B”H THEWEEKLY MAGAZINE SHUL SPONSORED BY MR. & MRS. MARTIN (OBM) AND ETHEL SIROTKIN & DR. & MRS. SHMUEL AND EVELYN KATZ SHABBOS PARSHAS VAYEISHEV SHABBOS MEVARCHIM SHABBOS CHANUKAH KISLEV 25-26 DECEMBER 11 - 12 CANDLE LIGHTING: 5:13 PM SHABBOS ENDS: 6:08 PM ROSH CHODESH TEVES WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 10 MOLAD - NEW MOON Tuesday, December 15 4:51 (2 chalakim) AM 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 THE SHUL CTEEN AND YOUTH 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 A Time to Pray: 8 Check out all the davening schedules and locations throughout the week Daily Study: 9 A complete guide to all classes and courses offered at The Shul Inspiration, Insights & Ideas: 10 - 20 Bringing Torah lessons to LIFE Get The Picture 21 - 22 The full scoop on all the great events around town In a Woman’s World 23 Issues of relevance to the Jewish woman French Connection 24 Reflexions sur la Paracha Latin Link 25 Reflexion Semanal Numbers To Know 26 Contacts at The Shul Get The Picture 27 - 28 The full scoop on all the great events around town THOUGHTS ON THE PARSHA FROM RABBI SHOLOM LIPSKAR SHABBOS PARSHAS VAYEISHEV - CHANUKAH his week our Torah portion that traces the The lesson to us is so obvious. In a society where secularity Tjourney of the Jewish and materialism woos us with great power and the forces people, primarily via Joseph of assimilation are achieving tragic success, we must learn to the first entry into the the lessons of Chanukah light, the candle that touches exile of Egypt, corresponds the candle of our soul and reminds us of our powerful, with the celebration of the positive way of life that brings only the most successful and holiday of Chanukah. Our meaningful results. Torah teaches that the portion that we read in Light your candle and make sure that everyone that you the Torah during the week know who is Jewish, lights their candle too. Together we will relates to the events that light up the world. take place in that week. Have a wonderful week, happy Chanukah and a great The holiday of Chanukah Shabbos. celebrates the very significant victory of Yehuda Maccabi and his brothers with a small group of brave men against the Seleucid’s (Syrian-Greeks) mightiest army in that world. The Seleucid’s objective was not to annihilate the Rabbi Sholom Lipskar Jewish people. On the contrary, they very much wanted the Jewish people’s presence in their environment, but they wanted them to adopt the Greek idolatrous way of life. They PRESIDENTIAL MESSAGE FOR CHANUKAH 2020 forbade fundamental laws of Jewishness and, in that way, Issued on: December 10, 2020 desecrated and defiled the Holy Temple. The battle was not During this holiday season, the First Lady and I send our against the Jewish body, like many other enemies in history warmest greetings to the millions of Jewish people in the such as Haman and the Nazis, but the eradication of the United States and around the world as they begin the Jewish spirit and soul. They wanted the Jew but without his celebration of Hanukkah and the miracle that kept the G-d and his Torah. They sought total assimilation. flames of the menorah burning in the Second Temple for Obviously thankfully they were unsuccessful as the Jewish eight nights. people have been promised eternity by Hashem. The candle-lighting tradition that began over 2,000 years In this week’s portion, our holy ancestor Joseph is sold by ago is rooted in perseverance and faith—two virtues that his brothers into slavery and then ends up in Egypt where, are indicative of the Jewish culture and the Jewish faith. through various machinations, he lands in prison and then rises to become the Viceroy of Egypt, eventually welcoming This year’s observance of the Festival of Lights comes his family to Egypt where they are destined to remain for at a time when the unbreakable bond between the 210 years under the most difficult circumstances. On a United States and Israel has never been stronger. Over microcosmic level it is a story of intrigue, hatred, sibling the past four years, my Administration has stood in rivalry, overcoming seduction, being a brilliant interpreter unwavering solidarity with the Jewish people. In recent of dreams, and then a master administrator / economist / months, we brokered historic peace deals between Israel ruler and basic CEO of the most successful and developed and major Arab countries, including the United Arab country in the world at that time. On a macrocosmic level, Emirates, Bahrain, and Sudan, ushering in unprecedented however, it is Hashem who is preparing the path for the opportunities for enhancing stability and prosperity in Jewish people’s entry to Egypt and to retain their holy the region. As we enter this season of celebration and sources and G-dly identity. reflection, we must continue to build on this progress and work toward a brighter and more secure future in the As a result of Joseph’s position, he is able to welcome his Middle East and around the world. brothers on the highest levels and they are able to establish houses of Torah learning and education and live a Jewish Over the next eight days, families and friends will gather way of life, even in the midst of a morally corrupt society. to carry on the time-honored tradition of lighting the In his classic manner, Joseph was able to raise children loyal menorah. The First Lady and I wish you all a joyous to their spiritual values even while living at the pinnacle of celebration. Happy Hanukkah! Egyptian hierarchy and aristocracy. 3 CELEBRATING SHABBOS EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR AN “OVER THE TOP” SHABBOS EXPERIENCE Eruv Information SHABBOS SCHEDULE We would like to emphasize that every Erev Shabbos, individuals should call the Eruv Hotline Candle lighting 5:13 p.m. to make sure that the Eruv is operational. The number to call is 305- 866-ERUV (3788). Mincha / Kabalas Shabbos 5:15 p.m. The Eruv message is recorded approximately two hours prior to candle lighting. Surfside: The Eruv in Shacharis 1st Minyan 8:30 a.m. Surfside now includes the walking paths along the Shacharis 2nd Minyan 10:30 a.m. beach. Pushing strollers and carrying is permitted on the paths, but not beyond the path or onto the beach. Mincha 5:15 p.m. Shabbos Ends Bal Harbour: The Eruv in Bal Harbour included the inner (western) walking path only. The pier at / Ma’ariv & Havdalah 6:08 p.m. Haulover Cut is not included. To pay your annual dues visit: www.miamibeacheruv.com HALACHIC TIMES BASED ON TIMES FOR DECEMBER 16 Alot Hashachar / Dawn 5:43 am Earliest Talit & Tefillin 6:16 am Netz Hachamah / Sunrise 7:01 am (Earliest Amidah) Latest Shema 9:36 am Zman Tfillah 10:29 am Chatzot / Midday 12:16 pm Earliest Mincha 12:44 pm Plag HaMincha 4:30 pm Shekiah / Sunset 5:32 pm (Preferable latest time for Mincha) Tzeit Hakochavim / Nightfall 5:58 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. 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