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Contents Nachas At A Glance Welcome to our Shul Bochurim!!! Weekly Message 3 Shmuelie and Yossi we are so glad to have you back and Mendel and.... Thoughts on the Parsha from Rabbi Sholom D. Lipskar we are looking forward to getting to know you!
Celebrating Shabbos 4 -5 Pinchas Gansbourg Schedules, classes, articles and more... Everything you need for an “Over the Top” Shabbos experience I’m super stoked to spend the year with you guys! Community Happenings 6-7 Sharing with your Shul Family I grew up in Montreal QC and spent my yeshiva years in Los Angeles CA, New Haven CT, and I A Time to Pray 8 just got back from Jerusalem Israel where I Check out all the davening schedules and locations throughout the week spent the past year together with a big part of the Bal Harbor crew. I’m really looking forward Inspiration, Insights & Ideas 9-15 to spending the year in your home town and Bringing Torah lessons to LIFE becoming part of your community. Lechaim!! Get The Picture 16 21 The full scoop on all the great events around town Mendel Schwartz French Connection 22 Refexions sur la Paracha Hi my name is Mendel Schwartz. I am very excited to be be doing shlicus in The Shul of Latin Link 23 Bal Harbor. I grew up in Crown Heights and over Refexion Semanal the last couple of years I’ve been in yeshiva 24 in Argentina and Israel. I can’t wait to apply In a woman’s world Issues of relevance to the Jewish woman everything I’ve learned in my time in yeshiva and on shlichus to this coming up year in The Networking 25-28 Shul, to have a successful year and make this Effective Advertising world a proper dwelling place for G-d Almighty.
Numbers To Know 29 Contacts at The Shul Yitzchak Pruss Daily Study A complete guide to all classes and courses offered at Hey there Yitzchak here. A new year! Wow, I’m The Shul 30 excited after an amazing experience last year Im Get The Picture back for round two. We have a great group and The full scoop on all the great events around town am sure will be working to help this community 31-32 grow in our small way. Looking forward to an over the top year!!!
(P.s. we will miss you Yosef!)
Yossi Cohen Quotable Quote Hey guys it’s Yossi Cohen again!
After an amazing year last year I am even more Chassidim never say farewell, for they never pumped to continue my shlichus here at The Shul! depart from each other; wherever they are, I’m looking forward to coming back! they are one family Shana Tova! – Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak of Lubavitch Thoughts on the Parshah from Rabbi Sholom D. Lipskar Shabbos Parshas Ki Tetzei objective and use them to make our world a holier and better place.
he Torah portion opens Hashem assures us that when we engage in this confrontation we with the law pertaining will surely be victorious as He is with us and assists us in subduing T to a soldier’s behavior the animal and harnessing it for the benefit of the G-dly. and relationship with his beautiful female captive Particularly during the month of Elul when we make an accounting whom he desires for a wife. It of our past year’s positive behavior, malfeasance or nonfeasance is obvious that the desire to while the King (Hashem) is in the field (our immediate proximity), marry this woman emanates it is an appropriate and beneficial time to convey the mastery of from the physical, hormonal our lives to our G-dly soul, relegating the animal soul to its rightful drive of human animalistic position as serving the needs and desires of the G-dly. passion which the Torah recognizes and establishes a Have a great Shabbos and good week. K’siva V’Chasima Tova permissible outlet for this bad L’Shonah Tovah Umatuka. inclination.
Though the Torah warns that this attraction will eventually dissipate and may even turn to revulsion with dire consequences of having problematic delinquent children, still it is permitted under very special conditions. Even when acquiescing to the whim of Rabbi S. Lipskar the Yetzer Horah (evil inclination) the Torah gives full disclosure and ample warning of a future that is built on this treacherous foundation.
Everything in the Torah must have relevant application to each of us who study the Torah and look to learn and abide by its instruction. Investing in Earth The literal meaning of this concept is not applicable today as the non-obligatory war wherein this episode occurs cannot be waged. Why are you afraid? Why do you panic? There is however a war that is part of each of our lives wherein these challenges are present. Eagerly and with purpose, your soul plunged downward to live in an earthly realm, Within us are two diametrically opposed forces, each of whom want to enwrap herself in a body of fesh and blood. to dominate our bodies (intellect, emotion and behavior). The G-dly soul seeks to involve every one of our thoughts, speech and actions What emboldened her? What drew her to squeeze in the service of G-d while the animal soul’s interest is indulgence her unbounded light to satisfy our physical pleasures and desires. It is a constant struggle and ongoing battle. into the straitjacket of time and space?
The Torah, realizing human frailties as part of our natural instinctive It was neither fear, nor dread, nor panic. bodily function, permits us to enjoy the materialistic world around It was the knowledge that here below us. Though legally permitted, our absorption in the corporeal part is a beauty the highest of angels cannot touch. of our being tends to desensitize us and gives the animal side preeminence over the spiritual. Care for yourself, for your family, for your fellow human beings and our lovely planet earth, Eventually, as the tolerance for our materialistic desires grows, our not out of fear, nor from distress, animalistic natures develop stronger and more brute, pushing the G-dly and spiritual to a secondary or even subconscious place. but out of love and awe for the beauty within The Torah warns us that even as we are blessed with all material that we came to uncover. blessings and success we must be certain to infuse them with a holy 3 Celebrating Shabbos with our Youth Everything you need for an “Over the Top” Shabbos experience Weekly Riddle
Morah Malkie’s Elisheva Adouth's Tot Shabbat Aleph Wonder Girls Ages: 1 - 4 Grades: 1 - 3 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Questions: 1) Shatnez is a garment containing wool and linen (fax). Where else in Montessori Classrooom 2 the Torah are those two fabrics mentioned in the same verse? classrooom 2 2) Where in this parsha do bread and water appear in the same verse?
3) Which two of the six “zechirot” - the events we are required to remember (found in most prayer books after the morning service) - are mentioned in this parsha?
Raquel Gilinski Pre Tween Girls Tween Girls Answers from last week: Grades: 4 - 5 Grades: 6 - 8 1) In parshas Vayeitzei, Yaakov erected a monument after dreaming of angels ascending and descending the ladder (Genesis 28:18). In 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 10:30 am - 12:00 pm parshas Vayislach, Yaakov erected a second monument after Hashem changed his name to Yisrael (Genesis 32:14). Classrooom 4 2)Whenever an animal is slaughtered, one must give the foreleg, the stomach and the jaw to the Kohen (Deut. 18:3). 3) Someone is regarded as an “accidental murderer” if he has shown no signs of hatred “yesterday, and the day before yesterday” (Deut. 19:4, 6). In parshas Mishpatim, the Torah says that an ox is treated as a habitual Hebrew School gorer (mu’ad) if it also gored “yesterday and the day before yesterday” Junior Boys (Exodus 21:29, 36). Grades: 4th - 8th Grades: 1 - 4 RIDDLE RULES 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Answers to the riddles can be given to Rabbi Shaykee Farkash any Classroom 1 time over Shabbos. The frst child to give a correct answer to each of the questions will win an INSTANT prize!
Davening With Dad Debbie’s Shmuely's Teen Girls Teen Boys Grades: 7th - 8th Grades: 9th - 12th Grades: 9th - 12th 10:30 am - 12:00 pm 10:30 am - 12:00 pm 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Montessori 3 Teen Girls Room Haime Library
4 Celebrating Shabbos Everything you need for an “Over the Top” Shabbos experience
Kiddush This Week: Kiddush this week is in honor of the wedding of Julian and Jenna Ohayon, Shabbos Schedule sponsored by friends who love you. Kiddush is co-sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Yonel Devico in honor of the birth of their baby Milenia. Early Minyan 6:25 p.m. Candle lighting 7:30 p.m. Shalosh Seudos This Week: Mincha / Kabbalas Shabbos 7:35 p.m. Shalosh Seudos this week is available for sponsorship Shabbos Day Hashkama Minyan 7:15 a.m. Tanya / Hayom Yom 8:50 a.m. Shacharis (Morning Services) 9:00 a.m. the caterer for this week’s Children’s Programs 10:00 a.m. Upstairs Minyan 10:30 a.m. kiddush and Shalosh seudos is Kiddush 12:00 p.m. Food Art Daf Yomi 6:35 p.m. Men’s Shiur 6:35 p.m. Women’s Shiur 6:35 p.m. Shalosh Seudos for Boys 6:35 p.m. Mincha 7:20 p.m. Pirkei Avot Chapter 1 & 2 Shabbos Ends / Ma’ariv 8:22 p.m. kiddushim at The Shul Please help us to provide our weekly Shabbos Kiddush and Shalosh Seudos by becoming a sponsor. Or join the Kiddush Bank Sephardic Minyan Friday Evening by becoming a Partner ($770 annually ) or Patron ($360 anually) Mincha / Kabbalat Shabbat 7:20 p.m. The following dates are available for sponsorship: Shabbat Day Shacharit 9:00 a.m. Mincha 7:15 p.m. Kiddush Shalosh Seudos Shabbos Ends / Ma’ariv & Havdalah 8:22 p.m. August 18 August 18, 25
If you wish to become a sponsor, please speak with Stacy at 305-868-1411 ext 313 or email [email protected]
Lighting 7:23 p.m. Mincha 7:25 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 14 Elul Ms. Racquel Brenner 14 Elul Rose bas Shmuel obm 14 Elul Mr. Mendel Chocron Aunt of Dr. Raymond Failer 14 Elul Mr. David Schwartz 15 Elul Pesa Esther bas Menachem Mendel obm 15 Elul Ms. Daniela Lustgarten Sister of Mr. Mordechai Gottlieb 16 Elul Mr. Michael Nyman 15 Elul Ben-Zion ben Shlomo obm 16 Elul Mr. Avraham Stein Brother in Law of Mrs. Dana Werner 17 Elul Mr. Steven Sredni 15 Elul Rab Yechiel Tzvi ben HaRav Avraham Mordechai obm 18 Elul Mr. Maurice Lyor Furman Uncle of Mr. Harold Tripp 18 Elul Mrs. Monique Gilinski 15 Elul Ishaiav obm 18 Elul Mr. Saadia Shapiro Father of Mr. Salomon Juroviesky 18 Elul Mr. Avrom Chaim Zelmanovitch 15 Elul Avraham HaLevi ben Aharon Zalman obm 19 Elul Mr. Avroham Btesh Grandfather of Rabbi Mendel Levy 19 Elul Mr. Robby Mitrani 17 Elul Rivkah bas Shimon obm 19 Elul Mrs. Raquel Rubin Mother of Mr. Fred Farbman 20 Elul Mrs. Pilar (Zoraida Cardiff) Berenfus 17 Elul Shmerl Moshe obm 20 Elul Ms. Nicole Brenner Father of Mr. Morris Mendal 20 Elul Ms. Yonina Jacobs 18 Elul Chana bas Reb Yechiah Michal Ha’Levi obm 20 Elul Mr. Moshe Shlomo Lerman Mother of Mr. Marvin Jacob 20 Elul Mrs. Alla Weingarten 19 Elul Yitzchok ben Reb Yosef obm Father of Mr. Jacob I. Sopher Kid’s Birthdays 19 Elul Ovadia David ben Mordechai obm 14 Elul Isaac Dahan Father of Mrs. Ruthy Benoliel 14 Elul Sara Drizin 20 Elul Kasriel Benjamin obm 14 Elul Aryeh Leib Raskin Brother of Mrs. Meira Gewirtz 15 Elul Sonia Zissel Ginsburg 20 Elul Mindel bas Noson obm 16 Elul Yaakov Mendel Handwerger Mother of Mr. Lenny Wolfe 18 Elul Israel Shneor Zalmen Weinfeld 19 Elul Noa Evelyn Cosiol 19 Elul Shaul Tzvi Einhorn Mazal Tov 19 Elul Rochel Miriam Gilinski Mazal Tov to Mr. & Mrs. Edward and Carene Ohayon on the marriage of 19 Elul Yakov Kopel Salzhauer their children Julian and Jenna this week. May the young couple build an 20 Elul Aaron Winer everlastig edifce in Israel.
Anniversaries Mazal to to Mr. and Mrs. Yonel Devico on the birth of their baby Milenia S. Mr. & Mrs. Richard and Malkah Sragowicz Devico. May they raise her to Torah, Chupah and Ma’asim Tovim and have Mr. & Mrs. Diego and Sandy Goldfarb much nachas from them. Mr. & Mrs. Ronald J. and Janie. S Kupferman Mr. & Mrs. David and Eda Schottenstein Mazal Tov to Mr. & Mrs. Zalman and Rivky Lipskar on the Bar Mitzvah Mr. & Mrs. Jack and Susan Gluck of their son Elik. May they continue to raise him to Torah, Chupah and Mr. & Mrs. Josh and Divi Greisman Ma’asim Tovim and have much nachas from him.
Community Notice Board: Mazal Tov to Mr. & Mrs. Alex and Daisy Gross Adouth on the birth of a great grandson born to grandchildren Leah and Joel Kaufman. May The Chayenu & Dvar Malchus publications are available they see him raised to Torah, Chupah and Ma’asim Tovim and have much for sale at the front receptionist. nachas from him.
There is only a limited amount each week and we will Condolences unfortunately not be able to hold books for anyone. Our heartfelt condolences go out to Mrs Fanny Selesky and her children First come frst serve. $2 a copy. Sara, Maya and Samuel on the passing of their beloved Husband and father Mr.Moises Selesky obm. May his dear soul be bound with the Mezuzos are also available for sale at Eternal Bond of Life and may the Selesky Family be comforted among The Shul front offce for $36 the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
6 Community Happenings Sharing with your Shul Family
Elul 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 Elul is Kindly Sponsored by for donations received between 08/14/18 and 08/20/18 We apologize for any errors or omissions that we may have made.
Mirit Subar Mr. David Aaronson Mr. & Mrs. George Kelly “Those who establish Synagogues for prayer and those who come there to Mr. & Mrs. Jackie Abraham Mr. & Mrs. Leon Kopel pray, those who provide lights for illumination, wine and grape juice for kiddush Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Alloul Mr. David Lekach and havdalah, food for the wayfarers and charity for the needy, and all those who Mr. & Mrs. Raphael Ammar Mr. Joseph Lekach occupy themselves faithfully with communal affairs - may The Holy One, blessed Mr. & Mrs. Gideon Azari Dr. & Mrs. Gene Moteles be He, give them their reward, remove them from all sicknesses, heal their entire Mr. Moshe N. Barouk Mr. & Mrs. Philippe Rozental body, pardon all their sins, and send blessing and success to all their endeavors, Mr. & Mrs. Gabriel G. Berenfus Mr. & Mrs. Isaac Salver together with all Israel their brethren; and let us say Amen.” Judge & Mrs. Mark Blumstein Mr. Jesse Salver Dr. & Mrs. Stephen Brenner Mr. & Mrs. Jaime Schapiro Refuah Shleimah Mr. & Betzalel Camissar Rabbi & Mrs. Dov Schochet If you have a health update on anyone listed please contact The Shul. We would like to keep Mr. & Mrs. Santos Chocron Mr. & Dr. Elchonon Shagalov the listing current and remove names of people who have recovered. MEN WOMEN Mr. Shaul Cohen Mr. & Mrs. Moshe Simon Ari ben Na’ama Feige bas Krandel Mr. & Mrs. Levi Yitzchak Danzinger Mr. & Mrs. Jaime Slomianski Hersh Yitzchak ben Chaya Jessie-Esther bas Sonia-Simcha Rabbi & Mrs. Shlomie Diamont Sragowicz Foundation Baruch Raphael ben Fraida Tziporah Pnina bas Slava Dr. & Mrs. Brian Dooreck Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Sragowicz Aryeh Leib ben Sura Henya Esther bat Mazal Mr. & Mrs. Zev Drizin Ms. Helayne Stern Gadish Rafael Maya ben Sol Shoshana bat Mazal Aaron ben Tamar Chaya Miriam Yehudit bat Chava Mr. & Mrs. Dovid Duchman Rabbi & Mrs. Yossi stern Raphael Moshe ben Miriam Clara bat Corina Mr. & Mrs. Gabriel Eilemberg Mr. Alex Tauber Yichael ben Layke Rivka bat Shoshana Falic Family Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Victor Weingarten Meyer Yankev ben Chaya Etel Leah Rochel bat Sarah Mr. & Mrs. Harvey Finkel Mrs. Sybil Weinstein Alexander ben Esther Raizel Miriam bat Risha Raizel Mr. & Mrs. Guido Fraiman Mr. & Mrs. Lenny Wolfe Raphael Moshe ben Sarah Dana Ella bas Devorah Hinde Moshe ben Zoila Chana bas Shoshana Mr. & Mrs. Arthur M. Gellman Mr. Jose Yankelevitch Moshe Avraham ben Tziporah Riva Ilana bas Shaina Rochel Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan Gilinski Ms. Belinda Zaret Chaim ben Pnina Chava bas Elka Menucha Ms. Sidonia Greenblatt Mr. & Mrs. Sergio Zelcer Gabriel ben Esther Chaya bas Rachel Mr. & Mrs. Sam Greenwald Mr. & Mrs. Adam Ziefer Eber Avraham ben Fruma Esther Fayge bas Chaya Shmuel ben Sarah Perl Miriam Leah bas Helen Mr. & Mrs. Roshi Handwerger Yosef ben Edwina Ms. Tova Hecht Avrohom ben Feigel Mordechai David ben Esther Raizel Chaim Tzvi Hirsch ben Guttel
Volunteers Needed After every Kiddush and event, The Shul donates the left over food to organizations or families in need. Community Notice Board: We are looking for volunteers to help collect and We apologize for any inconvenience while The main wrap the food. sanctuary is being prepared for the Holidays. If you would like to help please contact the Please use caution during this time. Mashgiach, Mordechai Olesky after the Kiddush. Community service hours will be awarded.
7 A Time to Pray Davening schedules and locations throughout the week
Daily Learning Schedule at The Shul 6:20 -6:50 am The Rebbe’s Maamorim Chassidic Discourse R’ Zalman Lipskar 7:45 am Daf Yomi R’ Dov Schochet 8:45 am (approx) Halacha Sephardic Custom R’ Shimshon Tzubeli 10:15 - 11:00 am Maamorim Maamor of the Rebbe R’ Shea Rubinstein
Shacharis Minyanim (mon - Fri) Sunday Shacharis Minyanim Main 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
mincha / Maariv Minyanim (mon - Thurs) Sunday Mincha /Maariv Minyanim Main Minyan 2:00 pm Early Mincha 7:30 pm 10:00 pm Sephardic Minyan 7:30 pm Following Main Minyan 7:30 pm Late Maariv 10:00 pm
Evening Kolel Schedule - Monday and Thursday 8:45 -9:30 pm Mon & Thurs 8:45 - 10:00 pm Evening Community Kolel Chavrusah
To our beloved Soldiers in the Israeli Defense Forces, Halachic Times courageously protecting and defending Eretz Yisroel. We pray Based on times for August 29 for you and all of the soldiers safety and well being daily.
Menachem Mendel haLevi ben Hanna Guenendel Alot Hashachar / Dawn 5:45 am Menachem Mendel ben Aurit Earliest Talit & Tefllin 6:17 am Hinda Clara bas Chana Guenendel Netz Hachamah / Sunrise 7:00 am Benyamin Aharon ben Jeniya Gila Rut (Earliest Amidah) Amir Herzel ben Dvora Dorry Latest Shema 10:08 am Zman Tfllah 11:12 am Chatzot / Midday 1:21 pm Earliest Mincha 1:54 pm Plag HaMincha 6:27 pm Shekiah / Sunset 7:43 pm (preferable latest time for Mincha) Tzeit Hakochavim / Nightfall 8:07 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 - Elul 13 The chassid R. Hendel related: It was known The Midrash notes that eretz is an idiom of to all chassidim that at one’s first yechidus the merutza (running) and of ratzon (will, desire). orla (insensitive “thick skin”) was removed. When you attain the level of ratzon, “desire,” Whatever else, one was immediately rid of that is a gift from Above and an inheritance for the orla of the heart. every one of Israel, then your avoda is “...you will dwell in it” - to internalize all you have attained, Shabbos - Elul 14 “bringing it down” in a settled manner. From my father’s guiding instructions: Keep away - to the ultimate degree - from “You shall take...and place it in a basket,” - draw a campaign of attack. Not because we down the (spiritual) lights into (appropriate) lack the means of prevailing or because vessels. of timorousness, but because we must consecrate all our strength exclusively to “You shall go to the place the Eternal your G-d strengthening our own structure, the edifice Tuesday - Elul 17 will choose” - a Jew must know that when he of Torah and mitzvot performed in holiness The Alter Rebbe himself was the regular Torah- goes from one place to another, he is not going and purity. To this we must devote ourselves reader. Once he was away from Lyozna on the on his own, but is being directed from Above. utterly, with actual mesirat nefesh, not merely Shabbat of parsha Tavo, and the Mitteler Rebbe, And the intention and purpose in this is... with potential mesirat nefesh. then not yet Bar Mitzva, heard the Torah-reading from another. His anguish at the curses in the “...to cause His Name to dwell there” - that is, to Sunday - Elul 15 tochacha (section of admonition) caused him so make G-d known in his (that Jew’s) locale. The founding of Yeshivat Tomchei T’mimim was much heartache, that on Yom Kippur the Alter on Sunday, Elul 15, 5657 (1897). Rebbe doubted whether his son would be able After Maariv the Baal Shem Tov repeated this The beginning of studies in Talmud and to fast. discourse and added: Chassidus was on Wednesday, Elul 18, 5657 (1897). When they asked the Mitteler Rebbe - “Don’t you “It will be when you come...” For you to attain hear this parsha every year?” - he replied, “When the level of “desire” etc. it is necessary that... “you On Simchat-Torah-eve, 5659 (1898), after Father reads, one hears no curses.” shall go to the place, etc... to cause His Name to hakafot, my father proclaimed: The name of the dwell there.” You are to utterly dedicate yourself Yeshiva is Tomchei T’mimim, and the students Thursday - Elul 18 to making G-d known there. How does one who study and conduct themselves in its spirit Birth of the Baal Shem Tov in 5458 (1698). The “make G-d known”? With a b’racha and a verse are to be called t’mimim. day his holy teacher and master appeared to of Tehillim. him in 5484 (1724). The day the Baal Shem Tov Monday - Elul 16 became revealed in 5494 (1734). The Alter Rebbe interpreted the statement, Friday - Elul 12 When the Alter Rebbe was still in Vitebsk he “Whoever saves a single person of (the Birth of the Alter Rebbe 5505 (1745). once expounded on the verse “You stand...” people) Israel is as though he saved an Taking eitz (wood) as an idiom of eitza (counsel), entire world”: One must perceive a Jew as Outline of the Baal Shem Tov’s discourse on he interpreted “choppers of wood” to mean he stands in the primordial thought of Adam Shabbat Tavo, Chai (18th) Elul 5652 (1892), that one must chop out “the many thoughts Kadmon. There, each soul stands with all after Kabalat Shabbat: (counsels) in the heart of man.” “Those who draw the generations destined to descend from it water,” he interpreted - one must drain out the until the coming of Mashiach, the righteous It will be when you come into the land (eretz) water that “makes all enjoyments grow.”Extant Redeemer. When one does a favor to an that the Eternal your G-d gives you for an in manuscript is a second section which he had individual, it is a favor to all those souls until inheritance, and you will inherit it and dwell in not delivered orally, and which is not divided the end of all generations. it. into maamarim. 9 Inspiration, Insights & Ideas Bringing Torah lessons to LIFE!
Future of the World Others chalk it up to plain anti-Semitism. Some This world view dictates that the best strategy of those advocating that Israel not use force (or is to tolerate the powers that be, as long as they Two Visions “disproportionate” force, whatever that means) don’t cross certain lines (or even if they do). Even if are just masking in “humanitarian” terms their we disagree with the totalitarian policies of these antipathy to Israel and their belief that Israel is an countries it is better to live with the known evil “occupier” of Palestinian land. The argument goes – which lends a certain level of stability – rather (though rarely explicitly stated), that had Israel than upset the balance and then have to deal with not existed in the frst place we wouldn’t have all the unpredictable and unstable unknown. Case in our problems with the Muslim world. On the other point: Iraq. side, the American Christian Right, for instance, are fercely pro-Israel and anti any concessions of land The argument goes: Since we don’t really believe to the Arab world. that we can ever wipe away evil and ever put a stop to the unending, inherent greedy grab for power All these reasons may be valid, but there is and control, we must make the best with what we hen you go out to wage war upon your something deeper. have, to ensure a relatively stable world. enemies, G-d will deliver them in your Of course, once in a while, when a Hitler emerges hands – opening of this week’s Torah May I submit that perhaps the root difference lies W in two contrary perspectives on the nature of man who refuses to maintain the status quo and portion and consequentially, two opposite visions of the demonstrates his real wishes to annihilate the Why is there is such a disagreement between world’s future. free world, it becomes clear that there is no intelligent people about the strategy for peace in choice but to wage total war with the demand for Israel and about the war on terror perpetrated by Some believe that the human being is at heart unconditional surrender and the overthrow of the Muslim extremists? an animal, albeit an evolved intelligent one, but existing destructive regime. nevertheless at the core humans are driven by the One side argues that we need to sit down narcissistic survival drive (“survival of the fttest”). But as long as it does not come to a blatant attack with both parties and hammer out a deal. They Allow the “id” out of the box and humans can as perpetrated by the Nazis, we have to make the argue the need for diplomacy, negotiations and perpetrate terrible atrocities against each other. best with existing circumstances. concessions on both sides. A second school of Their intelligence, when distorted, can turn them According to this rather somber – or some would thought adamantly disagrees and feels that we into barbarians, far worse than the most aggressive call: resigned – world view, diplomacy, the U.N. and need to show strength, even it requires military natural predator. politics plays an important role of maintaining the action, and it would be a disaster to take the path fragile balance. (Of course those that feel this way of appeasement or compromise. The logical conclusion of this perspective – which may be coined the Darwinian-Freudian model – is will call themselves “realistic,” not fatalistic). [There is of course a third category of people who that the world will never change much. We will [Another variation of this way of thinking holds simply would prefer to ignore the entire issue. For forever be plagued by war, violence and narrow- that a strong military is necessary to serve as a obvious reasons, this column is not addressing this minded hatred. Despite moments of respite, deterrent to the self-interest, which can lead to attitude]. people will inevitably gravitate back to their cruelty, innate in human nature]. innate animal-like natures, always pitted against What lies at the root of these differences? If both each other. Given, there are many good and noble Then there is a diametric opposite view of the sides are committed to peace and co-existence, people, but a large part (the majority?) the world’s human being and vision of the future. One why are their positions so diametrically opposed? population are selfsh, petty and discriminate that believes that we are fundamentally good Some argue that the disagreement (which many against each other. people, driven to achieve heightened states of consciousness and discover harmony. Survival feel is generally the difference between much of According to this view, history is the greatest Europe and the United States, or to a greater extent is a defnite part of the human experience, but witness to the fact that people have always been transcendence is ultimately more dominant. the split between the West and the Russians and at war with each other. People have done terrible Chinese) is rooted in self-interest: European – and things to each other. Thus it was and thus it will be. Thus, the frm belief is that we will achieve global to a stronger degree: Russian and Chinese – oil The only difference between one war and another peace, and we will create a world in which war and interests are economically entwined with Iran and is the time, place and the name of the empires and injustice is entirely eliminated. This view, therefore, other Middle Eastern countries. The United States countries involved. feels that everything possible must be done to sees its self interest served by confronting Iran help bring about a new era of universal peace and and other extremist regimes in the Middle East. This school of thought argues that there will always global co-existence, even if it means confronting Some add, that America’s enormous power allows be nations and cultures that will be dictatorial, and overturning existing regimes and causing it the confdence to take on any global challenge, autocratic and ruled not by democracy, but by a short term unrest. The temporary pain is worth it presently, Iran. Europe on the other hand does not minority in power. Some regions will always be because of the long term good that it will achieve. wield such power, so they inevitably take on a more ruled by religious forces. Most of the Arab/Muslim conciliatory and compromising stance. countries fall into this category. Is it possible that some of those advocating 10 Inspiration, Insights & Ideas Bringing Torah lessons to LIFE! appeasement simply do not believe that the world natural state of affairs. The inherent nature of can ever fundamentally change for the better? Do existence is good. But at times, when you must Chai Elul they possibly not have confdence in the power of battle forces that conceal that goodness, you “go the human spirit to prevail over the material ego; out” – outside of your inherent nature – to wage The Joy of Birth that the power of love can prevail over the love of battle. And therefore you always remain “upon” – Based on Likkutei Sichos, Vol. XXIV, pp. 178-183. power? Is it conceivable that today’s disagreements above and more powerful – than “your enemies.” about the attitude to the Muslim world and its war Even when you fght your adversary, you never hai Elul, the eighteenth day of Elul, is the against Israel are rooted in these two different become defned by it. Even as you wage war you birthday of two great luminaries, the Baal world visions? always remain above it. CShem Tov (b. 1698 [5458]) and the Alter Rebbe (b. 1745 [5505]), the founders of the Some will argue that one can embrace the second Diplomacy is fne – if it isn’t a smokescreen chassidic movement in general and Chabad school of thought – the frm belief in a utopian masking a philosophy of resignation and fear. A Chassidism respectively. The Torah mentions future – and still not need to go to war against the peaceful approach must come from a position of repeatedly that the birthday of a tzaddik is totalitarian regimes. The best approach, they argue, strength, coupled with the courage to go to war if a joyous time. Still, we don’t fnd that Jews to affect change in the Middle East regimes, is necessary – in the frm belief that we can and will customarily celebrated their birthdays as a Yom through peaceful dialogue, diplomacy, political and build a better world. Tov and in a conspicuous manner. cultural exchange, not through aggression. On the contrary, the thinking goes: Since we believe in the The month of Elul, in which we now fnd ourselves, However, with regard to the birthdays of the inherent goodness of man, our ultimate solution offers us this option: The absolute belief in Baal Shem Tov and the Alter Rebbe on Chai will be achieved through peaceful interventions, the human spirit, the power of infnite hope, as Elul, the Previous Rebbe revealed in the name not through war. refected in Moses’ relentless efforts to achieve of his father, the Rebbe Rashab, that it is a day reconciliation following betrayal. of rejoicing, to such an extent that we wish one The problem is what is to be done when Muslim another “Gut Yom Tov.” fundamentalists brazenly attack innocent people – Elul offers us a vision of the future – of a world which diverse nations will live in complete peace, whether they are in Israel, India, Spain, New York or Since all things relating to Torah are precise, Great Britain? without hate, war and discrimination. An absolute certainty that we can create such a world, and we it follows that the special joy and uniqueness Can you just negotiate with a Hitler who declares will do whatever it takes to achieve it. of the birthday celebrations of Chai Elul are his intention of annihilating you? Can diplomacy related not only to the Baal Shem Tov and work with a group which explicitly calls for your If necessary, we will not shrink away from battling the Alter Rebbe themselves, but also to the destruction? the forces that want to destroy the foundations of chassidic teachings they revealed. What is the civilization – the Divine dignity of each and every connection? What this really comes down to is fnding the person, regardless of background. Of course, this unique combination, the delicate balance, between commitment includes every possible effort to Why are birthdays celebrated? Before a child a profound belief in the magnifcence of the help inspire, through discussion and diplomacy, is born it has all its needs effortlessly provided human spirit and a beautiful future, and a sober all countries, cultures and religions of the world for and is protected from harm in its mother’s recognition of human frailty and that we are not to revolutionize their education systems so that womb. At the moment of birth, all this changes quite there yet. they not teach hate, destruction and deifcation of - it needs to be fed, it loses its protection, and martyrdom through killing innocent people. so on. It requires the humble wisdom of knowing when to go to battle against destructive forces, while But, diplomacy cannot compromise the protection Spiritually as well, the time of birth seems to retaining conviction in the goodness of man. of the innocent. Discussions are only possible involve a spiritual decline, for as our Sages say, Indeed, because of the love of beauty and faith in when we are not under the gun. As long as there “When the child is in its mother’s womb ... it sees the greatest possibilities, we sadly have to at times are looming threats of terror everything must be from one end of the world to the other and is do what it takes to fght when mans’ most base done to eliminate the enemy. Yet, we must never taught the entire Torah. As soon as it is born ... it elements emerge. No different than, say, a loving forget that our war is not merely against others forgets the entire Torah.” parent who must discipline a delinquent child and their distorted ideology; it is a war for an out of love and confdence in the child’s potential ideology. It is not merely a defensive battle, but a The day of birth, then, involves a tremendous goodness. proactive, offensive one: To build a world the way descent for the child, both physically and G-d intended – a world in which all G-d’s creatures spiritually. This being so, what reason is there The opening of this week’s Torah portion captures live in complete harmony. the subtle balance: for rejoicing on a birthday? A universe in which there will be no more evil and When you go out to wage war upon your enemies, destruction, because it will be “flled with Divine But as long as the child is unborn, it is not yet G-d will deliver them in your hands. knowledge as the waters cover the sea.” a “nefesh,” a complete being composed of the unity of body and soul. Though it possesses The two operative phrases are “go out” and “upon,” all its limbs, moves, eats, etc., the child only seemingly superfuous terms. The Torah is telling becomes a nefesh when the soul entirely enters us that “war,” even when necessary, is not the and unites with its body; as long as the child is 11 Inspiration, Insights & Ideas Bringing Torah lessons to LIFE! unborn it receives its life-force from its mother. creation is for the service of his Creator).” The joy of a birthday is precisely because it is Halacha of The Week only then that the child becomes a complete For in order for G-d’s will and wisdom - Torah By Rabbi Dov Schochet and independent living entity, a nefesh. and mitzvos - to be accomplished and realized, we must necessarily exist as well, and exist as Sending Away the Mother This explains why the concept of celebrating a physical beings. Consequently, nothing was birthday is brought about by the birthdays of created for itself; all was created exclusively to Bird the Baal Shem Tov and the Alter Rebbe, for the serve a specifc function in accomplishing G-d’s “birth” of Chassidus initiated a similar thrust in Will. the world: While man will be fully “born” and truly live his Exile is likened to “pregnancy” and the life entirely united with G-d only in the times Redemption through Mashiach to “birth.” Since of Mashiach, still Chassidus provides us with a Chassidus is a foretaste of and a preparation “taste” of this life presently as well. to the Redemption, and since spreading the wellsprings of Chassidus serves to bring We do so by living and promulgating the about the Redemption, we understood that teachings of the Baal Shem Tov, especially in When one comes across a nest, and the the innovation of Chassidus is similar to the the manner that these teachings are capable mother is crouching over the chicks or the revelation at the time of the Redemption, the of being internalized and affecting all our soul “eggs.” It is this verse that introduces us to aspect of “birth.” powers, as explained in the teachings of the the Mitzva of sending away the mother bird, and Alter Rebbe. the prohibition to grab it while it is on the nest A Jew may approach Torah and mitzvos in one with its eggs or chicks. We are also promised of two ways: It is possible to perform Torah Chai Elul, then, is truly a “birth day” to be joyously great reward, a long and good life for doing and mitzvos in such a complete manner that celebrated. this Mitzva. This led to the thorny theological Torah and mitzvos provide him with spiritual question, we see people doing this Mitzva that life and nurture. Nevertheless, there remains don’t seem to reap the promised reward, why? a distinction between the performer and the One answer the Talmud gives is that the reward the Torah promises is for an eternally good and performance - the person feels himself as a When you go forth to war... separate and distinct entity from the Torah and long life, that is a promise of the world to come. mitzvos which he performs and which provide There are many questions regarding this Mitzva, him with vitality and succor. what exactly is the obligation? How does one These words refer to the descent fulfll it? Which species and when does it apply? This is similar to “pregnancy” in that despite of the soul, “a veritable part of Is there a blessing to be made? the child possessing all its limbs and organs, G-d Above,” into the physical its life and vitality is distinct from itself; it is its Is one obligated to fnd a mother bird to send mother’s. world. Its mission, enclothed away and take the eggs or chicks? No. The Talmud clearly rules that one is not obligated within a physical body, is to wage The Baal Shem Tov revealed and emphasized to go searching in forests or mountains to fnd the inner and true aspect of “there is nothing war and conquer the material a nest in order to do this Mitzva. But that’s only half the question, if one comes across a nest but Him,” that there exists no true entity other world by infusing it with holiness, than G-d. Thus, there do not exist two realities - with a mother bird are they obligated to send the person who performs Torah and mitzvos and learning Torah and observing its away the mother bird? (This would be similar to a lost object, while we are not obligated to Torah and mitzvos themselves - but one true commandments. This confict will reality: G-d and His Torah and mitzvos, which go searching for lost objects to return when we are one with Him. reach its successful conclusion come across a lost object we are commanded to return it to its rightful owner.) with the coming of Moshiach, In this approach to Torah and mitzvos there is but one entity, for the person’s entire being when G-dliness will reign Some opine that once one encounters the nest they are then obligated to send away the mother is composed of his performance of Torah and triumphant. mitzvos. Which is to say, this is similar to a “birth,” bird and take the eggs or chicks. (Some go so when body and soul cease to be two separate far as to argue that one fulflls the Mitzva of entities and become portions of the same being. sending away the mother bird even if they don’t (Peninei Hageula) take the eggs or chicks.) However, the majority Our Sages underscore this in their statement, of authorities argue that there is no obligation “I was not created but to serve my Maker (i.e., to send away the mother bird. It is only if we man’s entire being and his sole purpose of want to take the eggs or chicks that we must 12 Inspiration, Insights & Ideas Bringing Torah lessons to LIFE! frst send away the mother. But there is no need do not make a blessing. Some authorities argue to approach the nest when the person does not that like any other positive Mitzva a blessing Stories with Soul want the chicks or eggs. should be made “He who has commanded us It Once Happened to send away from the nest.” Practically like any The Mitzva applies to all Kosher birds. However, time there is a doubt if a blessing should be he Maggid of Kosnitz once told the the Mitzva only applies when the mother is made, we do not make it. Furthermore, unless following story: on the nest, if the father is on the nest there the person is certain that it is the mother on the TIn a certain Jewish village in Poland, the entire is no obligation to send the father away. If the nest and not the father (something very hard for eggs cannot form into chicks there is no Mitzva a non-expert to determine) then there might be community had gathered to pray for their to send away the mother bird. The Talmud no Mitzva at all, therefore no blessing is made. beloved rabbi who was hovering between questions if a female bird is sitting on chicks or This Mitzva serves as a springboard for the life and death. As the rabbi’s last moments eggs of another Kosher species if one is required commentaries to discuss whether the Mitzvos approached, he called over his beloved pupil, to send it away, as there is no defnitive answer we do have some subjective value or are they Reb Avraham, and in the presence of the elders we take the strict approach and require sending simply the decree of Hashem. For the Talmud of the community put his frail hands on his head the bird away. says that one who says that G-d has compassion and appointed him as his successor. Moments on the mother bird should be silenced, implying later, the rabbi closed his eyes, and returned his The Mitzva also only applies if the mother that it’s not about compassion but a decree. soul to its Creator. is actually touching the chicks or eggs and One way to understand this is that while of Reb Avraham was a Torah genius, and an hovering entirely above them. Furthermore, it course Hashem does not require our acts of inspiring speaker and wise leader. His fear of only applies to birds that are not already owned. compassion (the Talmud’s point) He wants us G-d and his knowledge were remarkable. He had If a person has a coop and the mother is sitting to value these traits. So there is meaning in the been at the rabbi’s side since his arrival some on eggs, there is no prohibition against taking commandments, for us, for they train us to lead ten years earlier. No one had actually seen Reb those eggs even while the mother is sitting on lives and behave as Hashem wants us to behave Avraham arrive. One morning the rabbi arrived them. Therefore, if a random bird sets up a nest with the traits and characteristics becoming the at the synagogue with a man whom he said had on personal property that is protected, as the “children of Hashem.” arrived several months earlier and since then property acquires things for its owner, there is they had never been apart. But no one doubted no need to send away the mother bird. The only Reb Avraham’s credentials. exception would be if the mother was on the eggs from when they were laid, for then as the Remember what Amalek did to After the days of mourning Reb Avraham began person cannot take the eggs when the mother you (Deut. 25:17) to fll the old rabbi’s place and everything is on them the person’s property cannot acquire returned to normal. He was busy day and the eggs for him. night with the questions and problems of the Why does the Torah use the community. There is an argument how exactly the Mitzva is to be fulflled. Maimonides rules that one singular form of the word “you” But one day, an unusual problem arose: a madman entered their village. The madman was has to actually grab the mother bird and then instead of the plural? The early send it away. Simply frightening it and causing flthy, was constantly grunting like an animal it to leave would be insuffcient. Other early chasidim explained: Amalek, or talking incoherently. Occasionally he quoted sayings from the Talmud or Psalms. authorities seem to accept this view. However, in or the Evil Inclination, gains a Shulchan Aruch this condition is not brought, i.e. The elders of the village went to Reb Avraham one can fulfll the Mitzva by causing the mother stronghold only in an individual to ask him to pray for the unfortunate fellow. to leave the nest in any way possible and it’s not who is stand-offsh and reclusive Reb Avraham answered, “What? Are my prayers actually necessary to grab it and send it away. any more potent than yours that I can exempt The general practice is to follow the second from the rest of the Jewish People. you from praying? Tonight we will all gather in opinion and one is not required to actually grab He who considers himself part of the synagogue and pray together for him. the mother. (Some actually argue that grabbing the mother while it’s on the nest even with the larger whole and stands in A half hour later they were all saying Psalms and, the intent to send it off would be violating the unity with his brethren cannot be strangely enough, the madman was there too, prohibition of taking the mother bird while it’s walking in a small circle in the corner looking at on the chicks or eggs.) harmed by Amalek. the ground before him and mumbling to himself non-stop. There is also debate if a blessing is to be made. Some argue that because the eggs may be rotten (Maayanei Hachasidut) But as soon as they fnished the book for the (and then there is no Mitzva) no blessing should frst time and saw it had no effect Reb Avraham be made. Others say that because there is a began to speak words of inspiration. The prohibition involved (not taking the mother) we madman stood still, pointed a fnger at Reb 13 Inspiration, Insights & Ideas Bringing Torah lessons to LIFE!
Avraham and yelled out to the startled crowd: a note to my wife giving her all my riches and to fee to a rabbi friend of his in a distant place Recently In The News “What! He is going to inspire you? He is your to learn Torah. And that is what I did. I arrived Original Lubavitch Was rabbi? Heh!! Why he and I sinned together! We here over ten years ago. I took to the Torah like left the Torah together!! Heh! We ate what the a fsh to water. I remembered everything I had Vandalized gentiles ate, drank with them, acted like them! learned as a youth and I quickly became quite This is the person you call your rabbi?” a scholar. But although I became the rabbi of The entire congregation was stunned. Before your community I somehow felt that it had all they had taken pity on the madman, but now happened too quickly and easily. he was getting offensive. They all turned to the “Just now my frst reaction was to have this rabbi to see what he would say, ready to throw fellow thrown out of the synagogue. Then my the fellow out at a moment’s notice. second reaction was to deny it and tonight, run away myself. I was ashamed to the bone. But I The room was flled with silence, it was obvious Jews leave Russia” was spraypainted on realized that this was also a miracle; perhaps that Reb Avraham was going through some sort Chabad’s former headquarters in the village even more than the frst miracles. Now let’s all of inner turmoil and they were waiting to see the of Lubavitch, ahead of a special event. pray for my friend.” “ outcome. “He’s right!” Reb Avraham whispered. By COLlive reporter “Everything he said is true!” The crowd let out As soon as they all fnished the next Psalm Residents of the village of Lyubavichi in the a gasp! the madman suddenly became calm, a normal Rudnyansky District of Smolensk Oblast in expression returned to his face, and he fell Several minutes passed until fnally Reb Russia discovered antisemitic graffti on a heavily into his seat... a cured man. Avraham stood up and said in a loud voice. historic Jewish site. “I thank G-d for this moment! We were both When the Maggid of Kosnitz fnished the story, “Jews leave Russia, this is our land” was from the fnest, most G-d fearing families and he explained: “The miracles that brought Reb spraypainted along with swastikas on the gate we excelled in our studies. Everyone predicted Avraham to repentance - fnding the dead body, of the courtyard of the former headquarters of great things from us. But somehow we fell. It the rabbi believing him, the ease with which the Chabad-Lubavitch movement and residence began slowly: we began reading foolish books, he left his gentile life and remembered all his of its Rebbes. then hanging around with the gentiles until we Torah learning - were the hand of G-d. But the decided to leave Judaism altogether and ‘enjoy words of the madman were the opposite: they The village, also pronounced Lubavitch, has life.’ Just as he said. returned him to his past, to his own faults. When been preparing for the special Chassidic date of “After a few years of this we fnally parted ways. he was able to see the hand of G-d even in them, 15 Elul to mark the founding of Yeshiva Tomchei I went into business while he went to university then he knew he could see and feel G-dliness in Tmimim there by the Rebbe Rashab. to learn philosophy. Eventually, we lost contact all things. This is called sincere teshuva - return.” A special dedication ceremony is planned to completely. I succeeded fantastically, married launch the construction work on the cemetery a gentile woman and built a castle on a huge which houses the Ohels of the Tzemach Tzedek estate; no one had any inkling that I was a Jew. In this week’s Torah portion we read, and the Rebbe Maharash, the third and fourth “One day when I was taking a stroll on my estate, “But you shall surely let the mother Rebbes of Chabad-Lubavitch respectively. my dog began barking, broke away from me go, and the young you may take for Rabbi Gavriel Gordon, the Shliach who oversees and ran to a spot not far from us. There lay the the location, said he has been in contact with body of a dead Jew. Probably some anti-Semite yourself” (Deut. 22:7). local authorities and that they are taking the murdered him, I thought to myself. This is the mitzva (commandment) incident seriously. “Suddenly my entire being became flled with to drive away the mother bird before He said the quiet town is known for its mercy. I called for my servants and ordered them taking the eggs or young birds from welcoming residents who are friendly to the to bury the man and put a marker on his grave. her nest. What is the reward for Jewish people who come to visit and pray. From that moment something happened to me. observing this mitzva?If you have no I felt as though G-d sent this to awaken me to children, G-d declares, I will grant you He said the assumption is that the anti-Semitic my true self. It was a sort of miracle. writing was done by people from out of the area offspring. Furthermore, observing this who are bothered by the recent renewed Jewish “Eventually, I went to the city, met with the local commandment hastens the coming of activity in the town. rabbi and told him I wanted to repent. At frst Moshiach and the arrival of Elijah the he thought that I was a gentile and was either Prophet. “We are determined to continue with all of insane or trying to get him into trouble, but our development plans,” he said. “Visitors have fnally he believed me. Another miracle. nothing to worry about as the place is guarded (Midrash Rabba) and the police are promising to expand its “He advised me to take a bag of money, write security measures there.” 14 Get the Picture The full scoop on all the great events and classes around town
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CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
Foundation work continues specifcally with respect to water proofng and rebar caging.
Our two contractors, plan to avoid any more weather related delays by working through the waterproofng of the underground structures. Our Consultant, Steven Feller approved the lift stations and control stations so we are moving in the right direction. Although there were no recent concrete pours, we did make signifcant progress in getting the elevator pits completed with the proper rebar, water proofng, and pump locations. We also hired a consultant to provide us with a clash detection 3d model of the structural and MEP layouts so that we have the necessary information on the column layouts.
The Schmid team continues to buyout the remainder of the project and is considering mechanical proposals, door and hardware proposals, and windows / glazing proposals.
On a weekly basis, the Architect and the GC continue to discuss and address any concerns as far as RFI’s, new drawings, sketched coordinated drawings, and submittals. We continue to work with Susan Wokenfeld of Speedy Permits on handling the permit drawing submissions to the city of Surfside.
In the next few weeks, there will be a lot of action regarding the piles (chip, removal ,forming, caps, and so on!) and we will of course keep you updated.
If you have any questions regarding the construction process, please don’t hesitate to contact Maurice Egozi (786-280-1923), Mitch Feldman (786-556-5425) or Yankie Andrusier (347-723-2731).
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21 French Connection Refexions sur la Paracha
Vivre avec la paracha La mère et le nid « Eh bien, pour Moi-même, alors, Je les délivrerai ! » bien aimé ! » Puissante miséricorde Le saint Zohar relate une histoire miraculeuse, d’un En entendant les poignantes paroles de cet enfant par Chana Weisberg épisode où la compassion divine fut révélée par le innocent, les collègues de Rabbi Éléazar se mirent i tu trouves le nid d’un oiseau, dans un arbre biais de ce commandement. à pleurer. ou sur le sol, avec des oisillons ou des œufs Rabbi Éléazar, le fls de Rabbi Chimon Bar Yo’haï, Mais, soudain, la pièce devint silencieuse, car Set que la mère couve les oisillons ou les œufs, marchait avec ses collègues quand une colombe un pilier de feu apparut, planant au-dessus du ne prends pas la mère avec ses petits. Fais partir la apparut. La colombe informa Rabbi Éléazar que lit du défunt. Tous les présents s’enfuirent et les mère et ne prends que les petits... (Deutéronome son beau-père, Rabbi Yossi, était tombé gravement collègues de Rabbi Éléazar, terrorisés, voulurent en 22, 6) malade. faire de même. Na’hmanide écrit que, dans son sens le plus simple, Rabbi Éléazar ordonna à la colombe d’aller assurer Rabbi Éléazar les calma, en disant : « Un grand la raison de cette mitsva est de nous enseigner la Rabbi Yossi que, dans trois jours, il guérirait miracle est sur le point d’avoir lieu. » compassion. miraculeusement et qu’alors, lui-même viendrait Émanant du pilier de feu, une voix céleste se ft avec ses collègues célébrer chez lui sa guérison. Prendre l’oisillon sous les yeux de sa mère entendre : « Heureux es-tu, Rabbi Yossi, d’avoir causerait à celle-ci un chagrin aigu. L’amour et la Peu de temps après, la colombe revint les informer mérité un fls sage dont la plainte justifée a percé compassion d’une mère pour sa descendance sont, que, puisque Rabbi Éléazar avait annulé le décret les portes du ciel et est parvenue devant le Trône selon les mots de Maïmonide, « non une fonction divin menaçant son beau-père, l’ange de la mort de Gloire de D.ieu de l’intellect ou de la parole, mais une fonction du avait pris un autre Rabbi Yossi : Rabbi Yossi de « Un nouveau verdict a été prononcé. Toi, Rabbi processus de la pensée qui existe chez les animaux Pékiyin. comme chez les hommes ». Yossi, tu vivras vingt-deux années supplémentaires, Devant ces événements tragiques, Rabbi Éléazar pour que tu puisses avoir le privilège d’enseigner à En accomplissant cette mitsva, nous nous exerçons décida de se rendre à Pékiyin pour consoler la ce sage enfant. » à ressentir de l’empathie pour toutes les créatures famille de Rabbi Yossi et participer en personne Alors, aussi soudainement qu’il était apparu, le de D.ieu. aux funérailles de ce grand sage. pilier de feu disparut et les yeux de Rabbi Yossi Selon le Zohar, ce commandement possède Lorsqu’ils arrivèrent, les rabbins apprirent que s’ouvrirent. également un profond impact cosmique en ce qu’il Rabbi Yossi avait laissé derrière lui deux jeunes Rabbi Éléazar s’exclama à l’adresse de ses amis : éveille la miséricorde divine pour le peuple juif. enfants, un fls et une flle. L’épouse de Rabbi Yossi, « Combien sommes-nous privilégiés d’avoir vu de la mère de ces deux enfants, était elle-même Lorsqu’une mère oiseau est chassée de son nid, elle nos propres yeux le miracle du réveil des morts ! » crie son amertume et son désespoir d’être séparée décédée peu de temps auparavant, et ils étaient de ses petits. donc désormais doublement orphelins. Puis Rabbi Éléazar bénit ensuite Rabbi Yossi : « Comme tu es fortuné d’avoir vécu le miracle de la Dans la pièce où reposait le défunt, son fls ne L’ange qui règne sur cette espèce adresse alors résurrection des morts par le mérite de la sagesse laissait personne s’approcher du corps de son père. devant le trône céleste la plainte suivante : « D.ieu de ton jeune fls ! » miséricordieux, pourquoi Ta Torah a-t-elle ordonné Il avait allongé sa tête près de celle de son père un acte si inhumain ? » et pleurait amèrement. Regardant vers les cieux, il Entre-temps, le garçon s’était évanoui devant s’exclama : l’intensité des événements. À son réveil, sa joie Les anges qui règnent sur les autres espèces fut intarissable et il se jeta au cou de son père, le « Maître de l’Univers ! Tu as écrit dans Ta sainte d’oiseaux s’associent à cette récrimination, couvrant de baisers. protestant contre le même sort réservé à leurs Torah ces mots : Rabbi Éléazar demeura trois jours dans cette oiseaux. « Si tu trouves le nid d’un oiseau, dans un arbre ou maison pour célébrer ce miracle. Au cours de son sur le sol, avec des oisillons ou des œufs et que la D.ieu réprimande alors toutes les créatures célestes séjour, il demanda à Rabbi Yossi de décrire ce qu’il mère couve les oisillons ou les œufs, ne prends pas : avait vu dans les cieux. la mère avec ses petits. Fais partir la mère et ne « Les anges responsables des oiseaux se plaignent prends que les petits… Rabbi Yossi répondit : « Je ne peux révéler aux de la détresse des oiseaux. Mais un seul d’entre hommes ce que j’ai vu. Je ne peux dire qu’une « Maître de l’Univers ! Selon Ta Sainte Torah, nous vous a-t-il exprimé une quelconque préoccupation seule chose : lorsque mon fls était en train de devons laisser vivre la mère et certainement pas pour l’angoisse de Mes fls et de la Chekhinah (la supplier, de pleurer et de protester devant D.ieu prendre la mère et laisser les enfants abandonnés ! Présence Divine) ? du plus profond de son être avec une sincérité « La Chekhinah est en exil. Elle est éloignée de « Toi, D.ieu, Tu dois accomplir les paroles de Ta absolue et qu’il se référait à la mitsva de chasser Son nid et de Sa maison, le Saint Temple. Mes fls, Sainte Torah. Ma sœur et moi-même sommes deux la mère de l’oisillon, trois cent mille chaises divines les oisillons, résident seuls parmi leurs ennemis, petits oiseaux. Ma mère est morte et notre père a s’ébranlèrent lorsque trois cent mille tsaddikim les nations du monde. Mais aucun d’entre vous ne alors pris sa place pour s’occuper de nous. (personnes vertueuses) se levèrent dans les cieux, suppliant D.ieu de me renvoyer parmi les vivants pleure pour éveiller Ma compassion pour eux ! Selon Ta Torah, cher D.ieu, Tu peux prendre ma ! » sœur ou moi, mais Tu ne peux enlever mon père 22 Latin Link Refexion Semanal
Parasha de la Semana Mitos y Verdades Sobre el también ‘dudu’ y ‘rita’ quieren divorciarse, y como un paria social, negándole honores en el Guet aparecen solamente los nombres en la sinagoga y ejerciendo otros tipos de Divorcio Judío formales de ‘sara’ y ‘david’, resultaría que presiones sociales y personales hasta que Descubre la verdad sobre este solo ‘david’ y ‘sara’ se divorciaron, pero ‘dudu’ cumpla con su deber y le entrega el Guet. delicado tema y ‘rita’ siguen juntos... El objetivo del Guet es Por Eliezer Shemtov desligarlos en todos los posibles puntos de ¿Qué ocurre si la esposa no está de acuerdo conexión. con recibir el Guet? Qué diferencia hay entre el divorcio civil y el Guet? ¿Cualquier rabino puede llevar a cabo un El gran sabio Rabeinu Gershom Meor ¿ divorcio? Hagolah (c. 960 -1028) instituyó la ley que Tanto el divorcio civil como el Guet tienen prohíbe la poligamia y prohíbe divorciar a como objetivo disolver el matrimonio. Es Cualquier rabino puede organizar el Guet. una mujer en contra de su voluntad. Si la ahí donde termina su similitud, ya que el De hecho no hace falta ser rabino para mujer rehúsa recibir el Guet para extorsionar matrimonio civil y el matrimonio religioso organizar el Guet. Cualquiera lo puede al marido o vengarse, o si está mentalmente operan en dos planos diferentes; se producen organizar. Son las normas referentes a la incompetente, el Tribunal tiene facultades por medio de dos sistemas diferentes y ejecución y entrega del Guet las que son para permitirle al marido volver a casarse se disuelvan por medio de dos procesos complicadas y requieren de una capacitación sin Guet. totalmente diferentes e incompatibles. rabínica especial. No todos los rabinos son El divorcio civil puede disolver los lazos habilitados para realizar divorcios religiosos. ¿Qué sucede desde el punto de vista halájico creados por medio del matrimonio civil. Son Si hay algún detalle que se le escapó al con los hijos de una pareja que uno de los lazos creados por el hombre y es el hombre rabino, puede ser motivo para invalidar el miembros no tiene el Guet del matrimonio quien los puede deshacer. En el matrimonio Guet y la pareja seguiría casada. anterior? que se realiza bajo la Jupá la pareja se casa en base a normas divinas. No puede disolverse ¿Cuánto tiempo demora un guet con En el caso que es la mujer quien se casa si no es por medio de un proceso basado en consentimiento de ambas partes? con otro sin recibir el Guet del primero, si las mismas normas divinas, delineadas en la llega a producir hijos, serán considerados Biblia. Dicho proceso es conocido como el Técnicamente, no debe demorar más de una Mamzer(im) o bastardo(s) y no podrán Guet. Es únicamente por medio del Guet que hora. Prácticamente, depende del calendario casarse sino con otro Mamzer. En el caso que es posible disolver el matrimonio realizado del tribunal rabínico. El procedimiento es es el hombre quien tuvo hijos con otra mujer en base a las normas divinas. muy sencillo. Consiste en los siguientes sin haber entregado el Guet a su esposa, el pasos: _ El rabino recaba la información status de sus hijos no se ve afectado._ ¿Cuán importante es tener el Guet si uno ya necesaria y fija una fecha para realizar el tiene el divorcio civil? Guet. _ Llegado el momento, el marido se presenta ante el tribunal rabínico y pide que Según la Halajá (ley judía), hasta que la escriban un Guet para su esposa. _ El Rabino mujer no reciba el Guet de su marido está escribe el Guet a mano. _ Una vez terminada considerada casada con él, por más que su escritura (proceso que puede llevar una tenga el divorcio civil. Convivir con otro hora), el rabino entrega el documento al hombre antes de haber recibido el Guet es marido quien subsecuentemente, en un Clases y Eventos considerado adulterio y los hijos producidos acto muy dignificado y sereno, lo entrega Clases en Espanol de esa unión están considerados mamzerim, a su esposa en presencia del tribunal. Al Porcion Semanal o bastardos. ¿Qué debe hacer una mujer llegar el Guet a las manos de la mujer, están Rabbi Shea Rubinstein judía cuando quiere divorciarse? Cuando considerados divorciados. Lunes 8:45 pm - 9:45 pm una pareja llega a la conclusión de que no Analisis de distintos temas basados en la Perasha le queda otra opción que divorciarse, deben ¿Qué ocurre si el marido no está de acuerdo Rabbi Shlomi Halsband consultar con su rabino para organizar el con dar el Guet? Miercoles 8:30 - 10:00 pm Guet. El rabino se encarga de recabar la Domingo 8:30 - 10:00 pm información y los datos necesarios para No se puede obligar a una persona convivir realizar el Guet, que consiste básicamente en pareja en contra de su voluntad. Si la (Para Mujeres) en todos los nombres y apodos de las dos mujer quiere divorciarse, el marido está Sra. Vivian Perez partes y sus respectivos padres, ya que el obligado a entregarle su Guet. Puede discutir Martes 1:15 pm - 2:50 pm Guet viene a separar entre ellos en todos los las responsabilidades económicas para con Miércoles: 1:15pm - 2:50 pm Jueves: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm planos terrenales y espirituales y por todos ella; pero no puede negociar su libertad. El 198 Park Dr. Bal Harbour los variantes de sus nombres y apodos. Por hombre que se niega a darle un Guet a su Por favor llamar al 305.213.3202 ejemplo: si ‘david’ y ‘sara’ que se llaman esposa cuando ella se lo pide, es tratado para confrmar 23 In A Woman’s World Issues of relevance to the Jewish Woman
WEEKLY CLASSES Women’s Mikvah: Monday Please call Mrs. Devorah Failer for an Women’s Study Group Rebbetzin Chani Lipskar 8:30 - 10:00 pm appointment: 305-866 1492 or At the home of: Please call The Shul for details 305-323-2410 Please Note: Shabbos & Yom Tov visits must be Prepaid Tuesday Prayer Class Rebbetzin Chani Lipskar 9:15 - 10:15 am 1111 Kane Concourse Suite 618 The Shul Sisterhood Tanya Class In Spanish Mrs. Vivian Perez 1:15 - 2:50 pm
198 Park Drive, Bal Harbour Village Who we are... Wednesday The Shul Sisterhood organizes all of The Shul’s programming Morning Torah Class Rebbetzin Chani Lipskar 10:00 - 11:00 am and classes geared toward women in the community. Our The weekly portion - Women’s Perspective objective is to bring women of all ages and backgrounds Haime Library together to learn, laugh, experience, and rejuvenate their mind, Tanya Class in English Mrs. Vivian Perez 1:15 - 2:50 pm body and soul. Meet new friends, 198 Park Drive, Bal Harbour Village relax and get inspired! Thursday If you would like to be a part of The Shul Sisterhood, Women’s Tanya Class – Spanish – Mrs. Vivian Perez please call 305. 868.1411 Call Vivian for details – 305.213.3202
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Contacts at The Shul 305.868.1411 Rabbi Rabbi Sholom Lipskar Ext 311 Associate Rabbi Rabbi Zalman Lipskar Ext 345 Rabbi’s Executive Assistant Ms. Lydia Hasson Ext 311 Rebbetzin Rebbetzin Chani Lipskar 305.992.8363 JLAC / Adult Ed/ Singles Rabbi Shea Rubinstein Ext 342 CYS College / Kolel Rabbi Dov Schochet 305.790.8294 Accounting Mrs. Geri Kelly Ext 341 Controller Mrs. Janice Barney Ext 318 Offce Manager Mrs. Teddy Sable Ext 313 Events / Offce Assistant Ms. Milena Liascovitz Ext 328 Director of Events and Marketing Mrs Devorah Leah Andrusier Ext 339 Shul Gaboim Youth Director Rabbi Shaykee Farkash Ext 329 Mr. Andrew Roth Operations / Maintenance Rabbi Shlomi Katan Ext 319 Reception / Accounts Payable Mrs. Mindy Natoli Ext 0 Mr. David Portnoy Mikvah Mrs. Devorah Failer 305.323.2410 Rabbi Henry Eichler Pre-School Director Mrs. Chana Lipskar Ext 325 Mr. Ettai Einhorn Sephardic Minyan Chazan Shimshon Tzubeli 305.865.4205 Mr. David Ben-Arie Hebrew School / Editor Mrs. Aurit Katan 786.382.9006 Mr. Seth Salver Hashkama Minyan Mr. Lazer Milstein 305.349.3040 Mashgiach Mr. Mordechai Olesky 786.262.9115 Board of Trustees Foundation Trustees Ambassador Isaac Gilinski - Chairman Alberto Kamhazi Albert Pollans - President Simon Falic Shmuel Katz M.D. Jaime Gilinski Sidney Feltenstein Leo Kryss David Lichter Matias Garfunkel Rabbi Sholom D. Lipskar Rabbi Sholom D. Lipskar Jaime Gilinski Lazer Milstein Monroe Milstein - Treasurer Max Gilinski Michael Perez Saul Gilinski Ryan Shapiro Board of Directors Sam Greenberg Claudio Stivelman Steven M. Dunn - President Jerrod M. Levine Abel Holtz Morris Tabacinic Mitchell Feldman - Vice President Rabbi Sholom D. Lipskar Mike Izak Rabbi Zalman Lipskar VP Development Alexander Matz Eric P. Stein - Treasurer Lazer Milstein Joel Baum - Associate Treasurer Ezzy Rappaport Executive Committee Steven M. Dunn - Chair Evelyn Katz Dovid Duchman - Secretary Eliott Rimon Carolyn Baumel Brian Roller Devorah Leah Andrusier Rebbetzin Chani Lipskar Max Benoliel Seth Salver Janice Barney Rabbi Sholom D. Lipskar Eli Dominitz Daniel Shapiro Joel Baum Rabbi Zalman Lipskar Boruch Duchman Ryan Shapiro Maurice Egozi Orit Osman Velvel Freedman Michael Tabacinic Henry Eichler Marc Sheridan Eli Freund David Wolf Mitchell Feldman Daniel Sragowicz Bruce Gelb Jose Yankelevitch Daniel Gielchinsky Cynthia Stein Ighal Goldfarb Jacob J. Givner Eric P. Stein Sam Greenwald 29 Daily Study A complete guide to all classes and courses offered at The Shul
DAILY CLASSES SUNDAY MONDAY
The Rebbes’ Maamorim 6:20 - 6:50 am Daf Yomi 9:00 am In Depth Chumash 1:30 pm PHL 101 PHL-301 PHL-501 Rabbi Z. Lipskar TXT 220 Rabbi Dov Schochet TXT-110 Rabbi Dov Schochet Daf Yomi 7:45 - 8:45 am Tanya - Sichos 8:00 - 10:00 pm Insights to our Torah Portion TXT-220 Rabbi Dov Schochet PHL-322 Rabbi Shlomo Haltzband (Spanish) 8:45 - 9:45 pm PHL-120 Rabbi S. Rubinstien Chok L’Yisrael - Sephardic 8:45 am Reb Shimshon Tzubeli Women’s Study Group 8:30 - 10:00 pm TXT-110 Rebbetzin Chani Lipskar Chassisdic Discourses 10:15 - 11:00 am At the home of: Please call The Shul for PHL-322 PHL-510 Rabbi S. Rubinstien details. Community Kollel (Men) 8:00 - 9:30 pm (Monday & Thursday) LAW-154 Shul Rabbis & Kolel
TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY
Women’s Morning Torah Class Parsha (Men & Women) Senior Torah Academy 12:00 - 1:00 pm 11:15 am - 12:00 pm Pirkei Avot ETH-101 Rabbi Dov Schochet 10:00 - 11:30 am TXT-110 Rebbetzin Chani Lipskar TXT-501 Rabbi S. Rubinstien Women’s Torah Portion Class Chassidic Discourses (Men & Women) Senior Torah Academy (Men & Women) (Spanish) 1:15 pm - 2:50 pm 11:30 - 12:30 pm 12:00 - 1:00 pm TXT-110 Mrs. Vivian Perez PHL-320 PHL-501 Rabbi Sholom D. Lipskar TXT-120 Rabbi Dov Schochet 198 Park Drive, Bal Harbour Village or Rabbi Zalman Lipskar (Main Sanctuary) Book of Judges - Years 2780 -2835 Tanya Class - English 1:15 - 2:50 pm Women’s Tanya Class (Spanish) PHL-120 Mrs. Vivian Perez 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 198 Park Drive, Bal Harbour Village PHL-320 Mrs. Vivian Perez Spanish Kolel - Chassidus Call Vivian for details - 305.213.3202 8:00 - 10:00 pm PHL-301 Rabbi Shlomo Haltzband
NUMERIC CODES INDICATE ALL CLASSES LOCATED CYS COLLEGE COURSES AT THE SHUL VISIT WWW.CYSCOLLEGE.ORG UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
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