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Weekly Message 3 Thoughts on the Parsha from Rabbi Sholom D. Lipskar The Shul Boys Mishmar
Celebrating Shabbos 4-5 Schedules, classes, articles and more... Everything you need for an “Over the Top” Shabbos experience Community Happenings 6-7 Sharing with your Shul Family
A Time to Pray 8 Check out all the davening schedules and locations throughout the week Inspiration, Insights & Ideas 9-14 Bringing Torah lessons to LIFE
Get The Picture 15-20 The full scoop on all the great events around town
In a woman’s world 21 Issues of relevance to the Jewish woman
The ABC’s of Aleph 22-23 Serving Jews in institutional and limited environments.
French Connection 24
Latin Link 25
Networking 26-28 Effective Advertising
Numbers To Know 29 Contacts at The Shul Daily Study A complete guide to all classes and courses offered at 30 The Shul
Get The Picture 31-32 The full scoop on all the great events around town
Quotable Quote
The birds and many of the land animals forbidden by the Torah are predators, while the permitted animals are not. We are commanded not to eat those animals possessive of a cruel nature, so that we should not absorb these qualities into ourselves
– Nachmanides Thoughts on the Parsha from Rabbi Sholom D. Lipskar
Shabbos Parshas Vayechi Sending Judah to establish a Jewish Educational system prior to their settling there succeeded. This was a most important factor that was now validated. The Jewish people were to become part of the general And Yaakov lived in the land society where they would continue to be (except for less than a third of Egypt for 17 years”. It is of their history), until today. “noteworthy that our Rabbis interpret this text to mean that he Today we experience this dilemma as the latest Pew Organization lived his best years in Egypt. In fact, statistical study reports very disappointing information regarding the numerical value “gematria” of 17 the high rates of intermarriage among our young Jewish Millennials is the word “Tov” - “good” in Hebrew. and X generation, which are the majority of the Jewish population Why were the best years of his life and are rapidly disconnecting and disappearing from Jewish identity. outside of the Holy Land? In Egypt, This result, according to the study, is reflected in their lack of Jewish his journey would prove to be the education, lack of Jewish identity, lack of Jewish practice, birthrate beginning of a 210 year extremely even below the national standards, and with many considering bitter and difficult exile, referred themselves people of no religion or atheistic. to in the Torah as the source and the worst of all exiles. It is our Yet it is even in such circumstances where former barriers created by redemption from this horrible, anti-Semitism are eliminated opening the portals to secular society, catastrophic experience that is celebrated on the holiday of Passover. and after a Holocaust that murdered more than one-third of our Jewish people in an unprecedented genocide, that we continue to be From one very important perspective, it is precisely that environment influential, sustain our Jewishness, maintain our impact among the that in fact caused Yaakov to experience his best years. By Divine nations and, against all odds and statistical forecast, are coming back inspiration, he knew that his children would live in a series of to our spiritual and holy roots with a powerful tidal force. exiles where they would be impacted by insidious, dangerous and horrific conditions. Almighty G-d concealed from him the advent of It is those extraordinary ingredients that Jacob initiated, of the study redemption resulting in his knowing that his children would be in of Torah, performing of its commands, and living as Jews must live, exile for a long time, without the information of when they would be without changing our Jewish names, our Jewish dress-codes and our eternally redeemed by Moshiach. Holy language, that ensures our ability to continue eternally. That is what made our Father Jacob / Israel happy. He now was encouraged, Recognizing that reality, his greatest fear was the force of social knowing that he would live forever. “Just as our children live so do anthropological history that does not give a small minority, with we live.” unique lifestyles and cultures, a chance to exist for more than a few generations. They generally are completely eradicated or assimilated Let us make sure that we do whatever we can not to allow a single into the majority environment. Going into Egypt with his entire one of our sacred family members to fall over the cliff and disappear family, he did not know how they would manage to live in a secular from our family. Particularly at this holiday season when secularity world among the most sophisticated and advanced society of that is so obvious and forceful, we need to reinforce our own beautiful epoch, and yet maintain their foundational connections to their holy culture and heritage and make it alive so that our children and those origin and source. He was uncertain whether they could succeed as around us feel the benefits of being a member of the House of Israel. a people apart, individual and unique, yet endowed with a particular Divinely ordained historical mission that required a systemic and It is with this knowledge that we are able to enter into next week’s necessary participation in the secular world. reading beginning the story of the exile in Egypt and our eventual Exodus. After 17 years, he saw his children grow and flourish under the most advanced and seductive alien circumstances which the Have a great Shabbos and a good week. Egyptian culture represented at that time. They lived in Goshen, the hierarchical epicenter of the capital city, and his son was Prime Minister of the land. Still they sustained their Jewishness on the highest standards. This made him feel comfortable, knowing that the way of life that was passed on from Abraham to Isaac to himself and to his children was a successful and adequate system to ensure that very special, beyond-natural ability to retain minority status while Rabbi Sholom D. Lipskar remaining faithful to their mission and effective in their influence on those around them.
3 Celebrating Shabbos with our Youth Everything you need for an “Over the Top” Shabbos experience Torah Quiz
Morah Malkie’s Yakira Leah’s Tot Shabbat Aleph Wonder Girls Ages: 1 - 3 Ages: 4 - 6 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Questions Montessori Classrooom 2 1. Why isn’t there a letter “Ches” or “Tes” in the names of the classrooom 2 Shevatim (the 12 tribes)? (Zohar) 2. Why are all Jews called “Yehudim” after Shevet Yehudah? (Bereishis Rabbah, Rashi)
3. Who did Yaakov think would be the future Moshiach? (Bereishis Rabbah)
Itty’s Rochelle’s Last Week’s Answers: Pre Tween Girls Tween Girls 1. Iyov, the mysterious tzadik, was born when the Jews went to Grades: 2nd - 5th Grades: 6th - 8th Mitzraim, and he died when they were on their way out 210 years later. The saga of his life, Moshe related to encourage the Jews 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 10:30 am - 12:00 pm in Mitzraim. Moshe Rabenu authored the story of the righteous Iyov’s suffering to illustrate that although sometimes Tzadikim Classrooom 1 suffer, in the end they enjoy much happiness and blessings! (Gemorah Bava Basra 15a)
2. Yehuda burned the wagons that Pharaoh dispatched to pick up Yaakov, since they had pictures of avoda zara (idol worship) engraved on them. (Bereishis Rabbah 94:3)
3. Yosef ordered his brothers to bring Egyptian coffee to their father Yaakov. He said that it has a soothing effect to expel worry Mendel’s Sholom’s and anxiety. (Bereishis Rabbah 94:2) Junior Boys Hebrew School Ages: 4 - 8 Grades: 4th - 8th Prizes kindly sponsored by the Goldczer Family 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 10:00 am - 12:00 pm in loving Memory of Montessori 3 Aryeh Leib ben Zev Volf obm
Mishnayos Ba’al Peh Shaykee’s Debbie’s Yosef’s After Mincha Davening With Dad Teen Girls Teen Boys Montessori 3 Grades: 9th - 12th GREAT PRIZES!!! Grades: 7th - 8th Grades: 9th - 12th 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Prizes kindly sponsored by the 10:30 am - 12:00 pm 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Goldczer family in loving memory of Teen Girls Room Aryeh Leib ben Zev Volf Obm Classroom 1 Haime Library
4 Celebrating Shabbos Everything you need for an “Over the Top” Shabbos experience
Kiddush This Week: Kiddush this week is sponsored by Mr. Leon Gandelman in memory Shabbos Schedule of his son Yaakov ben Leon Leib obm. May his Neshama have an Aliya Candle lighting 5:18 p.m. Mincha / Kabbalas Shabbos 5:20 p.m. Shabbos Day Hashkama Minyan 7:15 a.m. Shalosh Seudos This Week: Tanya / Hayom Yom 9:00 a.m. Shalosh Seudos this week is sponsored by Mr. & Mrs. Shmuel and Shacharis (Morning Services) 9:00 a.m. Gittel Wolf in loving memory of Mr. Wolf’s mother, Children’s Programs 10:00 a.m. Chaya bat Shmuel obm. May her Neshamah have an Aliyah. Upstairs Minyan 10:30 a.m. 30 Minutes of Tanya: Classroom #1 +/- 12:00 p.m. With Mrs. Vivian Perez (for Women) After Davening Kiddush 12:00 p.m. the caterer for this week’s Daf Yomi 4:20 p.m. kiddush and Shalosh seudos is Men’s Shiur 4:20 p.m. Women’s Shiur 4:20 p.m. Food Art Shalosh Seudos for Boys 4:20 p.m. Mincha 5:05 p.m. Shabbat Ends / Arvit & Havdalah 6:14 p.m. Weekly Video of The Rebbe kiddushim at The Shul Please help us to provide our weekly Shabbos Kiddush and Sephardic Minyan Friday Evening Shalosh Seudos by becoming a sponsor. Or join the Kiddush Bank Mincha / Kabbalat Shabbat 5:10 p.m. by becoming a Partner ($770 annually ) or Patron ($360 anually) Shabbat Day Shacharit 9:00 a.m. Mincha 5:00 p.m. Shabbat Ends 6:14 p.m. The following dates are available for sponsorship: Arvit & Havdalah 6:16 p.m. Kiddush Shalosh Seudos Jan 9, 16, 23, 30 Jan 2, 9, 16, 23,30
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Candle Lighting 5:23 p.m. Mincha 5:25 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 5 Community Happenings Sharing with your Shul Family
Birthdays Yahrtzeits Tevet 14 Mr Sam Saka Tevet 14 Grina bas Pesach obm Tevet 14 Mr. Raphael Ammar Mother-in-law of Mr. Harry Sporer Tevet 14 Ms. Elana Lazarus Tevet 14 Miriam bas Rachel obm Tevet 15 Mr. Irving Hoine Grandmother of Dr. Jean Jacques Edderai Tevet 15 Mrs. Rosita Boruchin Tevet 14 Rivkah bas Tzivia obm Tevet 15 Mr. Ariel Brenner Mother of Mrs. Susan Gellman Tevet 16 Mr. Alberto Camhi Tevet 14 Scharja ben Baruch obm Tevet 16 Mr. Yankie Andrusier Father of Mr. Leon Kopel Tevet 16 Ms. Elizabeth Feltenstein Tevet 14 Mayer obm Tevet 16 Mrs. Shoshana Biton Father of Mr. Samuel Ziefer Tevet 16 Mr. Daniel Sragowicz Tevet 15 Shlomo obm Tevet 16 Mrs. Rachael Kopel-Laoui Father of Mrs. Miriam Lisbon Tevet 16 Ms. Debbie Maya Tevet 15 David ben Salomon obm Tevet 17 Mr. Salomon Nehmad Brother of Mr. Harry Mamane Tevet 17 Mrs. Genia Bruder Tevet 15 Bentzion Gedalyeh ben Gershon obm Tevet 17 Mr. Moshe Weinbach Father of Mrs. Rosita Retelny Tevet 17 Ms. Chai Miriam Jakobs Tevet 16 Velvil Schertzer obm Tevet 17 Dr. Ronnie Hershman Father of Mrs. Joni Blachar Tevet 18 Mr. Abel Holtz Tevet 16 Chaya bat Shmuel obm Tevet 18 Mr. Steven Schwartz Mother of Mrs. Gittel Wolf Tevet 18 Mrs. Faye Perelis Tevet 17 Reb Yakov ben Avrohom obm Tevet 18 Mr. Isaac Benishai Grandfather of Mr. Jack Azout Tevet 19 Ms. Marlene Weiner-Brenner Tevet 17 Henia bas Leib obm Tevet 19 Mrs. Michelle Diener Mother of Mr. Moises (Samuel) Selesky Tevet 19 Mr. Allen Mark Perl Tevet 17 Yaacov ben Benyomin obm Tevet 19 Mr. Uri Rotlewicz Son of Mr. Bernardo Shaftal Tevet 19 Mrs. Kayla Schochet Tevet 17 Blima bas David obm Tevet 19 Ms. Yael Cohen Aunt of Dr. Rita Steiner Tevet 20 Ms. Dahlia Abraham Tevet 17 Chana Leah obm Tevet 20 Ms. Leana Ammar Mother of Mr. Bernard Werner Tevet 18 Chana Baila bas Yoseph obm Mother of Mrs. Janice Lipton Kid’s Birthdays Tevet 18 Shemuel ben Malkuna obm Father of Mr. Joseph Maya Tevet 14 Chaim Avraham Perelis Tevet 18 Avraham ben Shlomo obm Tevet 14 Jacob Noah Vaturi Brother of Mrs. Dana Werner Tevet 14 Mayer Weiss Tevet 19 Leah bas Yakov obm Tevet 16 Naava Ainsworth Grandmother of Mrs. Judith Shakury Tevet 19 Yosef Chaim Katan Tevet 20 Eliyahu Noaj Hacohen ben David Mordechay obm Tevet 19 Moshe Reboh Brother of Mr. Barry Cohen Tevet 19 Baby girl Penson Tevet 20 Chaim Yisroel ben Kasriel Moshe HaLevi obm Tevet 20 Zion Ariel Levi Father of Mrs. Bluma Schneider Tevet 20 Efraim ben Yehuda obm Father of Rabbi Moshe Schneider Anniversaries Mr. & Mrs. Charles and Dorith Ness Dr. & Mrs. Louis and Marlene Weisleder Mr. & Mrs. David and Mayra Lichter Condolences Our heartfelt condolences go out to Mrs. Fortuna Mamane on the passing of her dear brother, Mr. Joseph Bedugo ben Rabbi Isaac obm. May his dear soul be bound with the Eternal Bond of Life and may the family be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
6 Community Happenings Sharing with your Shul Family
Teves Light & Power Thanks To Our Donors Light & Power and Wine for Kiddush & Havdalah for We sincerely thank the following members and supporters of The Shul the month of Teves is Kindly Sponsored by for donations recieved between 12/15/15 and 12/21/15 We apologize for any errors or omissions that we may have made. The Falic Family Mr. & Mrs. David Abadi Mr. Mario Laufer In Loving Memory of Chaim ben Dov Hacohen Z”L Mr. & Mrs. Dan Arev Mr. Jacques Benisty Mr. & Mrs. Salomon Cohen Mr. & Mrs. David Muhlrad “Those who establish Synagogues for prayer and those who come there to pray, Mrs. Estella Berry Ms. Vivian Naimer those who provide lights for illumination, wine for kiddush and havdalah, food Mr. & Mrs. Oscar Boruchin Mr. & Mrs. Edward Ohayon for the wayfarers and charity for the needy, and all those who occupy themselves faithfully with communal affairs - may The Holy One, blessed be He, give them their Chayil Chabad Mr. Michael Oz reward, remove them from all sicknesses, heal their entire body, pardon all their Mr. Gabriel Cohen Mr. Shlomo Peretz sins, and send blessing and success to all their endeavors, together with all Israel Mrs. Loren H. Cohen Mr. & Mrs. Michael Perez their brethren; and let us say Amen.” Mr. & Mrs. Aaron Elbogen Mr. & Mrs. Saul Retelny Falic Family Foundation Judge & Mrs. Steven Robinson Mr. & Mrs. Harvey Finkel Mr. & Dr. Yehuda Sabach Mr. Albert Gad Mr. & Mrs. Melvin Safra Refuah Shleimah Mr. Leonid Gandelman Dr. & Mrs. Michael Salzhauer If you have a health update on anyone listed please contact The Shul. We would like to keep the listing current and remove names of people who have recovered. Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Gellman Rabbi & Mrs. Moshe Schneider Mr. Shuey Greisman Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Shear MEN WOMEN Mr. Leon Jakobs Mr. & Mrs. Marc Sheridan Yosef ben Edwina Shifra bat Chaya Mr. & Mrs. Alberto Kamhazi Mr. & Dr. Morris Tuchman Avrohom ben Feigel Leah Yehudit bat Chana Gittel Ms. Sara Kardonski Mr. Mordechai Turgel Mordechai David ben Esther Raizel Ilana bas Shaina Rochel Ms. Adrienne Klein Mr. Jose Yankelevitch Yedidya Chaim Raphael ben Elana Chava bas Elka Menucha Mr. Sha-Ron Kushnir Yehuda ben Chaya Sara Chaya bas Rachel Shimon Yitzchak ben Leah Rochel Zilpah bas Sara Roi ben Orly Elana bas Susana Chaim Tzvi Hirsch ben Guttel Fayge bas Chaya The Shul Parking Garage Miriam Leah bas Helen In response to numerous incidents in our garage and with the safety of our children, members and staff foremost in mind, we insist on TOTAL compliance with the following rules in the garage. Community Notice Board: • You must always park in a legal spot • Do not park in handicap parking If you have a new or slightly used Shaitel that you • Do not park along the perimeter of the garage would like to donate to The Shul Sisterhood • Do not double park • Do not take up more than one space Please Contact • Do not block another vehicle Mrs. Devorah Failer 305.323.2410 There is additional parking in the lots North and South of The Shul. When cars park illegally, you take an already challenging situation in the garage and turn it into a near impossible and dangerous Child Enrichment Center situation. You create more havoc, less visibility and more aggravation The Shul’s Child Enrichment Center has opened our which itself contributes to the likelihood of an accident, G-d forbid. wait list for the 2016-2017 Academic Year. If you are not in a legal spot To be added to the wait list please visit YOU WILL BE TOWED Please Note Contact us at (305) 868-1411 to schedule a tour of The North side parking lot and The Shul our program and facility. garage are closed on Shabbos and Yom Tov. Please do not open the barriers. *Please note that adding your name to this list does not guarantee a space in our program. 7 A Time to Pray Davening schedules and locations throughout the week
Daily Learning Schedule at The Shul
6:20 -6:50 am Derech Mitzvosecha Foundational 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 Minyan 6:50 7:30 9:00 Main Minyan 8:00 am 9:00 am Sephardic Minyan 8:00 Sephardic Minyan 9:00 am
Daily Chumash & Tanya after every Minyan Sunday Mincha /Maariv mincha / Maariv Minyanim (mon - Thurs) Minyanim Main Minyan 2:00 pm Early Mincha 5:25 pm 10:00 pm Main Minyan 5:25 pm Sephardic Minyan 5:25 pm Following 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
Halachic Times To our beloved Soldiers in the Israeli Defense Forces, Based on times for December 30 courageously protecting and defending Eretz Yisroel. We pray for you and all of the soldiers safety Alot Hashachar / Dawn 5:54 am and well being daily. Netz Hachamah / Sunrise 7:07 am Michael Shmuel ben Eliezer Eliyahu (Earliest Amidah) Amir Herzel ben Dvora Dorry Latest Shema 9:45 am
Chatzot / Midday 12:23 pm Earliest Mincha 12:49 pm Plag HaMincha 4:33 pm Shekiah / Sunset 5:39 pm (preferable latest time for Mincha) Tzeit Hakochavim / Nightfall 6:09 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. 8 Inspiration, Insights & Ideas Bringing Torah lessons to LIFE! 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 - Teves 13 Wednesday - Teves 18 Where a lantern is placed, those who seek light When the Tzemach Tzedek was a boy and gather around - for light attracts. learned the passage, “Yaakov lived in the land of Egypt seventeen years,” his teacher translated according to the Baal Haturim commentary: “Our Shabbos - Teves 14 father Yaakov lived his seventeen best years in The Shpola Zeideh (“Grandfather of Shpola”), Egypt.” When he returned home from Cheder a disciple of the Maggid of Mezritch, was a he asked his grandfather, the Alter Rebbe: How man of intense fervor, far more than any of his can it be that our father Yaakov, the elect of the colleagues - the Maggid’s other disciples. When Patriarchs, should have as the best years of his he visited the Alter Rebbe in Liadi in 5569 or life the seventeen that he lived in Egypt, the 5570 (1809 or 1810) he related that when he land of corruption? was a child of three he saw the Baal Shem Tov. “He placed his holy hand on my heart and ever The Alter Rebbe answered: It is written, “And since I have felt warm.” Monday - Teves 16 Yehuda he sent before him to Yosef to give The Tzemach Tzedek told Reb Hendel instructions for Goshen.” The Midrash states, A gesture of a tzadik, certainly seeing him and at yechidus: “Study of Zohar exalts the and Rashi quotes this, R. Nechemya said - to hearing his voice, must make an impression soul; study of Midrash arouses the heart; establish a house of study so Torah would be never to be forgotten. Tehillim with tears scours the vessel. there and the tribes would study Torah. “To give instructions for Goshen” means (in a deeper Sunday - Teves 15 Tuesday - Teves 17 sense), when one learns Torah he comes closer Hearken and hear Israel, this is the time marked The reason for not studying Torah on nittel- to The Al-mighty, may He be blessed, so even in for the redemption by Mashiach. The sufferings night, I heard from my father, is to avoid adding Egypt it was true to say vay’chi - he lived. befalling us are the birth-pangs of Mashiach. vitality. Israel will be redeemed only through teshuva. Thursday - Teves 19 Have no faith in the false prophets who assure My father once said: Those diligent students Chabad chassidim have a tradition from you of glories and salvation after the War. who begrudge those eight hours and cannot generations, instituted by the Alter Rebbe, that Remember the word of G-d, “Cursed is the tear themselves away from study - I am not fond every day we study a parsha of Chumash of that man who puts his trust in man, who places his of them. This (abstaining from study) applies week’s sedra with Rashi. This was done by the reliance for help in mortals, and turns his heart only until midnight. Rebbe’im, too. from G-d” (Yirmiyahu 17:5). Return Israel unto the Eternal your G-d; prepare yourself and your Friday - Teves 20 family to go forth and receive Mashiach, whose The Mitteler Rebbe answered someone at coming is imminent. yechidus: When two discuss a subject in avoda and they study together, there are two Divine souls against one natural soul.
9 Inspiration, Insights & Ideas Bringing Torah lessons to LIFE!
Live With Death; Die With Parsha Messages It is thus understandable that Ya’akov’s tremendous joy in seeing Yosef resulted from Life By Shimon Posner The Golden Years the latter’s ability to transform the gloom of Egypt into a blaze of holiness. Based on Likkutei Sichos, Vol. X, pp. 160-162 f you want to know what a bureaucracy does, suggests PJ O’Rourke, watch it when it does he Previous Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Yosef This being so, both the Tzemach Tzedek’s question and the Alter Rebbe’s answer require Inothing. If you want to know what people Yitzchak Schneersohn of blessed memory, an explanation. think about life, watch them when death sticks Trelated: When the Tzemach Tzedek was a out his calling card. young child and learned the passage, “Ya’akov The Hebrew word for Egypt, mitzrayim, is related lived in the land of Egypt for 17 years,” his Many act like it ain’t happening. They dress the teacher translated it according to the Baal to the words “straits” and “limitations” - it is a dead in tuxes and ballroom dresses and do the HaTurim commentary: “Our father Ya’akov lived dead’s hair and apply them with make-up. We’re his 17 best years in Egypt.” of G-dliness. Indeed, as “the land of corruption,” it did not readily allow for any degree of Divine here to celebrate a life, they chirp, while the elephant in the room swishes his large head. Upon his return from cheder, he asked his revelation. grandfather, the Alter Rebbe: How can it be that The goal of man’s spiritual service is to achieve They exchange stories of (I’m not making our father Ya’akov, the elect of the Patriarchs, had his best years in Egypt, the land of corruption? a state of exodus from all limitations, so that he can serve G-d without constraints. chicken soup (we called them Godzilla balls!) and they solemnly vow to keep the condo in The Alter Rebbe answered: It is written, “And This, then, was the point of the Tzemach Tzedek’s Boca “because Dad loved the water”. But this Yehudah sent before him to Yosef to give ignoring of death is not simply ignorance; this instruction for Goshen.” The Midrash states, question: While during these 17 years, Ya’akov achieved a measure of spiritual joy that he ignoring speaks of a deep, silent fear: a fear of and Rashi quotes this: “R. Nechemya said: to the unknown. establish a house of study so Torah would be had not attained until then, his descent into there and the tribes would learn Torah.” such a land had to have a limiting effect on his spiritual service. How then could these years be Death does us apart--and brings us together-- considered the best of his life? like nothing else can: when else does everyone “To give instructions for Goshen” means (in a drop everything to get “there” in time, or at least deeper sense), that when one learns Torah, he get there for the funeral? becomes closer to G-d, may He be blessed. So, The Alter Rebbe answered by noting that Ya’akov “established a house of Torah study”: Torah study even in Egypt, it is possible to say vayechi - And if we get there in time, into a room often Ya’akov truly lived. can raise an individual above all limitations, so that one can be truly alive in a spiritual sense, crowded with illness and always with sorrow, even while in Egypt. if we are lucky, there are also words, glances: exchanges. They remain a lifetime with the sons Ya’akov’s best years were the last 17 of his life, and daughters. Jacob on his deathbed blessed which he spent with his beloved Yosef. As the The reason for this is that the Torah is rooted in his children: Rembrandt, captivated by the select of the Patriarchs, Ya’akov’s primary delight scene, rendered it on canvas. was in seeing that Yosef was not only alive, but so too with Torah; even though it descends within the physical, it remains essentially limitless. Therefore, by cleaving to Torah, one Do not bury me in Egypt, Jacob pleads. And they remaining wholly righteous, notwithstanding listen. Bury me with my parents. And they listen. the fact that he had lived in a corrupt land for can withstand even the spiritual trials and tribulations of Egypt. I will tell you the end of days. They listen but no so many years. words come. I will bless you. They listen and we echo their hearing. This is also to be understood from what Ya’akov By establishing a Torah center in Egypt, Ya’akov said to Yosef when he saw him in Egypt: “After was assured that his going there would not involve a descent in spiritual service, for the I have seen your face, that you are still alive.” father and mother died in quick succession. Be This passage is puzzling: Was it only by actually study of Torah placed him beyond the nation’s spiritual concealment. This enabled Ya’akov afraid of nothing but the Almighty, his father seeing Yosef’s face that Ya’akov could know that told him, leaving him a legacy of love and he was alive? to live the best spiritual years of his life, even while in Egypt. sustenance which his son fed to many. The verse informs us that, by gazing into Yosef’s An old woman I knew was diagnosed with face, Ya’akov was able to see that Yosef was cancer and given a few months to live. She alive spiritually as well as physically. Yosef’s was neither alarmed nor distressed. I’ve lived righteousness had not waned; indeed, it had a good life, said she, and I am old. And I’m grown while he was in Egypt. And this was the happy; my grandchildren didn’t speak Yiddish, main reason for Ya’akov’s extreme joy. 10 Inspiration, Insights & Ideas Bringing Torah lessons to LIFE! but my great-grandchildren do. She was no were indivisible, and covering the coals also Sholom Aleichem enthusiast: as a girl she read Halacha of The Week covered the place where the coals would be Emile Zola. She spoke a more than serviceable By Rabbi Dov Schochet stoked, today it isn’t so. The heat comes from the English: communication was never a problem. range and the control comes from the knobs. Nor was there a generation gap: she knew Shabbos Blech While all agree the range must be covered by her grandchildren shared her world. But you The functions of a Blech the Blech there is a debate if the tray must cover taste the world with your mother tongue and the knobs as well. choosing a language (langue means tongue) for Therefore, if one would like to leave food on the culture that bore that language. the stove which isn’t yet half cooked, nor is it being placed with a piece of raw meat right It was an intimacy with a particular world before Shabbat, it is only permitted if the stove that she wanted for her progeny. That her is covered with a Blech. However, if the food world, destroyed by Hitler and Stalin, should was half cooked, or placed with raw meat right be the girsa deyankesa, the primal view, of her before Shabbat, one can leave it on the stove or grandchildren. Everything we want, we want for in the oven without a Blech. our kids. More than a man’s vacations, more than One of the 39 productive labors that the Torah Another function of a Blech is putting the food a man’s portfolio, if you want to know a man’s prohibits on Shabbat is cooking. We are not back on the stove on Shabbat. Technically, if the dreams, if you want to know where he lives, look food is fully cooked there is no prohibition to at what he seeks for his children. prepare a food for consumption on Shabbat. place the food in an oven on Shabbat. However, In a general sense, if one begins a forbidden the sages forbade that as it seems like the Such is the legacy of the Parshah which speaks person is cooking on Shabbat. If one would like of Jacob’s death and then Joseph’s: incongruously labor before Shabbat starts and it continues automatically it is permitted. (This is why we can to put a pot back on a stove (or Cholent into a it is called Vayechi--the Parsha of life. Actually, crockpot) it is only allowed if certain conditions not so incongruously. light a candle before Shabbat starts, despite the fact that it burns on Shabbat.) However, when it are met. The person that removed it must have had in mind when removing it from the stove Death is a window to a world that the survivors comes to cooking it is a little more complicated and this is where a Blech is effective. that they wish to put it back. The food cannot cannot look through. It is a window to the soul be transferred to another pot, and the person of the dying that blinds us with veracity: why The sages were concerned that if a person should not let go of the pot while it is off the places food in the oven before Shabbat, and as stove. the time for the meal approaches the food isn’t charades of life stop. ready, the person may inadvertently stoke the Even if all of those conditions are met, it is only coals (raise the temperature) to have it ready permitted if the food is fully cooked and the Death is the moment of truth that only the on time. Therefore, one is not allowed to place stovetop is covered. This is the second function starkness of separation can elicit. And this food in an oven or on a stove unless one of two of a Blech, it allows one to place a pot back on moment of truth connects people and worlds. conditions are met. Either the food is already the stove if all the other conditions are met. In Death is the ultimate divide--leaving us half cooked before Shabbat, and thus technically a crock pot, one would need to line the pot with abandoned from those crossing over--that edible. Or if there is a piece of raw meat placed a few pieces of silver foil which would serve as brings us together. At death, people are their a Blech. most truthful, their most alive, both the dying regardless it will not be ready until the next day and the ones they are leaving. Suddenly, (often If one has a hot plate there is a debate if one and there will be no need for an intervention could place fully cooked food on it on Shabbat. painfully but ultimately comfortingly) everyone stands exposed. The father dies and (suddenly!) Some argue as it is not the norm to put things the sixty year old left behind is no longer a child, If one of those conditions are not met, the only on a hotplate to cook, as long as the food was just an orphan, confused by sudden adulthood. way the Sages allowed one to leave something fully cooked before Shabbat (and there is no And in this void, this most living moment, a link in an oven is if the coals were swept out or if cold liquid) one can place food on it on Shabbat. in the chain is forged. This is because there is no concern that it looks because the coals cannot be stoked, and in the like cooking. However, others are strict and only The process exhausts us. Not for nothing does second for the covering of ash will remind the allow this if all the conditions mentioned above the Parsha end with chazak chazak venitchazek: person not to stoke them. are met. Be strong, be strong, and be strengthened. Practically in a modern oven/stove, sweeping The restrictions the Sages placed allows us to be sensitive to Shabbat. As we live in a world that Covering the coals is what we do with a Blech. doesn’t fully appreciate the power of Shabbat Usually a metal tray placed over the stove range and the spiritual dangers in profaning it, these restrictions of the Sages are the guard rails to While in earlier times the heat and its control alert us, and sensitize us to the laws of Shabbat. 11 Inspiration, Insights & Ideas Bringing Torah lessons to LIFE!
In Lubavitch, Hillel saw many people waiting for Stories With Soul days to see the Rebbe privately, so many that Hillel was discouraged and almost returned “That’s impossible,” roared the judge. “Go and It Once Happened home. It was only after explaining the urgency bring me the whole drawer.” The clerk soon of his situation to the Rebbe’s secretary that illel ran a tavern, which he rented from he managed to get an appointment for the shredded bits of paper. the wealthy non-Jewish landowner. His following day. And so it was that although every other document customers, the local peasants, appreciated H in the drawer was in perfect condition, only the Hillel’s service and honesty. Only one peasant When he entered the Rebbe’s room, Hillel showed open animosity toward the Jewish suddenly felt at a loss for words. He began to the mice. tavern keeper. Stefan, a coarse, foul-mouthed weep as he poured out his heart to the Rebbe, lout who was almost always drunk, resented the explaining the terrible plot which had been Hillel, absorbed as he was in reciting Psalms, had fact that Hillel, as he was known affectionately, instigated against him. no idea what had happened, and was surprised refused to serve him more whiskey when he had The Rebbe listened patiently, and then said, by the crowd of well-wishers and relatives who had too much. “Don’t cry, Hillel. G-d will surely help you. ran to him wishing a mazel tov. When he learned that the charges had been dropped, he thanked Stefan swore revenge on the Jew. And so, he Everything in the world, every single creature, G-d for having saved him from this terrible plot. decided to implicate Hillel in a crime. Stefan was created for a particular purpose. Even mice went to the government authorities and told details of what had transpired in the courtroom, them that Hillel was not collecting the proper your trust in G-d.” and only then did Hillel begin to understand the tax on the whiskey he sold. To back up his Hillel left the Rebbe encouraged, though he words of the Rebbe. accusation, he provided the names of several of did not exactly understand the Rebbe’s words. his fellow Jew-hating peasants willing to swear that Hillel sold them “illegal” whiskey. An investigation was launched. The false tzadik. witnesses appeared and swore their false The day of the trial arrived, and Hillel and statements. The judge, an anti-Semite himself, Devorah Leah traveled to the courthouse took this opportunity to condemn all Jews for their thievery and trickiness, and imposed the Gather together and I will tell you eager to hear the verdict. Hillel sat on the harshest sentence possible on the hapless Hillel. defendant’s bench, pale, reciting Psalms with what will happen to you at the end of Hillel, of course, denied any wrong-doing. With such an intensity that he became oblivious to days (Gen. 49:1) tears in his eyes he claimed that he was the his surroundings. victim of a vicious plot. Many of his customers The trial opened, and Stefan was brought in. came and gave testimony as to Hilke’s good The Talmud relates that Jacob wished He repeated all his false accusations but when character, and even the landowner himself to reveal the end (of the exile) but it he was questioned by the defense lawyer, he spoke warmly of “his” Jew. The investigators saw became confused and was caught in his own was concealed from him. The literal that Hillel was indeed, not guilty, but what could contradictory statements. He wasn’t worried, they do? They couldn’t simply ignore the sworn meaning, however, is that Jacob though, since he was sure that the testimonies testimony of Stefan’s friends. The case dragged wished to “reveal, i.e., manifest and of the other witnesses would wrap up the case. on for almost a year, during which time Hillel bring about, the end.” In this context became depressed and broken, staying in his But when the names of the next witnesses there is an important moral for every house much of the time reciting Psalms. were announced, there was a long silence. Not one of Stefan’s gang members had shown up; it Jew. We are to follow in the footsteps Hillel’s wife, Devorah Leah, watched as her seemed that something had happened to each husband grew more and more discouraged. Her of Jacob, and wish and pray for the one to prevent him from appearing. father had been a chasid of Rabbi Menachem manifestation of the ultimate end Mendel of Lubavitch. She requested her Things were going well for Hillel, but the husband travel to Lubavitch to seek the advice prosecutor wouldn’t give up. He requested the contemplating this will of itself assist and blessing of the Rebbe. original documentation, and so, the judge sent his clerk to bring the papers from storage. All our service of G-d, inspiring us to Hillel, however, did not come from a Chasidic present waited impatiently for the clerk to family, and had never visited a Rebbe, and wasn’t attain our ultimate goal of Moshiach. return, but when he did, he was empty-handed. anxious to do so now. But, as the date of the trial He whispered something to the judge, who drew nearer, he decided to listen to his wife and roared back, “Bring whatever there is!” set off for Lubavitch. “But Judge,” said the clerk, “There is nothing left. 12 Inspiration, Insights & Ideas Bringing Torah lessons to LIFE!
Fifty steps from terror suddenly armed and the mall sprang into action. Recently In The News By Howard Feldman No one ran away but everyone ran towards. Jerusalem Bar Mitzvah for That was the most overwhelming impression. In arlier today, we were saved by a bad cup of a second everyone had a job to do and no one Boy Nearly Killed in Terror coffee. Really bad. It was weak when I like it wasted time in doing it. A solitary woman who Stabbing Estrong, it was milky and insipid-looking and was sobbing and who had clearly been at ground Complete recovery as Naor Shalev it had no personality. What’s worse is that it was zero hurried away from the scene was comforted made without love. I could taste the lack. And yet Ben-Ezra is called to the Torah by strangers who held her and who consoled her. it was that which distanced us from being at the She was shaking and overwhelmed, but she wasn’t By Yaakov Ort scene of a brutal stabbing. alone. We arrived in Israel on vacation yesterday. We had And we did the same. My son of 14 was with us. made the decision to be vigilant without being “Come Judah!” I said, and we too took the 50 steps paranoid and to make sure that our children towards the scene. I had a sense that we needed to were aware of the situation without it playing be part of the collective, almost like one becomes a dominant role for the period that we visit the part of a minyan, which is essentially the creation country. Yesterday, we were successful; today we of community. And I needed my son to be with me. were not. We spent a wonderful morning at Mamilla. We more blood than I could have imagined and more had been out for a superb breakfast where we “weaponized” people than I would have thought sat outside in the glorious Jerusalem winter sun possible. The one terrorist was clearly dead and halev Ben-Ezra, the 13-year-old boy who and relished the moment of simply being in the the other was being restrained. A victim was being was stabbed and nearly killed by two Arab city that is the centre of the Jewish world. We cared for and then lifted on a stretcher, his “payot” teenagers while riding his bicycle in the had taken advantage of the sales and the “2 for S 1” specials that I never seem to understand and Jerusalem neighborhood of Pisgat Zeev two was the moment that made it real for Judah. That months ago, gathered with family and friends at that always cost me more and not less. And then, terror doesn’t play favourites. the Kotel (Western Wall) today and was called to with kids starting to tire, we decided to walk into the Torah in celebration of his bar mitzvah. the Old City through the Jewish Quarter and down to the Kotel. It was undoubtedly going to be a instructions. Undercover police with faces covered scoured the scene while frantic passersby tried to Among the guests was David Dalfon, a paramedic poor parenting decision when they were already determine if they knew the victims and what their with the Magen Dovid Adom emergency rescue fatigued, and was another example of the triumph status was. If there was still danger we didn’t feel of optimism over experience. There were going to it but we were overwhelmed by the stark reality of and is credited with saving the young man’s life. be complaints of sore feet but we would deal with that. the situation, how close we were to the danger and how a poor cup of coffee separated us from being Following the attack, the critically wounded We were on our way towards the end of the Mall, at exactly that spot at the time of the stabbing. Ben-Ezra was rushed to the hospital, where where one climbs the steps to the Yafo Gate when The “What ifs” are overwhelming and I have no doctors performed life-saving surgery, after I remembered that I needed a coffee. It had after idea whether to allow my mind to go there or not. which he spent a week in an induced coma, all been around an hour or so I was well overdue. connected to a respirator. The last coffee place of the mall seemed as good I tried to place a distance between the scene a place as any and my wife ran inside to order and myself by taking photos with my phone. And “It was a lot of fun, the whole family was together, whilst I stayed outside with the family. She came I could see that others were doing the same. It everyone was dancing,” Ben-Ezra told Israel’s out irritated at the poor service, which was only didn’t work. A friend called to see if I was ok and Channel 2 news station at the celebration. “It’s rivalled by the poor coffee and we laughed about asked if I wanted to come out of Jerusalem to get nice when there are a lot of photographs taken it as we quickly drank up ahead of our walk. away from the tension. I said I was not all right of you, and you are in the news, and all of the but I didn’t want to leave. On the contrary, this is Jewish people see you,” he said. “But it is not so We were about to head off when we heard the exactly where I wanted to be. nice when people ask you about the terror attack shots. They were close and they were loud and you were in. It is not nice to recall something I had no doubt as to what had just happened. I We left the mall sometime later. We gathered sad when you are having fun.” exchanged glances with my wife and we went into our shopping bags that now felt worthless and a silent communication as to how to handle the shallow. No one complained about the walk home Ben-Ezra was attacked by Ahmed Mansara, 13 situation. There was a pause, there was silence and but every passer by was viewed with suspicion. and his cousin, Hassan Mansara, 15. The older then a commotion. Almost immediately we heard And indeed we will go to the Kotel later today teen was shot and killed by police. The younger the sirens in the background and people started to where I will thank God for the worst and the best assailant was hit by a car while attempting to run. Not away from the scene but towards it. coffee I have ever had. charges. Shopkeepers became soldiers. Everyone was 13 Inspiration, Insights & Ideas Bringing Torah lessons to LIFE! My Dearest Father, Alav ha Community Corner Shalom. Moshiach Jewish holiday By: Anonymous The ultimate perfection of the commemorated at t seems like it was only yesterday that I SOUTHCOM said good-bye, but shockingly—it has been days of Moshiach is a kind of birth By U.S. Southern Command Public Affairs Ialmost 25 years. - a revelation of the light of G-d within the deepest recesses of a I miss you from the bottom of my heart; I miss hearing your voice; I miss feeling your man’s heart. As it is written, “The arms around me; I miss your handsome glory of G-d will be revealed, and face and loving smile; I miss you calling me “Sweets;” I miss your idiosyncrasies; I miss your guidance; and, most of all, I miss making the mouth of G-d has spoken”; you proud. When I did, you always looked so and likewise too it is written, happy, which made me feel happy too. “For they shall see eye to eye I feel blessed that you were my father; at [when G-d returns to Zion].” least for my first 25 years –the important years—during which you and Mommy, Aleha (Torah Or, Va-eira) ha Shalom, showered me with much love, espite the rainy weather, the provided me with a Jewish education, educated Commander of U.S. Southern me on right from wrong, and taught me many ******* DCommand, Gen. John Kelly, joined with wonderful lessons, including speaking up for South Florida Jewish leaders to participate those who cannot and serving as an advocate in lighting the menorah on the SOUTHCOM for those in need. I believe and hope that I do From Moses Maimonides’ campus Tuesday, Dec. 8. just that, not only to make you proud but also Thirteen Principles of Faith. “ I to make a difference because I also know it is believe with perfect faith that The menorah lighting ceremony was held to the right thing to do. commemorate the beginning of Hanukkah. G-d is the Creator and Ruler of all I thank you and Mommy for the love you gave things. He alone has made, does After a brief presentation led by Rabbi me and for making me the person I am today. make, and will make all things. You taught me to be loving, loyal, passionate, Sholom Lipskar, founder of The Shul and I believe with perfect faith that The Aleph Institute, who enlightened compassionate, resilient, brave and strong. I attendees as to the meaning of Hanukkah have followed in both of your footsteps and G-d is One. There is no unity that and its significance as the festival of lights will continue to follow in them in years to is in any way like His. He alone is in the Jewish faith, participants braved the come. Hopefully, always making you both very proud. our G-d He was, He is, and He will weather for the lighting of the menorah. be....I believe with perfect faith I pray that you are okay and are in a better in the coming of the Messiah. Post-lighting brought the crowd indoors to place with my dear mother, the love of your enjoy a traditional treat of jelly doughnuts life. How long it takes, I will await His to ring in the holiday spirit together. coming every day...I believe with Please look down on me and guide me on my perfect faith that the dead will Jelly doughnuts during Hanukkah is part journey. Bless me with your love and prayers. of Jewish tradition, celebrating the miracle I know that I will see you and Mommy again, be brought back to life when G-d that allowed a single jug of oil (representing but until then, you both will forever be in my wills it to happen. one night’s supply of light) to burn for eight heart and daily thoughts and prayers. nights. I love you and miss you from the bottom of my heart.
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Weekly Classes Monday Women’s Mikvah: Women’s Study Group Rebbetzin Chani Lipskar 8:00 - 10:00 pm Please call Mrs. Devorah Failer for an At the home of :Please call The Shul for details. appointment: 305-866 1492 or 305-323-2410 Tuesday Please Note: Shabbos & Yom Tov visits must be Prepaid Prayer Class Rebbetzin Chani Lipskar 9:15 - 10:15 am 1111 Kane Concourse Suite 618 Tanya Class In Spanish Mrs. Vivian Perez 2:00 - 2:30 pm 198 Park Drive, Bal Harbour Village The Shul Sisterhood
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Vivre avec la paracha Un modèle à suivre par Rochel Holzkenner Commandements (leur âme) étaient profondément gravés dans la pierre (leur corps), ce qui rendait Avant de quitter ce monde, Moïse bénit chacune impossible d’effacer Sa parole des Tables. En sortant des douze tribus. À la tribu d’Acher, il adressa cette du Saint des Saints, le grand prêtre transmettait au peut être si authentique et si inconditionnel qu’il en pied dans l’huile. » devient gravé dans votre être même ; le corps et Il est toutefois intéressant de relever que dans les différents recensements du peuple effectués Le grand prêtre recherchait une épouse qui par Moïse, la tribu d’Acher ne s’est pas révélée Gadol, le grand prêtre. être plus nombreuse que les autres tribus. Et dans comprendrait la nature de sa mission et il trouvait les générations ultérieures, la population d’Acher Si les prêtres étaient nécessairement issus de la Leur exquise modestie exprimait un profond n’augmenta pas non plus de façon disproportionnée par rapport au reste de la nation. la tribu d’Acher permit que des descendants d’Acher un immense respect pour le corps qui abritait leur occupent la fonction de Grand Prêtre. Rachi, le grand commentateur biblique, propose âme. Tout naturellement, leur apparence physique dans le Sifri [un Midrach] la chose suivante : “Parmi les jeunes gens de toutes les tribus voulaient les les tribus, vous n’en trouverez pas une seule autant épouser. Et des hommes de la plus haute stature, les des Tables de la Loi et c’est pourquoi les prêtres grands prêtres, recherchaient leur épouse parmi les voyaient en elles de parfaites partenaires. pas dans quel domaine. » peuplée, le Midrach estime que cette bénédiction se Pourquoi un homme d’une telle sainteté irait-il chercher une épouse dans une tribu avoisinante du leur nombre. Rachi s’interroge alors sur cette qualité sens d’engagement : le message tacite de celle qui seul fait de sa beauté ? S’il s’agissait réellement d’un quel domaine. » lorsque l’on maintient des limites appropriées. Ces enfants étaient sains émotionnellement et De fait, il y a beauté et beauté. L’une est purement d’entre eux. dans l’huile », Rachi explique et commente le sens maturité spirituelle et d’une personnalité digne. Lorsque la Torah exalte la beauté d’une femme juive, Ainsi, bien que la tribu d’Acher ne fût pas nombreuse, c’est quasiment toujours l’évocation de sa noblesse ses enfants étaient si exceptionnels qu’un seul issues d’Acher étaient belles [et on les recherchait (satisfaction) qu’en aurait suscité plusieurs. prêtres, oints avec de l’huile d’olive. » Il n’est pas surprenant que tous les jeunes gens émane de sa modestie. cents ans auparavant. Avant de quitter ce monde, Leur exquise modestie exprimait un profond délivrant des messages prophétiques sur l’avenir de Classes riche nourriture et il fournira les délices des rois. » qualités que recherchait la famille des prêtres. Ces Thursdays at 12.00 in the Haime Library Classes alternate between the following teachers: cette bénédiction. Le mot hébraïque utilisé ici pour Dr. Hanna Barouk la nature profonde de ses responsabilités. hébraïques qui le composent sont également celles Rabbi Amar Rabbi Frankforter La mission du grand prêtre atteignait son apogée Rabbi Gansburg des enfants qui porteront huit habits, dit le Midrach, FOR WOMEN ONLY 24 Latin Link Reflexion Semanal
Parasha de la Semana Iaakov pide ser enterrado en rodar a Eretz Israel en los tiempos de tejiat colocados aquí por unos setenta años. Pasaron Eretz Israel hameitim”. sus vidas preparándose para el mundo- por- venir porque vivían con la realidad de la muerte. Iaakov tenía otras razones por las cuales no Claramente declararon que eventualmente ¿Donde reside la diferencia entre la vida de un deseaba ser enterrado en Egipto: temía que si se morirían. tzadik (justo) y la de un rasha (malvado)? lo enterraba allí, sus descendientes considerarían a Egipto como su patria. Razonarían - Si no • Abraham dijo: “He aquí que a mí no me has El rasha puede disfrutar de una paz imperturbable fuera una tierra santa, el cuerpo de Iaakov no dado descendencia y he aquí que uno, criado en al comienzo, pero su placer es seguido por estaría enterrado aquí. Iaakov quería que sus mi casa habrá de heredarme”. (Bereshit 15:3). interminables amarguras. El tzadik puede descendientes fueran concientes para siempre • Itzjak dijo a Eisav: “Que te bendiga mi ser antes sufrir tribulaciones al comienzo, pero una vez del hecho que su permanencia en Egipto era que yo muera” (ibid. 27:4). superadas, su felicidad es eterna. solamente temporaria. Además, temió que los • Iaakov dijo: “Descansaré con mis padres” (ibid. egipcios idolatraran sus restos y lo proclamaran 47:30). Después de varios años de penurias, Iaakov pasó divino. Todos sabían que el hambre había sus últimos diecisiete años en Egipto feliz y en terminado después de la llegada de Iaakov a paz. Vio a Iosef soberano y a todos sus hijos sin Egipto. Asimismo, Iaakov presagió que de las Diez excepción tzadikim que seguían el camino por él Plagas que sobrevendrían en Egipto, una sería trazado. la Plaga de los Piojos que infectaría a todos los salvar su cadáver). por la Torá como “Años de Vida” pues el ruaj hakodesh (don profético) lo acompañó. Hashem Pidió a Iosef - Carga mis restos a la Cueva de lo compensó de esta forma por los diecisiete Majpela porque quiero descansar junto a mis años que había estado de duelo por Iosef. A padres y resucitar en buena compañía cuando Iaakov se le aplica el dicho - “Todo está bien si llegue el momento apropiado. termina bien”. Una persona debe hacer los arreglos para ser enterrado cerca de tzadikim para estar junto a Clases y Eventos acercaba, llamó a su hijo Iosef y le pidió que ellos en el momento de la resurrección. Porcion Semenal no lo enterrara en Egipto. En su lugar, le dio Rabbi Shea Rubinstein indicaciones para llevar su cuerpo a Eretz Israel Lunes 8:45 pm - 9:45 pm - Seguiré tus indicaciones -contestó Iosef. para su entierro. Iaakov ordenó esto a Iosef en - Prométeme por mi brit mila -ordenó Iaakov. lugar de a sus otros hijos porque sabía que no (Para Mujeras) Iosef prometió. Iaakov se dirigió hacia la shejiná tenían poder para cumplir con su deseo. Solo Sra. Vivian Perez (divinidad) que estaba sobre su cama (pues Martes 1:45 pm - 3:00 pm Iosef, el mandatario, podría obtener el permiso la shejiná está presente sobre la cama de un 198 Park Dr. Bal Harbour del Faraón para dejar Egipto y llevar los restos enfermo) y se inclinó para agradecer a Hashem Por favor llamar al 305.213.3202 de su padre a Eretz Israel. que su deseo había sido concedido. Kolel Espanol ¿Por qué nuestro antepasado Iaakov deseó ser Rabbi Shlomi Halsband La vida pasa como una sombra, pero no como enterrado en Eretz Israel? Miercoles 8:30 - 10:00 pm la sombra de una pared sólida ni un árbol Nuestros jajamim nos enseñan que quienes están Domingo 8:30 - 10:00 pm enterrados en Eretz Israel serán los primeros en Sra. Vivian Perez Pasa como la sombra de un ave pasajera - viene levantarse por tejiat hameitim (resurrección de Jueves 11:00 am -12:30 pm y se va. Chabad of Aventura los muertos) ¿Cuál será el destino de un judío 21001 Biscayne Blvd. Aventura enterrado fuera de Eretz Israel? En los tiempos Todos sabemos que no viviremos para siempre. de tejiat hameitim, Hashem creará túneles Reconocemos verbalmente que somos todos subterráneos especiales. A través de ellos su mortales y un día moriremos. Pero actuamos cuerpo rodará hasta Eretz Israel. Luego volverá a como si la muerte no nos afectara. la vida en la Tierra Prometida. Nuestros patriarcas fueron siempre conscientes Por lo tanto, Iaakov ordenó a Iosef: “No me del hecho que eran transeúntes en este mundo, entierren en Egipto. Así no sufriré al tener que 25 PLEASE READ ONLY Networking AFTER SHABBOS Effective Advertising
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Contacts at The Shul 305.868.1411 Rabbi Rabbi Sholom Lipskar Ext 315 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 Youth Director / Dinner Mrs Devorah Leah Andrusier Ext 329 Shul Gaboim Youth Director Rabbi Shaykee Farkash Ext 329 Operations / Maintenance Mr. Shlomi Katan Ext 319 Mr. Andrew Roth Marketing / Online / Web Mr. Jay Spok Ext 339 Mr. David Portnoy Reception / Accounts Payable Mrs. Mindy Natoli Ext 0 Rabbi Henry Eichler Mikvah Mrs. Devorah Failer 305.323.2410 Mr. Ettai Einhorn Pre-School Chana or Esti Ext 325 Mr. David Ben-Arie Sephardic Minyan Chazan Shimshon Tzubeli 305.790.4634 Mr. Seth Salver Hebrew School / Editor Mrs. Aurit Katan 786.382.9006 Hashkama Minyan Mr. Lazer Milstein 305.349.3040 Mashgiach Mr. Mordechai Olesky 786.262.9115 Board of Trustees Foundation Trustees Ambassador Isaac Gilinski - Chairman Abel Holtz Albert Pollans - President Simon Falic Mike Izak Jaime Gilinski Sidney Feltenstein Alberto Kamhazi David Lichter Matias Garfunkel Shmuel Katz M.D. Rabbi Sholom D. Lipskar Jaime Gilinski Rabbi Sholom D. Lipskar Monroe Milstein - Treasurer Max Gilinski Lazer Milstein Saul Gilinski Michael Perez Board of Directors Sam Greenberg Claudio Stivelman Mitch Feldman - President David Lichter Morris Tabacinic Eric Stein - Vice President Rebbetzin Chani Lipskar Joel Baum, CPA - Treasurer Rabbi Sholom Dovber Lipskar Devorah Leah Andrusier Rabbi Zalman Lipskar Executive Committee Carolyn Baumel Orit Osman Mitchell Feldman - Chair Evelyn Katz Max Benoliel Yaakov Saidof Jose Biton David Schottenstein Janice Barney David Lichter Eli Dominitz Daniel Shapiro Joel Baum CPA Rabbi Sholom Dovber Lipskar Maurice Egozi Ryan Shapiro Steven M. Dunn Rabbi Zalman Lipskar Henry Eichler Daniel Sragowicz Maurice Egozi Ryan Shapiro Daniel Gielchinsky Cynthia Stein Bruce Gelb Marc Sheridan Jacob J. Givner Jose Yankelevitch Daniel Gielchinsky Eric P. Stein Gregory Levine 29 Daily Study A complete guide to all classes and courses offered at The Shul
Derech Mitzvosecha Rabbi Zalman Lipskar 6:20 - 6:50 am
D Daf Yomi Rabbi Dov Schochet 7:45 - 8:45 am a Chok L’Yisrael - Sephardic Custom Reb Shimshon Tzubeli 8:45 am i l Chassisdic Discourses of The Rebbe Rabbi Shea Rubinstein 10:15 - 11:00 am y Community Kollel (Men) (Monday & Thursday) Shul Rabbis and Kolel 8:00 - 9:30 pm S Daf Yomi (Men) Rabbi Dov Schochet 9:00 am u Tanya - Sichos Rabbi Shlomo Haltzband 8:00 - 10:00 pm n In Depth Chumash Study Rabbi Dov Schochet 1:30 pm m Insights to our daily prayers (Spanish) Rabbi Shea Rubinstein 8:45 - 9:45 pm o Women’s Study Group Rebbetzin Chani Lipskar 8:15 - 10:00 pm n At the home of: Please call The Shul for details
Senior Jewish History Rabbi Shalom Katz 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
T Senior Torah Academy Rabbi Dov Schochet 12:00 - 1: pm Pirkei Avos u e Tanya Class in Spanish (Women) Mrs. Vivian Perez, 198 Park Drive, Bal Harbour Village 2:00 - 2:30 pm s Torah Portion Class in Spanish (Women) Mrs. Vivian Perez, 198 Park Drive, Bal Harbour Village 2:30 - 3:45 pm Morning Torah Class (Women) - Weekly Parsha Rebbetzin Chani Lipskar 10:00 - 11:30 am
W In Depth Tanya Class ( Men & Women) Rabbi Sholom D. Lipskar 11:30 am -12:30 pm e Tanya Class in English Mrs. Vivian Perez, 198 Park Drive, Bal Harbour Village 1:00 - 2:00 pm d Spanish Kolel - Chassidus Rabbi Shlomo Halsband 8:00 - 10:00 pm t Parsha (Men and Women) Rabbi Shea Rubinstein 11:15 - 12:00 am h Senior Torah Academy for Men & Women (Main Rabbi Dov Schochet 12:00 - 1:00 pm u Sanctuary) Book of Judges - Years 2780 -2835 r Tanya In Spanish (Women) Mrs. Vivian Perez 11:00 am - 1:00 pm s (Chabad of Aventura, 21001 Biscayne Blvd)
ALL CLASSES LOCATED AT THE SHUL UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED.
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