MIKVEH ISRAEL RECORD 22 Nisan 5778 Shabbat Pessah 8th Day April 7, 2018 U’ SHABBAT SERVICES PARASHAH PASSOVER- 8th DAY On the Seventh Day of Passover, we read of the splitting of the Sea of Reeds and its crossing by the children of Israel on dry land. This is followed by the Shirat Hayam, the Song of the Sea. The Haftarah will be read by Mr. Sharon Niv

Candle Lighting Friday Night 7:12 PM On the Eighth Day of Passover, it lists the annual cycle of festivals, their special observances, and the offerings brought on these occasions to the Holy Temple in Friday Evening Services 7:15 PM Jerusalem. On the Eighth Day, we will sing the Despida, the farewell melody of Shabbat Morning Service 9:00 AM the Holiday. Shabbat Afternoon Service 7:15 PM

The Haftarah will be read by Dr. Jonathan Kaye BIRTHDAY WISHES:

FROM THE RABBI

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Why is the seventh day of Passover a special holiday? If we have missed your special date, On the seventh night of Passover, known as Shebee’ee shel Pessah, please call the office. the Israelites passed through the parted Red Sea. Towards morning, the Sea rolled over on the Egyptian army, and shortly afterwards the Jews sang the Az Yashir, the song of praise which is today part of the daily REFUAH SHELEMAH TO: morning prayers. Mr. Shalom Atias This holiday marks the final conclusion of the Egyptian bondage. As

Mr. Vittorio Ginzburg long as their Egyptian taskmasters were bent on persecuting the Israelites, the Jews could not rid themselves of the fear that perhaps one day the Dr. Jacob Lahijani Mrs. Andrea Rich Egyptian army would overpower them and force them back into slavery. While this irrational trepidation may be difficult for us to comprehend, we Mr. Sal Sonsino cannot relate to the psyche of a nation which had been dominated, brutally Mr. Reginald Young enslaved and humiliated for many generations. Only after the Egyptian’s

Phone calls and cards to wish someone threat was eliminated were the Jews truly a free nation - in spirit as well as a Refuah Shelemah are appreciated. in body. While at the Sea, the Jews witnessed an awesome Divine revelation. In fact, the Midrash says even the little children were actually able to point with their fingers and exclaim, “This is my G-d and I will glorify Him!”

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MR. ISRAEL ROIZMAN On the last days of Passover, we experience the spiritual reenactment of for the lovely floral arrangements in the these great historic moments: we have the ability to tune in to a Divine energy which allows us to put the finishing touch on our personal redemption which synagogue commenced by the Seder. and Passover is the “Season of our Redemption.” As our Sages say, “In the month MRS. FRAN LEVY and of Nissan, we were redeemed and eventually in the same season in the month MRS. FRAN CUPERSMITH of Nissan we will have our final redemption.” for the beautiful flowers on the Shabbat CONTRIBUTIONSand holiday tables. Thank you to the following people who made a contribution this week: Mr. Moshe Arev Mr. Lewis Bateman Mr. Lewis & Mrs. Abby Berry Dr. Georges Buzaglo Mr. Ezra Cohen Mrs. Yael Farr Prof. Steven Friedell Ms. Sharon Geller Online Privacy and Security (Who Stole the Matzah?...Cyberlaw and You!) Dr. Andrew Gluck Ms. Debbie Groen Shabbat Pessah 8th Day Edward Kerson, Esq. April 7, 2018 Mr. Jonathan Kleinbard Service 9:00 A.M. Mr. Leon L. Levy Mr. Gustavo Masri Please join us in welcoming our speaker on Shabbat, Mr. Victor Mellul DOROTHY M. BOLLINGER, ESQ. Mr. Nate Naness Mr. Aviel Nisimi Mr. Rahamim Nisimi Dr. Itzhak Nissim Mr. Sharon Niv Mr. Israel Roizman Mr. Isaac Shomer Founder of the Bollinger Law Firm LLC, Ms. Bollinger’s law practice focuses on internet, computer Mr. Ivan Shomer information, technology and copyright law. She also teaches Cyberprivacy at Temple University’s Mr. Daniel Vessal Beasley School of Law. Ms. Bollinger will speak during lunch.

Please call the office, 215-922-5446 to make your lunch reservations: Holiday lunch: Mikveh Israel Record 2 Members $25 Guests $35

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SUNSHINE[Grab PROGRAM your reader’s (BIKUR attention HOLIM) with a great quote from the document or use this space to emphasize a key We have a support program for the ill and/or Rabbi Albert Gabbai point. To place this text box anywhere on the page, infirm. If you are willing to provide any services just drag it.] for them, such as taking them to medical has been invited to speak at the appointments or tests, doing food shopping, Sages Gathering at Christ Church on preparing meals, running an errand, making a phone call or home visit, please contact Loretta Sunday, April 8th. Tretina, 215-925-2226. A list will be compiled. When someone is ill or needs assistance, he/she He will talk about Sephardic Judaism and the can call Loretta and she will put him/her in contact special with a volunteer. Your assistance is appreciated. Mikveh Israel and Christ Church relationship.

Services for the 7th & 8th Days of Pessah

Thursday, April 5 Eve of the 7th Day Service 7:15 P.M. followed by dinner (Reservations required)

Friday, April 6 7th Day of Pessah Service 9:00 A.M.

Followed by lunch (Reservations required) SAVE THE DATE!

Friday, April 6 Eve of Shabbat The Mikveh Israel/Christ Church Eve of 8th Day of Pessah Fellowship Dinner Service 7:15 P.M. Followed by dinner will be held on (Reservations required) Wednesday, May 30 at 6:00 P.M. Saturday, April 7 This year, we are being hosted by Shabbat and 8th Day of Pessah Service 9:00 A.M. Christ Church. Mikveh Israel Record 3 Followed by lunch

(Reservations required)

Saturday, April 7 Motsa’e Passover (2004) 30 Minutes

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RABBI GABBAI’S CLASSES: AJC PHILADELPHIA/SOUTHERN NJ PRESENTS

MONDAY MORNINGS AJC GOES TO THE SYNAGOGUE FOR A SPECIAL TRIBUTE TO THE MEMORY OF AJC PIONEERS 10:00 TO 12 NOON

12 week session ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ TUESDAY EVENINGS 5:30 – 7:00 P.M. “The Joy of Coming to the Synagogue” Our Minhag, melodies, customs and the meaning of prayer. CYRUS ADLER and MAYER SULZBERGER Shabbat Service at Congregation Mikveh Israel Dan C. Cohen, Esq. Saturday, April 14, 2018; service 9:00 A.M. Monday afternoon class Luncheon to follow Text study Group Please join AJC Philadelphia/Southern NJ as they get ready to Mondays, 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM th celebrate the upcoming “Diamond Jubilee”- the 75 Anniversary of The Yom Kippur Liturgy the Region. Philadelphia was the first Region to begin operations, Next Class: April 9, 2018 outside of the AJC headquarters in New York. AJC National was Schedule 2018: formed in 1906, and two of the earliest April 23, 30 National AJC leaders were from Philadelphia: CYRUS ADLER: was the first AJC president and president of May 7, 14 Mikveh Israel June 4, 18 MAYER SULZBERGER: was AJC 3rd National President and was associated with Mikveh Israel.

We have Shabbat morning classes for your Please call the office, 215-922-5446, to reserve children. Children of all ages are welcome; classes Members $18 Guests $29 are from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. Torah study, Or RSVP to AJC: [email protected] Hebrew Alphabet, KIDdush, prayers- all to LECTURE THURSDAY EVENING, familiarize the child with our service. The APRIL 26, 2018 7:00 P.M. children love our fabulous teacher, Ella Lalwani. DR. KENNETH WINNEG Managing Director of Survey Research; Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania

This program is made possible by a grant Dr. Winneg will make a visual presentation of political surveys and exit from the polls. Questions and comments encouraged. Myer H. Goldman Foundation Contributions appreciated

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