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Shabbos Parshas Nitzavim Shabbos Mevarchim 27 - 28 September 7 - 8 CANDLE LIGHTING: 7:15 pm Shabbos Ends: 8:07 pm Rosh Chodesh Monday September 10

Molad - New Moon Rosh Hashana Monday September 10 8:17 (10 chalakim) AM Tishrei 1 -2 September 9 - 11 Candle Lighting 1st Night: 7:13 pm Candle Lighting 2nd Night: after 8:05 pm (From existing Flame) Yom Tov Ends: 8:03 pm

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Te Shul - Lubavitch - An institution of Te Lubavitcher , Menachem M. Schneerson (May his merit shield us) Over Tirty fve Years of Serving the Communities of Bal Harbour, Bay Harbor Islands, Indian Creek and Surfside 9540 Collins Avenue, Surfside, Fl 33154 Tel: 305.868.1411 Fax: 305.861.2426 www.TeShul.org Email: [email protected] www.TeShul.org Email: [email protected] www.theshulpreschool.org www.cyscollege.org The Shul Weekly Magazine Everything you need for every day of the week

Contents Nachas At A Glance The 12th Annual Taste of Rosh Hashana women’s event was beautiful and Rosh Hashana Message 3 meaningful in every way. Over 150 women attended. Everyone enjoyed The Lubavitcher Rebbe - Menachem M. Schneersohn the displays, delicious food and incredible talk by Mrs. Chavie Bruck

Weekly Message 4 Thoughts on the Parsha from Rabbi Sholom D. Lipskar A Time to Pray Check out all the davening schedules and locations 5 throughout the week

Celebrating Shabbos 6-7 Schedules, classes, articles and more... Everything you need for an “Over the Top” Shabbos experience

The Month of Tishrei 8-17 Everything you need for the High Holidays

Community Happenings 18 -19 Sharing with your Shul Family

Inspiration, Insights & Ideas 20-26 Bringing lessons to LIFE

Get The Picture 27-29 The full scoop on all the great events around town

French Connection 30 The Shul Hebrew School children enjoyed an interactive Honey Bee Refexions sur la Paracha workshop in honor of . Latin Link 31 Refexion Semanal

In a woman’s world 32 Issues of relevance to the Jewish woman

Networking 33-36 Effective Advertising

Numbers To Know 37 Contacts at The Shul

Daily Study 38 A complete guide to all classes and courses offered at The Shul

Get The Picture 39-40 The full scoop on all the great events around town

Quotable Quote

What is hateful to you, do not do to your fellow. This is the entire Torah; the rest is the commentary -- go and learn –Hillel the Elder, to a would-be convert to who asked to be taught the entire Torah ‘on one foot’ (, 31a) Rosh Hashanah Message from The Rebbe - Rabbi MenachEm Mendel Schneersohn

Conquering Oneself and the World and to crown him as their creator. But Adam, pointing out their error, said to them: “Let us 25th of Elul, 5719 [1959] all come and worship G-d, our Maker!” By the Grace of G-d The “world conquest” which was given to man 25th of Elul, 5719 [1959] as his task and mission in life, is to elevate Brooklyn, N.Y. the whole of Nature, including the beasts To my Brethren, Sons and Daughters of our and animals, to the service of true humanity, People Wherever you are humanity permeated and illuminated by the — G-d be gracious unto you -- Divine Image, by the soul which is veritably a part of G-d above, so that the whole of Sincere Greetings and Blessing: Creation will realize that G-d is our Maker. These days at the end of the outgoing year, Needless to say, before a man sets out to and on the eve of the new year, may it bring conquer the world, he must first conquer blessings to us all, call for self evaluation in himself, through the subjugation of the respect of the year about to end, and - in the “earthly” and “beastly” in his own nature. This light of this self-appraisal - for making the is attained through actions which strictly necessary resolutions for the coming year. accord with the directives of the Torah, the Such a “balance sheet” can be valid only if the evaluation of the Law of Life - the practical guide in every-day living, so that the full extent of one’s powers and opportunities was a correct one. material becomes permeated and illuminated with the light of the Only then can one truly regret, in a commeasurable degree, the One G-d, our G-d. missed opportunities, and resolve to utilize one’s capacities to the G-d created one man and on this single person on earth He fullest extent from now on. imposed the said duty and task. Herein lies the profound, yet clear, The period of time before and during Rosh Hashanah is not only directive, namely, that one man - each and every man is potentially the occasion which demands spiritual stock-taking in general, but capable of “conquering the world”. it also begs for a profound inner appreciation of the tremendous If a person does not fulfill his task, and does not utilize his capacities which one possesses, as a man - the crown of Creation, inestimable divine powers - it is not merely a personal loss and and as a Jew whom the Creator has given His Divine Law of Life failure, but something that affects the destiny of the whole world. (Toras Chayyim). For Rosh Hashanah is the day when Man was created. In these days of introspection, we are duty-bound to reflect that each and every one of us - through carrying out the instructions When Adam was created, the Creator immediately apprised him of of the Creator of the World which are contained in His Torah - his powers and told him what his purpose in life would be: has the capacity of conquering worlds. Everyone must therefore “Replenish the earth, and conquer it; and have dominion over the ask himself, How much has he accomplished in this direction, fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living and to what extent has he failed, so that he can make the proper thing that moveth upon the earth.” (Gen. 1:28). resolutions for the coming year. Man was given the power to conquer the whole world and to rule G-d, Who looks into the heart, on seeing the determination behind over it, on land, sea and in the air, and he was enjoined so to do; these good resolutions, will send His blessing for their realization this was his task. in the fullest measure - in joy and gladness of heart and affluence, materially and spiritually. How was this “world conquest” to be attained, and what is the purpose and true meaning of it? This is what our Sages tell us and With the blessing of Kesivo Vachasimo Toivo for a happy and sweet teach us in this regard: year, When G-d created Adam, his soul - his Divine image permeated and /signed: Menachem Schneerson/ irradiated his whole being, by virtue of which he became the ruler over the entire Creation. All the creatures gathered to serve him 3 Thoughts on the Parshah from Rabbi Sholom D. Lipskar Shabbos Parshas Netzavim you imagine that the Family of would actually experience Rosh Hashana that familial relationship and treat their fellow Jew like a beloved his portion of Nitzavim is brother/sister. always read before Rosh Hashanah. Sometimes The world is experiencing a few strong tremors in its politics, T economics, stability and nature. A building shakes when its the following portion “Vayeilech” is enjoined to foundations are weak. When the foundation is a composite of it. The relationship between fragmented contrarians then the world continues to tremble. This Nitzavim and Rosh Hashanah is so evident in the radical fragmentations that engulf our society becomes clear according to the and Targum who When we are truly one, as “one man with one heart” then we merit a state in their comment of Job connection with G-d’s one-ness which is eternal and blessed. When Ch. 1 V6 “the Day” refers to the we blow the , we proclaim G-d’s sovereignty over us and the Day of Great Judgment i.e. Rosh world and accept upon ourselves to submit to His authority. He Hashanah. The opening words made it (the world). He owns it. in our Portion which begin, “You are standing on the (this) To participate in this quest to have and bring unity, start by not Day”, also means the Day of Great Judgment - Rosh Hashanah. participating in any discussions or environments that speak about another in a derogatory way. Another section that is always read before Rosh Hashanah is last weeks reading which contains 98 of the most horrifc catastrophes Have a good Shabbos and Rosh Hashanah and may each of you be that would be part of the Jewish destiny. inscribed and sealed in the book of life for a good and sweet year.

It seems that there are two necessary components in our preparation for Rosh Hashanah. One is referred to as “the preparation and cleansing of the vessel” fxing our behavioral functions and elevating our physical/animal beings to a much higher plateau. The Rabbi S. Lipskar second is the achievement and connection with “Oneness” – Unity.

It is necessary to create a buffer between that painful subject of last week’s reading and Rosh Hashanah that is able to neutralize and utilize the challenging experiences so we can joyously and optimistically experience the loftiness of Rosh Hashanah. That buffer is Nitzavim. My Dad, the King

This portion tells us that the achievement of true unity that gives On Rosh Hashanah, we call G-d both king and father. us the power and right “to stand frmly” on Rosh Hashanah – the Great Day of Judgment (sentencing). It is a unity encompassing King, because He dictates perspectives that are at the extremes of diversity. Ten categories what will be and what will not. are brought together ranging from the leaders endowed with Torah and Mitzvos to the simple laborer/water carrier, wood chopper who Father, because there is something joined the Jewish People from other nations. of Him within each of us.

The only method that contains the strength to look forward from Indeed, as we choose, so He will dictate. the storms that we weathered is unity/togetherness/oneness. Can 4 A Time to Pray Davening schedules and locations throughout the week

Daily Learning Schedule at The Shul 6:20 -6:50 am The Rebbe’s Maamorim 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 6:50 7:30 9:00 Main Minyan 8:00 am 9:00 am Sephardic Minyan 8:00 Sephardic Minyan 9:00 am

Daily & after every Minyan

mincha / Maariv Minyanim (mon - Thurs) Sunday Mincha /Maariv Minyanim Main Minyan 2:00 pm Early Mincha 7:10 pm 10:00 pm Sephardic Minyan 7:10 pm Following Main Minyan 7:10 pm 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 September 12 for you and all of the soldiers safety and well being daily.

Menachem Mendel haLevi ben Hanna Guenendel Alot Hashachar / Dawn 5:52 am Menachem Mendel ben Aurit Earliest Talit & Tefllin 6:24 am Hinda Clara bas Chana Guenendel Netz Hachamah / Sunrise 7:05 am Benyamin Aharon ben Jeniya Gila Rut (Earliest ) Amir Herzel ben Dvora Dorry Latest Shema 10:09 am Zman Tfllah 11:11 am Chatzot / Midday 1:16 pm Earliest Mincha 1:48 pm Plag HaMincha 6:14 pm Shekiah / Sunset 7:28 pm (preferable latest time for Mincha) Tzeit Hakochavim / Nightfall 7:52 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. 5 Celebrating Shabbos with our Youth Everything you need for an “Over the Top” Shabbos experience Shabbos Mevarchim Tehillim Club Weekly Riddle

The Lubavitcher Rebbe said, “Be scrupulous about saying the entire Tehillim (Psalms) on Shabbos Mevarchim (Blessing of the New Month). It is crucial for you, for your children, and your children’s children.” Every Shabbos Mevarchim in the Haime Library 8:30 - 9:00 am Questions: Sponsored by the Duchman Family 1) This parsha begins with a description of the Jewish people “standing” (netzavim) before Hashem. What 4 other places in the Torah are people described as “standing” (netzavim)? 2) Which four cities are mentioned in a single verse in this parsha, and Morah Malkie’s Elisheva Adouth's also in a single verse in the book of Genesis? Tot Shabbat Aleph Wonder Girls

Ages: 1 - 4 Grades: 1 - 3 3) What item in this parsha is referred to both in the masculine form 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 10:00 am - 12:00 pm and the feminine? Montessori Classrooom 2 classrooom 2 Answers from last week: 1) A fruit basket (teneh) is mentioned four times in this parsha: (1) Pilgrims place their frst-fruits in a basket, and bring it to the Holy Temple. (2) The priest then takes the basket and places it near the Altar (Deut. 26:2, 4). (3-4) In the list of blessings and curses, the fruit basket Raquel Gilinski is mentioned twice, as an indicator whether the Jewish people are Pre Tween Girls Tween Girls following the Torah (Deut. 28:5, 17). Grades: 4 - 5 Grades: 6 - 8 2) One of the blessings for following the Torah is to be “as a head 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 10:30 am - 12:00 pm and not a tail” (Deut. 28:13). The reverse is also stated: our enemy can Classrooom 4 be “as a head, and you (the Jews) will be as a tail” (28:44). 3) a) The land of Canaan is referred to as “a land fowing with milk and honey”(Deut. 26:9, 15 and 27:3). b) Hashem uses this description with Moshe at the Burning Bush (Exodus 3:8). c) In parshas Korach, Dasan Hebrew School and Aviram refer to Egypt as a “land fowing with milk and honey” Junior Boys (Numbers 16:13). Grades: 4th - 8th Grades: 1 - 4 RIDDLE RULES 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Answers to the riddles can be given to Rabbi Shaykee Farkash any Classroom 1 time over Shabbos. The frst child to give a correct answer to each of the questions will win an INSTANT prize!

Davening With Dad Debbie’s Shmuely's Teen Girls Teen Boys Grades: 7th - 8th Grades: 9th - 12th Grades: 9th - 12th 10:30 am - 12:00 pm 10:30 am - 12:00 pm 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Montessori 3 Teen Girls Room Haime Library

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Kiddush This Week: Kiddush this week is sponsored by Mr. & Mrs. Ighal and Sabrina Goldfarb Shabbos Schedule in honor of Ighal’s birthday. Early Minyan 6:10 p.m. Farbrengen This Week: Candle lighting 7:15 p.m. The Shabbos Mevarchim Farbrengen is sponsored in honor Mincha / Kabbalas Shabbos 7:15 p.m. of The Rebbe, the Leader of our generation, the Shluchim Hashkama Minyan recital of entire Tehillim 6:00 a.m. of the Rebbe and the supporters of the Shluchim. Shabbos Day Hashkama Minyan 7:15 a.m. Recital of the entire book of Tehillim 7:30 a.m. Shalosh Seudos This Week: Tanya / Hayom Yom 8:50 a.m. Shalosh Seudos this week is available for sponsorship. Shacharis (Morning Services) 9:00 a.m. Children’s Programs 10:00 a.m. Upstairs Minyan 10:30 a.m. Kiddush 12:00 p.m. the caterer for this week’s Farbrengen in honor of Shabbos Mevarchim 1:00 p.m. kiddush and Shalosh seudos is Daf Yomi 6:15 p.m. Food Art Men’s Shiur 6:15 p.m. Women’s Shiur 6:15 p.m. Shalosh Seudos for Boys 6:15 p.m. kiddushim at The Shul Mincha 7:10 p.m. Please help us to provide our weekly Shabbos Kiddush and Pirkei Avot Chapter 5 & 6 Shalosh Seudos by becoming a sponsor. Or join the Kiddush Bank Shabbos Ends / Ma’ariv 8:07 p.m. by becoming a Partner ($770 annually ) or Patron ($360 anually)

The following dates are available for sponsorship: Sephardic Minyan Friday Evening Mincha / Kabbalat Shabbat 7:00 p.m. Kiddush Shalosh Seudos PLEASE SEE PAGE 14 FOR HOLIDAY KIDDUSH Shabbat Day Shacharit 9:00 a.m. SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Mincha 7:00 p.m. Shabbos Ends / Ma’ariv & 8:07 p.m. If you wish to become a sponsor, please speak with Milena at 305-868-1411 ext 328 or email [email protected]

Lighting 7:08 p.m. Mincha 7:10 p.m.

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.

To pay your annual dues visit: www.miamibeacheruv.com 7 THE MONTH OF TISHREI EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW FOR THE HIGH HOLIDAYS

Tishrei Schedule Tzom Gedalia - Wednesday, September 12 Fast Begins 5:52 AM Main Minyan Shacharis 6:50/ 7:30/ 9:00 AM Sephardic Minyan/ 7:00AM 9:00 AM Main Minyan Mincha 7:10 PM Sephardic Mincha 7:05 PM Fast Ends 7:52 PM

Shabbos Shuva - Friday, September 14 Candle Lighting 7:08 PM Main Minyan Mincha/Kabalat Shabbat 7:10 PM Sephardic Mincha/Arvit Shabbat 6:50 PM Rosh Hashanah Eve - Sunday, September 9 Sephardic Selichot (Hatarat) 7:30 AM Shabbos Shuva - September 15 Main Minyan Shacharis 9:00 AM Hashkama/Minyan 7:15 AM Sephardic Shacharit 9:00 AM Main Minyan Shacharis 9:00 AM Candle Lighting 7:13 PM Sephardic Minyan 9:00 AM Main Minyan Mincha 7:15 PM Upstairs Minyan 10:30 AM Sephardic Mincha/Achot 7:00 PM / 7:20 PM Kiddush 12:00 PM Shabbos Community Shiur 6:15 PM Rosh Hashanah 1st Day - Monday, September 10 Main Minyan Mincha 7:00 PM Hashkama/Sunrise Minyan 6:21 AM Sephardic Mincha 6:40 PM Main Minyan Shacharis 8:00 AM Shabbos Ends / Havdalah 7:59 PM Sephardic Minyan 8:30 AM Upstairs Minyan 10:00 AM Eve - Shofar Sounding (Approx.) 10:30 AM Tuesday, September 18 Main Minyan Mincha 6:10 PM Sephardic Selichot 7:00AM Sephardic Mincha 6:00 PM Main Minyan Mincha 1:50 PM Tashlich &Torah class 6:30 PM Sephardic Mincha 2:00 PM Main Minyan Maariv 8:05 PM Candle lighting 7:03 PM Sephardic Arvit 7:45 PM Fast begins 7:15 PM Evening Services 7:50 PM Main Minyan Kol Nidrei Services 7:15 PM Candle lighting After 8:05 PM (from existing fame) Sephardic Lecha Eli/Kol Nidrei 6:55 PM / 7:15 PM

Rosh Hashanah 2nd Day - Tuesday, September 11 Yom Kippur Day - Wednesday, September 19 Hashkama/Sunrise Minyan 6:21 AM Hashkama/Sunrise Minyan 6:26 AM Main Minyan Shacharis 8:00 AM Main Minyan Shacharis 9:00 AM Sephardic Minyan 8:30 AM Sephardic Minyan 8:00 AM Upstairs Minyan 10:00 AM Upstairs Minyan 10:30 AM Shofar Sounding (Approx.) 10:30 AM Yizkor Memorial Service (Approx.) 12:00 PM Main Minyan Mincha (Farbrengen to follow) 6:20 PM Main Minyan Mincha 5:00 PM Sephardic Mincha/Arvit 6:20 PM Sephardic Mincha & Neilah 4:30 PM Holiday Ends/Havdala 8:03 PM Neilah Closing Service 6:30 PM Final Shofar Blow 7:54 PM Fast Ends 7:54 PM 8 THE MONTH OF TISHREI EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW FOR THE HIGH HOLIDAYS

Maariv/Blessing of the New Moon 7:54 PM Sephardic Mincha 6:30 PM Break Fast 7:54 PM Mincha 6:20 PM Follow by light refreshments Shalosh Seudos 7:00 PM Ma’ariv and Havdalah 7:43 PM Sukkos Eve - Sunday, October 23 Candle lighting 6:58 PM Hoshanah Rabbah - Sunday, September 30 (Saturday night) Sephardic Mincha/Arvit 6:50 PM Recite Book of Tehillim 1:05 AM Mincha & Evening Services 7:00 PM Sephardic all night Kraya 1:00 AM Community Dinner in the 8:00 PM (by reservation) Main Minyan Shacharis 8:00 AM / 9:00 AM Sephardic Shacharis & Hoshanot 6:25 AM Sukkos 1st Day - Monday, September 24 Hashkama/Minyan 7:15 AM Shemini Atzeres Eve - Sunday, September 30 Tanya 8:45 AM Candle lighting 6:50 PM Main Minyan Shacharis 9:00 AM Main Minyan Maariv 6:55 PM Sephardic Minyan 9:00 AM Followed by Kiddush & Hakafos Upstairs Minyan 10:30 AM Sephardic Mincha/Arvit 6:45 PM Kiddush 12:00 PM Main Minyan Mincha 6:50 PM Shemini Atzeres Day - Monday, October 1 Sephardic Mincha/Arvit 6:45 PM Hashkama Minyan 7:15 AM Main Minyan Shacharis 9:00 AM Sukkos 2nd Day Eve - Monday, September 2 Sephardic Minyan 9:00 AM Candle lighting after 7:49 PM (from existing fame) Upstairs Minyan 10:30 AM Main Minyan Maariv 7:50 PM Yizkor Memorial Services (Approx.) 11:05 AM Community Dinner in the Sukkah 8:00 PM (by reservation) Followed by Kiddush & Hakafos

Sukkos 2nd Day - Tuesday, September 25 Simchas Torah Eve - Monday, October 1 Hashkama/Minyan 7:15 AM Main Minyan Mincha & Evening Services 6:50 PM Main Minyan Shacharis 9:00 AM Mitzvah Bidding Event followed by Kiddush & Hakafos/ Sephardic Minyan 9:00 AM Dancing onto the street Upstairs Minyan 10:30 AM Light Candles After 7:41 PM (from existing fame) Kiddush 12:00 PM Main Minyan Mincha & Maariv 6:55 PM Simchas Torah Day - Tuesday, October 2 Sephardic Mincha/Arvit 6:45 PM Hashkama Minyan 7:15 AM Holiday Ends 7:48 PM Main Minyan Shacharis 9:00 AM Shabbat Chol Hamoed - Friday, September 28 Sephardic Minyan 9:00 AM Kiddush & Hakafos 10:30 AM Candle Lighting 6:52 PM (Everyone has an Aliyah/Choson Torah/Choson Bereishis) Main Minyan Mincha & Kabbalat Shabbat 6:55 PM Grand Simchas Torah Kiddush 2:00 PM Sephardic Mincha/Arvit 6:45 PM Main Minyan Mincha 6:40 PM Shabbos, September 29 Sephardic Mincha 6:30 PM Hashkama/Minyan 7:15 AM Light Candles 6:36 PM (from existing fame) Main Minyan Shacharis 9:00 AM Sephardic Minyan 9:00 AM Upstairs Minyan 10:30 AM Kiddush in the Sukkah 12:00 PM Shabbos Community Shiur 5:50 PM Main Minyan Mincha 6:30 PM 9 THE MONTH OF TISHREI EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW FOR THE HIGH HOLIDAYS

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12 THE MONTH OF TISHREI EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW FOR THE HIGH HOLIDAYS TISHREI KIDDUSH FUND Sponsor A Kiddush Or Donate To The Fund! Please email Teddy - [email protected]

DATE EVENT KIDDUSH TYPE AMOUNT SPONSORED BY Sept. 8 Shabbos Kiddush The Salzhauer Family in honor of the Bar Mitzvah of their son Coby Sept. 8 Shabbos Sephardic Minyan Kiddush $400 Sept. 8 Shabbos Davening with Dad The Salzhauer Family Sept. 8 Shabbos Shalosh Seudos $300 Sept. 8 Shabbos Men’s Farbrengen $700 Sept. 8 Shabbp Women’s Farbrengen Mrs. Cara Roller in honor of her birthday Sept. 11 Rosh Hashanah End RH Farbrengen $700 Sept. 15 Shabbos Shuvah Kiddush Mr. & Mrs. Ighal and Sabrina Goldfarb Sept. 15 Shabbos Shuvah Upstairs Minyan Kiddush $375 Sept. 15 Shabbos Shuvah Sephardic Minyan Kiddush $400 Sept. 15 Shabbos Shuvah Davening w/ Dad The Salzhauer Family Sept. 15 Shabbos Shuvah Shalosh Seudos $270 Sept. 19 Motzei Yom Kippur Break Fast (in Sukkah) $3000 Sept. 24 Kiddush (1st Day) $2800 Sept. 25 Sukkot Kiddush (2nd Day) $2,800 Sept. 29 Chol Hamoed Sukkos Kiddush $3,800 Sept. 29 Chol Hamoed Sukkos Shalosh Seudos $500 Oct. 2 Shemini Atzeres Day Kiddush The Brenner & Borg Families in memory of bas Shlomo Zev, obm Oct. 2 Eve of Simchat Torah Hakafot Kiddush $6000 Oct. 2 Simchas Torah Night Kids Kiddush Mr. & Mrs. Ighal and Sabrina Goldfarb and Rabbi & Mrs. Shaya and Deby Farkash Oct 3 Simchas Torah Hakafot Kiddush $1800 Oct 3 Simchas Torah Day Grand Kiddush $10,000 13 THE MONTH OF TISHREI EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW FOR THE HIGH HOLIDAYS Kaporos Erev Yom Kippur - Monday September, 17 / 8 Tishrei and Tuesday, September 18 / 9 Tishrei Please call 786-505-0134 to reserve Or email [email protected] or go to Kaporos.us to guarantee your chicken Monday, September 17 Tuesday, September 18 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm 6:00 am - 8:30 am Landow , 1140 Alton Rd Miami Beach The Shul, 9540 Collins Ave There will be a shochet ONLY during 6:00 pm -10:30 pm these times Landow Yeshiva, 1140 Alton Rd Miami Beach Shechitah will be taking place later at Landow Yeshivah, Some of the proceeds go to The Shul The Cost for a chicken is $23 Ksiva V’Chasima Tova The chickens will be cleaned, koshered and given to the needy If you know anyone who is needy please call 786-505 0134

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To order you and Esrog please contact Yossi Raskin: 718-715-8090 or email - [email protected]

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B”H Sukkos Dinner Reservation Form Members: Adults - $65 / Children under 13 - $35 Non-Members: Adults - $80 / Children under 13 - $45

In order for us to properly process your reservation, kindly complete all the fields. The deadline for Sukkos Reservations is Tuesday, September 18, 2018

1st Night: Sunday, September 23, 2018

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Birthdays Yahrtzeits 28 Elul Mrs. Gabriela Gut 28 Elul Hannah Tziel bas Israel Leib obm 28 Elul Mr. Menachem Mendel Perez Mother of Mrs. Sandra Moteles 28 Elul Mr. Mark P. Schnapp 28 Elul Zissel bas Yitzchak obm 29 Elul Mrs. Sandra Moteles Mother of Mr. Jerry Gontownik 29 Elul Mr. Samuel Ostrowiak 1 Tishrei Tzvi ben Israel obm 29 Elul Mrs. Peggy Sreter Father of Mrs. Marlene Colonomos 1 Tishrei Ms. Sidonia Greenblatt 1 Tishrei Reuven Hirsch ben Meyer Yisroel HaLevi obm 1 Tishrei Ms. Sara Sreter Father of Judge Mark Blumstein 1 Tishrei Rabbi Shimshon Tzubeli 1 Tishrei Malca obm 2 Tishrei Mr. Raphael Moshe Behar Mother of Mr. Steven Schwartz 2 Tishrei Mrs. Gila Dooreck Aloni 1 Tishrei Matilda Mesauda obm 2 Tishrei Mrs. Dana Freidman Mother of Mr. Joseph Bouhnik 2 Tishrei Mr. Edward Rosengarten 1 Tishrei Reuven Hirsch ben Meyer Yisroel HaLavi obm 2 Tishrei Dr. Stephen Robert Scheinman Father of Mr. Jerold Blumstein 2 Tishrei Mrs. Mali Schwartz 2 Tishrei Chaya Pearl bas Benyamin obm 3 Tishrei Mr. Isaie Bouhadana Mother of Mr. Irving Hoine 3 Tishrei Mrs. Roslyn Jaffe 2 Tishrei Michael Daniel ha ben Mordecai ha Kohen obm 3 Tishrei Mr. Paul Jaimovich Father of Mrs. Sandra Moteles 3 Tishrei Mr. Robert Werner 2 Tishrei Aryeh Yehuda Leib ben Shmuel obm 4 Tishrei Mr. Steven Dekelbaum Grandfather of Mr. Raphael Adouth 4 Tishrei Mrs. Divi Greisman 3 Tishrei Tessie obm 4 Tishrei Mrs. Lisa M. Groisman Aunt of Mr. Elias Sussman 4 Tishrei Mr. Alex Gross 3 Tishrei Efraim Tzvi ben Avrohom Moshe obm 4 Tishrei Mrs. Cara Roller Father of Mr. Irwin Tauber 4 Tishrei Mr. Edgar Weingarten 4 Tishrei Chaya Freida bas Osher Anshel obm 5 Tishrei Mr. Ian Brenner Grandmother of Mr. Isi Halberthal 5 Tishrei Mr. Melvin Dozoretz 5 Tishrei Natan ben Yechiel obm 5 Tishrei Mr. Samuel Dror Father of Mrs. Lana R. Weintraub 5 Tishrei Ms. Marta Feigenbaum 5 Tishrei Riva bas Simcha obm 5 Tishrei Mr. Ighal Goldfarb Grandmother of Mr. Claudio Stivelman 5 Tishrei Ms. Pamela Laulicht 5 Tishrei Machluf ben Yosseph obm 5 Tishrei Mrs. Leya Zelcer Brother of Mr. Raphael Ammar 5 Tishrei Josefa bas Aryeh Leib obm Kid’s Birthdays Grandmother of Mrs. Debbie Falic 28 Elul Jaime Biton 5 Tishrei Chaim ben Zvi Menachem Halevi obm 29 Elul Eli Waxman Father-in-law of Mrs. Chana Weinbaum 2 Tishrei Doron Benamran 2 Tishrei Konstantin Hasenbichler 2 Tishrei Maya Kessous Mazal Tov 4 Tishrei Menucha Rochel Katan Mazal Tov to Dr. & Mrs. Michael and Ava Salzhauer on the Bar Mitzvah 5 Tishrei Eliya Einhorn of their son Coby. May they continue to raise him to Torah, Chupah and 5 Tishrei Leon Sragowicz Ma’asim Tovim and have much nachas from him. Anniversaries Mr. & Mrs. Robert and Chaya Schottenstein Condolences Mr. & Mrs. Temuri and Maya Nanikashvili Our heartfelt condolences go out to Mr. Sam Saka on the passing of Mr. & Mrs. Raphael and Batya Ammar Mrs. Becky Saka Farber obm, beloved Matriarch of the Saka Family. May her dear soul be bound with the Eternal Bond of Life and may the Saka Community Notice Board: Family be comforted among the mourners of Zion and .

The Shul Sisterhood wishes to thank Ms. Olga Grosfeld Our heartfelt condolences go out to Mr. Erwin Sredni and Mrs. Caren for her generous donation of beautiful towels to The Brod on the passing of their beloved father Eliezer Sredni obm. May her Shul Mikvah. dear soul be bound with the Eternal Bond of Life and may the entire family be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. 18 Community Happenings Sharing with your Shul Family

Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan Kopel-Laoui Mr. & Mrs. Seth Salver Tishrei Light & Power The Estate of Ms. Dina Dr. & Mrs. Michael Salzhauer Kuperman, obm Mr. & Mrs. Schloss Light & Power and Wine for Kiddush & Havdalah for Mr. & Mrs. Murray Laulicht Mr. & Mrs. Steven Schmutter the month of Elul is Kindly Sponsored by Rabbi & Mrs. Lipskar Mr. & Mrs. Mark Schnapp Mr. & Mrs. Schneur Zalman Lipskar Rabbi & Mrs. Moshe Schneider Mr. Martin Lustgarten Mr. & Mrs. Zalman Schochet Mr & Mrs. Elchonon and Devorah Ms. Nina Mack Mr. & Mrs. David Schwartz Shagalov Mr. Markiel Maksumov Mr. & Mrs. Fred Shainbaum “Those who establish for prayer and those who come there to Mr. Robert Malove Dr. & Mrs. Arthur Shapiro pray, those who provide lights for illumination, wine and grape juice for kiddush Mr. & Mrs. Harry Mamane Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Shechtel Mr. & Mrs. Alexander Matz Mr. & Mrs. Marc Sheridan and havdalah, food for the wayfarers and charity for the needy, and all those who Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Maya Mr. & Mrs. Eff Shmuel occupy themselves faithfully with communal affairs - may The Holy One, blessed Mr. & Mrs. Lazer Milstein Mr. & Mrs. Yossi Sokol be He, give them their reward, remove them from all sicknesses, heal their entire Mr. & Mrs. Yaakov Mizrachi Mrs. Phyllis Spiegel body, pardon all their sins, and send blessing and success to all their endeavors, Mr. Menachem Mochkin Sragowicz Foundation together with all Israel their brethren; and let us say Amen.” Mr. & Mrs. Sanford Musikar Mr. & Mrs. Abe Sreter Mr. & Mrs. Temuri Nanikashvili Mr. Isi Stein Mr. & Mrs. Eliezer Nerenberg Dr. & Mrs. Emilio Suster Thanks To Our Donors Mrs. T. 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Mr. & Mrs. Shlomo Peretz Mr. & Mrs. Adam Weinberg Mr. Ari Propis Mr. & Mrs. Milton Weinstock 1st Merchant Funding, LLC Dr. & Mrs. Raymond Failer Rabbi & Mrs. Ezzy Rappaport Mr. & Mrs. Paul Weintraub Mr. & Mrs. Michael Abels Mr. & Mrs. Sidney Feltenstein Ms. Golda Retchkiman Mr. & Mrs. Michael Werner Mr. & Mrs. Jackie Abraham Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Finger Mr. & Mrs. Saul Retelny Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Wiener Mr. & Mrs. Chanoch Alperovitz Mr. & Mrs. Anton Fischman Mr. & Mrs. Levi Yitzchok Rosenblum Mr. & Mrs. Idel Woldenberg Mr. & Mrs. Cedric Moise Amanou Dr. & Mrs. Robert Freedman Mr. & Mrs. Edward Rosengarten Mr. & Mrs. Shmuel Wolf Mr. & Mrs. Dan Arev Mrs. Chava Fux Mrs. Susan Rosenstein Mr. & Mrs. Bertram Woolf Mr. & Mrs. Gideon Azari Mr. & Mrs. Simpson Gardyn Mr. S. 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Dr. & Mrs. Stephen Brenner Mr. & Mrs. Mordechai Gottlieb MEN WOMEN Mr. & Mrs. Eliyahu Bryski Mr. & Mrs. Sam Greenwald Ari ben Na’ama Feige bas Krandel Mr. & Betzalel Camissar Mrs. Raquel Grosfeld Hersh Yitzchak ben Chaya Jessie-Esther bas Sonia-Simcha Mr. Arnold Lewis Cohen Mr. & Mrs. Harry Gross Baruch Raphael ben Fraida Tziporah Pnina bas Slava Rabbi & Mrs. Uri Cohen Ms. Renee M. Grossman Aryeh Leib ben Sura Henya Esther bat Mazal Mr. Peter Cohn Mr. & Mrs. Yaniv Guez Rafael Maya ben Sol Shoshana bat Mazal Mr. & Mrs. Meir Cosiol Mr. & Mrs. Isi Halberthal Aaron ben Tamar Chaya Miriam Yehudit bat Chava Mr. & Mrs. Levi Yitzchak Danzinger Ms. Lydia Hasson Raphael Moshe ben Miriam Clara bat Corina Dr. & Mrs. Samuel Davit Dr. & Mrs. Ronnie Hershman Yichael ben Layke Rivka bat Shoshana Mr. & Mrs. Max Dekelbaum Mr. & Mrs. Moishe Hersman Meyer Yankev ben Chaya Etel Leah Rochel bat Rabbi & Mrs. Shlomie Diamont Mr. & Mrs. Menahem Ivcher Alexander ben Esther Raizel Miriam bat Risha Raizel Mr. Ashley Diener Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Jaffe Raphael Moshe ben Sarah Dana Ella bas Devorah Hinde Dr. & Mrs. Brian Dooreck Mr. & Mrs. Manuel Jaimovich Moshe ben Zoila Chana bas Shoshana Mr. & Mrs. Levi Drimmer Mr. & Mrs. Paul Jaimovich Moshe Avraham ben Tziporah Riva Ilana bas Shaina Rochel Mr. & Mrs. Dovid Duchman Mr. & Mrs. Alberto Kamhazi Chaim ben Pnina Chava bas Elka Menucha Mr. & Mrs. Zalman Duchman Ms. Shay Kardonski Gabriel ben Esther Chaya bas Rachel Mr. & Mrs. Steven M. 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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 - Elul 27 Sh: Shiviti - “I have set G-d before me always.” From the holy teachings of the Alter Rebbe: “Israel, one nation on the earth.” The nation of U: V’ahavta - “Love your fellow as yourself.” Israel, even in the earthly world, is bound up with the one G-d. G-d transforms the spiritual V: B’chol - “In all your ways, know Him.” into something material; Israel transforms the material into something spiritual. H: Hatznei’a - “Walk discreetly with your G-d.” Shabbos - Elul 28 When my father told me this, he concluded: “The “G-d’s blessing brings wealth.”1 This is so in word teshuva comprises fve (Hebrew) letters, general, but especially to whoever gives of his each letter a path and a method in the avoda of time to occupy himself with the community’s teshuva.” (He explained each method at length). needs in matters of charity and strengthening Each moves from a potential state to actuality Judaism; as the saying goes, “G-d does not through the avoda of davening. remain in debt”. For every good thing a person does, he is recompensed grandly by G-d, with are the second Name of the Name mem-bet. Thursday - Tishrei 4 children, health and livelihood, in abundance. However, some keep the kavanot of the words A résumé of my father’s explanation of the frst Ana b’choach in thought, but do not pronounce method (of teshuva, see above): Sunday - Elul 29 the letters or words. One who is involved with Birth of the Tzemach Tzedek, 5549 (1789). kavanot must study those subjects in the Arizal’s T: Tamim..., “Be sincere with G-d.” This represents writings until he knows them clearly, and then the avoda of teshuva that comes through From the Alter Rebbe’s aphorisms: We have his kavanot are acceptable and favored. sincerity. Sincerity, or “wholeness,” takes any absolutely no conception how precious to G-d number of forms and has many levels. In is the body of a Jew. Wednesday -Tishrei 3 reference to teshuva the highest form is The Tzemach Tzedek had yechidus with the wholeness of heart - called “earnestness”; as Monday - Tishrei 1 Alter Rebbe on Monday of Teitzei, 6 Elul 5564 Torah says of Avraham, “you found his heart In the b’racha of Candle-lighting: ...shel yom (1804); the Rebbe told him: “On Shabbat faithful before You.” hazikaron (p.127). . L’Eila is Tavo 5528 (1768), my Rebbe (the of said only once in kadish, except at Ne’ila. Mezritch) said a “Torah” beginning V’shavta Friday - Tishrei 5 L’david...ha-aretz um’loa... (p. 276) before ad Havayeh Elokecha He explained that the Sh: - Shiviti..., “I have set G-d (Havayeh) before me . Daytime kidush: Tiku, ki chok (p. 269); avoda of teshuva must attain a level at which always.” Havayeh indicates the creation of the do not say Eileh mo’adei or askinu. At Tashlich Havayeh, transcendent beyond worlds, universe and creatures. Bringing all of Creation (p. 295) shake out corners of the katan. becomes Elokecha - Elokim being numerically into being and sustaining it is accomplished by equivalent to hateva (nature), and as we fnd, bridging an infnite gap - from ayin (non-being, Say Yehi ratzon (p. 277) for the apple after the “in the beginning Elokim created the heavens nihilo) to yesh (being). This form of the avoda b’racha, before tasting. Lamb’s head is eaten, and the earth etc.” All the Holy Society (disciples (service) of teshuva results from one’s constant but Yehi ratzon is said only for the apple. of the Maggid) were profoundly stirred by this awareness of the way in which the universe and teaching. The R. Meshulam Zusya of all that is in it, is (constantly) brought into being. Tuesday - Tishrei 2 Anipoli said that he could not attain the heights he procedure of “kashering” meat for eating - The statement in the Alter Rebbe’s , (Shaar of such a teshuva; he would therefore break by purging it of forbidden blood - is: Soaking, haKriat Sh’ma, in the maamar L’havin hahefresh, down teshuva to its components, for each letter salting and rinsing. These concepts in avoda: p. 74a of that siddur) that prior to sounding of the word teshuva is the initial of a verse: “Soaking” - immersing oneself in the Rebbe’s the shofar we say Ana b’choach, means this: In words; “salting” - yechidus; “rinsing” - chassidic general terms they are the kavanot (mystical T: Tamim - “Be sincere with the Eternal your G-d.” song (niggun). devotions) of the verses whose initial letters 20 Inspiration, Insights & Ideas Bringing Torah lessons to LIFE!

Blessing and Reigning: A be drawn down below, the Jewish people must Our Father, Our King Partnership read the portion of Nitzavim. The Power of “Avinu Malkeinu” Based on the teachings of the Lubavitcher Another example — and explanation — of how By Carmi Wisemon Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson something is effected by G-d but nevertheless needs the spiritual service of the Jewish people to bring it into actuality, is to be found with regard to Rosh HaShanah. The Gemara relates that G-d says to the Jewish people: “Recite unto Me on Rosh HaShanah... [verses of] kingship so that you will accept Me as your sovereign.” Since prior to “accepting Me as your sovereign,” G-d is not (as it were) a King, how can Jews possibly accomplish this Kingship through their spiritual service? ate with a group of newly religious Jews one Rosh Hashanah, and during the course of the he Tov gave the following reason For a “nation” can only affect that level of Idiscussion a young professional confessed that as to why we do not recite the blessing for G-dliness where the concept of “King” already he struggled to keep up with the congregation Tthe new month on the Shabbos preceding exists; the Divine level that needs to be roused during the services as his Hebrew wasn’t yet the beginning of the month of Tishrei as we do to cause the attribute of kingship to come to be strong enough. To save time, he skipped the on the Shabbasos that precede all other new desired totally transcends the fnite endeavors introductory phrase in each line of the pivotal months: of the nation. Avinu Malkeinu prayer. “The seventh month [of the festival calendar], This is why we say on Rosh HaShanah, “He (G-d) Each line of the emotionally charged prayer which is the frst month of the months of the year chooses [our heritage...,” i.e., He chooses to desire (said during the High Holidays, the Ten Days of [of the calendar that begins with Creation, i.e., to be King,]sincethe spiritual fow that is drawn Repentance, and on most fast days) begins with the month of Tishrei], is blessed by G-d Himself down on Rosh HaShanah emanates from G-d’s “Avinu Malkeinu…” - “Our Father, Our King…” and on Shabbos Mevarchim, the last Shabbos of very Essence. It therefore comes about without is followed by a request for the coming year: the month of Elul. Thus empowered, the Jewish any arousal at all on the part of created beings, healing, sustenance, peace, and everything that people bless the [other] months, eleven times but purely out of His free choice. we need as individuals and as a people. This in the year.” young man had recited only the requests. Later, On the other hand, G-d Himself says, “Recite unto however, he realized that the most signifcant The Baal Shem Tov goes on to explain what Me ... [verses of] kingship so that you will accept part of the prayer is not the changing requests, G-d’s blessing entails: “The Torah states [in Me as your sovereign” — His sovereignty is but the repetition of “Avinu Malkeinu” itself. the beginning of the section of Nitzavim ], ‘You achieved through the recitation of these verses are all standing today....’ ‘Today’ refers to Rosh by the Jewish people. It thus follows that G-d’s The Talmud tells of a terrible drought, and the HaShanah, which is the Day of Judgment.... You essential choice of becoming King comes about desperation that gripped the people. Rabbi (the Jewish people) stand fast and upright on because of (and through) the Jewish people. Yet, Elazar declared a public fast day and recited 24 this day; i.e., you are judged favorably. On the this too — that it comes about in this fashion — different blessings. Alas, the drought continued. Shabbos preceding Rosh HaShanah, which is is a result of G-d’s free choice. But when Rabbi Akiva cried out, “Our Father, our the last Shabbos of the month of Elul, we read King! We have no one else but you! Our Father, that ‘You are all standing today....’ This is G-d’s Because the blessing of the month of Tishrei our King! For Your sake have mercy upon us,” it blessing on the Shabbos when we bless the and that which is accomplished on Rosh began to rain immediately. ‘seventh month,’ [a month] that is satiated and HaShanah both result from the service of Jews, Why was Rabbi Akiva’s prayer answered but not satiates all Jews with abundant goodness the an additional measure of blessing is drawn Rabbi Elazar’s? year round.” down upon them, with all of our people being inscribed and sealed for a good and sweet year. Avinu Malkeinu perfectly encapsulates our We understand from the above that although relationship with G-d: If we relate to Him as a the month of Tishrei is blessed by G-d Himself, father, we may assume that our sins are easily even this blessing is drawn down by the Jewish forgiven, which might lead to laxity in fulflling people through their reading of the Torah on the His commands. But if we view G-d solely as an preceding Shabbos. The only difference between all-powerful king, we may not understand that this and other months is that in the case of the He is interested and invested in our welfare other months the blessing itself comes from the on a personal level. Our relationship with Jewish people, while the blessing for Tishrei is G-d is uniquely two-fold: we are his children, recited by G-d Himself — though in order for it to yet we are also his subjects. He loves us the 21 Inspiration, Insights & Ideas Bringing Torah lessons to LIFE!

way a father loves his children and forgives is one of the fundamental biblical sources for Indeed, the Hebrew word for “prayer,” tefllah, their transgressions. At the same time, like all the concept of prayer, and many of the laws means “attachment”; prayer being the endeavor monarchs, He sets rules for us that are meant governing prayer are derived from it. to rise above one’s pedestrian concerns and to harness our energies for the greater goal of connect to one’s source in G-d. His kingdom. Chanah, the childless wife of Elkanah, came to Shiloh, where the Sanctuary stood before King Yet the essence of prayer is our beseeching There is another, deeper, meaning to the built the Holy , to the Almighty to provide us with our everyday, phrase “Our Father, our King.” Parents want the pray for a child: material needs. This is the foundation very best for their children, but they, like all upon which its entire spiritual edifce rests. earthly beings, are limited in their ability to She prayed to G-d, weeping profusely. And she Maimonides defnes the precept of prayer thus: resolve every challenge. The king, on the other vowed a vow, and said: “O L-rd of Hosts… If …That every day a person should pray and hand, is all-knowing and all-powerful. He can You will give Your maidservant a child, I shall beseech, speaking the praises of G-d and then resolve any diffculty. But unless we are directly dedicate him to G-d all the days of his life…” Eli, asking for the needs which he requires with connected to him, he doesn’t necessarily want the High Priest at Shiloh, watched as she prayed entreaty and supplication; after which he offers to help us. Since G-d is both our Father and our profusely before G-d… Only her lips moved; her praise and thanks to G-d for the good that He King, however, He defnitely wants to help us voice was not heard. has bestowed upon him… and is also able to resolve every issue we face. Eli thought her a drunkard. And he said to her: The centrality of “asking for one’s needs” to All parents know how frustrating it is to watch a “How long shall you be drunken?! Put away prayer is also emphasized in the manner by child grapple with issues that we cannot resolve. your wine!” Chanah replied: “No, my lord… I which Maimonides traces the biblical origins When our children are small, we can fx most of have drunk neither wine nor strong drink. I have of this mitzvah. “It is a positive commandment,” their problems, but as they grow older they face poured out my soul before the face of G-d…” he writes, “to pray each day, as it is written: ‘And challenges that may be beyond our abilities. It Eli accepted her answer and blessed her that you shall serve the L-rd your G-d.’ We have it is at this stage that our children begin to learn G-d should grant her request. That year, Chanah by tradition that this ‘service’ is prayer, as it is that they can no longer rely solely on us and gave birth to a son, whom she named Samuel written: ‘…to serve Him with all your heart’; said they start to turn directly to their heavenly (“asked from G-d”). After weaning him, she our sages: ‘What is the service of the heart? This Father and King. fulflled her vow to dedicate him to the service is prayer.’” of G-d by bringing him to Shiloh, where he was Rain is a heavenly gift that only G-d can provide. raised by Eli and the priests. Samuel grew up to The obvious question that arises is: Why does Rabbi Akiva’s simple but unique prayer formula become one of the greatest prophets of Israel. Maimonides quote the frst verse (“And you took into consideration that G-d is both our shall serve the L-rd your G-d”—Exodus 23:25) if, Father who always wants to help us, and the The “Prayer of Chanah,” as this reading is called, in any case, it is necessary to quote the second all-powerful King who is able to grant us any is one of the fundamental biblical sources for verse (“To serve Him with all your heart”— request. Because he acknowledged this dual the concept of prayer, and many of the laws Deuteronomy 11:13) to establish that the relationship, his prayer was answered and the governing prayer are derived from it. Indeed, “service” of which the Torah speaks is the service drought ceased. the dialogue between Eli and Chanah touches of prayer? Why not simply attribute the source on the very essence of prayer in general, and of of prayer to the second verse, which contains During the High Holiday season, let’s keep prayer on Rosh HaShanah in particular. both the imperative to serve G-d as well as the in mind that G-d has both the desire and allusion to the nature of this service? wherewithal to help us. All we need to do is ask. The Paradox The concept of praying to G-d, as it is presented The answer is to be found in the second half of in the Torah and expounded upon in the writings ******** the verse from Exodus. The full verse reads: “And of our sages, seems to contain an inherent you shall serve the L-rd your G-d, and He will inconsistency. bless your bread and your water.” Maimonides Chana’s Prayer wishes to stress that this verse, not the one that On the one hand, prayer is described as the speaks of serving G-d “with all your heart,” is to love the L-rd your G-d and to serve soul’s communion with its Creator, its island of the primary source for the concept of prayer. For Him with all your hearts and with all heaven in an otherwise earth-bound day. your souls prayer cannot be defned only as an outpouring … of the heart of man in his quest to cleave to his Deuteronomy 11:13 “The pious would meditate for an hour,” say our sages, “and only then would they pray.” “They Creator. It is this, too, but frst and foremost it is What is the “service of the heart”? This is prayer would seclude themselves and focus their minds man turning to G-d for his daily bread and water. Sifri, ibid. until they had totally divested themselves of In the words of another great Halachist, “The the physical and had reached a supremacy of root of this mitzvah… is that [man] request from The haftarah (reading from the Prophets) for the spirit of reason, so that they attained a state G-d, in whose hands lie power and providership, the frst day of Rosh HaShanah tells the story of close to that of prophecy.” They “bound their all his needs.” Chanah, the mother of the prophet Samuel. souls to the Master Of All, in an overpowering But are not these two aspects of prayer state of awe and love and true attachment.” The “Prayer of Chanah,” as this reading is called, incompatible, even contradictory? Would 22 Inspiration, Insights & Ideas Bringing Torah lessons to LIFE! one who has “totally divested himself of the our physical lives may serve as a “dwelling in physical” sincerely “ask for the needs which the lower realms” that houses G-d’s presence in Halacha of The Week By Rabbi Dov Schochet he requires with entreaty and supplication”? our world. Would one who has “attained a state close to And Rosh HaShanah—the day in which we Erev Rosh Hashana that of prophecy” and “of awe and love and true Sunday, Elul 29, September 9 attachment” to G-d, have bread and water on his crown G-d our king—is the most opportune time mind? to approach Him with our material needs and No Tachnun is said Erev Rosh Hashana, but it is wants. Indeed, one who considers it “unbecoming” said in the morning Selichos. The paradox of prayer is magnifed a to entreat G-d for his physical needs on Rosh thousandfold when it comes to the prayers of HaShanah rejects a most fundamental aspect No Shofar is sounded in order to differentiate Rosh HaShanah. On Rosh HaShanah, we are not of the divine sovereignty. Crowning G-d king between the obligatory blowing of Shofar on only standing before G-d; we are crowning Him means accepting Him as sovereign in all areas Rosh Hashana and the customary blowing in king, pledging to Him the total abnegation of of our lives, including—and primarily—our most Elul; also to confuse the Satan so he should our own self and its desires to His will. What mundane needs and requirements. It means think Rosh Hashana has passed. place is there on this day for the very notion of acknowledging our utter dependence upon personal need? And yet, a glance at the Rosh Him not only for our spiritual nurture, but for After davening we do “Hatoras Nedorim” HaShanah prayerbook shows that it abounds the piece of bread that sustains our physical (annulment of vows). Although it is permissible with requests for life, health and sustenance for existence. It means dedicating ourselves not to do this in front of three people, it is preferable the coming year. only to our soul’s quest for connection with Him, to do in front of 10 (a Minyan). If one does not but also—and primarily—to fulflling His desire understand Hebrew, it should be said in English. A Home on Earth for a home on physical earth. It is proper for men to immerse in a on G-d created the world, say our sages, because Erev Rosh Hashana. “He desired a dwelling in the lower realms.” An Accusation of Drunkenness The “lower realms” is our physical world, lowly Therein lies the deeper signifcance of Chana’s We get dressed up in honor of Rosh Hashana, because of its spiritual distance from its source, prayer and the exchange between Eli the High being certain that Hashem will bless all of us its illusion of self-suffciency, its almost total Priest and Chanah, the woman who teaches us with a good and sweet year. blackout of anything transcendent and divine. how to pray on Rosh HaShanah—and on every But it is here that G-d wished to make His home, day of the year. Candlelighting time is 7:13 p.m. (single girls desiring that this “lower realm” be made to light one candle.) house and express His truth. Eli’s accusation to Chanah of “drunkenness” can also be understood as a critique of what he The two Brochos are: L’Hadlik Ner Shel Yom Seen in this light, our needs are not personal saw as excessive indulgence in the wants and Hazikaron followed by Shehechiyonu. needs, and our requirements are not selfsh desires of the material self. You are standing in requirements. the holiest place on earth—Eli was implying— Maariv the place where the divine presence has chosen It is customary to say some Tehillim before Thus the Torah describes our mission in life to dwell. Is this the place to ask for your personal Maariv. as comprised primarily of physical actions needs? And if you must ask for them, is this the Maariv begins with “Shir Hamaalos.” involving physical objects: to bind the tefllin— place to “pray profusely,” with such tenacity and leather boxes containing parchment scrolls—on passion? Througout the Aseres Y’mei Teshuvah (Ten Days one’s arm and head; to eat matzah on ; of Repentance) various insertions are added in to sound a ram’s horn on Rosh HaShanah; to You misunderstand me, replied Chanah. “I have the Shmoneh Esrei. Should one forget to say observe the laws that govern our business poured out my soul before the face of G-d.” I am any of these, the Shmoneh Esrei is not repeated dealings, family life, diet and dress. Indeed, not merely asking for a son; I am asking for a with the exception of “Hamelech Hakadosh.” virtually every material resource on earth and son so that I might “dedicate him to G-d all the Then, the following rules apply: If one realizes every organ and limb of the human body has its days of his life.” immediately (within the time it takes to say prescribed mitzvah—G-d’s way of establishing Our sages tell us that Samuel was conceived the three words “Shalom Olecho Rebbe”) he how it can be made to be the instrument of His can immediately correct himself by saying will. on Rosh HaShanah. G-d’s fulfllment of Chanah’s prayer on this day encourages us to indeed “Hamelech Haka-dosh.” If, however, one does Seen in this light, our needs are not personal avail ourselves of the awesome moment of not realize immediately, or has already begun needs, and our requirements are not selfsh G-d’s coronation to approach Him with requests to say the next Brocho, the Shmoneh Esrei must requirements. Yes, we are requesting food, for our everyday needs. For on this day, our be repeated. The same applies if the Shmoneh health and wealth; but we are requesting them “personal” needs and our desire to serve our Esrei has been completed. It then must be as a servant asking his master for the means to King are one and the same. repeated. This law applies for all of the Aseres better serve him. We ask for money to fulfll the Y’mei Teshuvah. mitzvah of charity; for strength to build a sukkah; After Maariv it is customary that we greet for food to keep body and soul together so that one other in the following way: To a man we 23 Inspiration, Insights & Ideas Bringing Torah lessons to LIFE! say, “L’Shona Tova Tikosev V’saichosaim.” To a It is proper not to sleep during the day of Rosh Tzom Gedalia woman we say, “L’Shona Tova Tikosaivi V’seicho- Hashana, but to occupy oneself with Tehillim Wednesday, Tishrei 3, September 12 seimie.”(For a good year you should be inscribed and Torah study. The fast begins at 5:52 a.m. If one intends to and sealed.) get up early to eat, he must have that intention Tashlich - After Mincha it is traditional to go to a before going to sleep. Otherwise, it is forbidden Following Hamotzi the Challah is dipped into river or lake in which there are fsh (to show that to eat. honey three times. At the beginning of the meal we should multiply like fsh) and say Tashlich. At (after eating the Hamotzi) we take a piece of the close of Tashlich we shake the corners of our All able men and women are obligated to fast. apple, dip it into honey, say “Borei P’ri Haetz” and Talis Katan. Those unable to go to Tashlich on Pregnant and nursing women are not obligated the “Y’hi Ratzon” and then eat it. It is customary Rosh Hashana may do so throughout the Aseres to fast. The Chazan adds “Aneinu” in Chazoras not to eat sour or bitter foods on Rosh Hashana. Y’mei Teshuvah. Hashatz, Slichos and “Avinu Malkeinu” are recited. The Torah is read. Only those fasting are When bentching, Ya’aleh V’yavo and the No preparations may be done for the second day permitted “Aliyos.” Horachamon are added. If one forgets to say before 8:05 p.m. Ya’aleh V’yavo during the night of Rosh Hashana, Mincha Before Shmoneh Esrei the Torah is read. he must repeat the bentching. However, by day Second Night Rosh Hashana Three people are called up, the third being Maftir. it is not repeated. Candle lighting time is not before 8:05 p.m. The In the Shmoneh Esrei all those that are fasting candles should be lit from a pre-existing fame. say “Aneinu” in the Brocho of Sh’ma Koleinu. If At the conclusion of bentching, (after saying The Brochos “L’Hadlik Ner Shel Yom Hazikaron” one forgets, the Shmoneh Esrei is not repeated. “Mimarom”) “Horach-amon Hu Yanchilaynu and “Shehechiyonu” should be said. Tachnun and “Avinu Malkeinu” are recited. The L’Yom Shekulo Tov” and “Horachamon Hu fast concludes at 7:52 pm Y’chadesh Oleinu Es Hashana Hazos L’Tova Maariv is the same as the frst night. V’livracha.” Throughout the Aseres Y’mei Teshuvah, “Avinu Kiddush - There are opinions that maintain that Malkeinu” is said during Shacharis and Mincha Shehechiyonu is not recited on the second day First Day Rosh Hashana (excluding Shabbos or when Tachnun is not of Rosh Hashana. It is therefore preferable to Monday, Tishrei 1 September 10 said). During the Aseres Y’mei Teshu-vah, “Shir have a new fruit present or wear a new garment Hamaalos” (Psalm 130) is added after Yishtabach at the time of candlelighting and Kiddush. Then, before Borchu. having the new fruit or garment in mind, one recites the Shehechiyonu. The Chabad custom You are standing this day, all of you As Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur are days of is to eat a K’zayis (1 oz.) of the fruit and make judgment, is not said. “Shir Shel Yom” and a Brocho Acharona only on the fruit (not on (Deut. 29:9) “L’Dovid Hashem Ori” are recited, followed by the wine). If one does not have a new fruit, “Atoh Horeisa,” “Vay’hi Binsoa,” “Hashem Hashem” Shehechiyonu is recited regardless. (3 times), “Ribono Shel Olam,” etc. You are standing - enduring and upright - Second Day Rosh Hashana and not the nations of the world. What is Two Sifrei Torah are taken out. Davening is the same as the frst day. Two Sifrei Torah are taken out. this likened to? A giant boulder that has After Kriyas Hatorah, we prepare ourselves for the blowing of the Shofar. The entire Maariv - All of the Aseres Y’mei Teshuva rolled down and imbedded itself in the congregation must listen to the Brochos and insertions are added. “Atoh Chonantonu” is said middle of the road. When a passerby who T’kiyas Shofar, keeping in mind to fulfll the as on all Motzei Shabbos and Yom Tov. If one mitzvah. “Boruch Hu Uvaruch Shemo” should should forget “Atoh Chonantonu,” the Shmoneh thinks he is strong and mighty tries to not be said. Being that the Brochos of Shofar Esrei need not be repeated. However, before any move it out of the way, the boulder ends apply even to the Shofar blowing during the work is done, one must say “Boruch Hamavdil Shmoneh Esrei, no talking is permitted until the Bein Kodesh L’Chol”. The same applies to those up rolling over and killing him. After all his end of the Shofar blowing at the conclusion of women who do not daven Maariv. efforts, the rock is still stuck in the middle Musaf (unless it pertains to the davening or the Shofar). It is forbidden to eat or drink before making or of the road! So do the nations of the world hearing Havdala on wine or on other permissible The Shofar is blown three times during the quiet try to oppress the Jews, but they endure beverages. No B’somim or candles are used Shmoneh Esrei and three times during Chazoras during this Havdala. eternally. Hashatz. If one is in the middle of Shmoneh Esrei while the Shofar is being sounded, he must Yom Tov ends at 8:03 p.m. stop and listen. () At the end of davening it is customary to blow an additional 30 Kolos.

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“lives a Jew who grew up in a traditional it any longer and burst out crying. ‘Master Stories with Soul Jewish home. But as he grew older, he began of the universe!’ he wept. ‘I know there is to associate with the local peasants. Slowly no greater sinner than I, but I also know he abandoned the Jewish path till he was that You are merciful and full of loving- It Once Happened virtually indistinguishable from the gentiles kindness. Heavenly Father, forgive me my he month of Elul was drawing to a and completely estranged from his roots. transgressions and I will sin no more. I wish close. Everyone was getting ready to return to You and live as a Jew. Please “Many years passed. The man left the accept my prayer and do not turn me away!’ Tfor Yom Tov, and the “scent” of the province where he was born and went to High Holidays was already in the air. The live in a totally non-Jewish environment. As “The man’s heartfelt repentance caused a marketplace was overflowing with all kinds time passed, he forgot everything about the great commotion in the celestial realms,” of merchandise and produce, including the Jewish way of life, its prayers and its customs. the Baal Shem Tov explained, “and his prayer special fruits that are traditionally eaten on Before he knew it 30 years had elapsed. ascended to the very Throne of Glory. In fact, Rosh Hashana like pomegranates. it was so powerful that it brought along with “Tonight,” the Baal Shem Tov revealed, “this The Jewish section of town was bustling it many other prayers that had been waiting Jew happened to be visiting a Jewish town hundreds of years to ascend. with activity as homes were swept from on business. As soon as he entered the top to bottom and new clothes were fitted village he could sense the commotion, and “When I sensed what was going on in the and sewn. At the same time it was serious this aroused his curiosity. When he asked man’s heart,” the Baal Shem Tov concluded, business, as residents prepared themselves a passer-by what was going on the man “I decided to wait for him to pray so I could spiritually for the coming year. More answered, ‘Everyone is getting ready for a join him. Tonight’s service was delayed so we attention was paid to praying with a minyan, holiday we call Rosh Hashana. According to could merit to pray with a true penitent...” refraining from gossip and in general, Jewish tradition, it is the day on which man improving behavior. was created and the whole world is judged.’ Inside the Baal Shem Tov’s study hall the “For some reason this explanation struck a final preparations before Rosh Hashana were chord in the heart of the assimilated Jew. also underway. Prayers were recited with Maybe it was the exclusionary ‘we’ that increased devotion, and all thoughts were emphasized the huge chasm that separated focused on returning to G-d in repentance. him from his brethren, or perhaps the mere One evening, a few days before Rosh Hashana, mention of the Day of Judgment. In any event, For You remember all that is forgotten the man’s soul was inexplicably awakened, the Baal Shem Tov’s disciples were getting (from our Rosh Hashana prayers) ready to pray the evening service. All that and he was flooded with memories of his was missing was the Baal Shem Tov himself, childhood. who had yet to arrive. At precisely the “As he wandered through the marketplace A famous Chasid once commented: G-d appointed hour the Baal Shem Tov entered he was suddenly stricken by the horrifying the study hall, but instead of opening his realization that he had exchanged a life rich remembers only those things that man prayer book he remaining standing, lost in in meaning for an empty existence. At that has forgotten, but ignores things that thought. moment he looked up, and was surprised he remembers. How? A person commits Of course, no one dared mention that it was to find himself standing outside the main time to pray. The minutes ticked by and still . By then it was almost dark, and a sin but later forgets about it. The sin people were arriving to pray the evening the Baal Shem Tov seemed distracted, as if doesn’t truly bother him, and he is able he were in another world. His holy face was service. to push it from his mind. G-d, however, suffused with intense emotion. However, the “The man was seized by an overwhelming Baal Shem Tov’s students were already used desire to join them, but he was also has not forgotten about the incident. On to such things. embarrassed by his non-Jewish appearance. the other hand, if a person commits a sin When the Baal Shem Tov suddenly roused In the end the urge to pray won out, and himself almost an hour later and opened his he went into the women’s section and hid but repents afterward, learning from his prayer book, his countenance was virtually behind the curtain. mistake and resolving not to repeat it, G-d shining with joy. That evening, the Baal “As the cantor chanted the words ‘And He “forgets” the matter completely. Shem Tov prayed with unusual intensity and atones for sin...’ a shudder passed through longing. It was obvious that something of the man’s body. How he wished to pray, very great magnitude had occurred. but the words were long forgotten. 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needs help,” says the 28-year old Chabad name who had lived near his childhood Recently In The News emissary, who was raised in Paris and has home in Béjaïa, Algeria. “A shell landed been serving the Ramat Gan community on their house during the Second World This 87 Year-Old Man for a year-and-a-half. “He was in distress. War, and everyone was killed besides for a Neighbors had called for emergency brother and sister, Loulous and Jaquelyn.” Thought His Entire Family assistance, but the responders were having Was Dead, Until He Met a a hard time communicating with him.” The rabbi could not believe his ears. His grandfather, Mordechai Aloush, was known Chabad Rabbi The rabbi hurried over to the address he was as Loulous in French. A phone call to his given and saw an elderly man crying in pain. mother revealed that Louis Fitoussi was With his help, the emergency responders indeed their long-lost relative. checked his blood pressure and sugar levels, and recommended that he be hospitalized. When the octogenarian learned of their After the man declined, and the rabbi was surprising connection, he could not stop left alone with the elderly patient. kissing his newly discovered first cousin twice removed. “I never knew I had any living Happy to speak in his native tongue, the man, relatives,” he mumbled softly over and over whose name is Louis Fitoussi, confided that to himself. he was all alone in the world, having spent most of his life working in the aerospace “Every night for the past few months, I industry in France. “I came to Israel two cried out to G-d, telling Him that there was years ago to be with my two sisters,” he no purpose for me to continue to live,” he explained, “but they both passed away one revealed. “I begged Him to take me. Now, He after another, and here I am alone, with no answered my prayer in a way I could have etired aerospace worker from France one in the world to care for me.” never imagined.” befriended by a young rabbi in Ramat RGan, Israel When the young rabbi offered to help his newfound friend to put on , the latter Rabbi Dovid Chaim Hilel Chemama eagerly agreed. It was his first time doing so responded to a message that Louis Fitoussi, in more than 70 years. 87, a recent immigrant to Israel from France, That you should enter into the covenant of needed help. “I came to Israel two years From then on, the rabbi made it his business ago to be with my two sisters,” explained to visit the elderly man every day. Each G-d and into His oath (Deut. 29:11) Fitoussi, “but they both passed away one visit included a warm hug, tefillin and after another, and here I am alone, with no friendly banter in French. Fitoussi referred The purpose of a covenant is to ensure that one in the world to care for me.” to Chemama, who also brought him his Rabbi Dovid Chaim Hilel Chemama medication and ran other errands for him, as the love and respect which exist between responded to a message that Louis Fitoussi, “an angel from heaven.” two parties continue. We learn this from 87, a recent immigrant to Israel from France, the way this ceremony was performed in needed help. “I came to Israel two years A month passed, and his physical condition ago to be with my two sisters,” explained improved, along with his emotional well- ancient times. The two parties would split Fitoussi, “but they both passed away one being. an animal in half and pass between the two after another, and here I am alone, with no sections (symbolizing that they, too, were one in the world to care for me.” One day, the rabbi’s mother called while he Statistically, the following story should was visiting Fitoussi. Upon hearing that her both halves of the same entity). Just as a never have happened. But happen it did in son was with an elderly man from France, she person has self-love, a love independent the summer of 2018. asked about his name. “Fitoussi?” she said of any outside force and not governed casually. “We actually have some relatives It was an ordinary morning in the Israeli with that name.” And the conversation ended. by logic and reason, so too should such a city of Ramat Gan. Rabbi Dovid Chaim Hilel love between the two parties continue and Chemama was making his rounds among “Do you know anyone with the name never cease. This is the eternal bond which the city’s merchants and business people, Aloush?” the rabbi asked Fitoussi, referring sharing Torah teachings and helping men to his mother’s family name. exists between G-d and the Jewish People. put on tefillin. The elderly man paused for a moment, and (Lubavitcher Rebbe) “Then I got a message from a friend that an then replied that he had cousins with that 87-year-old man who speaks only French 26 Get the Picture The full scoop on all the great events and classes around town

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CONSTRUCTION UPDATE

This week we continue to work to complete the foundation work with our shell contractor and JLK. The frst slab on grade was poured recently. Columns and walls ( approx. 5%) on the parking level were poured on 8/28.

Rough grading for the second slab on grade was also completed on 8/28. The plumber began the underground work for the second slab on grade on 8/29 and plans to have it completed by 9/6. Finish grading, form work, waterproofng, rebar placement and all inspections are scheduled to be completed by 9/20. The second slab on grade is set to pour on 9/21. Columns and walls will follow. Over the next three weeks we will also form and pour the pile caps in the northwest corner of the site. We will also be working on the foundations in Elevator #2 which are scheduled for completion 9/28. The recent rain and higher than normal tide caused water to food the pit. Although the full moon was beautiful this week, it also impacted fooding. All of these elements impacted the progress on Elevator #2 and delayed the waterproofng overall on this Project. The strategy now is for Holland Pump to bring an additional pump on site to try and dry out the hole.

If you have any questions regarding the construction process, please don’t hesitate to contact Maurice Egozi (786-280-1923), Mitch Feldman (786-556-5425) or Yankie Andrusier (347-723-2731).

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Vivre avec la paracha Techouva, Teflah et Tsedaka comporter d’une manière tout à fait nouvelle notre source de vie. dans l’avenir. L’homme décide de devenir «un Question de traduction être nouveau». Mais la Techouva signifie le La Tsedaka et la charité par le Rav Jonathan Sacks «retour» à sa nature originelle. Le mot hébreu pour charité n’est pas Tsedaka a traduction d’une langue à l’autre suppose mais ‘Hessed. Et à nouveau ces mots sont Sous jacent au concept de la Techouva est le que chacun des mots de l’une des langues antinomiques. ‘Hessed, la charité, signifie fait que le Juif est, dans son essence, bon. Des sera rendu exactement dans la seconde. que celui qui reçoit n’a aucun droit au don L désirs et des tentations peuvent l’empêcher et que le donateur n’a aucune obligation de Mais cela n’est pas toujours vrai ou possible momentanément d’être lui-même, d’être et tout particulièrement lorsqu’il s’agit d’idées donner. Il fait un don gratuit, mu par la bonté conforme à son essence. essentielles et uniques dans le Judaïsme. de son cœur. Son acte est une vertu plutôt Mais les actes négatifs qu’il accomplit qu’un devoir. Par contre, la Tsedaka signifie On risque alors de tomber dans l’erreur de n’appartiennent pas à sa véritable nature, pas «droiture» ou «justice». L’implication en est que traduire une idée juive par celle qui nous est plus qu’ils ne l’affectent. La Techouva est un le donateur s’en acquitte car c’est son devoir familière dans une autre culture alors qu’en retour au véritable moi. de le faire. Tout d’abord parce que tout dans le réalité elles sont dissemblables, voire opposées. monde appartient, en dernier ressort, à D.ieu. Alors que la repentance implique qu’il faille Les possessions de l’homme ne sont pas les C’est précisément le cas des trois mots qui renier le passé et tout recommencer, la siennes par droit, mais plutôt, elles lui ont été sont constamment dans notre esprit durant Techouva signifie que l’on revient à ses racines confiées par D.ieu et l’une des conditions de les Dix Jours de Techouva. Ces mots sont ceux en D.ieu et qu’on les laisse apparaître comme cette transaction est qu’il doit aider ceux qui de Techouva, Tefila et Tsedaka, en français : notre véritable personnalité. sont dans le besoin. repentance, prière et charité. C’est pour cette raison que si le Juste n’a aucune D’autre part, l’homme a le devoir de se conduire Le Rabbi nous explique avec insistance à quel raison de se repentir et que l’impie risque d’en vis-à-vis des autres comme il demande à D.ieu point ces concepts diffèrent selon la langue être incapable, la Techouva leur est accessible de Se conduire à son égard. Et tout comme nous dans laquelle ils sont rendus. à tous les deux. demandons à D.ieu Ses bénédictions alors qu’Il ne nous doit rien et n’en a aucune obligation, Le service des Dix Jours Les Justes, bien qu’ils n’aient jamais péché, ont ainsi sommes-nous liés par un acte de justice à Nous exprimons l’espoir qu’à Roch Hachana constamment l’aspiration à revenir à leur nature faire des dons à ceux qui nous sollicitent même D.ieu nous bénisse d’ «une année bonne et la plus profonde. Et les impies, aussi distants si nous ne leur sommes aucunement débiteurs. douce» à venir, une année fructueuse par les soient-ils de D.ieu, peuvent toujours revenir, De cette manière, nous sommes récompensés, enfants, la santé et la subsistance. car la Techouva ne nécessite pas de créer quoi mesure pour mesure. que ce soit de nouveau mais seulement de Mais il n’y a pas de limites au bien et à la redécouvrir le bon qui a toujours été présent Parce que nous avons donné gratuitement, bénédiction. Aussi, durant les Dix Jours de en eux. D.ieu nous donne gratuitement. Techouva qui séparent Roch Hachana de Yom Kippour, avons-nous l’opportunité, par notre La Tefla et la prière Cela s’applique tout particulièrement à la service, de faire en sorte que D.ieu nous accorde «Prière» en hébreu se dit Bakacha et non Tefila. Tsedaka donnée pour aider les institutions des bienfaits encore plus grands de «Sa main Encore une fois, ces termes sont opposés. d’étude de la Torah. Car tous ceux qui reçoivent pleine et généreuse». Bakacha signifie «prier, demander, supplier». l’éducation de ces institutions constituent la Mais Tefilah signifie «s’attacher». future fondation d’une maison en Israël et un En quoi consiste ce service ? C’est, comme nous futur guide pour la génération à venir. Voilà le disons dans nos prières, «la repentance, la Dans la Bakacha, la personne demande à D.ieu quel sera le produit de la Tsedaka et l’acte est prière et la charité» qui écartent le mal et de lui accorder, d’En Haut, ce dont elle a besoin. la mesure de sa récompense. apportent le bien. Mais les mots «repentance, C’est pourquoi, quand elle ne manque de rien prière et charité» sont erronés et conduisent à ou qu’elle ne désire pas de don d’En Haut, la Trois voies une fausse interprétation des idées de la vie Bakacha paraît inutile. Ce sont là les trois voies qui mènent à une religieuse qu’ils évoquent dans le Judaïsme et année «écrite et scellée» dans le bien. à l’extérieur. Mais par la Tefila, l’homme cherche à s’attacher à D.ieu. C’est un mouvement du bas, de l’homme, En revenant à son moi le plus intime En fait les différences sont cruciales. La vers le haut : il cherche à atteindre D.ieu. Et cela (Techouva), en s’attachant à D.ieu (Tefila) et Techouva n’est pas la repentance. La Tefila n’est convient à tout un chacun et en tous moments. en faisant des dons avec justice (Tsedaka), l’on pas la prière. Et la Tsedaka n’est pas la charité. transforme la promesse de Roch Hachana en un L’âme juive possède un lien avec D.ieu. Mais elle accomplissement opulent de Yom Kippour : une Techouva et repentance habite aussi un corps dont les préoccupations année de douceur et d’abondance. «Repentance» se dit en hébreu ‘Haratah et non avec le monde matériel risquent d’atténuer Techouvah. Non seulement ces termes ne sont ce lien. Il a donc besoin d’être constamment pas synonymes mais ils sont opposés. renforcé et réactualisé. C’est là la fonction de ‘Haratah implique le remord, le sentiment de la Tefila. Et elle est nécessaire pour chaque Juif, culpabilité pour le passé et l’intention de se car nous avons tous besoin de nous rattacher à 30 Latin Link Refexion Semanal

Parasha de la Semana La Plegaria Amidá de los Días hermano del Maharal de Praga] que cuando el jazan exclama: “HaMelej!” todos los ángeles de Reverencia acusadores escapan de una vez. Pueden ser comparados con villanos que secuestraron a Amidá para los días de reverencia es a alguien y lo llevaban por la ciudad real. diferente del servicio para los demás días Una vez que llegaron al mercado, el cautivo Lespeciales en el calendario judío: en forma, gritó: “¡Oh Rey!” y los bandidos le liberaron en las adiciones hejas al formato usual, en instantáneamente y huyeron. Así, somos melodía y hasta en el número de bendiciones capturados por el poder de la Inclinación hacia recitadas. el Mal, hasta que nos reunimos como uno en la Casa de nuestro D-os y le suplicamos a nuestro Durante todo el año, la Amidá de entre semana Rey por su ayuda para el rescate. Satanás huye consiste en dieciojo bendiciones [aparte de Arrepentimiento y hasta después del cierre del de inmediato. V’La-Malshinim, que fue agregada luego]. En servicio de Ne’ilah en Iom Kipur. Shabat y en Festivales, la Amidá se compone En relación con estas diferentes adiciones y de siete bendiciones - las primeras tres y las En Rosh Hashaná y Iom Kipur, el texto de la cambios: Algunos datan del período de los últimas tres son las mismas que durante el tercera bendición [“Eres santo”] es alargado Hombres de la Gran Asamblea que fueron servicio celebrado entre semana, mientras la para incluir párrafos que contienen peticiones responsables de fjar el orden de la Amidá, del medio hace referencia a lo festivo de ese día y súplicas para que el dominio de D-os se haga mientras otros son herencia de los más grandes [“Quien santifca los Shabat” en Shabat y “Quien evidente para toda la humanidad, que el honor de nuestros Sabios, quienes saben cómo santifca a Israel y a las temporadas festivas” en de Israel como siervos escogidos de D-os sea aproximarse a su Creador en el Día del Juicio, Festivales]. más valorado, que Jerusalén y los justos reciban cómo despertarle al hombre temor al Cielo y alegría, que la iniquidad termine en el mundo, y hacer que tiemble ante el juicio Divino. La Amidá global de cada uno de los Festivales que la luz del Mashiaj sea revelada. es idéntica y el nombre del Festival específco La mayoría de los cambios realizados en el es insertado en el lugar correspondiente. Así, En la frase fnal de la cuarta bendición, que se formato de la Amiriah se dan en el Musaf de usamos el mismo formato para los párrafos refere a la santidad del día, el texto usado en Rosh Hashaná, el cual es ampliado para incluir Va-Titen Lanu - [“Y nos diste”] y para Ia’aleh los Festivales que contiene una súplica para la secciones sobre tres temas: maljuiot, zijronot, y v’Iavo [“que se eleven y vengan”], agregando paz en Israel y una referencia a la santidad de la shofarot- soberanía Divina, providencia Divina y una referencia a Pesaj, , o Sucot cuando nación, es reemplazada en Rosh Hashaná y Iom revelación Divina, que se describen abajo. corresponde. Lo mismo sucede con la Amidá Kipur con una plegaria para la manifestación de de Musaf. El formato es consistente y el único la soberanía de D-os sobre el mundo, Israel, y cambio hejo es la referencia al sacrifcio de cada toda la humanidad. Festival. En la mayoría de las comunidades sefarditas En Rosh Hashaná, sin embargo, se hacen y en muchas comunidades azquenitas, piutim numerosos cambios: [poemas litúrgicos] son agregados a la repetición de la Amidá por parte del jazan. La plegaria En las primeras dos bendiciones, se hacen dos Avinu Malkenu [“nuestro Padre, nuestro Rey”] es Clases y Eventos inserciones: “Recuérdanos de por vida” [Zojrenu] recitada luego de Amidá excepto cuando Rosh Clases en Espanol y “Quién es como Tú” [Mi Kamoja]. Hashaná o Iom Kipur caiga en Shabat cuando Porcion Semanal no se dice en las sinagogas azquenitas. En casi Rabbi Shea Rubinstein En las últimas dos bendiciones, se hacen todas las comunidades, se acostumbra recitar el Lunes 8:45 pm - 9:45 pm otras dos inserciones: “E inscribe para una Salmo 130 antes de Bareju de Shajaris. Analisis de distintos temas basados en la Perasha buena vida” [U’j’sov] y “En el libro de la vida” Rabbi Shlomi Halsband [B’Sefer Jaim]. Este formato es seguido a partir El jazan entona los cantos y melodías Miercoles 8:30 - 10:00 pm de Rosh Hashaná, durante los Diez Días de tradicionales de Rosh Hashaná y reza por más Domingo 8:30 - 10:00 pm Arrepentimiento y hasta Ne’ilah de Iom Kipur tiempo que lo que se acostumbra en otras cuando la palabra va-jasom -”sello” - reemplaza ocasiones. En las comunidades azquenitas, la (Para Mujeres) la palabra u’j’sov - “escribir.” costumbre es que el jazan que reza el servicio Sra. Vivian Perez de Shajaris empiece a cantar Ha-Melej [“el Rey”] Martes 1:15 pm - 2:50 pm El formato de la tercera bendición de la Amidá suavemente y suba su voz gradualmente de Miércoles: 1:15pm - 2:50 pm Jueves: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm es modifcado, y la frase “el santo Rey” reemplaza manera que sea oída con trepidación y temor. 198 Park Dr. Bal Harbour a “el santo D-os.” Este formato es seguido a Por favor llamar al 305.213.3202 partir de Rosh Hashaná, durante los Diez Días de Leemos en Se fer ha-Jaim [escrito por el para confrmar 31 In A Woman’s World Issues of relevance to the Jewish Woman

WEEKLY CLASSES Women’s Mikvah: Monday Please call Mrs. Devorah Failer for an Women’s Study Group Rebbetzin Chani Lipskar 8:30 - 10:00 pm appointment: 305-866 1492 or At the home of: No Class this week - Rosh Hashana 305-323-2410 Please Note: Shabbos & Yom Tov visits must be Prepaid Tuesday Prayer Class RebbetzinNo Classes Chani Lipskar - Rosh Hashana 9:15 - 10:15 am 1111 Kane Concourse Suite 618 The Shul Sisterhood Tanya Class In Spanish Mrs. Vivian Perez 1:15 - 2:50 pm

198 Park Drive, Bal Harbour Village Who we are... Wednesday The Shul Sisterhood organizes all of The Shul’s programming Morning Torah Class Rebbetzin Chani Lipskar 10:00 - 11:00 am and classes geared toward women in the community. Our The weekly portion - Women’s Perspective objective is to bring women of all ages and backgrounds Haime Library together to learn, laugh, experience, and rejuvenate their mind, Tanya Class in English Mrs. Vivian Perez 1:15 - 2:50 pm body and soul. Meet new friends, 198 Park Drive, Bal Harbour Village relax and get inspired! Thursday If you would like to be a part of The Shul Sisterhood, Women’s Tanya Class – Spanish – Mrs. Vivian Perez please call 305. 868.1411 Call Vivian for details – 305.213.3202

CHOCOLATE HONEY CUPCAKES PREPARATION By Jamie Geller Line a muffn tin. Preheat oven to 350°F. INGREDIENTS ¼ cup vegan butter In the bowl of a mixer, beat butter and honey together until ½ cup honey light and fuffy. Add egg, almond milk, melted chocolate, and 1 egg vanilla. Beat for another minute. ⅓ cup almond milk 3 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted Add four, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix until just 2 teaspoons vanilla extract combined. 1 cup all-purpose four 3 tablespoons cocoa powder Spread dough in prepared pan and bake at 350°F until a ¾ teaspoon baking soda toothpick inserted comes out clean, about 15 to 20 minutes. Big pinch kosher or sea salt Cool completely. Garnish: powdered sugar, Chocolate-Honey Ganache Glaze Serve with powdered sugar or Chocolate Honey Glaze.

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Contacts at The Shul 305.868.1411 Rabbi Rabbi Sholom Lipskar Ext 311 Associate Rabbi Rabbi Zalman Lipskar Ext 345 Rabbi’s Executive Assistant Ms. Lydia Hasson Ext 311 Rebbetzin Rebbetzin Chani Lipskar 305.992.8363 JLAC / Adult Ed/ Singles Rabbi Shea Rubinstein Ext 342 CYS College / Kolel Rabbi Dov Schochet 305.790.8294 Accounting Mrs. Geri Kelly Ext 341 Controller Mrs. Janice Barney Ext 318 Offce Manager Mrs. Teddy Sable Ext 313 Events / Offce Assistant Ms. Milena Liascovitz Ext 328 Director of Events and Marketing Mrs Devorah Leah Andrusier Ext 339 Shul Gaboim Youth Director Rabbi Shaykee Farkash Ext 329 Mr. Andrew Roth Operations / Maintenance Rabbi Shlomi Katan Ext 319 Reception / Accounts Payable Mrs. Mindy Natoli Ext 0 Mr. David Portnoy Mikvah Mrs. Devorah Failer 305.323.2410 Rabbi Henry Eichler Pre-School Director Mrs. Chana Lipskar Ext 325 Mr. Ettai Einhorn Sephardic Minyan Chazan Shimshon Tzubeli 305.865.4205 Mr. David Ben-Arie Hebrew School / Editor Mrs. Aurit Katan 786.382.9006 Mr. Seth Salver Hashkama Minyan Mr. Lazer Milstein 305.349.3040 Mashgiach Mr. Mordechai Olesky 786.262.9115 Board of Trustees Foundation Trustees Ambassador Isaac Gilinski - Chairman Alberto Kamhazi Albert Pollans - President Simon Falic Shmuel Katz M.D. Jaime Gilinski Sidney Feltenstein Leo Kryss David Lichter Matias Garfunkel Rabbi Sholom D. Lipskar Rabbi Sholom D. Lipskar Jaime Gilinski Lazer Milstein Monroe Milstein - Treasurer Max Gilinski Michael Perez Saul Gilinski Ryan Shapiro Board of Directors Sam Greenberg Claudio Stivelman Steven M. Dunn - President Jerrod M. Levine Abel Holtz Morris Tabacinic Mitchell Feldman - Vice President Rabbi Sholom D. Lipskar Mike Izak Rabbi Zalman Lipskar VP Development Alexander Matz Eric P. Stein - Treasurer Lazer Milstein Joel Baum - Associate Treasurer Ezzy Rappaport Executive Committee Steven M. Dunn - Chair Evelyn Katz Dovid Duchman - Secretary Eliott Rimon Carolyn Baumel Brian Roller Devorah Leah Andrusier Rebbetzin Chani Lipskar Max Benoliel Seth Salver Janice Barney Rabbi Sholom D. Lipskar Eli Dominitz Daniel Shapiro Joel Baum Rabbi Zalman Lipskar Boruch Duchman Ryan Shapiro Maurice Egozi Orit Osman Velvel Freedman Michael Tabacinic Henry Eichler Marc Sheridan Eli Freund David Wolf Mitchell Feldman Daniel Sragowicz Bruce Gelb Jose Yankelevitch Daniel Gielchinsky Cynthia Stein Ighal Goldfarb J. Givner Eric P. Stein Sam Greenwald 37 Daily Study A complete guide to all classes and courses offered at The Shul

DAILY CLASSES SUNDAY MONDAY

The ’ Maamorim 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 Torah Portion 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: No Class This week PHL-322 PHL-510 Rabbi S. Rubinstien Community (Men) 8:00 - 9:30 pm (Monday & Thursday) LAW-154 Shul Rabbis & Kolel

TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY

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 Torah Portion Class Chassidic Discourses (Men & Women) Senior Torah Academy (Men & Women) (Spanish) 1:15 pm - 2:50 pm 11:30 - 12:30 pm 12:00 - 1:00 pm TXT-110 Mrs. Vivian Perez PHL-320 PHL-501 Rabbi Sholom D. Lipskar TXT-120 Rabbi Dov Schochet 198 Park Drive, Bal Harbour Village or Rabbi Zalman Lipskar (Main Sanctuary) Book of Judges - Years 2780 -2835 Tanya Class - English 1:15 - 2:50 pm Women’s Tanya Class (Spanish) PHL-120 Mrs. Vivian Perez 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 198 Park Drive, Bal Harbour Village PHL-320 Mrs. Vivian Perez Spanish Kolel - Chassidus Call Vivian for details - 305.213.3202 8:00 - 10:00 pm PHL-301 Rabbi Shlomo Haltzband

NUMERIC CODES INDICATE ALL CLASSES LOCATED CYS COLLEGE COURSES AT THE SHUL VISIT WWW.CYSCOLLEGE.ORG UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

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