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The Kaddish is one of the most powerful prayers in a woman could recite Kaddish when she is equally our liturgy. It is a call for the sanctification in public of obligated in sanctifying God’s name and would provide God’s name. It is of interest to note the Mishnah Berurah equal tranquility to the departed. Yet he ultimately opposed comments that if one is standing in between two the establishment of these private minyans lest such minyanim, and one minyan is at Kedushah and the other innovation weaken other existing customs. For various minyan is at Kaddish, you are to respond to Kaddish. It reasons many rabbis concurred with him with some is a compilation of verses with Messianic overtones. A suggesting that women should perform other mitzvot toward person who says Kaddish is demonstrating in a mystical the merit of the deceased. way his ability to draw closer to God. There are variations of Kaddish: Half Kaddish, the Full Kaddish, the When a man loses his parent he enters a year-long Rabbinical Kaddish, and the “Orphan’s Kaddish.” The mourning period, reciting Kaddish for eleven months. Kaddish is instrumental in creating division lines in Furthermore he attains a priority in leading the services prayer. The Half Kaddish in particular is a divider from the Amud during the week. He is prohibited from separating Pesukei D’Zimra from Barchu and the leading the services on Shabbat and Yom Tov. This is blessings of the Shema. sometimes abused by mourners whose Hebrew is not up to par. Frequently I remind gabbaim that when a person loses Although we connect Kaddish frequently to his parent he becomes an orphan not a cantor. We are mourners and to death, there is no mention of death generally lenient in allowing a person to assume the Amud whatsoever in Kaddish. It is a statement of glorification and conduct the services even though his Hebrew is not the of God’s name. The first time that we see a connection best. The Kaddish is a very special prayer and it behooves between Kaddish and mourning is found in Massechet the congregation to make sure to be attentive and respond Sofrim in the 8th century where we see a connection to the Kaddish as it is being recited. In this way we also join between Kaddish to comforting mourners. Many early the mourner in honoring the deceased. We respectfully commentators never mentioned any connection between honor the mourner, and especially honor the Almighty. Kaddish and mourners, including the Rambam. There are early records mentioning how the tradition that There is much written as to why the Kaddish is recited depicts a young child saying Kaddish for a deceased only in Aramaic, and not in Hebrew. The Talmud (Sotah 33a parent somehow would allow the deceased to benefit and Tosfot Berachot 3a) states that angels do not from the recitation of Kaddish and avoid a judgement of understand Aramaic. Hence we recite it in a language they hell. Nevertheless, Rabbi Moshe Isserles asserted that it do not understand, thereby enabling us to spread its was preferable for a mourner to lead the services and message throughout God’s world, causing His Glory to be recite sacred blessings such as “Barchu” over reciting disseminated all over. If the angels would understand the Kaddish, which was initially created for minors who could Kaddish, they would be jealous of Israel saying a beautiful not fulfill that task of leading the services. (Y.D. 376:4) prayer.

The ritual of the recitation of the Mourners Kaddish A simpler answer is that the Kaddish became such an was so strong that people would hire someone to important and impactful prayer at a time when the people perform this function. [Rabbi Abraham Besdin o”h told spoke Aramaic and not Hebrew. Therefore it was written in the story at a funeral about a man telling the rabbi that a language spoken by all Jews (especially during the he was hiring somebody not only to say Kaddish, but he Babylonian Exile). was hiring somebody to sit Shiva for him as well!] The Maharal of Prague explained that Kaddish Initially only one mourner was allowed to recite every achieves an exaltation of God which transcends the heights individual Kaddish, leaving detailed rules of priority as that angels can achieve with their Divine services. We well as pressure to add excessive additional Kaddish stress the unique loftiness of the prayer by saying it in a opportunities. Eventually, to avert this, the custom language that is specifically not associated with angels, as developed for all Mourners to recite Kaddish together on per our tradition. such occasions. We should make the effort to learn the translation of the In our time the question has been raised for decades Kaddish in the English while we recite it in Aramaic. about women saying Kaddish. In our synagogue women are allowed to say Kaddish, but we request that men say Kaddish at the same time. In the 17th century a father RABBI EDWARD DAVIS requested that his only child, a daughter, recite Kaddish for him at a special minyan made up of men in his home. Rabbi Yair Bachrach responded that on a technical level

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE SISTERHOOD MESSAGE

I thought this was going to be an easy column to write. Avraham Avinu is our first “forefather” and yet, as far as All I needed to do was to compose a short few words parenting goes, we don’t have that much to go on. In fact, the to show appreciation to our part time staff, and our relationship between Avraham and Yitzchak doesn’t get much many volunteers. How difficult can that be? play in the Torah. The only time we ever see them speaking to each other is when Avraham is going off to sacrifice Yitzchak! Using some literary license, I am now in a situation Quite the bonding moment, right (no pun intended)? So here that my waste basket is overflowing with crumpled up we are, our first “father,” sharing a moment with his son, and sheets of paper, ripped in utter frustration from my suddenly, we get the only dialogue the Torah records between typewriter. I just don’t seem to be able to frame this the two of them. Yitzchak calls his father and Avraham replies right. Maybe that’s because there are so many people “Hineni – Here I am.” And then, once Yitzchak figures out that they are going to sacrifice something, he asks, “Where’s the who do so many diverse things for the shul that it’s animal that we are going to sacrifice?” And Avraham answers, difficult to summarize. Or maybe I’m just afraid that if “Hashem will provide it for us.” I start singling out people and the jobs that they do, I And that’s it. am certain to offend someone by leaving out recognition of their contribution. Our only time to see Avraham interact with Yitzchak and it’s just those two lines. Bit of a letdown, no? You’d think we’d get some Regardless, neither of those awesome Parenting 101 tips somewhere else, right? But no. reasons are ample enough to Two lines of dialogue and they aren’t that exciting. steer me away from recognizing and thanking The truth is, some people say that those two pieces of dialogue those who work behind the – “I am here” and “Hashem will provide” are actually the only parenting tips we need. They are the only two things a father scenes to make our needs to impart to his son (or daughter). Your child needs to congregation great. The know that you are here and that Hashem will provide. people behind the programs, Everything else, for the most part, is just icing on the proverbial initiatives and classes are the cake. mainstay of our success, and It’s a powerful message when we deserve our heartfelt thanks. are entering the season of ultimate Here is a partial list of things materialism and shopping. that our congregants put their Between Black Friday “must efforts into: haves” and Chanukah gift “wish

*Adult Education *Daf Yomi lists,” the month of Kislev can sometimes seem like an all out *Weekly Classes *Shabbos Mevorchim Lecture spoil-fest for our children. It’s a *Special holiday programing *Yom Ha’Atzmaut, *Yom good time to remember that the real gifts of Chanukah are the HaShoah *Kol Hanearim *Lag B’Omer, *Achdut Social gifts of simplicity – the gift of family, of friends, of light and *The Big Sh’bang *Yizkor Book *Shabbos hosts latkes. More than the latest Xbox game, more than that new pair *Brotherhood *Sisterhood *Shul Dinner *Decorum of Jimmy Choos, more than the payroll bonus. It’s a season for *House *Youth *Search *Transition *Fundraising *Kol telling our children the two things they need to keep in their Nidre Campaign *Finance *Raffle *Welcoming *New hearts always: I am here and Hashem will provide. Members Melava Malka *New Members Tea *Gift baskets *Mishloach Manot *Mikvah *Ritual *Social May this month bring you blessings of family, the warmth of Action *Beis Medresh *Young Professionals *Empty friends, and the knowledge that whatever it is you need or desire – that Hashem will provide it for you. Nesters *Website and IT management. Of special note: Youth Director, Youth Rabbis, Youth leaders, Happy Chanukah from your sisterhood crew! and finally Gabyim, who may very well be the most underappreciated group of people on the planet.

To all who has participated in any aspect of the above list (and any I have forgotten), you have our heartfelt thanks. We recognize the hours of intense dedication that each of these initiatives require. If you are not listed, find someone who is and give them a hug for me. May we all go from strength to strength. Crissy Kogan, Elysha Shainberg Maish Staiman Adina Ciment, Myriam Prager President Sisterhood Board

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Mitzvah Monitor Chanukah Lights in Shul Rabbi Yosef Weinstock

The Talmud (Shabbat 21b) rules that the proper location for Chanukah candles is in one’s home: either directly outside the entrance of the house or inside the home. No other locations are mentioned in the Talmud as being appropriate for lighting Chanukah candles.

Rabbi Yitzchak ben Abba Mari (12th century, France) in his work Sefer Ha’Ittur, is the first source to mention a custom of lighting Chanukah candles in the synagogue. Today, the mainstream Ashkenazic practice is to light Chanukah candles in shul, and to even do so with a bracha.

There are two basic approaches to understanding why we light Chanukah candles in shul. One approach views the shul as serving as an extension of the home. For instance, the Rivash (111) writes that the custom to light Chanukah candles in shul emerged from a period of persecution in which Jews were prevented from lighting properly in their homes. Although the ideal setting for Chanukah lights is the Jewish home, the synagogue can be used as an alternate location when necessary. The Orchot Chayim (14) utilizes a similar logic. He explains that Chanukah candles were lit in shul for the sake of those people who would not otherwise fulfill the mitzvah. Lighting Chanukah candles in shul is similar to reciting Kiddush and Havdalah in shul, or the Chazan’s repetition of the Amidah. All were originally instituted for those who otherwise would not have recited these important prayers.

On the other hand, the synagogue may have been chosen as a location for Chanukah lights not as a substitution for, but rather to compliment and expand upon the basic obligation that is fulfilled at home. The Ritva, for example, wrote that the Chanukah lighting in shul is a way to publicize the miracle to a greater degree, which we know is an important facet of the Chanukah celebration. Others (such as Sefer Hamanhig) add that it is appropriate to commemorate miracles that occurred in the Beit Hamikdash in the synagogue, which is called a Mikdash Me’at (a miniature Temple).

These two approaches to Chanukah lights in shul touch on the two facets of our relationship with a synagogue. On the one hand, our shul should be a “home away from home.” Our shul should be a place that is familiar to us, where we talk and socialize, where we eat and celebrate. On the other hand we must never lose sight of the fact that a synagogue is a Mikdash Me’at. Its core function and reason for existence is to perpetuate the legacy of the Temple: a location to meet with and talk to God, a place to satisfy our hunger for spiritual meaning and growth. At times these two facets of a shul can seem to be in tension with one another. After all, we might act, talk and dress differently in the comfort of our homes than we would in the Beit Hamikdash, or some other formal setting.

However this tension need not exist. It is possible for us to be committed to the sanctity of the synagogue while maintaining the familiarity and comfort of a shul as an extension of our home. Being faithful to both functions of a shul requires effort. But the first step is awareness. Let us utilize the experience of lighting Chanukah candles in our shul to recommit ourselves to the far-reaching importance and sanctity of our Mikdash Me’at.

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 The Orthodox Union does not certify Hannaford Frozen Spinach (Scarbourough, ME). Some packaging was printed with an unauthorized OU symbol.

 The Orthodox Union does not certify Monarch Canned Fruit Cocktail in Heavy Syrup (San Ramon, CA). This product contains carmine, a food coloring that is not considered kosher by the OU. Some cans were printed with an unauthorized OU symbol. This product was sold in Panama and possibly other locations.

 The Orthodox Union does not certify Lazzaroni Amaretti Cookie Snaps (Casalini SRL, Roccafranca, Italy). Some bags were printed with an unauthorized OU symbol.

 A limited amount of Setton Farms Crème Brûlée Mix (Setton International Foods, Inc., Commack, NY) mistakenly bore the OK instead of OK-D. This product contains dairy (as stated in the ingredient list) and is certified kosher dairy.

 Some bags of Gefen brand Chulent Mix with the UPC# 710069035003 and with “Best By” dates ranging from 8/18 to 10/18 were found to contain insects. The Orthodox Union and Gefen requested that possibly affected product should be withdrawn from the marketplace and corrective actions are being implemented. Under proper storage conditions, it is unusual to find infestation in these products sold in the United States.

 Planter’s Almond Lover’s Medley (Kraft Heinz Foods Company) is an OU-Pareve product. Some labels for the 2 lb. 5 oz. containers were printed without the OU symbol.

 Kosher/Non-Kosher Candy Assortments: Many variety bags of assorted, individually-wrapped candies now in stores contain a mixture of both kosher and non-kosher candies. The kashrut status of each variety should be carefully checked. Some of these assortments bear an OU or OU-D on the back of the bag after the ingredient listings of the kosher varieties. This can lead to confusion among shoppers who do not discern that the kosher symbol refers only to that particular variety, and not to the entire contents of the bag. The following are examples of these assortments currently in stores: Hershey – 100 Snack Size Pieces, 140 Pieces and 230 Pieces Assortments contain non-kosher Jolly Rancher items, together with kosher items. The bags bear a disclaimer on the back stating, “This Bag Contains Kosher and Non-Kosher Items.” Mars – 40 Pieces, 90 Pieces, 100 Pieces and 230 Pieces Assortments contain non- kosher Starburst and/or Skittles items, together with kosher items. These bags do not bear a disclaimer.

 Stubborn Soda in 12 oz. bottles from Pepsi, in the following flavors, is kosher and pareve: Agave Vanilla Cream, Black Cherry with Tarragon (Reg. & Low Calorie), Classic Root Beer, Lemon Berry Acai, and Orange Hibiscus.

 Mountain Dew Kickstart Energy Drinks which bear the letters “XG” in the middle of the second line of the inkjet code on the bottom of the can are kosher. Cans without the letters “XG” are kosher only when bearing a reliable certification on the label.

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YOUNG ISRAEL OF HOLLYWOOD-FT. LAUDERDALE DECEMBER 2016 PAGE 14 SIMCHAS FROM OUR FAMILIES – MAZEL TOV TO: BIRTHS  Michael & Shera Libraty on the birth of their son Eytan Isaac, and to grandparents Sammy & Sandy Libraty.  Seth & Wendy Goldsmith on the birth of their grandson to Amy & Brian Perry.  Ghita Wolpowitz on the birth of her grandson to Lisa & Jay Bunning.  Yossi & Michelle Mizrahi on the birth of their granddaughter to Isaac & Sari Mizrahi.  Eli & Goldie Berman on the birth of their grandson to Aliza & Daniel Nabatian.  Berta Fine on the birth of her great-granddaughter, Ela Victoria.  Marc & Stefanie Mingel on the birth of their daughter Cameron Elizabeth.  PJ & Judy Goldberg on the birth of their grandson to Chana & Hanania Weissler. Mazel Tov to great-grandparents Paula & Arnold Gassel.  Alan & Lihny Blaustein on the birth of their grandson.  Rabbi Moshe & Naama Parnes on the birth of their granddaughter.  Billy & Batzi Berman on the birth of their grandson. ENGAGEMENTS & MARRIAGES  Usher & Brenda Bryn on the engagement of their daughter Alexa to Joshua Micley.  Barry & Reyna Einhorn on the engagement of their daughter Adena to Chaim Osina. Mazel Tov to grandmother Joan Niad.  Yitzie & Aviva Wernick on the engagement of their daughter Arielle to Yaakov Teles.  Gary & Beth Hopen on the engagement of their daughter Jessica to Charles Bresler. BNAI/BNOT MITZVAH  Joshua & Susie Loberfeld on their daughter Eliana becoming a Bat Mitzvah.  Stuart & Tova Courtney on the Bar Mitzvah of their grandson Samuel Courtney.  Barry & Jillian Galitzer on the Bar Mitzvah of their son Steven. Mazel Tov to grandparents Joshua & Deborah Galitzer and Abba & Sandy Borowich.  Rabbi Yosef & Rebecca Weinstock on the Bar Mitzvah of their son Yaakov. Mazel Tov to grandparents Martin & Marsha Schenker. ALSO MAZEL TOV TO:  Adina Ciment, Gala Honoree at the Sharsheret Gala & Silent Auction.  Joshua & Andrea Leibowitz, Honorees at the BMA Annual Journal Celebration.  Rabbi Yosef & Rebecca Weinstock, Community Service Honorees at the BMA Annual Journal Celebration.

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1. Since Maimonides recounts the story of should burn for this time. These lights are lit before Chanukah in his Code of Jewish Law, it is obviously the Shabbat candles are lit. important to review the history of the Chanukah story including the victory over the Greek-Syrians and the 11. On Saturday night, it is questionable whether the miracle of the oil in the Beit HaMikdash. Menorah or the Havdalah candle is lit first. In shul, the Menorah is lit first and then Havdalah is made. At 2. The name Chanukah means " -- "they home, one follows the custom of one's family. In my rested on the 25th" of Kislev from their enemies. home, we make Havdalah first. Another reason for the name Chanukah is to commemorate the rededication of the Beit HaMikdash 12. All oils are permitted. It is preferable though to from the defilement of the enemy. In addition, the use olive oil. All olive oil is kosher for use in the building of the Mishkan (tabernacle) was completed Menorah. on the 25th of Kislev. 13. Gas or Electric lights are not permitted. 3. It is best that each member of the family lights his or her own Menorah for the entire 8 nights of 14. The lights should be set in a straight row (not Chanukah. including the Shamash), in order that the number of lights be recognizable by an onlooker. For the same 4. If one person is lighting for another, a woman reason, a space of one inch should separate the may kindle the Menorah for a man, and vice versa. lights. Although a woman may light the candles to exempt her husband, this should preferably not be done-- 15. If the lights are blown out before the required unless he will not be home to light them himself. length of burning time, they should be relit without repeating the brachah. 5. A person wishing to join with another in the mitzvah should give an amount of money to become a 16. It is forbidden to use the Chanukah lights for any partner in the ownership of the oil, wicks, or candles. purpose (e.g. to read or to eat by them). Similarly, one The person doing the lighting may give a share of the is not allowed to light a Chanukah candle from oil et al as a gift instead of accepting payment. another Chanukah candle. The shamash candle should be used exclusively. If the shamash candle 6. When lighting the Menorah inside the house, the goes out before one is finished using it, be sure not to lights should be placed at a window facing a public relight it from a Chanukah candle. area. If not possible, they should be placed facing a neighbor. 17. All brachot should be recited before beginning the lighting. The reason for this is that all brachot are 7. The lights should be lit at nightfall, although it is fully recited before the performance of the mitzvah. permissible to light them at sunset. The lights must remain lit until half an hour after nightfall (69 minutes 18. Once the lights have burned for the required after sunset). time, one is allowed to extinguish the lights or then use them for some other purpose (the latter 8. One should not begin a meal, learn, or do other possibility exists only if one made a condition before work before lighting the Menorah. kindling the lights).

9. While the lights are burning, work which is 19. The complete Hallel is said on all eight days of prohibited on Chol HaMoed is customarily not Chanukah. performed. 20. Al Hanissim is added in the Shmoneh Esrai and 10. On Erev Shabbat, all the candles or amount of oil Birkat Hamazon. If one forgot the Al Hanissim in should be large enough to burn until ½ hour after Shmoneh Esrai until after the following brachah, one nightfall. If this is impossible, at least one light does not go back to say it.

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OUR CONDOLENCES TO: May they be comforted amongst the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem  Barbara Coplowitz on the loss of her mother Lillian Safer  Joseph Feit on the loss of his father Eli Feit

REFUAH SHLEIMAH TO OUR CONGREGANTS AND THEIR FAMILIES: Avraham HaLevi ben Mirel (Alvin Stein), Avraham Shlomo ben Ita (Rabbi Gavriel Grossman’s father),Binyamin ben Chemla (Binyamin Israel), David HaKohen ben Esther (Lev Kandinov’s father), Eliezer HaLevi ben Chana (Leon Brauser-Joel Brauser’s father), Shmuel ben Golda (Sam Schachter), Solomon ben Solika (Solomon Perez-Ilana Melnitsky’s father), Yacov ben Devorah (Jerry Deutsch-Gabe Deutsch’s father) Chaya Mariam bat Blima (Harriet Bloom-Wendy Goldsmith’s mother), Chaya Shayna Sara bat Chane Esther (Shaani Splaver), Devora bat Sheina Baila, Elka bat Tova (Leona Brauser-Joel Brauser’s mother), Sara Leah bat Rochel (Cynthia Lynn Haber-Cheryl Hamburg’s sister), Sara Leah bat Bracha (Stacey Deutsch), Sara bat Temma (Susan Brisgel), Sarah Rivkah bat Zissel (Judy Klein), Shira Raizel Esther bat Mina Zosha (Ruth Messer’s granddaughter), Tzirel Libah bat Frimed Mindel (Sylvia Lieberman-Philippe Lieberman’s mother), Yocheved bat Tzril (Joan Niad)

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Q: When constructing an Aron Kodesh, we normally hang a Parochet (curtain) on the outside. My question is: are the Parochet hung outside the doors or inside the doors of the Aron?

A: The source for this law is the Talmud (Megillah 26b) where Rava comments regarding the curtain which lines the inside of the Ark that houses the Torah… Rashi comments that this curtain hangs inside the Ark. Tosfot comment that the curtain hangs outside the Ark. The Meiri explains the passage according to Rashi, while the RaMa writes according to Tosfot. The end result is that either way is acceptable. Rav Chaim David HaLevi, the late Sephardic Chief Rabbi of Tel Aviv, wrote about Shuls in Yerushalayim that put one Parochet inside the doors and another Parochet outside the doors. [In our Shul, the Main Sanctuary has the Parochet outside the doors; at the Shabbat 8 o’clock Minyan upstairs, the Parochet is inside the doors.]

Q: May one use the telephone to visit the sick and to console the bereaved?

A: There is a cute anecdote I heard from Rabbi J. Simcha Cohen o”h involving the time when his father died in 1978. He was sitting Shiva together with his brother when this question came up. They noticed a book in English that stated that a personal visit should be conducted, and one should not rely on the telephone. While discussing this issue, the phone rang. It was Reb Moshe Feinstein. He had been to the funeral but was too weak to visit with them. so he called to talk to each of them. That ended that discussion. The end result is that a personal visit is preferred, but a phone call will suffice if need be. Regarding visiting the sick, very often more than a cheerful visit is necessary. Making sure the sick person is cared for is the primary goal of the visit. If that is being accomplished, the phone call is an accepted means of performing the Mitzvah.

Q: What are the laws of Keriah (Tearing a Garment) at a funeral?

A: The custom is to tear clothing before the eulogies. The tear is made while standing and should be about 4 inches long. The tear is made downward – from the neckline in the front. The mourner may change into less desirable clothing before tearing, because the tearing need not be performed on clothing he/she cares about. For a parent who passes away, all layers of clothing are torn, excluding topcoat, undergarment and Tzitzit. In order for a woman to remain covered, she tears her garments and immediately closes the tear with a pin. The mourner tears in public, and must tear by hand (but may start the tear with a utensil (scissors or knife). The mourner tears on the left side. If mistakenly performed on the right side, it is acceptable. [For other relatives who pass away, the mourner tears only the outermost garment, excluding the topcoat. The mourner may tear in private. If the mourner changes clothing during Shiva, he need not tear this newly changed clothing. The mourner tears the right side. If mistakenly performed on the left side, it is acceptable.]

Q: If a baby boy is born Friday evening after sunset, may the Shalom Zachor be that Friday evening or the following Friday night?

A: Either one.

Q: Am I allowed to tear toilet paper on Shabbat?

A: It is not permitted to tear paper towels or toilet paper off a roll on Shabbat, whether one tears along the perforation or not. In case of necessity one may tear the toilet paper, but he should do so in an indirect manner and not along the perforations. Tissues that are not completely separated and are still attached may not be torn apart. It is permitted to use tissues and paper towels on Shabbat even if they are likely to tear in use.

Q: May one listen to Havdallah over the telephone?

A: Listening to Havdallah over the telephone is problematic, since one does not hear the natural, human voice when it is transmitted over the telephone. Some authorities are of the view that one’s obligation is not fulfilled, and one should not respond with Amen to the blessings. In case of emergency, however, when a woman is ill and in the hospital when Havdallah cannot be made for her, it is the opinion of Reb Moshe Feinstein that she should listen to Havdallah over the phone and answer Amen on hearing the blessings.

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THE CHACHAM FOR THE COLONIES… Rabbi Raphael which kings of Naples or Sicily claimed it, and it descended Chaim Yitzchak Karigal (1732-1777). Rabbi Karigal was a via the Savoyards to the Italian kings. The King of Spain typical Sephardi Chacham from Eretz Yisrael who spent a still uses it. Only one English monarch used the title. When number of years in 18th century America. He was born in Mary I, daughter of Henry VIII, married Philip II of Spain in 1732 in the ancient Sephardic kehilla of Chevron. At the Winchester in 1554, she was declared, among Habsburg age of 21, Rabbi Karigal was appointed to be the Shliach of titles, to be Queen of Jerusalem. The title was used by the Chevron in 1754. He understood that his mission was Habsburg emperors until 1918. (From “Jerusalem the basically to travel to the Diaspora to raise money for his Biography” by Montefiore) community’s scholars. His travels took him to Egypt for three months, then to Turkey, Constantinople, Salonica, THE RAMBAN SHUL… Its fate tells the story of the Jews Syria, Iraq, and Persia, and then back to Chevron. In 1757 in Jerusalem. The first synagogue was probably on Mount he went to Western Europe, to Italy, Vienna, Prague, Zion but soon moved to the Jewish Quarter. Under the London, and Amsterdam. And then off to Curacao, where Mamluks, a mosque and Al-Yehud (Jewish) minaret were he stayed for two years before returning to Chevron. In built next to it, extended in 1397. When the synagogue 1768 he left again for Paris, London, and then Jamaica. In collapsed in 1474, Muslims demolished it and refused to 1771 he arrived in Philadelphia. A month later he went to permit its reconstruction. But the penultimate Mamluk New York, and then to Newport, RI, where he met and Sultan, Qaitbay, allowed it to be rebuilt. It was closed again befriended Reverend Ezra Stiles, who would later become by the Ottomans in 1587. A synagogue was then opened in president of Yale University. Stiles wrote a number of the neighboring building until the Ramban and the next door synagogue were united and reopened in 1835. In the Hebrew letters to Rabbi Karigal, which were preserved. On th Shavuot in 1773 Rabbi Karigal gave a spirited sermon in early 20 century the Ramban Shul was taken over by the Newport. Normally he spoke in Hebrew, but in Newport he Muslims and used as storage until it again became a spoke in Spanish. The parneisim of Newport were so synagogue. It was deliberately destroyed by the Arab impressed with his sermon that they had it published in an Legion in 1948. In 1967 it was reopened. English translation in 1773, the first Jewish discourse to be published in America. Rabbi Karigal left Newport on July HARRY HOUDINI (1874-1926)… Houdini was born Erik 21, 1773 and set sail for Surinam, and then in 1774 to Weisz in Budapest. His parents were Rabbi Mayer Samuel Barbados, where he died at the age of 45. and Cecilia Weisz; his father was a full-bearded Hungarian rav. As a child he attended a circus and was mesmerized JEWISH BEGINNING IN AMERICA… The first Jews by the escape artist. He quickly became an illusionist and arrived in 1654 aboard the “St. Charles” sailing with a stunt performer. Check out this entry from a 1920 Funk and shipload of 23 Spanish-Portuguese Jews to New Wagnalls New Dictionary: Amsterdam. They sought refuge in the Dutch colony. The Dutch had been among the friendliest European nations for Jews. They were met by a most anti-Semitic Peter Stuyvesant, then the governor of the North American Dutch colony. Peg-legged and crusty, Stuyvesant barred Jews from participating in the defense of the colony, and instead demanded that Jews pay a special tax levied on them alone, to pay for not serving. One holdout, Asser Levy, insisted in serving in the military and refused to pay the tax. JULIUS ROSENWALD (1863-1932)… Rosenwald was the He fought Stuyvesant and won. Today there is a small son of a Jewish immigrant peddler who never finished high intersection of streets in Lower Manhattan named Asser school but rose to become president of Sears, Roebuck Levy Square. No-one knows who that space is named for. and Company. He became a major philanthropist who gave There is also a prominent New York City public school away $62 million in his lifetime, the equivalent of roughly $1 named Stuyvesant High School, one of the city’s three or billion today. Rosenwald was deeply touched by the plight four finest schools. Throughout most of the latter half of the of African-Americans in the Jim Crow South, and it was to 20th century much of that top school’s student body was that community that he directed most of his generosity. He comprised of Jews. No-one knows or cares who that school helped build 5,300 schools for blacks, especially in the is named for. And in that first Jewish encounter with South. Rosenwald was a member of the Chicago Sinai Stuyvesant there may be seen a metaphor describing the Congregation (Reform) and was inspired by its rabbi Dr. entirety of the American Jewish experience. Emil G. Hirsch, a politically progressive Reform rabbi who helped establish the NAACP in 1909. Rosenwald funded THE KING OF JERUSALEM… Many of the royal houses agricultural programs in pre-state Palestine and supported of Europe, including the Bourbons, the Habsburgs, and the some Jewish causes in Chicago, but his legacy was a Savoyards, claimed the title. In 1277 Charles of Anjou major supporter to a race other than his own. He was bought it from Mary of Antioch, one of its claimants, after known to be a strong anti-Zionist.

The Final Frontier: U.S.-Israel Space Cooperation

For over three decades, the United States and Israel worked together to “boldly go” where only a few other countries have ventured—space. Two recent developments highlight the Jewish state’s pivotal role in the partnership to explore “the final frontier”—the NASA-Israel Space Agency (ISA) agreement in October 2015 and the introduction of the United States and Israel Space Cooperation Act in September 2016.

The U.S.-Israel space relationship began in 1985, when ISA and NASA began cooperating on several projects on a case-by-case basis. A decade later, the two agencies regularized cooperation and signed their first agreement outlining areas of mutual cooperation in the peaceful use of space. As a result, Israeli Air Force Col. Ilan Ramon was selected in 1997 to train in the United States with NASA. Ramon would become Israel’s first astronaut; his life and six others were tragically cut short in the 2003 Columbia space shuttle disaster.

In June 2011, three Israeli experiments took place on the Endeavor space shuttle. One was sent to the International Space Station (ISS), the first Israeli experiment to take place aboard the ISS.

And just last year, in October 2015, NASA and ISA formally entered into a new agreement to bolster collaboration on civil space activities. Under this deal, NASA will be able to utilize Israeli innovation and technology in U.S. space programs—including future missions to Mars and many other endeavors.

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden praised the new accord, stating “Our two countries have had a long history of cooperation in space exploration, scientific discovery and research, and we look forward to the opportunities this new agreement provides us to build upon this partnership.”

Adding to this momentum, on Sept. 9, U.S. Reps. Derek Kilmer (D-WA), Jim Bridenstine (R-OK), Marc Veasey (D-TX) and Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL) introduced the United States and Israel Space Cooperation Act. This bipartisan legislation would advance space cooperation by encouraging collaboration between NASA and ISA scientists.

“Space plays a vital role in national security and is an important aspect of our everyday lives,” said Rep. Bridenstine. “Innovations in this area keep our citizens safe while enhancing their quality of life. This bill will allow us to continue advancing these goals alongside one of our greatest allies.”

“For decades, the United States has worked with our allies to pursue new frontiers in science and space,” said Rep. Kilmer. “This bill allows us to work with one of our key partners to continue that pursuit.”

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  The family of Rabbi Dr. Ted Abramson ( ” ) in honor of the Alex & Aliza Markovich  Daf Yomi Participants L’hagdil Torah u’leha’adirah Nahva & Isaac Mamon  Meryl & Dr. Norman Palgon, Tamar & Brian Weinberg, David,  Dror & Avivit Ben-Aharon Sarah, Alana and Daniel, Aliza & Steve Goldstein, Matthew  Earl & Donna Barron in memory of his father and mother Jack Dylan and Gavin Leo, & Rebecca & Seth Kinzbrunner, Shmuel & Sarah Barron ( ” ) Ezra and Eliana Sara in memory of their dearly beloved  The Bengio Family in honor of our great YI of Hollywood parents, grandparents & great grandparents, Shirley & David community and for the refuah sheleimah of all those in need Lyman ( ” )  Howard and Carol Bienenfeld in honor of their grandchildren  The Poliak Family in memory of their beloved grandparents ( ” )  Deborah Chames in honor of her children & grandchildren  Curtiss Pulitzer in memory of Linda Pulitzer ( ” ) and in honor and in memory of her beloved husband Dr. Abe Chames ( ” ) of his beautiful grandchildren Alexandra Claire, Isabelle  Jonathan and Melissa Chames Sophie, Dylan Jake, Daniella Sara, Liana Rachel and David Ori.  Alvin & Tamara Cohen in honor of their children &  Dr. & Mrs. Sam & Deborah Rand & Jacob Bean in blessed grandchildren & in respect of the wonderful Young Israel memory of Dr. Abraham Rand ( ) & Rabbi Yaacov Yosef Community! ” Rand ( )  Jennifer & Danny Cohen in honor of their two wonderful sons ” Betzalel Aryeh & Noam Yaal  Howard & Ellen Rotterdam in honor of Evan Edelstein wishing  Stuart & Tova Courtney in loving memory of Tova’s parents him a wonderful year at Yeshivat Gush Etzion Asher & Masha Moshkovsky ( ” ), Tova’s brother Chanon  Daniel & Deborah Salama  Jeffrey and Risa Schiff in memory of her beloved parents Moshkovsky ( ” ), & Stuart’s parents Richard & Frieda Natalie and Philip Manas ( ” ) & aunt Miriam Silverman ( ” ) Courtney ( ” ) & Tova’s beloved aunt and uncle Rivka &  Randi & Jason Schulman in honor of their children. Shabtai Moshkovsky ( ” )  Enid & Warren Schwartz.  Edward & Jamie Czinn in memory of Ed’s sister Aliza Sherman  Islon & Eve Seliger in honor of their grandchildren. ( ” )  Myra Shulkes and family in loving memory of Dr. Howard  The Danis family in memory of Susu’s mother Elka bat Yisroel, Shulkes ( ” ) ( ” ) and Stephen’s father Aaron ben Shimon ( ” )  Adam & Shaani Splaver and family.  Jordan & Tammy Ditchek  Maish & Tziviah Staiman in memory of her beloved mother  Lippy & Mati Fischman Judie Warman ( ” )  Herb and Edith Fishler in memory of their parents ( ” )  Ronald & Risa Steiner in honor of their wonderful children  Barry & Jillian Galitzer in honor of their blessed parents Josh & and grandchildren. Debbie Galitzer and Abba & Sandy Borowich whom their  Myron & Debbie Stayman in memory of Myron’s parents and children are fortunate to live in the same community with. Debbie’s father and in honor of Debbie’s mother Sylvia  Ira & Miriam Ginsberg in memory of their beloved parents Babouri and their beautiful children and grandchildren. May Abe & Tillie Simon ( ” ), Max & Hana Ginsberg ( ” ) they all continue to be blessed with long life, good health and  Bob & Debbie Hirsch in memory of his parents Murray & continued happiness. Roslyn Hirsch ( ” ) and in honor of their children &  David & Haya Tepper and family in honor of Tzahal. grandchildren.  Larry & Judy Weiss in memory of their beloved daughter  Sarah & Steven Jacoby in honor of their children and in Elizabeth Susan Weiss ( ” ), his beloved father Seymour S. memory of their fathers; Aaron Jacoby ( ” ) & Herbert Weiss ( ” ) and beloved mother Roslyn L. Weiss ( ” ) and Englander ( ” ) Judy’s beloved father Benjamin Hammerman ( ” )  Doron & DV Kahn for a refuah shleimah for all those in need.  Arlene Weiss in memory of her beloved husband Milt and her  Lev & Raya Kandinov in honor of their parents and their beloved parents Jack and Sarah Barron ( ” ) children.  Fred & Lori Wittlin in honor of their children and  Steven & Lauren Kimmel in honor of our children. grandchildren.  Mark & Crissy Kogan and family  Doris & Jonathan Konovitch in memory of Jonathan’s parents, Rabbi Harold & Bernyce Konovitch ( ” ), Jonathan’s sister Robyn L. Konovitch ( ” ) and Doris’ father Walter Berger ( ” )  Shelly & Lynda Levin in memory of her parents Sol & Faye

Comet ( ” ) and his parents Dr. Hyman & Dorothy Levin ( ” )

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December 2016 Kislev/Tevet 5777 S MTWT F S FULL SCHEDULE SHABBAT A.M. SERVICES 1 Kislev 2 Kislev 3 Kislev 7:00 a.m. Sanctuary 1 2 3 November 2016 January 2017 Rosh Chodesh 5:11 p.m. 8:00 a.m. Rooms 1 & 2 12345 1234567 8:45 a.m. Sephardic Minyan Library 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Shacharit 7:00 a.m., 8:45 a.m. Beit Midrash Minyan 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 8:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. Shacharit Minyan Sanctuary 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Rabbi's Class 4:05 p.m. 9:30 a.m. YP Minyan Chapel 27 28 29 30 29 30 31 Shacharit 6:00 a.m., Shacharit 6:15 a.m., Minchah 5:05 p.m. 9:30 a.m. Teen Minyan Room 5 7:00 a.m., 8:00 a.m. 7:30 a.m., 8:00 a.m. Shabbat Ends 6:08 p.m. 9:30 a.m. Youth Minyan Modular Minchah 5:20 p.m. Minchah 5:20 p.m. Toldot 4 4 Kislev 5 5 Kislev 6 6 Kislev 7 7 Kislev 8 8 Kislev 9 9 Kislev 10 10 Kislev 5:12 p.m. Scholar-in-Residence Raizi Chechik Shacharit 7:00 a.m., 8:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m. Rabbi's Class 4:05 p.m. Shacharit 6:15 a.m., Shacharit 6:15 a.m., Shacharit 6:15 a.m., Shacharit 7:15 a.m., Shacharit 6:15 a.m., Shacharit 6:15 a.m., Minchah 5:05 p.m. 7:15 a.m., 8:00 a.m. 7:30 a.m., 8:00 a.m. 7:30 a.m., 8:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m. 7:30 a.m., 8:00 a.m. 7:15 a.m., 8:00 a.m. Shabbat Ends 6:09 p.m. Minchah 5:20 p.m. Minchah 5:20 p.m. Minchah 5:20 p.m. Minchah 5:20 p.m. Minchah 5:20 p.m. Minchah 5:20 p.m. Vayetze 11 11 Kislev 12 12 Kislev 13 13 Kislev 14 14 Kislev 15 15 Kislev 16 16 Kislev 17 17 Kislev Empty Nesters BBQ Sisterhood Book Club Coffee & Conversation 5:14 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m. 12:30 p.m. Lecture repeated Shacharit 7:00 a.m., 8:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m. Rabbi's Class 4:10 p.m. Shacharit 7:15 a.m., Shacharit 6:15 a.m., Shacharit 6:15 a.m., Shacharit 6:15 a.m., Shacharit 6:15 a.m., Shacharit 6:15 a.m., Minchah 5:10 p.m. 8:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m. 7:15 a.m., 8:00 a.m. 7:30 a.m., 8:00 a.m. 7:30 a.m., 8:00 a.m. 7:15 a.m., 8:00 a.m. 7:30 a.m., 8:00 a.m. Shabbat Ends 6:12 p.m. Minchah 5:20 p.m. Minchah 5:20 p.m. Minchah 5:20 p.m. Minchah 5:20 p.m. Minchah 5:20 p.m. Minchah 5:20 p.m. Vayishlach 18 18 Kislev 19 19 Kislev 20 20 Kislev 21 21 Kislev 22 22 Kislev 23 23 Kislev 24 24 Kislev Blood Drive Board Meeting 5:18 p.m. Chanukah Latke Night 5:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m. 1st night Shacharit 7:00 a.m., 8:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m. Rabbi's Class 4:15 p.m. Shacharit 6:15 a.m., Shacharit 7:15 a.m., Shacharit 6:15 a.m., Shacharit 6:15 a.m., Shacharit 6:15 a.m., Shacharit 6:15 a.m., Minchah 5:15 p.m. 7:30 a.m., 8:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m. 7:15 a.m., 8:00 a.m. 7:30 a.m., 8:00 a.m. 7:30 a.m., 8:00 a.m. 7:15 a.m., 8:00 a.m. Shabbat Ends 6:15 p.m. Minchah 5:25 p.m. Minchah 5:25 p.m. Minchah 5:25 p.m. Minchah 5:25 p.m. Minchah 5:25 p.m. Minchah 5:25 p.m. Vayeshev 25 25 Kislev 26 26 Kislev 27 27 Kislev 28 28 Kislev 29 29 Kislev 30 1 Tevet 31 2 Tevet 5:22 p.m. Chanukah Chanukah Chanukah Chanukah Chanukah Chanukah 8th night 2nd night 3rd night 4th night 5th night 6th night Rosh Chodesh Chanukah Shacharit 7:00 a.m., Achdut Social 6:30 p.m. 8:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m. 7th night Rabbi's Class 4:15 p.m. Minchah 5:15 p.m. Shacharit 7:00 a.m., Shacharit 6:15 a.m., Shacharit 6:15 a.m., Shacharit 6:15 a.m., Shacharit 6:15 a.m., Shacharit 6:00 a.m., Shabbat Ends 6:19 p.m. 8:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m. 7:15 a.m., 8:00 a.m. 7:15 a.m., 8:00 a.m. 7:15 a.m., 8:00 a.m. 7:15 a.m., 8:00 a.m. 7:00 a.m., 8:00 a.m. Minchah 5:30 p.m. Minchah 5:30 p.m. Minchah 5:30 p.m. Minchah 5:30 p.m. Minchah 5:30 p.m. Minchah 5:30 p.m. Miketz Young Israel of Hollywood-Ft. Lauderdale • 3291 Stirling Road • Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 • (954) 966-7877 (phone) • (954) 962-5566 (fax) January 2017 Tevet/Shevat 5777 S MTWT F S 1 3 Tevet 2 4 Tevet 3 5 Tevet 4 6 Tevet 5 7 Tevet 6 8 Tevet 7 9 Tevet Chanukah 5:27 p.m. New Year's Day Shacharit 7:00 a.m., 8:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m. Rabbi's Class 4:20 p.m. Shacharit 7:15 a.m., Shacharit 6:15 a.m., Shacharit 6:15 a.m., Shacharit 6:15 a.m., Shacharit 6:15 a.m., Shacharit 6:15 a.m., Minchah 5:20 p.m. 8:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m. 7:15 a.m., 8:00 a.m. 7:30 a.m., 8:00 a.m. 7:30 a.m., 8:00 a.m. 7:15a.m., 8:00 a.m. 7:30 a.m., 8:00 a.m. Shabbat Ends 6:24 p.m. Minchah 5:35 p.m. Minchah 5:35 p.m. Minchah 5:35 p.m. Minchah 5:35 p.m. Minchah 5:35 p.m. Minchah 5:35 p.m. Vayigash 8 10 Tevet 9 11 Tevet 10 12 Tevet 11 13 Tevet 12 14 Tevet 13 15 Tevet 14 16 Tevet Fast Day Sisterhood Book Club 5:32 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Shacharit 7:00 a.m., Fast Begins 5:56 a.m. 8:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m. Shacharit 7:00 a.m., Rabbi's Class 4:30 p.m. 8:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m. Shacharit 6:15 a.m., Shacharit 6:15 a.m., Shacharit 6:15 a.m., Shacharit 6:15 a.m., Shacharit 6:15 a.m., Minchah 5:30 p.m. Minchah 5:35 p.m. 7:15 a.m., 8:00 a.m. 7:30 a.m., 8:00 a.m. 7:30 a.m., 8:00 a.m. 7:15a.m., 8:00 a.m. 7:30 a.m., 8:00 a.m. Shabbat Ends 6:30 p.m. Fast Ends 6:22 p.m. Minchah 5:35 p.m. Minchah 5:35 p.m. Minchah 5:35 p.m. Minchah 5:35 p.m. Minchah 5:35 p.m. Vayechi 15 17 Tevet 16 18 Tevet 17 19 Tevet 18 20 Tevet 19 21 Tevet 20 22 Tevet 21 23 Tevet Martin Luther King Day Coffee & Conversation 5:37 p.m. 12:30 p.m. Lecture repeated Shacharit 7:00 a.m., 8:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m. Rabbi's Class 4:35 p.m. Shacharit 7:15 a.m., Shacharit 6:15 a.m., Shacharit 6:15 a.m., Shacharit 6:15 a.m., Shacharit 6:15 a.m., Shacharit 6:15 a.m., Minchah 5:35 p.m. 8:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m. 7:15 a.m., 8:00 a.m. 7:30 a.m., 8:00 a.m. 7:30 a.m., 8:00 a.m. 7:15 a.m., 8:00 a.m. 7:30 a.m., 8:00 a.m. Shabbat Ends 6:35 p.m. Minchah 5:45 p.m. Minchah 5:45 p.m. Minchah 5:45 p.m. Minchah 5:45 p.m. Minchah 5:45 p.m. Minchah 5:45 p.m. Shemot 22 24 Tevet 23 25 Tevet 24 26 Tevet 25 27 Tevet 26 28 Tevet 27 29 Tevet 28 1 Shevat 5:43 p.m. Rosh Chodesh

Shacharit 7:00 a.m., 8:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m. Rabbi's Class 4:40 p.m. Minchah 5:40 p.m. Shacharit 7:15 a.m., Shacharit 6:15 a.m., Shacharit 6:15 a.m., Shacharit 6:15 a.m., Shacharit 6:15 a.m., Shacharit 6:15 a.m., Shabbat Ends 6:40 p.m. 8:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m. 7:15 a.m., 8:00 a.m. 7:30 a.m., 8:00 a.m. 7:30 a.m., 8:00 a.m. 7:15 a.m., 8:00 a.m. 7:30 a.m., 8:00 a.m. Minchah 5:50 p.m. Minchah 5:50 p.m. Minchah 5:50 p.m. Minchah 5:50 p.m. Minchah 5:50 p.m. Minchah 5:50 p.m. Va'era

29 2 Shevat 30 3 Shevat 31 4 Shevat FULL SCHEDULE SHABBAT A.M. SERVICES December 2016 February 2017 7:00 a.m. Sanctuary 123 1234 8:00 a.m. Rooms 1 & 2 45678910 567891011 8:45 a.m. Sephardic Minyan Library 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 8:45 a.m. Beit Midrash Minyan 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 9:00 a.m. Shacharit Minyan Sanctuary 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 26 27 28 29 30 31 Shacharit 7:15 a.m., Shacharit 6:15 a.m., Shacharit 6:15 a.m., 9:30 a.m. YP Minyan Chapel February 17: Save the date. 8:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m. 7:15 a.m., 8:00 a.m. Annual Journal Dinner honoring 7:30 a.m., 8:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Teen Minyan Room 5 Rabbi and Meira Davis. Minchah 5:55 p.m. Minchah 5:55 p.m. Minchah 5:55 p.m. 9:30 a.m. Youth Minyan Modular Young Israel of Hollywood-Ft. Lauderdale • 3291 Stirling Road • Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 • (954) 966-7877 (phone) • (954) 962-5566 (fax) GET YOUR BRAIN READY

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