B”H THEWEEKLY MAGAZINE SHUL SPONSORED BY MR. & MRS. MARTIN (OBM) AND ETHEL SIROTKIN & DR. & MRS. SHMUEL AND EVELYN KATZ SHABBOS PARSHAS MISHPATIM PARSHAS SHEKALIM SHABBOS ROSH CHODESH SHEVAT 30 - ADAR 1 FEBRUARY 12 - 13 CANDLE LIGHTING: 5:54 PM SHABBOS ENDS: 6:48 PM The Shul - Chabad Lubavitch - An institution of The Lubavitcher Rebbe, Menachem M. Schneerson (May his merit shield us) Over Thirty five Years of Serving the Communities of Bal Harbour, Bay Harbor Islands, Indian Creek and Surfside 9540 Collins Avenue, Surfside, Fl 33154 Tel: 305.868.1411 Fax: 305.861.2426 www.TheShul.org Email: [email protected] www.theshulpreschool.org www.cyscollege.org THE SHUL WEEKLY MAGAZINE EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR EVERY DAY OF THE WEEK NACHAS AT A GLANCE NACHAS AT A GLANCE CONTENTS Weekly Message: 3 Motzei Shabbos - Father and Son learning. Thoughts on the Parsha - Rabbi Sholom D. Lipskar Celebrating Shabbos: 4 - 5 Schedules, classes, articles & more... Everything you need for an “Over the Top” Shabbos experience Community Happenings: 6 -7 Sharing with your Shul Family All Things Sephardic: 8 - 9 Schedules, classes, articles & more Daily Study: 12 A complete guide to all classes and courses offered at The Shul Inspiration, Insights & Ideas: 10 - 22 Bringing Torah lessons to LIFE Get The Picture: 23 - 28 The full scoop on all the great events around town In a Woman’s World: 29 Issues of relevance to the Jewish woman French Connection: 30 Reflexions sur la Paracha Latin Link: 31 Reflexion Semanal Networking: 32- 33 & 35 Effective Advertising Numbers To Know: 34 Contacts at The Shul Get The Picture: 36 The full scoop on all the great events around town THOUGHTS ON THE PARSHA FROM RABBI SHOLOM LIPSKAR SHABBOS PARSHAS MISHPATIM his Shabbos we foundation of a dwelling place for G-d, and it is that experience the level of commitment that makes our offerings pleasant Tcortex of multiple to G-d. holy concepts that each add a significant Rosh Chodesh is particularly connected to the Jewish dimension to the totality People who are compared to the moon. The moon has of Shabbos! no light of its own but receives its glow as a reflection of the sun. Anthropomorphically speaking, the moon is First, the portion itself, subservient and subordinate as it receives its light. So V’eila Hamishpotim, is a is the light of the Jew a reflection of G-d’s light, which direct continuum of the we receive when we subserviate ourselves to the revelation at Sinai which greatness and glory of Hashem. we read last week. The conclusion of this weekly All of these concepts underscore our complete devotion reading concludes the revelationary event. It is also to Hashem and His will. As we enter the month of Adar Shabbos Rosh Chodesh Adar, the 12th month of the when we begin a period of increased joy and jubilation, year which has the special distinction of “when Adar let us recognize the true happiness and peace of mind arrives, we increase our happiness” and is imbued with and soul that comes from our allegiance, dependence special good fortune as represented by its astrological and complete devotion to Almighty G-d. formation “Pisces”. We also take out a second Torah where we read the first of the “four Parshiot” – the Have a good Shabbos and a great week. Chapter of Shekalim (Exodus Ch. 30 v11-16) and Haftorah (Kings II: 11:17 – 12:17). Whereas each of these special concepts are separate and unique, when they coincide together on a single Rabbi Sholom D.Lipskar Shabbos they integrate to create even greater holiness and energy. Mishpatim, which literally refers to those laws which are logical, rational and part of every civilized society, was emphatically given at Sinai. Even laws which are sensible are not assured to sustain unless they are ordained by Revelation and the Divine Authority at Sinai. The ½ shekel that each Jew had to give was used during the first year to build the foundation of the first and original House for G-d, and on the years thereafter for obligatory and other community offerings. The ½ shekel which has monetary value represents a person’s life and sustenance since the acquiring of money requires one’s full dedication of life and effort, so one’s life is in his money. Also, as one can use money to buy the necessary nutrition to sustain life, when one gives Tzedakah it is as if giving life itself. It is our selfless devotion and unconditional acceptance of Divine Authority that is required to build the 3 CELEBRATING SHABBOS EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR AN “OVER THE TOP” SHABBOS EXPERIENCE Eruv Information We would like to emphasize that every Erev Shabbos, individuals should call the Eruv Hotline SHABBOS SCHEDULE to make sure that the Eruv is operational. The Candle lighting 5:54 p.m. number to call is 305- 866-ERUV (3788). Mincha / Kabalas Shabbos 5:55 p.m. The Eruv message is recorded approximately two hours prior to candle lighting. Surfside: The Eruv in Surfside now includes the walking paths along the Shacharis 1st Minyan 8:30 a.m. beach. Pushing strollers and carrying is permitted Shacharis 2nd Minyan 10:30 a.m. on the paths, but not beyond the path or onto the beach. Mincha 5:40 p.m. Bal Harbour: The Eruv in Bal Harbour included Shabbos Ends the inner (western) walking path only. The pier at Haulover Cut is not included. / Ma’ariv & Havdalah 6:48 p.m. To pay your annual dues visit: www.miamibeacheruv.com HALACHIC TIMES BASED ON TIMES FOR FEBRUARY 17 Alot Hashachar / Dawn 5:41 am Earliest Talit & Tefillin 6:12 am Netz Hachamah / Sunrise 6:54 am (Earliest Amidah) Latest Shema 9:42 am Zman Tfillah 10:39 am Chatzot / Midday 12:34 pm Earliest Mincha 1:04 pm Plag HaMincha 5:08 pm Shekiah / Sunset 6:15 pm (Preferable latest time for Mincha) Tzeit Hakochavim / Nightfall 6:39 pm To our beloved Soldiers in the Israeli Defense (Earliest preferable Ma’ariv) Forces, courageously protecting and defending Eretz Yisroel. We pray for you and all of Times taken from www.chabad.org the soldiers safety and well being daily. Please note that during the week times may Menachem Mendel ben Chaya Leah Vary by a minute or two. Menachem Mendel ben Aurit Eden Chana bat Karine Cecile 4 PARSHA IN PICTURES Test your PARSHA knowledge. Can you tell the story using the pictures below 5 COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS SHARING WITH YOUR SHUL FAMILY BIRTHDAYS YAHRTZEITS 1 Adar Mr. Daniel Benchimol 1 Adar Yocheved bas Asher obm 1 Adar Mr. Nick Werner Mother-in-law of Mrs. Rosita Boruchin 1 Adar Ms. Vivi Rubinstein 1 Adar Simcha bas Shlomo obm 1 Adar Mr. Yehoshua Shagalov Mother of Mr. Yaacov Saidof 2 Adar Mr. Dovid Duchman 1 Adar Emma bas Sarah Yvette obm 2 Adar Mr. Isaac Lustgarten Mother of Mrs. Nicole Bouhadana 2 Adar Mrs. Jacqueline Slomianski 2 Adar Baila bas Avraham Chaim obm 2 Adar Mr. Leah Brecher Daughter of Mrs. Judy Milstein 2 Adar Mrs. Nathalie Koffler 3 Adar Shajne ben Dovid obm 2 Adar Ms. Sarah Benoliel Grandfather of Mr. Isaac Salver 3 Adar Mr. Aaron Weisman 3 Adar Malka bas Menahem obm 3 Adar Mr. Arnaud Sitbon Mother of Mr. Menahem Ivcher 3 Adar Ms. Elizabeth Liss 4 Adar Blooma bas Sheindel obm 3 Adar Mr. Gary Garson Mother of Dr. Janet Mitrani 3 Adar Mr. Harry Mamane 4 Adar Hannah bas Yitchak obm 3 Adar Ambassador Isaac Gilinski Mother of Mr. Jack Gluck 3 Adar Mr. Mendel Rivkin 4 Adar Moshe Gavriel obm 4 Adar Mrs. Diana Ben-Arie Father of Mr. Fred Shainbaum 4 Adar Mr. Scott Levine 5 Adar Osher ben Avraham Aba obm 5 Adar Mr. Ben Jacobson Brother of Mr. Sergio Gurvitsch 5 Adar Dr. Emilio Suster 5 Adar Moshe Josef ben Zvi obm 5 Adar Mr. Ira Sussman Brother of Ms. Vivian Naimer 5 Adar Mr. Moshe (Motty) Klainbaum 5 Adar Marta Tzipora bas Noach obm 5 Adar Mr. Richard Gluck Mother of Mr. Eli Freund 5 Adar Mr. Richard Sragowicz 5 Adar Aryeh Yosef ben Shmuel Yitzchak obm 5 Adar Rabbi Shlomie Diamont Father of Mr. Berel Golomb 6 Adar Ms. Avigail Esther Wuensch 6 Adar Freda bas Eliyahu obm 6 Adar Mr. Joel Blumstein Mother of Mr. Aryeh Rubin 6 Adar Mrs. Patricia Farago 6 Adar Nussen Meir ben Alter Kasriel obm 7 Adar Rebbetzin Chani Lipskar Father of Ms. Beth F. Salzberg 7 Adar Mr. Collin Lotkin 6 Adar Aaron Yitzchak ben Arie obm 7 Adar Mr. Jack Gluck Father-in-law of Mrs. Pauline R. Kopelman 7 Adar Mr. Martin Jacobs 6 Adar Favoul obm 7 Adar Mr. Matthew Kupferman Brother of Mr. Irving Hoine 7 Adar Mrs. Miriam Lisbon 7 Adar Yitzchak ben Avraham obm Grandfather of Ms. Lydia Hasson KID’S BIRTHDAYS 7 Adar Golda bas Chaim obm 1 Adar Avrohom Moshe Camissar Grandmother of Mr. Richard Moore 1 Adar Ruthy Farkash 2 Adar Ines Avigail Berdugo 2 Adar Esther Yael Jaimovich ANNIVERSARIES 2 Adar Yonathan Shimon Portnoy Mr. & Mrs. Ronen and Anat Michael 2 Adar Menachem Mendel Saidof Mr. & Mrs. Zalmy and Chaya Medalie 4 Adar Abraham Klainbaum Mr. & Mrs. Jack and Heidi Varon 5 Adar Mendel Chudaitov Mr. & Mrs. Eran and Rebecca Tobul 5 Adar Layla Khalily Mr. & Mrs. Brian and Cara Roller 5 Adar Bella Leah Saidof 6 Adar Ariel Pinchas Perelis 6 Adar Eli Yehuda Sitbon 6 COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS SHARING WITH YOUR SHUL FAMILY ADAR LIGHT & POWER THANKS TO OUR DONORS Light & Power and Wine for Kiddush & Havdalah We sincerely thank the following members and supporters of The Shul Adar is sponsored by for donations received between2/2/21 and 2/8/21 We apologize for any errors or omissions that we may have made.