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Rabbi Moshe Jeremias, Who Is Learning How to Manage My Philosophical Inquiries IN MEMORY OF מורה מורינו הגאון הרב חיים מרדכי קטץ זצ’’ל ראש ישיבת טלז HAGAON HARAV CHAIM MORDECHAI KATZ ZT’’L The Rosh HaYeshiva zt’l, a giant in Torah scholarship and leadership, built the Torah citadel of Telshe in Cleveland with his brother-in-law, Hagaon Harav Elya Meir Bloch zt’l. Together, they also wrote the blueprint and the goals for a city which would respect Torah and aspire for continued growth in Yiddishkeit and Torah knowledge. Kollel Yad Chaim Mordechai endeavors to follow in the Rosh HaYeshiva’s footsteps as an institution with a succinct Torah atmosphere, which embraces the total community and makes everyone feel comfortable. ת.נ.צ.ב.ה. KOLLEL YAD CHAIM MORDECHAI IN MEMORY OF מורינו הגאון הרב פסח שטיין זצ’’ל ראש ישיבת טלז HAGAON HARAV PESACH STEIN ZT’’L The wisdom, guidance and encouragement of the Rosh Yeshiva zt’l spearheaded the establishment of Kollel Yad Chaim Mordechai in Elul 5756. The first evening of the Kollel’s existence merited the appearance of Reb Pesach zt’l, in which he extolled the virtues of pure Torah for a community. In subsequent years, Reb Pesach’s shiur to the Kollel was consequential to everyone’s Torah development and a highlight which will be cherished forever. The Rosh Yeshiva’s demeanor and warmth made the ride of life palatable. Following on the path and agenda which Reb Pesach zt’’l set before the Kollel will be his legacy and memory. ת.נ.צ.ב.ה. KOLLEL YAD CHAIM MORDECHAI ANNIVERSARY DINNER 05 07 19 2 Iyar 5779 May 7, 2019 JOSH BOOKMAN DINNER CHAIRMEN Honored Guests, DANIEL GOTTESMAN This evening, we celebrate twenty-three years of Kollel Yad Chaim Mordechai’s limud haTorah and harbotzas Torah. Currently, the Kollel is the catalyst of a level of Torah study and life – even among its laymen – which was AARON LICHTENSTEIN never dreamt of in University Heights and Beachwood. Until now, maintaining the legacy of my father, HaGaon JOURNAL CHAIRMEN HaRav Chaim Mordechai Katz zt’’l, Rosh Yeshivas Telz, in the city where he co-established and co-developed its ELLIOT SMITH Torah infrastructure with HaGaon HaRav Elya Meir Bloch zt’’l, was our mission. Clinging to that hallowed path vigilantly, siyata d’shmaya has produced a desire to elevate and shteig. Four groups of baalei batim in addition to the Avreichim, multitudes of chavrusas, adults and children, early morning and late night, immerse themselves deeply in Torah study. COMMITTEERAMI BERNER RABBI CHAIM SIMCHA ELIAS Our honorees – Reb Dov and Reb Dani personify that new breed of baalabos – the “shteiger.” They bring RABBI YOEL FLEISHER tremendous pride to Hashem as He views that holy attitude permeating their homes. The encouragement and support of their wives, Devorah and Arielle, brings the words of Shlomo HaMelech, “Chochmas noshim bonsoh BRIAN FOX beisoh” to reality. Although their husbands are the guiding light of their home, they are its guiding hand. In their RABBI RAFFI GLICKMAN sacred roles of wife and mother, they are as relevant in the construction, growth and stability of their 2019 home as Shlomo HaMelech’s declaration in his time. NATI KLEIN DOVID MALCMACHER Tonight’s event brings us the opportunity to hear Daas Torah on the happenings in today’s world and how to live in it in accordance with Torah standards. HaGaon HaRav Sholom Kamenitsky shlita of Philadelphia Yeshiva has been DR. MOSHE ORNSTEIN blessed by Hashem with the ability to deliver the Torah view in a most succinct manner. DAVID POLLACK RABBI DOVID RIBAKOW As we celebrate, our sore feelings caused by the demise of our dear friend and Kollel benefactor from the day of its inception, Reb Mendy Klein z’’l have not healed. This evening’s Kiddush Hashem is dedicated to his neshomo. ELIAV SHARVIT RABBI RICK SCHINDELHEIM Exemplary Avreichim with tenacious devotion to limud HaTorah and harbotzas Torah, together with their wives’ commitment is a blessing that Hashem has granted us. No one would have fathomed that so many talented SHAYA SHTERN individuals – current and alumni – would commit themselves to that ideal in University Heights-Beachwood. DR. YITZCHOK WARN In the same vain, Hashem has granted us an extensive and wide-ranging group of baalei batim, wives and children RABBI TZVI WEISS who are Torah thirsty Jews. They have the breadth of mind, soul, and heart to maintain sedorim at the Kollel, while warmly supporting our efforts as well. Our thanks to them on both points. ר Of course, we humbly and proudly acknowledge that the One Above has been the key to all our efforts, ruo lla no fronts. From the depths of our heart, we truly thank Him and request that He keep His ayin tov on us, so that we can continue with our mission to glorify Hashem and His Torah in the world. B’kovod, Yedidus and Thanks, Yakov Zev Katz P: 216.626.5926 | WWW.BEACHWOODKOLLEL.COM | [email protected] | F:216.452.1510 KOLLEL YAD CHAIM MORDECHAI In memory of our yedid, benevolent supporter and rishon l’chol davar sheb’kedusha R’ Mendy Klein z’’l May he have a lichtige Gan Eden, as he lit up this world with Torah. Kollel Yad Chaim Mordechai Yakov Z. Katz Faivel Katz KOLLEL YAD CHAIM MORDECHAI KOLLEL YAD CHAIM MORDECHAI KOLLEL YAD CHAIM MORDECHAI KOLLEL YAD CHAIM MORDECHAI KOLLEL YAD CHAIM MORDECHAI KOLLEL YAD CHAIM MORDECHAI KOLLEL YAD CHAIM MORDECHAI KOLLEL YAD CHAIM MORDECHAI KOLLEL YAD CHAIM MORDECHAI KOLLEL YAD CHAIM MORDECHAI KOLLEL YAD CHAIM MORDECHAI בית מדרש זכרון אשר זעליג לכבוד כולל יד חיים מרדכי, הנני הזה להכיר את כבוד הרב יעקב זאב קטץ שליט''א, שפעל ועשה ובנה היסוד שעליו נבנה את כל שכונותינו, שעלה ונתגדל לאחד הקהילות החשיבות היהדות התורה. הרב שליט''א ביחד עם בנו הרב שרגא פייבל קטץ שליט''א ע''י מסירותם להרבצת תורה ויראת שמים, וגם לרבות חברי הכולל המופלגים שיחיו, שכולם לומדים ומהנים לאחרים ממואר תורתם, זכו לכך שכולל יד חיים מרדכי הנו באמת דמות ואות מופלא איך שמקום תורה יכול לרומם את כל הסביבה. ויהי רצון שיזכו להמשיך בהרבצת תורה וזיכוי הרבים מתוך בריאות אותנה ונהורא מעליא. החותמים לכבוד התורה, רב יעקב אורי פרמן קהל זכרון אשר זעליג KOLLEL YAD CHAIM MORDECHAI KOLLEL YAD CHAIM MORDECHAI KOLLEL YAD CHAIM MORDECHAI KOLLEL YAD CHAIM MORDECHAI KOLLEL YAD CHAIM MORDECHAI KOLLEL YAD CHAIM MORDECHAI KOLLEL YAD CHAIM MORDECHAI MILESTONES October 1985 November 2008 Kollel Mechanchim Shabbos Evening Shiurim In memory of Rabbi Upper Beachwood Shlomo N. Markowitz zt’l • • January 2011 January 1992 Morning Iyun Shiur Shabbos Evening Parsha shiurim- • Cleveland Heights September 2011 In memory of Mr. Sidney Speiser zt’l Alumni Chabura Far Rockaway-Miami • • October 2011 September 1996 Dirshu Morning Shiur II Cedar Green Community • Kollel established September 2012 • Daf Yomi Chabura November 1996 Mechanchim Chabura Shabbos Evening Shiurim • Beachwood , Huntington-Green, March 2015 University Heights Permission received from city • council for new Kollel building April 1997 • Vacation Davening September 2015 and Learning Program Republication of Beair Mechokek • and Sefer HaCikaron - 50th Yartzeit - June 2001 in memory of Weekly “Oneg Shabbos” Publication Roshei Yeshiva Moreinu HaGaon • HaRav Chaim Mordechai Katz zt’’l April 2004 Dirshu Morning Shiur December 2015 • Cornerstone laid for October 2004 new Kollel building Women’s Torah Program • • August 2016 March 2005 Moved into the new Kollel building Zichron Reuven Leib • Daf Yomi Shiur (Evening) November 2016 • Baalei Batim begin delivering chaburas September 2006 Youth Tutoring KOLLEL YAD CHAIM MORDECHAI IN GRATITUDE TO AVREICHEI HAKOLLEL 2018 - 2019 RABBI AND MRS. FAIVEL KATZ RABBI AND MRS. YOSEF WAINBRAND RABBI AND MRS. SHLOMO MENACHEM ARON RABBI AND MRS. PINCHOS BEER RABBI AND MRS. MOISHE JEREMIAS RABBI AND MRS. GAVRIEL KAGANOFF RABBI AND MRS. SHMUEL YAAKOV KATZ RABBI AND MRS. AZRIEL LEVIN RABBI AND MRS. YITZCHOK LEVER RABBI AND MRS. MORDECHAI NADOFF RABBI AND MRS. YOSEF NISSENBAUM for their selfless dedication to Torah study and their utmost devotion to the community KOLLEL YAD CHAIM MORDECHAI IN GRATITUDE TO RABBI YEHUDA APPEL MR. MARK BANDER RABBI YERACHMIEL BECKER RABBI ALEXANDER CHARLOP RABBI YISROEL DENCIGER RABBI ABISH FEIFER RABBI MOSHE FINE MR. REUVEN GANCZ RABBI YOCHONAN GREENWALD RABBI SHIMON HILDESHAIM RABBI YAKOV JOSEPH RABBI PINCHAS KLAHR RABBI PINCHAS LANDIS RABBI MEYER LEBOVITS MR. DAVID LEVY RABBI MOSHE LOWENTHAL RABBI TZVI MAIMON MR. DAVID POLLACK RABBI DOVID RIBAKOW MR. HARVEY RIFKIN RABBI AVROHOM SCHAMOVIC RABBI AARON SIKOWITZ RABBI MOSHE STOLL RABBI SENDER STOLL whose participation in the Kollel’s sedorim enhance its quality of learning KOLLEL YAD CHAIM MORDECHAI IN GRATITUDE TO CONGREGATION ZICHRON CHAIM RABBI MOSHE GARFUNKEL RABBI ALEXANDER CHARLOP ELLIOT DICKMAN, PRESIDENT BOARD OF DIRECTORS KEHILA who so graciously allowed the Kollel to use their Bais Medrash for 19 years RABBI AVI AVIV RABBI SHIMON FRANKEL RABBI YONAH JACOBS RABBI BINYOMIN LEVI RABBI AVRAHAM MEYSTEL RABBI SHLOMO MOERMAN RABBI YISROEL SCHNEIDER RABBI SENDER STOLL who deliver outstanding Shiurim at the Kollel KOLLEL YAD CHAIM MORDECHAI IN GRATITUDE TO With heartfelt feelings of gratitude to Rabbi Alexander Charlop for 14 years of devoted leadership in the role of Rosh Kollel. THE DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI OF THE KOLLEL RABBI & MRS. AVROHOM ADLER RABBI & MRS. BINYOMIN LEVI RABBI & MRS. YEHUDA ALTUSky RABBI & MRS. SHNEOR LEVINE RABBI & MRS. BORUCH ATLAS RABBI & MRS. YEHUDA LEVINE RABBI & MRS. MORDECHAI BAUMAN RABBI & MRS. DOV LIEBERMAN RABBI & MRS. YERACHMIEL BECKER DR. & MRS. ARI LUNDNER RABBI & MRS. MORDECHAI BERKOWITZ RABBI & MRS. REUVEN MANDEL RABBI & MRS. RAMI BERNER RABBI & MRS. BETZALEL MOLDAVER RABBI & MRS. YOSEF BRESLER RABBI & MRS. SHLOMO NEWMAN RABBI & MRS. YAAKOV M. BRISMAN RABBI & MRS. YOSEF REICHMAN RABBI & MRS. NAFTOLI COHEN RABBI & MRS. DOVID RIBAKOW RABBI & MRS. DONIEL DADUSC RABBI & MRS. YAKOV SANDERS RABBI & MRS.
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