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Over Tirty Years of Serving the Communities of Bal Harbour, Bay Harbor Islands, Indian Creek and Surfside 9540 Collins Avenue, Surfside, Fl 33154 Tel: 305.868.1411 Fax: 305.861.2426 www.TeShul.org Email: [email protected] The Shul Weekly Magazine Everything you need for every day of the week Contents Nachas At A Glance A big thank you to The Falic and Kopel families Weekly Message 3 Thoughts on the Parsha from Rabbi Sholom D. Lipskar for sponsoring ice cream for the entire Child

Celebrating Shabbos 4-5 Enrichment Center on “Eat for day”. Each Schedules, classes, articles and more... Everything you need for an “Over the Top” Shabbos experience child gave a coin to Tzedakah for Israel and then Community Happenings 6-7 enjoyed delicious ice cream Sharing with your Shul Family

A Time to Pray 8 Check out all the davening schedules and locations throughout the week Kiddush Bank 9 The investment with a guarenteed return

Inspiration, Insights & Ideas 10-15 Bringing Torah lessons to LIFE

Get The Picture 16-22 The full scoop on all the great events around town

The ABC’s of Aleph 23 Serving Jews in institutional and limited environments. French Connection 24

Latin Link 25 In a woman’s world Issues of relevance to the Jewish woman 26

Networking Post Bat Mitzvah Club continues to be a Effective Advertising 27-28 tremendous success. Each week the girls enjoy Numbers To Know exciting activities connected to an Contacts at The Shul 29 inspirational message. Daily Study A complete guide to all classes and courses offered at 30 The Shul

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

Quotable Quote

Chassidim never say farewell, for they never depart from each other; wherever they are, they are one family.

Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak of Lubavitch Thoughts on the Parsha from Rabbi Sholom D. Lipskar

Shabbos Parshas Toldos inhabited by its rightful owners.

In our own life time we have seen extraordinary and obvious miracles of he Jewish People, Israel and the G-d as in 1948 we were again given the opportunity to not only live in World. our land but to govern and project its important role on the world stage T as well. The miracles that G-d has shown us in our Holy Land since then It is very obvious and noteworthy that the genesis of the Jewish of the transcendent, imminent hand of Almighty G-d. people, beginning with our patriarchs Abraham, Isaac and Jacob together The only way that we have been successful in maintaining our presence with our matriarchs Sarah, Rebecca, in such an obvious and special way is by our bond to G-d, His Torah Rachel and Leah, contains in each of their generations a commitment and unconditionally. promise by G-d Almighty, Creator of the Universe, that the land of Canaan - thereafter to be known as Israel - is the and even rebellious Jew are both equal children of Almighty G-d, and both inheritance and the eternal land and home of the Jewish people. carry the sign of G-d’s children in their personhood, identity and in the deepest impressions and recess of their psyche and soul. Even before telling them about the impending revelation of the Torah and building of the Temples, the Land of Israel was a sin qua non in the The Jew that was murdered in the death camps of the Nazis with “SHMA equation of the Jewish People. being a Jew as the Jew who was murdered and did not even know what It was not only a geographic location that any nation needs for full SHMA YISROEL means. identity, but a place where the Jewish people could and would create a country and visible civilization in the midst of the earth, that would serve We need to recognize that part of our being chosen as G-d’s Holy People is as a beacon of light to the rest of the world. dynamically integrated with Israel being chosen as G-d’s Holy Land.

Our Torah teaches that when G-d Almighty directed Abraham to walk the It is up to us to make it into the place that it is intended to be, by infusing full length and breadth of the entire land that would be his children’s every aspect of its life with a love for The Land, love for each other, love country, he acquired it legally. At that time it was gifted to Abraham by the for Torah and love for G-d. Creator and Owner of the entire world. In fact, when tracing the lineage of ownership of that part of the world that we refer to Israel today, it did Coming from the Shluchim convention it was so emotionally evident belong to Abraham’s immediate ancestral family having been given to to me how the Shluchim who live in the farthest reaches of the most Shem, the oldest of Noah’s sons. dangerous locations in the world are bound spiritually to every Jew in the world, and physically as well. Even in their security they work hand in After the Jewish people’s descent to Egypt where they were enslaved for hand with Israel, recognizing that being together as one will bring us the 210 years and the 40 years sojourning in the desert, once they came into intended success that we look for. Israel led by Joshua there was never a moment in history where there was not a Jew living in the Holy Land and sustaining its claim of ownership on The best and most accepted abstract of the validity of the Jewish ownership behalf of the Jewish people. of Israel is the Bible. Only by maintaining its authority and validating its truth do we send the message of Israel’s true owners to the world. There were times in history when we lived in Israel with pride and power Have a great Shabbos and a good week. other times when we were banished and persecuted, and when other nations tried to usurp our ownership. It never worked; no one was able to bring life to that land. Without the presence and efforts of the Jewish people, blessed by the unique blessings that G-d gave to them, the land Rabbi Sholom D. Lipskar remained a desert only to be transformed to its Garden State when 3 Celebrating Shabbos with our Youth Everything you need for an “Over the Top” Shabbos experience Torah Quiz

Morah Malkie’s Yakira Leah’s Tot Shabbat Aleph Wonder Girls Ages: 1 - 3 Ages: 4 - 6 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Questions: Montessori Classrooom 2 1. Who was born red like Eisav, but was so different from him? classrooom 2 (Bereishis Rabbah) 2. From which point did Eisav want to kill Yaakov? (Bereishis Rabbah)

3. Which good deed of Eisav was Rabban Shimon ben Gamliel jealous of and why? (Bereishis Rabbah)

Answers for Last Week: Itty’s Rochelle’s 1. There is a nice custom for a chosson to read the Parshah of Pre Tween Girls Tween Girls Rivkah’s marriage to Yitzchak on his wedding day in order that it serve as a guide as to how he should conduct his life with kindness. Grades: 2nd - 5th Grades: 6th - 8th (Rabbeinu Bachya)

10:00 am - 12:00 pm 10:30 am - 12:00 pm 2. The symbolism of Rivkah’s riding on a camel, was that just as a camel has one sign of kashrus and one sign of impurity, so too Classrooom 1 Rivkah bore both a tzadik and a rasha. (Bereishis Rabbah 60:14)

3. Besuel and Lavan tried poisoning Eliezer’s food, so that they could rob all the riches. But when Eliezer got up to wash before the meal, an angel switched his plate with that of Besuel’s. They all ate, but it was Besuel who did not wake up the next morning! Each one possessed a most extraordinary merit. (Baal HaTurim 54:33; see Yalkut Shimoni 109) Mendel’s Sholom’s Junior Boys Hebrew School Grades: 4th - 8th Ages: 4 - 8 Prizes kindly sponsored by 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 10:00 am - 12:00 pm the Goldczer Family in loving Memory of Montessori 3 Aryeh Leib ben Zev Volf obm

Mishnayos Ba’al Peh Shaykee’s Debbie’s Yosef’s After Mincha Davening With Dad Teen Girls Teen Boys Montessori 3 Grades: 9th - 12th GREAT PRIZES!!! Grades: 7th - 8th Grades: 9th - 12th 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Prizes kindly sponsored by the 10:30 am - 12:00 pm 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Goldczer family in loving memory of Teen Girls Room Aryeh Leib ben Zev Volf Obm Classroom 1 Haime Library

4 Celebrating Shabbos Everything you need for an “Over the Top” Shabbos experience

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Candle lighting 5:14 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. / 9:00 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. 30 Minutes of Tanya: Classroom #1 +/- 12:00 p.m. kiddush and Shalosh seudos is With Mrs. Vivian Perez (for Women) After Davening Executive Catering Kiddush 12:00 p.m. Daf Yomi 4:30 p.m. Men’s Shiur 4:15 p.m. Women’s Shiur 4:15 p.m. Shalosh Seudos for Boys 4:15 p.m. Mincha 5:00 p.m. Shabbat Ends / Arvit & Havdalah 6:08 p.m. Weekly Video of The Rebbe kiddushim at The Shul Please help us to provide our weekly Shabbos Kiddush and Sephardic Minyan Friday Evening Shalosh Seudos by becoming a sponsor. Or join the Kiddush Bank Mincha / Kabbalat Shabbat 5:10 p.m. by becoming a Partner ($770 annually ) or Patron ($360 anually) Shabbat Day Shacharit 9:00 a.m. Mincha 4:55 p.m. Shabbat Ends 6:08 p.m. The following dates are available for sponsorship: Arvit & Havdalah 6:16 p.m. Kiddush Shalosh Seudos Nov 14, 21, 28 Nov 14, 21, 28

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Eruv Information We would like to emphasize that every Erev Shabbos, individuals should call the Eruv 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.

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Birthdays Yahrtzeits Kislev 2 Mr. Abraham Osman Kislev 2 Chasia Riva Bas Moshe obm Kislev 2 Mr. Harold Tripp Mother-in-law of Mrs. Bessie Bedzow Kislev 2 Mr. Matthew Shear Kislev 4 Avraham Meir ben Yisroel Isser obm Kislev 2 Mrs. Elana J. Szafranski Father of Mr. Isaac Arber Kislev 2 Ms. Irene Gelbhauer Kislev 5 Tamara Matlas bas Moshe obm Kislev 2 Ms. Nily Falic Sister-in-law of Mrs. Estela Berry Kislev 3 Mr. Isaac Sredni Kislev 5 Levi Yitzchok ben Nachum obm Kislev 3 Mrs. Deborah Portnoy Father of Mrs. Rose Schreiber Kislev 4 Mr. Daniel Carmi Kislev 6 HaRav David Bitton obm Kislev 4 Mr. Marco Lustgarten Father of Ms. Liv-Tiferet De Vitton Kislev 4 Mr. Max Shaftal Kislev 6 Menachem Mendal ben Yehudah obm Kislev 4 Mrs. Chaya Elbogen Kislev 4 Mrs. Tamar Attias Father of Mrs. Dita Muhlrad Kislev 5 Dr. Brian Dooreck Kislev 6 Yafa Milatin obm Kislev 5 Mrs. Chaya Litchkowski Grandmother of Mrs. Orly Alexander Kislev 6 Mr. Julian Ohayon Kislev 6 Freidel bas Yoshuah obm Kislev 6 Ms. Nicole Gorin Mother of Ms. Barbara Ann Taylor Kislev 7 Mr. Asher Mathias Bublick Kislev 6 Chaim Mordechai ben Reb Yisroel Yaakov obm Kislev 7 Mr. Elijah Salver Brother of Mr. Abe Stein Kislev 7 Mr. Jeffrey Herman Kislev 7 Basha bas Menashe obm Kislev 7 Mr. Ruben Salama Mother of Mrs. Miriam Schwartz Wiener Kislev 7 Mrs. Nily Falic Kislev 7 Sarah bas Leah obm Kislev 7 Mrs. Orit Osman Mother of Mrs. Claudia Szerer Kardonski Kislev 7 Ms. Dorita Kardonski Kislev 8 Steven Adelman obm Kislev 8 Mr. David Shakury Nephew of Ms. Reine Fiss Kislev 8 Ms. Daniela Yocheved Ben-Arie Kislev 8 Uziyahu Eliyahu obm Father of Rabbi Betzalel Camissar Kid’s Birthdays Kislev 8 Malka bas Yosef obm Kislev 2 Yetta Alta Shula Schottenstein Mother of Mr. Jerrod M. Levine Kislev 3 Alexa Szafranski Kislev 8 Shlomo ben Yosef obm Kislev 3 Shlomo Rubinstein Grandfather of Mrs. Routh Tzubeli Meloul Kislev 3 Aliyah Schottenstein Kislev 4 Eitan Greenwald Kislev 5 Dovid Mordechai Gilinski Kislev 6 Ariel Bramy Mazal Tov Kislev 6 Jacob Stein Kislev 7 Rina Chaya Miriam Plutno Mazal Tov to Rabbi. & Mrs. Shmulik and Malkie Tevardovitz on the Bat Mitzvah of their daughter, Rochelle. May they continue to raise her to Anniversaries Torah, Chupah and Ma’asim Tovim and have much nachas from her. Mr. & Mrs. Sion and Tamy Tesone Mr. & Mrs. Gustavo and Carina Lancewicki Mr. & Mrs. Richard and Renee Moore Mr. & Mrs. David and Deborah Portnoy Community Notice Board: The Chayenu & Dvar Malchus publications are available for sale at the front receptionist. Welcome to New Members Mr. Ashley Diener There is only a limited amount each week and we will Mr. Harold Tripp unfortunately not be able to hold books for anyone. First Mr. & Mrs. Dan and Danielle Arev Mr. & Mrs. Gustavo and Amelia Galagovsky Mezuzos are also available for sale at

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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 for donations recieved between 11/03/15 and 11/09/15 We apologize for any errors or omissions that we may have made. In honor of the month of Kislev Mr. & Mrs. Jackie Abraham Mr. & Mrs. Saul Retelny The month of Light and energy Mr. & Mrs. Baruk Benamran Mr. Andrew Roth The Light of Chassidus- The Light of Chanukah Mr. & Mrs. Max Benoliel Mr. & Dr. Yehuda Sabach Mrs. Estella Berry Mr. & Mrs. Seth E. Salver And in honor of the birthday of Dr.& Mrs. Gordon J. Braun Mr. Mark P. Schnapp Devorah Leah Andrusier Mr. & Mrs. Levi Drimmer Rabbi & Mrs. Moshe Schneider Mr. Raphael Egozi Rabbi & Mrs. Moshe Schneider Lovingly Dedicated by Yankie Andrusier and Family Mr. & Mrs. Guido Fraiman Mr. & Mrs. Fred Shainbaum and Rabbi Zalman and Chana Lipskar and Family Dr. & Mrs. Robert A. Freedman Mrs. Ethel Sirotkin Mr. & Mrs. Alex Gross Mr. & Mrs. Eric Stein “Those who establish Synagogues for prayer and those who come there to pray, Mr. Irving Hoine Mr. & Mrs. Frank Taieb those who provide lights for illumination, wine for kiddush and havdalah, food for the wayfarers and charity for the needy, and all those who occupy themselves Mr. Leon Jakobs Mr. & Mrs. Eran Tobul faithfully with communal affairs - may The Holy One, blessed be He, give them their Mr. & Mrs. David Lichter Mr. & Mrs. Moises Wertheimer reward, remove them from all sicknesses, heal their entire body, pardon all their Mr. & Mrs. Sanford Musikar Mr. Shneur Wolff sins, and send blessing and success to all their endeavors, together with all Israel their brethren; and let us say Amen.” Mr. Shlomo Peretz

Refuah Shleimah If you have a health update on anyone listed please contact The Shul. We would like to keep The Shul Parking Garage the listing current and remove names of people who have recovered. In response to numerous incidents in our garage and with the MEN WOMEN safety of our children, members and staff foremost in mind, we Yosef ben Edwina Shifra bas Chaia insist on TOTAL compliance with the following rules in the garage. Dovid Isser ben Pesa Malka Yitl Dina bas Shifra Avrohom ben Feigel Chava bas Elka Menucha • You must always park in a legal spot Mordechai David ben Esther Raizel Devorah bas Miriam • Do not park in handicap parking Yedidya Chaim Raphael ben Elana Chaya bas Rachel • Do not park along the perimeter of the garage Yehuda ben Chaya Sara Zilpah bas Sara • Do not double park Shimon Yitzchak ben Leah Rochel Elana bas Susana • Do not take up more than one space Roi ben Orly Fayge bas Chaya • Do not block another vehicle Tzvi Hirsch Chaim ben Guttel Miriam Leah bas Helen There is additional parking in the lots North and South of The Shul. When cars park illegally, you take an already challenging situation Child Enrichment Center in the garage and turn it into a near impossible and dangerous The Shul’s Child Enrichment Center has opened our situation. You create more havoc, less visibility and more aggravation which itself contributes to the likelihood of an accident, G-d forbid. To be added to the wait list If you are not in a legal spot please visit YOU WILL BE TOWED

our program and facility. Please Note *Please note that adding your name to this list does The North side parking lot and The Shul not guarantee a space in our program. garage are closed on Shabbos and Yom Tov. Please do not open the barriers.

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

Daily Learning Schedule at The Shul

6:20 -6:50 am Foundational Chassidic Discourse R’ Zalman Lipskar 7:45 am Daf Yomi R’ Dov Schochet 8:45 am (approx) Halacha Sephardic Custom R’ Shimshon Tzubeli 10:15 - 11:00 am Maamorim Maamor of the Rebbe R’ Shea Rubinstein

Shacharis Minyanim (mon - Fri) Sunday Shacharis Minyanim Main Minyan 6:50 7:30 9:00 Main Minyan 8:00 am 9:00 am Sephardic Minyan 8:00 Sephardic Minyan 9:00 am

Daily Chumash & Tanya after every Minyan Sunday Mincha /Maariv mincha / Maariv Minyanim (mon - Thurs) Minyanim Main Minyan 2:00 pm Early Mincha 5:15 pm 10:00 pm Main Minyan 5:15 pm Sephardic Minyan 5:15 pm Following Late Maariv 10:00 pm

Evening Kolel Schedule - Monday and Thursday 8:45 -9:30 pm

Mon & Thurs 8:45 - 10:00 pm Evening Community Kolel Chavrusah

Halachic Times To our beloved Soldiers in the Israeli Defense Forces, Based on times for November 18 courageously protecting and defending Eretz Yisroel. We pray for you and all of the soldiers safety and well being daily. Michael Shmuel ben Eliezer Eliyahu

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9 Inspiration, Insights & Ideas Bringing Torah lessons to LIFE! 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. There were periods of time when R. Yekusiel There are three schools of thought: Liepler, a chassid of the Alter Rebbe, davened Shacharit, Mincha and Maariv one right after the other; there was no time for intervals. by indicating the repulsive and abhorrent nature of all that is bodily and material. This is the school of Mussar. My grandfather once explained in a maamar the 2. The school of recognition of the superiority and then davened: “Davening must be with life. of the “inner form” and the spiritual - the By giving, before davening, charity to a pauper dimension of character-traits and intellectuality - thereby giving him life - one’s davening is - and instruction as to how one may come closer suffused with a great increase of ‘aliveness’.” So to attaining these. This is the school of Chakira, saying he motioned with his hand in an upwards philosophy. gesture to indicate that the increase is beyond imagination. Indeed my father would often seek 3. The discipline of predominance of form over “A ladder was standing on the ground.” Prayer is out a pauper before davening to give him food. matter. This school teaches the unique quality the ladder that connects souls and G-dhood. And although it stands “...on the ground,” the start of unique quality of “form” when integrated with davening being no more than acknowledgement, One difference between the ways of the Baal the material; the two are to be so thoroughly yet “its top reaches the Heavens” - a state of Shem Tov and of the Maggid was that the Baal fused that one cannot detect where either of Shem Tov went on all sorts of journeys, while them begins or ends - for “Their beginning is this level through the prior attainment of the Maggid stayed home. wedged into their end, and their end into their comprehension and understanding inherent in beginning.” The One G-d created them both, and p’sukei d’zimra, in the b’rachot of sh’ma and in Moreover, when the Maggid was Rebbe, for one purpose - to reveal the light of Holiness sh’ma proper. Chassidus was already widely known, even in of His hidden power. Only both of them together distant places, because of the extensive journeys will complete the perfection desired by the of the Holy Society. Many average laymen had Creator. This is the school of (the teachings/ My father said that the reciting of sh’ma before thus become devoted to Chassidus and used to instruction of) Chassidus. retiring at night (p. 118-124) is, in miniature make pilgrimages to Mezritch. form, like the Confession before death. But then one leaves the marketplace permanently, Man should ponder thoughtfully how great and the commerce of “Today to perform them” are the kindnesses of the Creator: Such a puny while they are still moist, pass them over the however, one is still in the middle of the “market” lips. to the “Greatest of all great”’ of Whom it is and can still accomplish and achieve. written, “There is no delving into His greatness.” Man ought therefore always be inspired, and perform his avoda with an eager heart and spirit.

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Parshah Messages such sterling individuals as the Patriarchs? The Positive Power of Manners of Service Although the Patriarchs experienced no internal Negative Thoughts Based on , Vol. XX, pp. 108-112 By Rochel Holzkenner opposition to their way of life, opposition that t the beginning of the Torah portion they had to overcome. And, although conquest hat would you pay for a cognition detector, Toldos, the Torah relates that when Rivkah of one’s own evil inclination may be much more a mechanism that could read thoughts? Awas pregnant with Ya’akov and Esav, “the WWhat would you pay to stop your friends children clashed within her.” Our Sages explain nevertheless, the Patriarchs’ service in this from having one? Socializing just wouldn’t be the that, while still within the womb, Ya’akov was regard also served as an empowerment to their same if our thoughts became transparent. drawn to holiness, while Esav was attracted to children, for the following reason: by conquering idolatry. Think about that time your colleague one’s evil inclination, a person shows how greatly congratulated you on an impressive presentation attached he is to G-d; although he desires to do you made. “Naw, I don’t think it was any better than Patriarchs were, as the Midrash states, “truly evil, this desire does not hinder his will to do the job you did last week,” you responded. “Finally the [Divine] Chariot,” which, as the Alter Rebbe only good. he acknowledges that my work is superior to his...” explains, means that “all their organs were This is expressed even more forcefully through you think. Or about the time your neighbors stops completely holy,” and that “through their lives, repentance. Though the person has actually by unexpectedly. “How great of you to come by, they served as a vehicle for nothing but the succumbed to evil, his innermost desire to we were just talking about you!” you say with a Divine Will.” remain attached to G-d is so strong that he hug. “How rude of you to drop in without calling,” conquers his evil, regrets his past and returns you think. “And what are you thinking about my Understandably, their children were conceived housekeeping?” and born in complete holiness, and within them to His service. was found not only the “power of their father” Herein lies the inspiration we all draw from the but also the essence of their father. How can it Patriarchs: this inner strength and complete the words we speak and the thoughts that run be that Yitzchak’s son, Esav, should innately be unity with G-d, a unity so solid that nothing in through our mind. Like a shiny apple with a drawn to idolatry? the world can weaken it, is inherited by us from rotten core, we often project an image of humility, the Patriarchs, who were a “chariot” to G-d, such graciousness and loyalty, while our inner thoughts Since “the deeds of the Patriarchs are a sign unto look surprisingly ugly. their progeny” (i.e., the deeds of the Patriarchs that it was impossible for them to sunder this provide the strength and inspiration which connection for even a moment. It’s uncomfortable to be plagued by an ugly their progeny need in order to emulate their Thus, although the “conquest” of the Patriarchs thought. It can erode our self-respect. What kind behavior), it follows that all manner of spiritual only applied to external forces, the underlying of person would have thoughts like these? What service found in the Jewish people are also to be root of their conquest - their unparalleled unity kind of friend am I to be so jealous? What moral found - at least as a “sign” - within the service of with G-d - empowers their children to overcome integrity do I have if I scheme sinful thoughts? the Patriarchs. not only external evil but internal evil as well. What kind of self-progress have I made if I’m still plagued by the same demons? Even if we The Rambam explains that there are two general These two manners of service - “wholly choose not to act upon them, just listening to manners of spiritual service: the individual who righteous” and “overcoming evil” - were our dysfunctional thoughts can be severely desires to do only good, and the one who desires also mirrored in their children - Ya’akov was demoralizing. Who am I fooling with my charade to do evil, but conquers his evil inclination. completely righteous, and Esav had the task of of piety when the real me is still quite crude and Since the Patriarchs were on such a lofty conquering an innate tendency towards evil. pleasure driven? In the Tanya, Rabbi Schneur Zalman of G-d’s will, where is the “sign” within their service (1745-1812, founder of Chabad chassidism) that inspires and empowers their descendants sheds some optimistic light on dark thoughts. to overcome the blandishments of evil? The He exposes a conspiracy played out by our Patriarchs themselves were never subject to yetzer hara (evil inclination). The yetzer hara such temptations. drops us a thought or an urge that makes us very Moreover, even a person who conquers his evil uncomfortable. Even if we’d never act on the inclination is merely tempted by evil - he does impulse, just sensing its presence is embarrassing not actually succumb. However, Jews also have and even depressing. And that’s exactly where the service of repentance, wherein they rectify the yetzer hara wants us to be: embarrassed and depressed. Once our spirits are down and our self- “signs” of repentance within the behavior of 11 Inspiration, Insights & Ideas Bringing Torah lessons to LIFE! for the real attack. However, if the next prayer time has already passed the opportunity is lost and cannot be This understanding the yetzer hara’s strategy corrected. makes it clear that it’s always counter- By Rabbi Dov Schochet productive to inspect a shameful thought and be The license for a makeup prayer is only for one disappointed because of it. The key is to simply who mistakenly did not pray. However, one who let it go. Compensation Prayer intentionally misses a prayer cannot make it up In fact we can actually feel pleased by its arrival. s we celebrated Rosh Chodesh this week, during the following prayer. One who was drunk is considered to have not prayed because of Pleased?! a question was raised. If one forgot to Apray on Wednesday afternoon (Erev Rosh circumstances out of their control. This is even if Rabbi Schneur Zalman takes us to the Zohar, Chodesh) and must now pray Arvit (the evening they began drinking after the time of prayer, as and we listen to a mystical understanding of a prayer) twice, do they recite Yale V’Yavo (the long as they originally assumed they would be conversation that takes place between Isaac and Rosh Chodesh insert) in the compensatory sober enough to pray on time. Esau (as recorded in Genesis 27:4). Isaac asks his prayer? favorite son to prepare him a meal before he If one forgot to pray Mincha and Arvit is would bless him. “And make me delicacies such as In a general sense, if one did not pray because of a uniquely different prayer, either Friday I love,” he instructs Esau. a mistake or circumstances beyond their control, afternoon or Erev Rosh Chodesh, they must pray the unique Arvit prayer twice. Therefore, if one “These words,” says the Zohar, “is the message of they have the ability to compensate during forgot Mincha on Friday, they must repeat the the Shechinah [Divine Presence] to her children, the next prayer. i.e. if one missed out on the Arvit for Shabbat twice. If one forgot Mincha on the Jewish people.” Morning prayer, when it comes time for Mincha (the afternoon prayer) they must pray twice; Erev Rosh Chodesh, they must recite Yale V’Yavo What is the meaning of this Zohar? Why would once for the afternoon prayer and a second time both times that they pray Arvit. G-d ask His people to prepare delicacies? And to compensate for the missed morning prayer. since “delicacies” is written in plural form, what Similarly, if one missed Mincha they pray Arvit There is a debate if one prayed Mincha on are the multiple kinds of delicacies that G-d twice and if one missed Arvit they pray Shachrit Shabbat or Rosh Chodesh but forgot to mention enjoys? (the morning prayer) twice. Shabbat or Rosh Chodesh, which would generally require the person to repeat the prayers, and Rabbi Schneur Zalman explains: There are didn’t realize the mistake until evening; should The repetition is not for the entire prayer, but they pray Arvit twice. According to one opinion, naturally sweet and mellow, while the second only for Shmone Esreh the 19 benedictions type is naturally bitter or sour. Take onions— which are the primary aspect of the prayers. must pray Arvit twice. However, others argue when raw they are painfully sharp to the palate, but sauté them and they’ll enhance every dish. The allowance for a compensation prayer is that missing insertion which will not be corrected in Lemons, garlic, ginger, horseradish—they are while one is already praying their obligatory the extra Arvit. Because of this debate, in this culinary necessities and add an irreplaceable prayer they can add a prayer to compensate what circumstance one should pray Arvit twice and edge to an entrée. was missed. Therefore, it is crucial that one’s have in mind that the second is a “donation” So, Isaac says, “Make me delicacies”; some sweet, and the second to compensate what was missed. prayer. some edgy. And G-d says to His people: Two If one were to miss Mincha and during Arvit things give Me pleasure: holy thoughts, and also unholy thoughts—that are ignored. In fact, when according to most opinions the prayer is invalid And the man became rich, and an unholy thought is ignored, says the Zohar, and must be repeated. gained more and more, until he became “G-d’s glory rises… more than by any other praise.” very wealthy Just like G-d loves perfection, He loves imperfection. (Gen. 26:13) He watches in delight as the humiliating thought may not immediately begin the makeup prayer. penetrates our consciousness and we chose They must wait at least as long as it would take to walk 6 feet. Some authorities recommend It often happens that the richer a person to reject it. Not inviting the thought in and not gets, the smaller his essential “humanity” judging ourselves for it, but just simply dropping it and thinking about something else. Apparently Just as one cannot begin the second prayer and regard for his fellow man becomes. this sends G-d soaring. immediately, it also cannot be recited after Isaac, however, not only retained his a long pause. If one had a lengthy delay after quality of being a “man” the wealthier he Our evil inclination will attack us at our weakest the original prayer, they can no longer pray to point and make us feel thoroughly dysfunctional compensate the missed prayer. grew, but continued his rise to perfection before luring us into its world. But with a little as an empathetic human being. meta-cognition we can reverse attack by viewing The makeup prayer can only be recited during an ugly impulse as an opportunity to serve G-d a the adjacent prayer. i.e. Shachrit during Mincha, (Rabbi Yitzchak of Torchiv) well-prepared delicacy. Mincha during Arvit, and Arvit during Shachrit. 12 Inspiration, Insights & Ideas Bringing Torah lessons to LIFE!

advisable that you leave here to go live in the “Tatte (Father)! What are you talking about. You Stories With Soul Holy Land.” are perfectly healthy and hale. Why must you speak about such things now?” emotions. On the one hand, the Rebbe was As if anticipating his son’s question, Reb Chaim eb Chaim Ber, the Tzemach Tzedek’s shamash promising him that if he moved to the Holy Land Ber began to relate the entire story of his illness (attendant), was suffering from a serious he would live. But on the other, how could he live and the blessing that the Tzemach Tzedek had disease of the lungs. This malady, the so far away from his Rebbe? He had been the given him so long ago. This time, however, he R Rebbe’s faithful shamash for years. How could he disclosed the secret of the “gift.” doctors all agreed, was one that was beyond their powers to cure. “The only thing I can tell you is suddenly cut himself off and go to the other end of the earth, never to behold the Rebbe’s holy face “Last night,” Reb Chaim Ber concluded, “I saw the that you’d better get to Petersburg as soon as Tzemach Tzedek...” possible,” stated the local doctor in the town of again? Lubavitch. “Maybe they can do something to help; And then a very daring idea occurred to the That very day, the Rebbe’s faithful shamash I, unfortunately, cannot. But time is of the essence. chasid. “Rebbe,” Reb Chaim Ber cried out. “I accept returned his holy soul to his Maker. If you do not leave at once, you’ll be signing your what you have told me. I will move to the Holy own death sentence. Land to live out the rest of my life. But Jewish law Reprinted from the weekly magazine Beis Moshiach As the Torah’s commandment to “carefully guard clearly states that a master who frees his servant your soul” was foremost in Reb Chaim Ber’s mind, must give him a gift. I’ve been your servant for so many years. By moving to the Holy Land, I will no longer be able to serve you. I only ask that you Then Laban and Bethuel train that would take him to the capital. grant me this one request and give me a ‘gift’ before I depart.” answered and said, “The matter Reb Chaim Ber arrived at the address the doctor in Lubavitch had given him. After a wait of several “And what do you ask for?” the Tzemach Tzedek proceeds from the L-rd” said gently. (Gen. 24:50) His heart was pounding as he introduced himself “Rebbe, ‘Our desire is to behold our king.’ I would to the doctor. The examination commenced and like the Rebbe to promise me that even in the Reb Chaim Ber waited anxiously for the prognosis. Holy Land I will be able to see the Rebbe.” There are three proofs in Much to the chasid’s horror, the doctor merely the Torah that G-d chooses serious and Reb Chaim Ber was suddenly fearful a man’s wife. From the Five doctor’s diagnosis. Reb Chaim Ber’s lungs were that he had overstepped his bounds. Several too far gone. “I’m very sorry,” the doctor stated. minutes passed until the Rebbe again smiled Books of Moses, concerning “But the most you can hope to live is another and said, “So it shall be according to your words. the match between Isaac and three months.” Rebecca: “Then Laban and Reb Chaim Ber, however, was not discouraged. It was with a joyful heart that Reb Chaim Ber left Bethuel answered and said, Doesn’t it state that a doctor is given permission the Rebbe’s presence. He hurried home to tell to heal, but not to pronounce judgment that his wife of the Rebbe’s blessing and to prepare ‘The matter proceeds from the recovery is impossible? For two weeks he visited the family for their impending move. One thing, L-rd.’” From Prophets (Judges doctor after doctor, but each one painted the however: Reb Chaim did not reveal to a soul the same gloomy picture. Realizing that salvation special “gift” that the Rebbe had bequeathed to 14:4), concerning the marriage was not to be found within the natural order, Reb him. Chaim Ber returned to Lubavitch. He would go to of Samson: “But his father the Rebbe and ask him for his holy blessing. Years passed and Reb Chaim Ber lived to enjoy and mother knew not that it nachat (pleasure) from his children, grandchildren As soon as Reb Chaim Ber entered the Rebbe’s and even great-grandchildren. One day Reb Chaim was from the L-rd.” And from room, the chasid burst into bitter tears. He was informed his descendants that he wanted them Writings (Proverbs 19:14): comforted by the Rebbe’s shining countenance, to gather at his house. When his entire family was and he found himself capable of relating his assembled, Reb Chaim began: “House and riches are inherited entire story. With bated breath, he waited for the Rebbe’s response. When the Tzemach Tzedek “My dear children, I have gathered you together from fathers, but a prudent wife to deliver my last will and testament, so that you is from the L-rd.” dreaming. “As the Beit Yosef is of the more lenient will know what to do after my death. I know with opinion when it comes to lungs [to ascertain certainty that today is my last day on earth...” whether or not an animal is kosher], and he is (Moed Katan 18b) the determining authority in the Holy Land, it is Reb Chaim Ber was interrupted by one of his sons, 13 Inspiration, Insights & Ideas Bringing Torah lessons to LIFE!

short article can never do justice to the Rebbe’s future. The Rebbe was a pioneer in communicating brilliant mind, and to what he meant for the his message via the latest technologies. In 1988, millions of people who came to visit him over his before most of society was aware of the unfolding lifetime, but I will try to give my readers a taste of communication revolution that became the who the Rebbe was to me, and to share some of Internet, the Chabad-Lubavitch movement Still Inspires Entrepreneurs the leadership skills I learned from him—skills I began using online discussion networks to bring Forbes. com Judaism to tens of thousands of Jews around By Zalmi Duchman the world. Today thousands of Shluchim around Besides being a Rabbi and knowledgeable in all the world are continuing their leader’s legacy n 2012 I was included on the South Florida aspects of Judaism and Jewish law, the Rebbe by using Social Media to spread their message. Business Journals list of 20 under 40. As had a brilliant business mind, and he advised I have many friends that are Shluchim who Ipart of the process I was asked a bunch of thousands of people, Jews and non-Jews alike, in began using social media before it was popular questions, one being who my biggest mentor business matters they brought to him. Not only to bring awareness to their organizations and was. My answer was Rabbi Menachem Mendel did the Rebbe advise businessmen and women, communities. The Rebbe’s example of using new Schneerson. Schneerson passed away when I he advised government and political leaders as was only fourteen, eleven years before I started well. The Rebbe launched and scaled his own down to his followers, creating a ripple effect that my business, and he never directly mentored me “business” and brand, known as Chabad, a brand has continued to today. in business, but his impact on my life has been that is growing in popularity 21 years after the constant since the day I was born. I’ve tried to passing of its leader. Being Constantly Engaged apply the lessons I learned by watching him in The Rebbe believed that one must always strive my day-to-day life and as an entrepreneur. Creating Leaders for the best and never settle. If something is One of the Rebbe’s central messages was that Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, also known worth doing, do it now. Action speaks louder than anyone should be a leader, because each person words, and most importantly: there is never time as the Rebbe, was born in the Ukraine in 1902 can choose to be an example to the people and came to America in 1941. In 1951, one year for rest or vacation. Once the Rebbe took on the around them, leading others to their best path leadership of the Chabad movement, he never after the passing of his father in law, the sixth in life. The Rebbe passed this message down to Lubavitcher Rebbe, Menachem Schneerson took left New York. He didn’t travel to Miami for the his emissaries, making them understand that winter, nor to Boston or Washington, D.C. for a leadership of the Lubavitch movement, becoming everyone needed to be a leader to do what it conference; and yes, he never went to Israel. The took to get the job done: bringing Jews closer to Rebbe had a mission and there was never one 1994, leaving no successor, but his movement Judaism. moment when he wasn’t fully engaged in it. “Shluchim” (Emissaries) living in all corners of the Because he knew he could never accomplish his In the book, “The Secret of Chabad”, author world, spreading his message and keeping his passion of spreading his message to Jews all over Rabbi Dovid Eliezrie tells a story of a successful legacy alive. the world on his own, the Rebbe was the ultimate businessman named George Rohr. Mr. Rohr entrepreneur. He expanded his father-in-law’s This weekend is the 32nd annual convention of explains that the reason why he “invested” work by sending emissaries all over the world. so much more of his money in Chabad Chabad Lubavitch emissaries. The convention Today there are over 5,000 Chabad “Shluchim” is held in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, Chabad houses compared to other Jewish causes and operating “Chabad Houses” all over the world, organizations is because Shluchim have so much capital of the world. There, thousands of the with almost 3,000 new Chabad centers opened Rebbe’s emissaries gather each November to skin in the game. Unlike other organizations, after the Rebbe’s passing. These emissaries are all these emissaries are completely dedicated to gain inspiration from one another and discuss leaders and more importantly, entrepreneurs. They how they can continue to change the world for their movement —failure is never an option. each run daily programs, pre-schools, Friday night Shluchim witnessed their leader, the Rebbe, the better. It is somewhat like a corporate retreat, where thousands of rabbis leave their families completely devote himself to his cause, and his out how they will bring in the money needed to leadership by example radiated to them, making and communities for one weekend each year to keep the lights on and make payroll each week. a major impact on how they build and run their Like most entrepreneurs, Chabad Shluchim must own organizations. sessions given by experts in topics like social chart new territory and use their own creativity to media, fundraising, leadership skills and more. expand their offerings. These entrepreneurs have Ask any new entrepreneur what they’d want if Like any good corporate get-together, the the added burden of living in places unfamiliar given one wish and they will likely answer “a way weekend ends tonight with a grand gala dinner. to them, with little or no family or friends around. to clone myself,” because no one will ever be as I have attended this dinner many times over the passionate about a business as the founder. The past ten years, and tonight I will attend as a guest day out, to keep their “startups” alive and growing. Rebbe did just that: he created 5,000 clones of and supporter of Chabad institutions. Each year, I himself, with just as much passion and dedication, am more impressed and inspired by the way this Using Technology to help take his “business” to the next level and movement continues to grow without a present The Rebbe accomplished his goal of creating assure it will live on forever. The Rebbe is the day leader. thousands of new leaders by leading by example ultimate entrepreneur. and by providing the tools necessary for a bright The Rebbe was not your traditional Rabbi. This 14 Inspiration, Insights & Ideas Bringing Torah lessons to LIFE!

Why I Feel Optimistic Despite New York area are sending you our heartfelt support. You have inspired us deeply by your the Challenging Times determination to continue studying in Israel By Nechama Dina Hendel y husband and I, together with our Today’s luncheon is our way of sending you a children, made aliyah almost eight hug of encouragement and love.” Myears ago and live in the East Talpiot Sure enough, a gourmet lunch from an Israeli neighborhood of . We are blessed to restaurant was delivered that day, bringing be shluchim who direct Chabad of Baka, a warm great joy and encouragement to the Mayanot community comprised of new olim from around students. the world. man, offering to reach out to complete strangers. The love and support pouring into Israel from This past month has not been easy, with the On the Wednesday after the bus attack in Armon fellow Jews in the Diaspora is a testament to the constant barrage of terror attacks, two of which unity and uniqueness of our people. took place in our own neighborhood. The No. 78 Hanatziv, we organized a Friendship Circle pizza party just a few blocks away from the terror bus that was brutally attacked by two terrorists— The Friday morning of the “Shabbos Project” who with a gun and knife killed three innocent site, and the camaraderie seen there warmed my heart. Seminary girls from across Jerusalem (Oct. 23), I saw a video of 2,000 women dancing people and injured many more—is our bus, the at a challah-bake event in Brooklyn. N.Y., to the bus we and our children frequently use. came to meet their new friends—children with special needs whom they will visit weekly over song, Am Yisrael, lo l’fached, Hashem Elokeinu A second terror attack took place right on our the course of the year. The parents of these Hashem echad—“The nation of Israel, do not block, Rav Chovel Street. We heard gunshots, special children never cease to inspire me with fear, Hashem is our G-d, Hashem is one!” and a few minutes later, the deafening sound their strength of spirit and positive attitude. Their pure faith and joy was infectious, and of police and ambulance sirens. We and our I spontaneously started to dance with my pajama-clad neighbors stood on our porches In light of the situation, we added the recitation of Tehillim (Psalms) to the program, which 16-month-old baby, to her great delight. We (it was about 8:30 on Shabbat morning) trying both had huge smiles spread across our faces. to make sense of the dramatic and frightening included a light dinner and activities for the scene unfolding before our eyes. children. From the garden where the party took The heavy mood I felt after reading the dire place, we could hear a Chabad news’ headlines just beforehand was magically A terrorist had been eliminated after an riding by, blasting joyful music about Jewish lifted, as I realized that the Jewish people are attempted stabbing attack, but he and his faith. a miraculous nation. We always have been, and Arab accomplices seemed to have come with even when the political and natural situation much deadlier intent. They were lurking near a How proud I feel to be part of this people! A nation that encourages goodness and kindness. seems bleak, we know that G-d can bring Sephardic shul at the bottom of our block, and salvation in the blink of an eye. A nation that raises children and teenagers to asked one of the suspicious youth for his Our own community’s “Shabbos Project Unity whose parents love and nurture their children, Dinner” that Friday night was also a remarkable lunged at him with a knife, attempting to stab and do everything in their power to protect display of Jewish spirit and faith. Some 150 him. The terrorist was subsequently shot, while them and teach them good values. people, including a lone soldier who found the his friends managed to escape. We all thanked During these tense weeks, a Mayanot student I event on Facebook, braved the Jerusalem streets G-d for His protection in saving us and others taught four years ago found our Chabad of Baka to be a part of the electrifying atmosphere. We from potential disaster. website and donated generously, writing simply: all left that meal uplifted and strengthened. Despite the disturbing violence taking place in “Hi Dina, It’s your former student from Mayanot. Certainly, G-d saw the 1 million Jews who joined our neighborhood, streets and buses, I want to Praying for peace in Eretz Yisrael with Moshiach the “Shabbos Project” this month. Certainly, share with you why I feel optimistic. now.” He sees the acts of kindness and unity being performed by Jews around the globe. The answer is simple: the kindness and unity of I can’t even describe how much hope those two our nation gives me hope. short lines gave me. In the merit of our efforts to unite and to speak positively about one another, may we The Tuesday of the deadly bus attack, a Jewish Last Monday when I came in to teach at Mayanot, another pleasant surprise awaited us. A letter see miracles and wonders, with true peace and man from our neighborhood posted a message security in our land and the coming of Moshiach. on the Arnona/Armon Hanatziv Facebook and picture hung on the bulletin board—a group page. He was offering to drive people around of smiling women from Lawrence, N.Y., were the neighborhood to help with carpool or other errands, understanding that many felt they wrote: “We, the women of Congregation traumatized and scared to ride the bus. I was amazed at the unconditional kindness of this and our friends and family from throughout the 15 Get the Picture The full scoop on all the great events and classes around town

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PLAN TO ATTEND A COMMUNITY RALLY in Response to the Rise in Worldwide ANTI-SEMITISM and the Campaign Against ISRAEL’S RIGHT TO EXIST Sunday, November 15, 2015, 4 p.m. Commemorating the 77th Anniversary of Kristallnacht, the Night of Broken Glass at the Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach | 1933-1945 Meridian Ave. Only seven decades since the liberation of the concentration camps, we are witnessing an alarming rise in anti-Semitism worldwide. From daily terrorist attacks against innocent civilians in Israel to the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement aimed at delegitimizing and isolating Israel, from the United Nations’ cynical and disproportionate condemnation of the Jewish homeland to the targeting of Jewish students on college campuses with BDS activities and to outright terrorist attacks on Jews in Europe and now North America as well, hatred of the Jewish people has re-emerged. Iran’s Holocaust denial and venomous declarations to wipe Israel off the map add to the growing concerns about the safety and security of Jews everywhere. As we recall Kristallnacht, the event that symbolized the beginning of the Holocaust, we call on all people of goodwill to join with Holocaust survivors and a united community to STAND STRONG AGAINST ANTI-SEMITISM. Memory must live and serve as a lesson of what can happen when evil is allowed to prevail.

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Vivre avec la paracha pour trouver une épouse à Isaac, mais c’est Eliézer, le pour donner à l’autre, mais pour prendre. Non pas L’amour en héritage serviteur d’Abraham, qui est envoyé à ‘Haran et c’est dans l’amour abrahamique, mais dans la débauche Adapté d’un discours du Rabbi de Loubavitch lui qui est décrit comme la personne centrale dans philistine. Non pas dans la bienfaisante compassion, le choix de Rivkah alors que les allées et venues de mais dans l’autosatisfaction égoïste. Et tous les puits qui avaient été creusés ... à Isaac à ce moment-là restent inconnues. l’époque d’Abraham son père furent taris par les Tant que vécu Abraham, seul l’amour pur s’écoula de «Philistins et remplis de terre... » Que fait Isaac ? Simplement, il reste sur place. C’est le ses puits vertueux. Mais, après sa mort, les Philistins seul de nos trois Patriarches qui, par commandement s’approprièrent les fontaines d’amour qu’il avait « Et Isaac recreusa les puits d’eau construits à divin, ne sort jamais en dehors de la Terre Sainte. Et l’époque d’Abraham son père... Et il les appela par le il creuse des puits. « ouverts de part en part » ; Un amour pelichtim même nom que leur avait donné son père. » est désinhibé et indiscipliné. C’est un amour profane (Béréchit 26, 15-18) La Torah consacre un chapitre entier aux activités dénué du sens et de l’engagement caractérisant entreprises par Isaac pour creuser des puits. Il nous l’amour saint d’Abraham. Abraham, Isaac et Jacob sont plus que les pères est relaté qu’il rouvrit les puits qui avaient été fondateurs de la nation juive : ce sont les pères creusés par Abraham et taris par les Philistins après Ce fut Isaac qui rédima l’héritage d’amour d’Abraham. fondateurs de l’âme juive. Ainsi étudions-nous leurs la mort du Patriarche et que lui-même entreprit Lorsqu’ils furent creusés de nouveau par Isaac, les vies et analysons-nous chacune de leurs paroles et la construction d’une nouvelle série de puits. Et puits d’Abraham devinrent hors d’atteinte de la de leurs actions car ce sont là les fondements de ensuite, bien qu’il vive encore plus de quatre-vingts corruption des Philistins. Car l’amour qui jaillit d’un notre identité et les assises de notre esprit et de ans, rien de plus n’est dit sur sa vie en dehors des notre caractère. bénédictions qu’il donne à ses enfants avant sa sa source et à son objectif. mort. En Abraham, nous voyons une source intarissable L’âme juive de générosité juive et d’engagement social. « Je le La crainte Chaque Juif est l’enfant d’Abraham, d’Isaac et de connais », dit D.ieu du premier Juif, « ...il ordonnera à Lors de sa confrontation avec Lavan au Mont Gilad, Jacob. Chaque Juif possède leur amour, leur crainte ses enfants et à sa maisonnée après lui, qu’ils gardent Jacob attribue sa persévérance et son succès à et leur vérité ancrés dans le patrimoine génétique la voie de D.ieu, pour faire la charité et rendre la ‘Haran au « D.ieu d’Abraham et à la crainte d’Isaac ». de son âme. justice. » Abraham était celui dont la maison et le cœur étaient ouverts à chaque voyageur, quels que C’est là que réside la clé de l’énigme d’Isaac : Isaac L’Abraham dans le Juif le presse à embrasser le soient son statut, sa personne et son origine. Il lui représentait la crainte face à l’amour d’Abraham, monde, à combattre ses défauts, à tendre son cœur, offrait à manger, à boire, son amitié et ses conseils. la retenue face à son expansivité, l’effacement de son âme et ses moyens à son prochain. Mais l’amour, pour être véritable, doit être empreint de retenue : le la ville impie de Sodome. Abraham, qui parcourut le d’Abraham pour D.ieu et l’humanité l’emporta dans pays pour porter la lumière et la clarté à un monde un voyage de son intériorité vers l’extérieur, sur les amour va lui faire mal plutôt que de le réconforter. obscur et confus. routes de la Mésopotamie, l’Egypte et Canaan. Le Isaac est la source de la discipline du Juif, de son voyage d’Isaac fut un voyage intérieur, un voyage humilité et de son respect, de sa conscience de la En Jacob, nous voyons le prototype de la dévotion dans les profondeurs du moi, vers l’essence. d’un Juif à l’étude. « La voix est la voix de Jacob, et les mains sont les mains d’Esaü ». Esaü vit par le Isaac représente la crainte des Cieux dans le cœur L’issue de ce mariage de l’amour et de la crainte glaive alors que Jacob vit par la parole.5 Pendant les soixante-dix-sept premières années de sa vie, Jacob silencieux, son humble crainte devant la majesté du Juif dans le don, dans de saintes expressions ; fut « un résident des tentes de l’étude ». Sa première de son Créateur. Isaac était le creuseur de puits, entreprise, en arrivant en Égypte, où il allait passer perçant à travers les couches de l’émotion et de ses dix-sept dernières années, fut d’établir une l’expérience en quête des eaux quintessencielles de C’est là l’héritage de Jacob, dans lequel l’amour maison d’étude. En Jacob, nous trouvons également l’âme, perçant plus loin que les sentiments, plus loin d’Abraham et la crainte de Isaac s’allient en une l’archétype de la persévérance sous différentes que les désirs et plus loin que les accomplissements vérité invincible. conditions d’exil et d’adversité. Dans un ‘Haran pour trouver l’altruisme au cœur du moi. étranger, au service du fourbe Lavan, il construit sa Basé sur un discours du Rabbi de Loubavitch Un amour étranger famille et sa fortune. Dans une Égypte étrangère, il Abraham, lui aussi, creusa des puits, mais les siens transmet un héritage éternel à la nation naissante furent comblés par les Philistins. d’Israël. Si Abraham représente l’amour, Jacob incarne la vérité, la quête de la vérité et la cohérence Classes et la persistance de la vérité. fondamental de la création. Chaque vertu a son Thursdays at 12.00 in the Haime Library Classes alternate between the following teachers: Mais qui fut Isaac ? Celui de nos Patriarches qui une force négative correspondante. vécut le plus longtemps et celui dont on nous parle Dr. Hanna Baruk le moins. La Torah relate l’épisode de la Akeidah, « L’amour aussi a son rival dans le mal. L’amour, après Rabbi Amar Rabbi Frankforter d’Abraham, d’épreuve d’Abraham. Et puis vient le de soi qui permet de donner et d’être lié à l’autre. Rabbi Gansburg long chapitre décrivant tout ce qui est mis en œuvre L’amour corrompu, c’est quand le soi s’exprime non FOR WOMEN ONLY 24 Latin Link Reflexion Semanal

Parasha de la Semana un idilio casi mesiánico. El león y el cordero toldot de...” ; una es la Parshá que empieza moraron juntos, bajo un mismo techo, la furia y “Éstas son las toldot de Noaj” (Génesis 6:9), y Por Yanki Tauber la violencia fueron contenidas. la Parshá que empieza “Éstos son las toldot de Isaac” (Génesis 25:19). La primera Parshá que Al sonido del gong, expectantes desde una En la Torá, un nombre lo es todo: descifre cuenta la historia de la vida de Noaj se llama esquina del cuadrilátero, nos lanzamos a una el nombre de una persona o de una cosa, y “Noaj”. La segunda Parshá que es la única que lucha con esto que llamamos vida. “¿A este se centra en la personalidad de Isaac, se llama mundo nos trajeron? preguntamos arrinconando “facilidad” y “tranquilidad”. La felicidad del retiro. Toldot simplemente. contra la soga a nuestros mayores. “¿Esto Noaj, un ejemplo de ello. es lo mejor que pudieron hacer? ¡Nosotros ¿Qué nos está diciendo la Torá? La historia cambiaremos esto, arreglaremos todas las de vida de Noaj se reduce solo a Noaj; pero cosas pendientes, nosotros anularemos el mal, caso de Isaac, la conexión con su historia de vida la historia de Isaac es la historia de la vida rejuvenecerá el bien, ya verán!” misma. Que el hombre puede empezar la vida batallando, oponiéndose a todo y puede Así que salimos al ring y por diez, veinte años hecho, él es casi invisible: aunque sea el más madurar en un Noaj, pero eventualmente debe somos “explosivos”. Sufrimos, nos esforzamos, longevo de los tres Patriarcas, la Torá apenas descubrir su Isaac interior. “agonizamos”, nos regocijamos con nuestras nos dice algo sobre él. Hay un capítulo donde victorias, y, gritando de alegría, volvemos a la explica como su padre estaba preparado para ¿Qué hay sobre la mujer? Con las mujeres es batalla. Pero esto, claro, eventualmente nos va la misma historia—sólo que no les toma tanto de su padre encontró una esposa para él, y un tiempo darse cuenta. Las mujeres son “reidoras” de nuestras victorias y lo profundo de nuestras capítulo de como su esposa e hijo lo engañaron. naturales. agonías. “Tómatelo con calma” nos empezamos ¿Pero qué hace Isaac? a decir a nosotros mismos, cada vez más frecuentemente. “¡Relájate!” Bien, nos dicen que trabajaba la tierra y la cosechaba--el único de los tres Patriarcas que Aprendemos a saborear los pequeños placeres hacía esta tarea (Abraham y Jacob eran pastores). de la vida. ¡Eh!, nos decimos (y a la generación Y hay una cuenta detallada de los pozos que más joven, pero ellos no lo captan), ¡De esto se excavó. trata la vida realmente! “Encuentre su lugar, pague sus cuentas, escuche música, relájese”. la vida viene--paradójicamente--del trabajo Clases y Eventos De esta manera nos relajamos por diez, quizá modesto. Si quiere biografías escritas sobre veinte años. Y entonces, un día, nos damos usted, conviértase en un guerrero. Si está cuenta que algo nos está faltando: ¡ya no nos buscando tranquilidad, hágase pastor. Pero si divertimos como antes! Y nos preguntamos: es alegría lo que usted busca, sea un granjero ¿esto es todo lo que hay? ¿Si el punto de todo y un excavador de pozos de agua. Are y siembre, simplemente es algo de paz y sosiego; nunca perfore la ajada tierra de su mundo para hacer haber nacido, entonces habría sido bastante las fuentes de su deleite. ¿Qué pasa luego? Nos podemos quedar paralizados allí, al borde de una crisis a la La tranquilidad es buena, pero no es la mitad de nuestra vida que se puede extender única razón para vivir. La alegría viene de las conquistas, de las batallas arrebatadoras de la exuberancia de la vida, desde en un lugar más profundo, más propio que nuestra atropellada que es la batalla más feroz y más silenciosa juventud. de nuestra vida. ¿Conoce gente modesta, trabajadores silenciosos, con alegría interior? En la Torá, estos dos estados del ser son Éstos son los Isaacs del mundo. envestidos en dos personalidades: Noaj e Isaac. Hay muchas facetas en la palabra hebrea, toldot Noaj era un sobreviviente. En un mundo imbuido en corrupción, él permaneció justo. Durante historia de vida. El Rebe de Lubavitch señala el Gran Diluvio, Noaj encontró resguardo en que hay dos Parshiot (lecturas de la Torá) que su arca, dentro de cuyas paredes prevaleció comienzan con las palabras; “Éstos son las 25 In A Woman’s World Issues of relevance to the Jewish Woman

Weekly Classes Monday Women’s Mikvah: Women’s Study Group Rebbetzin Chani Lipskar 8:00 - 10:00 pm Please call Mrs. Devorah Failer for an At the home of : Mrs. Miriam Wiener 128 Camden Drive Bal Harbour, FL Tuesday Prayer Class Rebbetzin Chani Lipskar 9:15 - 10:15 am 1111 Kane Concourse Suite 618 Tanya Class In Spanish Mrs. Vivian Perez 2:00 - 2:30 pm 198 Park Drive, Bal Harbour Village The Shul Sisterhood

Torah Portion In Spanish Mrs Vivian Perez 2:30 - 3:45 pm Who we are... 198 Park Drive, Bal Harbour Village The Shul Sisterhood organizes all of The Shul’s programming Wednesday and classes geared toward women in the community. Our Morning Torah Class Rebbetzin Chani Lipskar 10:00 - 11:00 am objective is to bring women of all ages and backgrounds together to learn, laugh, experience, and rejuvenate their mind, The weekly portion - Women’s Perspective body and soul. Meet new friends, Haime Library relax and get inspired! Tanya Class in English Mrs. Vivian Perez 1:00 - 3:00 pm 198 Park Drive, Bal Harbour Village If you would like to be a part of The Shul Sisterhood, please call 305. 868.1411

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Contacts at The Shul 305.868.1411 Rabbi Rabbi Ext 315 Associate Rabbi Rabbi Zalman Lipskar Ext 345 Rabbi’s Executive Assistant Ms. Lydia Hasson Ext 311 Rebbetzin Rebbetzin Chani Lipskar 305.992.8363 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 Youth Director / Dinner Mrs Devorah Leah Andrusier Ext 329 Shul Gaboim Youth Director Rabbi Shaykee Farkash Ext 329 Operations / Maintenance Mr. Shlomi Katan Ext 319 Mr. Andrew Roth Marketing / Online / Web Mr. Jay Spok Ext 339 Mr. David Portnoy Reception / Accounts Payable Mrs. Mindy Natoli Ext 0 Rabbi Henry Eichler Mikvah Mrs. Devorah Failer 305.323.2410 Mr. Ettai Einhorn Pre-School Chana or Esti Ext 325 Mr. David Ben-Arie Sephardic Minyan Chazan Shimshon Tzubeli 305.790.4634 Mr. Seth Salver Hebrew School / Editor Mrs. Aurit Katan 786.382.9006 Hashkama Minyan Mr. Lazer Milstein 305.349.3040 Mashgiach Mr. Mordechai Olesky 786.262.9115 Board of Trustees Foundation Trustees Ambassador Isaac Gilinski - Chairman Abel Holtz Albert Pollans - President Simon Falic Mike Izak Jaime Gilinski Sidney Feltenstein Alberto Kamhazi David Lichter Matias Garfunkel Shmuel Katz M.D. Rabbi Sholom D. Lipskar Jaime Gilinski Rabbi Sholom D. Lipskar Monroe Milstein - Treasurer Max Gilinski Lazer Milstein Saul Gilinski Michael Perez Board of Directors Sam Greenberg Claudio Stivelman Mitch Feldman - President David Lichter Morris Tabacinic Eric Stein - Vice President Rebbetzin Chani Lipskar Joel Baum, CPA - Treasurer Rabbi Sholom Dovber Lipskar Devorah Leah Andrusier Rabbi Zalman Lipskar Executive Committee Carolyn Baumel Orit Osman Mitchell Feldman - Chair Evelyn Katz Max Benoliel Yaakov Saidof Jose Biton David Schottenstein Janice Barney David Lichter Eli Dominitz Daniel Shapiro Joel Baum CPA Rabbi Sholom Dovber Lipskar Maurice Egozi Ryan Shapiro Steven M. Dunn Rabbi Zalman Lipskar Henry Eichler Daniel Sragowicz Maurice Egozi Ryan Shapiro Daniel Gielchinsky Cynthia Stein Bruce Gelb Marc Sheridan Jacob J. Givner Jose Yankelevitch Daniel Gielchinsky Eric P. Stein Gregory Levine 29 Daily Study A complete guide to all classes and courses offered at The Shul

Derech Mitzvosecha Rabbi Zalman Lipskar 6:20 - 6:50 am

D Daf Yomi Rabbi Dov Schochet 7:45 - 8:45 am a Chok L’Yisrael - Sephardic Custom Reb Shimshon Tzubeli 8:45 am i l Chassisdic Discourses of The Rebbe Rabbi Shea Rubinstein 10:15 - 11:00 am y Community Kollel (Men) (Monday & Thursday) Shul Rabbis and Kolel 8:00 - 9:30 pm S Daf Yomi (Men) Rabbi Dov Schochet 9:00 am u Tanya - Sichos Rabbi Shlomo Haltzband 8:00 - 10:00 pm n In Depth Chumash Study Rabbi Dov Schochet 1:30 pm m Kabbalah of the Hebrew Alphabet (Spanish) Rabbi Shea Rubinstein 8:45 - 9:45 pm o Women’s Study Group Rebbetzin Chani Lipskar 8:15 - 10:00 pm n At the home of: Miriam Wiener 128 Camden Drive Bal Harbour, FL Senior Jewish History Rabbi Shalom Katz 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

T Senior Torah Academy Rabbi Dov Schochet 12:00 - 1: pm Pirkei Avos u e Tanya Class in Spanish (Women) Mrs. Vivian Perez, 198 Park Drive, Bal Harbour Village 2:00 - 2:30 pm s Torah Portion Class in Spanish (Women) Mrs. Vivian Perez, 198 Park Drive, Bal Harbour Village 2:30 - 3:45 pm Morning Torah Class (Women) - Weekly Parsha Rebbetzin Chani Lipskar 10:00 - 11:30 am

W In Depth Tanya Class ( Men & Women) Rabbi Sholom D. Lipskar 11:30 am -12:30 pm e Tanya Class in English Mrs. Vivian Perez, 198 Park Drive, Bal Harbour Village 1:00 - 2:00 pm d Spanish Kolel - Chassidus Rabbi Shlomo Haltzband 8:00 - 10:00 pm t Parsha (Men and Women) Rabbi Shea Rubinstein 11:15 - 12:00 am h Senior Torah Academy for Men & Women (Main Rabbi Dov Schochet 12:00 - 1:00 pm u Sanctuary) Book of Judges - Years 2780 -2835 r Tanya In Spanish (Women) Mrs. Vivian Perez 11:00 am - 1:00 pm s (Chabad of Aventura, 21001 Biscayne Blvd)

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