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MENORAH'S DAILY MINYAN

 IN-PERSON Friday: 6:00pm | Saturday: 10:00am | Sunday: 8:45am | Weekdays: 8:00am 

ON ZOOM Friday: 8:00am | Sunday: 8:45am / 6:00pm | Monday-Thursday: 8:00am / 6:00pm  Join Our Minyan on Zoom by clicking here

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Parashah Ki Tavo

20 Elul 5785  •  13 September 2025 
General Overview 

Hebrew/English Linear Translations  •  Text with Rashi's Commentary

Sanctuary Flowers & Kiddush Are Sponsored By
Bonnie Segal
in honor of her son 
Morrie Bejar’s Bar Mitzvah, 
with love from his brother David 

Mazal Tov Morrie Bejar!

Morrie is a curious, creative, and unmistakably one-of-a-kind 8th grader at Miami Country Day School and a proud graduate of Lehrman Community Day School. He’s known for his kindness, compassion, generous spirit, and his infectious, quirky sense of humor. Morrie is a devoted son, an incredible brother, nephew, cousin and a fiercely loyal friend.
He’s passionate about cooking — especially dishes loaded with garlic! He’s a music lover across all genres, and when

he’s not in the kitchen, or jamming out, you’ll find him jet-skiing or cruising around town on his e-bike. Morrie also brings an entrepreneurial spark to everything he does — whether he’s selling pickles, flipping items on OfferUp, or biking around the neighborhood offering car washes. He’s been a builder since day one: from designing cardboard boats that floated across our pool to building a full-scale poker table in woodshop this summer. He also treasures his summers at Camp Taconic, which he calls his second home and one of his favorite places on earth.
For his mitzvah project, Morrie chose to honor the memory of his father, Sam ז"ל, by living the values his dad embodied daily: compassion, empathy, and the importance of showing up for others. Morrie began volunteering at the Kosher Food Bank at just four years old, alongside his best friend, and continues to give back in his father’s zechut (honor). Whether he’s fixing something around the house or helping someone in need, Morrie carries Sam’s ז"ל spirit with him — with pride, with love, and with a deep sense of purpose. 
As we mark this milestone, we know Sam ז"ל is watching over Morrie — beaming with pride and cheering him on every step of the way. His presence is felt in everything Morrie does and in the extraordinary young man he’s becoming. 
We also deeply miss Morrie’s grandparents — Sandra Segal ז"ל, David Segal ז"ל, Reina Bejar ז"ל , and Moises Bejar ז"ל — whose love, wisdom, and legacy continue to shape our family. They would be overflowing with pride to see Morrie standing tall today. 
Finally, we’re incredibly grateful to the friends and family who have traveled from near and far — Montreal, Toronto, New York, New Jersey, California, Maryland, and Washington, DC — to celebrate this special moment. Your presence means the world to us. 
Morrie is excited and truly grateful to celebrate his Bar Mitzvah surrounded by the  community that has helped shape who he is today — and to do so with Sam ז"ל forever in his heart, shaping the person he’s becoming. 

Share your simchas with your Menorah Family! 

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FRIDAY, SEP 12

6:00 pm – Kabbalat Shabbat Services (in-person only)

7:10 pm – Shabbat Candle Lighting

SATURDAY, SEP 13 :: Slichot Night with Judge Altman

10:00 am – Shabbat Morning Service
10:00 am – Shabbat Kids Program (Olemberg Hall's Mommy & Me Room)

8:03 pm – Shabbat Ends

SUNDAY, SEP 14

Morning Minyan Is Sponsored By Esther Francis Behar & Adam Chale  

in honor of their 17th anniversary and Rabbi Pearlson

8:45 am – Minyan Services (also in-person)
6:00 pm – Mincha/Ma’ariv 

MONDAY, SEP 15

Minyan Breakfast Is Sponsored By Marta Olchyk
remembering beloved mother, Chana Kozolchyk ז"ל and Leja Kozolchyk ז"ל
8:00 am – Minyan Services (also in-person)
6:00 pm – Minyan Services 

No Pirkei Avot class this week

TUESDAY, SEP 16

8:00 am – Minyan Services (also in-person)
6:00 pm – Minyan Services 

Rabbi's Challenge on hiatus until after Simchat Torah

WEDNESDAY, SEP 17

Minyan Breakfast Is Sponsored By The Mitrani-Buchman Family
remembering Elias Mitrani ז"ל on his shloshim
8:00 am – Minyan Services (also in-person)
Rabbi's Lunch & Learn on hiatus until after Simchat Torah
6:00 pm – Minyan Services 

THURSDAY, SEP 18

Minyan Breakfast Is Sponsored By David & Jenny Eisenstadt
remembering beloved mother Helen Eisenstadt ז"ל on her yahrzeit

8:00 am – Minyan Services (also in-person)
6:00 pm – Minyan Services 
7:00 pm – ISHA Bible Study w/ Ahuva Retter Franco

FRIDAY, SEP 19

8:00 am – Minyan Services (also in-person)
6:00 pm – Kabbalat Shabbat Services (in-person only)

THIS SATURDAY NIGHT

Bonnie Segal in honor of the bar mitzvah of her son, Morrie Bejar! 

Marta Olchyk in honor of the birth of a great-grandchild, Marla Kelly Olchyk, daughter of Ross & Haley Olchyk! Mazal Tov to grandparents, Sammy & Debbie Olchyk!

WE THE NATION OF ISRAEL MOURN OUR BRETHREN
Our prayers are with the families of the soldiers and/or civilians killed as Israel continues Operation Iron Sword. (Partial Source: Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs)

No new names were release by the time of publishing.

Shabbat Candle Lighting • Friday 29 August 2025 • 7:25 pm 
Shabbat End • Saturday 30 August 2025 • 8:16 pm 

MENORAH'S DAILY MINYAN

 IN-PERSON Friday: 6:00pm | Saturday: 10:00am | Sunday: 8:45am | Weekdays: 8:00am 

ON ZOOM Friday: 8:00am | Sunday: 8:45am / 6:00pm | Monday-Thursday: 8:00am / 6:00pm  Join Our Minyan on Zoom by clicking here

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Parashah Shoftim

6 Elul 5785  •  30 August 2025 
General Overview 

Hebrew/English Linear Translations  •  Text with Rashi's Commentary

Sanctuary Flowers Sponsored By

Mitchell & Gilda Howell
remembering their beloved father and grandfather
Mijel Brazlavsky z'l

Share your simchas with your Menorah Family! 
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Celebrate a special occasion or remember a loved one by becoming a sponsor!

Unless stated, classes/services will be held on Zoom, using this link.
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Meeting ID: 649 646 6938 / Passcode: 62075

FRIDAY, AUG 29

6:00 pm – Kabbalat Shabbat Services (in-person only)

7:25 pm – Shabbat Candle Lighting

SATURDAY, AUG 30

10:00 am – Shabbat Morning Service
10:00 am – Shabbat Kids Program (Olemberg Hall's Mommy & Me Room)

8:16 pm – Shabbat Ends

SUNDAY, AUG 31

Minyan Breakfast & Morning Minyan Are Sponsored By Ken Nahman, and Estee & Dr. Dan Mazor and Family remembering beloved father, Isaac Nahman ז"ל

8:45 am – Minyan Services (also in-person)
6:00 pm – Mincha/Ma’ariv (Chapel) 

MONDAY, SEP 1 :: Happy Labor Day!

Minyan Breakfast Is Sponsored By Gilbert Squires

remembering beloved friend, Elias Mitrani ז"ל

8:00 am – Minyan Services (also in-person)
6:00 pm – Minyan Services 

No Pirkei Avot Class due to holiday

TUESDAY, SEP 2

Minyan Breakfast Is Sponsored By The Buchman & Mitrani Families 

remembering Arielle Mazi Buchman ז"ל on her shloshim 

8:00 am – Minyan Services (also in-person)
6:00 pm – Minyan Services 

7:00 pm – Rabbi's Challenge, class w/ Rabbi Pearlson

WEDNESDAY, SEP 3

8:00 am – Minyan Services (also in-person)
12:00 pm – Lunch & Learn, class w/ Rabbi Pearlson
6:00 pm – Minyan Services 

THURSDAY, SEP 4
Minyan Breakfast Is Sponsored By Gilbert Squires

remembering beloved friend, Elias Mitrani ז"ל

8:00 am – Minyan Services (also in-person)
6:00 pm – Minyan Services 
7:00 pm – ISHA Bible Study w/ Ahuva Retter Franco

FRIDAY, SEP 5

Minyan Breakfast Is Sponsored By Naum Lusky

remembering beloved wife, Maria Lusky ז"ל

8:00 am – Minyan Services (also in-person)
6:00 pm – Kabbalat Shabbat Services (in-person only)

POSTPONED
Young Family Minyan w/ R' Josh & Chavi on September 6
Stay tuned for new date. 

Benny & Juliette Klepach and Jaime & Raquel Gilinski in honor of the birth of granddaughter, Giselle Sienna! Mazal Tov to parents Josh & Celine Gilinski and big brother Zev! 

Zenaida Habif and Becky Zarco, in honor of the birth of great-grandson, Oren Raphael, son of Rob & Marissa Hoffman, and little brother of Isaac and Elias! Mazal Tov to grandparents, Jeffrey & Marsha Gilbert, Robert Zarco and Richard & Ilisa Hoffman! 

Franck & Agnes Cohen and Leon & Donna Rose in honor of the wedding of their daughter, Lena, to Sam Rose! 

WE THE NATION OF ISRAEL MOURN OUR BRETHREN
Our prayers are with the families of the soldiers and/or civilians killed as Israel continues Operation Iron Sword. (Partial Source: Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs)

Hostages Body Recovered:
The IDF announced that they have recovered body of hostage Ilan Weiss (56 | Kibbutz Be'eri),  from Gaza during a military operation. He was the deputy commander of the kibbutz’ emergency response team and was murdered / abducted to Gaza on October 7.

His wife, Shiri, and daughter, Noga, were also taken captive by Hamas but released after 50 days, (November 2023), during the first week-long cease-fire. He is survived by his wife and three daughters, Meital, Ma'ayan and Noga.

MENORAH'S DAILY MINYAN

 IN-PERSON Friday: 6:00pm | Saturday: 10:00am | Sunday: 8:45am | Weekdays: 8:00am 

ON ZOOM Friday: 8:00am | Sunday: 8:45am / 6:00pm | Monday-Thursday: 8:00am / 6:00pm  Join Our Minyan on Zoom by clicking here

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Parashah Re'eh

29 Av 5785  •  23 August 2025 
General Overview 

Hebrew/English Linear Translations  •  Text with Rashi's Commentary

Kiddush Is Sponsored By

THE BUCK FAMILY

remembering their beloved mother Lee Buck z'l

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Unless stated, classes/services will be held on Zoom, using this link.
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Meeting ID: 649 646 6938 / Passcode: 62075

Thursday, August 21 & Sunday, August 24

Minyan Breakfast Is Sponsored

Remembering beloved husband, father and grandfather, Elias Mitrani ז"ל

Ahuva & Isaac Franco
Miriam Bimblich & George Minski
Male & Fabio Nick
Stacy Nerenstone & Mort Weinstein
Lee & Eric Solomon
Shirley & Jeff Lampert
Rosita Terner & Dani Papir
Rebeca Kravec
Ros Lanes
Sarita Rozencwaig
Lilliana Torreh-Bayouth
Isy Morjaim
Lily Libhaber
Becky Delaster

FRIDAY, AUG 22

6:00 pm – Kabbalat Shabbat Services (in-person only)

7:32 pm – Shabbat Candle Lighting

SATURDAY, AUG 23

10:00 am – Shabbat Morning Service
10:00 am – Shabbat Kids Program (Olemberg Hall's Mommy & Me Room)

8:24 pm – Shabbat Ends

SUNDAY, AUG 24

8:45 am – Minyan Services (also in-person)
6:00 pm – Mincha/Ma’ariv (Chapel) 

MONDAY, AUG 25

Minyan Breakfast Is Sponsored By Gilbert Squires remembering beloved husband, father and grandfather, Elias Mitrani ז"ל

8:00 am – Minyan Services (also in-person)
6:00 pm – Minyan Services 

7:00 pm – Pirkei Avot, Class w/ Rabbi Josh

TUESDAY, AUG 26

8:00 am – Minyan Services (also in-person)
6:00 pm – Minyan Services 

No Rabbi's Challenge this week

WEDNESDAY, AUG 27

8:00 am – Minyan Services (also in-person)
No Lunch & Learn this week
6:00 pm – Minyan Services 

THURSDAY, AUG 28
Minyan Breakfast Is Sponsored By Gilbert Squires remembering beloved husband, father and grandfather, Elias Mitrani ז"ל

8:00 am – Minyan Services (also in-person)
6:00 pm – Minyan Services 
7:00 pm – ISHA Bible Study w/ Ahuva Retter Franco

FRIDAY, AUG 29

8:00 am – Minyan Services (also in-person)
6:00 pm – Kabbalat Shabbat Services (in-person only)

SAVE THE DATE: September 6 at 10:00am

New monthly young family minyan with R' Josh & Chavi in Olemberg Hall! 

"Bring the Whole Mishpacha — No “Shh” Required"

Baruch Dayan Ha’emet 

Our heartfelt condolences to the Mitrani, Crespin, Buchman, Sawicki and Groisman
families on the passing of their beloved Elias Mitrani ז"ל
husband of Aida Mitrani
father of Dina Mitrani, Rhonda Mitrani (Todd Buchman)
grandfather of Jaya and Orli, Drea, Ezra and Arielle ז"ל
brother of Sarah Crespin, Julio (Estrella) Mitrani
tio and tio abuelo of many

May the memories of Elias ז"ל continue to inspire us to acts of chesed and love as he so practiced every day of his life. 

WE THE NATION OF ISRAEL MOURN OUR BRETHREN
Our prayers are with the families of the soldiers and/or civilians killed as Israel continues Operation Iron Sword. (Partial Source: Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs)

No new names released this week.

MENORAH'S DAILY MINYAN

 IN-PERSON Friday: 6:00pm | Saturday: 10:00am | Sunday: 8:45am | Weekdays: 8:00am 

ON ZOOM Friday: 8:00am | Sunday: 8:45am / 6:00pm | Monday-Thursday: 8:00am / 6:00pm  Join Our Minyan on Zoom by clicking here

Already have the Zoom app installed? Meeting ID: 649 646 6938 | Passcode: 62075

Parashah Vaetchanan | Shabbat Nachamu

15 Av 5785  •  9 August 2025 
General Overview 

Hebrew/English Linear Translations  •  Text with Rashi's Commentary

Share your simchas with your Menorah Family! 
Celebrate a special occasion or remember a loved one by becoming a sponsor!

Contact us for availability.

Unless stated, classes/services will be held on Zoom, using this link.
Already have the Zoom app installed on your device?
Meeting ID: 649 646 6938 / Passcode: 62075

FRIDAY, AUG 8

8:00 am – Minyan Services (also in-person) 
6:00 pm – Kabbalat Shabbat Services (in-person only)

7:44 pm – Shabbat Candle Lighting

SATURDAY, AUG 9

10:00 am – Shabbat Morning Service
10:00 am – Shabbat Kids Program (Olemberg Hall's Mommy & Me Room)

8:37 pm – Shabbat Ends

SUNDAY, AUG 10

8:45 am – Minyan Services (also in-person)
6:00 pm – Mincha/Ma’ariv (Chapel) 

MONDAY, AUG 11

8:00 am – Minyan Services (also in-person)
6:00 pm – Minyan Services 

7:00 pm – Pirkei Avot Class w/ Rabbi Josh

TUESDAY, AUG 12

8:00 am – Minyan Services (also in-person)
6:00 pm – Minyan Services 

7:00 pm – Rabbi's Challenge, Class w/ Rabbi Pearlson

WEDNESDAY, AUG 13

8:00 am – Minyan Services (also in-person)
12:00 pm – Lunch & Learn Class w/ Rabbi Pearlson
6:00 pm – Minyan Services 

THURSDAY, AUG 14
8:00 am – Minyan Services (also in-person)
6:00 pm – Minyan Services 
7:00 pm – ISHA Bible Study w/ Ahuva Retter Franco

FRIDAY, AUG 15

Positive Thoughts & Torah Message Are Sponsored By Steven, Helen and Michele Weissman remembering beloved father and grandfather, Jose Sinai ז"ל

8:00 am – Minyan Services (also in-person)
6:00 pm – Kabbalat Shabbat Services (in-person only)

7:52 pm – Shabbat Candle Lighting

Baruch Dayan Ha’emet Our heartfelt condolences to the following families:

The Buchman & Mitrani Families on the tragic loss of their beloved 

Arielle Mazi Buchman ז"ל
daughter of Todd Buchman & Rhonda Mitrani
sister of Drea and Ezra
granddaughter of Elias & Aida Mitrani, Elliott ז"ל & Andrea Buchman ז"ל
niece of Dina Mitrani, Jarrod (Meghan) Buchman, Amanda (Greg) Eisen and
Bradley (Amy) Buchman
cousin of Jaya and Orli; Chayse, Abigail and Zachary; Julia and Joshua; Eden and Perri
best friend to Millie and Nala

The Greenspan & Lusky Families on the passing of their beloved Gisela Lusky ז"ל
wife of Alberto Lusky ז"ל
mother of Janice (Mark) Greenspan
abuelita of Gabe and Matthew Greenspan
sister of Josi (Ethy) Konski and Luis Konski
sister-in-law of Namy Lusky

The Iaslovits & Itzkowitz Families on the passing of their beloved Sali Iaslovits ז"ל
wife of Chaim Iaslovits ז"ל 
mother of Michael (Lauren) Iaslovits, Etty (Barry) Itzkowitz
safta of Eli (Mila), Evan and Lee Iaslovits; Hailey Itzkowitz
grandsafta of Nico Joseph Iaslovits

The Altmark & Rennert Families on the passing of their beloved Jeffrey Altmark ז"ל
brother of Michele (Howard) Rennert and Robert Altmark
father of Harley and Steven Altmark
uncle of Marlee and Alex Rennert
boyfriend of Frada Papendick

May the memories of Arielle Mazi ז"ל, Gisela ז"ל, Sali ז"ל and Jeffrey ז"ל continue to inspire us to acts of chesed and love as they so practiced every day of their lives. 

WE THE NATION OF ISRAEL MOURN OUR BRETHREN
Our prayers are with the families of the soldiers and/or civilians killed as Israel continues Operation Iron Sword. (Partial Source: Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs)

No new names released this week.

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