager student, with They cannot pay the worker with product or a brilliant mind and ex ceptional memory. Soon Similarly, the employee must give their some other cash equivalent unless the worker after he started to attend “Cheder,” his teacher com- employer full effort and time. One cannot use accepts that as payment. If a condition was made plained that the little boy plied him with so many time that they are being paid for, for personal at the outset, then the condition is followed. questions and demanded so much attention, that it reasons. In the language of the Talmud, a little An employer only violates the prohibition of was diffcult for the teacher to conduct the classes. not paying in a timely manner if they have the over here and a little over there and ultimately funds to make the payment and the worker asks the entire day is wasted. Little Dov Ber was far advanced for his age, and for payment. If either of those conditions are had to be put together with older boys. He started missing they have not violated this prohibition. Jacob teaches us a powerful lesson. It would be learning and Gemara before he was seven However, it is forbidden to hire a worker if one easy for him to justify not giving his full effort. years old. Lavan had deceived him into marrying Leah and knows they will not be able to pay them in a The Bar Mitzvah of Rabbi Dov Ber was an occasion timely fashion. also switched his conditions of employment tens of times. And yet he remains the model of great celebration in Liozna. Many hundreds of Chassidim from all parts of Russia came to partici- Employers and employees can make any of the honest worker. Too frequently we justify our own inadequacies on the faults of others. pate in the rejoicing, and to listen to both father conditions they want about the hours of labor and son as they addressed the gathering. and working conditions. Any condition they Jacob teaches us that our moral responsibility is not dependent on the behavior of others. We make is binding. Absent any explicit condition, Rabbi Dov Ber continued to study with great do what is just, and when we do Hashem will they follow the local custom in the market devotion and diligence. In addition to his Talmud ensure that a just result is achieved. where the work was agreed upon. An employer studies, his father taught him the holy Zohar, and can give a worker any job to do, even diffcult trans mitted to him the teachings of the Baal and degrading labor. However, that is only if Shem Tov. At the age of sixteen, Rabbi Dov Ber had that was originally agreed upon. If a worker attained such scholarship and maturity, that his accepts one type of labor the employer does not father appointed him to instruct the young men have the right to switch it to a more diffcult or 12 Inspiration, Insights & Ideas Bringing Torah lessons to LIFE! who were students in his Yeshivah. These were no economic benefts for the town and its surround- district of Kherson, with some ffty Jewish families. ordinary students, for they had all been selected for ings, if it be the residence of so famous a Rabbi, Others followed. Rabbi Dov Ber took to the road their .piety and scholarship, and had been receiving with hundreds of followers coming periodically to raise funds for this purpose, and he personally in struction from Rabbi Schneur Zalman himself. At to spend Shabbosim and festivals in that town. visited the Jewish farmers and encouraged them in the same time, his father continued to give special He was therefore delighted when Rabbi Dov Ber their pioneer work, also seeing that their spiritual lessons to his sons and the best of his students. He agreed to settle in Lubavitch, and the prince lost needs and the education of the farmers’ children gave special attention to his older son, who was to no time in erecting the necessary buildings for the should not be neglected. succeed him some day. Chabad head quarters, and other structures, such as a , classrooms, etc. Thus Lubavitch The reign of Nicholas I was one of continued Those were critical times for the Chassidic became the “capital” of the Chabad Chassidim, and harassment of the Jewish population of Russia, with movement, which was still fairly young. Although it remained so for 102 years, until the outbreak of a view to force them into assimilation and conver- was growing steadily under the leadership of Rabbi the First World War in 1914. Incidentally, it was in sion. One of the worst and most cruel decrees of Schneur Zalman, and the number of fol lowers Lubavitch that Rabbi Schneur Zalman received his Nicholas was the enforcement of child conscription increased rapidly, there were many who earliest schooling, his teacher being Rabbi Issachar into the Russian army. This decree, issued in 1827, misunderstood the near movement, and suspected, Ber. made it compulsory upon every Jewish com munity strange as it may now seem, that it would lead to deliver a certain number of recruits, between Jews away from the Torah and tradition. Even Rabbi Dov Ber was a true and worthy successor to the ages of twelve and twenty-fve, for 25 year’s some prominent Rabbis opposed the movement. his great father. He continued to teach the Chabad service. Jew ish children showed wonderful courage Twice, Rabbi Schneur Zalman was arrested on Chassidic way of life, and to enrich its literature in resisting conversion, but the tragedy of their false charges. He was brought to St. Petersburg, the by many volumes. He established a Yeshivah in broken lives and the suffering of their families, capital, where he was investigated by the Tzarist Lubavitch, which attracted exceptionally gifted broke Rabbi Dov Ber’s heart and affected his health. government. In each case Rabbi Schneur Zalman young scholars. His son-in-law, who later became and his movement were cleared. The 19th day of also his successor, Rabbi Menachem Mendel of Like his father, he too was denounced by his Kislev, the day of his frst release from prison, be- Lubavitch, headed the Yeshivah. enemies as a danger to the Russian government. came a great annual Chassidic festival ever since. He was arrested, but later released, and the day Like his father, Rabbi Dov Ber con sidered it his of his release, the 10th of Kislev, is remembered After Rabbi Schneur Zalman’s second release, in sacred task to help the Jews of Russia, whether gratefully by Chabad Chassidim. 5561 (18 00) , he moved to , which became Chassidim or not, not only spiritually but also the center of Chabad until the Napoleonic war eco nomically. The position of the Jews under the In addition to his many talents, Rabbi Dov Ber twelve years later. Liadi lay directly in the path Tzars was never easy, but it became much worse inherited from his father a great love for sacred of Napoleon’s invading army. Rabbi Schneur when Tzar Alexander I was succeeded by Tzar music and Chassidic melody. His father had Zalman hated the little conqueror, and urged his Nicholas I “ the year 1825. The restrictions against composed ten soul-stirring melodies (niggunim), followers to support the war effort of the Russian the Jews increased in number and severity. The and Rabbi Dov Ber knew their powerful effect to gov ernment though the Tzars were never friendly Jews were confned to a small area, called the rouse the singers and listeners to great heights to the Jews. When Napoleon’s army approached Pale of Settlement. They had no right to live, work of ecstasy and attach ment to G-d. He encouraged Liadi, Rabbi Schneur Zalman with his family and or do business outside this crowded Pale, where the sing ing of these and other melodies of his own many followers hastily fed southward. It was a conditions had become very diffcult in the wake of composition at certain occasions of solemn and bitter Russian winter, and the weeks of wearisome the Franco-Russian war. joyous gatherings. He even had an organized choir journey in sleds, undermined the health of the from among his Chassidim who led in the singing. ‘` Rabbi Dov Ber began a campaign (in 1822, or 1823) aging Rabbi Schneur Zalman. In a village called Rabbi Dov Ber wrote many works on Chabad and Pyena, in the district of Poltava, Rabbi Schneur to urge Jews to learn trades and skilled factory work. He urged Jewish communities to organize , including a com mentary on the Zohar. Zalman passed away (on the 24th day of Teveth, S He was a bril liant thinker and a fast writer. It was 573) . Rabbi Dov Ber, who was 39 years old, was now trade schools where Jewish boys, espe cially of the poorer classes, would be able to learn a trade. He told that when he fnished writing the bottom line recognized as his successor. The question arose as on a sheet of paper, the ink of the top line has not to where to make his residence. The war was over, also called on his fellow-Jews to learn agricultural work, dairy farming, and the like, reminding them yet dried. About twenty of his works have been with the defeat of Napoleon by Tzar Alexander 1. published, a good many of them during his lifetime. (It was Alexander, who upon ascending the throne that once upon a time, when the Jewish people in 1800, gave Rabbi Schneur Zalman his freedom lived in their own land, they were a people of Rabbi Dov Ber .passed away on the 9th of Kislev, after his second arrest.) However, Liadi lay in farmers, fruit growers and herdsmen. He urged that on the very day he was born 54 years earlier. ruins. Prince Lubomirsky, to whom Liadi belonged, boys who did not show promise of becoming Torah He became known as the “Mitteler Rebbe,”-the and who had been a great friend and admirer of scholars, should, after the age of thirteen, devote “Middle” Rebbe, being the second of the frst three Rabbi Schneur Zalman, offered to rebuild it for his part of their time to the learning of a trade, or work generations of Chabad leaders, who are regarded successor. in the felds, to help support the family. as the “fathers” and builders of Chabad-Lubavitch, Not content with words alone, Rabbi Dov Ber which, for the last two hundred years, has been As a second choice, the prince offered the nearby one of the strongest forces in Jewish life, whose town of Lubavitch, which belonged to his nephew. himself began to organize colonies of Jewish farmers. The frst colony was organized in the infuence has been felt in almost every Jewish The prince was not unmindful of the great community throughout the world. 13 Inspiration, Insights & Ideas Bringing Torah lessons to LIFE!

Rebbe and chasid is a symbiotic one in which both Stories with Soul beneft physically as well as spiritually. Recently In The News It Once Happened His condition deteriorated steadily, until he fnally Devastated California Jewish lapsed into unconsciousness, evincing no apparent he journey of the Mitteler Rebbe, Reb Dov Ber, life force. The doctors were at a loss, when one of Communities Fight Fire With to Haditch was unusually somber. The Rebbe, on them said to another, “Do you want to see something his way to pray at the grave of his father, Rav Light T very strange? If we permit the Rebbe to deliver a In the midst of back-to-back crises, , was not merely meditative, discourse to his followers, you will see him regain his but reclusive. He not only refrained from delivering vitality.” people are helping neighbors, the accustomed Chasidic discourses for which his offering support disciples thirsted, but he showed no interest or desire The scene which followed was truly amazing, as the By Faygie Levy Holt to converse at all with the chasidim who formed his Rebbe, fully vibrant, sat in his bed and spoke to the entourage. When he wished to commit some of his chasidim who crowded the house to hear his words. Torah thoughts to paper he was unable to do so, and In the course of the talk, the Rebbe said, “Now I will he indicated to his close followers that he felt the tell you secrets of the Torah which have never been approach of some impending harsh judgment from revealed.”But just as he was about to continue, a Above. chasid leaning forward on a bench behind the Rebbe fell. The tumult interrupted the Rebbe’s thoughts and He even intimated that he felt his own end he remarked, “It seems that Heaven doesn’t wish approaching. He related to his chasidim that at the these things to be revealed.” time of the arrest and imprisonment of his father, Rav Shneur Zalman, two alternatives had been offered The Rebbe’s condition worsened on the night of oices flled with emotion, Chabad rabbis from Above: suffering or death. Rav Shneur Zalman the ninth of Kislev to the point that he could not be had chosen suffering. “It seems that he left the other from across California made clear their revived. People focked to the house to be near the determination to help people in need for me,” concluded the somber Reb Dov Ber. Rebbe. Suddenly the Rebbe sat up in bed, smiling and V while dealing with the devastation a weekend When the entourage arrived at Haditch the Rebbe said, “I heard a voice saying, ‘What need has a soul like of at-times uncontrollable fres has wrought on prayed at great length at his father’s grave. He also this for this world?’” their hometowns. delivered a number of Chasidic discourses in the The Rebbe requested that he be dressed in white study hall which had been erected at the site. One garments. And then, for the frst time since he had been “Paradise is a part of our community,” said day, after having prayed for many hours, the Rebbe so ill, he delivered a discourse in which he praised the Rabbi Mendy Zwiebel of the town in Northern appeared to his followers, his face beaming with Jewish people for doing mitzvot with such devotion. California where at least 48 people have happiness. “My father has given me his promise that He bade his family and chasidim to be joyful, for joy been killed as the Camp Fire decimated all they will release me from my position as Rebbe,” he breaks through all boundaries and bitterness. Then of structures in its path. “We had people over told them. he continued revealing deep Chasidic philosophy. All for Shabbat who lost everything. This wasn’t those present were overjoyed to see that their Rebbe expected. On Thursday morning, we woke up The chasidim had long been aware of the Rebbe’s appeared to have recovered his strength. and heard [about the fre]. In just a few hours, desire to journey to the , and they the whole town was wiped out. understood his words to mean that he had fnally The Rebbe then turned to one of his disciples and decided to make the journey. “Rebbe,” they cried out, told him, “While I am speaking, watch out that I don’t “One woman told me that she grabbed her “how can you leave us like that, like sheep without fall asleep. If I do, just touch me with your hand and siddur and her chumash, and drove through the a shepherd?” But the Rebbe just turned to them and I will wake up.” fames” to escape the fre, the rabbi continued. said, “Don’t worry, you will have my son-in-law, Reb He believes that some 20 members of his Menachem Mendel, and he will be a faithful leader He continued delivering his discourse in a greatly community have lost everything. for you.” heightened mental state, asking several times whether it was yet dawn. He expounded upon the As many as 8,000 frefghters are reported to be When the visit ended, the party began the homeward words, “For with You is the source of life,” and when battling the wildfres as of Monday. journey, passing through the town of Niezhin. But he had fnished saying the word “life” his soul left his upon his arrival, the Rebbe fell ill and was unable to body. Residents of Chico opened their doors to their continue travelling. The most experienced physicians It is seen by great tzadikim that the days of their lives neighbors, but many families who lost their that could be found were called in, but none could homes are staying in packed evacuation centers, cure the Rebbe. are measured exactly to the day. The Mitteler Rebbe passed away, as did Moses, on the exact day of his and “sadly, many, many people are camping out They ordered complete bedrest, and even proscribed birth, thus indicating complete fulfllment. Rebbe Dov in parking lots,” said Zweibel. “People donated the Rebbe from delivering his customary talks to Ber was 54 years old when he passed away, exactly clothing and food, and the Red Cross is helping his chasidim. This advice was the most bitter for the the same age as was his father, the Alter Rebbe when out. For the time being, people’s needs are being Rebbe. For the very essence of a Rebbe is to give of he was incarcerated in Petersburg and agreed to dealt with, but some don’t have insurance” the himself to his chasidim. The relationship between accept the yoke of suffering upon himself. rabbi continued, adding that those who are 14 Inspiration, Insights & Ideas Bringing Torah lessons to LIFE! staying with friends and family will be doing so supposed to fght darkness with light, but we for the long term. when we think about it, our job is to uplift the people around us with goodness. It’s an “They can’t move back home tomorrow; there’s incredible antidote to pain and despair.” nowhere to move back to,” he said. With the mandatory evacuation order for their Nearly 500 miles to the south, residents of neighborhood lifted, the Bryskis went home to Malibu, Thousand Oaks, Oak Park, Calabasas, Thousand Oaks to lend a hand to those in need. Westlake Village and other nearby towns are waiting for word about when they can return sheriff’s offcer and many young adults—when Residents Not Surprised by the Help home, and if they still have a home as the police began driving around with bullhorns That they returned so quickly to help the Woolsey Fire, which began on Thursday, is still ordering people to evacuate. community isn’t a surprise to Thousand Oaks burning. As of Sunday afternoon, the fre had resident Cathy Cole, who works as an oncology taken two lives, destroyed some 177 homes and Rabbi Yitzchok Sapochkinsky, co-director of nurse in the Los Robles Regional Medical Center. burned 83,400 acres. With a “Red Flag Warning” Chabad of Westlake Village with his wife, Brocha, in effect and heavy winds expected over the said his family was evacuated at 2 a.m. on Friday “I’ve known Rabbi Bryski for 18 years and rely next 36 hours, the danger is far from over. morning, just hours after hosting a conference on him every day,” she said. “I don’t think he’s call for teens in the area to give them support slept in days. I told him to go home and sleep “Most people are in total shock right now,” said and guidance. for a while, but he’s always there for us.” Rabbi Levi Cunin. “It takes just a few minutes for a house to be completely burned down. “My daughter Mushkie, who runs our teen Cole said the last few days have been extremely We had some parents in our preschool whose programs with her husband, Rabbi Mendy tough on people in her town. homes have completely burned down, so we are Friedman, arranged the call where we talked working to get their basic needs taken care of to about Torah and emunah (‘faith’). We read “I think we are all in shock,” she said, noting that lessen the devastation.” tehillim together, and we gave tzedakah together. one of her colleagues lost a son, Jacob Dunham, I shared some words of chizuk (‘support’).” in Wednesday night’s massacre at the Borderline Cunin himself hasn’t been home in days. He Bar & Grill. “We are not used to this violence or and his family left on Friday when a mandatory Though people can’t understand why the having back-to-back crises. It’s been very diffcult evacuation order was put into place. Taking the massacre happened or why the fres are burning, for the families to memorialize their loved ones congregation’s Torah scrolls with them, he and Sapochkinsky told the teens: “Hashem is in or plan funerals because of fres that began on his family have been staying at Chabad of Pacifc charge of the world, and our concern needs to Thursday afternoon.” Palisades just a few miles down the road. be love and tolerance. I encouraged the kids to show indiscriminate love.” Still, like others, Cole said she’s seen good come from the bad. “Everyone is asking, whether you “It’s really devastating, but we are praying for Though Sapochkinsky and his family are far are in a store trying to buy groceries or at work, the best,” said Cunin. “I’ve been here 24 years, from home—they are staying with family in ‘How are you? Is your house OK? Do you need and there’s never been anything close to this.” Rancho Mirage some 140 miles away, as the anything? Everyone is going out of their way to evacuation order remains in effect for Westlake help strangers. And it’s not just the fames that remain a Village—he believes that both his family’s home concern. He explained that had just come from and the are OK. “In our faith,” she continued, “we are adding visiting a city councilman who was hospitalized kindness, listening to the Rebbe’s words and for smoke inhalation and was in the ICU. “It’s just Shula Bryski, co-director of Chabad of Thousand doing mitzvot.” not safe to be in Malibu,” he said. Oaks with her husband, Rabbi Chaim Bryski, noted that dark times really highlight the Despite the devastation, Rabbi Bryski feels G-d When asked how people can help or what they important message of the Lubavitcher Rebbe— is watching out for people. For instance, he said, can do, Cunin said he is sure that in the coming Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, of righteous the Ventura County fre chief, Mark Lorenzen, put days, fundraising efforts will be set up to help memory. on tefllin for the very frst time in his life just those in need, but right now, “it’s just too early. hours after the deadly massacre and just hours We just don’t know what will be. It’s a living “In the ugliest of times, when you see the worst before the start of the fre. situation right now.” of human nature, for instance—or through the devastation of fres—you also begin to see the “I feel like G-d set it up that he should have ‘An Antidote to Pain and Despair’ most beautiful parts of human nature,” she said. success and that no lives should be lost here,” The communities of Thousand Oaks and “Somehow, they work in tandem.” said Rabbi Bryski, adding that in the last few adjacent Westlake Village were still grappling days, he’s seen “how much goodness there is in with Wednesday night’s deadly mass shooting “That’s what G-d expects of us,” Bryski continued, this country.” of a dozen people at a local bar—including a adding, “it is almost a cliché to say we are 15 Inspiration, Insights & Ideas Bringing Torah lessons to LIFE!

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Vivre avec la paracha La nuit porte conseil superfu : « et il s’étendit sur cet endroit » ? (la spirituelle à l’occupation la plus matérielle. Une nuit horizontale au milieu de Torah nous a déjà dit : « il y dormit »). Quel message renferment ces mots ? Tous les domaines de la vie, certes, sauf quand vous 34 années verticales êtes sur le Mont Moriah. par Yanki Tauber Le Midrach dit : Parce qu’il existe également une vérité encore plus a plupart des gens dotés d‘un cerveau seront « Dans cet endroit il s’étendit, mais pendant les élevée. Une vérité qui transcende la matérialité et la d’accord avec l’idée qu’il est un instrument très quatorze années où il avait été caché dans la maison spiritualité, une vérité qui surpasse à la fois l’esprit et Lutile. Mais tout le monde n’est pas unanime de Eber, il ne s’était pas couché… Dans cet endroit, l’instinct. quant à la manière de s’en servir. il s’étendit mais pendant les vingt années qu’il passa dans la maison de Lavan, il ne se coucha pas. » D.ieu n’est ni spirituel ni matériel. Il a créé les deux Certains diront : « j’utilise mon intelligence pour royaumes et est présent de la même façon dans les surmonter les défs matériels et physiques de la « Cette nuit », la nuit que Yaakov passa dans le lieu deux. Il nous fournit les moyens de nous relier à Sa vie : pour faire marcher mes affaires, écrire une le plus saint de la terre, était encadrée par la période vérité suprême dans les deux royaumes. La prière, par thèse, acheter une maison, construire un bateau… de sa vie la plus intensément spirituelle et la période exemple, est un accès spirituel pour se lier à D.ieu Ce sont des circonstances où la raison et la logique la plus intensément matérielle. Pendant les quatorze alors que le don de charité en est un moyen matériel. servent de guides sûrs. Mais quand il s’agit de ma vie ans qui précédèrent cette nuit, Yaakov avait été reclus Et Il nous a donné un guide, notre esprit rationnel, intérieure, de ma vie spirituelle, de mes convictions dans la maison de son Maître Eber (l’arrière arrière- avec lequel nous pouvons naviguer dans ces deux religieuses, de mon amour pour ma famille, du temps petit-fls de Noa’h), dévouant chacun de ses instants à domaines de la vie. que je consacre à la méditation et à la prière, tout cela la poursuite de la sagesse divine. Et pendant les vingt ne peut être rationalisé ou pesé avec les normes de années qui suivirent cette nuit, il allait travailler pour Mais nous avons aussi besoin d’être liés à une vérité la logique. Ce sont des domaines où je m’abandonne son oncle rusé, Lavan, s’occupant de ses troupeaux divine suprême qui dépasse l’esprit et la matière. à mon subconscient, à mes intuitions. » et amassant une fortune pour lui-même. Selon son En fait, ce n’est que grâce à cette relation que nous propre témoignage, il se consacrait avec tant de sommes capables d’habiter deux mondes si différents D’autres empruntent une approche opposée : « Au dévotion à son travail qu’il affrme : « le sommeil et même de les incorporer tous les deux dans notre contraire, avancent-ils, l’aspect spirituel de la vie est avait fui mes yeux. » (Beréchit 31, 40) vie. celui où les directives de la logique sont les plus nécessaires. Précisément à cause de sa spiritualité Mais durant la nuit unique qui s’interposa entre ces C’est la raison pour laquelle Yaakov devait passer et de sa subtilité, c’est le domaine le plus apte à deux périodes et les unit, Yaakov « s’étendit ». cette nuit-là au Mont Moriah, site du Saint Temple, être corrompu. En ce qui concerne mes entreprises lieu de la Révélation divine à l’homme la plus matérielles, je peux me permettre de laisser agir Une personne qui se couche positionne sa tête et le profonde et de l’engagement ultime de l’homme « le pilote automatique ». De plus, elles n’ont pas reste de son corps au même niveau. Ainsi, abandonne- dans son service divin : le lieu où la Vérité divine tant d’importance pour moi. Si tout ne marche pas t-elle l’avantage suprême que possède l’homme sur essentielle est manifeste. Ce n’est qu’une rencontre exactement comme cela se devrait, ce n’est pas la fn tous les animaux, le fait que, chez l’être humain, la avec le « Mont Moriah » qui peut faire un pont entre du monde. Mais dans ma vie spirituelle, qui est plus tête est située au-dessus du corps. « nos années chez Eber » et « nos années chez Lavan importante pour moi, je ne veux pas me tromper. ». Ce n’est qu’une rencontre avec le Mont Moriah qui Dans ce domaine, je réféchis à chaque action, chaque Parce que, comme l’enseignent les Maîtres de la peut faire coexister nos entreprises spirituelles et pensée et chaque sentiment et les soumet à l’outil le ‘Hassidout, la position debout de l’homme est bien nos poursuites matérielles, dans une même vie, qui plus précieux que je possède : mon intellect. » plus qu’un trait de son anatomie physique. Elle peut aboutir à ce qu’elles résident ensemble et en refète plutôt une vérité plus profonde : dans l’être harmonie, qu’elles se nourrissent mutuellement et Qui a raison et qui a tort ? Selon un Midrach fascinant, humain, l’esprit dirige le cœur, la tête est maîtresse imposent les mêmes exigences d’intégrité. évoquant les habitudes de sommeil de Yaakov, les du moi physique. Cela, écrit Rabbi Chnéour Zalman deux opinions sont erronées. de Lyadi dans le Tanya, est « la nature innée » de Mais au Mont Moriah il n’y a ni règles ni outil. Vous l’homme. Un individu qui se permet d’être contrôlé ne pouvez comprendre ni sentir, vous ne pouvez Dans le vingt-huitième chapitre de Beréchit, nous par ses émotions ou ses instincts est une personne raisonner ni expérimenter. Vous ne pouvez que vous y lisons comment Yaakov, en voyage de la Terre Sainte qui a renoncé aux traits les plus importants de son abandonner. Vous ne pouvez que vous y étendre. vers ‘Haran, passa la nuit sur le Mont Moriah, « le humanité, à la primauté de l’homme sur l’animal. Mont du Temple » : Nos expériences du Mont Moriah sont très rares. Pour Cela, insiste le Rabbi, est la signifcation profonde du Yaakov, une seule nuit sufft pour trente-quatre ans. « Il rencontra l’endroit, il y dormit, car le soleil s’était commentaire du Midrach indiquant que Yaakov ne se Ce qui est important n’est pas combien de fois cette couché… et il s’étendit sur cet endroit. » coucha pas pendant les quatorze ans qu’il passa dans expérience se produit ni combien de temps elle dure la maison de Eber, ni durant les vingt années où il mais plutôt que son infuence imprègne tout ce que Comme nos Sages ne cessent de le répéter, la Torah fut employé par Lavan. Yaakov nous indique que la nous faisons. ne contient pas un mot ou une lettre supplémentaire. loi selon laquelle « l’esprit dirige le cœur » s’applique Ainsi quel est donc le sens du passage, apparemment à tous les domaines de la vie, de l’entreprise la plus 24 Latin Link Refexion Semanal

Parasha de la Semana Unir mundos dos mundos, el material y el sagrado, como el cielo y El sueño de la escalera de nuestra la tierra. Zahava estuvo de acuerdo, mandé el fax, y a la hora recibí un llamado desde la ofcina del Rebe en Nueva A lo largo de los años, los judíos han tratado de seguir parashá ha cautivado la imaginación York, con una respuesta urgente del Rebe! de la gente durante miles de años. el ejemplo de Iaacov y donar un décimo de sus ingresos Por Tali Loewenthal a caridad. Esta práctica ha sido un factor fundamental El Rebe escribió: “¿Es cierto que la gente habló con ella en la preservación del ideal judío, tomado del sueño de y no tuvieron éxito? Rezaré por ella” El sueño de la escalera de nuestra parashá ha Iaacov: buscar, en todos los aspectos de la vida, ya sea Llamé inmediatamente a Zahava y con mucha cautivado la imaginación de la gente durante miles de en las plegarias o en la ofcina, la unión entre el cielo excitación le leí la respuesta del Rebe. Por un momento años. Iaacov, el ancestro del pueblo judío, viajaba muy y la tierra. lejos de casa. Se puso el sol, él se acostó, durmió y soñó ella quedó en silencio y luego dijo despacio: “¿El Rebe quiere decir que estoy mintiendo? ¿Que nadie habló con una escalera que unía al cielo con la tierra. ******** con Sara?” La perspectiva básica del judaísmo entiende que la La Amiga de Zahava “tierra”, es decir lo práctico, la vida material y todo lo Por Tuvia Bolton No lo había pensado así, pero me di cuenta que tenía que implica, y “el cielo”, la espiritualidad y la santidad, razón. Traté de buscar otro tipo de explicación posible a tienen una estrecha conexión. sta Parshá nos relata en detalle los nacimientos las palabras del Rebe, pero ella las rechazaba. de los hijos de Iaakov, cuyos nombres recibirían las En cada área de actividad, tenemos la oportunidad de ETribus de Israel. ¿Para qué era necesario el detalle, Hubo un silencio por un instante, yo no sabía qué decir. expresar esta conexión. Los detalles materiales de la en la descripción que comienza desde el embarazo Finalmente ella habló: “Bueno Rabino, quiero que ley judía otorgan la guía para alcanzar este objetivo. hasta el nacimiento? Quizás con la siguiente historia sepa que Zahava no existe... yo soy Sara. Nadie habló Por ejemplo, el Zohar nos dice que la escalera del sueño lo comprenderemos mejor: conmigo para que no me realice el aborto. ¡No puedo de Iaacov simboliza el rezo. Como la escalera, rezar nos Una tarde, hace aproximadamente diez años atrás, entender cómo el Rebe lo supo! Pero algo es seguro- ayuda a alcanzar el cielo desde la tierra. Es el medio entré en la ofcina de nuestra Ieshivá (Seminario yo ya he recibido la respuesta, en persona, del Rebe, que tenemos todos los individuos para conectarnos Rabínico) en Kfar Jabad ( población de Jabad en Israel) que tanto estaba esperando. Por favor, dígale que no con Di-s. y revisé los mensajes del contestador telefónico. El realizaré el aborto. Dígale que he decidido tener al niño y confar en la ayuda de Di-s”. El servicio de plegarias tiene diferentes secciones. En el primer mensaje era así: “Mi nombre es Zahava y mi número telefónico es 9786544”. servicio matutino está la parte preliminar de los rezos, Envié de inmediato un fax a la ofcina del Rebe con las luego el Shemá, luego la Amidá. Son distintas etapas, Evidentemente ella se había equivocado, así que decidí palabras de Sara, y antes de las tres horas recibí otra como los peldaños de una escalera. Durante el servicio que debía hacerle un favor y devolverle el llamado. respuesta: “Gracias por las buenas noticias. Está escrito la persona escala más y más arriba, y está cada vez más Llamé al número que dejó grabado y cuando Zahava en la Mishná del Tratado Talmúdico de Sanhedrín que cerca de Di-s. El escalón más alto es el rezo de la Amidá, atendió, traté de explicarle que había cometido un quién salva un alma judía se le considera como que ha en el que se está en presencia inmediata de Di-s, como error. Ella me respondió: “Estoy hablando con Kfar salvado al mundo entero. Por favor, dígale a la mujer, en la sala del trono, y se le habla a él de manera directa. Jabad, ¿verdad? Quiero hablar con Kfar Jabad” que acaba de salvar al mundo entero. Y que con ése Según esta interpretación, los ángeles que suben la Cuando contesté afrmativamente, ella continuó: “¡Muy mérito, Di-s le enviará bendiciones para éxito, salud y escalera en el sueño de Iaacov representan las palabras bien! Bueno, tengo una amiga llamada Sara. Ella está najat (satisfacción)” Los hijos de Iaakov representaban a de los rezos. Las palabras que salen de nuestros labios embarazada y dice que no puede mantener al niño, ya todo el pueblo judío, y por ello cada uno es sumamente y de nuestros corazones se elevan hacia Di-s. Llevan tiene tres hijos y su esposo gana muy poco, así que ha importante. consigo un poco del resplandor de nuestras almas: decidido efectuar un aborto. Traté de hablarle, incluso Clases y Eventos nuestros sentimientos de amor y dedicación. envié rabinos y expertos en el tema, hablaron con ella Clases en Espanol Los ángeles que bajan la escalera son los mensajeros durante horas pero de nada sirvió. Ahora ella aduce que lo único que puede hacerle cambiar de parecer es que Porcion Semanal de Di-s que llevan la bendición divina a quien reza, a Rabbi Shea Rubinstein su familia, a la comunidad, al pueblo judío y a todo el el Rebe de Jabad en persona la llame por teléfono y le diga que no lo haga. Es por eso que lo llamo. ¿Usted es Lunes 8:45 pm - 9:45 pm mundo. Analisis de distintos temas basados en la Perasha Jabad, verdad?” Luego de tener el sueño de la escalera, Iaacov afrmó Rabbi Shlomi Halsband el vínculo entre otra versión de estos dos mundos. Un Le expliqué a Zahava que el Rebe está muy ocupado, Miercoles 8:30 - 10:00 pm mundo es el del éxito personal material. El otro es el que reza, estudia y enseña Torá veinte horas al día y Domingo 8:30 - 10:00 pm sagrado. ¿Cómo es posible unirlos? también responde aproximadamente mil cartas y (Para Mujeres) Iaacov dijo a Di-s: “de lo que sea que me des, te daré pedidos diariamente, por eso es irrazonable esperar Sra. Vivian Perez un décimo” (Génesis 28:22). Al donar una parte de sus que él devuelva el llamado telefónico. Martes 1:15 pm - 2:50 pm ingresos a caridad, Iaacov se aseguraba de que toda Le sugerí que yo mandaría un fax al Rebe, explicándole Miércoles: 1:15pm - 2:50 pm su riqueza estuviera teñida de santidad, porque cada Jueves: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm la situación de Sara y pediría una bendición para que 198 Park Dr. Bal Harbour cien piezas de plata que ganaba, usaba diez piezas la próxima persona que le hable pueda tener éxito en Por favor llamar al 305.213.3202 de plata con fnes sagrados. Así es como se unen los convencerla para que tenga su bebé. para confrmar 25 In A Woman’s World Issues of relevance to the Jewish Woman

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Contacts at The Shul 305.868.1411 Rabbi Rabbi Ext 311 Associate Rabbi Rabbi Zalman Lipskar Ext 345 Rabbi’s Executive Assistant Ms. Lydia Hasson Ext 311 Rebbetzin Rebbetzin Chani Lipskar 305.992.8363 JLAC / Adult Ed/ Singles Rabbi Shea Rubinstein Ext 342 CYS College / Kolel Rabbi Dov Schochet 305.790.8294 Accounting Mrs. Geri Kelly Ext 341 Controller Mrs. Janice Barney Ext 318 Events / Offce Manager Ms. Milena Liascovitz Ext 328 Director of Events and Marketing Mrs Devorah Leah Andrusier Ext 339 Youth Director Rabbi Shaykee Farkash Ext 329 Shul Gaboim Operations / Maintenance Rabbi Shlomi Katan Ext 319 Mr. Andrew Roth Reception / Accounts Payable Mrs. Mindy Natoli Ext 0 Mikvah Mrs. Devorah Failer 305.323.2410 Mr. David Portnoy Pre-School Director Mrs. Chana Lipskar Ext 325 Rabbi Henry Eichler Sephardic Minyan Chazan Shimshon Tzubeli 305.865.4205 Mr. Ettai Einhorn Hebrew School / Editor Mrs. Aurit Katan 786.382.9006 Mr. David Ben-Arie Hashkama Minyan Mr. Lazer Milstein 305.349.3040 Mr. Seth Salver Mashgiach Mr. Mordechai Olesky 786.262.9115

Board of Trustees Foundation Trustees Sidney Feltenstein - Chairman Alberto Kamhazi Albert Pollans - President Simon Falic Shmuel Katz M.D. Jaime Gilinski Matias Garfunkel Leo Kryss David Lichter Ambassador Isaac Gilinski Rabbi Sholom D. Lipskar Rabbi Sholom D. Lipskar Jaime Gilinski Lazer Milstein Monroe Milstein - Treasurer Max Gilinski Michael Perez Saul Gilinski Ryan Shapiro Board of Directors Sam Greenberg Claudio Stivelman Steven M. Dunn - President Jerrod M. Levine Abel Holtz Morris Tabacinic Mitchell Feldman - Vice President Rabbi Sholom D. Lipskar Mike Izak Rabbi Zalman Lipskar VP Development Alexander Matz Eric P. Stein - Treasurer Lazer Milstein Joel Baum - Associate Treasurer Ezzy Rappaport Executive Committee Steven M. Dunn - Chair Evelyn Katz Dovid Duchman - Secretary Eliott Rimon Carolyn Baumel Brian Roller Devorah Leah Andrusier Rebbetzin Chani Lipskar Max Benoliel Seth Salver Janice Barney Rabbi Sholom D. Lipskar Eli Dominitz Daniel Shapiro Joel Baum Rabbi Zalman Lipskar Boruch Duchman Ryan Shapiro Maurice Egozi Orit Osman Velvel Freedman Michael Tabacinic Henry Eichler Marc Sheridan Eli Freund David Wolf Mitchell Feldman Daniel Sragowicz Bruce Gelb Jose Yankelevitch Daniel Gielchinsky Cynthia Stein Ighal Goldfarb Jacob J. Givner Eric P. Stein Sam Greenwald 29 Daily Study A complete guide to all classes and courses offered at The Shul

DAILY CLASSES SUNDAY MONDAY

The ’ Maamorim 6:20 - 6:50 am Daf Yomi 9:00 am In Depth Chumash 1:30 pm PHL 101 PHL-301 PHL-501 Rabbi Z. Lipskar TXT 220 Rabbi Dov Schochet TXT-110 Rabbi Dov Schochet Daf Yomi 7:45 - 8:45 am Tanya - Sichos 8:00 - 10:00 pm Insights to our Torah Portion TXT-220 Rabbi Dov Schochet PHL-322 Rabbi Shlomo Haltzband (Spanish) 8:45 - 9:45 pm PHL-120 Rabbi S. Rubinstien Chok L’Yisrael - Sephardic 8:45 am Reb Shimshon Tzubeli Women’s Study Group 8:30 - 10:00 pm TXT-110 Rebbetzin Chani Lipskar Chassisdic Discourses 10:15 - 11:00 am Pre Chanukah Women’s event. PHL-322 PHL-510 Rabbi S. Rubinstien See page 17 for details Community (Men) 8:00 - 9:30 pm (Monday & Thursday) LAW-154 Shul Rabbis & Kolel

TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY

Women’s Morning Torah Class Parsha (Men & Women) Senior Torah Academy 12:00 - 1:00 pm 11:15 am - 12:00 pm Pirkei Avot ETH-101 Rabbi Dov Schochet 10:00 - 11:30 am TXT-110 Rebbetzin Chani Lipskar TXT-501 Rabbi S. Rubinstien Women’s Torah Portion Class Chassidic Discourses (Men & Women) Senior Torah Academy (Men & Women) (Spanish) 1:15 pm - 2:50 pm 11:30 - 12:30 pm 12:00 - 1:00 pm TXT-110 Mrs. Vivian Perez PHL-320 PHL-501 Rabbi Sholom D. Lipskar TXT-120 Rabbi Dov Schochet 198 Park Drive, Bal Harbour Village or Rabbi Zalman Lipskar (Main Sanctuary) Book of Judges - Years 2780 -2835 Tanya Class - English 1:15 - 2:50 pm Women’s Tanya Class (Spanish) PHL-120 Mrs. Vivian Perez 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 198 Park Drive, Bal Harbour Village PHL-320 Mrs. Vivian Perez Spanish Kolel - Chassidus Call Vivian for details - 305.213.3202 8:00 - 10:00 pm PHL-301 Rabbi Shlomo Haltzband

NUMERIC CODES INDICATE ALL CLASSES LOCATED CYS COLLEGE COURSES AT THE SHUL VISIT WWW.CYSCOLLEGE.ORG UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

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