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Young Israel of Bal Harbour
9592 Harding Ave. 2nd floor, Surfside, Fl 33154
http://www.yicbh.org
SHMOOZE NEWS – Chag Sameach, October 3 - 6, 2015
Rabbi Moshe Gruenstein
President Aaron Weinberg
Shmini Atzeret & Simchat Torah
Shabbos
Candle Lighting
6:48PM
Mincha/Kabbalas
Shabbos
Daf Yomi
8:00AM
Talmud Sotah
8:15AM
Shacharis
9:00AM
Shiur
5:50PM
Mincha
6:35PM
Havdalah
7:50PM
6:50PM
Weekday
Please see Yom Tov Schedule
on the back page
Shacharis
Wed - Fri
7:00AM
Mincha
Wed, Thurs
6:45 PM
The weekly Shmooze News is dedicated by:
Jack and Susan Gluck in memory of Milton & Edith Gluck z"l and Nicholas Brecher z”l;
Stuart Harris in honor of Penny Harris; and
Aaron and Susan Weinberg in memory of Jack & Helen Weinberg z"l
and Morris & Nellie Fischer z"l.
Young Israel of Bal Harbour
Shmooze News
Chag Sameach, October 3 - 6, 2015
On Simchas Torah we conclude the annual reading of the Torah and then begin again
with Bereishis. There is no break in Torah. Torah is like a circle -- there is no
beginning and there is no end. Torah is the wisdom of G-d Almighty himself. The
uninterrupted continuity of Torah also means that there can be no part of life that is
separated from Torah. We observe Torah not only when we study it and perform its
Mitzvos, but also when we eat, sleep, engage in commerce or in any other activity.
Torah is the heart of a Jew and is the heart of Judaism. Without it we would have
ceased being the Jewish nation a long time ago. The last letter in the Torah is Lamed.
The first letter in the Torah is Beis. These two letters form the word Lev (heart) to
teach us that Torah is our heart, both collectively and individually. The heart is
indispensable to life as it distributes the life giving liquid called blood throughout the
body. So too, Torah distributes the spiritual nourishment that enables us to be
spiritual beings and "Godly people" rather than simple homo sapiens, hominoids with
some intellect. It is living a life of Torah that gives us the distinction and dignity of
being human. Our sages tell us that G-d says "I created the Yetzer Hora (evil
inclination) and Torah study is its only antidote". Therefore, as we conclude the
glorious Yom Tov with Simchas Torah, where we dance, sing and show great honor
to the Torah, let us remember that the greatest honor we can bestow upon the Torah
is to study it; and by delving into the living, breathing word of G-d himself we forge
that unique and special relationship with him which allows us to be the recipients of
his manifold blessings. May this coming year bring with it a new, energized
commitment to Torah study and may it be a year where G-d's blessings shine upon
the Jewish people. A year that we merit the ultimate blessing of the redemption and
the coming of Mashiach, may he come speedily in our days.
Wishing all of you an inspiring Shabbos and a Chag Sameach!
Rabbi Moshe Gruenstein
Yom Tov in our Current Facility
We are still working to resolve issues with the Town of Surfside that prevent us from
entering our new building. We will therefore be having Succos/Shmini Atzeres/Simchas
Torah services in our current facility, with our shul succah outside the back entrance of Cine
Citta (as last year). Kiddushim, through Shmini Atzeres, will be held there, and everyone is
welcome to use the succah for personal meals.
Our Building Committee is working continuously and diligently to resolve the remaining
issues, and we will keep our YI community updated on a regular basis. Thank you for your
support and patience.
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Young Israel of Bal Harbour
Shmooze News
Chag Sameach, October 3 - 6, 2015
Upcoming Classes and Events
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Table Talk will be held at the front of the Sanctuary immediately following Kiddush on Shabbos.
Ladies Tehilim group will meet Monday 10:30 AM at the Young Israel.
Congregational Family and Shul News
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This week’s Kiddush is sponsored by Michael & Judy Levine, commemorating the yahrtzeit of Judy's
father, Cantor David Jacob z"l. .
Our Thanks to Jonathan Gerzsberg for his generous donation to cover the cost of our beautiful Succah.
Yasher koach to Sheldon Lisbon for all his succah-related coordination efforts.
Mazel tov to Riki and Justin Hirmes on the birth of a baby girl, and mazel tov to proud grandparents
Alan and Fran Hirmes, and to proud great-grandparents Eli and Greta Hirmes. May the entire Hirmes
family have much nachas always.
Building Fund News
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As a reminder, permanent seats in our new building are available for purchase. For those of you that are
interested, please contact our shul office.
Youth Program News and Upcoming Events
Youth program activities are planned during Succos -- please check our shul bulletin board for details.
Special thanks to the following families for donating to, and participating in, the
Succos kiddushim club! Yasher koach to Stuart Harris for all his coordination efforts in
ensuring that this wonderful YI tradition is sustained!
Aaron & Tammy Attias
Joseph Barrington
Ann Bicky
Jack & Amy Benishai
Jack & Shelley Benveniste
Ronald &
Martin
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GoldaBenveniste
Jacobs
Rabbi Aryeh & Chani Citron
Meir & Batya Cosiol
Daniel & Jessica Courtney
Max & Ginette Dekelbaum
John & Yael Delgado
Craig Edelstein
Baruch & Yonit Duchman
Simpson & Devora Gardyn
Jonathan Gerszberg
Elliott & Deborah Gibber
Jeffrey & Lilian Glick
Jack & Susan Gluck
Jerry & Ann Gontownik
Stuart & Penny Harris
David & Rachel Herman
Martin & Golda Jacobs
Sheldon & Miriam Lisbon
Morris & Sandra Kaplan
Fortuna & Harry Mamane
Amy & Ilan Mosery
Stephen & Sharon Opert
Jared & Tami Plitt
Jeff & Stefanie Ratzker
Menno & Helen Ratzker
Steven & Joyce Robinson
Jennifer & Erik Schetina
Shopsie Schraga
David & Stephanie Schwartz
Joseph & Bianca Senker
Edward & Rochelle Senker
Dov & Tracy Spitz
Steinmetz Family
Suzanne Steinmetz
Jacks & Ianna Sterenfeld
Sussman Family
Aaron & Susan Weinberg
Jeff & Cathy Weiss
George & Joni White
Daniel & Miriam Wiener
Nick & Tzippi Wigoda
If you are interested in sponsoring Kiddush or Seuda Shlishis
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please contact Stuart Harris
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Young Israel of Bal Harbour
Shmooze News
Chag Sameach, October 3 - 6, 2015
YOUNG ISRAEL OF BAL HARBOUR Oct SCHEDULE
Phone: 305-866-0203 E-Mail [email protected]
EVERY SHABBOS MORNING - TALMUD SHIUR 8:15AM
Shabbos
‫סוכות‬
Koheles
October
2-3
Candle
lighting
6:48
Mincha
6:50
Shacharis
9:00
10:11
Shiur
5:50
Mincha
6:35
Havdalah
7:50
Shabbos
‫סוכות‬
Koheles
October
2-3
Candle
lighting
6:48
Mincha
6:50
Shacharis
9:00
10:11
Shiur
5:50
Mincha
6:35
Havdalah
7:50
Hoshana
Raba
Sun
Oct 4
Shacharis
7:30
Candle
Lighting
6:46
Mincha
6:50
‫שמיני‬
‫עצרת‬
Mon
Oct 5
Shacharis
9:00
Yizkor
Approx
10:30
Candle
Lighting not
before
7:48
Hakafos
Approx
8:00
‫שמחת‬
‫תורה‬
Tue
Oct 6
Shacharis
9:00
Followed
by
Hakafos
Mincha
6:50
‫בראשית‬
‫מברכים‬
‫חודש חשון‬
Tue-Wed
Oct 9-10
Tishrei
26-27
Candle
Lighting
6:41
Mincha
6:50
Shiur between
Mincha/Maariv
Shiur between
Mincha/Maariv
Havdalah
7:47
No fire or
Spices
Mincha
Shacharis
Erev
Mincha
9:00
Shabbos
6:30
10:12
6:45
Havdalah
7:43
DON'T FORGET TO CALL THE ERUV HOTLINE BEFORE SHABBOS! 305-866-ERUV
Important Note: Effective Immediately, please use the following new e-mail addresses to contact the Rabbi, Office,
Youth Director, and Gabbaim, respectively:
[email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; gabbai @yicbh.org
Please submit all insertions for the Shmooze News to [email protected]
by Noon Thursday
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