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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 & Sephardic Minyan Rabbi David Lasko, President

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

SHABBAT CHOL HAMOED SUKKOT 20 TISHREI 5780 OCTOBER 19, 2019 Daf Hashavua: Moed Katan 24 Nach Yomi : Ezra 7 Daf Yomi : Meilah 32 TIMES Candle Lighting 6:32pm Shabbat Ends 7:29pm We welcome all newcomers, visitors and guests

Shemini Atzeret/Simchat Torah Schedule & Information : Pages 7-10 Youth Schedule & Sukkah Hop : Pages 20-21

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OUR YIH FAMILY….

Mazel Tov:  PJ & Judy Goldberg on the engagement of their son Yoel to Yaelle Rosenblum of Friday Jerusalem (previously Melbourne, Australia), and to grandparents Paula & 6:32pm Candle Lighting Arnold Gassel and Ruth Goldberg, and the entire family.  Jack Zucker upon the recent celebration of his Bar Mitzvah in Jerusalem, and to 6:40pm Minchah/Maariv Main Sanctuary Jack’s parents Jonathan & Rachelle Zucker, and the entire family. Condolences: 6:40pm Sephardic Minchah/Maariv Library  Rabbi Yosef Weinstock on the loss of his grandmother, Mrs. Beverly Weinstock, 6:40pm Minchah/Maariv Beit Midrash and to the entire family. 6:50pm Sunset / Shkiah 9:15pm Big ShBang Sukkah Shabbat Morning Young Israel of Hollywood West 6:45am Shacharit Minyan Main Sanctuary We are extremely proud to announce the launch of Young Israel of Note earlier Hollywood West. The minyan meets on Shabbat and Yom Tov at Brauser time Maimonides Academy. We thank BMA for hosting this exciting new 8:00am Shacharit Minyan Room 1 & 2 initiative. For further information contact Rabbi Weinstock or David Lasko. 8:15am Parsha Shiur with Rabbi Yosef Weinstock: Beit Midrash “The Role of Hidur in the Performance of THANK YOU TO OUR SHABBAT SPONSORS Mitzvot”

8:00 a.m. Minyan Brenda & Alan Pritzker in memory of her mother Rose 8:45am Beit Midrash Minyan House across the street in the Silverman, Raizel bat Yitzchak Hirsch a”h, to commemorate 9:00am Shacharit Minyan Main Sanctuary Sukkah her first yahrzeit 9:00am Sephardic Minyan Library All other Kiddushim Shabbat Sponsors Group & in 9:15am Parsha class with Rabbi Yitzchak Salid Back room of the house the Sukkah 9:30am YP Minyan. Parsha Shiur with Rabbi Modular Moshe Nachbar after Minyan Shabbat Safety, Security & First Aid “Safety & Security is everyone’s responsibility. 9:30am Teen Minyan Room 5 If You See Something Say Something!” No Youth Minyan Crossing schedule: Stirling Road at SW 33rd Avenue 10:13am Latest Shema Time Hollywood Police will control the light Friday 6:30-1:00am, Shabbat 6:45am-2:30pm & 5:00-8:00pm 10:15am Parsha class with Rabbi Yitzchak Salid Back room of the house When crossing Stirling Road, make sure to always wait until cars stop by the light before crossing. Jaywalking is extremely dangerous (& illegal). For the safety of you and your family, it is imperative to cross only in the cross walk.

Shabbat Elevator will operate Shabbat morning from 7:30am-11:00am Main Sanctuary will be locked while the Torah is being read, during Mussaf Kedusha, and while

Parking Notice: The gated parking lots on the north side of our building and Rabbi is speaking. Contact Gerald Mayerhoff [email protected] or David Lasko along Stirling Road are locked for the duration of Shabbat and Yom Tov [email protected] for an aliyah or kibbud at any of the minyanim

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Shabbat Afternoon D’var Torah : Rabbi Yosef Weinstock 5:15pm Gemara Shiur on Bava Metzia (in Hebrew) Beit Midrash The Halacha is very clear that a sukkah is kosher only if the schach blocks out a majority of the sunlight- Tzilta Merubah Me’Chamta- which means that inside the sukkah there must be 5:30pm Daf Yomi Library more shade than sunlight. Chazal have attributed many philosophical meanings to this legal 5:45pm Rabbi Weinstock’s class. “Rav Moshe Main Sanctuary requirement. Sitting in the sukkah is supposed to remind us of the ever-present protection Feinstein on Kohelet” that we experience from Hashem. The Zohar teaches that when we sit in our sukkahs we should try to experience, or at least appreciate, the Tzila D’Hemnutah, the protection that G- 6:30pm Minchah Main Sanctuary d provides that in return strengthens our faith in Him. It is interesting to note that just as 6:30pm Teen Minchah Room 5 shade symbolizes G-dliness, sunlight can represent the antithesis of G-dliness. According to Maimonides, the sun was the first being other than G-d that was worshipped by human After Minchah Halacha Chaburah with Rabbi Adam Sukkah Frieberg beings. The worship of the sun began a downward spiral that ultimately led to a decrease in recognition of Hashem among all humans. As we sit in our temporary and flimsy huts we are After Minchah Parsha Shiur with Rabbi Yossi Jankovits Beit Midrash reminded of our dependence on Hashem and therefore are careful to minimize the presence of sunlight. No Gemara Shiur with Rabbi Jonathan Hirsch this Shabbat However there is another Halacha associated with our schach. Just as it can’t be too thin, it also shouldn’t be too thick. The Halacha states that one should be able to see the stars Seudah Dvar Torah by Rabbi Gabi Wittlin Sukkah through the schach. Some poskim understand this requirement to mean that one should be Shlishit able to see the stars from at least one vantage point in the sukkah. Q: What is so important Teen Seudah With Rav Natan Rooms 3 & 4 about the stars that they are required viewing from our sukkahs? Shlishit One of the most famous paintings in the world is “Starry Night” by Vincent Van Gogh. Immediately Kitzur Shulchan Aruch 5 min. class Library In describing his inspiration for this painting Van Gogh wrote “When I have a terrible need after Maariv of- shall I say the word- religion- then I go out and paint the stars.” Although van Gogh was mentally ill, this statement has a lot of truth to it. Stars, both their physical existence as well as their symbolic meaning, have been fertile ground for religious interpretation and Dvar Tefila inspiration. Hallel Rabbi Moshe Chaim Luzzatto in his philosophical work Derech Hashem writes that the “All men are liars” (Artscroll Siddur pg. 636) Rav Soloveitchik explained that the term “liars” here should not be taken to mean that all stars serve as the pipeline through which heavenly influences are brought into the physical people intentionally distort the truth. Rather, it means that man’s inner world is not always world. Nevertheless, stars are far removed from our reality. The closest star to our planet is the same as his external presentation. There is a hidden element to people’s personalities; four light years away. In Parshat Breishit, the pasuk tells us about the creation of the stars one that others may hardly know. One that he himself may hardly know. “All men are only after emphasizing the creation of the sun and moon. Rav Hirsch comments that the liars” – not because they want to lie, but because they are often unaware of what their truth really is. I may think that I know my neighbor. I know what time he leaves for work and importance of stars for the earth is less recognizable. Stars play a much more central role as a what he does professionally. I have watched his conduct and am acquainted with his Jewish symbol and in our own imaginations. habits. I have overheard some conversations, so I know his concerns and his interests. But According to Rav Soloveitchik we must be able to see the stars from our sukkah in do I really know him? Not really. In many ways he remains a mystery, which no one order to keep our horizons broad. The Rav explained that man's problem is that his personal except God can penetrate. This line from Hallel should help us appreciate how little we know, and how much only God can know. This line should also encourage us to be less schach obscures his vision. It prevents a person from seeing the world, from seeing the full judgmental. For even when we think we know someone, chances are we really don’t, grandeur of Hashem. Each person believes that he has discovered the world's deepest secrets certainly not enough to judge him. and fancies himself all knowing and all capable. Each of us sits in his or her own tiny booth (Based on Koren Mesoret HaRav Siddur, pg. 769) with such thick personal schach that we cannot fathom the existence of stars, of something beyond our own worldview. By looking at the stars, we remind ourselves that there is a Hoshana Rabah—Sunday morning Shacharit times: whole universe out there full of possibilities and promise. 7:00 & 9:00am in the Main Sanctuary 8:00am in the Beit Midrash

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Sunday, October 20, Erev Shemini Atzeret 6:30pm Light Yom Tov Candles

6:35pm Mincha/Maariv Main Sanctuary

6:48pm Sunset / Shkiah

After Maariv Hakafot for those who have the Minhag to Chapel do so on Shemini Atzeret

Monday, October 21, Shemini Atzeret—Yizkor at all Shacharit Minyanim 7:00am Shacharit Main Sanctuary

8:00am Shacharit Rooms 1 & 2 8:45am Beit Midrash Minyan Beit Midrash 9:00am Shacharit Main Sanctuary

9:00am Sephardic Minyan Library Shemini Atzeret / Simchat Torah 9:30am YP Minyan Modular 22-23 Tishrei 5780 9:30am Teen Minyan Room 5 October 21-22 No Youth Minyan

The Board of Directors invites the entire congregation to Simchat Torah night, 10:45am Sefer HaMitzvot Shiur, Rabbi Parnes Beit Midrash st Monday October 21 for a Gala Kiddush in appreciation of: All Kiddushim Sponsored by Shabbat Sponsors Group Sukkah  the wonderful and devoted Baalei Tefilah, Baalei Kriah, Baalei Tekiah and 4:30pm Youth Hakofot Social Hall Gabbaim whose dedication and professionalism made our davening beautiful and meaningful in every minyan 5:35pm Daf Yomi Library  our tireless and hardworking “behind the scenes” team, Luis Huertas, his son 6:35pm Minchah Main Sanctuary Luchi, Isabel Ortiz, Enrique Jimenez Sr. and Enrique Jr. who did not stop until everything was in place from chairs to books, setting up and breaking down to After Minchah Mini Shiur with Rabbi Weinstock: Rabbi Main Sanctuary building mechitzas, and the list goes on Yisroel Spira, The Bluzhever Rebbe: On  over 1500 seats and five different minyanim could not have happened without the the (upcoming) 30th Anniversary of his tireless efforts of the Seating Committee and staff: Reva Homnick, Executive passing (Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan 5750), Director and office staff, Elaine Braun, Sara Wallerstein and Shira Nachbar followed by Kibbudim Auction  the L’Chaim minyan was made possible by the generosity of Vicki and Avi, owners of L’Chaim Asian Steakhouse, who generously donated their facility for all of Rosh 7:27pm Maariv Main Sanctuary Hashanah and Yom Kippur After 7:27pm Light Yom Tov candles ————————- The Yomim Noraim were amazing in every way. On Kol Nidre night we recognized Hakafot in Main Sanctuary & Social Hall those who generously donated to our largest fundraiser. We have not yet met our During Hakafot Gala Appreciation Kiddush Social Hall goal. It’s never too late to contribute or increase what you have already pledged. You can call the office, or go to our website www.yih.org/kolnidre5780. If you have not After the first Hakafah there will be an option of expedited Hakafot, following by been contacted by a solicitor, please let the office know. leining and conclusion of davening, upstairs Rooms 1 & 2

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Tuesday, October 22, Simchat Torah 8:00am Shacharit (One Minyan Only) Main Sanctuary

After the first Hakafah in the Main Sanctuary, there will be an option of expedited Hakafot, followed by leining, Musaf and conclusion of davening, upstairs Rm. 1-2.

Teen Hakafot after the first Hakafah, upstairs Room 5. Dancing followed by leining and Musaf

During , approximately 10:30am, in the Beit Midrash Shiur for women with Sara Frieberg “New Year’s Lessons from Chattan Bereishit”

Famous Zablotsky Herring Kiddush. Thank you to the Brotherhood and all the sponsors. 11:00am approx. Shlomo Hochbaum Kol Ha’Nearim Main Sanctuary Extravaganza

5:35pm Daf Yomi Library

6:35pm Minchah

Between Minchah Rabbi Frieberg “Does Racism Originate in Main Sanctuary & Maariv the Torah?”

7:26pm Yom Tov ends

PATH For the 17th consecutive year every YI child grades 1-8 will receive a Torah book from PATH. The seferim may be picked up at the PATH table in the Social Hall Monday night and Tuesday morning. Thank you to all the sponsors

Yom Tov Safety, Security & First Aid “Safety & Security is everyone’s responsibility. If You See Something Say Something!” Thank you to our security personnel; please thank them when you see them! AED (Automated External Defibrillator) & other equipment in closet next to Social Hall. Safety Reflector Belts (project of the OU) are in the closet for use.

Yom Tov Crossing schedule: Stirling Road at SW 33rd Avenue Hollywood Police will control the light Sunday 6:00-10:00pm Monday 6:45am-1:30pm and 4:00-10:30pm Tuesday 7:45am-2:00pm and 5:00-8:00pm When crossing Stirling Road, make sure to always wait until cars stop by the light before crossing. Jaywalking is extremely dangerous (& illegal). For the safety of you and your family, it is imperative to cross only in the cross walk.

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WEEKDAY DAILY MINYANIM UPCOMING SHUL EVENTS THIS MONTH

October 23-25 Mini Series with Rabbi Jonathan Hirsch Wed. 10/23 8:00pm in the Beit Minchah/Maariv: 6:35pm begins. First topic: “ Great American Poskim Midrash. See flyer for full Wed. & Fri. 6:15, 7:30, 8:00 Sanctuary / 7:00am Beit Midrash Part 1 : Rav Yosef Henkin” program. Thurs. 6:15, 7:15, 8:00 Sanctuary / 6:45am Beit Midrash Dav Hashavuah class with Rabbi Weinstock Fri. 10/25 in the Library after 8:00am Minyan

Teichman-Rosenblatt Shabbat Mevorchim Shabbat, Oct. 26 4:00pm at the lecture with guest speakers Dr. Norman Ditchek home of Dr. & Mrs. Norman and Dr. Jordan Ditchek Ditchek

Siddur 101 with Sara Frieberg Shabbat Mon. Oct. 28 8:00pm Rm. 3/4 Davening

REFUAH SHLEIMAH

Binyamin Simcha ben Adina Minya (Binny Ciment), Binyamin ben Chemla (Binyamin Israel), David HaKohen ben Esther (Lev Kandinov’s father), Eliezer HaLevi ben Chana (Leon Brauser-Joel Brauser’s father), Kalman Moshe ben Devorah, Netanel Elan ben Shayna Tzipporah (wounded IDF soldier), Solomon ben Solika (Solomon Perez-Ilana Melnitsky’s father), Yehuda Arieh ben Mindla (Philippe Leiberman’s father), Yisroel Yechiel ben Chaya (Michael Reinhard-Kenny Reinhard’s father), Yitzchak Chanoch ben Chana (nephew of Vanessa Shamah and Lauren Davis), Yaakov Lev ben Shoshana (Jeff Whisler-Josh Whisler’s father), Yoseph Benyamin ben Cochava (Ralph Sharaby’s son), Yussel ben Hinda Leah (Joel Bofshever-Dorie Ehrenreich’s father) Batya bat Sara, Chana Ety bat Zirel Libah, Chaya Sara bat Dubra (Irene Berlin-Reva Homnick’s mother), Devora bat Sheina Baila, Elka bat Tova (Leona Brauser-Joel Brauser’s mother), Feiga Necha bat Pessel (Fay Lerner), Masha bat Ruth (Marcia Chonchol-Craig Barany’s mother), Sara Leah bat Rochel (Cynthia Lynn Haber-Cheryl Hamburg’s sister), Sara Leah bat Bracha (Stacey Deutsch), Shira Raizel Esther bat Mina Zosha (Ruth Messer’s granddaughter), Tzirel Libah bat Frimed Mindel (Sylvia Lieberman-Philippe Lieberman’s mother), Vickya bat Fruma (Vivian Honig-Susan Chusid’s mother), Yocheved bat Tzril (Joan Niad)

OUR IDF LONE SOLDIERS Emma Frank, Lauren Friedman, Sara Shulamit Klein, Nathaniel Melnitsky, Rina Reich, Moshe Schiff

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Israel and Gulf States Working on ‘Historic Pact’ to End Conflict Between Them Israel is reportedly negotiating with several Gulf states on a “non-aggression pact” between them as they face off against an increasingly emboldened Iran. The deal, which Israel’s Channel 12 News described as potentially “historic,” aims to put an end to the state of conflict between the Gulf states and Israel, and reportedly provides for friendly relations, cooperation in a variety of fields, and no war or incitement against each other. Advancing the Israeli initiative, Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz met on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly last month with several foreign ministers from Arab Gulf states, as reported Saturday night. On September 23, Katz tweeted that he had held talks with an unnamed counterpart from an Arab country, with which Israel does not have formal relations, and said they discussed “ways to deal with the Iranian threat” and a process for boosting “civilian cooperation.” Katz presented his Gulf counterparts with a draft text of the intended pact, which was drawn up by the Israeli Foreign Ministry, the TV report said. It reportedly highlights the opportunity to advance common interests in the context of the threat posed by Iran, and is drafted in accordance with principles of international law. Our synagogue partners with AIPAC, America’s pro-Israel lobby, in educating our 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.

Dozens of elected officials are RSVPing for Teach Florida’s legislative breakfast on Sunday November 24th. RSVP today to thank them for expanded scholarship and security funding for Jewish day schools. Your voice is significant in next session’s campaign for expanded state scholarships. To RSVP visit teachcoalition.org/fl/breakfast

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COMMUNITY NEWS

 Hebrew Classes to begin this month with Sima Dobkin at YIH: (1) Intermediate Conversational Hebrew Sundays 9:30-11:00am 10/27 to 12/29 $250 for 10 classes. (2) Advanced Conversational Hebrew Mondays 6:30-8:00pm 10/28 to 12/30 $250 for 10 classes. Call Sima to register 954-752-1044.  Teach Florida's Legislative Breakfast 11/24. 9:30am at Beth Torah Benny Rok Shabbat & Yom Tov Schedule Campus. Save the date. Stand up for safe, affordable schools.  Annual of Bat Amit National Service volunteers, 11/21 to 11/24 in Time Program Age/Grade Location Hollywood. Looking for hosts, register at https://forms.gle/inYtR713mF2Fpbjc8. For further information or questions contact Racheli Lasry 305-916-8640 8:30am Babysitting 18months- Back of  Lulavim & Etrogim: Orders are being taken at Holyland Judaica, 5650 Stirling Nursery 3 House Road 954-964-4288.  Sing, Sign, Simcha at YIH, Tuesdays 10:30am, music program for infants to 3 9:00am – Pre-Groups Game Room Pre K thru 4th Room 3-4 years, accompanied by an adult. Sign up at [email protected] 10:00am Grade  Jeanette Levine Bridal Gemach. Contact Robin Andisman 954-588-7600 or [email protected] 9:30am Teen Minyan 8th-12th Gr. Room 5  Jewish Lending Library for adults and children in Hollywood. If you would like followed by to donate books, call or text Tamar Ference at 305-721-5880. Kiddush and Final Four  Bikur Cholim Medical Equipment Gemach: If you are in need of medical Rashi Shiur with Rav equipment on a temporary basis such as a wheelchair, walker, crutches, please call Natan 954-894-8514 or contact www.bikurcholimhollywood.org ***Cholent Kiddush on  PATCH Free Tutoring Program contact Larry Reiss (954) 662-3128. Shabbat only ***  Tomchei Shabbos assists needy families in our community with meals for 9:30am Youth Minyan will resume Elementary & Chapel Shabbat. Checks may be mailed to the shul, or donate online at www.yih.org Shabbat Parshat Noach Middle School,  Hollywood Community Kollel, 4016 N. 46 Ave. (Winn Dixie shopping center). Early Minchah 2:00pm Sun.-Thurs. Late Ma’ariv 9:30pm Sun.-Thurs. with parents 10:00am – Shabbat/Yom Tov Nursery 3 thru 4th Various 11:30am Morning Groups Grade rooms – inquire YOUNG ISRAEL OF HOLLYWOOD ENCOURAGES OUR MEMBERS’ HOSPITALITY AND PARTICIPATION upstairs AT COMMUNITY EVENTS. THE SYNAGOGUE DOES NOT SUPERVISE THE KASHRUT OF COMMUNITY FUNCTIONS THAT ARE NOT ON OUR CAMPUS, NOR PRIVATE EVENTS AT MEMBERS' HOMES. CONSULT THE RABBIS WITH ANY QUESTIONS. Starting at Shabbat/Yom Tov Nursery 3 thru 4th Room 3-4 11:30am Morning Groups Late Grade Pickup ($18 charge)

Same time Teen Mincha 8th-12th Gr. Room 5 as shul followed by Teen Seudah

THIS PUBLICATION GOES TO THE PRINTER ON WEDNESDAYS. ALL SUBMISSIONS MUST Mincha Shlishit with Rav Natan BE IN THE SHUL OFFICE BY WEDNESDAYS AT NOON. THIS INCLUDES EVENTS, *** Shabbat Only *** SPONSORSHIPS, NAMES FOR THE REFUAH SHLEIMAH LIST.

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