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Inspiration, Insights & IdeasBringing Torah lessons to LIFE

The Month of TishreiEverything you need for an “Over the Top” Yom Tov experience

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French Connection Reflexions sur la Paracha

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Shabbos Parshas Re’eh

This Torah portion Re’eh always comes in proximity to the month of Elul. This

year Elul begins on Shabbos and Sunday.

On Sunday commemorating the day when Moses went up to Mount Sinai for the third time for a 40 day period beseeching and receiving from God complete forgiveness for the Jewish people’s transgressions and giving him the second set of tablets which he brought down 40 days later on Yom Kippur,

Elul is the month dedicated to making a proper accounting and review of the past year and preparing properly for the coming year. It is a month of reflection, remorse and regret, resolve and reconstruction. Just like a businessman who wants to have a successful profitable enterprise must make an accounting annually to recognize his positive accomplishments which he will strengthen and maintain and also the areas that require change, repair and special attention. Similarly, on a spiritual level we must look at our spiritual growth and fulfillment during the past year and how we can strengthen those areas that have given us momentum and commit to correct those areas that still need to be fulfilled.

It is noteworthy that this very Thursday Friday and Saturday the entire East Coast of Florida is in a state of frenzied preparation for a hurricane that is heading in the general North/Westerly direction. We are not certain where it will come, if it will come or how strong it will be when it comes but nonetheless hoping for the best and expecting the worst we are in a state of hi alert preparation. The stores are filled as the racks of water keep being refilled over and over again with trucks coming in from all over the country to replenish that which the general population is swallowing as if Armageddon is arriving.

Of course it is important to prepare and each person’s total interest is focused on what they might do to be most prepared. That is uppermost in everyone’s mind.

All you hear on the radio are incessant reports of different opinions on the direction, velocity and strength of the storm. Ditto for television and the print media. The most common conversation is about preparing for the hurricane. I have personally received many calls in that regard.

A hurricane is a natural phenomena of wind and weather patterns buttressed by various other atmospheric conditions. We generally must respect Natures forces because we humans are directed to do so by

Almighty God who created the world and by our own common sense as well. When an impending catastrophe such as a hurricane is threatening we need to prepare with enough emergency water, food, lighting and other necessary factors that may be critical to our health and sustenance. The hurricane might never come and if and when it does it will be a few days and then it is over and back to the sunshine etc.

At the same time we are directed to prepare to go in front of the Celestial Tribunal presided by the Judge of Judges, the King of Kings, the Creator and Conductor of the Universe Who will decide the most fundamental aspects and the quality of our lives. We will petition God to grant us life and not the opposite; ample sustenance; health; joyfulness; security and peace of mind and soul etc. we will pray and ask for all that makes life worth living.

We are given an entire month totally dedicated to preparing for that momentous event. It is not something that will last two or three days but that which will be our lot for the entire year.

Should we not take a more serious look at preparing for that event as well? Is it because G-d is outside of our rationality and limited dimensional intellect that we fail to comprehend the influence of God in every aspect of our existence and we deify nature not allowing our true faith in God to manifest itself in an internalized fashion.

Of course we must follow the natural path but the Jew is not subjected to nature but to the One who controls nature Who can do anything He wants. Our existence as Jews throughout history represents that beyond nature reality of the Jewish people.

At the swearing in ceremony of the IDF Paratroopers which I attended at the Kotel/Western Wall the soldiers are given two items as they are inducted into the holy army that protects the Jewish people. A sophisticated modern high powered weapon and the 24 books of the Torah. Yes we do have to be the best army in the natural world but at the same time we cannot abandon our true and best arsenal which is our supra-natural connection in the spiritual world.

As we prepare for the hurricane at the same time let’s say some extra prayers, behave in more moral and ethical ways, make good resolutions and take care of those who need our attention.

Have a great Shabbos, wonderful week and God bless all of us to be safe and healthy.

May you all be inscribed and sealed for a good and sweet new year.

Rabbi S. Lipskar

Thoughts on the Parshahfrom Rabbi Sholom D. Lipskar

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Weekly Riddle

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Teen Girls Room

Questions:1) One of the animals that chews its cud but does not have split hooves is the camel. What chapter in the Torah are camels mentioned 18 times?

2) Of all of the non-kosher birds listed in this parsha and in parshas Shmini, only two of them appear elsewhere in the Torah. Which two birds are they and where else do they appear? (1 bird in 1 place, 1 bird in 3 places)

3) Which law is stated in this parsha, and two other times in the book of Exodus, using the same exact five words?

Answers from last week:1) In Deut. 8:8, the seven species of the Land of Israel appear together: wheat, barley, grapes, figs, pomegranates, olives and dates.

2) In the second paragraph of the Shema, three forms of rain are mentioned: timely rain (matar), early rain (yoreh), and late rain (malkosh) (Deut. 11:14).

3) When the Jews fashioned the Golden Calf, turning “quickly” from the proper path, Hashem tells Moshe that he should “quickly” descend the mountain (Deut. 9:12).

RIDDLE RULESAnswers to the riddles can be given to Rabbi Shaykee Farkash any time over Shabbos. The first child to give a correct answer to each of

the questions will win an INSTANT prize!

Chayale LipskarTot Shabbat 2

Pre1 - K10:00 am - 12:00 pm

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Kiddush This Week: Kiddush this week is available for sponsorship.

Shalosh Seudos This Week:Shalosh Seudos this week is available for sponsorship.

kiddushim at The ShulPlease help us to provide our weekly Shabbos Kiddush and Shalosh Seudos by becoming a sponsor. Or join the Kiddush Bank by becoming a Partner ($770 annually ) or Patron ($360 anually)

Lighting 7:17 p.m.Mincha 7:20 p.m.

Eruv Information We would like to emphasize that every Erev Shabbos, individuals should call the Eruv Hotline to make sure

that the Eruv is operational. The number to call is 305- 866-ERUV (3788). The Eruv message is recorded approximately two hours prior to candle lighting. Surfside:

The Eruv in Surfside now includes the walking paths along the beach. Pushing strollers and carrying is permitted on the paths, but not beyond the path or onto the beach.

Bal Harbour: The Eruv in Bal Harbour included the inner (western) walking path only. The pier at Haulover Cut is not included.

To pay your annual dues visit: www.miamibeacheruv.com

the caterer for this week’s kiddush and Shalosh seudos is

Food Art

Celebrating Shabbos Everything you need for an “Over the Top” Shabbos experience

Shabbos ScheduleEarly Minyan 6:10 p.m.Candle lighting 7:24 p.m. Mincha / Kabbalas Shabbos 7:25 p.m.

Shabbos Day Hashkama Minyan 7:15 a.m.Tanya / Hayom Yom 8:50 a.m.Shacharis (Morning Services) 9:00 a.m.Children’s Programs 10:00 a.m.Upstairs Minyan 10:30 a.m.Kiddush 12:00 p.m.Daf Yomi 6:10 p.m.Men’s Shiur 6:10 p.m.Women’s Shiur 6:10 p.m.Shalosh Seudos for Boys 6:10 p.m.Mincha 7:10 p.m.Pirkei Avos Chapter 5Shabbos Ends / Ma’ariv & Havdalah 8:16 p.m.Weekly Video of The Rebbe

Sephardic Minyan Friday Evening Mincha / Kabbalat Shabbat 7:10 p.m.

Shabbat Day Shacharit 9:00 a.m.Mincha 7:10 p.m.Shabbos Ends / Ma’ariv & Havdalah 8:16 p.m.

The following dates are available for sponsorship:

Kiddush Shalosh Seudos Aug 31 Sep 21, 28 Aug 31, Sep 7, 14, 21, 28

If you wish to become a sponsor, please speak with Milenaat 305-868-1411 ext 328 or email milena@theshul.org

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30 Menachem Av Ms. Gabriella Egozi30 Menachem Av Mr. Jeffrey Glick30 Menachem Av Mr. Sam Mizraji30 Menachem Av Mr. Andrew Spodek1 Elul Mr. Allen Isaac Blumstein1 Elul Dr. Gene Moteles1 Elul Mr. Zev Rindner1 Elul Mrs. Rachel Slelatt2 Elul Mr. Jose Biton3 Elul Mrs. Ofi Osin- Cohen3 Elul Judge Steven Robinson4 Elul Mrs. Rivkie Lipskar4 Elul Mr. Chaim Israel Schneider5 Elul Mrs. Zina Abraham5 Elul Mr. Moshe N. Barouk5 Elul Ms. Riny Falic5 Elul Mr. Jason A. Vessal6 Elul Mrs. Batsheva Rivkin Amishay

Community HappeningsSharing with your Shul Family

Birthdays

Kid’s Birthdays

Yahrtzeits

30 Menachem Av Jonathan Uri Salzhauer2 Elul Rachel Wasserman2 Elul Sara Batya Saidof3 Elul Carmy Chaim Eleff5 Elul Bella Wolff5 Elul Dovid Chudaitov5 Elul Noach Benyamin Ganem6 Elul Alan Tisminesky6 Elul Alan Rozen

1 Elul Surah Feige obm Mother of Dr. Ivan Berend2 Elul Yisroel Yitzchak ben Shmuel obm Father of Mr. Barry Wax2 Elul Chaim Arie obm Father of Mr. Anton Fischman2 Elul Yissachar Dovid ben Eliyahu HaLevi obm Father of Mrs. Marsha Sussman2 Elul Abraham Mordechai ben Yitzchak obm Husband of Ms. Shayna Sirota4 Elul Tzivia bas Dovid obm Grandmother of Dr. Rita Steiner4 Elul Tzivia bas Dovid obm Mother of Mrs. Elisabeth Berend4 Elul Ruth bas Mordecai obm Mother of Mr. David Shear5 Elul Chaya Rivka bas Yaacov David Hacohen obm5 Elul Frumah bas Yaacov David Hacohen obm5 Elul Friedle bas Yaacov David Hacohen obm5 Elul Moshe ben Jacob David Hacohen obm5 Elul Joel Joseph ben Jacob Hacohen obm Aunts and Uncles of Mrs. Susan Lotkin5 Elul Leib Salzverg obm Uncle of Mr. Isaac Salver6 Elul Yacov David Hacohen ben Yoel Joseph obm6 Elul Rochel bas Avraham obm Grandfather and Grandmother of Mrs. Susan Lotkin6 Elul Zalman Mendel obm Husband of Ms. Sheila Elias Taplin Father of Mr. Jack Taplin

AnniversariesMr. & Mrs. Salomon & Debbie BteshMr. & Mrs. Raphael & Judith AdouthMr. & Dr. Marvin & Matilda AnhaltMr. & Mrs. Michael & Ada PolyakovMr. & Mrs. Fred & Laura ShainbaumMr. & Mrs. Yossi & Yuliya SokolMr. & Mrs. Matthew & Alexa Strassberg

Volunteers NeededAfter every Kiddush and event, The Shul donates the

left over food to organizations or families in need.

We are looking for volunteers to help collect and

wrap the food.

If you would like to help please contact the

Mashgiach, Mordechai Olesky after the Kiddush.

Community service hours will be awarded.

Mr. & Mrs. Frederick LissMr. & Mrs. Moishe FeinerMr. and Mrs. Daniel and Arielle Rosenberg

Welcome To Our New Members

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Community HappeningsSharing with your Shul Family

Refuah ShleimahIf 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.

Elul Light & PowerLight & Power and Wine for Kiddush & Havdalah for

the month of Elul is Kindly Sponsored by

By David & Eda Schottenstein and Family

In honor of our parents Tom & Lea Schottenstein and Rabbi and Mrs Yisroel and Chana Sirota

and in honor of Rabbi Shalom and Rebbetzin Chani Lipskar.

We love you.

“Those who establish Synagogues for prayer and those who come there to pray, those who provide lights for illumination, wine and grape juice for kiddush and havdalah, food for the wayfarers and charity for the needy, and all those who occupy themselves faithfully with communal affairs - may The Holy One, blessed be He, give them their reward, remove them from all sicknesses, heal their entire body, pardon all their sins, and send blessing and success to all their endeavors,

together with all Israel their brethren; and let us say Amen.”

Thanks To Our DonorsWe sincerely thank the following members and supporters of The Shul

for donations received between 8/20/19 and 8/26/19We apologize for any errors or omissions that we may have made.

HATZALAH EMERGENCY 305.919.4900

Mr. Sam AttarMs. Stephanie BanonMr. Raul ChamiMr. & Mrs. Ben CohenMr. Elie DahanMr. & Mrs. Joseph DahanMr. Dmitri DaniarovDr. & Mrs. Ronald DozoretzMr. & Mrs. Levi DrimmerMr. & Mrs. Dovid DuchmanMr. & Mrs. Steven M. DunnDr. & Mrs. Jean Jacques EdderaiMr. Steve EisenbergFalic Family FoundationMr. & Mrs. Jerome FalicMrs. Nily FalicMr. & Mrs. Simon FalicMr. & Mrs. Gregory FingerMr. & Mrs. David GlickMr. & Ms. Ighal GoldfarbMr. & Mrs. Abi GoldshteinMr. & Mrs. Michael GotesmanMr. & Mrs. Sam GreenwaldRabbi & Mrs. Baruch KnightMr. & Mrs. Jaime LapidusMr. & Mrs. Fred LevineMr. & Mrs. Eli LevitinMr. & Mrs. Brian LotkinMr. Edward Mermel

Mr. Eli NashMr. & Mrs. Eliezer NerenbergMr. & Mrs. Isser NewMr. Charles OhayonMrs. Shelley RindnerMr. & Mrs. Gabriel RubaszkinDr. & Mrs. Michael SalzhauerMr. & Mrs. David SchottensteinMr. Abe SchwartzDr. & Mrs. Scott SegalMr. & Mrs. Bentzy ShemtovMr. & Mrs. Daniel SragowiczMr. & Mrs. Isaac SredniDr. & Dr. Jesse VinerMr. Lawrence WeissMr. Bernard WernerMs. Edna Pena WertaMr. & Mrs. Moises WertheimerMr. & Mrs. David WolfMr. & Mrs. Lenny WolfeRabbi & Mrs. Aryeh WuenschRabbi Yochanon KleinMr. & Mrs. Daniel YosefMr. Benjamin ZandMs. Belinda Zaret & Ms. Liv-Tiferet De VittonMr. & Mrs. Adam Ziefer

MENMeyer Eliezer ben SarahMenachem Mendel ben SaraYehoshua ben TamaraIsaac Gilbert ben Nelly EstherBentzion ben Nomi Rachel MargaliteEber Avraham ben Fruma EstherShlomo Yaakov ben Chaya Sarah RochelChaim Zelig Ben EidelAri ben Na’amaTzvi Yitzchak ben ChayaAryeh Leib ben Sura HenyaRafael Maya ben SolAaron ben TamarRaphael Moshe ben MiriamMeyer Yankev ben Chaya EtelAlexander ben Esther RaizelRafael Moshe ben SarahMoshe ben ZoilaChaim Tzvi Hirsch ben Guttel

WOMENSarah Libke bas BaileChana Bayla bas MashaRina Chaya Miriam bas Leah BrachaGenya Baila bas GiselaMalka Tziril bas Devorah DinaSonia Simcha bat SultanaTzipora Pnina bas SlavaFeige bas KrandelTziporah Pnina bas SlavaChaya Miriam Yehudit bat ChavaClara bat CorinaRivka bat ShoshanaMiriam bat Risha RaizelDana Ella bas Devorah HindeChana bas ShoshanaIlana bas Shaina RochelChava bas Elka MenuchaChaya bas RachelFayge bas ChayaMiriam Leah bas Helen

Community Notice Board:If you have a new or slightly used Shaitel that you

would like to donate to The Shul Sisterhood

Please Contact Mrs. Devorah Failer 305.323.2410

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A Time to PrayDavening schedules and locations throughout the week

Evening Kolel Schedule - Monday and Thursday 8:45 -9:30 pmMon & Thurs 8:45 - 10:00 pm Evening Community Kolel Chavrusah

Daily Learning Schedule at The Shul6:20 -6:50 am The Rebbe’s Maamorim Chassidic Discourse R’ Zalman Lipskar

7:45 am Daf Yomi R’ Dov Schochet8:45 am (approx) Halacha Sephardic Custom R’ Shimshon Tzubeli10:15 - 11:00 am Maamorim Maamor of the Rebbe R’ Shea Rubinstein

Daily Chumash & Tanya after every Minyan

Shacharis Minyanim (mon - Fri)Main Minyan 6:50 7:30 9:00

Sephardic Minyan 8:00

Sunday Shacharis MinyanimMain Minyan 8:00 am 9:00 am

Sephardic Minyan 9:00 am

To our beloved Soldiers in the Israeli Defense Forces, courageously protecting and defending Eretz Yisroel. We pray

for you and all of the soldiers safety and well being daily.

Daniella Malka bat NatanyaMenachem Mendel ben Aurit

Eden Chana bat Karine CecileBenyamin Aharon ben Jeniya Gila Rut

If anyone would like to send us the name of a soldier in the IDF we would love to add them.

Halachic TimesBased on times for September 4

Alot Hashachar / Dawn 5:48 amEarliest Talit & Tefillin 6:20 amNetz Hachamah / Sunrise 7:02 am(Earliest Amidah)Latest Shema 10:08 amZman Tfillah 11:12 amChatzot / Midday 1:19 pmEarliest Mincha 1:52 pmPlag HaMincha 6:21 pmShekiah / Sunset 7:37 pm(Preferable latest time for Mincha)Tzeit Hakochavim / Nightfall 8:01 pm(Earliest preferable Ma’ariv)

Times taken from www.chabad.orgPlease note that during the week times may Vary by a minute or two.

mincha / Maariv Minyanim (mon - Thurs)Main Minyan 2:00 pm Early Mincha 7:25 pm 10:00 pm

Sephardic Minyan 7:25 pm Following

Sunday Mincha /Maariv Minyanim

Main Minyan 7:25 pm

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Friday - Av 29There must be avoda by one’s own efforts. Superior heights are attained when one is taken by the hand and led; it is more precious though, when it is by one’s own strength.

Shabbos - Av 30The Alter Rebbe at first used to say brief maamarim. For example, the maamar Zecher rav tuvcha and its amplification, published in the Siddur, was said in six sequential sections, at somewhat greater length than in its printed version.

Sunday - Elul 1When the Tzemach Tzedek was nine years old the Alter Rebbe said to Him: I received from my Rebbe (the Maggid) who received from his Rebbe (the Baal Shem Tov) in the name of his well-known Rebbe that from the second day of Rosh Chodesh Elul until Yom Kippur we are to say three chapters of Tehillim every day. Then, on Yom Kippur, thirty six (chapters): Nine before Kol Nidrei, nine before sleeping, nine after Musaf, and nine after Ne’ila. Whoever did not start on the second day of Rosh Chodesh is to start with the Tehillim of the particular day on which he realizes his omission, and complete the missing Tehillim later.

Monday - Elul 2The Children of Israel are called eretz cheifetz, for they possess numerous “precious articles” in the love and fear of G-d, and in fine character traits. Bringing these traits to the surface depends entirely upon the individual stimulating them. It is clear that throughout the earth are wellsprings of living water; the difference between them is only that some are near the surface, others far. Everything

therefore depends on the well-digger, his patience and perseverance.

Now since ratzon (“will”) is a superior faculty that “issues decrees,” rules over all the other faculties,* and compels them to act according to its orders - it follows that the essential avoda is to arouse one’s will to exercise its effect - both upon the person himself and upon others.

Tuesday - Elul 3Whoever has faith in individual Divine Providence knows that “Man’s steps are established by G-d,” that this particular soul must purify and improve something specific in a particular place. For centuries, or even since the world’s creation, that which needs purification or improvement waits for this soul to come and purify or improve it. The soul too, has been waiting - ever since it came into being - for its time to descend, so that it can discharge the tasks of purification and improvement assigned to it.

Wednesday - Elul 4 The order of birchot haTorah: With the tallit

touch the beginning and ending of the reading, kiss the tallit where it touched the Torah, roll up the Torah, turn your face slightly to the right, say the b’racha, open the Torah and read.

In describing the unique qualities of humankind, four terms are used: Adam refers to the quality of mind and intellect; ish to the quality of heart and emotion; enosh, weakness in either intellect or emotion or both; gever, who overcomes inner weakness and removes obstacles and hindrances to the attainment of an intellectual or emotional quality. I.e. gever works upon enosh to elevate him to the plane of ish or adam.

Since it is possible to turn enosh into ish or adam, it is obvious that enosh already possesses the qualities found in ish and adam.

Thursday - Elul 5Our custom in donning the tallit gadol: Place the folded tallit on the right shoulder. Inspect the tzitzit while reciting borchi nafshi (p. 11). Remove the tallit from the shoulder and open it. Kiss the top border. Twirl the tallit away from in front of the face to a position behind you.

Begin the b’racha l’hitateif b’tzitzit. Complete the b’racha close to placing the two right corners (of the tallit) around the neck over the left shoulder.

Friday - Elul 6The Tzemach Tzedek related: The Baal Shem Tov was very fond of light, and said, “Or (‘light’) is the numerical equivalent of raz (‘secret’). Whoever knows the ‘secret’ contained in every thing can bring illumination.”

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.

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Chodesh ElulFree translation from the talks of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson

The Tur writes that Rosh Chodesh Elul begins the “days of good will.” On Rosh Chodesh Elul, G-d commanded Moshe

Rabbeinu to ascend Mt. Sinai and receive the second tablets. The service of Teshuvah carried out by Moshe Rabbeinu at that time established a precedent, differentiating Elul from the other months of the year, setting it aside as a month of Teshuvah and prayer.

Therefore, from Rosh Chodesh Elul on, Torah scholars sacrifice portions of time usually devoted to Torah study and occupy themselves in the service of Teshuvah. Such behavior raises a question. The period from Elul to Yom Kippur was also connected to the preparation for receiving the second tablets. The second tablets had an advantage over the first tablets, as the Midrash relates, “Moshe felt remorse for having broken the tablets. G-d comforted him, explaining that the first tablets contained only the ten commandments, but the second tablets contained Halachah, Midrash, Aggados, etc. as well.”

In view of this, it would appear that an increase rather than a reduction in the study of Torah would be appropriate in the month of Elul.

However, the two concepts are not mutually exclusive. Both services, Torah and Teshuvah, are necessary during the month of Elul. The importance of both is emphasized by the Torah’s allusion to the month of Elul, “Ani LeDodi VeDodi Li” — “I am my beloved’s, and my beloved is mine”). The continuation of that verse reads, “HaRoeh BaShoshanim” — “He who shepherds his flock among the lilies”: Our sages have commented, “Just as a lily has 13 petals, G-d has 13 attributes3 of mercy,” emphasizing the connection of the verse to Teshuvah, the service which awakens G-d’s mercy.

The Zohar connects the same phrase with Torah study. It comments “Don’t read Shoshanim — the lilies, but Sheshonim — those who study Torah.” Similarly, our sages have explained that the 13 petals of the lily refer to the 13 principles of Torah study.

In the month of Elul, a Jew is obliged to involve

himself completely in both services. This two-fold obligation is particularly emphasized by the interpretation of the Maggid of Mezritch, who explains how the two services are interrelated. Commenting on Moshe’s prayer to G-d to heal his sister Miriam, he notes that Moshe used the phrase “Kal Na” (please G-d). Kal is the first of the 13 attributes of mercy. G-d responded with the statement, “If her father had but spit in her face...” described by the commentaries as a Kal v’Chomer (inference from a strict premise to a more lenient one), the first of the 13 qualities of Torah study. Based on this connection, the Maggid explained that Teshuvah and Torah are complementary, each service enhancing the other.

The question arises: How can one increase one’s activity in both services simultaneously? In fact, the above-mentioned custom of reducing one’s hours of Torah study seem to accentuate the paradox.

A discussion of the Gemara concerning the normal measure of a meal provides an answer to that query. One sage had stated that a very large quantity of food could still be considered a normal meal. When questioned by his colleagues on this seemingly excessive measure, he replied, “the desire for the food creates room for it.” Even though a person would rarely eat that much, his desire can stimulate his appetite and enable him to consume a portion which would otherwise seem excessive.

The same concept can be applied to the service of G-d. When one’s service to G-d is charged with desire, then it becomes possible to accomplish both services within the month of Elul.

May it be G-d’s will that we succeed in both services, and through our efforts bring about “selachti kidevarecha” — “I will forgive you according to your wishes,” to the point where one’s sins become transformed into merits. This, in turn, will bring about the greatest blessing, the coming of Mashiach speedily in our days.

Rashi in his commentary on the Torah states that the days of Elul are “days of good will.” The sages of the Kabbalah described the mystic energies which create that climate of good will as G-d’s 13 attributes of mercy. The Alter Rebbe provides us with a parable to clarify this concept.

G-d’s activity in the month of Elul is compared

to that of a king who leaves his palace. While he is still in the field, outside of his city, all of his subjects come to receive him. No attention is paid to the formalities and protocol that govern court behavior. There is no need for someone wishing to see the king to pass through the different stages of inspection which are necessary at his palace. Everyone is permitted and has the opportunity to approach the king. The king receives them all with joy.

Even though majesty is a fundamental necessity for royalty, i.e., the king’s nature must be uplifted beyond the level of his subjects and his subjects must regard him with fear, however, while in the field, he breaches the gap separating him from his people, receiving them all, as they are, with joy.

Even though each Jew has the promise that G-d, his King, is in the field and is willing to accept him as he is, nevertheless, it is understood that the more acceptable he makes himself to G-d, the more appreciatively he will be received. Similarly, his requests will be answered in a bountiful manner.

In these days, therefore, when we are together with the king in the field, there must be an intensification of the services of Torah study and of Tefillah and Teshuvah. Then we will be assured of a blessing for a Kesivah VaChasimah Tovah — a good and healthy new year.

The above is particularly relevant to the issue of Chinuch. In general, it is proper to undergo an educational process of preparation before engaging in any activity. Since the month of Elul involves a drastic change in attitude (a Jew has to learn how to approach the king in the field), it is obvious that he must pass through a process of education to prepare himself. As soon as the month of Elul arrives, the king who goes out into the field, is found at his side, even when he is involved in his own personal affairs. To react properly in such a situation, a person must appreciate the circumstances and devote time and training to internalize that knowledge until it becomes part of his operative consciousness.

The Tanach pronounces, “He who girds himself for battle cannot boast like he who takes off his armor.” Coming face to face with the practicalities and realities, even if the situation had previously been appreciated intellectually, requires a higher level of awareness. Similarly,

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the movement from an abstract appreciation of the concept of the King in the Field to an actual living expression of it within his everyday realities demands added effort.

This process of internalization can be accomplished even though we neither see or feel the King’s presence (to the point where the acceptance of the parable itself requires faith). The Book of Daniel relates how Daniel received an intense spiritual revelation. The men who accompanied him did not experience the revelation yet “tremendous awe fell upon them.” Why did they react with awe if they did not see anything? The Talmud explains, “Even though they did not see, their souls saw.”

The Talmud uses the term their souls ‘saw’. Sight is a powerful experience, in this case intense enough to influence the behavior of the soul not only in the spiritual realm but also here on this earth.

If such an experience could influence one’s behavior, surely the revelation of G-d’s 13 attributes of mercy will also affect the soul. Through the explanation given by Kabbalah and Chassidus on the subject, we can become more aware of the nature of these energies and help them shape our behavior.

Every individual needs G-d’s blessing to succeed in this process of self-education. G-d’s blessings work in a pattern described by our sages as ‘measure for measure’. Therefore, if one will work in the education of others, G-d will bless him with success in his personal endeavors. That concept further emphasizes the necessity of intensifying the campaign of education at the present time.

The world awaits the coming of Mashiach and the fulfillment of the prophecy, “that he will bring the entire world to serve G-d.” Given the principle of “measure for measure” described above, it is understandable that our efforts to educate the non-Jews will hasten the fulfillment of that prophecy, which will come during the final redemption led by Mashiach, speedily in our days.

Why the Soul Loves the BodyBy Menachem Feldman

Body and soul are opposites. The soul wants nothing more than to escape heavenward, to leave its existence in this world and

reunite with its Infinite Source. The body, on the other hand, seeks to experience an earthly life full of earthly pleasures. The body is not interested in abstract spiritual concepts. The body craves instant, tangible gratification.

How then do the body and soul unite so smoothly to become the human being? Why is the soul not at war with the body’s gravitational pull? Why does the soul not escape the confines of the body?

The Kabbalists teach that the Divine energy that creates the world—the “soul” of the world—is comprised of two parts: light and vessels. The light is the undefined energy, and the vessels express the energy in a limited and defined way.

Just like the human body and soul, the vessels and light are opposites. The light seeks to escape upward and reunite with its Infinite Source, while the vessels are happy to maintain their own distinct personality. Why then does the light bond with the vessels? Why does the light not retreat to its source?

Let us understand this by way of a parable:

A brilliant professor taught in graduate school, where he had many gifted students who understood the depth of his teaching and appreciated his profound insights. One day, the professor invited his students to join him on a visit to a first-grade classroom, where he would explain his latest discoveries to the children. Understandably, the graduate students declined to join him. They preferred to experience their great professor’s brilliance in graduate school, not in grade school. They had no desire to limit their learning to the intellectual capacity of a

first-grader.

One student, however, decided to go along with his professor. The student understood that for a theory to be projected to the distant world of a first-grader, the professor would need to reach far deeper within himself. In order to communicate with people so intellectually far from himself, he would search for and discover the essence of the idea. The student understood that the first-grade classroom was the place where the professor’s true brilliance would be expressed. The ability to communicate with a distant reality comes from the deepest resources of one’s intellect.

And so, as the first-graders were listening to the older gentleman talk, they were oblivious to the greatness of his wisdom. They would have preferred to play with the toys piled up in the back of the classroom. Yet the graduate student marveled at every word that emerged from his teacher’s mouth. Never before had he experienced this element of the professor’s awesome intellectual power. Never had he heard such deep ideas expressed in such simple words. Interestingly, the first-graders, the cause of this revelation, were not mature enough to appreciate it. It was the graduate student alone who appreciated the lofty nature of what was transpiring in the first-grade classroom.

Similar to the graduate student appreciating the lecture given to the first grade, the soul appreciates the greatness of the body. The body, like the first-graders, does not understand that the body is a deeper expression of G-d’s greatness than is the soul. In order to create a body, in order for G-d to express His energy in a spiritually distant place, G-d must express an even deeper part of Himself. And yet, it takes a soul to understand the great spiritual source of a body.

And so it is with the Divine light. It, too, feels that the vessels, specifically because they are limited and defined, are rooted in a higher place within the Divine. The undefined abstract light senses that the creation of vessels is G-d projecting a deeper part of Himself.

This, then, illuminates Judaism’s attitude toward all things physical. Physicality, left to its own devices, is empty of spiritual light and is a distraction from one’s purpose in life. Yet when the soul engages with the physical, the soul reveals the truth, that physicality is a greater expression of the awesome power of G-d. For

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when an infinite G-d expresses Himself in a finite realm, that is the true indication of His infiniteness.

In Parshat Re’eh, the Torah describes the Jew’s ultimate spiritual experience during the thrice-yearly pilgrimage to Jerusalem:

And you shall eat before the L-rd, your G-d, in the place He chooses to establish His Name therein, the tithes of your grain, your wine and your oil, and the firstborn of your cattle and of your sheep, so that you may learn to fear the L-rd, your G-d, all the days.

How does the Jew reach the epitome of spiritual heights? By eating his grain, wine, oil, cattle and sheep!

For light feels the superiority of the vessels. The soul feels the superiority of the body. And the Jew senses that if while engaging in delicious meat and wine he can simultaneously experience a spiritual joy, he has reached the essence of G-dliness.

Chodesh Elul

The name Elul has many meanings and lessons. Our Rabbis give many acronyms and interpretations into how the name of

this month teaches us how to properly prepare for the High Holidays. One explanation is that the word Elul in Aramaic means to spy or scout out. This is a month in which we “scout” our performance of the previous year, find the strong points and the deficiencies, and make a firm resolution to add in all acts of goodness and correct any flaws.

There are customs associated with this month, it being the month before our divine judgment. Many communities have a custom to check their home’s Mezuzot and their Teffilin during this month. This is related to the general concept of finding any weaknesses and strengthening them.

Blowing the Shofar: Moses went on to Mount Sinai to receive the second tablets on Rosh Chodesh Elul. When he went up they blew the Shofar, so no one should make a mistake in the counting and err as they did the first time he went up. Because of this we blow the Shofar during the month of Elul.

The Shofar is also related to T’shuva as the verse states, “will the Shofar blow in the city and the people not tremble?”. Sephardim blow the Shofar while reciting Selichot, they therefore begin on the 2nd day of Elul. While most communities blow only four sounds during this month (long blast, 3 intermediate sounds, 9 short ones, long blast), the Chabad custom is to blow all 3 possible sets of Shofar sounds. While there is no requirement to stand during the Shofar blowing of Elul, the custom is to stand when hearing the Shofar. We do not blow the Shofar on Erev Rosh Hashanah.

Psalm 27, L’David Hashem Ori: The custom is to add this psalm twice daily during this month, once during Shacharit and once in the evening. Some say it during Ma’ariv (the night service) while others (and this is Chabad custom) add it during Mincha (afternoon service). The psalm begins mentioning “My light, My salvation;” the Midrash says this is an allusion to Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. It continues, “who shades me in his Sukkah” which alludes to Sukkot. It also has the name of G-d 13 times, a reference to the 13 attributes of mercy.

Selichot: During this month we have special prayers of Selichot, asking G-d’s forgiveness. These are typically said early, even before dawn. While some have the custom to begin Selichot from the 2nd day of Elul, our custom is to begin the Sunday morning (after midnight Saturday night) the week preceding Rosh Hashanah. If Rosh Hashanah begins on either Monday or Tuesday (as this year it begins Monday) we begin Selichot two Sundays beforehand. One reason given is that just as a sacrifice in the temple had to be checked four days before being brought, we want to say Selichot a minimum of 4 days to prepare for Rosh Hashanah. Another reason is, while we celebrate Rosh Hashana on the day man was created, the world was created on the 25th of Elul, therefore we want to begin saying Selichot by that day, the birthday of creation.

From the beginning of Elul it is our custom to wish our friends and add in our letters “Ksiva V’chasima Tova” may you be inscribed and sealed for good. If possible one should visit the gravesite of a Tzaddik, as the holiness of the place makes it opportune for prayer to Hashem.As is known Elul is the time when the king is in the field, Hashem is accessible. While that is a great opportunity, it comes with great responsibility. We cannot squander these precious moments, and must use this month to add in all areas of our connection to Hashem, specifically in our study of Torah, our prayer and our acts of kindness to others with increasing in our charity.

Ksiva V’chasima Tova

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Behold, I set before you this day a blessing and a curse

(Deut. 11:26)There are two different kinds of “today” -- the “today” of blessing and the “today” of

curse.

Consideration of the present moment as an impetus for action can be either positive or negative: “If not now, when?” spurs a Jew on to do good, whereas “Eat and drink for tomorrow we die” leads him

down the path of evil.

(Rabbi Chanoch Henich of Alexander)

Halacha of The WeekBy Rabbi Dov Schochet

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If It’s Good – Do It!

Although I was raised in a traditional Jewish home, I did not become Torah observant

until age sixteen. That was in 1968, when Rabbi Shmuel Azimov came to France as the Rebbe’s emissary and began doing outreach work with the young Jews of Paris. I was one of those who learned chasidic teachings with him and was greatly influenced by him.

In 1972, Rabbi Azimov brought a group of us to New York to meet the Rebbe. All of us had just taken the Baccalauréat examinations to enter university, but we wanted to go to yeshivah instead because we had become Chabad chasidim by then. So Rabbi Azimov asked the Rebbe on our behalf what we should do.

I saw the Rebbe’s response. It contained two lists of names – those who should go into yeshivah and those who should enroll in university. Those who were to attend university were meant to do Jewish outreach on campus and to also learn in yeshivah part-time. I was in the latter group, and I pursued secular studies – in law and political science, as the Rebbe specified to me – which eventually led to my working for the French government.

During that first visit to New York, each one of us saw the Rebbe in a private audience and was able to ask him our personal questions. These were submitted in advance – in a form of a note called a tzetel. I recall that when I was admitted into his study, the Rebbe had a pile of these notes on his desk, and he plucked mine from out of this pile. I have no idea how he immediately knew which one was the right one among so many, but he did not search for it – he just pulled it out.

And then he answered my every question – at length and in detail – speaking perfect French. At the time I was already doing Jewish outreach and speaking to groups, but I wasn’t sure if I should continue. I told the Rebbe, “I don’t know if I have enough ahavat Yisrael – love of my fellow

Jews – to do this work. I find myself looking down at people, and I’m afraid of becoming arrogant. Maybe somebody else should take over.”

Mine was a very earnest dilemma, and I was trying to be perfectly honest. Indeed, I could not even imagine that I could conceal anything from the Rebbe. He answered me as follows: “You have to do all the things that are good.”

I understood this to mean that I shouldn’t ask questions; I should do what is good because that is what matters – not what I feel, but what I do.

He continued: “So when you see something good to do, do not hesitate. Do it … And you will be a living example for others.” The Rebbe wanted me to be active and to be a role model in this regard; he implied that these two things would enhance each other.

From that time, whenever somebody asks me to do something good, I feel I cannot refuse. It doesn’t matter whether it interests me or not. I cannot refuse to do something that is good because this is what the Rebbe told me to do.

And then he said, “Regarding loving your fellow Jew, you have to learn the booklet called Kuntres Ahavat Yisrael that has just been published. Study it two or three times, and you will see people in a completely different way.”

I did that. I read it three times, and the Rebbe was right – I came to see people entirely differently. Just meeting and talking with the Rebbe that first time totally changed the way I related to the world around me.

In the years that followed, I made it a point of coming to New York as often as I could – almost every year, sometimes twice a year. Once, I recall asking the Rebbe how to be more b’simchah – how to lead my life in a more joyful way. I told him that it was not in my character to be “happy go lucky” and it was especially hard since I was never satisfied with my accomplishments.

The Rebbe answered simply: “When you find yourself being unhappy, remind yourself that you are just a little creature to whom the Creator gave the ability and the privilege to connect to him via the mitzvot of the Torah.”

Until today, whenever I am not happy, I think about the Rebbe’s words and that changes my attitude.

On another occasion, after I was already married, I came specifically to see the Rebbe to discuss my livelihood. I had been offered a better job – an administrative position in the French government – and I asked the Rebbe if it would be wise to take it.

The Rebbe answered me in a surprising way. “It’s not a bad idea for you to change jobs,” he said, “but you have to be careful with keeping Shabbat – especially Shabbat eve.”

I was puzzled by this because I had been keeping Shabbat for quite a while, and it was not something I was going to stop doing.

But little did I know that I was about to be tested.

My superior in the government was an antisemite who wanted to force me to stay late in my office on Friday in the winter when the days are short and Shabbat begins early. When I told him I needed to leave, he said, “Absolutely not, you are not allowed.”

So I went back to my office and decided to sneak out anyway. But he anticipated this and was standing by my door when I tried to leave. I did not know what to do. I was newly married, and I needed this job. But what options did I have? So I just took my things and left. When this man saw me leaving, he could not believe I had the nerve to disobey him. He began to shout, “Why are you going?” to which I answered, “I told you I cannot stay, it is not negotiable.”

He threatened me with repercussions, but on Monday, when I expected to be fired, I was instead called in by the director who said, “From now on, you will have no problems and you can have Friday afternoons off.”

Where this came from, I don’t know. All I can say is that the Rebbe anticipated it and his blessing saw me through.

From that day forward, with all the different positions I’ve held, I never had any difficulty leaving early on Fridays when I needed to. And I have worked in government ever since.

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My Encounter with The Rebbe

My Encounter with the Rebbe records the oral histories of individuals who interacted with the Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson of righteous

memory, through first-person interviews.

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It Once Happened

Reb Zusha had gone to visit his teacher and Rebbe, the holy tzadik Reb Dov Ber, the Maggid of Mezritch. After a fulfilling stay, drinking in

his teacher’s wisdom, Reb Zusha prepared to take his leave. When he went into his Rebbe’s study for a parting word, he mentioned to Reb Dov Ber that he needed to marry off his daughter. Now, Reb Zusha was as poor as could be, and to marry off a child required a considerable sum. Reb Dov Ber immediately took a sum of three hundred rubles and pressed it into his disciple’s hand, wishing him mazal tov, and sending him happily on his way.

Reb Zusha was greatly relieved. Now, his wife and daughter would be at ease. Although he had taken money, which was not his habit or desire, it was a necessary thing, he thought to himself.

The trip home took Reb Zusha through many towns and villages, and as he passed through one tiny Jewish village he was startled by the sound of bitter weeping coming from a small hut. The other villagers were going about their business, and he stopped one and asked, “Who is that crying?”

“That is a poor widow who was about to marry off her daughter. But on the way to the chupa she lost the entire dowry. Now, the wedding is off because the groom and his family refuse to go on with it without the dowry. And how will she ever amass three hundred rubles again?”

Reb Zusha’s tender soul was pained for the poor woman. Then he suddenly realized that three hundred rubles was exactly what he had with him. He walked up to the door of the hut and knocked. “My good woman, I think I may have found your money!” Her eyes widened in disbelief. “Can you tell me if this money had any distinguishing marks?”

asked Reb Zusha.

“Why yes,” she replied. “The money was in a packet of two fifties, and ten twenties, and it was tied with a red string.”

“Yes, that’s exactly what I found!” replied Reb Zusha. “I will go to the inn and get the money and bring it right back.”

Reb Zusha ran to the inn and changed his money for the denominations the widow had described. Then he tied the bills together with a red string and ran back to the widow’s hut. By the time he returned the little village was buzzing with the good news. The girl had changed into her bridal dress, and the neighbors were bustling about preparing the wedding feast. As Reb Zusha presented the widow with the money, he said, “I am keeping one 20 ruble note for my trouble.”

She looked at him as if he was speaking a foreign language. The others who had overheard the remark stood with their mouths open. “What!” screamed the widow. “How can you rob a poor widow of 20 rubles! And after you have just performed a most wonderful and holy mitzva (commandment)!” The others converged around Reb Zusha screaming and yelling, “Thief! Stealing a widow’s money! For shame!”

Reb Zusha, however, refused to budge. He clung to the 20 rubles as if to dear life. “This money is mine as a reward, and for my troubles!”

Relatives, friends and other townspeople berated Reb Zusha, and soon it seemed that they would tear him limb from limb to retrieve the money. Finally someone piped up: “Let’s go to the rabbi. He will be able to settle this once and for all!”

Everyone agreed to follow the rabbi’s ruling and they all trailed along to the rabbi’s house. The rabbi listened to each side and then ruled: “Reb Zusha must give the widow the 20 rubles.”

Still, Reb Zusha refused to give up the money. One young man put his hand into Zusha pocket and extracted the bill. Then Zusha was escorted to the edge of the village and unceremoniously kicked out.

Many months later the village rabbi happened to encounter Rabbi Dov Ber and related to him the incident with his disciple, Reb Zusha.

The Maggid turned to the rabbi, “You must go to Reb Zusha and beg forgiveness. That money didn’t belong to the widow. I myself gave it to Reb Zusha to marry off his own child! He demanded twenty

rubles because he wanted to avoid honor at any cost. He wanted this great mitzva to be completely pure.”

The rabbi was shocked and ashamed when he heard this. He went to Anipoli to beg Reb Zusha’s forgiveness. But Reb Zusha replied to him, “You don’t need my forgiveness because I never was angry. I do not hold my honor high, but I will forget about the incident completely if you promise never to reveal the truth to the widow. I never want her to suspect that the money wasn’t hers by right.” The rabbi, of course, agreed and the incident was never mentioned again.

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Yehuda ben Taima said: Be bold as a leopard, light as an eagle, swift as a deer, and strong as a lion, to carry out the will of your Father in Heaven.... May it be Your will, L-rd our G-d, and G-d of our fathers, that the Holy Temple be rebuild speedily in our days, and grant us our portion in Your

Torah. (Ethics 5:20)

Bold as a leopard: A person must not refrain form fulfilling a mitzva because of others who scoff at him. Light as an eagle: This corresponds to the eyes. If one inadvertently comes across something which it is forbidden to look at, he should quickly close his eyes, for “the eye sees,’ the heart desires, and his limbs complete the action.” Swift as a deer: This corresponds to the legs, which should run toward good. Strong as a lion: This corresponds to the heart. Robust service of G-d is with, and in,

the heart.

(Ba’al HaTurim & Orach Chaim)

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Sofer At The Shul

Rabbi Yochanan Klein will be a checking Teffilin and

Mezuzos at The Shul

Monday - TuesdaySeptember 2 -3

From 10:30 amDrop off must be by noon for same day service

Teffilin - $70 Mezuzahs - $8.

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The High Holidays are fast approaching!Members and non-members are invited to make reservations for High Holiday seats.

Reserve Online at www.theshul.org/highholidayseatsPriority Member Seating - Reserve by Monday, August 16th Reservations open to Non-Members - Monday , August 18th

Reservations close Monday, September 3rdPlease make your seat reservations now

in order for us to be able to accommodate your request.

For questions please emailMilena at: Milena@theshul.org

Those who require financial assistance can make an open seating reservation through the Miami Jewish Federation,

OPEN SEATING IS VERY LIMITED. - Please call 305 373 7328 or register online at www.jewishmiami.org/high-holidays.

Ushers & SecurityVolunteers Needed!

The Shul urgently needs volunteers to assist with ushering and security for

the upcoming High Holidays. Women are welcome to volunteer

as ushers in theLadies’ Section.

If you are able to help,please call Shlomi Katan at

305-868-1411 ext. 319

THE WALL OF SOULSTwice a year, before Rosh Hashanah and before Pesach,

you have the opportunity to add the name of a loved oneto The Shul’s beautiful sculptured stone Wall of Souls.

In special recognition and to honor the more than 6,000,000Martyrs of the Holocaust, half of the Wall is a special sectiondedicated to this group of “Kedoshim” (Holy Ones). The other

half of the Wall is dedicated to our dearest Holy Ones who gave

their lives in service to Israel, and the general community ofloved ones who are loved and missed.

If you would like to place the name of your loved one onthe Wall of Souls,

please call Lydia at the Shul office for more information305-868-1411 x311

Permanent Seat Holders

If you have not yet informed The Shul office whether you will be using your seats for

the Holidays, please call Milena as soon as possible.

This really helps us with seat assignments

Thank you.

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Le don du pauvreNe pas le sous-estimerpar Mendel Kalmenson

Au bout de trois millénaires, la mitsva de charité, donnée par D.ieu à nos ancêtres dans le désert, a doucement commencé à

s’installer dans la réalité du monde.

La société d’aujourd’hui commence heureusement à mettre en valeur les actes de philanthropie.

Et bien que beaucoup de ces dons soient motivés par la publicité – les publicistes intelligents de notre époque savent que les actes charitables améliorent de façon substantielle la popularité de leurs clients –, cela même est édifiant sur la progression des valeurs morales de la civilisation moderne et de ses attentes vis-à-vis de ceux qu’elle adule.

Ce que l’on perd souvent de vue, cependant, est le fait que la charité ne signifie pas seulement remplir des estomacs vides, mais également nourrir les cœurs malheureux, les esprits ignorants, les consciences perdues et les âmes stagnantes.

Alors qu’une désormais célèbre sentence juive statue : « Celui qui sauve une vie est considéré comme s’il avait sauvé un monde entier », selon l’un des Sages du Talmud, « Celui qui enseigne la Torah au fils de son voisin est considéré par l’Écriture comme s’il l’avait créé. »

En clair, la sagesse juive voit le sauvetage de la vie physique et le don de la vie spirituelle comme les deux côtés de la médaille de la charité. À certains, on donne de l’argent, à d’autres, on donne du sens.

Une leçon de charitéPlusieurs fois dans l’année, en général à l’époque de Roch Hachana et de Pessa’h, le Rabbi adressait une lettre ouverte « aux fils et filles d’Israël, où qu’ils se trouvent ». Elle était imprimée et distribuée aux communautés juives à travers le monde, traduite, publiée dans les journaux, etc. Ce qui suit est un extrait, en traduction libre, de la toute première « lettre collective » écrite par le Rabbi, datée du 18 Eloul 5710 (31 août 1950), quelques mois après la disparition de son beau-père, le précédent Rabbi de Loubavitch, Rabbi Yossef Its’hak Schneersohn.

L’homme, comme toutes les créatures... possède à la fois un corps et une âme. Et tout comme il y a ceux qui sont pauvres dans leur corps et dans leurs besoins physiques, il y a aussi des pauvres dans l’esprit et dans les besoins spirituels. Aussi, la mitsva de la charité comprend-elle à la fois la charité matérielle et la charité spirituelle. Selon les paroles de nos Sages : « [Il est écrit :] “Si tu vois une personne dénudée, tu dois la couvrir.” Qu’est-ce que cela signifie ? Si tu vois une personne nue de paroles de Torah, emmène-la chez toi, apprends-lui à lire le Chéma et la prière, enseigne-lui... et enjoins-la d’accomplir les mitsvot... »

Et voici la « bombe », un enseignement qui, à mon sens, défie l’intuition :

En ce qui concerne la charité matérielle, la loi stipule que le pauvre a aussi l’obligation [de donner], car même la personne la plus nécessiteuse peut trouver un moyen d’aider un autre pauvre.6 La même chose s’applique à la charité spirituelle. Il n’existe pas dans le peuple d’Israël d’homme ou de femme qui ne puisse, d’une manière ou d’une autre, influencer son prochain juif et le rapprocher de la crainte du Ciel, de la Torah et des mitsvot.

Dans le même esprit, le Rabbi citait souvent la merveilleuse parole ‘hassidique : « Si tu ne connais que aleph (la première lettre de l’alphabet hébreu), enseigne aleph ! »

Mais comment est-ce possible ? nous demandons-nous immédiatement.

« Comment, moi qui suis un étudiant en difficulté avec peu d’éducation, un débutant, tout au plus, puis-je avoir la ‘houtspah d’enseigner à d’autres ce que je ne connais moi-même que si peu ? » sommes-nous tentés de demander.

Une bonne question, effectivement. Et, à la

célèbre manière juive, on peut y répondre par une meilleure question encore, posée par le Rabbi dans l’entrevue suivante :

Herb Brin, un auteur réputé et rédacteur dans quatre journaux, rencontra le Rabbi après être devenu le rédacteur en chef du journal juif basé à Los Angeles Heritage. L’entrevue privée dura six heures. À un moment donné, l’échange suivant eut lieu :

« Rabbi, je viens d’être nommé rédacteur en chef d’une publication juive. Le problème est que je ne connais que très peu de choses sur mon peuple et son héritage. Ai-je le droit d’émettre des jugements dans mes éditoriaux alors que je ne comprends pas l’hébreu, que mon éducation juive a été tronquée et que je ne sais que quelques fragments de Yiddish ? »

Le Rabbi le regarda dans les yeux et lui dit : « Avez-vous le droit de taire la part que vous connaissez ? »

Magnifique, mais qu’en est-il de cette question : disons qu’en tant qu’étudiant, j’ai le droit, voire l’obligation d’enseigner, d’informer, d’éduquer, de partager des informations avec ceux qui ne sont pas informés. Mais comment oserais-je encourager les autres à observer les pratiques juives ? Comment promouvoir la pratique d’un style de vie avec lequel je ne suis pas encore bien en phase ?

Voilà encore une bonne question ; à laquelle on peut réponde par une meilleure question.

Un étudiant s’approcha du Rabbi au milieu d’un rassemblement ‘hassidique pour dire le’haïm. Le Rabbi se tourna vers lui et lui demanda s’il encourageait et aidait ses amis étudiants à mettre les Téfilines chaque jour. « Mais, Rabbi, reconnut le jeune homme, moi-même je ne mets pas les Téfilines tous les jours ! »

« En quoi est-ce de leur faute... ? » répliqua le Rabbi avec un sourire.

En somme, le Judaïsme nous enseigne qu’il n’est pas nécessaire d’être riche pour donner au pauvre, d’être érudit pour enseigner à celui qui ne sait pas et d’être parfait pour aider les autres à se perfectionner.

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Vivre avec la paracha

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La Barbacoa Sagrada¿Podría ser catalogado como servicio divino el comer un trozo de carne asado a las brasas?Por Lazer Gurkow

Es una tarde de verano. Un cálido sol baña el patio, y los pájaros se posan sobre los árboles cuyas ramas son acariciadas por una suave brisa.

Los sonidos de niños jugando y conversaciones de adultos flotan a través del patio, y en el patio, se levanta un aroma de sabroso bistec de la barbacoa.

Esta es una escena típica que ha experimentado probablemente más de una vez. Nosotros disfrutamos de la camaradería y el ambiente tranquilo y anticipamos un delicioso picnic. Su cuerpo ha disfrutado de la experiencia sin duda, pero ¿qué hay de su alma? ¿Ella también disfruta?

No somos hedonistas; somos miembros responsables de la sociedad, y contribuimos en la medida de nuestras posibilidades, pero de vez en cuando nos gusta relajarnos y disfrutar de nuestros pequeños placeres. Leer y charlar, relajarse y jugar, comer y beber. ¿Cómo se siente nuestra alma en esos momentos? ¿Podría ser el hincar el diente en un trozo de carne a la brasa ser catalogado como servicio divino?

El animal Sirve “Cuando Di-s amplíe tus límites y digas: mi alma desea comer carne, comer tanta carne como desea de tu alma”

¿Alguna vez han oído hablar de un anhelo conmovedor por carne? Estamos familiarizados con los deseos del alma por la oración y el altruismo, estamos familiarizados con anhelos sentimentales de Di-s y la devoción, ¿pero un deseo sentimental de la carne? ¿Qué tiene que ver el alma con la carne de una vaca?

“Todo lo que Di-s creó, Él lo creó para Su gloria”. Esto significa que cada objeto físico puede y debe ser usado para servir y glorificar a su Creador. Como seres humanos, es nuestro propósito de buscar formas creativas para utilizar todo lo que está en nuestro camino para el propósito de Di-s.

Cada objeto físico contiene una chispa de divinidad que lo vivifica y anima. La chispa dentro del cuerpo humano es relativamente libre de expresarse. Cada vez que oramos, estudiamos, o cumplimos con uno de los mandamientos, somos conscientes de nuestra chispa divina.

La chispa dentro de un animal no es tan afortunada. Está limitada dentro de un cuerpo que no puede dar

expresión a su propósito divino. Es un animal, incapaz de pensamiento cognitivo, la expresión inteligente, o la libertad de elección. La única manera en que la chispa divina de un animal puede cumplir su objetivo y ser usada en el servicio de Di-s es a través de la asistencia de un ser humano.

Cuando consumimos carne del animal, la digerimos, y derivamos nutrición de ella, el animal es elevado a la esfera de lo humano, y su chispa se transfiere a nosotros. Ahora se pueden utilizar en el servicio a Di-s.

Ahora tenemos la opción de utilizar la energía que deriva de este alimento para llevar a cabo un acto noble, o la participación en la oración devota. De este modo, damos a la chispa divina del animal la oportunidad de contribuir a la gloria de Di-s. Desde su concepción, este becerro aguardaba su oportunidad. Ahora que por fin ha llegado, tenemos tanto la responsabilidad como la obligación sagrada de iniciarlo en el servicio de Di-s.

La próxima vez que asista a un asado en el patio y vea la carne chisporroteando en la parrilla, sepa que a su alma también se le hace agua la boca. Sus glándulas salivares funcionan, porque anticipan la oferta, la carne con sabor a barbacoa. Las glándulas salivares su alma porque no puede esperar para liberar la chispa divina embebida en la carne.

La FuenteLiberar la chispa no sólo beneficia al animal, sino también a nosotros mismos. En su estado de privación de libertad, incrustada, por decirlo así, dentro de un animal burdo y terco, la chispa continuamente anhela Di-s. Este insistente e incesante anhelo acumula una fuente de energía reprimida y el deseo de lo sagrado. Cuando liberamos la chispa, abrimos sus compuertas, liberamos su energía reprimida increíblemente sagrada y la canalizamos en nosotros mismos.

Cuando nos acercamos a la barbacoa con la intención de liberar a la chispa divina y dar paso al servicio de lo divino, nos beneficiamos de la energía de la chispa. Pero cuando nos acercamos a la barbacoa con el único fin de complacer nuestros deseos hedonistas, nos niegan esta fuente de energía espiritual.

Sangre es Igual a PasiónEs por eso que la Torá prohíbe beber la sangre del animal. “Solamente sé fuerte y no consumas la sangre, porque la sangre es el alma [la fuerza vital]”.

La sangre representa la pasión y la emoción, lleva la fuerza de la vida. Cuando nuestra pasión por la carne es sagrada y en relación con Di-s, el consumo de

carne se convierte en un acto sagrado en el servicio de lo divino. Cuando bebemos la sangre proverbial del animal, lo que significa que nuestra pasión por la carne está en la propia carne en lugar de su santidad inherente, estamos transgrediendo la santa voluntad de Di-s.

Cuando consumimos carne del animal con el fin de liberar a su chispa divina, no sólo controlamos nuestro propio destino, sino también el de los animales. Cuando permitimos que la carne del animal mantenga su dominio sobre nuestras pasiones y emociones, cedemos el control al animal.

En lugar de incorporar el animal dentro de nosotros mismos y elevarlo a la esfera de lo humano, estamos descendiendo al nivel del animal a medida que adoptamos las características del animal. En este estado, no podemos liberar a la chispa. Queda para siempre en cautiverio.

Esta es la razón por la Torá concluye, “No consumas su alma del [animal] junto con la carne”. La chispa divina contenida en el animal es su alma. Si sucumbimos a la sangre proverbial del animal, si permitimos que nuestras pasiones sean alcanzadas por nuestro interés en la carne en lugar de su alma, se han consumido (léase: destruido) el alma del animal junto con su carne.

Tal es el consumo hedonista y derrochador. Dicho consumo no puede ser catalogado como divino. Somos capaces de mejorar. Sabemos cómo llevar nuestra alma con nosotros a la barbacoa. Cuando hacemos eso, nos vamos reforzados, fortalecido por una nueva chispa divina.

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Tanya( Women) Mrs. Vivian Perez

Martes 10:45 am - 12:00pm198 Park Drive, Bal Harbour Village

Jueves 11:00 - 12:00

Analisis de distintos temas basados en la Perasha Rabbi Shlomi Halsband

Miercoles 8:30 - 10:00 pmDomingo 8:30 - 10:00 pm

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In A Woman’s WorldIssues of relevance to the Jewish Woman

Women’s Mikvah:Please call Mrs. Devorah Failer for an

appointment: 305-866 1492 or 305-323-2410

Please Note: Shabbos & Yom Tov visits must be Prepaid

The Shul Sisterhood

Who we are...The Shul Sisterhood organizes all of The Shul’s programming and classes geared toward women in the community. Our objective is to bring women of all ages and backgrounds together to learn, laugh, experience, and rejuvenate their mind,

body and soul. Meet new friends,relax and get inspired!

If you would like to be a part of The Shul Sisterhood, please call 305. 868.1411

MondayWomen’s Study Group Rebbetzin Chani Lipskar 8:30 - 10:00 pmAt the home of : Please call The Shul for details

TuesdayPrayer Class Rebbetzin Chani Lipskar 9:15 - 10:15 am1111 Kane Concourse Suite 618

Tanya Class In Spanish Mrs. Vivian Perez 10:45 am -12:00 pm198 Park Drive, Bal Harbour Village

WednesdayMorning Torah Class Rebbetzin Chani Lipskar 10:00 - 11:00 amThe weekly portion - Women’s PerspectiveHaime Library

Tanya Class in English Mrs. Vivian Perez 1:15 - 3:00 pm198 Park Drive, Bal Harbour Village

Thursday

Women’s Tanya Class – Spanish – Mrs. Vivian Perez

Call Vivian for details – 305.213.3202

WEEKLY CLASSES

ROASTED GARLIC CHICKEN AND BABY VEGETABLES By Jaime Geller

1 chicken, about 3½ pounds, cut into 8 pieces20 small fingerling potatoes (or 10 large fingerling potatoes, halved)10 baby carrots10 baby zucchini10 baby red bell peppers¾ cup extra virgin olive oil, such as Colavita2 tablespoons prepared crushed garlic or fresh, if unavailable1 tablespoon paprika1 tablespoon garlic powder½ teaspoon kosher salt

PREPARATION

Preheat oven to 375℉. Spray a roasting pan with non-stick cooking spray.

Rinse chicken and pat dry. Arrange in prepared pan.

Rinse potatoes, carrots, zucchini and peppers and place in a medium bowl. Add evoo, garlic, paprika, garlic powder and salt. Stir to mix.

Spoon vegetable mixture into the roasting pan, arranging the vegetables under and around chicken. Make sure chicken skin is coated with oil mixture. Pour any extra from the bowl to cover the skin.

Bake, uncovered, at 375℉ for 1 hour and 25 minutes, or until skin is slightly browned and crispy.

Serve immediately.

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Board of TrusteesSidney Feltenstein - ChairmanSimon FalicMatias GarfunkelAmbassador Isaac Gilinski Jaime GilinskiMax GilinskiSaul GilinskiSam GreenbergAbel Holtz Mike Izak

Alberto KamhaziShmuel Katz M.D.Leo KryssRabbi Sholom D. LipskarLazer MilsteinMichael PerezRyan ShapiroClaudio StivelmanMorris Tabacinic

Albert Pollans - PresidentJaime Gilinski David LichterRabbi Sholom D. LipskarMonroe Milstein - Treasurer

Steven M. Dunn - ChairDevorah Leah AndrusierJanice BarneyJoel BaumMaurice EgoziHenry EichlerMitchell FeldmanDaniel GielchinskyJacob J. Givner

Evelyn KatzRebbetzin Chani LipskarRabbi Sholom D. LipskarRabbi Zalman LipskarOrit OsmanMarc SheridanDaniel SragowiczCynthia SteinEric P. Stein

Rabbi Rabbi Sholom Lipskar Ext 311Associate Rabbi Rabbi Zalman Lipskar Ext 345Rabbi’s Executive Assistant / CYS Ms. Lydia Hasson Ext 311Rebbetzin Rebbetzin Chani Lipskar 305.992.8363JLAC / Adult Ed/ Singles Rabbi Shea Rubinstein Ext 342CYS College / Kolel Rabbi Dov Schochet 305.790.8294Accounting Mrs. Geri Kelly Ext 341Controller Mrs. Janice Barney Ext 318Events / Office Manager Ms. Milena Liascovitz Ext 328Director of Events and Marketing Mrs Devorah Leah Andrusier Ext 313Youth Director Rabbi Shaykee Farkash Ext 329Operations / Maintenance Rabbi Shlomi Katan Ext 319Reception / Accounts Payable Mrs. Mindy Natoli Ext 0Mikvah Mrs. Devorah Failer 305.323.2410Pre-School Director Mrs. Chana Lipskar Ext 325Sephardic Minyan Chazan Shimshon Tzubeli 305.865.4205 Hebrew School / Editor Mrs. Aurit Katan 786.382.9006Hashkama Minyan Mr. Lazer Milstein 305.349.3040Mashgiach Mr. Mordechai Olesky 786.262.9115

Foundation Trustees

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Contacts at The Shul 305.868.1411

Numbers to know

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Jerrod M. LevineRabbi Sholom D. LipskarAlexander MatzLazer MilsteinEzzy RappaportEliott RimonBrian RollerSeth SalverDaniel ShapiroRyan ShapiroMichael TabacinicDavid WolfJose Yankelevitch

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Daily StudyA complete guide to all classes and courses offered at The Shul

DAILY CLASSES

The Rebbes’ Maamorim 6:20 - 6:50 amPHL 101 PHL-301 PHL-501 Rabbi Z. Lipskar(Men Only)Daf Yomi 7:45 - 8:45 amTXT-220 Rabbi Dov Schochet(Men Only)Chok L’Yisrael - Sephardic 8:45 amReb Shimshon Tzubeli

Chassisdic Discourses 10:15 - 11:00 am PHL-322 PHL-510 Rabbi Shea Rubinstien(Men Only)Community Kollel (Men) 8:00 - 9:30 pm(Monday & Thursday) LAW-154(Men Only)

SUNDAY

Daf Yomi 9:00 amTXT 220 Rabbi Dov Schochet(Men Only)

Tanya - Sichos 8:00 - 10:00 pmPHL-322 Rabbi Shlomo Haltzband(Men Only)

MONDAY

In Depth Chumash 1:30 pmTXT-110 Rabbi Dov Schochet(Men and Women)

Insights to our Torah Portion (Spanish) 8:45 - 9:45 pmPHL-120 Rabbi Shea Rubinstien(Men and Women)

Women’s Study Group 8:30 - 10:00 pmTXT-110 Rebbetzin Chani LipskarAt the home of: Please call The Shul for details

TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY

Purposeful Prayer 11:00am - 12:00 pmTXT-101 - Rabbi Shea Rubinstein(Men and Women)

Tanya Class In Spanish ( Women) 10:45 am - 12:00pmPHL-120 Mrs. Vivian Perez 198 Park Drive, Bal Harbour Village

Senior Torah Academy 12:00 - 1:00 pmPirkei Avot ETH-101 Rabbi Dov Schochet(Men and Women)

Megillot - Men and Women 8:45 -9:30amTXT 121 Studies in the five MegillotRabbi Dov SchochetWomen’s Torah Class 10:00 - 11:30 amTXT-110 Rebbetzin Chani Lipskar Chassidic Discourses (Men & Women)11:30 - 12:30 pmPHL-320 PHL-501 Rabbi Sholom D. Lipskar or Rabbi Zalman LipskarTanya Class - English 1:15 - 3:00 pmPHL-120 Mrs. Vivian Perez198 Park Drive, Bal Harbour VillageSpanish Kolel - Chassidus 8:00 - 10:00 pmPHL-301 Rabbi Shlomo Haltzband - (Men only)

Parsha (Men & Women)11:15 am - 12:00 pmTXT-501 Rabbi Shea Rubinstien

Senior Torah Academy (Men & Women)12:00 - 1:00 pmTXT-120 Rabbi Dov Schochet(Main Sanctuary) Book of Judges - Years 2780 -2835

Women’s Tanya Class (Spanish) 11:00 am - 12:00 pmPHL-320 Mrs. Vivian Perez Call Vivian for details - 305.213.3202

NUMERIC CODES INDICATE CYS COLLEGE COURSES

VISIT WWW.CYSCOLLEGE.ORG FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

ALL CLASSES LOCATED AT THE SHUL

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Taste ofRosh Hashanah

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Couvert $36 RSVP: www.theshul.org/tasteofRH

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