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Contents Nachas At A Glance It’s hard to believe that 6 weeks of camp have already fown by. This week Weekly Message 3 included museums, food art, Top Golf, swimming, late nights Thoughts on the Parsha from Rabbi Sholom D. Lipskar and much more.

Celebrating Shabbos 4 -5 Schedules, classes, articles and more... Everything you need for an “Over the Top” Shabbos experience Community Happenings 6-7 Sharing with your Shul Family

Kiddush Bank 8 The investment with a guarenteed return

A Time to Pray 9 Check out all the davening schedules and locations throughout the week Inspiration, Insights & Ideas 10 16 Bringing Torah lessons to LIFE Get The Picture 17 The full scoop on all the great events around town

French Connection 18 Refexions sur la Paracha

Latin Link 19 Refexion Semanal

In a woman’s world 20 Issues of relevance to the Jewish woman

Networking 21 -24 Effective Advertising

Numbers To Know 25 Contacts at The Shul

Daily Study 26 A complete guide to all classes and courses offered at The Shul

Get The Picture 27-28 The full scoop on all the great events around town

Quotable Quote

A person must never discriminate among his children. See what happened on account of the coat of many colors which our father Jacob made for Joseph...

– Midrash Rabbah Thoughts on the Parshah from Rabbi Sholom D. Lipskar Shabbos Parshas Ekev More than 3 million people without food. The lack of any Shabbas Mevarchim alternative – “there is no other bread in the basket”, causes a sense of poverty and affliction. So too, the taste of all foods And He afflicted you and lacked the fundamental ingredient of not being a tangible let you hunger, then He food that could be seen. Not seeing the food we eat leaves “ fed you the manna that us somewhat hungry, as we do not enjoy the complete taste you did not know, nor did which requires the integration of the visual and taste senses. your forefather know, in order to make you know that How does one overcome these challenges? When the object not by bread alone does man of the hunger changes and the uncertainty brings positive live, rather by everything results. that emanates from the mouth of G-d does man live. The Rebbe’s father, Rabbi Levi Yitzchak (may his merit shield Your garment did not wear us) whose 74th yahrtzeit / hillulah was this past Wednesday, out upon you and your feet the 20th of Menachem Av, when cruelly imprisoned by the did not swell, these forty Bolshevik tormentors in Almaty, was denied proper clothing, years.” Eikev Ch 8 vs 3-4 food and especially no paper or ink. The Rebbetzin Chana with great resourcefulness created ink from flowers and plants. It is quite a jarring statement regarding the manna / food When she would bring ink to her illustrious husband he would from Heaven, to say that it was “affliction and hunger”. We are be infinitely more excited than when she brought him food. accustomed to the reference of “Manna from Heaven” to mean His hunger was not food. Food was only the energy to allow abundant, Divine fulfillment of one’s physical needs. him to know Hashem, and teach it.

In preparation of the Jewish People’s imminent settlement in When the material world and all its possessions become the Holy Land of Israel, Moshe explains to them the benefit to the goal, then we are filled with uncertainty and fear. When, experience the extremes of life’s tests and challenges and to however, our goals are higher level achievements then all of succeed in overcoming them. materialism becomes a tool and commodity. Yes, it is good not to have to adjust to having less and we pray to be blessed with There is the test / challenge of wealth and the test / challenge all material needs to be on the highest level: that enables of poverty, and one must find meaning in each extreme, us to expand our more significant relationship to the world always serving to elevate the person. Manna contained both - to be a partner with G-d to repair and complete the world emotions – the ultimate of wealth together with hunger. He created. Uncertainty also evokes its spiritual counterpart, unadulterated faith and reliance on Hashem, Who at the Manna was food / nutrition from Heavenly origins. It had bottom line orchestrates everything. magnificent properties, including “the taste of any food (except those that can cause harm, albeit to a small group) that A pure, clean, uncluttered, selfless connection to Hashem. With one desired”. It also had no residual waste. The Manna was such preparation we go into the regular natural world to be a completely absorbed in the physical bodily organs supplying “light unto the Nations”. a most concentrated source of physical food to energize the ultimate G-dly creation - Mankind. It was a gift from Hashem Have a good Shabbos and a great week! every single day to receive the Manna with little more effort than collecting it or with slight preparation.

Yet at the same time the daily quota of bread / nutrition, and nothing could be saved from one day to the next, evoked a sense of incredible vulnerability and required absolute faith. What happens if the Manna stops in the middle of the desert? Rabbi S. Lipskar 3 Celebrating Shabbos with our Youth Everything you need for an “Over the Top” Shabbos experience

Shabbos Mevarchim Tehillim Club Weekly Riddle

The Lubavitcher Rebbe said, “Be scrupulous about saying the entire Tehillim (Psalms) on Shabbos Mevarchim (Blessing of the New Month). It is crucial for you, for your children, and your children’s children.” Every Shabbos Mevarchim in the Haime Library 8:30 - 9:00 am Questions: Sponsored by the Duchman Family 1)Which set of seven items appears in a single verse in this parsha, and nowhere else in the Torah.

2)In this parsha, which two “quick actions” are mentioned in the same verse? Morah Malkie’s Elisheva Adouth's Tot Shabbat Aleph Wonder Girls 3) In what two contexts are “garments” mentioned in this parsha? Ages: 1 - 4 Grades: 1 - 3 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Answers from last week: 1) Moshe blesses the Jews that Hashem should increase them “one Montessori Classrooom 2 classrooom 2 thousand fold” (Deut. 1:11). Moshe describes how he needs assistance to lead the Jews, and appoints various judges, including “leaders of thousands” (Deut. 1:15).

2) The nation of Emori appears 11 times. The country of Bashan is Raquel Gilinski mentioned 12 times. Pre Tween Girls Tween Girls 3) The people of Emor are compared to bees, in the manner they Grades: 4 - 5 Grades: 6 - 8 attacked the Jews who attempted to enter the land of Canaan 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 10:30 am - 12:00 pm following the incident of the spies (Deut. 1:44). In parshas Shlach, the spies compare themselves to grasshoppers, in relation to the giants Classrooom 4 who lived in Canaan (Numbers 13:33).

RIDDLE RULES Answers to the riddles can be given to Rabbi Shaykee Farkash any Hebrew School Junior Boys time over Shabbos. The frst child to give a correct answer to each of Grades: 4th - 8th the questions will win an INSTANT prize! Grades: 1 - 4 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Classroom 1

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 available for sponsorhip. Shabbos Schedule Farbrengen This Week: Early Minyan 6:35 p.m. The Shabbos Mevarchim Farbrengen is sponsored in honor Candle lighting 7:47 p.m. of The Rebbe, the Leader of our generation, the Shluchim Mincha / Kabbalas Shabbos 7:50 p.m. of the Rebbe and the supporters of the Shluchim. Shabbos Day Hashkama Minyan 7:15 a.m. Tanya / Hayom Yom 8:50 a.m. Shalosh Seudos This Week: Shacharis (Morning Services) 9:00 a.m. Shalosh Seudos this week is available for sponsorship. Children’s Programs 10:00 a.m. Upstairs Minyan 10:30 a.m. Kiddush 12:00 p.m. Daf Yomi 6:50 p.m. Men’s Shiur 6:50 p.m. the caterer for this week’s Women’s Shiur 6:50 p.m. kiddush and Shalosh seudos is Shalosh Seudos for Boys 6:50 p.m. Food Art Mincha 7:35 p.m. Pirkei Avot Chapter 4 Shabbos Ends / Ma’ariv 8:41 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 7:40 p.m. The following dates are available for sponsorship: Shabbat Day Shacharit 9:00 a.m. Mincha 7:40 p.m. Kiddush Shalosh Seudos Shabbos Ends / Ma’ariv & Havdalah 8:46 p.m. August 4, 11, 8 August 4, 11, 18, 25

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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 23 Menachem Av Mr. Robert Diener 23 Menachem Av Salomon ben David obm 23 Menachem Av Ms. Alia Feltenstein Father of Mr. Harry Mamane 23 Menachem Av Ms. Ariella Raviv 24 Menachem Av Rav Raphael ben Reb Nissan Isaac obm 24 Menachem Av Ms. Sarah Bedzow Father of Mr. Yankie Andrusier 24 Menachem Av Rabbi Aaron Lipskar 24 Menachem Av Chaya Henia bas Zorach Miriam obm 24 Menachem Av Mr. Alexander Matz Mother of Mrs. Mina Sragowicz 24 Menachem Av Mrs. Sarah Rachel Sheridan Grandmother of Dr. John Sragowicz, Mrs. Jane Mary Freund 24 Menachem Av Ms. Rosie Viner and Mr. Ari Sragowicz 25 Menachem Av Mr. Leo Kryss 24 Menachem Av Frima bas Shaindle obm 25 Menachem Av Mrs. Yvette S Woldenberg Mother of Mrs. Suzan Garson 26 Menachem Av Mr. Shmuel Levy 24 Menachem Av Dovid Mordechai ben Avraham Hacohen obm 27 Menachem Av Mrs. Sarah Benamran Father of Mr. Barry Cohen 27 Menachem Av Mr. Jacob Bengio 24 Menachem Av Chana bas Tzvi Hersh obm 28 Menachem Av Mr. Jonathan Fish Mother of Mr. Leon Kopel 28 Menachem Av Ms. Doryse Franco 25 Menachem Av Frayde Sorah bas Reb Efraim Fischel obm 29 Menachem Av Mr. Albert Azout Mother-in-law of Mrs. Hermine Gewirtz 29 Menachem Av Mr. Eli Freund 26 Menachem Av Fred Rothblott obm 29 Menachem Av Dr. Robert B. Mondshine Grandfather of Mr. Abi Goldshtein 26 Menachem Av Frieda Meta obm Kid’s Birthdays Mother of Mrs. Randy Freedman 23 Menachem Av Noah Levine 26 Menachem Av Chaya Esther bas Avrohom Itzchok obm 23 Menachem Av Sarah Vanessa Sher Mother of Mr. Abraham Gewirtz 24 Menachem Av Chana Sokol 28 Menachem Av Aliza bas Rafael obm 25 Menachem Av Ezriel Duchman Sister of Mr. Gideon Azari 25 Menachem Av Eli David Koenig 28 Menachem Av Malka bas Chaim obm 26 Menachem Av Shneur Zalman Danzinger Mother of Mr. Elias Sussman 26 Menachem Av Mendel Marrus 28 Menachem Av Hindah bas Avraham HaLevi obm 26 Menachem Av Esther Yankelevitch Mother of Mr. Lazer Milstein 28 Menachem Av Esther Goldfarb 28 Menachem Av Shaindel bas Usher obm 28 Menachem Av Yosef Chaim Kopel Mother of Mr. Sanford Musikar 29 Menachem Av Menachem Mendel Cohen 28 Menachem Av Joseph ben Natan obm 29 Menachem Av Batya Chaya Katan Father of Mrs. Leslie Baum 29 Menachem Av Matan Schwartz

Anniversaries Mr. & Mrs. David and Natalie Wolf Community Notice Board: Mr. & Mrs. Nelson and Rochelle Berman Mr. & Mrs. Yisroel Shimon and Tenny Chuitdatov The Chayenu & Dvar Malchus publications are available Mr. & Mrs. Oded and Diana Ben-Arie for sale at the front receptionist. Mr. & Mrs. Moshe and Nechama Malka Simon Dr. & Mrs. Ari and Talia Lamet There is only a limited amount each week and we will unfortunately not be able to hold books for anyone. Mazal Tov First come frst serve. $2 a copy. Mazal Tov to Mr. & Mrs. Greg and Veronica Levine on the Bar Mitzvah of their son Noah. May they continue to raise him to Torah, Chupah and Mezuzos are also available for sale at Ma’asim Tovim and have much nachas from him. The Shul front offce for $36

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Av 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 Av is Kindly Sponsored by for donations received between 07/24/18 and 07/30/18 We apologize for any errors or omissions that we may have made. Rebbetzin Chani Lipskar In honor of her husband, Rabbi Sholom Dovber Lipskar’s birthday on 4 Av Mr. & Mrs. Meir Izak Rabbi & Mrs. Henry Eichler Mr. Stevan Leibowitz Mr. & Mrs. Shmuel & Gittel Wolf Evelyn Katz Mr. & Mrs. Moris Tabacinic Ms. Erica Lichy In honor of her husband, Dr. Shmuel Katz’s birthday Mr. Matthew Strassberg Mr. & Mrs. Edward E. Kopelman on 15 Av Mr. & Mrs. Steven Robinson Dr. & Mrs. Raymond Failer, Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Levine Mr. Cedric Amanou Andrusier Family Mr. & Mrs. Jesse Viner Mr. & Mrs. Eli Rouimi In loving memory of Raphael ben Nissan Isaac Ms. Sulamita Simkovicius Mr. & Mrs. Zalman Shapiro Evy Eichler Mr. & Mrs. Aaron Stauber Mr. & Mrs. Sergio Gurvitsch Mr. & Mrs. Moshe Popack Ms. Suzanne Steinmetz In honor of her husband, Henry Eichler and beautiful children Ms. Shelley Rindner Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Shapiro Sarah Libke Caplin Mr. & Mrs. Yankie Andrusier Mr. & Mrs. Robert Safren In memory of her beloved father’s Yahrzeit, Gershon ben Zvi Mr. & Mrs. Robert B. Mondshine Mr. & Mrs. Edward Rosengarten HaCohen obm on 7th of Av Mr. & Mrs. Jaime Slomianski Ms. Esther Vlosky and with grateful thanks to Hashem for her Hebrew birthday Mr. & Mrs. Steven M. Dunn Mr. & Mrs. Isaac Salver on the 10th ofAv Dr. & Mrs. Michael Salzhauer Mr. & Mrs. Shmuly Rubashkin Mr. Bernard Werner Rabbi & Mrs. Yisroel Mr. & Mrs. Asher Mamane Shimon Chudaitov “Those who establish Synagogues for prayer and those who come there to Mr. Serge Moyal Mr. Itzchak Yosef pray, those who provide lights for illumination, wine and grape juice for kiddush Mr. Gad Bitton & Sandra Benlolo Mr. & Mrs. Joshua Levin and havdalah, food for the wayfarers and charity for the needy, and all those who Mr. & Mrs. Arthur M. Gellman Mr. & Mrs. Jack & Orit Osman occupy themselves faithfully with communal affairs - may The Holy One, blessed Mr. & Mrs. Morris Tuchman Mr. Yaniv Guez Mr. & Mrs. Ighal Goldfarb Mr. Jose Yankelevitch be He, give them their reward, remove them from all sicknesses, heal their entire Mr. & Mrs. Raul Mitrani Mr. & Mrs. Adam Ziefer body, pardon all their sins, and send blessing and success to all their endeavors, Mr. & Mrs. Jackie Abraham Mr. & Mrs. Paul Weintraub together with all Israel their brethren; and let us say Amen.” Mr. Hershy Weinberg Refuah Shleimah If you have a health update on anyone listed please contact The Shul. We would like to keep the listing current and remove names of people who have recovered. MEN WOMEN Volunteers Needed Hersh Yitzchak ben Chaya Jessie-Esther bas Sonia-Simcha Baruch Raphael ben Fraida Tziporah Pnina bas Slava After every Kiddush and event, The Shul donates the Aryeh Leib ben Sura Henya Esther bat Mazal left over food to organizations or families in need. Rafael Maya ben Sol Shoshana bat Mazal We are looking for volunteers to help collect and Aaron ben Tamar Chaya Miriam Yehudit bat Chava Raphael Moshe ben Miriam Clara bat Corina wrap the food. Yichael ben Layke Rivka bat Shoshana If you would like to help please contact the Meyer Yankev ben Chaya Etel Leah Rochel bat Sarah Alexander ben Esther Raizel Miriam bat Risha Raizel Mashgiach, Mordechai Olesky after the Kiddush. Raphael Moshe ben Sarah Dana Ella bas Devorah Hinde Moshe ben Zoila Chana bas Shoshana Community service hours will be awarded. Moshe Avraham ben Tziporah Riva Ilana bas Shaina Rochel Chaim ben Pnina Chava bas Elka Menucha Gabriel ben Esther Chaya bas Rachel Eber Avraham ben Fruma Esther Fayge bas Chaya Community Notice Board: Shmuel ben Sarah Perl Miriam Leah bas Helen If you have a new or slightly used Shaitel that you Yosef ben Edwina would like to donate to The Shul Sisterhood Avrohom ben Feigel Mordechai David ben Esther Raizel Please Contact Yedidya Chaim Raphael ben Elana Mrs. Devorah Failer 305.323.2410 Chaim Tzvi Hirsch ben Guttel 7 Kiddush Bank The Investment with a Guaranteed Return

Kiddush Bank 5778 Our very special thanks to the following Partners & Patrons whose contributions will help us to cover some of the costs of the un-sponsored Kiddushim and Farbrengens in the coming year. Partners - annual contribution of $770: Patrons - annual contribution of $360:

Mr. Arnold Lewis Cohen Mr. & Mrs. Gabriel and Pilar Berenfus Mr. & Mrs. Boruch and Yonit Duchman Mr. & Mrs. Bernard & Chavi Englard Mr. Daniel Gielchinsky Mr. Serge Moyal Mr. & Mrs. Josh and Divi Greisman Mr. Mordechai Olesky Mr. & Mrs. Moishe and Ofelia Hersman Ms. Diana Sreter Mr. & Mrs. Edward and Pauline Kopelman Dr. & Mrs. Gene and Sandra Moteles Mr. & Mrs. Temuri and Maya Nanikashvili Mr. & Mrs. Shmuel and Gittel Wolf

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8 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 7:40 pm 10:00 pm Sephardic Minyan 7:40 pm Following Main Minyan 7:40 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 8 for you and all of the soldiers safety and well being daily.

Menachem Mendel ben Aurit Alot Hashachar / Dawn 5:32 am Hinda Clara bas Chana Guenendel Earliest Talit & Tefllin 6:06 am Benyamin Aharon ben Jeniya Gila Rut Netz Hachamah / Sunrise 6:50 am Amir Herzel ben Dvora Dorry (Earliest Amidah) Eden Chana bat Karine Cecile Latest Shema 10:06 am Zman Tfllah 11:12 am Chatzot / Midday 1:25 pm Earliest Mincha 2:00 pm Plag HaMincha 6:43 pm Shekiah / Sunset 8:02 pm (preferable latest time for Mincha) Tzeit Hakochavim / Nightfall 8:27 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. 9 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 - Menachem Av 22 Wednesday - Menachem Av 27 My father said: One should not recite the The month of Elul is the month of reckoning. Morning B’rachot before rinsing the mouth in In the material world, if a businessman is the morning, except on fast days. to conduct his affairs properly and with great profit, he must periodically take an Shabbos - Menachem Av 23 accounting and correct any deficiencies... In the winter of 5652 (1891-2), when my father Likewise in the spiritual avoda of serving G-d. taught me in Tanya, “The second soul in Israel Throughout the year all Israel are occupied is actually part of G-d above,” he explained with Torah, Mitzvot and (developing and that the connotations of the words “above” expressing) good traits. The month of Elul is and “actually” are contradictory. “Above” the month of reckoning, when every Jew, each indicates the most spiritual of spiritual levels, commensurate with his abilities, whether while “actually” describes the most material scholar or businessman, must make an of material things. He explained that this is accurate accounting in his soul of everything the unique quality of the “second soul,” that that occurred in the course of the year. Each though it is the epitome of the spiritual must know the good qualities in his service it has an effect upon the most material of of G-d and strengthen them; he must also be materiality. aware of the deficiencies in himself and in his service, and correct these. Through this Sunday - Menachem Av 24 excellent preparation, one merits a good and A tradition handed down from Rebbe to sweet year, materially and spiritually. Rebbe: During the well-known conflict (between chassidim and their opponents) Study Hall and by awaiting (their husbands’ Thursday - Menachem Av 28 the chassidim told the Alter Rebbe about the return, etc.”). There are two general approaches in healing terrible abuse they suffered from the plain a bodily illness: a) To heal the particular organ misnagdic folk. The Rebbe said: Grandfather Tuesday - Menachem Av 26 or faculty that is defective, sick or weak; b) to (as he called the Baal Shem Tov) deeply loved From my father’s sichot: In the chassidic strengthen the healthy organs and faculties simple folk. In my first days in Mezritch, the “exodus from Egypt” there is the Mitzva so that they may overcome and heal the sick Rebbe, (the Maggid) said: “It was a frequent of recounting the “Exodus” verbally, to tell organ or faculty. customary remark of the Rebbe (Baal Shem chassidic stories and to “sense” and apprehend Tov) that love of Israel is love of G-d. “You the story in one’s deepest inwardness. One The parallel in illnesses of the soul are the are children of Hashem your G-d”; when one must know that every narrative is guidance two approaches in service of G-d - teshuva loves the father one loves the children. for living. Every story must bring forth (in and good deeds. the listener) a fine character trait, an inner enthusiasm for hidur mitzva, and should Monday -Menachem Av 25 enable the listener to sense the “ways of Friday - Menachem Av 29 My father writes in a letter: “I heard in the pleasantness” of chassidic teachings. There must be avoda by one’s own efforts. name of our holy fathers the Rebbe’im, that Superior heights are attained when one is also when a daughter is born we are to say the taken by the hand and led; it is more precious words “to Torah,” (May her parents bring her though, when it is by one’s own strength. up to Torah, to marriage and to good deeds. p. 186). This is based on the statement by our Sages (Berachot 17a), “How do women earn merit? By seeing to it that their children go to study Torah, that their husbands go to the 10 Inspiration, Insights & Ideas Bringing Torah lessons to LIFE!

Moses’ Choice high point of his or her life—the point at which guardian heard this, he tore up her marriage “all his deeds, teachings and works” attain their contract, saying: “Should the king say, ‘My wife did came down from the mountain, and the ultimate fulfllment and realization. But then, such and such,’ we shall say to him, ‘She’s not your mountain burned with fre; and the two Tablets after describing Moses’ survey of the Holy Land wife yet.’” Iof the Covenant were in my two hands. And I from the summit of Mount Nebo, his passing, saw that, behold, you had sinned against the L-rd and burial, the Torah’s fnal verses recount The king in this parable—the Midrash goes on to your G-d, and had made yourselves a molten calf; the highlights of Moses’ life and his greatest explain— is G-d, the bride is the nation of Israel, you had quickly turned from the path which G-d achievements: the corrupt maids are the eirev rav (the “mixed had commanded you. I grabbed hold of the two multitude” who had joined the Jewish people Tablets and threw them from my two hands; and And there arose not since a prophet in Israel at the Exodus and were responsible for the I broke them before your eyes. like Moses, whom G-d knew face to face; [who making of the Golden Calf), the bride’s guardian Deuteronomy 9:15-17 performed] all the signs and wonders which G-d is Moses, and the marital contract is the Torah. sent [Moses] to do in the land of Egypt… [who When G-d wished to destroy Israel because of Since Moses already held the Tablets of the equaled] that mighty hand, those great fearsome their involvement in the worship of the Golden Covenant in his hands, why did he have to “grab deeds, [and] that which Moses did before the eyes Calf, Moses broke the Tablets upon which G-d hold” of them in order to break them? The Midrash of all Israel. had transcribed the essence of His covenant explains that Moses was not the only one holding with them, thereby dissolving the marriage-bond onto the Tablets: To what deed of Moses does the Torah refer with that Israel had allegedly violated and leaving its closing words, “which Moses did before the G-d no grounds on which to punish His bride’s The Tablets were each six handbreadths long eyes of all Israel”? Employing a method of Torah unfaithfulness. and three handbreadths wide. Moses held two interpretation known as “identical phraseology,” handbreadths [of the Tablets’ length], G-d held Rashi, the greatest of commentators on Torah, And this the Torah considers to be Moses’ highest two handbreadths, and in between were two sees these words as an allusion to the breaking of virtue: his unequivocal loyalty to the Jewish handbreadths of space. Moses’ hands prevailed, the Tablets, which Moses describes in a previous people, a loyalty even greater than his loyalty and he grabbed hold of the Tablets and broke chapter as something which he did “before the to the Torah. When the very existence of the them. eyes” of Israel: Jewish people was threatened, Moses tore up the wedding contract in order to save the bride. No human being is more deeply identifed with “That which Moses did before the eyes of all the Torah than Moses. “Remember the Torah of Israel”—that his heart emboldened him to break When the existence of Israel was in jeopardy, Moses My servant,” declares the prophet Malachi, the Tablets before their eyes, as it is written, “[I Moses did not consult with anyone, not even and our sages explain: “Because he gave his life grabbed hold of the two Tablets and threw them with G-d. When Moses had to choose between for it, [G-d’s Torah] is called by his name.” “Moses from my two hands] and I broke them before your the Torah and Israel, his devotion to Israel our Teacher” we call him, for the very essence of eyes.” superseded all—including that which defnes the his life was the mission to receive the divine law very essence of his own being. at Mount Sinai and deliver it to humanity. What, At frst glance it would seem that this act of then, prompted him, as he carried the Torah down Moses, however necessary or even desirable it It is for this reason that Moses’ breaking of the from the mountain, to literally wrest it from G-d’s may have been, was antithetical to his role as Tablets was the greatest deed of his life. In hands and smash it to pieces? conveyer of Torah, as well as detrimental to the everything else he did, he was acting on a clear Torah’s own role of serving as G-d’s instruction to mandate from G-d: G-d had instructed and “Before Your Eyes” humanity. Yet the Torah makes this the fnal item empowered him to take the Jews out of Egypt, The “punch line” is a common device by which to in its account of Moses’ life, as well as its own to split the Red Sea, and to transmit His wisdom lend import and prominence to an idea: a speaker “ending.” In other words, if we assume that indeed and will to humanity. Always it was G-d’s desire or writer will position the crux of his message, or “everything goes by the ending,” not only is the that he followed. Here, it was his own initiative. its most emphatic point, in his closing words. The Torah saying that it regards the breaking of the Here, he wrestled with G-d, “grabbing hold” of the Torah, too, employs this device, and a general rule Tablets as the most important deed of Moses’ life, Tablets to save the people of Israel. of Torah law and exegesis is that “Everything goes but also that the most important thing it has to by the ending.” say about itself is that it regards the breaking of In breaking the Tablets, Moses was acting on his the Tablets as the most important deed of Moses’ own, contrary to his divine mission to deliver It is therefore most surprising to discover that, life! G-d’s Torah to the world. In breaking the Tablets, according to the greatest of Torah commentators, Moses, who could not presume that G-d would the Torah’s own closing words are in praise of The Marriage Contract replace the frst Tablets with a second pair, was Moses’ decision to break the Tablets. There was once a king—relates the Midrash— eradicating his very being, his very raison d’être, who went off on a distant journey and left his for the sake of his people. The last chapter of the Torah (Deuteronomy 34:1- bride with her maidservants. Because of the 12) describes the last day of Moses’ physical life. And Moses did not go off to a corner to carry out promiscuity of the maidservants, rumors began Indeed, this is a most apt “ending” for the “Torah the most painful and potentially self-destructive circulating about the king’s bride. The king heard of Moses,” since Jewish tradition regards the act of his life. He broke the Tablets “before the eyes of this and wished to kill her. When the bride’s moment of a righteous person’s passing as the of all Israel”—a fact which the Torah repeatedly 11 Inspiration, Insights & Ideas Bringing Torah lessons to LIFE! emphasizes, and then reiterates in its concluding people out of Egypt, Moses refused. For seven Bread, Bucks, and Making a words. For Moses wished to demonstrate to all of days and nights Moses argued with G-d. Don’t Israel, and to all generations to come, the duty of send me, pleaded Moses, “Send the one whom Living a leader of the Jewish people: to be prepared not You will send.” By Yossy Goldman only to sacrifce his physical life for his fock, but “G-d’s anger raged against Moses,” the Torah tells his very soul and spiritual essence as well. us. Understandably so: the people of Israel are First Among Firsts languishing under the Egyptian whip, and G-d’s Not only does the Torah record that G-d endorsed chosen redeemer is refusing his commission? Moses’ breaking of the Tablets; not only does it Still Moses argued with G-d to “Send the one proclaim that Moses’ greatest deed was his placing whom You will send” instead of himself. Why did the preservation of Israel above the integrity of Moses refuse to go? Was it his humility? True, the their “marriage contract”; it also chooses to make Torah attests that “Moses was the most humble this its own culminating message. With its closing man on the face of the earth.” But surely Moses words the Torah establishes that it sees its own was not one to allow his humility to interfere with existence as secondary to the existence of the the salvation of his people. people of Israel. an does not live by bread alone. A famous Our sages explain that Moses knew that he line (it even fgured prominently in an ad The Midrash says it thus: would not merit to bring Israel into the Holy Land for a burger chain some years ago), but and thereby achieve the ultimate redemption M Two things preceded G-d’s creation of the world: what does it mean? Torah and Israel. Still, I do not know which of his people. He knew that Israel would again preceded which. But when Torah states ‘Speak to be exiled, would again suffer the physical and The verse comes from this week’s Torah reading, the Children of Israel…,’ ‘Command the Children of spiritual affictions of galut. So Moses refused to and is a reference to the miraculous manna, which Israel…’—I know that Israel preceded all. go. Do not send me, he pleaded; send now the one fell from heaven daily during the Jewish people’s whom You will send in the end of days. If the time sojourn in the wilderness. The conclusion of the In other words, since the purpose of G-d’s creation for Israel’s redemption has come, send Moshiach, verse is that “rather, by the utterance of G-d’s of the universe is that the people of Israel should through whom You will effect the complete and mouth does man live.” Thus, it is reminding us implement His will as outlined in the Torah, the eternal Redemption. For seven days and nights about the true source of human sustenance. concepts of “Israel” and “Torah” both precede the Moses contested G-d’s script for history, prepared concept of a “world” in the Creator’s “mind.” Yet to incur G-d’s wrath upon himself for the sake of Contrary to popular belief, it is neither our earthly which is the more deeply rooted idea within the his people. toil, nor the sweat of our brow, nor all those divine consciousness, Torah or Israel? Does Israel conferences, meetings and sales seminars that exist so that the Torah may be implemented, Nor did Moses ever accept the decree of galut. ensure our success. The reality is that it is G-d or does the Torah exist to serve the Jew in the After assuming, by force of the divine command, who sustains us and looks after us, in the very fulfllment of his mission and the realization of the mission to take Israel out of Egypt, he same way as our ancestors trekking through the his relationship with G-d? embarked on a lifelong struggle to make this desert were totally dependent on Him for their the fnal and ultimate Redemption. To the very daily bread. Wealth is a G-dly gift. At the end of Says the Midrash: if the Torah describes itself last day of his life, Moses beseeched G-d to allow the day, it is not our business acumen alone that as a communication to Israel, this presumes the him to lead Israel into the Holy Land, which provides our daily bread, but the blessings from concept of Israel as primary to that of Torah. would have settled Israel in their land, and G-d in Above which endow our efforts with success. Without the people of Israel to implement it, Israel’s midst, for all eternity; to his very last day there cannot be a Torah, since the very idea of he braved G-d’s anger in his endeavor to effect Ask anyone in sales how often their best-laid a Torah was conceived by the divine mind as a the ultimate Redemption. In Moses’ own words: plans and pitches have come to naught, and then, tool to facilitate the bond between G-d and His “I beseeched G-d at that time, saying: …’Please, out of the blue, a big order comes in with little or people. let me cross over and see the good land across no effort. Of course, it’s not the rule, and we must the Jordan, the good mountain (Jerusalem) and be prepared to put in effort if we are to succeed. Hence, when the Torah speaks of the shattering the Levanon (the Holy Temple).’ And G-d grew But when it does happen, it reminds us that there of the Tablets, it speaks not of its own destruction, angry with me for your sakes… and He said to me: are higher forces, beyond our control, at work. but, ultimately, of its preservation: if the breaking ‘Enough! Speak no more to Me of this matter.…’” of the Tablets saved Israel from extinction, it But there’s another meaning to this verse as well. also saved the Torah from extinction, since the G-d said “Enough!” but Moses was not silenced. Man does not live by bread alone. The human very concept of a “Torah” is dependent upon the For Moses’ challenge of the divine plan did not spirit is such that we crave more than bread. existence of the people of Israel. end with his passing from physical life. The Zohar Human beings are never satisfed with money or tells us that every Jewish soul has at its core a materialism alone. Pressing for Redemption spark of Moses’ soul. So every Jew who storms Money is important, but we cannot live by money Moses’ self-negating devotion to his people the gates of heaven clamoring for redemption characterized his leadership from its very start. exclusively. What about job satisfaction? I know continues Moses’ struggle against the decree of a number of individuals in our community who When G-d frst appeared to Moses in the burning galut. bush and commanded him to take the Jewish willingly gave up lucrative positions for less 12 Inspiration, Insights & Ideas Bringing Torah lessons to LIFE! rewarding ones, because they found their work if comprehension is needed. According to some one unstimulating. They were making lots of cash, but Halacha of The Week can recite other blessings in any language even if By Rabbi Dov Schochet there was no emotional reward. they don’t understand it. (The exception is the frst verse of Shema, the frst blessing of the Amida and I also know people who have it all fnancially, Blessing after Bread the Megilla when read in any language besides the but who are nonetheless unhappy people. They s Moses describes the beauty of the land the original Hebrew.) For the intent isn’t the critical part, are very successful—and very miserable. The Jewish nation is about to enter, he also gives rather the actual recitation of the blessing. successes we achieve do not guarantee our Athem a unique command. “ You are being happiness. After we’ve bought the house of our brought to a good land... A land of wheat, barley, Others argue that all blessings must be understood grapes, fgs and pomegranates. A land with oil dreams, and our fantasy sports car, and the latest in order to fulfll one’s obligation. (If one is reciting producing olives and honey producing dates.” “You it in Hebrew it depends on the earlier debate.) cell phones, laptops and DVDs, we tire of them will eat and be satisfed and bless Hashem for the all. For satisfaction to be lasting, it must be more Only when the obligation is reciting e.g. by Halel is wonderful land He has given you.” comprehension not critical. But when the purpose than material; it must be spiritual. We need more is to bless it cannot be considered a blessing than bread and money; we need stimulation and Here we fnd the one blessing that the Torah without comprehension. Practically if one already a sense of meaningful achievement. We need mandates, following a meal of bread where one was made the blessing we rely on the frst opinion to know that our lives have purpose, and that sated there is an obligation to bless Hashem for the that comprehension is not critical, but in the frst somehow we have made a difference. We want bounty of the land He has given us. (There is some instance one should be scrupulous to understand to be assured that our work is productive and will debate when there is a Biblical obligation: is it only the words they are saying as according to some have lasting value. after a meal with bread or even after a meal that without that the blessing is worthless. had from the seven species through which Israel They tell the story of a prisoner in a Russian was praised. The reason is for the verse directly The blessing must be articulated. That is it is labor camp whose job it was to turn a heavy preceding the obligation to bless refers to eating insuffcient to simply think the blessing or even say wheel attached to a wall. For twenty-fve years bread, but the preceding verse mentions all the it inaudibly. If one did say it even if it was inaudible the prisoner worked at his backbreaking labor. seven species. The practical difference is if one is they have fulflled their obligation. If for reasons He assumed that this wheel must be attached to not certain if they made the after blessing, if it is a of illness the person cannot utter the blessing a mill on the other side of the wall; perhaps he biblical obligation then one would say it to satisfy after a meal, or any blessing, they should think it was milling grain, or pumping water that irrigated the doubt however if it is a rabbinic obligation then in their mind. A person who is healthy who cannot many felds. In his mind’s eye he saw the plentiful one would not make the blessing when there is a utter a blessing e.g. they are in a place where one crops and the sacks of milled grain feeding doubt.) is prohibited from uttering blessings, should wait thousands of people. After twenty-fve years of until they are in a place where the blessing can be As the Torah says we must bless Hashem, it must be properly articulated. hard labor, when he was about to be released, in a language that we understand. For if one does the prisoner asked to be shown the apparatus not understand the words they are saying how can If one is forced to pause in the middle of Birkat behind the prison wall. There was nothing there! it be considered that they are giving a blessing? Hamazon, and the pause is long enough to recited The wheel was just a wheel—all his “work” had Therefore, even if one understands why they are the entire blessing, there is a question if they must served no useful purpose. The man collapsed in saying the words and intends to thank Hashem, start from the beginning. By prayer in such a case a dead faint, absolutely devastated. His life’s work if they do not understand the actual words being one would need to start over and presumably Birkat had been in vain. uttered, even if recited in Hebrew, they have not Hamazon would be the same. But there is a leniency fulflled their obligation. Rather they should say with Birkat Hamazon that it can be said even if one We have a deep-seated need to know that our the blessing in a language they are familiar with. is tipsy, unlike prayer, therefore it might also be fne life’s work is purposeful, physically and spiritually. Similarly, if one allows their mind to wander and if one is forced to pause in the middle. If one did When we understand that every good deed is utters words without any intent they have not pause as there is a doubt they do not start over, attached to a complex spiritual apparatus, that our fulflled their obligation. rather continue from where they left off. every action meshes with a systematic structure of cosmic signifcance, then our lives become There is a second opinion that distinguishes There is a well-known question, what does it mean endowed with a deeper sense of meaning and between Hebrew and other languages. When it to bless Hashem. Can there be anything more purpose. comes to any other language one can only fulfll presumptuous than a human feeling they have the their obligation if they actually understand the power to bless Hashem, the source of all blessing? We desperately need to know that, in some way, words being uttered. However, in Hebrew one can There are many responses in all levels of Torah, the our work is helping others—that we are making fulfll their obligation by reciting the words even if simple to the mystical. One perspective is that the a contribution to society beyond our own selfsh they do not understand the language. The general blessing is to frame our thinking. By mentioning this needs. Then, we live. Then we are happy. custom is to follow this opinion, to allow reciting blessing we refect on how Hashem is the source the blessing in Hebrew even for one that does not of all blessing, and created the world as a sign of Man does not live by bread alone. We simply understand the language. However, it is proper His kindness to do good to and for us. We therefore cannot. to be strict like the frst opinion and if one does pray that we should have this frm recognition as to not understand Hebrew to say the blessing in a the role Hashem plays in our lives and hope that as language they understand. such we are worthy recipients of His bounty. In a general sense by all blessings there is a debate 13 Inspiration, Insights & Ideas Bringing Torah lessons to LIFE!

by anyone except the tzadik himself. Stories with Soul Pirkei Avos A few days later, when the Chozeh arrived in The Ethics of Envy It Once Happened the town, Reb Yossele went out to meet him. Ethics 4:1 His joy was complete when the tzadik accepted By Chaya Shuchat the invitation to be his guest. Reb Yossele he town was buzzing with the great happily escorted his honored guest into the news of the impending visit of the tzadik newly appointed room. He proudly showed the T(righteous person). Reb Yossele, the son Chozeh the bed, explaining that a G-d-fearing of Reb Mordechai of Neshchitz, couldn’t rest carpenter constructed it especially for the from the moment he heard that the tzadik Reb tzadik’s use. Tired from his long journey, the Yaakov Yitzchak, the famous “Seer” or “Chozeh” tzadik lay down to rest. of Lublin would be passing through his town. He had heard many awesome reports about After only a few moments had passed Reb this holy man and he burned with the desire Yossele heard the Chozeh exclaiming, “Prickly, to meet him and glean some insight from him. help, it’s prickly!” So intent was he to host the great tzadik that Reb Yossele was astonished. What could these he commissioned a local carpenter to build a cries mean? He quickly went to the tzadik’s bed especially for the Chozeh. He undertook room and not knowing what else to do, offered this extraordinary preparation because he had him the use of his own bed, hoping it would heard it said that when the “Seer” travelled prove more comfortable. The Chozeh gladly and had to sleep in a strange bed, he would accepted Reb Yossele’s offer, and all was quiet. all it the green-eyed monster. Call it spite, sometimes be heard to cry out, “It’s prickly! Reb Yossele, however, suffered a sleepless pettiness, insecurity. I admit it: I don’t like to It’s prickly!” Wanting to avoid any possible night wondering if the tzadik’s rest would be Cbe outdone by others. I feel uncomfortable in discomfort for the tzadik, he decided to provide disturbed by some spiritual unworthiness in the presence of those who are more accomplished a brand-new bed for him, and thus eliminate his house. When morning came the Chozeh or more successful than I am. any possible problem. awoke refreshed and happy. He remarked to It’s not a very satisfying way to live. It robs a lot Reb Yossele, “Thank you so much, I had an of the joy out of life to be constantly looking over Reb Yossele was very exacting in his excellent rest. Your hospitality has revived me!” instructions to the carpenter. First of all, he was my shoulder to see if someone else has surpassed careful to choose a workman who was known Reb Yossele was gratifed by the tzadik’s me in some way. “Envy, lust and honor-seeking,” to be a G-d-fearing man; second, he instructed words, but still, he couldn’t understand the say our sages in Ethics of the Fathers, “drive a the carpenter to immerse himself in the mikva Chozeh’s initial reaction to the new bed, and person from this world.” I most certainly agree. before beginning his work, and to very carefully he questioned him about it. But as a three-pack-a-day addict, I fnd the habit guard himself from impure thoughts while he hard to kick. How does one rid oneself of envy? was working. “Don’t worry about it at all. The bed is perfect and kosher in every respect,” the tzadik assured I found my answer in the frst mishnah of the For his part, the carpenter was not anxious to him. “The reason I couldn’t sleep in it was fourth chapter of the Ethics (the same chapter accept this complicated assignment. He was because it had a certain smell of sadness that warns us of the pitfalls of envy): particularly unwilling since the work would about it since it was built during the Nine Days Ben Zoma says: Who is wise? One who learns have to commence during the frst week of preceding Tisha B’Av. The carpenter, being a from everyone. Who is powerful? One who the month of Av, the intense mourning period pious man, was mourning the destruction of overcomes his inclinations. Who is rich? One who for the Holy Temple. However, since his rebbe the Holy Temple while he was building it, and is satisfed with his lot. Who is honored? One who had made the request of him, he couldn’t bring the spiritual residue of his grief adhered to the honors others. himself to refuse. He undertook the job in a bed.” depressed frame of mind, feeling spiritually Upon closer examination, these four aphorisms unworthy of the task ahead. Despite his highlight the most common causes of envy, and unwillingness, he worked well and completed deliver four potent tools to combat it: his task successfully and in good time. 1) Who is wise? One who learns from everyone. When the bed was fnished, Reb Yossele placed it in a specially prepared room. He covered the Number one trigger of envy: Feelings of bed with fresh, new bedclothes, and put next to incompetence. I watch someone else gracefully it a small table, a lamp and a chair. Satisfed that execute the same task that I struggle through so his preparations would ensure the comfort of clumsily, and immediately the familiar churning the Chozeh, he then closed and locked the door begins inside me. Why is she so good at this when to guarantee that the bed would be untouched I am such a klutz? 14 Inspiration, Insights & Ideas Bringing Torah lessons to LIFE!

Wait. Envy here is a destructive response. I True wealth means taking pleasure in what we am taking a negative view of the situation by have and living each moment fully. Again, it’s our Recently In The News focusing only on my inadequacy. The positive call to make: We can be rich in money, or rich in counterpart is to focus on what I can learn from satisfaction. (I’d take both.) 400 Meet in Jerusalem for this situation. She is good at this. I can study her Chof Av methods and approach, and try to discover how 4) Who is honored? One who honors others. she does it. I won’t be able to exactly replicate Once I started to actively apply Ben Zoma’s her success — we are different people and we teachings to curb my envy, I discovered something each have our unique style and gifts — but I can refreshing. In the past, upon noticing an attractive defnitely apply the lessons to improve my own quality in someone else, I would immediately seek performance. Those who are succeeding where I the corresponding feature in myself, usually to my am not are not only my competitors — they are a own detriment. I realized that I could completely rich source of invaluable information. overturn my usual reaction. Rather than dwelling This mishnah turns the usual paradigm on its on my own defects, it is so much easier and more head. The wisest are not necessarily those with pleasant simply to appreciate nice things about the most knowledge; they are those who are others. most open to learning. Observation: A beautifully dressed woman walks 00 members of Tiferes Zkeinim Levi 2) Who is powerful? One who overcomes his by. Yitzchok traveled to Jerusalem to mark Chof Av, yartzeit of the Rebbe’s father and their inclinations. Reaction I: I am so fat and frumpy. 4 namesake. Once again, the mishnah inverts the pyramid. Reaction II: I admire the way she dresses. She By COLlive staff To us, the powerful are those who wield control looks so graceful and regal. over masses of people — corporate chiefs, heads A full list of names will be brought in and read of state. We envy their ability to make things When my envy gets triggered, I can fip it around — at the Ohel of the Rebbe in New York on Chof happen, to issue dictates and direct global events. what do I admire about this person? While envy is Av, the day of the yartzeit of Rabbi Levi Yitzchok Ben Zoma takes an opposite view. Power over an uncomfortable emotion that leaves me feeling Schneersohn, of blessed memory. others is illusory. The only true power we yield is diminished and depleted, admiration is highly The names mentioned will be those who are over ourselves. positive. I never feel impoverished or ashamed contributing to the campaign “Honor the Rebbe’s when I express genuine admiration to someone Father” to fulfll the Rebbe’s personal request to Yes, envy is a natural response to the success of else. Even previously uneasy relationships have establish kollels for elderly Jews under the name others. So are bitterness, depression and greed. But been transformed once I learned to get over Tiferes Zkeinim Levi Yitzchok in memory of the we have the power to choose our “inclinations,” the petty jealousy and replace it with a sincere Rebbe’s father. the emotions that fll our hearts. Like the irritating compliment. sand that the oyster transforms into a pearl, we The kollels were established at the request of can use the bothersome feelings of jealousy as a Envy is extremely polarizing — everyone is the Rebbe to honor the memory of his father, means of growth. Why am I feeling envious? What a competitor, an opponent. A good quality Rabbi Levi Yitzchak, chief rabbi of the city of lack in me is being highlighted here that I can fx? in someone else is a negative point for me. Dnipropetrovsk in Ukraine during the bloody What character trait can I strengthen? Admiration does just the opposite. It puts us all Bolshevik revolution and the subsequent on the same team. Even if I lack something, I can Communist oppression. 3) Who is rich? One who is satisfed with his lot. appreciate it when others have it. When someone Those who live from paycheck to paycheck (or does well in a certain area, I thank G-d for giving Despite terrible persecution directed at religious worse yet, don’t know where the next paycheck them the strength to accomplish what they do. leaders in those days, Rabbi Levi Yitzchok is coming from) fnd it hard not to be jealous Their success benefts me and leaves me free to remained fearlessly defant in strengthening of those who seem to have it made. My living focus on the things I do best. Looking for ways to Jewish learning and practice in his city and quarters are crumbling; theirs are luxurious. My honor others brings a true win-win situation — it throughout the Soviet Union, Chabad.org notes. only vacation is a walk in the nature reserve; they is a gift I can give that takes nothing from me, and Rabbi Levi Yitzchak was eventually arrested, book a cruise annually. Ironically, though, this immeasurably enriches another person. tortured, and subsequently banished to exile in type of envy strikes us all, regardless of our actual Nearly everyone I meet eventually makes it on a remote village in Kazakhstan. He passed away fnancial footing. Even the comfortably ensconced to my admired persons list, for one reason or on the 20th of Av and was buried in the Jewish can’t resist keeping tabs on the spending habits another. Indeed, we can fnd something to admire cemetery of the city of Almaty (formerly known of their neighbors and friends. As our lifestyle and honor about everyone. After all, G-d created as Alma-Ata). improves, our standards also rise, guaranteeing a us all in His image, and He must be getting permanent state of malcontent. something out of the deal. If He fnds someone His resting place is the site of annual pilgrimage of Russian Jews and Chabad chassidim who fy The only way to break the cycle is to resolve not to worthwhile, surely I can, too. in from around the world to daven and request gauge our happiness according to physical assets. 15 Inspiration, Insights & Ideas Bringing Torah lessons to LIFE! blessings for themselves and those they care Rabbi Denounces BDS now, to remind ourselves how the seeds of violence about. are sown, and the tacit indifference that allows Movement them to grow. The threat of violence at Stanford On Wednesday, 120 members of the kollels from abbi Dov Greenberg, Executive Director of is a symptom of a larger assault, spearheaded Tzfas traveled to Jerusalem for a special visit by groups like Students for Justice in Palestine, to the Kotel where each had the opportunity the Rohr Chabad House, a Jewish Center at Stanford University, wrote the following of which Daoud was an active member. This to daven. From there, they continued to the R broader movement’s Boycott, Divestment, and article on the National Review journal: new aquarium that was opened in the city and Sanctions (BDS) campaign against Israel betrays marveled at the underwater creations. In mid July, Hamzeh Daoud, a student at Stanford a prejudicial and sinister logic. It is tempting to University, publicly posted on Facebook: “I’m dismiss BDS and its allied efforts as mere hot The group then joined a crowd of 400 elder gonna physically fght Zionists on campus next air, far-left radicals frolicking in their playpen of men and women for “An Evening With Chabad,” year.” If his meaning wasn’t clear enough, Hamzeh demagoguery. But that misses the point. marking the yartzeit of the namesake of their continued, “And after I abolish your ass I’ll go kollels. Speakers included the Mashpia Rabbi ahead and work every day for the rest of my life to The overriding objective of BDS is to brand one Yoske Friedman of Kiryat Malachi and Rabbi abolish your petty ass ethno-supremacist, settler- country and one people as uniquely evil. The whole Yitzchok Marton from Colel Chabad colonial state.” point of the BDS campaign is to delegitimize the planet’s single Jewish state — and thus turn a new At a farbrengen that followed, kollel teachers While not refective of Stanford’s values, the generation of future American leaders against Rabbi Gedalya Melamed and Rabbi Baruch Arister sentiment of this hateful post reveals the state Israel. It aims to put Israel outside of the global highlighted the great self-sacrifce of Rabbi Levi of contemporary life on campuses. Daoud’s post community of shared humanity and solidarity. Yitzchok in keeping the fame of Judaism alive is particularly telling, and its damage outlasts his despite the oppression of the Soviet regime. reactive retraction. Of course, it is absurd that Israel, the country that brought democracy, free press, independent “It was wonderful to see the results of this great A thought experiment: Replace the word “Zionist” judiciary, academic freedom, and women’s rights activity of Colel Chabad, of person who studied with “supporters of #BlackLivesMatter” in to the Middle East, is the one that stands vilifed and know Yiddishkeit, halacha and Chassidus Daoud’s post. Almost certainly, the outcry would and accused. But just because the accusation is joining together in the large family of Tiferes be universal and deafening. Yet, for some reason, Orwellian does not diminish its danger. when it comes to threatening physical violence Zekeinim Levi Yitzchok,” commented Rabbi Dovid It is worth remembering that Daoud does not Kotlier. against fellow students who support Israel, the response is indifference or, worse still, support. retract portraying Israel as a colonial state. And Somehow, the target of hate becomes the villain not just colonial, but ethno-supremacist. Everyone “It is a special privilege for us to strengthen and agrees ethno-supremacism and colonialism empower the holy teaching and the personal and the aggressor becomes the victim. How has this come to pass? are evil and their eradication is a positive good. request of the Rebbe to establish educational To place Israel in that category is to make the institutions for pensioners in memory of his Let me answer by way of illustration. Among the destruction of Israel and harm to its supporters father’s father,” said Rabbi Sholom Duchman, most striking and powerful museums in the world an act of righteous justice. Violence is not only Executive Director of Colel Chabad. “This is is the Holocaust Museum in Washington, D.C. But threatened. It is legitimized. certainly a great nachas for the Rebbe and a great at frst glance, it contains a structural oddity. privilege for all those who are engaged in this Daoud’s post is a demonstration of how insidious holy activity.” The exhibit flls three foors. The top foor covers the BDS campaign and its rhetorical tropes the rescue of the survivors and the aftermath. The against Israel have been. This is not hot air. This middle foor portrays the Holocaust itself. But is a vicious movement to demonize Israel and to the entire frst foor — which can take hours to establish the psychological basis for hatred and go through — consists of the Holocaust’s prelude: violence against Jewish students. the propaganda of the 1930s and the relentless Nazi campaign to dehumanize the Jewish people. It’s time for universities across the country and all those committed to common decency to join One might wonder: Why is the prelude to the together in opposing the immoral and dangerous Holocaust given as much space as the events BDS movement. Punches in the face may start of the Holocaust itself? The answer is simple: with the Jews, but they never end with them. If Crimes against the Jews have not emerged out of we do not act now, it is our most cherished values thin air. Rather, they have been preceded by lies, and ideals that will come under assault. The news dehumanization, vilifcation, and slander. Before from Stanford is that they already have. Jews have been attacked, they have been made pariahs. In order to be attacked, they have to be put beyond the pale. It would be wrong to overstate the comparison: This is not the 1930s. Nevertheless, it is necessary, 16 Construction Updates Keeping you up to date on our exciting progress

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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Vivre avec la paracha Croyez-vous en D.ieu? des années-lumière l’un de l’autre. Le verset nous bénédiction sur sa nourriture, en louant D.ieu par Eli Touger dit d’avoir une relation affective avec D.ieu, de chéhakol nihiyah bidvaro, « par la parole de Qui l’aimer et de le craindre, et de chercher à imiter tout est créé », il prend conscience de ce processus. ette paracha est souvent lue près du 20 Av, le Ses voies, tandis que nos Sages évoquent une yahrtseit (l’anniversaire du décès) du père du obligation rituelle de réciter des bénédictions et De même, quand une personne se soulage, elle CRabbi qui fut un éminent sage et kabbaliste de s’assurer que nous en récitons 100 chaque jour. récite une bénédiction par laquelle elle reconnait et également un rabbin de communauté actif en la sagesse infnie qui fut investie dans la création Russie pendant les années les plus sombres de Mais si l’on se penche sur la question plus du corps humain. Quand elle voit un éclair ou l’oppression stalinienne. profondément, on peut se rendre compte qu’avec entend le tonnerre, elle récite une bénédiction leur interprétation, nos Sages ne sont pas en train dans laquelle elle déclare que ce phénomène qui Il arriva que dans le cadre d’un recensement, le d’annuler le sens simple de ces versets, mais de apparaît comme un fait naturel est en réalité une gouvernement russe envoya à ses citoyens un nous fournir un moyen d’intérioriser et d’appliquer expression du divin. Et dans ses prières, lorsqu’elle questionnaire dont l’une des questions était : « leur message dans notre vie quotidienne. demande à D.ieu sa subsistance, elle reconnait Croyez-vous en D.ieu ? » que sa réussite n’est pas le résultat de ses seuls Craindre et aimer D.ieu et suivre Ses voies sont efforts, mais dépend de la bénédiction de D.ieu. Beaucoup de Juifs étaient enclins à répondre de nobles vertus. Comment une personne peut- négativement à cette question parce qu’ils elle faire de ces vertus des facteurs réels de sa De la même manière, toutes les bénédictions que craignaient d’éveiller les soupçons du vie et non pas seulement des idéaux vers lesquels nous récitons visent à intégrer la conscience de gouvernement et/ou de perdre leur emploi. Quand elle s’efforcerait de tendre ? En récitant 100 D.ieu à notre conscience opérationnelle et ainsi le père du Rabbi apprit cela, il donna un sermon bénédictions par jour. de susciter notre amour et notre crainte envers passionné, expliquant que nier sa croyance en Lui. D.ieu équivalait à l’hérésie. Quels que fussent les Explication : Nos Sages ont déclaré : « Il est risques, chaque Juif avait le devoir de répondre interdit de tirer proft de ce monde sans réciter Regarder à l’horizon affrmativement. une bénédiction au préalable. » Et Maïmonide C’est à l’ère du Machia’h qu’il sera possible de écrit : « Nos Sages ont institué de nombreuses vivre avec la conscience de D.ieu de la façon la Dans l’assistance se trouvait un employé du bénédictions comme expressions de louange plus absolue, lorsque « la terre sera remplie de la gouvernement dont la femme avait déjà rempli et de gratitude à D.ieu, et comme manière de connaissance de D.ieu comme les eaux recouvrent le formulaire de recensement pour lui, déclarant demander, de sorte que nous nous souviendrons le fond de l’océan ». Bien que notre environnement qu’il ne croyait pas en D.ieu. Les mots du père du toujours du Créateur... et Le craindrons. » matériel continuera d’exister, il sera imprégné de Rabbi le motivèrent si puissamment qu’il s’en la connaissance de D.ieu. Où que nous allions, fut au bureau de recensement demander aux Lorsqu’une personne récite une bénédiction quoi que nous fassions, nous serons conscients de autorités de corriger le formulaire. Il voulait être avant de manger, elle exprime – ou du moins Sa présence. enregistré en tant que croyant. elle a l’occasion d’exprimer – une reconnaissance fondamentale de la présence de D.ieu dans sa vie. Le catalyseur permettant d’accélérer la venue Plus tard, lorsque le père du Rabbi fut arrêté, D’ordinaire, une personne mange sans réféchir de cette époque est de nous conduire de la ses interrogateurs lui demandèrent comment sur comment et pourquoi la nourriture s’est même manière dès aujourd’hui. Bien que nous il avait osé faire de telles déclarations. Il retrouvée devant elle. C’est un acte très simple, ne puissions pas réellement voir ou sentir la répondit que ses paroles étaient totalement presque bestial. Nous mangeons parce que nous révélation de D.ieu en toutes choses, nous pouvons à l’appui du gouvernement. « Les Juifs croient avons faim, sans penser à autre chose. apprécier Sa présence sur le plan intellectuel. Et fondamentalement en D.ieu, dit-il à ses il ne s’agit pas seulement d’une connaissance interlocuteurs. Je ne faisais que les exhorter à dire Nos Sages nous disent d’agir différemment, abstraite, mais du genre de connaissance qui la vérité et à ne pas mentir au gouvernement. » de prendre un moment avant de manger pour affecte le cœur et l’esprit. Ceci est réalisé par réféchir et contempler la dynamique spirituelle la récitation de bénédictions dans toutes nos Parachat Eikev profonde qui s’exerce lorsque nous mangeons. différentes activités. Cette lecture de la Torah contient les versets : « La Torah dit (également dans la Paracha de cette Qu’est-ce que l’Éternel ton D.ieu, te demande ? semaine) : « L’homme ne vit pas seulement de Lorsque nous nous conduisons de cette manière, Seulement de craindre D.ieu... de marcher dans pain, mais de tout ce qui sort de la bouche de nous faisons une impression sur les autres. Car Ses voies et de L’aimer. » Nos Sages interprètent D.ieu. » Ce verset explique que la nourriture qu’une l’une des choses les plus rares et donc les plus cette citation de manière non littérale, notant que personne consomme existe parce que D.ieu y a attractives aujourd’hui, ce sont les gens qui ont le mot hébreu traduit par « que » ressemble au investi Son énergie par le biais de Sa parole. Tout des sentiments spirituels sincères et intériorisés. mot qui signife 100. Dans cette optique, le verset comme au début de la création D.ieu a parlé et Ce processus continuera donc naturellement à se signife que D.ieu désire 100 du peuple juif. 100 créé le monde, de même, à tout moment, Il porte propager, contribuant à créer un cadre permettant quoi ? 100 bénédictions. C’est la source du devoir le monde à l’existence par Sa parole. à la présence de D.ieu d’être ouvertement révélée. pour chaque Juif de réciter 100 bénédictions chaque jour. Quand une personne mange, elle ne retire pas seulement sa vitalité de la matière physique de En apparence, le sens simple des versets et la nourriture, mais aussi de l’étincelle divine que l’interprétation qu’en donnent nos Sages sont à la parole de D.ieu y a investie. En récitant une 18 Latin Link Refexion Semanal

Parasha de la Semana Yo, Tú y Nosotros de oración se conviertan en mercantilistas Por Yossy Goldman y mercenarias, no sea que perdamos a los jóvenes, los pobres y los idealistas. Al mismo Quién es más importante, el judío o el tiempo, los individuos deben simpatizar con pueblo judío? ¿Es Reb Israel o am Israel? los duros hechos de la vida en congregación. ¿ No debemos tomar por seguro ni tomar En la parashá de la semana pasada leímos ventaja de nuestras establecidas —y costosas el primer capítulo del Shemá. Esta semana de mantener —infraestructuras. La tensión leemos el segundo. Sin embargo hay a veces es tangible mientras luchamos muchas similitudes entre los dos. En efecto, por equilibrar esos dos aparentemente determinadas frases son virtualmente exclusivos imperativos de la vida judía. idénticas. ¿Por qué la Torá, normalmente tan críptica, es tan repetitiva? Las estadísticas varían. En algunas comunidades, no más del 30 % de los judíos Si uno examina detenidamente el texto, se están afiliados. En otras el número es mucho discierne inmediatamente una significativa más alto. La comunidad debe ser sensible, distinción entre los dos capítulos. El primer dando la bienvenida y abrazando a cada capítulo está en singular y el segundo en individuo que desee pertenecer. Pero los plural. Enseña la Torá a tu hijo en el primero individuos deben ser también correctos. Si todos demandan un viaje gratis, ¿cómo se y a sus hijos en el segundo. Pon tefilín en tu Así, del mismo evento, la Torá nos enseña mantendrá la congregación? mano en el primero, y en sus manos en el esta paradójica lección: por un lado, el ser segundo. humano individual es rey; mientras que por Sigamos recitando los dos capítulos del el otro lado, la humanidad reina. ¿Pero por qué se necesitan ambos? ¿Por Shemá. Entonces podremos ver judíos saludables y comunidades judías sanas. qué no usar uno u otro? ¿Por qué un párrafo La paradoja es expresada en la Halajá (ley para cada expresión? La respuesta es que de la Torá) también. Por un lado, la ley de Di-s habla al individuo, pero Di-s también la Torá dictamina que no debemos pagar habla a la comunidad. Se dirige al judío, y una cantidad exorbitante si un individuo también al pueblo judío. El primer párrafo es tomado como rehén; esto es para evitar del Shemá nos enseña que cada individuo recompensar y animar el tomar rehenes, para es importante, aun crítico, y Di-s se dirige de este modo proteger a la comunidad como a cada individuo personalmente. El segundo un todo; debemos salvar a ese individuo, párrafo nos recuerda que también hay una pero al hacerlo aumentamos el peligro suma de todas las partes; que unidos los para la comunidad. Por el otro lado, la ley Clases y Eventos individuos forman una comunidad. Y las de la Torá dictamina que si un enemigo Clases en Espanol comunidades también son muy importantes. peligroso demanda que los líderes judíos En ocasiones reconocemos la supremacía les entreguen un individuo en particular, Porcion Semanal del individuo; en otras, la comunidad es sino atacarán a toda la comunidad, no Rabbi Shea Rubinstein suprema. está permitido sacrificar ni siquiera a un Lunes 8:45 pm - 9:45 pm Analisis de distintos temas basados en la Perasha individuo en defensa de la comunidad. Si, hay tensiones aquí. El Talmud refleja estas Rabbi Shlomi Halsband aparentemente conflictivas nociones cuando Por lo tanto necesitamos las dos secciones Miercoles 8:30 - 10:00 pm examina por qué la humanidad fue creada del Shemá. En la Torá ambos son importantes, Domingo 8:30 - 10:00 pm en forma diferente que el reino animal. el individuo y la comunidad. Como es descripto en el primer capítulo (Para Mujeres) de Génesis, los animales fueron creados en Sra. Vivian Perez ¿Por qué me ocupo hoy de este tema? Martes 1:15 pm - 2:50 pm manadas, mientras que inicialmente fueron Porque aproximadamente en cinco semanas Miércoles: 1:15pm - 2:50 pm creados un solo hombre y una sola mujer. entraremos en el Nuevo Año, y la actual Jueves: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Dice el Talmud: Es para enseñarnos que a) tensión entre singular y plural se manifiesta 198 Park Dr. Bal Harbour vale la pena para el Todopoderoso crear en forma evidente. “¿Por qué debemos pagar Por favor llamar al 305.213.3202 el mundo para un solo individuo y b) así para orar?” Demandarán algunos. Criticarán para confrmar ningún ser humano puede enorgullecerse de el desvergonzado comercio de la religión que su linaje es mejor que el de cualquier organizada. Y, si, un shul tiene corazón. Y otro. Todos venimos de Adán y Eva, así que tú no se puede permitir que nuestras casas no eres mejor que yo, ni yo que tú. 19 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 25 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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