MIKVEH ISRAEL RECORD 14 Tammuz 5774 Shabbat Pinhas July 11-12, 2014

SHABBAT SERVICES PARASHAH

In this week's parashah, after the sin of Baal-Peor, G-d announced that because Pinhas had displayed his passion for G-d, G-d granted Pinhas G-d's covenant of peace and priesthood for all time. G-d then told Moses to attack the Midianites to repay them for their trickery luring Israelite men to worship Baal-Peor. Candle Lighting Friday Night 8:13 PM G-d instructed Moses and Eleazar to take a census of Israelite men 20 years old and up, and Friday Evening Services 7:15 PM Moses and Eleazar ordered it done. The census finds 601,730 men between the ages of 20 Shabbat Morning Service 9:00 A.M and 60. G-d instructed Moses on how the Land is to be divided by lottery among the tribes Torah Class 6:45 P.M. and families of Israel. The Levi'im men aged a month old and up amounted to 23,000, and Shabbat Afternoon Service 7:30 P.M. they were not included in the regular enrollment of Israelites, as they were not to have land Shabbat Ends: 9:13 P.M. assigned to them. The only persons whom Moses and Eleazar counted that were counted in the first census at the wilderness of Sinai, were Caleb and Joshua. BIRTHDAY WISHES: The daughters of Zelophehad approached Moses, Eleazar, the chieftains, and the assembly at the entrance of the Tabernacle, saying that their father left no sons, and asking that they be given a land holding. Moses brought their case before G-d, who told him that their plea was just and instructed him to transfer their father's share of land to them. G-d further Mrs. Dalia Gabbay instructed that if a man died without leaving a son, the property was to transfer to his Ms. Carol Marchand daughter, or failing a daughter to his brothers, or failing a brother to his father's brothers, Mr. Shlomo Chriqui or failing brothers of his father to the nearest relative. Mr. Jeffrey Morgan Mrs. Juliet Englander G-d told Moses to climb the heights of Abarim and view the Land of Israel, saying that Mr. Jonathan Cohen Nathaniel Sadiky when he had seen it, he would die, because he disobeyed G-d's command to uphold G-d's If we have missed your special date, please sanctity in the people's sight when he brought water from the rock in the wilderness of Zin. call the office. Moses asked G-d to appoint someone over the community, so that the people would not

REFUAH SHELEMAH TO: be like sheep without a shepherd. G-d told Moses to single out Joshua, lay his hand on him, and commission him before Eleazar and the whole community. Joshua was to present Ms. Victoria Rosin himself to Eleazar the priest, who was to seek the decision of the Urim and Thummim on Mr. Maurice Sady whether to go out or come in. Mervin Wilf, Esq. The parashah ends with a listing of all the offerings for regular days, the Shabbat, Rosh Mr. Warren Jacoby Hodesh, , Shabuot, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, and Shemini Phone calls and cards to wish someone a Hag'Atzeret. Refuah Shelemah are appreciated. Parashah Pinhas has 168 verses Haftarah Pinhas has 22 verses Sefer HaHinukh has 6 Mitzvot THANK YOU! This week's Haftarah from I Kings and will be read by Jason Vessal in memory of beloved To Mr. Israel Roizman for the beautiful floral grandfather, Mr. Joseph Vessal. arrangements at the Hekhal. FROM THE To Mrs. Bobby Freedman for her donations By Rabbi Albert Gabbai of the flowers on our Shabbat tables this Minhag: week. The custom of calling a Cohen to the Torah first, followed To Caralyn and David Vessal for sponsoring by a Levi, is spread all over the Jewish communities. the Kiddush in memory of beloved husband, father and grandfather, Mr. Joseph Vessal. According to the Sephardic tradition, if a Cohen is not present, a Levite does not take his place because once the To Mrs. Farah Vessal for dedicating the lunch on Shabbat in memory of beloved husband, Cohen is not called, "the order became disturbed" (Nitkalkel HaSeder). father and grandfather, Mr. Joseph Vessal. If there are no Levites, then the same Cohen is called the second time and not another Cohen. This is done so that no one in the community MAZAL TOB! would cast aspersions on the Cohen saying, "There must have been a To Dr. Brian Englander on being named blemish on this one, that is why they called another one." Chair of the Department of Radiology at In addition, if needed, on Shabbat we can call a Cohen or a Levite Pennsylvania Hospital.

preferably as the last personMikveh to be Israel called. Record In that 1 case, weContinued have toon p. 2 mention the words, "Even though he is a Cohen or a Levite."

Also, the custom is that no two brothers or a father and son are called successively to the Torah.

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WEEKDAY SERVICES FROM THE RABBI (CONT.) Daily morning services: (M-F) 7:00 A.M. preferably as the last person to be called. In that case, we have to Sundays and Bank Holidays: 8:00 A.M mention the words, "Even though he is a Cohen or a Levite." Please check your schedule and fit into it one Also, the custom is that no two brothers or a father and son are called morning a week, one week a month, twice a month, whatever you can, to attend morning successively to the Torah. minyan. Go online to our website and sign up. All these regulations are to give the proper order and decorum of the We need you! service and especially to bring peace among the congregants (Shalom DONATIONS TO JFCS Ben Adam LeHabero). THRIFT BOUTIQUE SHOP IN OUR GIFT SHOP The gift shop has wonderful items for the house, for you, for everyone! Come in and browse! There is a large selection of wine, honey, dates, beautiful jewelry, new gifts AND items on special sale! Looking for a prom or other special occasion Please call the office, 215-922-5446, for an appointment to shop or stop dress? Check out the JFCS Thrift Boutique in during office hours. located in Shelly Plaza for some wonderful buys! CHILDREN'S PRAYER CLASS Call 267-273-5537 or email [email protected] if you want further information on shopping at or donating to The classes for children ages 8 and up to teach the the JFCS Thrift Boutique. KKMI Shabbat service are suspended until August. The new schedule will be posted.

GOOD WISHES For more information please contact the KKMI Office at 215-922-5446. Our good wishes for continued good health to our dear friend, Mrs. Lillian Tonkin. If you would like to call Mrs. Tonkin, she can be reached at NEW MEALS REGISTRATION ONLINE 215-564-0859. She would love to hear from you. We are happy to bring the congregation together for meals after the CONTRIBUTION CARDS Shabbat and holiday services. We now have a new meals registration Call the office to send out a contribution card for a online that makes it easy to register and pay for meals. Please go to our Simha, such as a birthday, birth, anniversary, website www.mikvehisrael.org and check it out! Of course you may still graduation, Bar or Bat Mitzvah, Berit Milah, for contact the office to let us know if you will be attending the meals. condolence or for any other event or occasion. We appreciate your contributions toward the Kiddush or the meals. We The cost is $10 for a personalized message. need your participation in order to continue this program. THE ERUV The Eruv in Philadelphia spans the area between SHOP IN OUR GIFT SHOP both rivers and goes from Washington Avenue to The gift shop has wonderful items for the house, for you, for everyone! Poplar Street. Unless further notification is Come in and browse! There is a large selection of wine, honey, dates, received, the Eruv is up on Shabbat. and beautiful jewelry. Please call the office, 215-922-5446, for an A contribution to help maintain the Eruv may be appointment to shop or stop in during office hours. made online at www.CenterCityEruv.org . MATCHING GIFTS MARK WOLFSON’S Did you know that you can double or even triple your donations to Congregation MIKVEH ISRAEL BLOG Mikveh Israel?! Many employers sponsor matching gift programs that match charitable contributions made by their employees. Some companies may even Mr. Mark Wolfson has started an interesting blog match gifts made by retirees, spouses, and board members. Speak with a called Mikveh Israel History. In it he explores the representative at your company and see if religious organizations are eligible to people and events in the history of Congregation receive matching gift funds. If your gift is eligible, simply request a matching gift Mikveh Israel. You can see it at: form from your employer, and send it, completed and signed, along with your www.mikvehisraelhistory.com. donation to Congregation Mikveh Israel.

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MIKVEH ISRAEL RECORD 14 Tammuz 5774 Shabbat Pinhas July 11-12, 2014 FYI HAFTARAH AND ZEMIROT:

Do you wish to read the Haftarah and /or Zemirot in memory of a

EVERYONE IS WELCOME-COME ON loved one? Or in honor of a special occasion? Or just for the OUT AND JOIN OUR MANY ACTIVITIES pleasure of it? Please call the office, 215-922-5446, and Rabbi SUNSHINE PROGRAM Gabbai will be glad to meet with you. (BIKUR HOLIM) CHOIR: We have formed a support program for the ill Would you like to become more familiar with our prayers and their and/or infirm. If you are willing to provide melodies, their nuances and subtle differences? any services for them such as taking them to A class is now being offered for men and women. You will learn to medical appointments or tests, doing food understand the meaning of the prayers, to sing the different shopping, preparing meals, running an melodies that pertain to the different holidays, and to learn the errand, making a phone call or home visit, responses and their timing. At the end of the session, everyone please contact Loretta Tretina at 215-925- will be able to sing together in the synagogue. 2226. A list will be compiled. When The class is scheduled for five Tuesday evenings beginning someone is ill or infirm and in need of any August 12, 2014 from 5:30 to 7:00 P.M. assistance, he/she can call Loretta and she will put him/her in contact with some of the Please call the office, 215-922-5446, to register. volunteers. Your assistance is appreciated. BEGINNERS' HEBREW COURSE Are you ready to learn to read Hebrew in five easy lessons? Do you SUPPORT MIKVEH ISRAEL need to brush up on your Hebrew? Join Rabbi Gabbai for five Want to donate to Congregation Mikveh Israel Monday night classes beginning August 11, 2014 from 5:30 to while also enjoying delicious and healthy kosher 7:00 P.M. No prerequisites! Please call the office, 215-922-5446, products made in Israel? G.I.T. USA, which imports and distributes delicious kosher products (and to register. specializes in natural, organic, gourmet and health ADULT LEARNING CLASSES WITH RABBI foods) has agreed to donate 10% of what it earns to the synagogue when purchasers mention Mikveh GABBAI Israel. Rabbi Gabbai’s Monday morning class on Text Studies: Genesis View their full product list on www.gitfood.com or will resume in the Fall. contact them directly at [email protected] or by Rabbi Gabbai’s Monday evening class, from 5:30 to 7:00 P.M. has phone 856-795-1519. And don't forget to mention Mikveh Israel! ended for the summer. The next session will begin September 15, 2014. CONTACT US If you wish to enroll in the next session for either class, please We are delighted to share news of all happy contact the office at 215-922-5446 occasions, accomplishments and events of our congregants. Email your information by TEXT STUDY GROUP Wednesday afternoon to our email address: The Jewish texts study group that Dan Cohen has been leading for [email protected] and we will publish your news. You may also reach the Office at 215-922- thirty years is now meeting at KKMI. Anyone interested is invited 5446 Monday- Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. to join. The next session is July 14, 2014 and runs from 12:30 to and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. with any 1:45. The schedule through July 2014 is as follows, July 14 and 28. questions or check out our website Anyone interested in participating should call the office at 215- www.mikvehisrael.org 922-5446 or call Dan at 215-635-3168.

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DIFFERENT WAYS TO PAY Congregation Mikveh Israel now offers additional ways for members and guests to make donations and payments. Your options are:

MIKVEH ISRAEL RECORD 14 Tammuz 5774 Shabbat Pinhas July 11-12, 2014 FAST OF THE 17TH OF TAMMUZ 5774 CONTRIBUTIONS TUESDAY, JULY 15, 2014 Thank you to the following people who made a contribution this week: SERVICES: SHAHRIT 7:00 A.M

Mr. Allen Barsano Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Berry Mr. Abraham Cohen Rabbi Albert Gabbai Shalom Garson (2004) 30 Minutes Mr. Jonathan Kleinbard Mr. Adam Oded Mr. Aviad Oded This Fast commemorates five national tragedies on that day: Mr. Jacob Oslick

Rabbi Yaakob Savdie 1. The first set of tablets of the Ten Commandments Mr. Isaac Shomer were broken. Mr. William Vessal 2. In the First Temple of Jerusalem, the permanent daily offering was nullified. 3. The walls of the city of Jerusalem were breached in the war leading to the destruction of the 2nd Temple of Jerusalem. 4. Apostemos, the Wicked, publically burned a Torah Scroll. 5. Apostemos also erected an idol in the Temple of Jerusalem. There is no eating or drinking from 4:30 A.M. to 8:57 P.M. ______PLEASE JOIN US

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