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Contents Nachas At A Glance

Weekly Message 3 Thoughts on the Parsha from Rabbi Sholom D. Lipskar Well deserved trip to Ninja Lounge Celebrating Shabbos for the children who attend the Motzei Shabbos Schedules, classes, articles and more... Everything you 4 - 5 need for an “Over the Top” Shabbos experience Father & Son Learning program

Community Happenings 6 - 7 Sharing with your Shul Family A Time to Pray Check out all the davening schedules and locations 8 throughout the week Inspiration, Insights & Ideas 9 -16 Bringing Torah lessons to LIFE

Meyer Youth Center 17- 18 The full scoop on all the Youth events around town Get The Picture The full scoop on all the great events around town 19 - 24 In a woman’s world Issues of relevance to the Jewish woman 25 The ABC’s of Aleph Serving Jews in institutional and limited environments. 26 - 27

French Connection Refexions sur la Paracha 28

Latin Link Refexion Semanal 29

Networking Effective Advertising 30 - 32 Numbers To Know Contacts at The Shul 33 Daily Study A complete guide to all classes and courses offered at 34 The Shul

Get The Picture 35 - 36 The full scoop on all the great events around town

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Much wisdom comes through much grief Ecclesiastes 1:18 Thoughts on the Parshah from Rabbi Sholom D. Lipskar

Shabbos Parshas Bo This is so relevant today as we are deeply impacted by the externalities that permeate and impact our lives that often promote an idolatrous, n this week’s Torah portion we physical, hedonistic, pleasure-oriented existence. learn about our initial exodus Ifrom Egypt and its required We also need to look into our inner selves and see what we can pre-conditions. Our Rabbis tell improve in order for our Holy inner being to shine forth and illuminate us that our exodus from this the world with all of its potential power. final exile, with the universal We are definitely getting close to that moment and have all of the emancipation of all mankind necessary resources to achieve those fundamental conditions that with Moshiach, will resemble will bring us absolute and complete freedom. the first exodus from Egypt. All of the fundamental elements G-d bless you have a great Shabbos and a wonderful week. and factors that were critical to leave our bondage 3329 years ago are a lesson to what we need to do today. Rabbi Sholom D. Lipskar Three very significant requirements are directed to the Jewish people. First, we are given the mitzvah of sanctifying the new moon, thereby establishing our calendar and time sequence according to the lunar cycle in contrast EDUCATION APPEAL to the rest of the world that measures its time in accordance to the solar cycle. We are then commanded to offer the sheep as a Pascal Every year we make an appeal during the Chanukah period offering to G-d and also to circumcise all of our male children. The for tuition assistance. Last year we provided Hebrew School blood from these two, the offering and the circumcision, would be our to 125 children in public school. We subsidized the tuition of identifying insignias that would protect us from the plague of the 109 children in private Jewish schools and provided assistance first born that would afflict the Egyptians. In fact, we had to place the to 56 children in summer camp. In total, our education fund blood on the inside of the door to ward off the angel of death from raised and disbursed $376,133. smiting our first born. This year the number and the needs are greater. When we Though these three elements are technical factors which require bypass a potential investment another even better one may certain practical actions, they represent the foundation of the Jewish come along, but to lose a Jewish Soul is an irretrievable loss. people. If one saves a single soul (albeit spiritually) it is as if he saved With the acceptance of the lunar calendar, we established our an entire world. relationship with time and being as represented by the moon. The moon does not have light of its own but reflects light from the sun. A We beseech our wonderful community to continue in our Jew always must know that his power and energy does not emanate legendary generosity, though this may require an extra effort from his own personal individual capacity and strength but is a today and may even be a sacrifce. The Mitzvah you will earn direct result of his commitment, subservience and total devotion to will surely bring you all of Hashem’s bountiful blessings the origin of the light, Almighty G-d Himself. It is that commitment materially and spiritually. that is absolutely fundamental in our establishing the strength of our eternal continuity and our unique, extraordinary resources and Thank you on behalf of those parents and children to whom capabilities. you will graciously give life enhancing assistance and on behalf of Hashem whose children you are caring for. When we We also need to rid ourselves of all external influences that represent care for Hashem’s children, He cares for ours. idol worship and anti-G-d attitudes which was accomplished by sacrificing the sheep that was one of the idols of the Egyptians. We With gratitude, Love and esteem, also need to concentrate on cleansing our inner selves and removing all blockages and concealments that hide our soul and G-dly energy, Sholom D. Lipskar achieved by our circumcision.

3 Celebrating Shabbos with our Youth Everything you need for an “Over the Top” Shabbos experience Weekly Riddle

Morah Malkie’s Elisheva Adouth's Tot Shabbat Aleph Wonder Girls Ages: 1 - 4 Grades: 1 - 3 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Questions: 1) Aside from the actual plague of darkness, when else does the land Montessori Classrooom 2 of Egypt become dark? classrooom 2 2) In what context are shoes mentioned in this parsha?

3) What two-letter word appears 27 times in this parsha and has four different meanings in the Torah?

Answers from last week: Tehila's Basya's 1) In this parsha, the land of Israel is referred to as a "morasha" - "a Pre Tween Girls Tween Girls heritage" (Exodus 6:9) In parshas V'zos Habracha, the Torah itself is Grades: 4 - 5 Grades: 6 - 8 called a "morasha" (Deut. 33:4).

10:00 am - 12:00 pm 10:30 am - 12:00 pm 2) Levi and his grandson Amram both lived 137 years (Exodus 6:16, 18). Classrooom 4 3) Aminadav, the father of Nachshon and Elisheva (the wife of Aaron), is an ancestor of King David (Ruth 4:20) and of every High Priest except for Aaron (Exodus 6:23).

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

Kiddush This Week: Kiddush this week is available for sponsorship. Shabbos Schedule Shalosh Seudos This Week: Candle lighting 5:48 p.m. Shalosh Seudos this week is available for sponsorship. Mincha / Kabbalas Shabbos 5:50 p.m. Shabbos Day Hashkama Minyan 7:15 a.m. Tanya / Hayom Yom 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 Food Art Kiddush 12:00 p.m. Daf Yomi 4:50 p.m. Men’s Shiur 4:50 p.m. Women's Shiur 4:50 p.m. kiddushim at The Shul Shalosh Seudos for Boys 4:50 p.m. Please help us to provide our weekly Shabbos Kiddush and Mincha 5:35 p.m. Shalosh Seudos by becoming a sponsor. Or join the Kiddush Bank Shabbos Ends / Ma’ariv & Havdalah 6:42 p.m. by becoming a Partner ($770 annually ) or Patron ($360 anually) Weekly Video of The Rebbe Father & Son Learning 7:30 p.m.

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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 8 Shevat Mrs. Allison R. Gutfreund 9 Shevat Reb Eliezer ben Meir obm 8 Shevat Mr. Alexander Ponte Father of Mr. Menachem Koegel 8 Shevat Mrs. Rochel Leah Schwartz 9 Shevat Nissim ben Zvi obm 8 Shevat Rabbi Yossi Stern Father of Mr. William Lustgarten 9 Shevat Mr. David Cytrynbaum 9 Shevat Mr. Hernan J. Gleizer Father of Ms. Patricia Cohen 9 Shevat Mrs. Elana Saka 10 Shevat Itzchak Melech Hacohen ben David Mordechay obm 9 Shevat Ms. Katie Werner Brother of Mr. Barry Cohen 9 Shevat Mr. Jorge Woldenberg 10 Shevat Moshe Menachem ben Baruch obm 10 Shevat Ms. Shana Cohen Father of Dr. Bracha Reich 10 Shevat Mr. Michael Davit 11 Shevat Chava bas Shlomo obm 10 Shevat Mr. Michael Davit Sister of Mrs. Dana Werner 10 Shevat Ms. Nicole Katz 11 Shevat Dobbe Faiga bas Menachem obm 10 Shevat Mrs. Nicole Kavana Mother of Mrs. Roslyn Jaffe 10 Shevat Mr. Aaron Jacob Mondshine 11 Shevat Fruma bas Shmuel Mordechai obm 10 Shevat Ms. Esther Lilly Moore Mother of Dr. Bracha Reich 10 Shevat Ms. Leah Stark 11 Shevat Luis Elias obm 10 Shevat Mr. Chaim S. Stauber 11 Shevat Ms. Ita Henia Andrusier Father of Mr. Michael Mordechai Smulevich 11 Shevat Mr. Sam Greenwald 12 Shevat David ben Yosef obm 11 Shevat Rabbi Mordechai Halperin Father of Mrs. Meital Eber and Mrs. Ravit Feldman 11 Shevat Mr. Aaron Knight 12 Shevat Yitzchak ben Frejah obm 11 Shevat Mr. Monroe Milstein Father of Mrs. Perla Edderai 12 Shevat Mrs. Linda Laulicht 13 Shevat Akiva ben Hersh obm 12 Shevat Mr. Chaim Lerman Father of Mr. Sergio Zelcer 12 Shevat Mr. Victor Weingarten 13 Shevat Esther bas Yakov Aron obm 13 Shevat Dr. Stephen Brenner Daughter of Ms. Dora Fialkoff 13 Shevat Mr. Joseph Lekach 13 Shevat Jacob obm 13 Shevat Mrs. Jackie Moster Father of Mr. Alexander Matz 13 Shevat Ms. Ilana Tabacinic 13 Shevat Mercado Maya obm 13 Shevat Ms. Bonnie G. Weintraub 13 Shevat Ms. Stacey N. Weintraub Father of Ms. Esther Vlosky 13 Shevat Mr. David Wolf 14 Shevat Israel Rosenfeld obm 13 Shevat Mrs. Natalie Wolf Father of Mrs. Chani Labkowski 14 Shevat Mr. Ethan Danial 14 Shevat Menachem Mendel ben Shraga Faivel obm 14 Shevat Mr. Ronald Nyman Husband of Mrs. Cecilia Knoll 14 Shevat Ms. Talya Esther Portnoy 14 Shevat Nosson Ha Cohen obm Father of Mr. Shmuel Levinsky Kid’s Birthdays 8 Shevat Menachem Mendel Katan 8 Shevat Malka Schwartz 9 Shevat Ben Greisman 9 Shevat Elias Salama 13 Shevat Gita Aidel Lipskar 14 Shevat Sarah Gittel Jaimovich Community Notice Board

Anniversaries Please be aware that on Tuesday, February 7th The Mr. & Mrs. Fred & Judith Farbman Shul will conduct a security drill where emergency Mr. & Mrs. Abe & Peggy Sreter services will be involved on premises.

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Shevat 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 Shevat is Kindly Sponsored by for donations received between 01/24/17 and 01/30/17 We apologize for any errors or omissions that we may have made. Mr. & Mrs. Yankie Andrusier Mr. Chaim Peretz David Wolf, Jeffrey Wolf, Joey Givner, Isaac Salver, Mr. & Mrs. Nelson Berman Mr. & Mrs. Seth Salver Steven Dunn, Steven Schmutter, Eli Ginsburg, Mr. Berel Golomb Mr. & Mrs. James Tate Alberto Camhi, Bruce Gelb and Sam Greenwald. Rabbi & Mrs. Zalman Hilel

“Those who establish Synagogues for prayer and those who come there to pray, those who provide lights for illumination, wine and grape juice for kiddush and havdalah, food for the wayfarers and charity for the needy, and all those who occupy themselves faithfully with communal affairs - may The Holy One, blessed Volunteers Needed be He, give them their reward, remove them from all sicknesses, heal their entire body, pardon all their sins, and send blessing and success to all their endeavors, After every Kiddush and event, The Shul donates the together with all Israel their brethren; and let us say Amen.” left over food to organizations or families in need. We are looking for volunteers to help collect and wrap the food. If you would like to help please contact the Refuah Shleimah Mashgiach, Mordechai Olesky after the Kiddush. If you have a health update on anyone listed please contact The Shul. We would like to keep the listing current and remove names of people who have recovered. Community service hours will be awarded. MEN WOMEN Sholom Meir ben Pearl Leah Rochel bat Sarah Michael Joseph ben Natalie Lee Miriam bat Risha Raizel Gabriel ben Esther Dana Ella bas Devorah Hinde Eber Avraham ben Fruma Esther Chana bas Shoshana Community Notice Board Shmuel ben Sarah Perl Shifra bas Chaya Yosef ben Edwina Ilana bas Shaina Rochel Do you need a driver on occasion – a shopper – someone to pick Avrohom ben Feigel Chava bas Elka Menucha up your meds – friends to or from an airport – children from school Mordechai David ben Esther Raizel Chaya bas Rachel or taken and brought home from activities? Yedidya Chaim Raphael ben Elana Fayge bas Chaya Do you need to go to a doctor, dentist, hairdresser or somewhere Yehuda ben Chaya Sara Miriam Leah bas Helen else ? Shimon Yitzchak ben Leah Rochel Roi ben Orly Do you need to come back from a doctor, dentist, hairdresser or Chaim Tzvi Hirsch ben Guttel somewhere else? Do you need someone to accompany an elderly/sick family member or friend for some part of the day or more - someone who has a smile on her face and wonderful outlook in life? Learning with The Bochurim Do you need someone to help balance your check book, keep your If you are interested in having your child records straight, organize your papers? learn with one of our bochurim, Do you need someone to help write/edit, coach your barmitzvah/ or if you would like to arrange batmitzvah child with their speech? a lunch and learn in your office, Do you need an all round ‘helper’ in some way?. Please contact Rabbi Shaykee Farkash Do you need a receptionist - office assistant – computer literate, [email protected] well organized with good (English) speaking voice ? Great references - Shomer Shabbos - Sarah Libke at your service! Sarah Libke Caplin cell: 786 389 6528 email: [email protected]

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

Daily Learning Schedule at The Shul 6:20 -6:50 am Derech Mitzvosecha 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 5:50 pm 10:00 pm Main Minyan 5:50 pm Sephardic Minyan 5:50 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

To our beloved Soldiers in the Israeli Defense Forces, Halachic Times courageously protecting and defending Eretz Yisroel. We pray Based on times for February 8 for you and all of the soldiers safety and well being daily. Dan Shlomo ben Eliyahu Benyamin Aharon Ben Jeniya Gila Rut Alot Hashachar / Dawn 5:47 am Jonathan ben Aliza Sher Earliest Talit & Tefllin 6:18 am Michael Shmuel ben Eliezer Eliyahu Netz Hachamah / Sunrise 7:01 am Amir Herzel ben Dvora Dorry (Earliest Amidah) Eitan Gabriel Ben Karine Cecile Latest Shema 9:46 am Zman Tfllah 10:42 am

Chatzot / Midday 12:35 pm Earliest Mincha 1:04 pm Plag HaMincha 5:03 pm Shekiah / Sunset 6:10 pm (preferable latest time for Mincha) Tzeit Hakochavim / Nightfall 6:34 pm (Earliest preferable Ma’ariv)

Times taken from www.chabad.org Please note that during the week times may vary by a minute or two. If anyone would like to send us the name of a soldier in the IDF we would love to add them. 8 Inspiration, Insights & Ideas Bringing Torah lessons to LIFE! Hayom Yom In the winter of 1942, the sixth Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Yosef Y. Schneersohn, 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. Friday - Shevat 7 Wednesday - Shevat 12 When the Alter Rebbe was nine he studied Intellect and excitement are two separate geometry and astronomy. At ten he composed a worlds. Intellect - a world cold and settled; calendar for ffteen years. When he was twelve excitement - a world seething and impetuous. years old, it happened that he lectured publicly Man's avoda is to combine them, unite them. on Rambam's laws of kidush hachodesh. The The impetuousness then becomes transformed preeminent Torah-scholars who were present into a longing, and the intellect into the guide at that time in the study-hall were utterly in a life of avoda and action. overwhelmed. Thursday - Shevat 13 Shabbos - Shevat 8 When my grandfather (R. Shmuel) was seven, his In these days especially, when by G-d's kindness father (the Tzemach Tzedek) once answered him: we stand at the threshold of redemption, The kindness and special quality in G-d's making we must make every conceivable effort to man upright, to walk erectly, is that though he strengthen every facet of our religion. Mitzvot "A Jew must be healthy and strong. The Torah walks on the earth he sees the Heavens; not so must be observed b'hidur, with "beauty," beyond says about mitzvot, 'Live in them,' meaning with beasts that go on all fours; they see only minimal requirements. Customs must be kept bring vitality into the mitzvot. To be able to the earth. scrupulously, nothing compromised. It is a Mitzva infuse mitzvot with vitality, one must be strong and duty of every Rabbi in Israel to inform his and joyful." Then he concluded: "You should not Friday - Shevat 7 congregation that the current tribulations and be without food. Better to eat for the sake of Our Holy forebears, the Rebbe'im through agonies are the "birth-pangs of Mashiach." G-d is davening rather than to daven for the sake of the generations, appealed to G-d and evoked demanding that we return to Torah and mitzvot, eating;" he then blessed her with long life. [She Divine compassion toward their Chassidim, that we not hinder the imminent coming of our was born in 5593 (1833) and passed away on those bound to them. This was not all; they righteous Mashiach. Sh'vat 10, 5674 (1914)]. also had an avoda of bringing their Chassidim to mind, inwardly, pondering their affection and Sunday - Shevat 9 My father told this teaching of the Tzemach attachment to the Rebbe, reciprocating that When my father concluded the entire Talmud for Tzedek to someone at yechidus, adding: "And affection and attachment. Bringing someone to the third time he said a maamar on the subject this must be done with joy." mind has the effect of arousing that person's of the meaning of a hadran. innermost powers. We see that when one looks Tuesday - Shevat 11 deeply and intently at another he will turn During the year of mourning for his mother, my The routine of the day begins with saying modeh around and return the glance, because the father concluded the entire Mishna at the end ani (Siddur Tehilat HaShem p. 6, "I acknowledge penetrating gaze awakens the core of the soul. of eleven months, and the entire Talmud at her before You, living and eternal King etc..."). This Thought has the same effect. Yahrzeit. is said before the morning laving of the hands, even while the hands are "impure." The reason is Monday - Shevat 10 that all the impurites in the world do not defle When my grandmother, Rebbetzin Rivka, was a Jew's "I acknowledge." He might lack one thing eighteen (in 5611, 1851) she fell ill and the or another, but his modeh ani remains intact. physician ordered her to eat immediately upon awakening. She, however, did not wish to eat before davening; so she davened very early, then ate breakfast. When her father-in-law, the Tzemach Tzedek, learned of this he said to her:

9 Inspiration, Insights & Ideas Bringing Torah lessons to LIFE!

PARSHA MESSAGES What Are We Afraid Of? He was afraid and felt that he was going alone. Obviously, Moses’ fear is relative to him and to nd G-d said to Moses: “Come to Pharaoh…” the unprecedented challenge he was facing: – Exodus 10:1 Encountering and purging the root essence of evil. Fear is relative to each person and his/her ASaid Rabbi Shimeon: Now it is time to reveal situation, the diffculties each of us faces and secrets that are bound above and below. Why the strengths each of us has. What frightens does it say, “Come to Pharaoh”? It should have one person may not even stir another. Yet, the said, “Go to Pharaoh” …. But G-d brought Moses common denominator between all of us is – and into a chamber within a chamber, to the… this is the relevant lesson we derive from Moses supernal and mighty serpent from which many – that fear (on the level relative to us) results levels evolve…which Moses feared to approach Moses into a chamber within a chamber, to the… from our sense of isolation. himself because he saw that he was rooted in supernal and mighty serpent from which many supernal roots… levels evolve…which Moses feared to approach And therefore G-d’s response to Moses’ terror is, Zohar, part II, 34a himself because he saw that he was rooted in “Come with Me,” I go with you. supernal roots…” Fear is perhaps our greatest enemy. Not because This is the powerful message that each of us it is loud and aggressive, but because it is Moses had already visited Pharaoh many times must take from parshat Bo – “Come with Me.” No invisible. Is there a person alive that does not before this commandment, “Come to Pharaoh.” matter how lonely we may feel, especially in our suffer from some fear, known or (even worse) What suddenly frightened Moses this time loss and pain, we are not alone. unknown? And what effects do our fears have around? And how did G-d’s response “Come to The only answer to the invisible power of fear on our lives – what impact does it have on our Pharaoh” assuage his fear? – the fear of being alone – is to recognize that choices and ambitions, on our behavior, pride, you are not alone. jealousy, anger and so many other emotions? Up till this point Moses dealt with Pharaoh in Can it even be measured? his various manifestations, not his essence. But You are never alone. now he is told to enter into the core essence of Is our drive for success a way to mask or Pharaoh’s evil, the ‘great serpent.’ This terrifed compensate for some of our fears? What critical Moses. To which G-d responds: “Come to mass effect does fear have on society? Pharaoh,” Come with me. G-d is saying that you For all the Children of Israel there was don’t go alone. I come with you and help you light in their dwellings (Ex. 10:23) Above all, what are we exactly afraid of and what eradicate the evil at its source. is the root of fear? Without getting to the core of our fears we can hardly expect to alleviate them. And here we see the true nature of fear. This unique light not only illuminated This question is more compelling today than their own homes, but accompanied the ever as we face fears of all sorts, as Muslim Fear’s true power is in the loneliness that it radicals wage war, now not just against Israel, imposes upon us. We feel we are alone in our Jews wherever they went - even when but against the entire free world, unleashing our predicament. We feel that no one can understand visiting their neighboring Egyptians. underlying emotions in this climate of global our pain and suffering. And even if someone can Exile is a time of spiritual darkness uncertainty. empathize, we still feel that they are not with us, not one with us and therefore ultimately we that intensifes the closer we get to Though our fears today have obvious roots (fear remain isolated. Moshiach's revelation. Nonetheless, of attack, fear of death), yet we see that there just as our ancestors enjoyed "light Life inherently has a built in existential are individuals – as has always been the case in their dwellings" even before their in history – that do not get paralyzed by fear insecurity. Upon birth, the Talmud tells us, we are and have the ability to grow through it. What is made to forget the teachings ingrained into our redemption from exile, so too does their secret? very psyches and souls. Existence, the mystics every Jew possess an aura of holiness teach us, is an effect of a cosmic detachment. now, just prior to the Final Redemption, This week’s Torah portion, parshat Bo, teaches As a result of the ‘great tzimtzum’ we feel all us the secret to both the root of fear and to its alone; we feel we are on our own – isolated in a which accompanies him antidote. desolate universe, disconnected from any source wherever he goes. of sustenance. The chapter opens with the following words: And G-d said to Moses: “Come to Pharaoh…” The This existential loneliness is the root of fear. (The Rebbe) Zohar [classical mystical text] asks the question: And this is what Moses – even the great Moses Why does it say, “Come to Pharaoh”? It should – was so terrifed of as he prepared to confront have said, “Go to Pharaoh” … But G-d brought the core evil of Pharaoh, the ‘supernal serpent.’ 10 Inspiration, Insights & Ideas Bringing Torah lessons to LIFE!

Reality Check or setbacks. It is best to set modest and yes, By Chaya Shuchat realistic goals, but not to swerve from them once they’ve been set. You need to be realistic.” Why is there a difference between the It’s a phrase I’m used to hearing, usually original exodus from Egypt and our spiritual “about an idea that sounds like an exciting “going out of Egypt” today? Why was the possibility to me, but hopelessly outlandish emphasis then on breaking free, while today to someone else. And, I must admit, reality it is on learning how to work within the often seems to side with the other person. boundaries of the world, without getting I’m blessed with a vivid imagination, yet bogged down by them? even the best ideas have a way of coming up short when put into practice in the real The exodus from Egypt was the first stage world. Getting things done takes time, effort in a remarkable change that the world was and hard work, and the results seem puny to undergo—the giving of the Torah. Until compared to the original inspiration. the Torah was given, the spiritual world stayed spiritual and the physical world If there’s ever a time for figuring out this stayed physical. There was no joining of reality thing—whether you’re trying to live the two. But once the Torah was given, for with it or break free of it—this week is it. the first time in history, G-d broke down the In this week’s parshah of Bo, we read of limitations and bounds while remaining in boundaries between the “upper world” and the Jewish people leaving Egypt. Our sages the world. This means, while functioning the “lower world.” say: “In every generation we must see within the world we must transcend its ourselves as if we personally have gone out limitations. We are to remove the limitations Leaving Egypt was a prelude to this dramatic of Egypt.” Chassidic teachings explain that and bounds, and perceive the truth—that the shift in the world. The Jews had to break the Hebrew word for Egypt, Mitzrayim, has world per se is truly good, since, after all, the through the evil force of Egypt in order to the same letters as the word “meitzarim,” natural world is what G-d intended. This is receive the Torah. They couldn’t refine that restrictions. Going out of Egypt, in a spiritual attained through the work of Chassidut. powerful evil. They just had to get away from sense, means leaving behind the beliefs or it. Let’s examine this. attitudes that limit us, that hinder us from Once the barrier was broken and the Torah accomplishing our goals. When the Jews were in Egypt, their only was given, the emphasis shifted. Instead option was to get away. Sometimes, an But what does this mean in a practical sense? of breaking through or breaking away, our environment is so toxic that there is no How do we break free of our limitations, efforts are now directed at refining the choice but to leave. There is no fixing the when those limitations have their way of world and bringing G-dliness into it. We have situation or working around the situation. imposing themselves upon us, like it or not? the power now to transform the world with You need to get out. This was the state of Can we just wish reality away? the light of Torah and mitzvahs. By doing the Jewish people in Egypt. In fact, our sages mitzvahs, we bring G-d’s limitless energy When the Jews left Egypt, G-d revealed say, the redemption came not a moment too into the finite boundaries of the world. We himself through plagues and miracles and soon. The Jews had already sunk to the 49th can do this as souls within bodies, without carried His people triumphantly away. But level of impurity, and if they had stayed in requiring miracles or supernatural powers. that isn’t the reality for most of us on a day- Egypt any longer, they might never have to-day basis. We have to contend with our gotten out. We will leave exile in a peaceful, orderly way little battles and struggles alone, with no With the final Redemption, the prophet Our situation now is different. “Going out outright sign of divine intervention. Isaiah says, “You will not leave in haste and of Egypt” in the Chassidic sense—leaving you will not go in a flurry.” The Hayom Yom of 25 Tevet sheds some our boundaries and limitations—is not light on this question: an exercise in denial. The challenges and We will leave exile in a peaceful, orderly struggles are out there, and they’re real. But way, because we will have learned how to From my father’s sichot (talks): Exodus from we also know that G-d created the world transcend the limitations of this world while Egypt means leaving limitations and bounds, with all its limitations and boundaries, still working within it. We will have learned and Chassidut is to enable man to leave the and nothing in this world can stop us from how to make the most of reality as it is— restrictions of the material world. fulfilling His will. If a goal seems unrealistic with all the power and goodness that G-d or overreaching, then perhaps it’s appropriate already invested in it. There is a difference: The Egyptian exodus to check first whether indeed that’s what means shattering and then departure, G-d wants from us at this time. But once we (Based on Sefer Hasichot 5752, pp. 288-290.) which is why they went away from Egypt. have determined what our goals are, then The Chassidic exodus means purification we are not to be deterred by any obstacles and correction, stepping out of worldly 11 Inspiration, Insights & Ideas Bringing Torah lessons to LIFE!

Teflin or the right side of the person reading Halacha of The Week Yud Shevat By Rabbi Dov Schochet them). It starts with Kadesh the outer right compartment, next is Vehaya Ki followed by A Legacy of Self-Sacrifce Teflin of Rashi and Rabbeinu Tam Shema and the last compartment has Vehaya Im. The advantage of this order is that one reading From the talks of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, n the fnal section of this week's portion the portions would read them in the order they we are introduced to the Mitzva of Teflin. appear in the Torah. A Time for Focus In subsequent paragraphs where the Torah ud Shvat (the Tenth of Shvat) is the Previous I However, Rabbeinu Tam held that when the Rebbe’s yahrzeit, the anniversary of his discusses the Exodus and our obligation to teach our children this story the Torah states "and it Talmud mentions that Shema and VeHaya Im Ypassing. On the day of a tzad dik’s passing, will be a sign on your hand and a remembrance are on the left, it is starting from the outer left. “all his effort... for which he toiled throughout his between your eyes". Then again in the following thus having the order of the Teflin somewhat life... becomes revealed and radiates downward... the Torah uses an almost identical expression. reversed. He would place Kadesh in the outer at the time of his passing.” Accordingly, Yud Shvat These two paragraphs are called (based on right compartment like Rashi, followed by is an appropri ate day to focus on the message of their opening words) "Kadesh" and "VeHaya Ki VeHaya Ki. However, that would be followed the Previous Rebbe’s life, for every year, these same Yiviacha". by VeHaya Im and Shema would be in the last spiritual qualities are revealed on this anniversary. (outer left) compartment. These two paragraphs (or in Halchich This revelation affects all of “his children, the work terminology "Parshiyot") are two of the four This leads to an obvious problem. According of his hands,” those who “will walk in his paths for paragraphs where the Torah speaks of the to Rashi the Teflin of Rabbeinu Tam would be eternity.” This is particularly true in regard to the Mitzva of Teflin. The other two are in the book not Kosher (as they're in the wrong order) and yahrzeit of a nasi, a leader of the Jewish people. of Deuteronomy in the paragraph of "Shema" according to Rabbeinu Tam the Teflin of Rashi For a nasi is connected to every member of his and "VeHaya Im Shemoa". would not be Kosher. While the normative generation; as Rashi states, “The nasi is the entire Halacha follows the position of Rashi, still if people.” The way one fulflls the Mitzva of Teflin is by Rabbeinu Tam is correct one who only wears writing these four paragraphs on parchment, Teflin according to Rashi's view has never The divine service of every man, but particularly that placing them into the leather box we fulflled the Mitzva of Teflin! of a tzaddik and nasi, is multifaceted. Nevertheless, colloquially call Teflin and then one can fulfll in considering the Previous Rebbe’s divine service the Mitzva. There is a distinction between the Therefore some have the custom of wearing as a whole, there is one quality that stands out head and hand Teflin. By the hand Teflin all two pairs of Teflin. Technically, one could put on distinctly, and which enhances the nature of all four are written on one long parchment and both pairs simultaneously (There is no problem his other contributions, namely, his unbounded placed into the leather box, whereas by the head for adding to the Mitzva and wearing an extra mesirus nefesh (“self sacrifce”). Teflin each of the four is written on a separate pair, for one of the pairs is not Kosher). If one is not sure exactly where to place both pairs or The Previous Rebbe’s mesirus nefesh was parchment and placed into its own box, for not limited to a particular situation or mode the head Teflin is actually comprised of four is afraid of being conspicuous, they can put the Rabbeinu Tam Teflin on following the prayers. of expression. Despite the radically differing separate compartments. settings in which he lived and the varied nature The Talmud states that the paragraphs Kadesh Initially it was considered conceited for any of the obstacles with which he was confronted, he and Vehaya Ki should be on the right side and person to wear both pairs of Teflin. Unless showed an unceasing commitment to the well- Shema and Vehaya Im should be on the left side. a person was renowned for their piety and being of his fellow Jews, and to their connection After a brief discussion, the Talmud concludes scrupulous behavior, it seemed improper in this with their Torah heritage. area to suddenly be careful to fulfll all possible that right and left are not positioned based on Challenging the Iron Fist the one wearing the Teflin, rather the right and opinions, especially as normative law follows His resolution and unbounded concern may be left of someone reading it. That is someone that Rashi. However, today it has become more seen in his responses to three challenges that would be standing opposite and across from the common to wear the Teflin of Rabbeinu Tam, marked the three decades during which he served person wearing the Teflin. (So when the Talmud especially in the Chabad community where the as leader of the Chabad chassidic movement. says right it actually means the left side of the Rebbe encouraged all, even 13 year old boys to The Previous Rebbe assumed the mantle of lead- Teflin and when it says left it means the right don both pairs of Teflin. ership in 5680 (1920). At that time, the majority of side of the Teflin.) Teflin are the sign of the Jew. They are comprised the Chabad community — and the largest Jewish Here is where the debate between Rashi and of portions which contain the unity of Hashem, population worldwide — was located in the Soviet all in his camp and Rabbeinu Tam and his camp love of Hashem, the Exodus and our acceptance Union, exposed to the full brunt of the Communist develops. They debate how to understand this of the Commandments of Hashem. By donning effort to stamp out religious practice. Talmudic passage. When the Talmud says left the Teflin daily, we are given the opportunity For the Previous Rebbe, every day presented a life- does it mean the inner or outer left compartment. to refect on these important truths and beliefs and-death struggle to maintain the observance of Rashi understands that the Talmud is giving us which serve as the bedrock of our religious Torah through out the country. He dispatched rabbis the passages in order (from the left side of the experience. and shochtim to communities throughout the land, 12 Inspiration, Insights & Ideas Bringing Torah lessons to LIFE! built mikvaos, and most impor tant — and most Though its manner of expression might change, fercely opposed by the Communist regime — he the traditional devotion to the Torah’s teachings Stories With Soul established an extensive network of underground and the observance of the mitzvos would not. chadarim and yeshivos to educate Jewish youth. The Girl Who Had To Be (This network continued to operate for decades, Physically broken by the ravages of ill-health and Soviet interrogators, the Previous Rebbe could Jewish until the Glasnost allowed these schools to emerge By Eli & Malka Touger into the light of day.) have retired to a more private life, leading his own small group of followers. Instead, he revolutionized The Previous Rebbe was arrested several times American Judaism. Every single area of American for “counter-revolutionary” activities. At one Jewish life — day schools, kashrus, Jewish point, he was sen tenced to death; only through publishing, yeshivah study, and the beginnings international intervention and a series of miracles of the baal teshuvah movement — was radically was the sentence averted. The most diff cult part infuenced by his activi ties. of the Rebbe’s situation, however, was the threat to his followers who joined him in risking their lives His ability to practice mesirus nefesh in these three for these goals. Whenever one of his followers was very different situations indicates that this quality exiled to Siberia for teaching young children, the was of his essence. Himself the epitome of mesirus nefesh, he was able to inspire others likewise. Previous Rebbe had to shoulder the responsibility abbi Zalman Serebryanski, a senior of sending a replacement with the full knowledge Continually Advancing — and with chassid from Russia and dean of of the danger awaiting him. the Lubavitch Rabbinical College in Joy R Melbourne, Australia, once brought a girl to The very name Yosef Yitzchak speaks volumes In the Twilight Before the Night Rabbi Chaim Gutnick. "Please, help this girl about the Rebbe Rayatz. The Rebbe Rayatz was forced to leave Russia in convert," he asked. 5688 (1928). For the next few years, he established In Hebrew, Yosef means “increase”. The Previous his base in Riga. Although he visited several Jewish Rabbi Gutnick listened to the girl's story. Rebbe’s mesirus nefesh constantly impelled him communities throughout the world during this She lived in Balaclava, and from her to further commitment and increased activity. time, his energies were still primarily focused youth had felt a strong attraction to Moreover, the name Yosef was frst given in the on Russia and the operation of the chassidic Judaism. Whenever she heard stories of the verse, “May G-d add on (yosef) to me another son movement there. Holocaust, she was deeply touched. She had (ben acher).” Implicit in this verse is the ability of been reading and studying about Judaism Yosef to transform a person who has hitherto been In the summer of 5693 (1933), he settled in for a long time, and now wanted to convert. Poland. There, he was confronted by challenges of acher (“another” — estranged from his Jewish roots) a different nature. Although there were no political into the closeness of ben (“a son”). This ability was Rabbi Gutnick was moved by her sincerity. obstacles to the spread of Jewish education or exemplifed by the Previous Rebbe, who inspired Nevertheless, he did not want to perform practice, the lack of resources presented diffculties countless Jews to return to Jewish practice. the conversion. The girl was still living which were compounded by the fact that the at home with her non-Jewish parents. The name Yitzchak was frst given in the verse, lead ers of the local Jewish community did not Would she be able to practice Judaism “Whoever hears will laugh (yitzchak) with me.” understand his approach. in her parents' home? Would her interest Joy should be radiated to the point that “whoever continue as she matured into adulthood? hears,” even someone who does not consciously The Previous Rebbe did not allow these Since he could not answer these questions, intend to hear, “will laugh with me.” impediments to stand in the way of his efforts. he decided to let time take its course. If With relentless energy, he established a chain of In keeping with this verse, the Previous Rebbe the girl was still interested when she was yeshivos and chadarim that enabled thousands of possessed a unique ability to impart happiness to older, she could convert then. youth to devote themselves to the study of Torah. others. Even when he was physically broken, the These activities continued until they were halted Rabbi Gutnick's refusal plunged the girl atmosphere around him was never one of despair. by the Nazi invasion. Together with thousands of into deep depression, to the extent that Quite the contrary, he radiated joy. other Jews, the Previous Rebbe spent the High she had to be confined to a hospital. The Holidays of 5700 (1939) in bomb shelters in Both these names share a connection to the elder Reb Zalman, stirred by the depth of Warsaw. Shortly thereafter, on the last pas senger Redemption. The name Yosef is associated with her feelings, continued to visit her from ship to leave, he set out for the United States. the verse, “G-d will again (yosif) extend His hand... time to time. to take possession of the remnant of His people.” After several weeks, he called Rabbi “America is No Different” The joy inspired by the name Yitzchak antici pates Gutnick, telling him of the girl's condition Immediately upon his arrival, he announced that he the overwhelming joy our people will experience and asking him whether perhaps he would had come not for his personal beneft, but to prove at the Redemption, as it is written, “Then will our change his mind because of the strength of that “America is no different.” The spiritual vitality mouths be flled with laughter.” May this take place her feelings. that had nurtured Jewish life in Eastern Europe in the immediate future. could be transplanted to the Ameri can continent. Rabbi Gutnick answered that the 13 Inspiration, Insights & Ideas Bringing Torah lessons to LIFE! reasons which had dissuaded him from participated. performing the conversion were still valid. Recently In The News Nevertheless, he promised to write to the It’s also an opportunity for him to raise money Lubavitcher Rebbe describing the situation. for Friendship Circle of New Jersey, the local If the Rebbe advised him to facilitate her Miami Marathon Cyclist With branch of the international Chabad-affiliated conversion, he would happily comply. organization, which pairs teen volunteers Cerebral Palsy Wants the ‘Dis’ and children with special needs, and offers Reb Zalman told the girl that the Rebbe Out of Disability a range of support services for their families. was being consulted, and her condition 17-year-old athlete sets no limits Based in Livingston, Friendship Circle of New improved immediately. Jersey has 850 volunteers and serves 325 and aims to ‘bring positivity into families. Rabbi Gutnick did not receive an immediate this world’ reply to his letter. But at a later date, at the “I can finally give back to the organization end of a reply to another issue, the Rebbe that gave me my independence and added: "What's happening with the Jewish freedom—freedom that came from receiving girl from Balaclava?" my first bike,” says Volfman.” Rabbi Gutnick was surprised. The girl and He wasn’t the only recipient. Together with Reb Zalman had both made it clear that her the community, Lefkovits and her family family was Anglican! raised a little more than $80,000 so that 100 children would receive a custom bike. He and Reb Zalman went to confront the girl's mother. At first, she continued to Lefkovits, now 17, explains that early on, insist that she was Anglican, but as the “I thought I was the one giving. But in the sincerity of the two rabbis impressed her, end, I was the one who received so much. she broke down and told her story. She had The overwhelming joy that came from been raised in an Orthodox Jewish home in By Liza Wiemer seeing children—some whose doctors hadn’t England. As a young girl, she had rebelled oseph Volfman never believed he’d have believed that it would be possible for them against her parents and abandoned Jewish the opportunity to experience the thrill to ride a bike—was beyond anything I could life entirely, marrying a gentile and moving and freedom of riding a bike. Born with have imagined. It not only inspired me, but to Australia. She had not given Judaism J gave me an appreciation for life and the cerebral palsy, cycling was just one more a thought since. She loved her daughter, physical activity out of many he was unable ability to notice the beauty in everyone.” however, and would not oppose her if she to do. But in 2011, when he was 12 years old, wished to live a Jewish life. She says she is grateful, humbled and he received a custom-made bike. overjoyed that her bat mitzvah project Once the girl's Jewishness was established, And it profoundly altered his life. continues to have a profound impact on Rabbis Serebryanski and Gutnick helped Volfman’s life and others. She credits her her feel at home in Melbourne's Lubavitch The bike was given to him thanks to 11-year- parents and grandparents, who taught her community. She continued to make progress old Olivia Lefkovits, of Livingston, N.J., and the importance of giving and chesed— in her Jewish commitment, and today is a her special bat mitzvah project, called lovingkindness and compassion. “They taught teacher in a Lubavitch school. Olivia’s Friendship Cycle. me to think big, to never stop or place limits on giving—not just financially, but with time But Rabbi Gutnick still had a question: How Now, at age 17, Volfman competes in track- and with my heart.” did the Rebbe know she was Jewish? At his and-field, archery, swimming and mono- next yechidut (audience with the Rebbe) he skiing. But cycling is his passion. He loves Olivia’s Friendship Cycle became the mustered the chutzpah to ask. the peace that comes from being outside and inspiration for Friendship Circle of Michigan the speeds he can reach, averaging between to host “The Great Bike Giveaway,” an annual The Rebbe replied that, at Reb Zalman's 20 and 25 miles per hour using his own arm national event started in 2012, providing urging, the girl had also written him a strength to propel the bike. He trains three adaptive bicycles to children with special letter. "Such a letter," the Rebbe declared, hours a day with the goal to compete against needs around the country. "could only have been written by a Jewish other elite athletes in the 2020 Summer girl." Paralympics, to be held in Tokyo. ‘G-d Made Me Complete’ Volfman, who now uses a recumbent hand- As part of his journey, Volfman, of Springfield, cycle, says he feels connected with “all the N.J., joined 250 members of “Team Friendship” people who have helped me in the past from around the country on Sunday for the and continue to assist me in my journey. 26.2-mile Miami Marathon (and 13.1 half- It’s people who have enabled me to pursue marathon), where up to 30,000 other people what I love.” Two of them are Rabbi Zalman 14 Inspiration, Insights & Ideas Bringing Torah lessons to LIFE!

for the Land of Israel,” the minister told the Knesset plenum. “The residents of Amona, with Bennett: Amona evacuation their dedication and determination, are saving thousands of Jewish families from evacuation, will lead to West Bank and [it is due to their efforts that] thousands of annexation new families will be settled in our land.” As demolition begins, Jewish Home The education minister was referring to the leader hails outpost residents so-called Regulation Bill, which the Knesset as ‘heroes,’ urges nonviolence was set to vote into law next Monday. The and Toba Grossbaum, executive directors of in comments echoed by public controversial legislation, which would legalize Friendship Circle New Jersey. some 4,000 housing units built on privately owned Palestinian land, was advanced in The rabbi says that he, in turn, admires response to the impending demolition of Amona, Lefkovits and Volfman for their determination though a clause that would retroactively apply and leadership. He compares their ability it to the outpost was later scrapped in coalition to affect community with the theme of negotiations. last week’s Torah portion, Shemot, which describes the actions of Moses—of how Earlier on Wednesday, ahead of the outpost’s important it is for a leader to stop, turn razing, the government approved 3,000 more and notice the miracles around them, as he settlement homes. did with the burning bush. Taking notice is “From this hard day, hope will fourish,” he said. a quality Grossbaum believes these young “From the ruins of Amona, we will build a new adults possess. security minister, chief rabbi settlement. From the destroyed kindergartens By Marissa Newman will be established new kindergartens all across “Their hard work and dedication became a ewish Home leader Naftali Bennett on Judea and Samaria.” model, putting into play a trajectory of one Wednesday hailed the residents of Amona mitzvah leading to another and another and as “heroes” whose campaign to stay in The minister also urged nonviolence during the another,” says the rabbi. “To be a part of it—to J demolition. their homes will lead to the annexation of the see what that one mitzvah has accomplished West Bank and avert future evacuations in the “Under no circumstances or conditions may one and how it changed lives—makes all the hard settlements. work meaningful.” lift a hand against a soldier, a policeman, or a The leader of the right-wing party spoke as civilian,” he said. When Volfman rides for Team Friendship hundreds of police and bulldozers entered the Public Security Minister Gilad Erdan said he on Jan. 29, he’ll have in mind those still West Bank outpost to demolish it per a 2014 struggling to see themselves as whole. expects the police to bring to justice anyone court order which ruled it was built on privately who acts violently. Before he received his first bike at the age of owned Palestinian land. “Despite the diffculty and the pain, I call on 12, he relates, “I was a loner and didn’t have Several lawmakers from the Jewish Home party high self-esteem. Every day, I knew I was everyone who is still on the mountain – let the were at the outpost in a show of solidarity with police do their job,” he said in the statement, different from other kids, those who could the Amona residents. participate in any sport. But I now see and adding that he also calls on Knesset members understand that G-d made me complete—my “From this legal defeat we will establish a new and public leaders to avoid statements that 100 percent is just distributed in a different legal regime in Judea and Samaria that will could “exacerbate the situation.” way.” regulate the entirety of settlements, and from the painful loss of this foothold in this mountain Threats of clashes hung heavily over the “My goal,” he says, “is to raise awareness and will emerge the State of Israel’s application of evacuation as supporters of Amona set up shatter stereotypes society places on those sovereignty over all of Judea and Samaria,” said makeshift roadblocks and other defenses with disabilities. I want others not to see the the education minister in the Knesset plenum. intended to keep the army from advancing on ‘dis’ in disability, but the ability. Everyone the outpost, which was the scene of a violent has challenges. Mine are physical. Though Bennett maintained the government “turned melee during a 2006 partial evacuation. I use a wheelchair, I now know never to set over every stone” to salvage the outpost, limits. Take what you love and use it to bring lamenting that “unfortunately, the struggle Police were talking to the outpost residents in positivity into this world. This is my purpose.” for Amona was unsuccessful.” The residents of an effort to avoid a violent confrontation. Amona are “heroes” and “pioneers,” he said. Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi David Lau also called on “We lost the battle, but we are winning the war Amona residents and those who have joined

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Outshining darkness in Montana By Rabbi Chaim Bruk

am not an expert on Nazism. I So when neo-Nazis reared their banner of hate in Montana, the state I lovingly call them to refrain from violence against security home, I was hurt. I was hurt because I know forces. the citizens of Montana and they are not haters. They are genuine, freedom-loving, “Evacuating a settlement and those living believers in humanity and its diversity. I there arouses pain and sadness but we have an was hurt because I know two of the families new to America or Montana. Every few years, obligation to respect the law and not to use any targeted by the haters and they are the small groups of haters pop up, they seek violence towards anyone,” he said. kindest people one could befriend. I was attention and with the help of the agencies hurt because I’ve been visiting Whitefish and that exist to protect us, they are counteracted. “Everyone should act in accordance to Jewish its Jewish community since 2004, and they What has never been done is weakening the law.” are awesome. I was hurt because 70 years darkness itself. There is nothing darkness ago, my grandfather lost his parents and six resists more than light, there is nothing On Tuesday residents were given eviction that haters hate more than love and there’s notices, warning them to be out of their homes siblings to hate that sounded too similar to the words being uttered in 2017. nothing more irritating to anti-Semites than within 48 hours. The order allowed residents a more observant, more educated, more to fle a new appeal to the IDF for a further inspired Jewish community. So bringing 48-hour extension. However, police began the Yet I asked myself again and again how I, a Jewish rabbi, should respond. Moses, the Torah, into every Jewish home in evacuations a day later Montana is certain to send shock-waves of After over a decade of delays and legal The police department of Whitefish led spirituality through the universe. wrangling, the High Court ruled in December by Chief Bill Dial are working closely with 2014 that Amona, which lies east of Ramallah, the FBI and ensuring the safety of all its Although there are undoubtedly homes that was built on private Palestinian land and must residents. Governor Steve Bullock, Attorney already have the Torah and many other Jewish be demolished. Nine homes in the adjacent Ofra General Tim Fox, Senators Jon Tester and books, it’s not only about the physical book. settlement were also due to be demolished. Steve Daines and Congressman Ryan Zinke, It’s about the message of love that Montanan our entire state leadership, joined together Jewry is receiving from their brothers and The eviction came ahead of the fnal February 8 and signed a letter to support to the Jewish sisters around the world in support of their deadline to demolish the outpost. community. Southern Poverty Law Center Jewish experience. If 100 more hours of Torah and the Anti-Defamation League are doing will be studied in Big Sky Country in response Ahead of the evacuation, Deputy Foreign to the campaign of hate, then that is 100 Minister Tzipi Hotovely said the bill to legalize their part combating the hatred in the legal arena. It dawned upon me that everyone is hours of light that infinitely diminishes the West Bank outposts “will prevent disgraceful darkness, forever. events like this in the future.” responding in the field of their expertise, so, as a rabbi, I should respond spiritually. “The Amona evacuation is a diffcult moment While the bumper sticker shouts loudly “An because the term ‘the rule of law’ today becomes With the inspiration of Shmuel Herzfeld, eye for an eye leaves the whole world blind,” an empty phrase,” she says in a statement. rabbi of the National Synagogue, I decided to societies often make the dreadful mistake of launch the Montana Chumash Project, raising vulgarly responding to vulgarity, hatefully “I call on the settlers who fought valiantly for the funds to send every Montanan Jewish responding to hatred and darkly responding the outpost bill to continue to be pioneers for family the “Five Books of Moses.” to darkness. It is counterproductive. A most the Land of Israel,” she added. powerful way to respond to negativity of How does that counter Nazism? How does any kind is with an overwhelming force of that diminish hatred? positivity. This truly brightens our world.

In my opinion, it’s an important component of the overall response.

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Vivre avec la paracha Pourquoi D.ieu n’a pas de laisser le gros du travail aux autres. « Évidemment que je remplirai mon rôle. J’entends délégué bien participer à l’effort commun. Toutefois, il est Fallait-il qu'Il fasse tout Lui- clair que sauver le monde doit être une action même? collective. Je me satisfais parfaitement de ma Par Elisha Greenbaum petite part de gloire. Personne ne m’en voudra si j’attends d’être rejoint par d’autres avant de faire e me souviens des Séders de mon enfance. un pas en avant. » Des tables sur tréteaux et des chaises Jpliantes serpentant le long des murs leur, Mais ce n’est pas la leçon que nous apprenons les miettes de matsa constellant les tapis, des de D.ieu. Il a tout fait Lui-même sans attendre odeurs merveilleuses qui s’échappaient de la que des anges ou d’autres protagonistes jouent cuisine et, nous autres, une bande de gamins leur rôle. Quand vous voyez quelqu’un qui attend renversant du jus de raisin sous l’effet de d’être sauvé, ne restez pas en arrière avec la l’excitation. foule des spectateurs. Joignez-vous aux efforts de secours. Les personnes en danger n’ont pas La famille grandissant, le lieu et le menu ont le temps d’attendre que vous ayez terminé changé, des sous-groupes restaient dans leurs d’ergoter sur la chaîne de commandement ; elles belles-familles un des deux soirs et, chaque attendent que vous les sauviez. année, il y avait quelques cousins venus de Je ferai tout Moi-même. l’autre bout du pays ou de l’étranger. Cependant, Si nous voyons un problème, il nous revient de malgré tous les changements, il y avait une Mon Zeidé chantait le refrain à sa manière lui apporter une solution. Si nous apprenons que constante : en tête de table, l’objet de toute inimitable, insistant sur le point et le contrepoint quelqu’un subit un tort, nous devons nous battre notre attention et resplendissant dans son long du texte. Toute la famille reprenait en chœur ce pour lui. Sa cause est notre cause, ses besoins kitel blanc, était assis mon grand-père, « Zeidé ». passage qui a toujours été l’un de mes moments sont notre responsabilité. Nous n’attendons préférés du Seder. pas que d’autres nous relayent. Nous acceptons J’entends encore dans mon esprit sa voix avec reconnaissance notre mission de sauver le mélodieuse chanter les airs de mon enfance Cette semaine, j’ai découvert un enseignement monde et de forger l’avenir. C’était Zeidé qui dirigeait le Seder chaque année du Rabbi sur ces mots. Le Rabbi s’interrogeait et toute la famille chantait avec lui sur les airs sur la raison pour laquelle D.ieu a tant insisté familiers. Il marquait toujours une pause aux sur le fait de tout faire Lui-même. Pourquoi n’a- mêmes endroits de la liturgie pour intercaler t-Il pas laissé quelque chose à faire aux anges de profonds commentaires du texte et répétait ? Il n’y a rien de mal à déléguer, alors pourquoi des précieux enseignements de son père. fallait-il absolument relever que D.ieu a agi seul Encore maintenant, des années après sa mort, ? et après quelques 15 ans à participer à d’autres Séders, j’entends encore dans mon esprit sa voix Dans un commentaire qui résume assez bien la Classes mélodieuse chanter les airs de mon enfance. philosophie de vie de mon Zeidé et décrit son constant souci des autres, le Rabbi a expliqué Thursdays at 12.00 in the Haime Library Il y en avait un que j’ai toujours apprécié pour que D.ieu nous enseigne ici ce qu’il faut faire Classes alternate between the following teachers: sa simplicité et l’émotion qu’il dégageait. La face à des personnes en détresse. Dr. Hanna Barouk Haggadah cite un verset de l’Exodus1 et le Rabbi Amar commente : De temps en temps nous croisons des gens qui Rabbi Frankforter ont besoin de notre aide et il est de notre devoir Rabbi Gansburg Je parcourrai le pays d’Égypte et Je frapperai de répondre à leur appel. Cela peut parfois être FOR WOMEN ONLY tout premier-né et Je ferai justice de toutes les pénible, voire éprouvant, mais nous devons être divinités de l’Égypte, moi, D.ieu. prêts à sacrifer notre confort pour sauver un autre Juif, à « descendre en Égypte », à quitter Les sages relèvent l’emploi répété de la première notre position de confort et de facilité pour personne par D.ieu et expliquent que D.ieu était s’engager dans un bourbier parsemé d’embûches en train de promettre qu’Il ferait tout cela Lui- et de dangers. Aucun sacrifce n’est trop grand. même : Il a tout fait Lui-même sans attendre que des Je les sauverai et n’enverrai pas un ange. Ce sera anges jouent un rôle Moi, et non un séraphin. Moi, et non un messager. Il serait tellement facile de se détendre et 28 Latin Link Reflexion Semanal

Parasha de la Semana La Cabalá de la oscuridad período prolongado de tiempo puede olvidar por De acuerdo a uno de los comentarios, ambas Por Lazer Gurkow completo la virtud de la Divinidad. razones son ciertas. Durante los tres primeros días de la plaga, los judíos enterraron a sus muertos a novena de las 10 plagas que visitó a Egipto Ceguera e inmovilidad: y durante los últimos tres días exploraron los fue la plaga de la Oscuridad: "Ninguna La oscuridad física afectó a los egipcios de dos hogares egipcios. Lpersona podía ver a su hermano, ni nadie formas. La primera era que "ninguna persona podía pararse de su lugar, por tres días; pero los podía ver a su hermano" y la segunda era que En un nivel metafórico estas dos actividades hijos de Israel, tenían luz en todas sus moradas" "ninguna persona podía elevarse de su lugar".El constituyen actividades antídotos para las dos (Éxodo 10:23) Midrash enseña que esta plaga duró seis días. Los formas de oscuridad descritas arriba. primeros tres días los egipcios no podían verse La plaga física de la oscuridad tiene su raíz en 1) El antídoto para la oscuridad que oculta la uno al otro pero podían levantarse y moverse. la oscuridad espiritual, que puede ser defnida luz es quitar esa "cortina" que oculta y tirarse a Durante los últimos tres días la oscuridad se como ausencia de la presencia revelada de Di-s. la piscina de luz. Durante los primeros tres días, intensifcó tanto hasta el punto que paralizó hasta Al discutir el origen espiritual de esta plaga, el mientras los egipcios languidecían por la luz los el movimiento más simple. No podían levantarse Midrash cita dos opiniones: Rabí Nejemia enseñó judíos saltaron en ella. Los judíos distinguieron de sus lugares. que la oscuridad se origina en las regiones del claramente la oscuridad de la luz y a los malvados Guehinom (purgatorio), Rabi Iehudá enseñó que Estos dos períodos de tres días en la Plaga de los justos. Entendieron por qué sus hermanos se origina en las esferas celestiales. de la Oscuridad pueden ser vistos como murieron y rápidamente los enterraron para correspondientes de los dos tipos de oscuridades remover todo resto de maldad de entre ellos. Los Maestros Jasídicos explicaron la diferencia que discutimos antes. Durante el primer período entre estas dos formas de oscuridad: 2) El antídoto para la oscuridad que está contenta de tres días, los egipcios experimentaron la de su oscuridad es mirar dentro de la misma e oscuridad espiritual clásica en la que uno se 1) La oscuridad clásica, asociada con el Guehinom, identifcar su raíz divina; reconocer que el hecho siente privado de luz y languidece por ella. actúa como una cortina. Cuando una cortina tapa de que el hombre esté contento sin luz es un Durante este tiempo no podían ver a su hermano. una ventana, obstruye el paso de los rayos de sol y refejo del hecho que su creador trasciende toda En este sentido, su hermano es una metáfora de deja a la habitación a oscuras. Esta es la oscuridad luz. Durante los últimos tres días, mientras los la luz de Di-s. Querían ver su luz, pero la oscuridad del Gehinom, en donde la presencia de Di-s está egipcios permanecieron atrapados en su "lugar" los prevenía de hacerlo. Durante el segundo totalmente oculta. de oscuridad contenta, los judíos miraron en los período de tres días la oscuridad era en la forma lugares oscuros ocultos y descubrieron tesoros 2) La oscuridad celestial es primordial; antecede celestial. Crecía su alegría con la oscuridad: ya no de "oro" y "plata". En el lenguaje de la Kabalá, el toda luz. La esencia de Di-s va más allá que languidecían por su "hermano", sino más bien no oro y la plata representan amor a Di-s. Los judíos cualquier revelación. Cuando él decide revelarse, podían levantarse de su lugar. "Su lugar" es una miraron dentro de la oscuridad y descubrieron su irradia hacia afuera para que su luz se vuelva metáfora de su contento con la luz; no podían amor por las raíces Divinas ocultas. visible, pero más allá de la luz, todavía hay levantarse de esta alegría para apreciar el valor oscuridad. La oscuridad es el dominio de su de la luz de Di-s. esencia y la esencia no requiere luz. No le falta luminiscencia, sino que la trasciende. Los dos Antídotos: Clases y Eventos ¿Qué hacían los Hijos de Israel mientras los En otras palabras, la oscuridad clásica oculta la Porcion Semenal egipcios languidecían en la oscuridad? Rabbi Shea Rubinstein luz de Di-s, mientras que la oscuridad celestial Lunes 8:45 pm - 9:45 pm revela la esencia de Di-s, trascendiendo toda luz. 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Derech Mitzvosecha 6:20 - 6:50 am Daf Yomi 9:00 am In Depth Chumash 1:30 pm PHL 101 PHL-301 PHL-501 Rabbi Z. Lipskar TXT 220 Rabbi Dov Schochet TXT-110 Rabbi Dov Schochet Daf Yomi 7:45 - 8:45 am Tanya - Sichos 8:00 - 10:00 pm Insights to our Daily Prayers TXT-220 Rabbi Dov Schochet PHL-322 Rabbi Shlomo Haltzband (Spanish) 8:45 - 9:45 pm PHL-120 Rabbi S. Rubinstien Chok L’Yisrael - Sephardic 8:45 am Reb Shimshon Tzubeli Women’s Study Group 8:30 - 10:00 pm TXT-110 Rebbetzin Chani Lipskar Chassisdic Discourses 10:15 - 11:00 am At the home of: Mrs. Johana Abraham PHL-322 PHL-510 Rabbi S. Rubinstien 9555 West Broadview Drive Community Kollel (Men) 8:00 - 9:30 pm Bay Harbor Islands (Monday & Thursday) LAW-154 Shul Rabbis & Kolel

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Women’s Morning Torah Class Parsha (Men & Women) Senior Torah Academy 12:00 - 1:00 pm 11:15 am - 12:00 pm Pirkei Avot ETH-101 Rabbi Dov Schochet 10:00 - 11:30 am TXT-110 Rebbetzin Chani Lipskar TXT-501 Rabbi S. Rubinstien Women’s Tanya Class Senior Torah Academy (Men & Women) (Spanish) 2:00 - 2:30 pm In Depth Tanya Class (Men & Women) 12:00 - 1:00 pm PHL-120 Mrs. Vivian Perez 11:30 - 12:30 pm TXT-120 Rabbi Dov Schochet 198 Park Drive, Bal Harbour Village PHL-320 PHL-501 Rabbi Sholom Lipskar (Main Sanctuary) Book of Judges - Years 2780 -2835 Women’s Torah Portion Class Tanya Class - English 1:00 - 2:00 pm French Class (Spanish) 2:30 - 3:45 pm PHL-120 Mrs. Vivian Perez 12:00 pm Haime Library 198 Park Drive, Bal Harbour Village TXT-110 Mrs. Vivian Perez Women’s Tanya Class (Spanish) 198 Park Drive, Bal Harbour Village Spanish Kolel - Chassidus 11:00 am - 1:00 pm 8:00 - 10:00 pm PHL-320 Mrs. Vivian Perez PHL-301 Rabbi Shlomo Haltzband Chabad of Aventura, 21001 Biscayne Blvd

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