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SHABBAT SERVICES PARASHAH

In this week's parashah, Moses addresses the people reviewing the events that occurred, the laws that were given and recounting the instructions that G-d had given them in the course of their 40-year journey from Egypt to the Promised Land. Moses recalls how he told them that he could not bear the burden of their strife alone, and Candle Lighting Friday Night 7:57 PM directed them to pick leaders from each tribe who were wise, discerning, and experienced. They Friday Evening Services 7:15 PM did, and Moses charged the magistrates to hear and decide disputes justly. Moses directed them to bring him any matter that was too difficult to decide. Shabbat Morning Service 9:00 A.M Moses recalls the story of the spies, how the scouts reported that it was a good land, but the Torah Class 6:30 P.M. people flouted G-d's command and refused to go into the land, instead murmuring in their tents Shabbat Afternoon Service 7:30 P.M. about reports of people stronger and taller than they and large cities with sky-high walls. Moses Shabbat Ends: 8:57 P.M. recounted that G-d became angry and vowed that not one of the men of that generation would see the good land that G-d swore to their fathers, except Caleb because he remained loyal to BIRTHDAY WISHES: G-d. Moses complained that because of the people, G-d was incensed with Moses too, and told him that he would not enter the land either but Joshua would enter the land. Moses told how the people replied that now they would go up and fight. Despite Moses warning them not to, as G-d

Mrs. Michaela Perez would not travel in their midst and they would be routed by their enemies, they would not listen Mr. Uzi Huga and the Amorites crushed them at Hormah. Mr. Carlos Duec Moses recalled how they remained at Kadesh a long time, then marched back into the wilderness. Moses recounts how G-d instructed them regarding three nations whose land was Mrs. Michele Vessal off-limits for them: Seir (Edom), Moab and Amon. These lands were the rightful inheritance of If we have missed your special date, please the descendants of Esau and Lot. The people were instructed that they should be very careful call the office. not to provoke them, for G-d would not give them any of their land. Moses recounted how G-d instructed them to set out across the river Arnon, to attack Sihon the REFUAH SHELEMAH TO: Amorite, king of Heshbon, and occupy his land. Sihon and his men took the field but G-d delivered him to the Israelites, and they defeated him and captured all his towns, leaving no Ms. Victoria Rosin survivor, retaining as booty only the cattle and the spoil. Moses recounted how King Og of Mr. Maurice Sady Bashan and his men took the field against them at Edrei, but G-d delivered King Og of Bashan, Mervin Wilf, Esq. and his men, into their hands, and they left no survivor. Moses recounted how he assigned land Mr. Warren Jacoby to the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh. He told again how he charged Mrs. Ruth Naness them that even though they had already received their land, they needed to serve as troops at Phone calls and cards to wish someone a the head of their kinsmen, leaving only their wives, children, and livestock in the towns that Refuah Shelemah are appreciated. Moses had assigned to them, until G-d had granted the people their land west of the Jordan. He also recounted how he charged Joshua not to fear the kingdoms west of the Jordan, for G-d would battle for him and would do to all those kingdoms just as G-d had done to Sihon and Og. THANK YOU! Parashat Debarim has 105 verses To Mr. Israel Roizman for the beautiful Haftarat Debarim (Hazzon) has 27 verses Sefer HaHinukh: Parashat Debarim contains 2 Mitzvot. floral arrangements at the Hekhal. This week's is from Isaiah and will be read by Rabbi Albert Gabbai in memory of his To Mrs. Fran Levy for her weekly brother, Mr. Baruch Gabbai. donations of the flowers on our Shabbat FROM THE RABBI tables. By Rabbi Albert Gabbai The following are a few more explanations of some of the BARUCH DAYAN HAEMET Minhagim of Tish'a Be'Ab (TBA) we do at KKMI: Is the menu of the affected on the preceding Shabbat of We are sorry to announce the passing of TBA? Mrs. Sylvia Sandler, Wife of Mr. Milton It is clearly permissible to eat meat on the Shabbat before TBA, even if Sandler, Sister of Joseph Mistrano, Esq. TBA begins on Mosa'eh Shabbat. In fact, the Magen Abraham (Rabbi Abraham The funeral was held on Friday, July 25, Gombiner, Poland, 1637-1682) writes that it is considered sinful to abstain from meat 2014. on the Shabbat before TBA, and such a practice is a "Minhag Ta'ut" - an erroneous custom. Even during Se'uda Shelishit, one may eat meat and have a lavish meal. The Our deepest condolences to the Sandler Shulhan Arukh writes that one's Se'uda Shelishit before TBA may be "like the meal of and Mistrano families. King Shelomo in his time." Continued on p.2

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WEEKDAY SERVICES FROM THE RABBI (CONT.)

Daily morning services: (M-F) 7:00 A.M. There is always a L'ellah (Hatsi) Kaddish said after the reading of the Torah Sundays and Bank Holidays: 8:00 A.M in the morning. It precedes the and Haftarah reading. This is done to Please check your schedule and fit into it one indicate that the obligatory reading has been concluded. In contrast, after morning a week, one week a month, twice a the reading of the Torah in Minha (afternoon service) we do not say the month, whatever you can, to attend morning Kaddish. Even on Tish'a BeAb and Kippur when we read a Haftarah after the minyan. Go online to our website and sign up. We we still don't say the Kaddish. The reason is that we have to need you! be aware that the Kaddish, in addition to being praises to the Name of The DONATIONS TO JFCS Almighty, serves as a separation between parts of the services. In the case of Minha, the separation will occur only after the return of the Torah to the THRIFT BOUTIQUE Hekhal. The Maftir is effectively the third of three people called to the Torah. It is our Minhag that the Minister of the Congregation reads the Haftarah of Shabbat Hazon (the Shabbat preceding TBA). The reason is that this Looking for a prom or other special occasion Haftarah (like the other preceding two) contains the reprimands that G-d dress? Check out the JFCS Thrift Boutique gave to his People. In this way it will hopefully stir people to the proper path. located in Shelly Plaza for some wonderful buys! The Torah reading on TBA in the morning is read in a softer voice and with Call 267-273-5537 or email [email protected] if you barely chanted Ta'amim. The reason is obvious. Torah reading is a very want further information on shopping at or donating to happy occurrence. However, on this day of national mourning, we can't the JFCS Thrift Boutique. bring ourselves to that high level. In contrast, the Torah reading of Minha of TBA is read in a loud voice and fully chanted Ta'amim. GOOD WISHES The prophet Zachariah said that the four fasts pertaining to our national Our good wishes for continued good health to calamities will be changed in the future to days of happiness and gladness our dear friend, Mrs. Lillian Tonkin. If you would (LeSasson UlSimha). May we merit seeing these days. Amen. like to call Mrs. Tonkin, she can be reached at 215-564-0859. She would love to hear from you. WE ARE PLEASE TO ANNOUNCE CONTRIBUTION CARDS To Mr. Constantin Raducan for his upcoming exhibit at the Katz JCC, Cherry Hill, NJ. The opening reception is on Tuesday, September 9 from 6:00 to Call the office to send out a contribution card for a 7:00 P.M. Everyone is welcome. Simha, such as a birthday, birth, anniversary, graduation, Bar or Bat Mitzvah, Berit Milah, for For more information, please contact Ms. Carol Marchand at condolence or for any other event or occasion. [email protected]

The cost is $10 for a personalized message. SHOP IN OUR GIFT SHOP THE The gift shop has wonderful items for the house, for you, for The Eruv in Philadelphia spans the area between everyone! Come in and browse! both rivers and goes from Washington Avenue to There is a large selection of wine, honey, dates, beautiful jewelry, Poplar Street. Unless further notification is new gifts AND items on special sale! received, the Eruv is up on Shabbat. A contribution to help maintain the Eruv may be Please call the office, 215-922-5446, for an appointment to shop or made online at www.CenterCityEruv.org . stop in during office hours. MARK WOLFSON’S NEW MEALS REGISTRATION ONLINE MIKVEH ISRAEL BLOG We are happy to bring the congregation together for meals after the Shabbat and holiday services. We now have a new meals registration online that makes it Mr. Mark Wolfson has started an interesting blog easy to register and pay for meals. Please go to our website called Mikveh Israel History. In it he explores the www.mikvehisrael.org and check it out! Of course you may still contact the people and events in the history of Congregation office to let us know if you will be attending the meals. Mikveh Israel. You can see it at: www.mikvehisraelhistory.com. We appreciate your contributions toward the or the meals. We need your participation in order to continue this program.

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MIKVEH ISRAEL RECORD 6 Ab 5774 Shabbat Debarim (Hazzon) August 1-2, 2014 FYI HAFTARAH AND :

July, 2014 Do you wish to read the Haftarah and /or Zemirot in memory of a

Activities and Events: loved one? Or in honor of a special occasion? Or just for the Jewish Text Study Group with Daniel Cohen, pleasure of it? Please call the office, 215-922-5446, and Rabbi Esq.-7/14 28 Gabbai will be glad to meet with you. AMIA Commemoration with AJC at KKMI-7/18 CHOIR: EVERYONE IS WELCOME-COME ON OUT AND JOIN OUR MANY ACTIVITIES Would you like to become more familiar with our prayers and their melodies, their nuances and subtle differences? SUNSHINE PROGRAM A class is now being offered for men and women. You will learn to (BIKUR HOLIM) understand the meaning of the prayers, to sing the different We have formed a support program for the ill melodies that pertain to the different holidays, and to learn the and/or infirm. If you are willing to provide any responses and their timing. At the end of the session, everyone services for them such as taking them to medical will be able to sing together in the synagogue. appointments or tests, doing food shopping, The class is scheduled for five Tuesday evenings beginning preparing meals, running an errand, making a phone call or home visit, please contact Loretta August 12, 2014 from 5:30 to 7:00 P.M. Tretina at 215-925-2226. A list will be compiled. Please call the office, 215-922-5446, to register. When someone is ill or infirm and in need of any BEGINNERS' HEBREW COURSE assistance, he/she can call Loretta and she will put him/her in contact with some of the Are you ready to learn to read Hebrew in five easy lessons? Do you volunteers. Your assistance is appreciated. need to brush up on your Hebrew? Join Rabbi Gabbai for five SUPPORT MIKVEH ISRAEL Monday night classes beginning August 11, 2014 from 5:30 to Want to donate to Congregation Mikveh Israel 7:00 P.M. No prerequisites! Please call the office, 215-922-5446, while also enjoying delicious and healthy kosher to register. products made in Israel? G.I.T. USA, which imports ADULT EDUCATION CLASS WITH RABBI and distributes delicious kosher products (and specializes in natural, organic, gourmet and health GABBAI foods) has agreed to donate 10% of what it earns to The next session of Rabbi Gabbai's Adult Education class will the synagogue when purchasers mention Mikveh begin Tuesday, September16, 2014. Please note: Class will be Israel. held on TUESDAY evenings. View their full product list on www.gitfood.com or contact them directly at [email protected] or by If you wish to enroll, please contact the office at 215-922-5446 or phone 856-795-1519. And don't forget to mention contact Carol Marchand Mikveh Israel! TEXT STUDY GROUP CONTACT US The Jewish texts study group that Dan Cohen has been leading for We are delighted to share news of all happy thirty years is now meeting at KKMI. Anyone interested is invited occasions, accomplishments and events of our to join. The next session is Monday August 11, 2014 and runs congregants. Email your information by from 12:30 to 1:45. The schedule through October 2014 is as Wednesday afternoon to our email address: [email protected] and we will publish your follows: August 11, 2014, August 25, 2014, September 8, 2014, news. You may also reach the Office at 215-922- September 22, 2014, September 29, 2014, October 6, 2014, and 5446 Monday- Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. October 22, 2014 and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. with any Anyone interested in participating should call the office at 215- questions or check out our website www.mikvehisrael.org 922-5446 or call Dan at 215-635-3168. Mikveh Israel Record 3

DIFFERENT WAYS TO PAY Congregation Mikveh Israel now offers additional ways for members and guests to make

MIKVEH ISRAEL RECORD 6 Ab 5774 Shabbat Debarim (Hazzon) August 1-2, 2014 TISH’A BE’AB SERVICES 5774 CONTRIBUTIONS Thank you to the following people who made a contribution this week: Mr. Mark Appel (2004) 30 Minutes Mr. Jared Ben Caro Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Berry Robert Franklin, Esq. Mrs. Barbara Freedman Rabbi Albert E. Gabbai

Mr. Leon L. Levy Mrs. Ruth Sarner Libros PLEASE JOIN US Mr. Jacob Masri תשעה באב תשע״ד Mr. Gamaliel Respes Hon. Harry Schwartz Mr. Moshe Vessal MONDAY Mr. William Vessal Mr. Mark Wolfson AUGUST 4, 2014 EVENING SERVICE 8:30 P.M.

TUESDAY AUGUST 5, 2014 MORNING SERVICE 7:00 A.M.

AFTERNOON SERVICE: 7:00 P.M.

EVERYONE IS WELCOME ______KOLORES GALLERY @ KKMI was at PAINT DAY at Martin Luther King Recreational Center with artist Willis Humphrey

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