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RABBI EFREM GOLDBERGMarah D’[email protected]

RABBI PHILIP MOSKOWITZAssociate [email protected]

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August 18 • August 25, 2017 • 26 Av • 3 Elul 5777Stone Chumash Page 998

FRIDAY NIGHTPlag Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat 6:15 pmEarliest Candle Lighting 6:32 pm Early Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat 7:00 pmCandle Lighting 7:35 pmMincha/Kabbalat Shabbat 7:40 pm

SHABBAT DAYWomen's Class 5:20 pm

Inspiration from the RighteousSharona Kay

Rabbi's Class 6:20 pmThe Napoleonic Sanhedrin and

the Challenges of ChosenessRabbi Philip Moskowitz

Shabbat Mincha 7:20 pmMa’ariv/Havdalah 8:29 pm


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Pillar Society Seven years ago, Boca Raton Synagogue launched the Pillar Society for those members that wish to help our synagogue continue to offer the highest possible level of educational, religious, and social programming to our community. The Pillar Society provides a backbone to our community, and your commitment enables the Shul to provide for the needs of all our members, regardless of their ability to pay.

Boca Raton Synagogue would like to thank the families that have already committed to the 2017/2018 Pillar Society.

We appeal to you and others to become members of The Pillar Society – to be the leaders of Torah, Avodah, and Gemilut Chasadim in our community.

• Emerald Pillar $25,000• Diamond Pillar $18,000• Platinum Pillar $12,000• Gold Pillar $6,000

• Sapphire Pillar $4,000 (for Families age 70 and over)

• Silver Pillar $3,600 (for Families ages 36 and under)

q THE 2017-2018 PILLAR SOCIETY qCAMPAIGN IS NOW UNDERWAY

General Membership• Family Membership $2,000• Single Membership $1,200

To join the Pillar Society for 2016/2017 please contact Mattthew Hocherman at [email protected] or (561) 394-0394.

EMERALDLynn W. HahnLarry & Deborah Silver

DIAMONDYaakov KronfeldDr. William & Debbie Rand

PLATINUMMurray & Basheva GoldbergDr. Bernie & Melanie KaminetskyMichael & Jill RoseElaine TrachtenbergSkipper & Sari Vine

GOLDDaniel & Dr. Liora AdlerDr. Albert & Evelyn BegasLisa Kaufman BensmihenDr. Harry & Shelly BloomDonny & Dr. Freyda CohenDrs. Eli & Orlie CohenDr. Meyer & Laura CohenDr. Hillel & Chayi CohenDr. Mark & Tilda FisherDr. Ben & Cara FreedmanMichael & Barbara FrenkelSeth & Esther Entin Hensha GansbourgRabbi Efrem & Yocheved GoldbergGlen & Rosa GolishDrs. Charles & Simone GriffDr. Larry & Debra HalperinDr. Chanoch & Rachel HarowDr. Moshe & Shari HirthYanki & Lauren HofstatterDr. Mervin & Elaine Jacobs

Daniel & Susan KaskelDr. David & Sharona KayGary & Judi KrasnaPhilip & Jennifer Landau Drs. Joseph & Seema LoskoveDr. David & Reena MakoverDr. Akiva & Leorah MarcusDr. David Markowitz & Dr. Sara LevineLothar & Carlyn MayerStephen & Linda MelcerDavid & Joyce MullerDr. Daniel & Rachel RudenskyMike Senders Dr. Leor & Gabriela SkoczylasDr. Zorik & Ellen Spektor Dr. Josh & Stephanie SternTeddy & Linda StruhlDr. Jonathan & Suri WinogradDr. David & Maxine WolginMichael & Risa ZimmermanAnonymousAnonymousAnonymous

SAPPHIRERabbi Simcha & Anna FreedmanBob & Penny PearlmanGeorge & Stephanie SaksRabbi Leonard & Molly Small Dr. Neal & Bonnie WeinrebAnonymous - NEW

SILVERDr. Danny & Emely AghionRick & Dr. Penina DorfmanAyal & Deena Frist Dr. Evan & Ilana LandauDrs. Elan & Juliana RosenblatAron & Penina SchoenfeldGil & Lysee Stein Dr. Ashi & Chava WeisstuchAnonymous


In line with our Derech Eretz Statement, we mention some examples of how we can be more sensitive toward others and create an even better community. • If you’re feeling unwell or perhaps coming down with a cold or flu, please do not come to shul. It’s not right to possible compromise the

health of members and guests.• There are many members of our Shul that are extremely sensitive and highly allergic to the smell of perfume and cologne. We strongly

encourage you not to use them, or to do so very lightly, as this can cause someone to have an asthma attack or other reaction. All of these Mensch Messages have been submitted to the office. If you have a Mensch Message you would like us to promote, please email us at [email protected]”

In the spirit of our mission “Valuing Diversity and Celebrating Unity,” we believe that a community is built on the collective engagement of individuals representing differing perspectives, whether religious, political, or social. As Boca Raton Synagogue is an environment where all of its members and visitors need to feel valued and welcomed, members are required to comport themselves in a manner which reflects mutual respect and a sense of inclusiveness. In our Synagogue, we value debate about pressing issues. This is consistent with the American democratic tradition. Our sages saw the value of arguments conducted L”Shem Shamayim,“ for the sake of heaven, believing that great minds who engage in respectful debate will arrive at better solutions. They valued and welcomed alternate views, as do we.

“Derech Eretz,” good and proper conduct, and mutually respectful dialogue are core values of the Synagogue community. These create a “safe place” for inspiration and spiritual growth, the central purpose of the Synagogue. It is a violation of Jewish law and ethics to use harsh language (vitriol) to demonize or to marginalize people with whom one may disagree. Uncivil expression reflects negatively on our Synagogue as well as on the individuals who engage in such behavior.

Boca Raton Synagogue expects its members to act and to speak with kindness and sensitivity to others. It is only in this fashion that a strong, vibrant, and harmonious community can be created and maintained. Adherence to this policy is a requirement for membership in good standing at the Boca Raton Synagogue.

BOCA RATON SYNAGOGUE DERECH ERETZ STATEMENT

DO YOU SHOP AT THE GROVE?

GIFT CARD $50

BRS is now selling gift cards for the Grove in $50 and $100 denominations. We make 10% for every dollar you spend on these gift cards. Pick up as many gift cards as you would like from the BRS office, and please make checks payable to BRS. You can even purchase with your credit card.

We would like to thank The Grove for the program they have put in place to help raise money for our Shul.

If you shop at the Grove, youcan help raise money for BRS!

You can even purchase with your credit card.


SHABBAT SCHEDULEFRIDAY NIGHT

Friday Night Live: Please invite someone to this Outreach Program 6:00 pmSephardic Plag Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat (Sephardic Beit Midrash) 6:10 pmAshkenazi Plag Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat (Social Hall) 6:15 pmEarliest Candle Lighting 6:32 pmAshkenazi Early Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat (Rand Sanctuary) 7:00 pmSephardic Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat (Sephardic Beit Midrash) 7:35 pmCandle Lighting 7:35 pmAshkenazi Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat (Social Hall) 7:40 pm

SHABBAT DAYNeitz Minyan (Sephardic Beit Midrash) 6:12 amHashkama Minyan (Social Hall) 7:30 amRuach Minyan (Berdugo Beit Midrash 104/105) 8:00 amSephardic Minyan (Sephardic Beit Midrash) 9:00 amAshkenazi Minyan (Rand Sanctuary) 9:00 am Sermon: Rabbi Philip MoskowitzShtiebel Minyan (Shtiebel Beit Midrash) 9:30 amYouth Tefillah Groups (Jacobs and Rubin Youth & Senior Center) 10:00 amSof Zman Kriat Shema 10:09 amEarly Mincha (Rand Sanctuary) 3:00 pmWomen's Class 5:20 pm

Inspiration from the RighteousSharona Kay

Rabbi's Class 6:20 pmThe Napoleonic Sanhedrin and the Challenges of Choseness

Rabbi Philip MoskowitzSephardic Mincha (Sephardic Beit Midrash) 7:15 pmAshkenazi Mincha (Rand Sanctuary) 7:20 pmDaf Yomi (Berdugo Beit Midrash) Between Mincha/Ma'arivSh’kiah 7:53 pmMa’ariv/Havdalah (Rand Sanctuary) 8:29 pm

SHABBAT LEARNINGTefillah Insights resumes next weekAdvanced Gemara Chabura 15 minutes after Hashkama MinyanYouth Groups (Drop-off begins at 10:00 am) 10:30 amAvos U’Banim (Social Hall) 6:20 pm

AUGUST 25 & 26 PARSHAT SHOFTIM

Friday Night Live: Please invite someone to this Outreach Program 6:00 pmSephardic Plag Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat (Sephardic Beit Midrash) 6:05 pmAshkenazi Plag Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat (Social Hall) 6:10 pmEarliest Candle Lighting 6:27 pmAshkenazi Early Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat (Rand Sanctuary) 7:00 pmSephardic Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat (Sephardic Beit Midrash) 7:25 pmCandle Lighting 7:29 pmAshkenazi Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat (Social Hall) 7:30 pmMa’ariv/Havdalah (Shabbat) (Rand Sanctuary) 8:22 pm

DAILY MINYAN TIMES SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY

ROSH CHODESHWEDNESDAY

ROSH CHODESH THURSDAY FRIDAY

Sephardic Shacharit 6:25 amSephardic Beit Midrash

6:25 amSephardic Beit Midrash





Ashkenazi Shacharit 6:25 am Social Hall

6:15 amSocial Hall

6:05 am Social Hall

6:05 am Social Hall

6:15 amSocial Hall

6:25 am Social Hall

Ashkenazi Shacharit 7:00 amSocial Hall

7:00 amSocial Hall

7:00 amRand Sanctuary

7:00 am Rand Sanctuary

7:00 amSocial Hall

7:00 amSocial Hall


7:45 am Social Hall

7:45 am Social Hall

7:45 am Social Hall

7:45 am Social Hall

7:45 amSocial Hall

Sephardic Shacharit


8:30 am Social Hall



8:30 am Social Hall

8:30 am Social Hall


Early Ashkenazi Mincha

2:00 pm Senders Library

Sephardic Mincha/Ma’ariv 7:30 pmSephardic Beit Midrash

7:30 pmSephardic Beit Midrash




Ashkenazi Mincha/Ma’ariv 7:35 pmSocial Hall

7:35 pmSocial Hall

7:35 pmSocial Hall

7:35 pmSocial Hall

7:35 pmSocial Hall

Late Ashkenazi Ma’ariv 9:30 pmSenders Library

9:30 pmSenders Library




BRS WANTS TO WELCOME YOU!Have you recently moved into our community? Do you know someone moving into our community? Our Welcome Committee wants to welcome you! Please contact Orlie Cohen at [email protected] or Elana Belizon at [email protected] to find out more about our community and to be set up with a buddy family.

CHECK THE LOBBIES AND YOUR EMAIL FOR THE BRS ELUL BROCHURE


SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTSMAZAL TOV

Ari & Andrea Bernstein on their daughter, Ahava, becoming a Bat Mitzvah in Israel. AND to her proud brothers, David & Noam.Jonathan & Jill Petrover on the marriage of their daughter, Ayelet, to David Rand son of Susan & Jeffery Rand of New York. And to her proud brother Ilan. AND to proud grandparents Leo & Debbie Petrover. AND to proud Uncle Michael, Aunt Dana and the Petrover cousins. Alegrina Bensmihen on the marriage of her granddaughter, Sarah Barrocas, to Avi Warman, son of Rabbi Haim Warman and Myra Warman. Her proud parents are Karina & Elliot Cohn and Israel & Elisheva Barrocas. AND to her Uncle J.B and Bensmihen cousins.Jack & Jillian Dembowitz on the engagement of their son, Joshua, to Lindy Wisotsky in Long Island, NY. Dr. Michael & Sharona Loeffler on the birth of their first grandson. His proud parents are Mati & Elana Grauer of Manhattan, NY. AND to his great grandmother, Ruda Berkowitz.Dr. Gary & Elaine Mendelow on the birth of their grandson, Benyamin Mordechai Shlomo (Benjamin Brandt). His proud parents are Raquel & Jeffrey Rein. AND to his big sister, Jordana.Dr. Alvin & Rebecca Rosen on the birth of their first grandson, Yaakov. Proud parents are Matthew & Rachel Homiack of Falls Church, VA.

KIDDUSHFriday Night Live Kiddush sponsored by Josie Newhouse in commemoration of the Yarzheit of her beloved mother, Helene Lee Berger.Hashkama Minyan Kiddush sponsored by the Hashkama Minyan Kiddush FundSephardic Minyan Kiddush sponsored by the Sephardic Minyan Kiddush FundSeudah Shlishiet sponsored by Rabbi Simcha & Anna Freedman, Beverly Kellman, Yaakov Kronfeld, Etta-Linda Pell, Dr. Alvin & Rebecca Rosen, and Dr. Barry & Dana SchechterGuest Speakers: Sarah Haar

A CONTINUED CALL TO ACTION TO BRS MEMBERSWe would like to thank you all those that have signed up to assist us guard our gates, but we are still short in numbers.

The only way we can ensure unwanted guests don't enter our premises is by men and women from the BRS community standing with our External Security guards and checking who comes in.

We only need volunteers to commit to two 30-minute shifts once a month on Shabbat. Training is simple and includes an easy-to-follow training booklet.

Our Rabbis have all signed up as have many of our Board of Directors members. Please sign up by contacting Samy Dwek at [email protected]

SETUP YOUR RECURRING PAYMENT PLAN TODAYPlease be advised that the new fiscal year for the Shul has begun! From now through August 31, all payment plans will be divided over the remaining 11 months. If you were previously on a recurring payment plan, it does not automatically renew, a new form MUST be completed.

If you would like to set up your recurring payment plan please contact our bookkeeper, Amy at [email protected], If you would like to discuss anything pertaining to membership, contact Matthew Hocherman at [email protected].

TOMCHEI SHABBAT IS IN IMMEDIATE NEED OF SUMMER FUNDS

We thank all of you who have so graciously given to the Tomchei Shabbat throughout the year. However, our funds are depleted and we need your help to make it through the summer months. We presently have 29 families relying on our program at a cost of $12,500 a month. Every single penny that is collected for our Tomchei Shabbat Fund is given directly to our families in the program with zero overhead costs. The cost to sponsor a family for a month is $500. We ask that you consider sponsoring a family for a month, but please know that donations of any size are greatly needed at this time. The community working together will enable us to continue to provide food for our families that are struggling financially at this time with dignity.

WE ALL BENEFIT FROM THE ERUV-LET’S MAKE SURE TO SUPPORT IT

The Boca Raton Community Eruv is in desperate need of funds. Yearly membership remains at $100 per family. It is possible to sponsor the Eruv for a particular Shabbat for $360. Donations can now also be made through our website www.bocaeruv.org or by contacting Chani Salamon at (561) 392-1026 for more information. Please help, as we ALL benefit from the Eruv. The Eruv is something we all rely on and often take for granted. If you have not yet contributed, please consider doing so in order to ensure that the Eruv can be checked and maintained.

SISTERHOODThe next Sisterhood planning meeting is Monday August 28, at 8:00 pm at the home of Hinda Bramnick ,7659 Newport Terr., Thornhill Estates. Committees are forming now for for Health and Halacha Day and other programs. Our Sisterhood donated over $25k to BRS (including $22k to Tomchei Shabbat) this past year. We need your help to continue the Mitzvot. Questions? Contact Arielle Kieffer at [email protected] and (561) 289-1119 or [email protected].

NEW DAF YOMI WHATSAPP GROUPThere is a network of people who are learning Daf Yomi that shares Daf Yomi resources and ideas each day based on the Daf. If you would like to join the WhatsApp group, please contact Binyamin Muschel at [email protected]. This learning group is for a Refuah Shlayma for all Cholim in our community and in particular Baruch Tzvi ben Rivka Batya.

SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE The Shul is currently planning a robust programming calendar for the coming year. If you are interested in sponsoring a speaker or a program at the Shul, please contact Rabbi Philip Moskowitz at [email protected]. Sponsoring events and Shiurim at Shul are a meaningful way to commemorate a Yahrzeit, mark a special occasion, or promote a new business.

SEEKING BRS GREETERSWe want to greet you when you come to BRS. However, In an effort to expand our program, we are looking for additional Greeter volunteers. We're looking for friendly warm people who can help us greet during the holidays and Shabbat morning in the main Minyan. Our program has been around for a few years and we have a strong base of greeters. We have also involved middle school and high school students. If you'd like to learn more about how to be a BRS Greeter, contact Jessica Weiss and Annette Shachter at [email protected]. Co-chairs of BRS Greeter Program

PRE-ELUL RUACH MINYAN – THIS SHABBATIn anticipation of the month of Elul, a special Ruach Minyan will meet this week only at 8:00 am in Room 104/105. Please join us for davening and a derasha followed by Kiddush.

PRICE ALERT BRS CEMETERY PLOTS IN ISRAEL Boca Raton Synagogue has purchased an exclusive section at Eretz HaChaim cemetery in Israel for our members. Eretz HaChaim is located in the hills of Bet Shemesh, just 20 minutes from the airport, off the Jerusalem highway. The current cost to purchase a plot is $9,000 for members, $10,500 for a family member of a member, and $12,500 for non-members. This includes the cemetery's one-time required maintenance fee of $1,500. Funeral and burial services in Israel are currently priced at $1,850, and this option can be pre-purchased in order to guarantee this price. AS OF SEPTEMBER 1, THE PRICES WILL BE GOING UP. The new cost will be $10,500 for members, $12,000 for a family member of a member, and $14,000 for non-members. This includes the cemetery's one-time required maintenance fee of $1,500. In order to purchase a plot, a $1,000 deposit is required per plot, and the remaining balance can be paid over a maximum of 24 months. For additional information, please contact Matthew Hocherman at [email protected].


LIFE CYCLE

REFUAH SHLAYMAHFor members of BRS Community.

For all other Refuah Shlaymah needs, please call Linda at (561) 394-0394

Moshe Applebaum Moshe Zvi ben Rochel LeahYosef Chaim ben FaigaMerv Jacobs Meir ben SarahStuart Silverman Yeshaya Moshe ben Nacha SarahMarcus Witztum Mordechai ben MalkaChayim ben RashiChaim ben RachelZev ben Levi HaLeviYisroel Moshe ben YochevedArieh Leib ben Baila RochelIsaac Shaya ben Taliya LevanaRabbi Dr. Brian Galbut Baruch Tzvi ben Rivka BatyaYoel ben Etel Tzivia___________________________Helen Ijac Alta Haita bat DevorahJoan Noven Rochel Tova bat Malka

WEEK AT A GLANCEBIRTHDAYS

Binyamin Muschel Avi Rosman Asher Pinkis

YAHRZEITSAri Blumofe in memory of his father David Blumofe, 26 AvStephanie Saks in memory of her father Philip Pines, 26 AvGary Krasna in memory of his grandfather Selig Krasna, 27 Av Dr. Avram Cooperman in memory of his father Philip Cooperman, 27 Av Selma Bonchek in memory of her brother Morton Goldberger, 27 Av Elaine Trachtenberg in memory of her mother Anna Fund, 28 Av Andrea Lieberman in memory of her grandmother Anna Fund, 28 Av Mitchell Shadowitz in memory of his father Norman Shadowitz, 28 Av Irwin Tannenbaum in memory of his grandfather Louis Slotapolsky, 28 AvBeverly Kellman in memory of her father Henry George Abrahams, 28 Av Riwella Bruk in memory of her mother Frieda Frank, 28 Av Dr. Neil Shachter in memory of his father Leon Shachter, 28 Av Dr. Barry Schechter in memory of his mother Matla Dobra Schechter, 28 Av Steve Lowenkron in memory of his father Herbert Lowenkron, 28 Av Melanie Hurwitz in memory of her father Michael Moritz, 29 Av Dr. Alvin Rosen in memory of his mother Sylvia Rosen, 29 Av Janet Zwiebel in memory of her father-in-law Leon Zwiebel, 29 Av Arnold Hordish in memory of his mother Ann Hordish, 29 Av Sari Halpern in memory of her mother Beverly M Rivkin, 30 Av Alice Struhl in memory of her father-in-law Teddy Struhl, 30 Av Betty Goldberg in memory of her father Leo Weingarten, 30 Av Sydelle Tannenbaum in memory of her grandfather Samuel Gruber, 1 ElulDr. Norman Wald in memory of his father Samuel Joseph Wald, 1 Elul Leo Petrover in memory of his mother Bella Oppenheimer Petrover, 1 Elul Selma Bonchek in memory of her father Hugo Goldberger, 1 Elul Yaakov Kronfeld in memory of his sister Paula J Jordan, 2 Elul Dr. Saul Kahn in memory of his grandmother Sima Heiman, 2 Elul Dr. Francine Rubinstein in memory of her grandfather Joseph Young, 2 Elul Rabbi Simcha Freedman in memory of his mother Yetta Herman, 3 Elul Richard Gordon in memory of her mother Eva Gordon, 3 Elul Elizabeth Erlich in memory of his brother James Coplan 3 ElulDr. Stuart Rubin in memory of his grandfather Moe Porwick, 3 Elul Ellen Spektor in memory of her father Aaron Altsman, 3 Elul Ed Vernikoff in memory of his father Morris Vernikoff, 3 Elul

ANNIVERSARY Andrea & Alan Lieberman Binyamin & Shani Muschel

Ariella Berman Ariella Sarah bat Elisheva MalkaChana Guta bat RochelNoa Maya Carmel Noa Maya bat Devora RachelJacquie Padow Ya’akova Chava Rus bat Beyla Or Ester bat Dina RivkaWendy Wasserstrom Zehava bat ChayaEden Malka bat RavitSara Leah bat Maya ElanitJean Cohen Eta Chaya bat RachelChaya Yocheved Alexandra bat Chaviva TovaYocheved bat Alta Sura LeahRuth Malinowitz Rivka bat FreidaEsther bat DobaBeverly Kellman Baila Rus bat Sara

DAILY (Sunday - Friday)• DAF YOMI with Rabbi Ben Sugerman at 7:00 am in Rooms 211/212• MISHNA BERURA YOMI (Sunday- Friday) 15 minutes before Mincha• NIGHT BEIT MIDRASH (Sunday - Thursday)

community learning in the Senders Library at 8:00 pm• NIGHT TIME DAF YOMI (Sunday - Thursday) with BRS Rabbinate at 8:40 pm in Rooms 104/105

TUESDAY• PARSHA CLASS with Rabbi Philip Moskowitz at 9:30 am in the Rand Sanctuary

WEDNESDAY• CUP OF JOE & KNOW with Rabbi Philip Moskowitz at 8:15 am in the Social Hall• LIVING WITH EMUNAH

with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg is on summer recess • IN-DEPTH STUDY OF BOOK OF SAMUEL II

with Malka Morris at 9:30 am in the Board Room• MEN'S AFTERNOON KOLLEL at 3:00 pm will not take place this week• MUSSAR/JEWISH SPIRITUALITY CLASS

with Anne Shoshana Deakter at 7:30 pm at her home, 7666 Cypress Crescent in Montoya Estates.

THURSDAY• MINI AMUD SHIURIM

8:45 - 9:30 pm in the Senders Library • MINI IYUN CHABURA

9:45 - 10:00 pm in the Senders Library with Chulent

SECURITY TIPSIn the interests of everyone's safety, please do not speed in the parking lot. If you see something, say something. Do not ignore suspicious articles or activity. Notify the BRS security team immediately.

BRS AUXILIARIES, ETC.

BIKUR CHOLIM Bikur Cholim of SPBC, a not-for-profit highly respected established volunteer organization specializing in pastoral and spiritual care for patients and their families, is recruiting to enhance its leadership division. Experienced positions needed are: Website Master, Publicist, Accountant or Bookkeeper. (Must be familiar with Quicken).

Contact Stan Smith at [email protected].

ROSH CHODESH ELULWill be observed this Tuesday & Wednesday, August 22 & 23.

TEHILLIM CIRCLEMonday night, August 21, Rosh Chodesh Elul, please rotate to the next 3 Psalms.


SOCIAL ACTIONFrom Unity Coalition for Israel (UCI): Two U.S.-Israeli industrial teams working on jointly funded missile defense programs are ramping up production of three distinct interceptors that collectively defend against an entire spectrum of threats, from short-range rockets to Iran’s most advanced, medium-range ballistic missiles.Intercepting missiles for all three heavily U.S.-funded missile defense programs — Arrow-3, David’s Sling and Iron Dome — are being built in large part in the United States through a network of prime partners, subcontractors and suppliers that extend across more than 30 of the 50 U.S. states.

“In accordance with congressional mandates and our government-to-government agreements, each one of these [intercepting systems] is being produced at least 50 percent in the United States,” Moshe Patel, director of the Defense Ministry’s Israel Missile Defense Organization, told Defense News.

“It’s not just prime contractors, but a vast network of subcontractors spread out over a large part of the United States of America,” Patel said.According to Patel, U.S.-based work on all three interceptor programs is transitioning from low-rate initial production, or LRIP, to full-rate production. “We’re in the final phases of LRIP for all these systems; and we’re very proud of the amazing cooperation at both the government-to-government and industry-to-industry levels,” Patel said.

ISRAEL UPDATE

COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS

PARENTS AND GRANDPARENTS OF IDF SOLDIERS Please have in mind children and grandchildren of members of our community currently serving in the IDF: Amiel Abir, Avishai Augenbraun, Noam Bar Yakov, Adam Barel, Judah Baum, Shani Ben Zikry, Raz Ben-Zikry, Shayna Bender, David Borenstein, Maya Borzak, Rotem Bronfman, Jonathan Cohen, Stav Gare, Zoe Gladstone, Reuben Gladstone, Aviad Halfon, Ron Hirschhorn, Rafael Nissim ben Moshe Israel, Avi Kahn, Menachem Kaplan,

Shabtai Kaplan, Asher Kaplan, Seth Weiss Razi Katz, Hannah Katz, Mikki Kowal, Ami Lieder, Daniel Louis, Noam Lowenstern, Albert Lupin, Judah Makover, Dani Matilsky, Shuli Mayer, Daniel Miller, Charlie Pollack, Liel Reinfeld, Eitan Yitzchak ben Etel Rochel, Kevin Schechter, Elad Shachar, Sarina Solomon, Akiva

Strauss, Yehoshua Strauss, Dean Tansman, Amir Tsarfati, Joshua Weiss, Noah Weiss, Gavriella Wolff, and Eitan Wolfson. If you have children or grandchildren currently serving in the IDF, please let us know their names so we can include them. Please have in mind our missing-in-action Israeli Soldiers.

ROBERT ALAN “BOB” LEVINSONIs an American private investigator and retired DEA and CIA agent. He was taken hostage on March 9, 2007 when visiting Iran’s Kish Island and is currently the longest held hostage in American history.

PLEASE KEEP IN YOUR PRAYERS

ISRAEL DEFENSE FORCES (IDF)

AVRAHAM BEN AGERNISH Avera (Avraham) Mengitsu is an Israeli civilian with a history of severe depression and mental illness. He crossed into Gaza in September 2014. Hamas has recently admitted that they are holding him captive but there is no additional information on his condition.

THE MASHGIACH TRAINING COURSE HAS BEEN RESCHEDULEDPlease make note of the new dates The ORB and Kosher Miami are holding a joint Mashgiach Training Course from Sunday, August 20 through Friday, September 1. For additional information, contact Rabbi Moshe Berger at [email protected] or text 518-339-4626. Certain age and other requirements may apply.


SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY שבתAugust 18 26 אב August 19 27 אב

ראה6:35am Ha-Netz Shaharit6:10pm First Minhah6:33pm Earliest Candle Lighting7:35pm Minhah / Arvit7:36pm Latest Candle Lighting8:08pm Earliest Shema

6:12am Ha-Netz Shaharit8:40am Hilkhot Shabbat Shiur9:00am Main Minyan5:25pm Women’s Class6:25pm Rabbi’s Class7:20pm Minhah8:29pm Arvit/Havdalah9:05pm Rabbenu Tam

August 20 28 אב August 21 29 אב August 22 30 אב August 23 1 אלול August 24 2 אלול August 25 3 אלול August 26 4 אלול

ראש חדש אלול ראש חדש אלול שופטים6:36am Ha-Netz Shaharit8:00am Shaharit7:30pm Minhah / Arvit8:06pm Earliest Shema

6:36am Ha-Netz Shaharit7:30pm Minhah / Arvit8:05pm Earliest Shema



5:30am Selihot6:38am Ha-Netz Shaharit6:30am Selihot (Berdugo BM)7:15am Shaharit (Berdugo BM)7:30pm Minhah / Arvit8:02pm Earliest Shema

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שבת פרשת ראהShabbat Parshat Re’eh

When the Torah prohibits inflicting self injury as a form of mourning, it introduces the prohibition with the phrase, בנים אתם לה' אלוקיכם – “You are children to Hashem, your God.” Rashi explains that since we are meant to be a reflection of Hashem in this world, we are to conduct ourselves in a manner that evokes a sense of respect and honor for Hashem – אתם ראויים להיות נאים.Maharal explains that Rashi is hinting to a deeper idea as well. He explains that since Hashem is ‘one’ – He traits are not exclusively those of din (judgment) but also include rahamim (mercy). If He only represented din, then all merciful acts and would seemingly stem from another source and would contradict his divine unity. He explains that when a person inflicts bodily injury upon himself after the loss of a relative, he is effectively stating that din is all that exists in this world and he therefore is destroying part of his body to reflect this harsh reality where no mercy or positive divine emanations have relevance. Such a practice is inherently denying Hashem’s unity and control over all aspects of nature and history.Sometimes we tend to think of religion and Hashem’s interest in us merely as relating to our souls and our more spiritual aspirations and actions. Maharal is reminding us that are actions, even those that appear quite mundane and ‘this worldly’ can have cosmic consequences. It’s true in the opposite, positive direction as well. When we perform mitzvot, we are reaffirming Hashem’s hashgahah (providence) and interest in us.

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