MIKVEH ISRAEL RECORD 27 Adar II 5774 Shabbat Tazriangi/HaHodesh March 28-29, 2014

Shabbat Koran /Rosh Hodesh SHABBAT SERVICES PARASHAH In this week's Parashah, G-d told Moses to relate to the people that when a Candle Lighting Friday Night 7:02 PM woman gives birth to a boy, she is unclean 7 days and the boy is to be Friday Evening Services 7:00 PM circumcised on the 8th day. The mother remains in a state of impurity for 33 Shabbat Morning Service 9:00 A.M days. If she gives birth to a girl, she is unclean 14 days and remains in a state of Shabbat Afternoon Service 6:30 P.M. impurity for 66 days. Upon completing her period of purification, she is to Shabbat Ends: 8:02 P.M. bring a lamb for a burnt offering and a pigeon or a turtle dove for a sin offering,

BIRTHDAY WISHES: and the priest is to offer them as sacrifices to make expiation on her behalf. If she cannot afford a sheep, she is to take two turtle doves or two pigeons, one for a burnt offering and the other for a sin offering.

Mrs. Karina Wolfson G-d told Moses and Aaron that when a person had a swelling, rash, Dr. Georges Buzaglo discoloration, scaly affection, inflammation, or burn, it is to be reported to the Ms. Josephine Cohen priest, who is to examine it to determine whether the person is clean or Mrs. Gail Ehrlich Ms. Carol Dedov unclean. Unclean persons are to rend their clothes, leave their head bare, Mr. William Vessal Mr. Spencer Zahn cover over their upper lips, call out, "Unclean! Unclean!" and dwell outside the Mr. Mark Appel Mr. Mark Wolfson camp. Similarly, when a streaky green or red eruptive lesion occurs in wool, If we have missed your special date, please linen, or animal skin, it is to be shown to the priest, who is to examine to call the office. determine whether it is clean or unclean. If unclean, it is to be burned, but if

the lesion disappeared from the article upon washing, it has to be washed REFUAH SHELEMAH TO: again and then it is clean. Ms. Victoria Rosin Mr. Maurice Sady Maftir: G-d tells Moses before the Exodus that this month (Nisan) will be the Ms. Shirley Shchory Mrs. Sonia Schwartz head of the months. G-d also tells Moses to instruct the people to designate a Mervin Wilf, Esq. Mrs. Rhoda Franklin lamb for the Paschal Offering. They are to sacrifice this lamb and consume it, and Mrs. Sarah Fullstone, nee Leibo together with matzah and bitter herbs, on the eve of the fifteenth of Nissan Phone calls and cards to wish someone a with their loins girded, their shoes on, and a staff in hand; and they shall eat it Refuah Shelemah are appreciated. in haste. The blood of the lamb is to be smeared on the lintels and doorposts of their residences, and all inside those homes would be spared when G-d THANK YOU! descends to smite the Egyptian firstborn. G-d also instructs that for all future generations this day would signal the beginning of the seven-day holiday of , during which no leaven can be eaten or possessed. Parashat Tazriang has 67 verses Haftarah Tazriang has 22 verses To Mr. Israel Roizman for the beautiful floral Sefer HaHinukh: this Parashah contains 7 Mitzvot arrangements at the Hekhal. This week's Haftarah is from Ezekial and will be read by Garson. To Mr. Joel Respes and Ms. Arthea Williams who are sponsoring the Kiddush in honor of FROM THE the Bat Mitzvah of Evana Respes. Mr. Respes By Rabbi Albert Gabbai is Evana's grandfather; Ms. Williams is a dear family friend. The Parashah this week mentions Tsara'at (a kind of MAZAL TOB! mold, discoloration, etc.) that occurs either on humans, clothing, or walls of the house. Our sages tell To Evana Respes who is celebrating her us that this affliction is due to a spiritual decline. Bat Mitzvah on Sunday, March 30th. We are very happy to share this wonderful occasion We should not think of it on a physical level. The with her mother, Yael, and the Respes family. lesson we should draw from this is that very often we are afflicted with To Ms. Bonnie Freundlich who will be psychosomatic symptoms. In such cases, it would be proper to search deep presented with the Woman of Valor within our souls how we can remedy these manifestations. National Award at the Women's Seder of One of the best ways is to study Torah in order to recognize the best path to Village Grande Hadassah in Princeton, NJ on Mikveh Israel Record 1 April 2, 2014. Mazal Tob! follow.

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WEEKDAY SERVICES

Daily morning services: (M-F) 7:15 A.M. THE FIRST Sundays and Bank Holidays: 8:15 A.M Please check your schedule and fit into it one MIKVEH ISRAEL MEN’S CLUB EVENT morning a week, one week a month, twice a month, whatever you can, to attend morning THIS CENTURY minyan. Go online to our website and sign up. We need you! SUNSHINE PROGRAM (BIKUR HOLIM) We have formed a support program for the ill and/or infirm. If you are willing to provide any services for POKER - BACKGAMMON - PING PONG them such as taking them to medical appointments or tests, doing food shopping, preparing meals, AND running an errand, making a phone call or home visit, please contact Loretta Tretina at 215-925-2226. A list will be compiled. When someone is ill or infirm WHISKEY – ARAK – TEQUILA and in need of any assistance, he/she can call Loretta COME PLAY, DRINK, AND HAVE FUN!!! and she will put him/her in contact with some of the volunteers. Your assistance is appreciated. (bring your own alcohol to dispose before Pesah)

DONATIONS TO JFCS THRIFT BOUTIQUE THURSDAY APRIL 3, 2014 7:00 pm MEMBERS $ 10 - NON-MEMBERS $ 15

Donations are always needed at the JFCS Thrift (At the door) Boutique located in Shelly Plaza. PLEASE RSVP to [email protected] Call 267-273-5537 or email [email protected] if (if possible) you want further information on shopping at or donating to the JFCS Thrift Boutique. SELF-APPOINTED DICTATOR, PRESIDENT AND COMANDANTE UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE: THE ERUV GUSTAVO MASRI COURSES FOR DOCENTS The Eruv in Philadelphia spans the area between COURSES FOR DOCENTS You are invited to join Rabbi Albert Gabbai for a mini course on how to both rivers and goes from Washington Avenue to You are invited to join Rabbi Albert Gabbai for a mini course on how to be Poplar Street. Unless further notification is be a docent at Mikveh Israel. a docent at Mikveh Israel. received, the Eruv is up on Shabbat. Meet on three Sundays from 10:30 A.M. to noon March 23, April 27 and Meet on three Sundays from 10:30 A.M. to noon March 23, April 27 and A contribution to help maintain the Eruv may be May 18th. made online at www.CenterCityEruv.org . May 18th. The course of study will be comprised of learning the history of the The course of study will be comprised of learning the history of the synagogue and our cemeteries, differences between Ashkenazi and MARK WOLFSON’S synagogue and our cemeteries, differences between Ashkenazi and Sephardim, our services and artifacts and then the Uriah P. Levy statue, MIKVEH ISRAEL BLOG Sephardim, our services and artifacts and then the Uriah P. Levy statue, membership, KKMI activities and our archive treasures. All this in order membership, KKMI activities and our archive treasures. All this in order Mr. Mark Wolfson has started an interesting blog to enhance our knowledge and to make our visitors more aware of the to enhance our knowledge and to make our visitors more aware of the called Mikveh Israel History. In it he explores the importance and beauty of KKMI. people and events in the history of Congregation importance and beauty of KKMI. Everyone who is interested in becoming a docent, or if you are already a Mikveh Israel. You can see it at: Everyone who is interested in becoming a docent, or if you are already a docent and wish to take a refresher course, please call the office, 215- www.mikvehisraelhistory.com. docent and wish to take a refresher course, please call the office, 215- 922-5446 for more information. 922-5446 for more information. Mikveh Israel Record 2

MIKVEH ISRAEL RECORD 27 Adar II 5774 Shabbat Tazriangi/HaHodesh March 28-29, 2014

FYI PASSOVER 5774 INFORMATION

EVERYONE IS WELCOME-COME ON

OUT AND JOIN OUR MANY ACTIVITIES Passover information has been sent to you either by email CONGRATULATIONS! or by "snail mail." Please take the time to go over the Congratulations to Constantin Raducan on his schedule for services, the deadline for mailing in your upcoming solo exhibit. contract to sell Hametz, and information about your March 11, 2014- May 10, 2014 at the JCC reservations for the Seders on Monday night, April 14th, Kaiserman Y and Tuesday evening, April 15th. In addition, there is 45 Haverford Rd., Wynnewood, PA 19096 information about the meals that will be served during For more information and directions, contact Carol Marchand at [email protected] Passover. The deadline for paying for the Seders and SUPPORT MIKVEH ISRAEL Passover meals is April 7. Want to donate to Congregation Mikveh Israel All the above information can also be found on our website while also enjoying delicious and healthy www.mikvehisarael.org . Look for Passover on the kosher products made in Israel? G.I.T. USA, homepage. which imports and distributes delicious kosher products (and specializes in natural, organic, Please note that your check or your payment on- line for gourmet and health foods) has agreed to donate both the Seders and the meals is your reservation. If you 10% of what it earns to the synagogue when have any questions, please call or email the office. . purchasers mention Mikveh Israel. ADULT LEARNING CLASSES WITH RABBI View their full product list on www.gitfood.com or contact them directly at [email protected] or GABBAI by phone 856-795-1519. And don't forget to Rabbi Gabbai has begun teaching a course in Text Studies: Genesis. The mention Mikveh Israel! next class will continue on MONDAY morning, March 31, 2014, from GOOD WISHES 10:00 A.M. to noon. Please contact the office, 215-922-5446 to enroll in this class. Our good wishes for continued good health to our dear friend, Mrs. Lillian Tonkin. If you would like to Rabbi Gabbai has begun his Monday evening class, from 5:30 to 7:00 call Mrs. Tonkin, she can be reached at 215-564- P.M. The title: The Book Of Deuteronomy And How It Impacts Our 0859. She would love to hear from you. Modern, Everyday Life. The next class will continue on Monday, March 31, 2014. If you wish to enroll in the next 12-week session, please CONTRIBUTION CARDS contact the office at 215-922-5446 Call the office to send out a contribution card for a Simha, such as a birthday, birth, anniversary, TEXT STUDY GROUP graduation, Bar or Bat Mitzvah, Berit Milah, for The Jewish texts study group that Dan Cohen has been leading for thirty years condolence or for any other event or occasion. The is now meeting at KKMI. Anyone interested is invited to join. The next session is cost is $10 for a personalized message. April 7, 2014 and runs from 12:30 to 1:45. The schedule through April 2014 is as CONTACT US follows, April 7 and 28. Anyone interested in participating should call the office at 215-922-5446 or call Dan at 215-635-3168. We are delighted to share news of all happy occasions, accomplishments and events of our congregants. Email NEW PRAYER DISCUSSION GROUP LED your information by Wednesday afternoon to our email address: [email protected] and we will publish your BY DAN COHEN, ESQ. news. You may also reach the Office at 215-922-5446 The Prayerbook discussion group established by Dan Cohen is postponed until Monday- Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Friday further notice. For questions contact Dan at [email protected] or 215-635- from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. with any questions. 3168. or check out our website www.mikvehisrael.org Mikveh Israel Record 3

MIKVEH ISRAEL RECORD 27 Adar II 5774 Shabbat Tazriangi/HaHodesh March 28-29, 2014 SPONSORSHIP PENN LECTURE 2014 OPPORTUNITY KKMI is looking to enhance the social hall and our Shabbat meal experience by acquiring more padded chairs. The estimated expense for this enhancement is $1,000. Please donate to help us reach our goal. Contributions start at $18.00 Contributions are coming in and increasing! Be a part of this Mitzvah before it's too late! Please send your check to the synagogue office or pay online at www.mikvehisrael.org using the Donate button. Thank you! Thank you to our Sponsors this past week: Carol Marchand - 2 chairs (2011) 25 Minutes Rabbi Gabbai – 2 chairs Dr. David & Mrs. Jessica Shklar – 2 chairs

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Lecture is FREE and open to the public ______2014 ANNUAL FELLOWSHIP DINNER Keep the date open! Wednesday, May 28, 2014Christ Church will SAVE THE DATE! host the annual Fellowship Dinner. Watch your mail for information. Shabbat Behar 5774 ~10 Iyar 5774 Everyone is invited to attend. May 9 and 10, 2014 KOLORES GALLERY SHABBATON BARUCH DAYAN HAEMET Lectures & Musical Entertainment We are sad to announce the passing of Mrs. Shulamit Sharabani, mother of Mrs. Tzvia Wexler, on March 22nd. Welcoming The funeral was held Sunday, March 23rd in Israel and the Members of CONGREGATION SHEARITH family is sitting Shiva at her home in Israel. Our deepest ISRAEL condolences to Mikvehthe Sharabani Israel Record and Wexler 4 families. our sister synagogue in New York

Israeli Independence Day Festival & Celebration –