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Menorah's Minyan on Zoom

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(Meeting ID: 649 646 6938 | Passcode: 62075)

Friday: 8:00am || Sunday: 8:45am / 5:30pm || Monday-Thursday: 8:00am / 5:30pm

 IN-PERSON MINYAN SERVICES: MAIN BUILDING

Friday: 5:30pm | Saturday: 10:00am | Sunday: 8:45am | Weekdays: 8:00am 

Welcome Back
Mort Weinstein & Stacy Nerenstone!
This Shabbat morning, hear all about their experience
volunteering ​​​​​​​in Israel for the past few weeks.

Parashah Tetzave

15 Adar I 5784  •  24 February 2024
General Overview 

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

Sanctuary Flowers Are Sponsored By
Elsa Gotman
remembering beloved mother
Rosa Zands ז"ל

Share your Simchas with your Menorah Family!
Celebrate a special occasion or remember a loved one by sponsoring 

Shabbat Kiddush, Sanctuary Flowers and/or Dessert.

Contact us for availability.

THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE

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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

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23

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

5:30pm – Kabbalat Shabbat Services (in-person only)
6:01 pm – Shabbat Candle Lighting

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24

10:00 am – Shabbat Services (in-person only)

10:30 am – Shabbat Kids Program (Olemberg Hall)
6:50 pm – Shabbat Ends

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25
8:45 am – Minyan Services (also in-person)
5:30 pm – Minyan Services

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26
8:00 am – Minyan Services (also in-person) 

9:00 am – Krav Maga class (Olemberg Hall)
5:30 pm – Minyan Services

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

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27

Minyan Breakfast Is Sponsored By Eva Don remembering beloved mother

Felicia Gelbs Beker ז”ל
8:00 am – Minyan Services (also in-person) 
5:30 pm – Minyan Services

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

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28
8:00 am – Minyan Services (also in-person) 
12:00 pm – Lunch & Learn w/ Rabbi Pearlson 
5:30 pm – Minyan Services

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 29
8:00 am – Minyan Services (also in-person) 

5:30 pm – Minyan Services
7:00 pm – ISHA Bible Study w/ Ahuva Franco

FRIDAY, MARCH 1: SHABBAT DINNER IN HONOR OF RABBI'S BIRTHDAY!
8:00 am – Minyan Services (also in-person) 

5:30 pm – Kabbalat Shabbat Services (in-person only), Dinner & Wine Tasting to follow (see flier below)

David & Mayra Lichter in honor of the birth of their first grandchild, Jacob Myles! Mazal Tov to parents, Drs. Jessica & Alexander Beutel!

Ahuva Franco, Chelsea Franco, Jeremy & Lisette Goldstein and the entire FIDF team for putting together such a meaningful FIDF Gala this week. Kol HaKavod!

Jacob Solomon for being honored for 42 years of service to the Greater Miami Jewish Federation and our Jewish community. Congratulations to all our Temple Menorah members who played an integral part in the preparation of the Annual Event. 

LEHRMAN COMMUNITY DAY SCHOOL'S
First grade students who received their first siddur/prayerbook at this week's Hagigat HaSiddur ceremony:

• NOA BENACH - daughter of Jay & Aliza Benach; granddaughter of Rabbi Eliot & Judy Pearlson
• CHLOE BERGER - daughter of Chase & Jenny Berger; granddaughter of Morris & Aviva Berger
• BENJAMIN KHOUDARI - son of Alan & Elyse Khoudari; grandson of Jeffrey & Lillian Rosenberg
• MIRIAM LEVENE - daughter of Drs. Howard & Tammy Levene
• SIDNEY NAGLER - son of Daniel & Abby Nagler; grandson of Robert & Robin Waldman
• STELLA SCHLACTER - daughter of Brett Schlacter & Erika Waserstein; granddaughter of Jacky & Jeanette Bibliowicz; great-granddaughter of Isaac & Clarita Raijman
• STELLA SCHLACTER - daughter of Brett Schlacter & Erika Waserstein, granddaughter of Richard Waserstein; great-granddaughter of Charles & Marta Waserstein
• ​​​​​​​JOSEPH ZARCO - son of Jason & Galit Zarco; grandson of Dr. Isidoro & Monica Zarco and Gisela Zarco; great-grandson of Becky Zarco

We the Nation of Israel Mourn Our Brethren  
Our prayers are with the families of the IDF soldiers killed in the line of duty as Israel continues Operation Iron Sword. 
Source: Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (as of Feb 22 2024)

​​​​​​​Staff Sgt. Avraham Wovagen, 21, of Netanya
Staff Sgt. Maoz Morell, 22, of Talmon 
Staff Sgt. Simon Shlomov, 20, of Kiriat Bialik
Sgt. 1st Class (res.) Ori Yaish, 27, of Modi’in 
Staff Sgt. Noam Haba, 21, of Jerusalem 
Staff Sgt. Rotem Sahar-Hadar, 20, of Moshav Kfar Aviv 

JEWISH COMMUNITY SERVICES' CONGREGATE LUNCH PROGRAM

Providing Nutritious, Kosher, hot lunches to Seniors Age 60 and Older
This program is open to individuals of all income levels and faiths at lunchrooms located in Miami Beach and Aventura. In addition, JCS also offers various activities such as live music, bingo, fitness classes, art classes and more. For details about the program please contact the JCS Senior Services Department (305) 899-8301
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Menorah's Minyan on Zoom

(Join us by clicking here)
(Meeting ID: 649 646 6938 | Passcode: 62075)

Friday: 8:00am || Sunday: 8:45am / 5:30pm || Monday-Thursday: 8:00am / 5:30pm

 IN-PERSON MINYAN SERVICES: MAIN BUILDING

Friday: 5:30pm | Saturday: 10:00am | Sunday: 8:45am | Weekdays: 8:00am 

Parashah Mishpatim

1 Adar I 5784  •  10 February 2024
General Overview 

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

Sanctuary Flowers Are Sponsored By
The Siassipour, Szpunar, Melotek, Weinstein and Koch Families 
remember their beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother
Norma Weinstein ז"ל on the anniversary of her yahrzeit;
forever in our hearts  

Share your Simchas with your Menorah Family!
Celebrate a special occasion or remember a loved one by sponsoring 

Shabbat Kiddush, Sanctuary Flowers and/or Dessert.

Contact us for availability.

THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE

Inspired by our Daily Minyan Services and Weekly Positive Thoughts emails? Become a sponsor! Contact us using this link

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

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9
Minyan Breakfast Is Sponsored By Jay & Glenda Mirmelli remembering beloved mother Vivian Wish ז”ל

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

5:30pm – Kabbalat Shabbat Services (in-person only)
5:52 pm – Shabbat Candle Lighting

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10: SHABBAT IN THE PARK (see flier below)

10:00 am – Shabbat Services (in-person only)

10:30 am – Shabbat Kids Program (Olemberg Hall)
6:45 pm – Shabbat Ends

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 11
8:45 am – Minyan Services (also in-person)
5:30 pm – Minyan Services

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 12
8:00 am – Minyan Services (also in-person) 

9:00 am – Women's Krav Maga (in-person only at Olemberg Hall; see flier below)
5:30 pm – Minyan Services

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

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13

8:00 am – Minyan Services (also in-person) 
5:30 pm – Minyan Services

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

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14: ISRAEL MEDIC EVENT W/ LCDS
8:00 am – Minyan Services (also in-person) 
9:00 am – Gaza From the Front Lines (Olemberg Hall; RSVP link on flier below) 12:00 pm – Lunch & Learn w/ Rabbi Pearlson 
5:30 pm – Minyan Services

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15
8:00 am – Minyan Services (also in-person) 

5:30 pm – Minyan Services
7:00 pm – ISHA Bible Study, class w/ Ahuva Franco

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16
8:00 am – Minyan Services (also in-person) 

​​​​​​​5:30 pm – Kabbalat Shabbat Services (in-person only)

We the Nation of Israel Mourn Our Brethren  
Our prayers are with the families of the IDF soldiers killed in the line of duty as Israel continues Operation Iron Sword. 
Source: Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (as of Feb 8 2024)

Staff Sgt. Hanan Drori, 26, of Jerusalem 
Maj. David Shakuri, 30, of Rehovot 
Sgt. 1st Class (res.) Shimon Yehoshua Asulin, 24, of Beit Shemesh 

JEWISH COMMUNITY SERVICES' CONGREGATE LUNCH PROGRAM

Providing Nutritious, Kosher, hot lunches to Seniors Age 60 and Older
This program is open to individuals of all income levels and faiths at lunchrooms located in Miami Beach and Aventura. In addition, JCS also offers various activities such as live music, bingo, fitness classes, art classes and more. For details about the program please contact the JCS Senior Services Department (305) 899-8301
​​​​​​​

Menorah's Minyan on Zoom

(Join us by clicking here)
(Meeting ID: 649 646 6938 | Passcode: 62075)

Friday: 8:00am || Sunday: 8:45am / 5:30pm || Monday-Thursday: 8:00am / 5:30pm

 IN-PERSON MINYAN SERVICES: MAIN BUILDING

Friday: 5:30pm | Saturday: 10:00am | Sunday: 8:45am | Weekdays: 8:00am 

Parashah Beshalach

17 Shevat 5784  •  27 January 2024
General Overview 

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

Sanctuary Flowers Are Sponsored By
Male & Fabio Nick
in honor of their wedding anniversary

Kiddush Is Sponsored By
Drs. Howard & Tammy Levene
remembering beloved father

 Martin L. Levene ז"ל 

Share your Simchas with your Menorah Family!
Celebrate a special occasion or remember a loved one by sponsoring 

Shabbat Kiddush, Sanctuary Flowers and/or Dessert.

Contact us for availability.

THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE

Inspired by our Daily Minyan Services and Weekly Positive Thoughts emails? Become a sponsor! Contact us using this link

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, JANUARY 26

Minyan Breakfast Is Sponsored By Joel Kokiel remembering beloved father Daniel Kokiel ז”ל
8:00 am – Minyan Services (also in-person) 

5:30 pm – Kabbalat Shabbat Services (in-person only)
5:41 pm – Shabbat Candle Lighting

SATURDAY, JANUARY 27

10:00 am – Shabbat Services (in-person only)

10:30 am – Shabbat Kids Program (Olemberg Hall)
6:36 pm – Shabbat Ends

SUNDAY, JANUARY 28
8:45 am – Minyan Services (also in-person)
5:30 pm – Minyan Services

MONDAY, JANUARY 29
8:00 am – Minyan Services (also in-person) 

9:00 am – Women's Krav Maga (in-person only at Olemberg Hall; see flier below)
5:30 pm – Minyan Services

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

TUESDAY, JANUARY 30

Minyan Breakfast Is Sponsored By Lola Order remembering beloved husband Moises Order ז”ל
8:00 am – Minyan Services (also in-person) 
5:30 pm – Minyan Services

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

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31
8:00 am – Minyan Services (also in-person) 
12:00 pm – Lunch & Learn w/ Rabbi Pearlson 
5:30 pm – Minyan Services

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1
8:00 am – Minyan Services (also in-person) 

5:30 pm – Minyan Services
7:00 pm – ISHA Bible Study, class w/ Ahuva Franco

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2

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

​​​​​​​5:30 pm – Kabbalat Shabbat Services (in-person only)

We the Nation of Israel Mourn Our Brethren  
Our prayers are with the families of the IDF soldiers killed in the line of duty as Israel continues Operation Iron Sword. 
Source: Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (as of Jan 24 2024)

Sgt. Maj. (res.) Zegeye Daniel Kasau, 38, of Yokneam Illit
Sgt. Maj. (res.) Shay Biton Hayun, 40, of Zikhron Ya’akov 
Sgt. Maj. (res.) Itamar Tal, 32, of Kibbutz Mesilot 
Sgt. Maj. (res.) Adam Bismut, 33, of Karnei Shomron 
Sgt. 1st Class (res.) Ahmad Abu Latif, 26, of Rahat 
Cpt. (res.) Ariel Mordechay Wollfstal, 28, of Elazar 
Master Sgt. Elkana Vizel, 35, of Bnei Dekalim 
Cpt. (res.) Nir Binyamin, 29, of Givatayim 
Sgt. 1st Class (res.) Sagi Idan, 24, of Rosh Ha’ayin 
Sgt. Maj. (res.) Mark Kononovich, 35, of Herzliya
Sgt. 1st Class Israel Socol, 24, of Karnei Shomron
Sgt. Maj. (res.) Rafael Elias Mosheyoff, 33, of Pardes Hanna-Karkur
Sgt. Maj. (res.) Barak Haim Ben Valid, 33, of Rishon LeZion
Sgt. 1st Class (res.) Cydrick Garin, 23, of Tel Aviv
Sgt. 1st Class (res.) Nicholas Berger, 22, of Jerusalem 
Master Sgt. (res.) Yoav Levi, 29, of Yehud-Monosson
Sgt. 1st Class (res.) Elkana Yehuda, 25, of Kiriat Arba 
Sgt. Maj. (res.) Sergey Gontmaherr, 37, of Ramat Gan 
Sgt. 1st Class (res.) Hadar Kapeluk, 23, of Moshav Mevo Beitar 
Sgt. Maj. (res.) Matan Lazar, 32, of Haifa 
Sgt. 1st Class (res.) Yoval Lopez, 27, of Alon Shvut 
Cpt. Eyal Mevorach Twito, 22, of Moshav Beit Gamliel 
Maj. Ilay Levy, 24, of Tel Aviv 
Maj. David Nati Alfasi, 27, of Beer Sheva 
Sgt. 1st Class (res.) Uriel Aviad Silberman, 23, of Moshav Nehalim 
Staff Sgt. Ori Gerby, 20, of Herzliya ​​​​​​​

JEWISH COMMUNITY SERVICES' CONGREGATE LUNCH PROGRAM

Providing Nutritious, Kosher, hot lunches to Seniors Age 60 and Older
This program is open to individuals of all income levels and faiths at lunchrooms located in Miami Beach and Aventura. In addition, JCS also offers various activities such as live music, bingo, fitness classes, art classes and more. For details about the program please contact the JCS Senior Services Department (305) 899-8301

Menorah's Minyan on Zoom

(Join us by clicking here)
(Meeting ID: 649 646 6938 | Passcode: 62075)

Friday: 8:00am || Sunday: 8:45am / 5:30pm || Monday-Thursday: 8:00am / 5:30pm

 IN-PERSON MINYAN SERVICES: MAIN BUILDING

Friday: 5:30pm | Saturday: 10:00am | Sunday: 8:45am | Weekdays: 8:00am 

Parashah Bo

10 Shevat 5784  •  20 January 2024
General Overview 

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

Share your Simchas with your Menorah Family!
Celebrate a special occasion or remember a loved one by sponsoring 

Shabbat Kiddush, Sanctuary Flowers and/or Dessert.

Contact us for availability.

THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE

Inspired by our Daily Minyan Services and Weekly Positive Thoughts emails? Become a sponsor! Contact us using this link

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, JANUARY 19

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

5:30 pm – Kabbalat Shabbat Services (in-person only)
5:36 pm – Shabbat Candle Lighting

SATURDAY, JANUARY 20

10:00 am – Shabbat Services (in-person only)

10:30 am – Shabbat Kids Program: Wild Animal Show (Olemberg Hall)
6:31 pm – Shabbat Ends

SUNDAY, JANUARY 21: IMPORTANT DISCUSSION ABOUT WAR IN ISRAEL
8:45 am – Minyan Services (also in-person)
5:30 pm – Minyan Services
7:00 pm – LAW-FARE: How Israel's Enemies Use International Courts to Advance the Cause of Anti-Semitism. Presentation by Dr. Michael Szycher and Judge Lilliana Torreh-Bayouth(see flier below for details and Zoom credentials)

MONDAY, JANUARY 22: WOMEN'S KRAV MAGA, STARTS!
8:00 am – Minyan Services (also in-person) 

9:00 am – Women's Krav Maga (in-person only at Olemberg Hall; see flier below)
5:30 pm – Minyan Services

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

TUESDAY, JANUARY 23

8:00 am – Minyan Services (also in-person) 
5:30 pm – Minyan Services

No class this week

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24
8:00 am – Minyan Services (also in-person) 
No class this week 
5:30 pm – Minyan Services

THURSDAY, JANUARY 25

Minyan Breakfast Is Sponsored By Robert & Robin Waldman remembering beloved mother Ethel Grace Robin Waldman ז”ל
8:00 am – Minyan Services (also in-person) 

5:30 pm – Minyan Services
7:00 pm – ISHA Bible Study, class w/ Ahuva Franco

FRIDAY, JANUARY 26

Minyan Breakfast Is Sponsored By Joel Kokiel remembering beloved father Daniel Kokiel ז”ל
8:00 am – Minyan Services (also in-person) 

​​​​​​​5:30 pm – Kabbalat Shabbat Services (in-person only)

THIS SUNDAY NIGHT:

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Meeting ID: 883 9254 7128  |  Passcode: 312961

Mark & Diane Steiner in honor of the upsherin of their son Dylan!

Baruch Dayan Ha'emet - our heartfelt condolences to the following families on the passing of their loved ones:       

The Sobie family on the passing of their beloved Julia Weiss ז"ל
sister-in-law of Helen Sobie

The Epelbaum, Lapidus and Radlow families on the passing of their beloved
Miriam Radlow Lapidus ז"ל
sister of Raquel (Jacobo) Epelbaum, Samuel (Sarita) Radlow
aunt of Linda (Jacob) Brafman, Becky (Edward) Lusky, Ruthy (Paul) Wigoda and Lauren (Robert) Egozi
daughter of Batia and Lidia Lapidus

May the memories of Julia ז"ל and Miriam ז"ל  continue to inspire us to acts of chesed and love as they so practiced each day of their lives. 

We the Nation of Israel Mourn Our Brethren  
Our prayers are with the families of the IDF soldiers killed in the line of duty as Israel continues Operation Iron Sword. 
Source: Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (as of Jan 18 2024)

Master Sgt. Anwar Serhan, 26, of Hurfeish 
Staff Sgt. Oriya Ayimalk Goshen, 21, of Jerusalem 
Master Sgt. (res.) Zechariah Pesach Haber, 32, of Jerusalem 
Sergeant Major (res.) Yair Katz, 34, of Holon
Sgt. Maj. (res.) Noam Ashram, 37, of Kfar Saba 
Sgt. 1st Class (res.) Nitzan Schessler, 21, of Hadera 
Sgt. 1st Class (res.) Barak Ayalon, 45, of Moshav Kfar Yuval 
Sgt. 1st Class (res.) Andu’alem Kabeda, 21, of Kiriat Gat 
Master Sgt. (res.) Dan Wajdenbaum, 24, of Raanana 

JEWISH COMMUNITY SERVICES' CONGREGATE LUNCH PROGRAM

Providing Nutritious, Kosher, hot lunches to Seniors Age 60 and Older
This program is open to individuals of all income levels and faiths at lunchrooms located in Miami Beach and Aventura. In addition, JCS also offers various activities such as live music, bingo, fitness classes, art classes and more. For details about the program please contact the JCS Senior Services Department (305) 899-8301