MIKVEH ISRAEL RECORD 28 Tammuz 5773 Shabbat Matot Mas'e - Shimu July 5-6, 2013 Shabbat Koran /Rosh Hodesh SHABBAT SERVICES ANNOUNCEMENTSPARASHA ThisIn this Shabbat, week's double Shabbat parashah, Noah, G- dSaturday, tells Moses October the laws 20,of vows. 2012, If awe person will welcomemade a vow back to to Candle Lighting Friday Night 8:15 PM KKMIG-d, the Prof. person James is required Kaddurie to carry (Kugel). out the Prof.vow. However,Kaddurie in will certain deliver circumstances a lecture, a "Ifather Just or Friday Evening Services 7:15 PM Gothusband a Calendar can annul from the vows My Synagogue of a daughter- andor wife. It's Wrong!" Please join us for what Shabbat Morning Service 9:00 A.M shouldG-d directed be a Moses very interesting to attack the discussion! Midianites, after which he would die. At Moses' direction, a Shabbat Afternoon : thousand men from each tribe attacked Midian and slew every man, including five kings of Torah Class 6:45 P.M. Midian and the prophet Balaam. The people burned the Midianite towns, took the Midianite Service 7:45 P.M. women and children captive, seized all their beasts and wealth as spoils of war. Moses became Shabbat Ends: 9:15 P.M. angry with the army's commanders for sparing the women, as they were the ones who had induced the people to trespass against G-d in the sin of Peor. The tribes of Reuben and Gad, who owned many cattle, noted that the land on the east side of the Jordan River suited cattle, and they asked that those lands be given to them. Moses BIRTHDAY WISHES: compared their position to that of the scouts who surveyed the land and then turned the minds of the people against invading. They replied that they would build east of the Jordan and leave their children there, but then serve as troops with their brethen until the land was conquered

Mrs. Ellen Liss and not seek a share of the land west of the Jordan. Moses said that if they would do this then this land would be theirs. So Moses assigned the tribes of Gad, Reuben, and half the tribe of Rise Newman, Esq. Manasseh lands on the east side of the Jordan. Mrs. Dalia Gabbay The Torah then recounts all the journeys of the people from the land of Egypt to the Jordan Ms. Carol Marchand river. G-d told Moses to direct the people that when they crossed the Jordan into Canaan, they If we have missed your special date, were to destroy all the idols and take possession of the land. They were to apportion the land by please call the office. lottery. (The tribe of Reuben, the tribe of Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh had received their portions across the Jordan.) The boundaries of the land of Israel were given. REFUAH SHELEMAH TO: G-d told Moses to assign the Levi'im 48 towns in which to dwell, of which 6 were to be cities of refuge. The cities of refuge were to serve as places to which a person who had killed Dr. George Ehrlich unintentionally could flee. A murderer was to be put to death. An inadvertent killer was to Mrs. Sonia Schwartz remain in the city of refuge to which he fled until the death of the high priest, after which he Mrs. Gilda Silver could return to his land. If the inadvertent killer ever left the city of refuge before that, there Ms. Victoria Rosin would be no protection against an avenger killing him. Mrs. Nancy Shomer Kinsmen of Zelophehad, of the tribe of Manasseh who had died without a male heir, appealed to Mrs. Becky Fralin Moses regarding Zelophehad's daughters, to whom G-d had commanded Moses to assign land. Mrs. Sarah Fullstone, ne Leibo The kinsmen expressed the concern that if Zelophehad's daughters married men from another tribe, their land would be cut off from Manasseh's ancestral portion and be added to the portion Phone calls and cards to wish someone a of the husbands' tribe. As commanded by G-d, Moses instructed that the daughters of Zelophehad could marry only men from their father's tribe, so that no inheritance would pass Refuah Shelemah are appreciated. from one tribe to another and this would apply to other daughters who inherited as well.

Parashat Matot Mas'e has 112 verses THANK YOU Haftarat (Shimu) has 21 verses Sefer HaHinukh: Parashat Matot Mas'e (Shimu) contains 2 Mitzvot.

This week's Haftarah is from Jeremiah and will be read by Ken Cohen, Esq.. To Mr. Israel Roizman for the beautiful FROM THE floral arrangement at the Hekhal. By Rabbi Albert E. Gabbai To Hon. Harry Schwartz for dedicating our Kiddush on Shabbat in memory of Why do we recite VeAtah Kadosh after the reading of Ekhah in the evening of his wife, Mrs. Judith Schwartz. Tish'a Be'Ab? There is a custom not to eat meat from Rosh Hodesh Ab until the 10th of Ab (the day after TBA.) The reason is that the Talmud says, "...from the beginning

of the month of Ab we diminish happiness." Eating one's full (meat) is a sign of MAZAL TOB! THANK YOU happiness. That is why in order to diminish the happiness we follow this custom. Some start from the day after Rosh Hodesh and still others do it only ToTo Mr.Mr. IsraelEli and Roizman Mrs. Tsofia for the Gabay beautiful on the in the Shabua SheHal Bo (the week of TBA itself). floralbirth ofarrangement their granddaughter, at the Hekhal Hallel. It is our custom not to read the Shirat Hayam (Song of the Sea) in the morning Shira on June 18th in Israel. Hallel is the of TBA. Instead we read Ha'azinu. That poem from the Torah recalls the daughter of Inbar and Avi Sade. Mikveh Israel Record 1 unfaithfulness of the Children of Israel as they move away from the path of the

Torah. It is obvious why this Minhag has been instituted since the Shira is an expression of happiness and Ha'azinu is a reproach. However,Continued we have on to p. note 2 that at the end of Ha'azinu it contains hope that we will return to the path assigned to us in faithfulness to G-d.

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FROM THE RABBI (cont.) TOURS OF THE CEMETERY AT 8TH & SPRUCE STS. of the Torah. It is obvious why this Minhag has been instituted since the Shira is an expression of happiness and Ha'azinu is a Mr. Jordan Peiper is now conducting tours reproach. However, we have to note that at the end of Ha'azinu it at the cemetery at 8th & Spruce Streets. contains hope that we will return to the path assigned to us in He is on-site and will be available Tuesday faithfulness to G-d. through Friday and Sundays from 10:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. The cemetery will be Our custom is not to recite the Kaddish Titkabbal on the eve of closed on Tuesday, July 16th in observance TBA and in the morning. On Minha, it is the time for consolation. of Tisha Be'Ab. The last day will be As mourners, since we have been uttering dirges, we cannot ask G- Thursday, August 8th. Please spread the d to "accept" such horrible expressions. However, in Minha we ask word --this is a wonderful opportunity for Him to accept our prayers of consolations. people to visit. The Kedusha of TBA morning is the same text as in the Ashkenazi ______liturgy used during regular days. WEEKDAY SERVICES It is our custom that at the end of the evening service of TBA, we Daily morning services: (M-F) 7:15 A.M. announce the number of years since the destruction of Jerusalem, Sundays and Holiday: 8:15 A.M the Bet Hamikdash and the exile from the land of Israel. It should be noted that we count from the year 68 of the Common Era and Please check your schedule and fit into it not 70 as others count. This is due to a different calculation of the one morning a week, one week a month, calendar and consideration of when the calamity started. twice a month, whatever you can, to attend morning minyan. Go online to our ROSH HODESH SERVICES website and sign up. We need you! Services for Rosh Hodesh Ab will be held on Monday July 8 at 7:15

A.M. Please join us for services. MATCHING GIFTS RABBI GABBAI TO READ MOSES SEIXAS Did you know that you can double or even triple your donations to Congregation LETTER AT TOURO SYNAGOGUE Mikveh Israel?! Many employers sponsor Rabbi Albert Gabbai has been invited to read the Moses Seixas matching gift programs that match letter at the George Washington Letter Reading on August 18, charitable contributions made by their 2013 at Touro Synagogue in Rhode Island. This year is the 250th employees. Some companies may even anniversary of the dedication of Touro Synagogue. The keynote match gifts made by retirees, spouses, and address will be given by United States Supreme Court Justice board members. Speak with a Elena Kagen. representative at your company and see if religious organizations are eligible to ADULT LEARNING CLASSES: receive matching gift funds. If your gift is Rabbi Albert Gabbai's Adult Education Rabbi's class has adjourned eligible, simply request a matching gift for the summer. Please watch for information on our fall semester. form from your employer, and send it, completed and signed, along with your donation to Congregation Mikveh Israel. LEGACY

Thank you Parnas Emeritus Leon L. Levy for Keep the sacred legacy for the future: participating in a Matching Gift program. Remember Congregation Mikveh Israel in your will.

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There are many wonderful activities Joshua son of Perahyah used to say, get yourself for your studies both a teacher and a fellow student . He also said, in your and events judgement of others, give them the benefit of the doubt. at Congregation Mikveh Israel. Perke Abbot 1:6

COME ON OUT AND JOIN US. SHOP IN OUR GIFT SHOP EVERYONE IS WELCOME! The Gift Shop has wonderful items for the house, for you, for everyone! Come in and browse! DIFFERENT WAYS TO PAY YOUR BILLS There is a large selection of wine, honey and beautiful jewelry. The prices are very competitive. Please call the office, 215-922-5446, Congregation Mikveh Israel now offers additional ways for an appointment to shop or stop in during business hours. for members and guests to make donations and payments. Your options are: GOOD WISHES

 Pay by check, cash or money order mailed or hand delivered to the office. Our good wishes for continued good health to our dear friend,  Pay by credit card online through PayPay-there is a Mrs. Lillian Tonkin . If you would like to call Mrs. Tonkin, she can be Donate button on the home page of our website reached at 215-564-0859. She would love to hear from you. (www.mikvehisrael.org) which will take you to PayPal's website where you can enter your credit MARK WOLFSON’S MIKVEH ISRAEL card information safely and securely.  Pay by electronic fund transfer-Congregation BLOG Mikveh Israel now offers the opportunity to make an Mr. Mark Wolfson has started an interesting blog called Mikveh electronic funds transfer through IPN. This can be a one -time payment/donation or a recurring Israel History. In it he explores the people and events in the history payment/donation. There is no cost to you to use it. of Congregation Mikveh Israel. You can see it at: ToCONTACT take advantage of US this option please go here and www.mikvehisraelhistory.com. click on "Pay by IPN". If youWe have are any delighted questions to or commentsshare news regarding of all the above,happy please occasions, contact Lea accomplishments Alvo-Sadiky, Executive ERUV Director,and events at [email protected] of our congregants. or by calling Email 215-922 - 5446.your information by Wednesday The Eruv in Philadelphia spans the area between both rivers and goes from Washington Avenue to Poplar Street. Unless further afternoon to our email address: CONTACT US notification is received, the Eruv is up on Shabbat. [email protected] and we will We are delighted to share news of all happy A contribution to help maintain the Eruv may be made online at publish your news. Thanks! occasions, accomplishments and events of our CenterCityEruv. org. congregants. Email your information by WednesdayYou may afternoonalso reach to the our Office email address:at 215- CONTRIBUTION CARDS [email protected], Monday- and Thursday we will frompublish your9:00 news. a.m. Thanks! to 5:00 p.m. and Friday from Call the office to send out a contribution card for a Simha, such You9:00 may a.m. also to reach 3:00 the p.m. Office with at any 215 -922-5446, as a birthday, birth, anniversary, graduation, Bar or Bat Mondayquestions- Thursday or check from out 9:00 our a.m. website to 5:00 p.m. Mitzvah, Berit Milah, for condolence or for any other event or andwww.mikvehisrael.org Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. with any occasion. The cost is $10 for a personalized message. questions or check out our website www.mikvehisrael.org

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TISH'APASSOVER BE'AB SCHEDULE 5773 JUNIOR CONGREGATION Our next Junior Congregation will be held Friday, Shabbat eve, March 29-Service 7:00 PM Saturday, Shabbat Debarim (Hazzon) July Saturday, Shabbat Pessah 3rd Day Service 9:00 AM 13, 2013, promptly at 10:30 A.M. Haftarah: Dr. Georges Buzaglo Charles Garson will lead the session. We Sunday, March 31 - eve of 7th Day Service 7:00 PM encourage all children ages 5+ to join. The Monday, April 1, 7th Day Service 9:00 AM Junior Congregation meets in our library, Haftarah: Prof. Steve Friedell across the hall from the children's playroom, Monday evening, April 1 eve of 8th Day service 7:00 PM which will also have supervision during the Tuesday, April 2 8th Day service 9:00 AM service. Concluding service 7:00PM If you would like to be added to a separate mailing Please note concerningPLEASE the JOIN Meals US: Priority will be given in list for KKMI parents, please let the office know. seating and serving to those who made prior reservations. Please understand that as we mustMONDAY order food from a caterer ahead of time, we cannot guarantee space to those who have not reserved. KOLORES GALLERY @ KKMI JULY 15, 2013 9 AB 5773 9:00 P.M. A Doorway to the Sephardi For our beautiful and moving candlelight service Neshamah TUESDAY Contemporary Art JULY 16, 2013 10 AB 5773 ~ Is Now Officially Open! ~ 7:00 A.M. Morning service July Art Classes now forming for 7:00 P.M. Concluding service children 4 - 7 years old On-site parking available EVERYONE IS WELCOME For Gallery Schedule and Information, please contact: THOUGHTS ON PRAYER: Liliana “LIFE” Ines-Friesel E. by Daniel C. Cohen, Esq. 609.304.4005 The Prayer for the Government (Prayerbook p. 204) as read at Mikveh Israel [email protected] (but not as printed in our books) denies the divine right of kings and hereditary princes. More appropriately for a republican form of government, it describes G-d as "giving deliverance unto nations and understanding unto their leaders." Four operative clauses follow. The first two (somewhat repetitively) ask that G-d will "bless, preserve, guard and assist" the elected officials and that He (again) preserve them and grant them protection from harm. The third request seeks merciful treatment for Jews. (Even an elected government can treat Jews badly.) The fourth prayer is for Messianic redemption (as a hedge against an ineffective third?)

The Jewish texts study group that Dan Cohen has been leading for thirty years is now meeting at KKMI. Anyone interested is invited to join. The next Daniel Elazar Ashkenazi, Laurence session is July 15 and runs from 12:30 to 2:00. The following is the schedule Salzmann & into September: July 15 and 29, August 12 and 26, September 9 and 23 (in Liliana "LIFE" Ines-Friesel (Elkouss) the Succah). Anyone interested in participating should call the office at Works on Display 215-922-5446 or call Dan at 215-635-3168.

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