Young Israel of Deerfield Beach Newsletter The Fran & Simon Laufer Building 202 Century Boulevard, Deerfield Beach, FL 33442

Rabbi Yisroel Edelman: Tel: (o) 954-571-3904 (h) 954-725-1494 Rabbi Dr. Martin Schloss, President: Cell: 646-644-2657

Tel: 954-571-3904 Office Hours: 8:30 A.M. – 12:30 P.M. Email: [email protected]

Fast of Tammuz June 25, 2021 בלק PARSHAS Balak Sunday July 27th - Stone Chumash: Pg. 856 15 Tammuz 5781 Haftorah - Stone Chumash Pg. 1189

From The Rabbi’s Desk Rabbi Yisroel Edelman

In this week’s Parsha we find one of the most unusual and comical incidents – a talking donkey! The gentile prophet Bilam is hired by King Balak of Moav to curse Bnai Yisrael. Bilam travels on his donkey to Moav and on the way the donkey smashes Bilam’s foot as a sign of his folly. But why the foot and not any other body part? Perhaps the reason is based on the teaching of Falsehood has no feet” which means that lies“שקר אין לה רגלים - cannot stand up for long because truth will ultimately prevail. Bilam personified falsehood. His arrogant attitude, lust for money and honor blinded him into thinking he could even fool Hashem. But it was all שקר- - based on falsehood and falsehood cannot stand. This is illustrated with the letters of the word “falsehood” whose letters cannot stand on their own, because they are grounded by only one point and whose letters are firmly groundedאמת – ”quickly topple over. This is in stark contrast to the word for “truth by two points! In the end Bilam was the conduit to pronounce eternal blessings upon Bnai Yisrael. May we always stand firmly with truth and be the recipients of Hashem’s bountiful blessings.

Fast of Tammuz Sunday July 27th

Fast Begins 5:10 AM Shacharis 8:00 AM Freilick Sanctuary

Early Mincha 2:00 PM Freilick Sanctuary Late Mincha 7:50 PM Freilick Sanctuary Maariv 8:35 PM Freilick Sanctuary Fast Ends 8:57 PM Freilick Sanctuary

1 Update in YIDB Policies Regarding COVID

As, Boruch Hashem, more and more of our members and the public continue to be vaccinated, we have been able to relax additional COVID-19 preventative measures at YIDB. Fully vaccinated people are defined as being at least two weeks after receiving the final vaccine dose required. Fully vaccinated immunocompromised members should consult their physicians to make certain they can participate in the currently approved activities.

Our guidelines are: Attendees who are fully vaccinated, whether members or guests, no longer need to wear masks in the Shul. However, guests must have vaccination cards and photo IDs with them to be seated in the main section of the Shul. 1. Fully vaccinated Rabbonim and/or lay speakers will be giving shiurim without masks at reasonable distances from their audience. 2. Balei Tefila and Balei Korei no longer are required to be masked. However, if someone receives an Aliyah and wants the Bal Korei to wear a mask during that Aliyah, they will accommodate. 3. Aliyahs will continue to be given only to those fully vaccinated. 4. Those men not vaccinated, whether members or guests, will continue to be required to sit in rear, small social hall section. A similar separate section is made available for non-vaccinated women attendees. In both cases, such attendees must be fully masked. 5. All guests who are not vaccinated, must pre-register for attendance. The guests must contact Steven Schoenfeld directly, by e-mail at [email protected] or by phone at (917) 741-0299, no later than 48 hours prior to date of attendance. 6. Children under the age of 10 are not permitted in Shul at this time. We thank you, as always, for your continued support and cooperation. We look forward to implementing additional steps toward normalcy as they are deemed prudent for our congregation.

The Davening Steering Committee

INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK (ICN)

Looking for volunteers

to reach out to members of our community

PLEASE CONTACT BUNNY SAIBEL email [email protected] or phone (954) 725-8207

2 בלק PARSHAS Balak Davening Schedule & Classes

SHABBOS SCHEDULE Mincha 6:40 PM (Plag is 6:50 PM) Candle Lighting 7:06 PM Next Week: 7:06 PM Sfard 8:30 AM The Leiter Social Hall Shacharis 8:45 AM Freilick Sanctuary Latest Shema 9:56 AM

Daf Yomi 6:00 PM R’Mordechai Berkowitz ע'ה ,Morty Sklarin 2021 Joel Saibel Pirkei Avos Shiur 7:00 PM Rabbi Yisroel Edelman Chapter 6 Mincha 8:00 PM Freilick Sanctuary - D’var Torah - R’Mordechai Berkowitz Women’s Tehillim 8:00 PM Library Maariv/Shabbos Ends 8:56 PM Freilick Sanctuary No Seudah Shlishis at YIDB DAILY SCHEDULE Shacharis 8:00 AM Freilick Sanctuary Mincha 6:40 PM Freilick Sanctuary

Daily Minyanim are available on conference call 701-802-5216 enter the Access Code 5467540 press #

FEIN TORAH CENTER CLASSES

Daf Yomi Program ה’ע ,Morty Sklarin Sunday - Friday at 9:00 AM - in person at the shul and for conference call, please dial 701-802-5216 and then enter the Access Code 5467540 and then press #. For Zoom please enter Meeting ID: 965 1591 1223 and Passcode: yidbtorah

R'Mordechai Berkowitz’s Classes Chumash & Meforshim Mon - Thurs 45 minutes before Mincha (5:55 PM) via zoom - In person in The Library Tanya Tues & Thurs at 10:30 AM via zoom. Please dial 682-223-1894. enter the Access Code 613 and then press “enter” If you require further assistance, please contact R'Berkowitz at 718-877-9167

Rabbi Yisroel Edelman’s Classes PLEASE NOTE both classes are in person, on Zoom & conference call Women’s Class Tues at 11:00 AM Women’s & Men’s Chumash Class Wed at 11:00 AM Zoom Info https://zoom.us/j/96515911223?pwd=djRER2lMTEE3YVZUb3NSMmpuMWxXQT09 Meeting ID: 965 1591 1223 Passcode: yidbtorah OR call conference call number 701-802-5216 and then enter the Access Code 5467540 and then press #

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To sponsor a tikun, please contact shul office.

YIDB’S SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM Become a sponsor for any occasion for an Aliyah and/or a Shiur. $36 per event or sponsor 2 events in the same week for $50. Please contact either Steven Schoenfeld [email protected] or Marty Schloss [email protected]

Thank you to this week’s sponsors: Rabbi Yisroel Edelman’s Aliyahs Tues & Wed Shiurim

Ronnie & Eli Schlossberg on the Yahrzeit of her mother, Rechel bas Moshe Yosef, A’H; Naomi & Robert Spilky on the Yahrzeit of his father, Abraham Chaim ben R’Yaakov, A’H.

Malka & Allan Treuhaft on the Yahrzeit of his mother, Miriam bas Reb Avrahom Alter, A’H; Violet Aronoff on the Yahrzeit of her mother-in-

law, Chaya Tziril bas Avrom Tuviah, A’H; Rita & Arnold Aronowitz on the Yahrzeit of his father, Yaakov ben Menashe, A’H; Linda & Juan Sinnreich on the Yahrzeit of his father, Sulem ben Avrohom Yitzchok, A’H; Sheila & Sidney Stern Thank you for sponsoring our Daf Yomi: on the Yahrzeit of his father, Yisroel Zev ben

Avrohom, A’H. Malka & Allan Treuhaft on the Yahrzeit of his mother, Miriam bas Reb Avrahom Alter, A’H.

Acknowledgements REFUAH SHLEIMA TO:

Happy & Jerry Botwinick on the engagement of their Eva Horowitz Regents Park (954) 481-5934) grandson, Ephraim Botwinick to Samantha Cooper; Norman Mintz Zelda & Bryan Stern on the engagement of their Pesach David ben Shaindel Mina grandson, Jordan Teigman to Carlie Ratzker. Chanoch Balis ben Shaindel Mina Rivka Shaindel bas Ethel Ina Ciocca Ila Shafner Yosef BenTzion ben Malka Frahdil

Only family members and/or the Rabbi can add or remove names from the Refuah Shleima list.

4 Misc IDF needs your help

 Knit a hat  Give a donation (any amount) towards the purchase of yarn

For instructions & yarn, A donation of Dudu Fisher CD’s was made in please contact Naomi Redisch. respectful remembrance of Sydney & Hannah Karg, A’H. (954) 234-1247 Available on the table outside shul entrance.

NO MATTER WHERE YOU SHOP HELP SUPPORT YIDB!

Grove Dollars Equals YIDB Dollars! Aroma Gift Certificates Equals YIDB Dollars WinnDixie Gift Certificates Equals YIDB Dollars

To purchase any of the above Gift Certificates, please call Sharon in the Shul office

BIKUR CHOLIM CONTACT LIST HOSPITAL SHABBOS ROOM INFO This is to let you know that our Bikur Cholim program is ready to assist you in various ways. Please contact the following: Shabbos Room in Broward North Hospital is on For Visitation (Visiting people confined to their homes or the 3rd Floor near the Vitas Nurses Station. The medical facilities.) Phone: Rebetzin Gutel Edelman code for the door is “2,3,4.” For more information (954) 725-1494 or Caroline Schloss at (347) 277-1916 or to reserve the Shabbos Room, please contact For Transportation (For medical needs only when unable Rebetzin Gutel Edelman (954) 725-1494 or to transport themselves.) Phone: Anita Rapp (917) 860-1296 Caroline Schloss at (347) 277-1916 For Food Acquisition (For people who are unable to Shabbos Room in Boca Regional, please call prepare meals for themselves.) Phone: Ruth Berger at (561) 955-7100 and ask to speak (516) 642-1631 or Dottie Gross at (954) 290-3400 to the Patient Advocate.

RHODA & JACK NEUSTADTER CHEVRA KADISHA If you should unfortunately suffer a loss, please call: Harriet and Howard Drandoff (917) 754-3751 Donations to the Chevra Kadisha are greatly appreciated.

Do you need Shabbos Roz Zelig has a Paraffin Lamp Oil? Shabbos Scooter Please contact Ruth Rackman at (754) 212-4192. for sale Please also ask Ruth Please call about all occasion and condolence cards. (917) 862-4758 5

LOOKING TO form

A SUPPORT GROUP FOR

The YIDB LOVED ONES who are CAREGIVERS!

mutual support and help • Reduce caregiver stress • Share and listen to caregiving experiences

This group is sponsored by YIDB and will meet on Sundays (time will be announced) in the shul Library

If interested, please call Karen Zimmerman, MSW (732) 678-8593

GOOD NEWS!

The Succos Program Committee is planning to hold an in-house, YIDB Succos Program starting September 20, 2021. We have contacted Eli Jacobovitz from Orchids Garden and he has agreed to provide the catering for the program. Please keep this in mind when scheduling your Succos plans. Please Welcome Our New Members More information concerning the program will be provided in the near future. Susan Schein & Moshe Golik

The Succos Program Committee Nina & Richard Graber and Eli Okun

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YIDB Member(s) Graduates’ Name & School Relationship

Carole (Nussbaum) & Morty Appleton Isaac Aronoff, University, *** Grandson

Gail & Abe Barnett Rivka Barnett, Stern College Granddaughter

Shirley & Robert Bersson Kayla Paul, HALB Elementary School Granddaughter

Beth & Ruby Blumenthal Kevin Ehrahimoff, Pratt Institute Grandson Avi Roth Feld, Fordham Law School Grandson

Tami & Nathan Braun Devorah (Rhyan) Rackman, Katz Hillel Day Granddaughter School

Renee & Marty Brown Eliana Broide, Katz Yeshiva High School Granddaughter Eytan Broide, Katz Hillel Day School, Grandson Kindergarden Chaim Koesterich, Orot Banim, Bet Shemesh, Grandson Israel Talia Sweet, Arie Crown Hebrew Day School, Granddaughter Nursery

Linda & Richard Drucker Eliana Douek, Ben Parat Yosef Granddaughter

Hedda & David Englander Perel Englander, Bais Yaakov H.S. of N. Miami Granddaughter Beach Yaakov Lobel, Tiferes Naftoli H.S. ** Grandson

Barbara & Joe Fischer Nava Sturm, Yeshiva Univ. Central H.S. Granddaughter Ayelet Fischer, Mayanot Granddaughter Ezra Sturm, SAR Grandson

Linda & Steven Frohlich Ahron Frohlich, Yeshiva Ktana of Passaic Grandson

Judith & Bernard Gelb Brian Chernigoff, Yeshiva University Grandson

Abe Glickman Ayelet Glickman, SUNY Downstate Medical Ctr. Granddaughter

Judie & Michael Goldenberg Nechama Goldenberg, Bruriah High School Granddaughter

Bette & Naftoli Goldstein Teva Goldstein, Albert Einstein Medical School Granddaughter Ailey Goldstein, Yeshiva University Grandson Nate Goldstein, Yeshiva University Grandson

Alan Graubard Jesse Plung, University of Chicago Grandson Isabel Kleiner, Seaborne H.S. Granddaughter

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YOUNG ISRAEL OF DEERFIELD BEACH IS PROUD OF THESE 2021 GRADUATES Mazel Tov!

Judy & Jimmy Hassan Casey Ostrow, HANC Middle School Granddaughter Batsheva Good, Touro Global BA Granddaughter Esti Klotz, Bais Yaacov H.S., Toronto Granddaughter

Debbie & Moshe Jacobs Yigal Weber, Bar Ilan University Grandson Shira Markowitz, Concordia College Granddaughter Leba Markowitz, Roberts Wesleyan College Granddaughter Basya Markowitz, Yeshiva of Brooklyn, H.S. Granddaughter Daniel Jacobs, Torah Academy of Bergen County Grandson

Frieda & Yossie Kahan Alexander Kahan, YU High School, LA Grandson

Jackie Kaminetsky Malka Sigal, Yeshiva University Granddaughter Dr. Josh Kaminetsky, Einstein College of Medicine Grandson

Sandy & Irving Katz Avery Katz, Rutgers University B.A. Grandson Evie Katz, Kushner Hebrew Academy, 8th Grade Granddaughter Binyamin Schwartz, Yeshiva Chaim Berlin H.S. Grandson

Mindy Klausner Leorah Burack, Mayanot Great- Granddaughter Talya Burack, Yeshiva of North Jersey Great- Granddaughter Daniella Burack, Yavneh Great-Granddaughter

Joyce & Sidney Klein Yisrael Tuchman, Nursery Queens Grandson Liav Jacobs, Gan Koala, Israel Grandson Jennie Klein, Bar Elan Univ. Israel, Computer Granddaughter Science Sabrina Kudowits Greenfield, Rutgers Sch. of Granddaughter Nursing Lily Kudowitz, Moriah, 8th Grade Granddaughter Ava Karz, Moriah, 8th Grade Granddaughter

Marilyn & David Koplon Jacob Nussbaum, Frisch High School Grandson Shlomo Geller, PhD, Ariel University Grandson

Kathy & Aaron, Kupfer Gavriel Kupfer, Mesifta Toras Emes Grandson A.H

Marlene & Saul Landa Atara Landa, Rosenbaum Yeshiva of NJ Granddaughter

Barbara Lichstein Yisroel Schatz, Georgia Tech Grandson Yehoshua Lichstein, Ohr Reuven Yeshiva Grandson Yosef Schatz, Yeshiva University Grandson

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YOUNG ISRAEL OF DEERFIELD BEACH IS PROUD OF THESE 2021 GRADUATES Mazel Tov!

Florence & Steve Littwin Amalia Littwin, Kofloff Torah Academy Granddaughter Kobi Littwin, Cherry Hill West Jr. H.S. Grandson Rafi Littwin, Cherry Hill West Jr. H.S. Grandson Ezra Epstein, Yeshiva of North Jersey Jr. H.S. Grandson Chaya Perel Littwin, Yeshiva of North Jersey Jr. Granddaughter H.S. Raizel Littwin, Maayot H.S. Granddaughter

Phyllis & Shia Lome Zelig Schwartz, GW Univ. Law School Grandson

Phyllis & Shelly Meiner Yedidya Moskowitz, Johns Hopkins Grandson

Gloria & Eugene Metz Nediva Metz, AMIT Noga H.S. Bet Shemesh, Granddaughter Israel

Armand Nossen Amanda Nossen, Wisconsin University Granddaughter Rachel Nossen, Bellmore-Merrick JFK High Granddaughter School Lily Ann Nossen, Princess Anne High School Granddaughter

Rena & Eli Okun Daniella Kay, Tag High School Granddaughter

Bea & Herman Pollock Batsheva Pollock –Masores H.S. School – ** Granddaughter Sarah Fried, Seminary in Israel Granddaughter Sarah Pollock, Univ. of Maryland, Sch. of Nursing Granddaughter Chanah Pollock, Bar Ilan University Granddaughter Aharon Pollock, Yeshiva High School Grandson

Ruth & Bennett Rackman Devorah (Rhyan) Rackman, Katz Hillel Day Granddaughter School

Roselee Redelheim Kayla Paul, HALB Elementary School Granddaughter Sophia Paul, The Shefa School Granddaughter Pearl Rosenfeld Chloe Rosenfeld, University of Pennsylvania Granddaughter

Ruth & Ed Sacher Tehila Sacher, McGill University, MA Granddaughter Anael Sacher, Hebrew University, BA Granddaughter Tifara Sacher, Ulpanit ORT Tiberias Granddaughter Elisheva Zemel, Mayanot, Teaneck, NJ Granddaughter Eden Zemel, Tel Aviv University MBA Granddaughter

Elaine & Stanley Scheidlinger Sara Scheidlinger-Katz, Queens College, MA in Granddaughter Nutrition & Exercise Sciences

Caroline & Rabbi Schloss Yehuda Schloss, Yeshiva & Mesivta Torah Vodaas Grandson Dr. Martin H.S. Page | 10 *Magna Cum Laude **Valedictorian *** Deans List

YOUNG ISRAEL OF DEERFIELD BEACH IS PROUD OF THESE 2021 GRADUATES Mazel Tov!

Ronnie & Eli Schlossberg Avi Schlossberg, DRS High School Grandson Tzvi Walfish, Yesodei Yeshurun High School Grandson

Esther Schlusselberg Jared Stern, Frisch High School Grandson Andrew Stern, Frisch High School Grandson

Nili & Danny Sklar Yitzchak Kwalwasser, Yeshivat Moriya, Ramat Grandson` Bet Shemesh Shmuel Kwalwasser, Yeshivat Moriya, Ramat Bet Grandson Shemesh Apira Sklar, Ma’ayanot High School Granddaughter

Shoshana & Soffer Liora Bindiger, Shulamit School Great- Abraham Granddaughter

Chaya & Heshey Spitzer Noah Benjamin Spitzer, Northeastern Univ. – Grandson Bachelor of Science & Masters Degree in Engineering

Thelma & Abe Stern Atara Abraham, Ulpanat Ahavat Israel Granddaughter Leora Hikind, Frisch H.S. New Jersey Granddaughter

Miriam Storch Adam Storch, University of Wisconsin – Madison Grandson

Reba Tuch Emma Nahari, SAR High School Granddaughter

Gloria & Sy Weiss Amanda Nossen, University of Wisconsin Granddaughter Rachel Nossen, JFK High School, Merrick, NY Granddaughter Dori Weiss, Hewlett High School Granddaughter

Sandra & Leslie Wiesel Miriam Reichman, Brandeis University Granddaughter Tamar Landau, Ariel University with a BSC * Granddaughter Ayelet Chen Shmerling Pasko, Bar Ilan Granddaughter Michal Shmerling, Ulpana Ofra High School Granddaughter

Harriet & Charles Ziontz Ari & Benjamin Scherzer, Binghamton Univ., Grandsons M.A. in Acct & CPA.

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Young Israel of Deerfield Beach

OUR CHILDREN IN THE IDF

Below is our current list of IDF soldiers. We would like to keep the list as accurate as possible. Please call the shul office 954-571-3904 or email [email protected] with your additions and/or de- letions. We pray to Hashem to watch over these brave souls and keep them safe!

YIDB Members Please keep these Soldiers in mind: Dina & Nathan Allweiss Miriam Tziporah Allweiss, granddaughter Barbara & Moishe Apelbaum Yechezkel Apelbaum, grandson Sherry Applbaum Elad Applbaum, Uri Applbaum, grandsons Joyce Barron & Charlie Blum Uriel Barron, grandson & R’ Marvin Bash Elan Bash, Jonah Bash, Natan Bash and Liana Katz grandchildren Rachel & Nathan Bednarsh Akiva Ben-Ari Phyllis & Edward Berkowitz Eliyahu Yosef, grandson Carol & Lloyd Berrin Avraham Shachar Berrin, Helaina Zahn, grandson & granddaughter Edith (A’H) & Joseph Bistritz Shmuel Kalman Mirsky Peshie & Morty Bluth Yaakov Bluth, Sefi Bluth, grandsons Renee & Martin Brown Avigayil Broide, granddaughter Ina & Dick Ciocca Avishai David Liff, grandson Rhoda & Saul Cohen Drew Heller, grandson Pauline & Louis (A’H) Denkberg Aryeh Berger, grandson and Omer Yehudah Berger, great-grandson Ola & Milton Farkas Noa Chana Berdugo, Rivka Pesal Berdugo, & Binyamin Shalomo Berdugo, grandchildren Natalie & Carl (A’H) Friedman Ari Jonathan Friedman, grandson Tema & Jack (A’H) Furmansky Boaz Aaron Gidon grandson Toby & Norman (A’H) Gittler Yair Dovid ben Aryeh Tuvia Halevi Levenson, grandson Phyllis & Rabbi Mordecai (A’H) Goldzweig Tehilah Tiktinsky, granddaughter Ricki & Irv Goldsmith Yitzchak Meir HaEitan, Meir Goldsmith, grandsons Marilyn & Israel (A’H) Gombo Chanan Burstein, grandson Alan Graubard Arial Leff, Benjamin Migdal, great nephews Sarah Gross Chaim Gross, grandson Gladys & Jeff Hirschorn Benyamin Aryeh, Brittany and Jacob Amsel and Yonaton Oshin, grandchildren Elaine & Stanley Horowitz Yuval Knoller, grandson Debbie & Moshe Jacobs Hillel Jacobs, Noam Weber, grandsons Janet & Martin Katz Tzur Rosenberg, grandson Marilyn & David Koplon Ayelet Koplon Blank, granddaughter Aileen & David Klinger Ido and Omer Cohen, grandnephews Yudi & Eva Lefkowitz Elyashiv Zviel, and Eliezer Chwat, great nephews Veda& Rabbi Simcha (A’H) Lent Ephreim Yehoshua Lent , grandson Reggie & Gene Lerman Ruth Aaron, granddaughter Goldie & Howard Lober Benji Kaufman, grandson Sheila & Julian Lustig Elchanan Lustig, grandson Sheila Mark Jack Reiz, grandson Nizzie & Yakov (A’H) Morgulis Elazar Gedalia Morgulis, Peretz Morgulis, grandsons Sylvia & Sidney Mosenkis Ephraim Mosenkis, Etti Mosenkis, grandson and granddaughter Miriam & Max Pollak Shalom Steinbach, grandson and Shoshana Stienbach, granddaughter Celia Rapp Aron Novick, grandson Ellen Ritter Betzalel DiPoce, Noach Weiss grandsons Ruth & Edward Sacher Elyassaf Nachman Sacher, grandson Naomi & Manny (A’H) Saffern Aryeh Asher Saffern, grandson Jan & Shelly Schechter Atara Kops, Jason Kops granddaughter and grandson Shelley &Yossie Seif Esther Liba Seif and Chana Leah Seif, granddaughters Edith Selig Sheera Selig, granddaughter Roslyn & Gerald Snyder Yehuda Moshe Snyder and Binyomin Simcha Snyder, grandsons Sara Teicher Yitzchak Zvi Teicher Cecile & Abe Wechsler Gidon & Eytan Wechsler, grandsons Melodye (A’H) & Mordecai Weinstein Avi Kupinsky, Mordechai Kupinsky, Chaim Weinstein grandsons Esther Weinstock Michael Finkel, grandson Libby & Rabbi Aharon Ziegler Mordechai Ziegler, grandson Elinor & Bill Ziv Av Klien, grandson

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