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YOUNG ISRAEL OF HOLLYWOOD-FT. LAUDERDALE Rabbi Yosef Weinstock, Senior Rabbi Rabbi Adam Frieberg, Assistant Rabbi Rabbi Edward Davis, Rabbi Emeritus Dr. P.J. Goldberg, President

3291 Stirling Road, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312 954-966-7877 email: [email protected] www.yih.org

Rosh Hashanah 1 & 2 5779 September 10-11, 2018

L'Shanah tovah teekatev v'taychatem May you be inscribed and sealed for a good year

We welcome all newcomers, visitors and guests

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OUR YIH FAMILY….

Welcome New Members: Chaim & Esti Bar-Eli, Matthew & Janice Kandel, Moshe & Rivka Genet, Sunday, September 9, Erev Daniel & Nicole Raz 7:13pm Light Yom Tov Candles

7:15pm Minchah at the Shul only, Open Seating Main Sanctuary Dvar Tefila An insight from the Machzor to help enhance our prayer experience Monday, September 10, First Day Rosh Hashanah “All of humanity passes before You, like bnei marom” (Birnbaum Machzor pg 361) 6:25am V’sikin Minyan House The (Rosh Hashanah 18a) offers three interpretations for Bnei Marom: “What is the meaning of the expression ‘like Bnei Maron’? — In Babylon it was translated, 8:00am Shacharit Main Sanctuary ‘like a flock of sheep’. Resh Lakish said: As [in] the ascent of Beth Maron. (A narrow pass where wayfarers had to proceed in single file). Rab Judah said in the name of Samuel: Like 8:00am Shacharit Club the troops of the house of David.” Sheep, steps and soldiers. On a literal level all three explanations point to a 8:00am Shacharit L’Chaim common theme trying to be conveyed: On Rosh Hashanah every individual is judged, one person at a time. When sheep are counted- they pass through the pen gate one at a time. To 8:00am Shacharit Sephardic Minyan Modular ascend by Beth Maron- you had to go up one at a time. When troops present themselves to be inspected by their superior, they are inspected one at a time. On one hand this idea is scary Before Services conclude and overwhelming: When it comes to judging our deeds, few of us want to be in the spotlight with God’s full attention focused on just me. On the other hand, this can be a source of 1:00pm comfort and strength. If Hashem focuses on me alone, then I must be important. I must be 5:00pm Tashlich At the home of Drs. able to develop unique talents and contributions to this world. I must be able to benefit from a Robert & Myriam Klein personal and unique relationship with God. The author of the book Avodat David suggests that these three symbols represent 7:15pm Minchah at the Shul only, Open Seating Main Sanctuary three approaches that people take towards Rosh Hashanah: Sheep: When one sheep is taken to slaughter, the rest of the flock runs away. The flock Between Rabbi Weinstock will speak on “Operation Main Sanctuary has no idea where it’s going. So too many people enter Rosh Hashanah with no plan, no direction and no preparation. Minchah Finale: Halachic Perspectives On the Steps: These steps are narrow, with sharp precipices on either side. This requires a and Maariv Eichmann Trial” person climbing the steps to be cautious, deliberate and thoughtful. This is a second approach 8:10pm Maariv at the Shul only, Open Seating Main Sanctuary to Rosh Hashanah: Be thoughtful, deliberate and plan ahead to the most out of the High Holidays season. After Light Yom Tov Candles Soldiers: know the danger yet are willing to sacrifice for a cause greater than themselves, oftentimes the king or one’s country. So too we should strive to appreciate our 8:10pm role as ambassadors for the King of Kings. Our purpose is to bring Godliness into this world through and Mitzvot. In this way, Rosh Hashanah is really not about us- it’s about God. This is what we mean when we add to our Amida throughout the (Birnbaum Machzor pg 31): “Remember us for life, King who desires life; inscribe us in the Book of Life, for your sake oh living God” Yom Tov Safety, Security Our prayer are more likely to be answered in the affirmative when we are less “Safety & Security is everyone’s responsibility. If You See Something Say Something!” selfish in our perspective and when we emphasize God as the essential purpose of life and the Safety Announcement Stirling Road at SW 33rd Avenue: Please cross Stirling reason for our requests. Road in the crosswalk after all traffic has stopped. Crossing elsewhere is dangerous An alternate approach to this phrase suggests that these three symbols are there to and illegal. Police officer controls the light on Sunday 7-11pm, Monday 7:30am- cause us to ask ourselves three key questions for this season. Sheep: What level am I currently at? 3:00pm and 7-11pm, Tuesday 7:30am-1:30pm and 7-11pm. A custodian will Stairs: What level am I at today compared to where I was? Am I improving, staying the manually change the light on Mon. & Tues. morning before the V’sikin Minyan. same or falling behind? Soldiers: Am I developing my unique capabilities?

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Tuesday, September 11, Second Day Rosh Hashanah

6:25am V’sikin Minyan House

8:00am Shacharit Main Sanctuary

8:00am Shacharit Club

8:00am Shacharit L’Chaim

8:00am Shacharit Sephardic Minyan Modular

Before Services conclude

1:00pm May you and all your loved ones be inscribed for a healthy 7:15pm Minchah at the Shul only, Open Seating Main Sanctuary and happy New Year! We hope that your Rosh Hashanah and 8:09pm Maariv at the Shul only, Open Seating Main Sanctuary davening will be meaningful.

Between Rabbi Frieberg will speak on “: To Main Sanctuary Minchah Hear or Be Heard?” Our synagogue is the center of our community and our and Maariv budget depends on funds raised by and from its membership. 8:09pm Yom Tov Ends

All members will be contacted by the Appeal committee for their annual pledge for the operations and maintenance of our shul. Please be courteous to your Wednesday, September 12, Fast of Gedaliah solicitors, they volunteer their time to help our shul reach 5:56am Fast Begins its financial obligation.

5:45am Shacharit Shul Your positive and generous response establishes the unity 6:30am Shacharit Beit Midrash for the collective mission for our shul. Please consider 7:00am Shacharit Shul increasing your pledge. We hope to reach 100% participation on whatever level you are able to participate. 8:00am Shacharit Shul

7:05pm Minchah Shul Please donate generously to our annual Kol Nidre Appeal by calling the shul office 8:05pm Fast Ends Shul Or clicking here https://www.yih.org/kolnidre5779# Please enjoy a simple after Lobby Maariv services given by Marc Eisenmann in loving memory of his maternal grandmother Chana bat Yosef on her 24th yahrzeit

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Shofar Blowing for homebound: If anyone will be homebound on Rosh Hashanah and needs Shofar blown for them please contact Rabbi Weinstock.

Please no talking inside the prayer areas during services. Talking is also disruptive in the areas immediately outside the Main Sanctuary, Social Hall, L’Chaim and Club prayer areas. The area inside the Social Hall without chairs is not available for talking. Those who need to talk or need to take a break are invited to the library, the chapel, and outside the front doors at the Shul. Downstairs in the lobby or outside in front of the building are available at the Club.

All prayer participants (both in the Sanctuary/Social Hall, L’Chaim, and the Club) must be in their assigned seats. Standing is not permitted in those areas without chairs in the Social Hall, L’Chaim and Club. Children and infants cannot play in those areas. It is a detriment to both decorum and basic safety.

Children must be either with their parent or in groups/babysitting. Plans should be made for children who will need to go home during the course of the services. Children are not permitted to be anywhere else in the Shul building, L’Chaim or Club. While in the davening areas, parents should ensure their children are not disruptive to others. Each of us should be considerate, a positive teacher and a role model to the youth of our congregation.

Kol Nidre Appeal: As we prepare for the Yomim Noraim, all members will be contacted by the Kol Nidre Appeal committee for their annual pledge for the operations and maintenance of our shul. Your positive and generous response establishes the unity for the collective mission for our shul.

Sukkot Hospitality: If you need hospitality for , or are able to host guests in your , please contact Rabbi Weinstock.

No Sukkah? No Problem! Join Rabbi and Rebecca Weinstock and family for dinner the first night of Sukkot Sunday 9/23 in the Young Israel sukkah. Reservations are required by contacting the shul office. No charge. Sponsorships welcome.

The Shlomo Hochbaum (a”h) Simchat Torah Kol Ha’Nearim Chupah: Children’s names may be added to the Chupah, $36 per name payable to the Brotherhood. Please complete the form and return to the shul office.

The Feintuch family announces the availability of a free Tashlich app, for all devices, developed in memory of their beloved father and grandfather, Joseph Katzenstein. To download go to http://www.rustybrick.com/iphone-tashlich.php\

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D’var Torah : Rabbi Yosef Weinstock UPCOMING EVENTS

The Karliner Rebbe would serve as Chazan on Rosh Hashana morning and lead the Personal Growth: The Science and Wisdom This week 8:00 p.m. in congregation for Shacharit. One year, he began the special tune that prefaces Shacharit. of Making it Last by Dr. Aliza Septimus Thurs. 9/13 the Chapel As he said the word “Hamelech” (Birnbaum Machzor page 169) he fainted. It took a Sisterhood’s New Member’s Tea. All new and 9/15 4:00 p.m. YIH while before he came to and was able to continue with the service. Afterwards, his Chasidim asked him what had happened. current members welcome. Social Hall The Rebbe replied by recounting the story from Tractate pg 56a. Rabbi Weinstock’s Shabbat Shuva drasha Shabbat 9/15 6:05 p.m. in The story is set during the Roman Siege of Jerusalem, and the situation was dire. topic: Dveykut (Connecting to God): How to the Main The city’s food supply was severely compromised due to fires started by insurgents. Make Our Sticky Sanctuary Rabbi Yochanan Ben Zakkai snuck out of the city in a casket in an attempt to secure temporary relief for the inhabitants of Jerusalem. When he reached the Roman military Rabbi Frand’s Annual Teshuva lecture (via Mon. 9/17 8:00 p.m. camp, he went to see the general Vespasian. Rabbi Yochanan prefaced his appeal by webcast) saying “Peace be Upon You oh King, Peace be Upon You oh King”. General Vespasian replied in anger, “Your speech has made you liable for death Moving from Yom Kippur to Sukkot: Their Thurs. 9/20 8:00 p.m. in on two accounts. Firstly, I am not a king- and you are mocking me by calling me such. Historic and Mystical Connection by Rabbi the Chapel Secondly, if I am indeed the king, why have you not come to visit me sooner to plead on behalf of your people?” Rabbi Yochanan responded to Vespasian’s first reprimand by explaining that the day would come soon when the general would indeed be king. Although Rabbi Yochanan attempted to counter the second critique, ultimately the Gemara tells us “Ishtik” – Rabbi Yochanan was silent. He had no persuasive reason to support his delay in approaching and beseeching the king. “It was the thought of this story that made me faint”, explained the Karliner REFUAH SHLEIMAH Rebbe. For if Rabbi Yochanan had to concede defeat, and could not offer a compelling reason for not approaching the human king sooner, certainly our guilt is much greater Bahor ben Merhai (Boris Yusupov-Roman Yusupov’s father), Baruch Zvi ben for not optimizing our opportunities to approach Hashem, the King of all kings.” Rivka Batya (Rabbi Dr. Brian Galbut-Daniel Galbut’s cousin), Binyamin ben The central theme of Rosh Hashana is that G-d is King. He owns exclusive Chemla (Binyamin Israel), David HaKohen ben Esther (Lev Kandinov’s sovereignty over creation. I don’t know about you, but when I hear reference to a king, I father), Eliezer HaLevi ben Chana (Leon Brauser-Joel Brauser’s father), Gershon assume that it is in regards to a far-off place or a far-off time. Matisyahu ben Sara Leah (Gary Lyman, brother of Meryl Palgon and Neil It used to be that Jews lived in places that were ruled by kings. On Rosh Hashana Lyman), Solomon ben Solika (Solomon Perez-Ilana Melnitsky’s father), Yaakov they were able to relate to what it was like to stand before royalty. Perhaps they or a ben Mira (Jacques Vogel-Michel Vogel’s father), Yehuda Arieh ben Mindla family member had once met or saw the king. There might have been a story that (Philippe Leiberman’s father), Yisroel Yechiel ben Chaya (Michael Reinhard- circulated throughout the village about a person who had an audience with the king. Kenny Reinhard’s father), Yitzchak Chanoch ben Chana (nephew of Vanessa Rabbi Shlomo Wolbe explains that this real life knowledge and experience of monarchy Shamah and Lauren Davis). was a blessing. It made appreciating G-d as King on Rosh Hashana familiar and more accessible. If people know what the position of king and royalty entail, then they can Chana Ety bat Zirel Libah, Chaya Sara bat Dubra (Irene Berlin-Reva more readily imagine that Hashem is the King of all kings; with the respect, obedience Homnick’s mother), Devora bat Sheina Baila, Elka bat Tova (Leona Brauser-Joel and reverence due thereon. Today the world’s political state of affairs is such that we Brauser’s mother), Feiga Necha bat Pessel (Fay Lerner), Masha bat Ruth (Marcia Chonchol-Craig Barany’s mother), Pesyah Kayla bat Shaindle (Ezra Stern’s have limited knowledge of kings. Of those monarchs that remain today, most are mere mother), Sara Leah bat Rochel (Cynthia Lynn Haber-Cheryl Hamburg’s sister), figureheads without real power. Many exist in the context of a constitutional or Sara Leah bat Bracha (Stacey Deutsch), Shira Raizel Esther bat Mina Zosha democratic system. (Ruth Messer’s granddaughter), Tzirel Libah bat Frimed Mindel (Sylvia Lieberman- Rabbi Wolbe suggests that the fact that we have no model of kingship exacerbates Philippe Lieberman’s mother), Yocheved bat Tzril (Joan Niad). our difficulties in crowning Hashem as King. It highlights our current predicament in which we are experiencing Hester Panim. G-d’s kingship is neither readily evident nor apparent to us. At best, our point of reference for G-d’s Kingship is analogous to that of If you know of a shul member in the hospital or who might appreciate a home visit, an exiled government. G-d often seems distant. And yet we know that He is involved in please let the Rabbis know by contacting the shul office. Please contact the office the details of our lives and in the activities of the entire world. On Rosh Hashana, our if someone on this list has, Baruch Hashem, recovered. task is to bridge the distance that can exist between how we feel about God and what we know to be true; how we often feel about ourselves and what we know can/ should be the case.

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WEEKDAY DAILY MINYANIM COMMUNITY NEWS Thurs. & Fri. September 13 & 14 Shacharit (all minyanim start with )  “How to Say Sorry When you are Really Not” – pre-Yom Kippur Lecture with Please note new Shacharit minyan in the Beit Midrash Rabbi Raphael Stohl, Sunday, 9/16 at the Kollel from 8:30 – 9:30pm. For Men & Women. Thursday & Friday 5:45, 7:00, 8:00am in the Sanctuary  Attention ages 65 and over! Spend an hour each week developing 6:30am in the Beit Midrash meaningful relationships with children through a unique inter-generational program Minchah/Maariv: 7:15pm being launched by Mizrahi Torah Academy. For info or to reserve your spot, contact Zohara Epstein 954-893-9406 or Samantha Hirsch 954-281-2762.  Haifa Hoops Charity Basketball game, Sunday, Sept. 30th, 2:00-5:00 p.m. at St. Thomas University, Miami Gardens. For info: Andrew Holtz 305-933- WEEKDAY LEARNING 8308x2446 or [email protected]  Lulavim & Etrogim: Orders may be placed at Holyland Judaica, 5650 Stirling  Daf Yomi in the Library. Weekdays: 5:30am & 8:00pm. Shabbat: 1 hour Road 954-964-4288 and Judaica & Gifts, 3379 Sheridan Street 954-589-0441. before Minchah. Sundays: 6:30am.  Jewish Education Fund: Love your community, invest in your schools,  Morning Learning Program with Rabbi Yossi Jankovits daily in the Beit support JEF. For more information, go to yih.org/JEF or call 954-966-7877. Midrash. Change of schedule to coordinate with the new Shacharit minyan:  Bikur Cholim Medical Gemach. To borrow medical equipment, contact 954- Sun. (7:30-8:30am), Mon., Thurs. (6:00-6:45am), Tues., Wed., Fri. (6:00- 895-8844 or [email protected] 7:00am).  PATCH Free Tutoring Program for YIH Middle & High School students.  Sunday Gemara study with David Epstein is on holiday hiatus and resumes Contact Larry Reiss (954) 662-3128. Sunday, October 14.  Hollywood Bridal Gemach is looking for donations of bridal gowns, Mondays: bridesmaid, mother of the bride gowns in good condition and all sizes. Please contact Robin Andisman at 954-588-7600 or [email protected]  8:30pm The Book of Devarim, Tobi Wolf for women, Room 5 Monetary donations welcome. All donations are tax deductible.  8:30pm Tractate Brachot, Rabbi Yitzchak Salid, Chapel  Hollywood Community Kollel, 4016 N. 46 Ave. (Winn Dixie shopping center). Tuesdays: Early Minchah 2:00pm on Wednesday (Tzom Gedaliah) and Thursday. Late  7:30pm Talmud with Rabbi Michael Katz, Room 5 Maariv 9:30pm Wednesday and Thursday.

OUR IDF LONE SOLDIERS YOUNG ISRAEL OF HOLLYWOOD ENCOURAGES OUR MEMBERS’ HOSPITALITY AND Emma Frank, Sara Shulamit Klein, Rina Reich PARTICIPATION AT COMMUNITY EVENTS. THE SYNAGOGUE DOES NOT SUPERVISE THE KASHRUT OF COMMUNITY FUNCTIONS THAT ARE NOT ON OUR CAMPUS, NOR PRIVATE Moshe Schiff, Sarina Solomon EVENTS AT MEMBERS' HOMES. CONSULT THE RABBIS WITH ANY QUESTIONS.

Every Shabbat we pray for the safety of our IDF soldiers. We would like to include the names of children or grandchildren of our YIH members who are currently serving. Please submit names to the shul office, 954-966-7877, or email [email protected]

THIS PUBLICATION GOES TO THE PRINTER ON WEDNESDAYS. ALL SUBMISSIONS MUST The YIH Brotherhood Basketball league is back! Season 1 starts September 17. BE IN THE SHUL OFFICE BY WEDNESDAYS AT NOON. THIS INCLUDES EVENTS, Deadline to sign up is September 6. For questions about the league or sponsorships SPONSORSHIPS, NAMES FOR THE REFUAH SHLEIMAH LIST. please email [email protected]

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Exclusive: Iran-Based Political Influence Operation - Bigger, Rosh Hashanah Both Days Persistent, Global All High Holidays babysitting and childcare An apparent Iranian influence operation targeting internet users worldwide is significantly bigger than previously identified, Reuters has by pre-registration only found, encompassing a sprawling network of anonymous websites and Time Program Age/Grade Location social media accounts in 11 different languages. Facebook and other companies said last week that multiple social media accounts and 9:00am Babysitting in the Club 18 months - Club websites were part of an Iranian project to covertly influence public to Nursery 3 opinion in other countries. A Reuters analysis has identified 10 more sites 1:00pm and dozens of social media accounts across Facebook, Instagram, 9:00am Supervised childcare in Pre K - 3rd Club Twitter and YouTube. U.S.-based cyber security firm FireEye Inc and to the Club Grade Israeli firm ClearSky reviewed Reuters’ findings and said technical indicators showed the web of newly-identified sites and social media 1:00pm accounts - called the International Union of Virtual Media, or IUVM - was 9:00am Babysitting in YIH 18 months - House across a piece of the same campaign, parts of which were taken down last week to Nursery 3 the street by Facebook Inc, Twitter Inc and Alphabet Inc. IUVM pushes content 1:00pm from Iranian state media and other outlets aligned with the government in Tehran across the internet, often obscuring the original source of the 9:00am Supervised childcare in Pre K - 3rd Upstairs information. to YIH Grade Our synagogue partners with AIPAC, America’s pro-Israel lobby, in educating our 1:00pm community on issues affecting the U.S.-Israel relationship. We encourage you to learn more by contacting AIPAC at (202) 639-5200 or by visiting www.aipac.org No babysitting or childcare available at the L’Chaim Minyan

School is back in session and Teach Florida has been at back to school events to make sure every parent is registered and ready to vote this November to support safe, affordable Jewish schools. Let your YOUTH NEWS neighbors and friends know that voter registration for the November 6 election is open until October 9. Email [email protected] for Congratulations to Pack 18 and Troop 18 on successful Scouting Kick Offs. The information about how to register online. Scouts would like to welcome you to join them on Sunday, Sept 16, from 10 AM - 12 PM for their Exodus and open Campsite. See fb.me/jewishscouts for details.

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The Young Israel Sisterhood invites ALL MEMBERS to the New Member’s Tea. We will play an interactive game, drink tea with cake & cookies, and get to know the members of the community. Please come and share with our new members, what, in your experience, makes this community special.

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Please go to https://www.yih.org/cruise to fill out the form and respond if you are interested in joining this cruise to the Bahamas in November. The price is $398 per person all inclusive. A $50 reservation deposit is required.

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