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Young Israel of Bal Harbour
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SHMOOZE NEWS – Parshas Vayakhel-Pikudei March 14, 2015
Rabbi Moshe Gruenstein
President Aaron Weinberg
Shabbos Mevarchim Chodesh Nissan
Parshas Parah
‫ראו קרא ה” בשם בצלאל בן אורי בן חור‬
“See that G-d has called by name Betzalel the son of Uri the
son of Chur.” Shmos 35:30
Da’as Z’keinim explains that Moshe originally presumed
that he himself would build the Tabernacle. However, G-d
told Moshe Rabbeinu, no, Betzalel is more worthy of this
task, for Betzalel’s grandfather Chur was killed when he
tried to stop the Jewish people from making the golden calf.
Therefore, it is fitting that the Mishkan (which was an
atonement for the sin of the golden calf) be built by Chur’s
grandson. The question arises: isn’t it counter intuitive to
have Betzalel involved in building this Tabernacle which
had to be an atonement for the entire Jewish nation?
Would not Betzalel harbor some ill will against large
segments of the Jewish people for being responsible for his
grandfather’s death? Wouldn’t these feelings interfere with
his ability to have the purest intentions when building the
Mishkan? Nevertheless, the Midrash tells us that the
Mishkan was never destroyed because it was so Holy, built
without any impure motives. How was that possible? The
answer is that Betzalel, with super human effort, overcame
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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.
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his feelings of revenge against the Jewish people for what they did to his grandfather. In
fact, it was this ability to rise above his personal feelings, and instead of animosity to feel
love for his people, that made him the perfect choice to build the Mishkan. We often feel
that our emotions control us -- in actuality, we can master our emotions, and we do have
the innate ability to rise above our negative feelings and create a sense of peace and
harmony within ourselves and with those around us. Of course, it’s not easy, but true
strength in life is conquering ourselves, not others.
(Sefer- Mussar Hatorah Rebbi Umori Hagoan Rav Henach Leibowitz Z”L)
Wishing you an inspirational Shabbos.
Rabbi Moshe Gruenstein
Th 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.
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Upcoming Classes and Events
 Table Talk is in hiatus this Shabbos.
 Ladies Tehilim group will meet Monday 10:30 AM at the Young Israel.
 Dr. Abramson's Lectures Wednesday 8:00PM at Young Israel. Topic: Vladimir (Ze'ev)
Jabotinsky, an important right-wing Zionist activist of the early 20th century.
 Lunch & Learn Monday March 9, 11:30AM at Young Israel. Light lunch will be served.
 Men's Beis Midrash Program: Every Thursday evening, 7:45 - 8:45PM, this is an
opportunity to study one on one with a young Talmudic Scholar from Talmudic University.
Please contact the Rabbi or Aaron Attias to arrange for a study partner. Cholent and Kugel
will be served.
Congregational Family and Shul News
 Kiddush is co- sponsored: by Janet & Shalom Spitz in honor of the birth of their newest
grandchildren, Keren Yaffa Setton and Nissim Dweck -- Mazel Tov; and by Penny Harris in
celebration of the 78th Birthday of her loving husband, Stuart; and by Joni & George White,
commemorating the yahrtzeit of George's father, Jerry White z”l.
 Seuda Shlishit is sponsored by Susan & Mark Wainberg, commemorating the yahrtzeit of
Susan's beloved brother, Henry Hubschman z”l (Chaim ben Moshe z”l) and Mark's beloved
mother, Fay Wainberg z”l (Faiga bat Mordecai z”l).
 Mazel Tov and much nachas to the Ratzker family on the Bat Mitzvahs of Sophia Ratzker,
daughter of Drorit and Michael, and Tommi Ratzker, daughter of Malkie and Paul.
 Mazel Tov and much nachas to the Abramson and Packer families on: Alexander
Abramson completing the Jerusalem Marathon, raising funds for "Crossroads Jerusalem;
Paul Packer and daughter Rachel completing the Jerusalem Marathon.
Building Fund News
Our deep thanks and gratitude, and yasher koach to the following families for their gracious
and generous donations to our New Building fund:
 Amy & Jack Benishai for their generous donation of $18,000.
 Iris & Reuven Herssein for their generous donation of $76,000.
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
 Any parents who would like to have their sons lead Anim Zemiros or finish the davening
after Mussaf, please speak to Rabbi Fried.
 Tickets youth received for their wonderful participation can be turned in for great prizes again!
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If you are interested in sponsoring
Kiddush or Seuda Shlishis
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