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MENORAH'S DAILY MINYAN

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

Parashah Shemini | HaChodesh

27 Adar II 5784  •  6 April 2024
General Overview 

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

Sanctuary Flowers Are Sponsored By

Leon Diamond & Kara Rosen
in honor of
the Bat Mitzvah of their daughter Belle

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Mazal Tov Belle Diamond!

    Belle Madison Diamond, daughter of Kara Rosen & Leon Diamond, is honored to celebrate her Bat Mitzvah with her family and dearest friends on the 5th of April, 2024. Belle has made her family so proud as she carries on this tradition and becomes an adult in our Jewish Community. 
    Belle was born on May 4th, 2011 in London, England. Minutes after being born, the nurses told us, we had a ‘spirited one’! Belle and her family recently moved to Miami where she attends the 7th grade at Miami Country Day School. Belle is a national, 

award-winning dancer with the London Dance Project and has performed on stages all across England. Belle also attends Camp Mataponi in Maine where she has met incredible friends and received the Golden Feather award for friendship. Belle truly values her relationships and is an incredibly loyal and supportive friend, daughter and the very best big sister to 6-year-old Charlie. 
It’s a testament to Belle’s incredible spirit that we have such loved friends and relatives who have traveled from Australia, England, Spain, New York, DC, Connecticut, California and Utah to share in this joyous occasion. We are so grateful for each one of you. We are missing bubbie and papa David who couldn’t make the long trip from Australia and papa Steve.
     Belle is also a devoted granddaughter and great-granddaughter. Since she was little, Belle  has always treasured her elderly family members and community members. Belle was a popular regular at her great-grandmothers assisted living facility where she would share tic-tacs and her toy dolls. In London, she participated in the ‘adoption’ of a grand friend, exchanging letters about their pasts.  Now, for her mitzvah project, Belle has started a community outreach program to help the elders in our neighborhood offering up companionship, help with grocery shopping, dog walking, technology support and simply being a local neighbour to call on for a few elders living alone. 
In her spare time, Belle enjoys having a busy schedule hanging out with her friends, keeping up with her London and camp friends and the “occasional” trip to Sephora! 
     Belle would like to thank Rosalind Lanes for her always cheery and gracious attitude while helping her prepare for her Bat Mitzvah as well as Rabbi Pearlson and Rabbi Kunis and her parents for this wonderful opportunity. 
     We are so very proud of Belle and the spectacular woman that she is becoming. It is such a privilege to know and love her. Thank you for sharing in our joy and celebration of Belle today.

THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE

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FRIDAY, APRIL 5

Minyan Breakfast Sponsored By Fabio & Male Nick remembering beloved father Samuel Papir z'l

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

6:00 pm – Kabbalat Shabbat Services (in-person only)
7:21 pm – Shabbat Candle Lighting

SATURDAY, APRIL 6

10:00 am – Shabbat Services (in-person only)
10:30 am – Shabbat Kids Program (Olemberg Hall)

8:15 pm – Shabbat Ends

SUNDAY, APRIL 7

8:45 am – Minyan Services (also in-person)
11:00 am – High School Seniors Special Event:

How to Manage Anti-Semitism in College Campuses (Olemberg Hall; see flier below)

6:00 pm – Minyan Services

MONDAY, APRIL 8

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

9:00 am – Krav Maga class (Olemberg Hall)
6:00 pm – Minyan Services

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

TUESDAY, APRIL 9: MOVIE NIGHT!
8:00 am – Minyan Services (also in-person) 
6:00 pm – Minyan Services

7:00 pm – Movie Night: "A Stranger Among Us" (Olemberg Hall; see flier below)

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10
8:00 am – Minyan Services (also in-person) 
12:00 pm – Lunch & Learn class w/ Rabbi Pearlson
​​​​​​​6:00 pm – Minyan Services

THURSDAY, APRIL 11
8:00 am – Minyan Services (also in-person) 

6:00 pm – Minyan Services
7:00 pm – ISHA Bible Study w/ Ahuva Franco

FRIDAY, APRIL 12
8:00 am – Minyan Services (also in-person) 

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

THIS SUNDAY!

Thank You to David, Irina and Alana Weinshel of Kosher Wine Warehouse for sponsoring the Wine Tasting at the Shabbat Dinner in honor of Rabbi's Birthday!

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 Apr 4 2024)

• Staff Sgt. Nadav Cohen, 20, of Haifa
• Sgt. 1st Class Sivan Wail, 20, of Raanana 
• Sgt. Maj. Alon Kudriashov, 21, of Modi’in

We also mourn a terrorist attack victim:
One of three Israelis wounded on Sunday night's attack at a mall in the southern city of Gan Yavne has died, Tel Aviv’s Ichilov Hospital announced Thursday. 

Lidor Levi, a 34-year-old software engineer, is survived by his pregnant wife, a six-month-old daughter, his parents, a brother and a sister. 

RUN 4 THEIR LIVES: MIAMI BEACH WALK

Every Sunday at 10:07am Until All The Hostages Come Home!
Meet at 41st Street Bridge / Roosevelt Theater (Between Chase & Meridian Ave)
Global run/walk events calling for the immediate release of the hostages held by Hamas. Walk 18 Minutes for Chai - For Life. Wear red shirts (if you can).
Run4Lives.org

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 DAILY MINYAN

ON ZOOM (join us by clicking here)
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Friday: 8:00am || Sunday: 8:45am / 6:00pm || Monday-Thursday: 8:00am / 6:00pm

 IN-PERSON (Main Building)

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

Parashah Vayikra

13 Adar II 5784  •  23 March 2024
General Overview 

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

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THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE

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FRIDAY, MARCH 22

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

6:00 pm – Kabbalat Shabbat Services (in-person only)
7:15 pm – Shabbat Candle Lighting

SATURDAY, MARCH 23

10:00 am – Shabbat Services (in-person only)
                   Todah Rabah/Thank You Ron Kriss for chanting this week's haftorah!

10:30 am – Shabbat Kids Program (Olemberg Hall)

7:00 pm – Seudat Shlishi Dinner w/ Hamantaschen & Ice Cream Bar (Olemberg Hall; Dinner Is Sold Out) 

8:00 pm – Ma'ariv, Havdallah and Megillah Reading
8:08 pm – Shabbat Ends

SUNDAY, MARCH 24

8:45 am – Minyan Services (also in-person)
6:00 pm – Minyan Services

MONDAY, MARCH 25

Minyan Breakfast Is Sponsored By Kevin & Arielle Goldfarb on behalf of the naming of their daughter
8:00 am – Minyan Services (also in-person) 

9:00 am – Krav Maga class (Olemberg Hall)
6:00 pm – Minyan Services

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

TUESDAY, MARCH 26
8:00 am – Minyan Services (also in-person) 
6:00 pm – Minyan Services

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

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27
8:00 am – Minyan Services (also in-person) 
12:00 pm – Lunch & Learn w/ Rabbi Pearlson 
6:00 pm – Minyan Services

THURSDAY, MARCH 28
Minyan Breakfast Is Sponsored By Doug & Virginia Schwartz in honor of the Tefillin Service of their son, David
8:00 am – Minyan Services (also in-person) 

6:00 pm – Minyan Services
7:00 pm – ISHA Bible Study w/ Ahuva Franco

FRIDAY, MARCH 29
8:00 am – Minyan Services (also in-person) 

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

DINNER IS SOLD OUT!

Join us for the Megillah Reading at 8:00pm

Thank You to David, Irina and Alana Weinshel of Kosher Wine Warehouse for sponsoring the Wine Tasting at the Shabbat Dinner in honor of Rabbi's Birthday!

Baruch Dayan Ha'Emet
We extend our heartfelt condolences to the Schniadoski, Gutt, Kriger and Bernstein families and friends on the passing of their beloved Rela Schniadoski ז"ל
mother of Israel Sands, Roselyn Schniadoski Sands
cousin of Gutt, Kriger and Bernstein Families

May the memories of Rela ז"ל continue to inspire us to acts of chesed and love as she so practiced each day of her life.

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 Mar 21 2024)

• Warrant Officer (res.) Sebastian Haion, 51, of Rosh Ha’ayin 
• Staff Sgt. Matan Vinogradov, 20, of Jerusalem
• Capt. Daniel Perez, 22, of Yad Binyamin**
• ​​​​​​​Command Sgt. Maj. Uri Moyal, 51, of Dimona 

RUN 4 THEIR LIVES: MIAMI BEACH WALK

Every Sunday at 10:07am Until All The Hostages Come Home!
Meet at 41st Street Bridge / Roosevelt Theater (Between Chase & Meridian Ave)
Global run/walk events calling for the immediate release of the hostages held by Hamas. Walk 18 Minutes for Chai - For Life. Wear red shirts (if you can).
Run4Lives.org

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

 IN-PERSON MINYAN SERVICES: MAIN BUILDING

Friday: 5:30pm (this week) | Saturday: 10:00am | Sunday: 8:45am | Weekdays: 8:00am 

Menorah's Minyan on Zoom

(Join us by clicking here)
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Friday: 8:00am || Sunday: 8:45am / 6:00pm || Monday-Thursday: 8:00am / 6:00pm

Parashah Vayakhel

29 Adar I 5784  •  9 March 2024
General Overview 

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

Sanctuary Flowers & Kiddush Are Lovingly Sponsored By
Ahuva & Isaac Franco
in honor of
their grandson, Jackie Solomon’s Bar Mitzvah

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.

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Mazal Tov Jackie!
Jackie Martin Solomon, son of Lee & Eric Solomon, is honored to celebrate his Bar Mitzvah with his family and friends on March 9, 2024. Jackie is very proud to carry on this Jewish tradition and to mark his entrance as an adult in our Jewish Community.

Jackie graduated from Lehrman Community Day School in the spring of 2022 and is currently in seventh grade at Miami Country Day School. Jackie is a straight-A honor student and, during the spring of 2023, Jackie, following in the footsteps of his sister,  Sydney, received Miami Country Day School’s Core Values Award. This is a prestigious award given to students who

possess the school’s core values of honor, respect, wisdom, compassion, and purpose. Jackie has made his family proud by his continued dedication to these cherished values.

In addition to his academic achievements, Jackie is also an outstanding athlete, excelling on both the football field and baseball diamond. On the football field, he is a promising quarterback who has achieved many accomplishments and earned numerous awards, including winning the Future 4 Middle School Quarterback Competition, a national invite-only competition whose past winners include JJ McCarthy, starting quarterback of the University of Michigan’s national championship team. Jackie also stands out on the baseball field, winning Rookie of the Year for Miami Country Day School’s spring 2023 middle school baseball team and being named a captain of this year’s team.

Jackie is a lover of animals, particularly the family’s dog, Smokey, who he loves to care for and play with. Jackie also adored Winston, the family’s miniature schnauzer who passed away a few years ago.

In his free time, Jackie enjoys playing with his friends, going out to eat with his family (especially for bagels and lox on Sunday mornings), cheering for (and being disappointed by) the New York Giants, and watching and repeating lines from Seinfeld and his favorite movies, including the Rocky and Creed movies, the Rush Hour movies, Major League, Field of Dreams, and his father’s all-time favorite, The Outsiders.

Jackie would like to thank his Safta, Ahuva Franco, Rabbi Pearlson, Rabbi Kunis, and Rosalind Lanes for taking the time to prepare him for his Bar Mitzvah.

We are very proud of all of Jackie’s accomplishments and are honored to celebrate him.

THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE

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FRIDAY, MARCH 8

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

5:30pm – Kabbalat Shabbat Services (in-person only) Dinner & Wine Tasting to follow
6:08 pm – Shabbat Candle Lighting

SATURDAY, MARCH 9

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

10:30 am – Shabbat Kids Program (Olemberg Hall)
7:01 pm – Shabbat Ends

SUNDAY, MARCH 10: DAYLIGHT SAVINGS ENDS; 6:00PM MINYANS RETURNS

8:45 am – Minyan Services (also in-person)
6:00 pm – Minyan Services

MONDAY, MARCH 11

Minyan Breakfast Is Sponsored By Boris & Jeanne Rosen
remembering beloved father Jaime Rosen ז”ל and beloved mother Esther Bigio ז”ל
8:00 am – Minyan Services (also in-person) 

9:00 am – Krav Maga class (Olemberg Hall)
6:00 pm – Minyan Services

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

TUESDAY, MARCH 12
8:00 am – Minyan Services (also in-person) 
6:00 pm – Minyan Services

No Rabbi's class this week due to AIPAC

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13
8:00 am – Minyan Services (also in-person) 
12:00 pm – Lunch & Learn w/ Rabbi Pearlson 
1:00 pm –  CPR Class (Olemberg Hall; 3 hrs)
6:00 pm – Minyan Services

THURSDAY, MARCH 14
8:00 am – Minyan Services (also in-person) 

6:00 pm – Minyan Services
7:00 pm – ISHA Bible Study w/ Ahuva Franco

FRIDAY, MARCH 15
8:00 am – Minyan Services (also in-person) 

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

Lance Hellring on winning the La Gorce Club Golf Championship!

Jacob & Michelle Rosenfeld in honor of the birth of their first child! 

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 Mar 7 2024)
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• Staff Sgt. David Sasson, 21, of Ganot Hadar
• Sgt. Maj. (res.) Dennis Yekimov, 33, of Beer Sheva
• Sergeant Inon Itzhak, 20, of Mitzpe Ramon 
• Sgt. Afik Tery, 19, of Rehovoth
• Sgt. Dolev Malca, 19, of Shlomi 
• Capt. Itai Seif, 24, of Yeruham 
• Maj. Iftah Shahar, 25, of Moshav Paran 
• Sergeant Oz Daniel, 19, of Kfar Saba 

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

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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 

 Missed Mort Weinstein & Stacy Nerenstone's
account of their 6 weeks volunteering in Israel?
Text is available here.

AMERICA'S ROUNDTABLE INTERVIEWED

RABBI ELIOT PEARLSON REGARDING:

• Revitalizing American Exceptionalism
• US & Israel Partnership
• Biden's Executive Order Targeting Israeli Jews
• The Abraham Accords

Parashah Ki Tisa

22 Adar I 5784  •  2 March 2024
General Overview 

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

Sanctuary Flowers Are Sponsored By
The Rozencwaig Family
celebrating the life and love of 
Israel (Lito) Rozencwaig ז"ל
on his birthday and his yahrzeit

Kiddush Is Sponsored By
Henry & Benay Lew, Jesse and Bennett Kaytes
remembering beloved sister and mother
Roxanne Lew 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, MARCH 1: SHABBAT DINNER IN HONOR OF RABBI'S BIRTHDAY!
(for those w/ithprior reservations)

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

5:30pm – Kabbalat Shabbat Services (in-person only) Dinner & Wine Tasting to follow
6:06 pm – Shabbat Candle Lighting

SATURDAY, MARCH 2

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

10:30 am – Shabbat Kids Program (Olemberg Hall)
6:57 pm – Shabbat Ends

SUNDAY, MARCH 3

Evening Minyan Is Sponsored By Lidia Schwartzbaum & Family
remembering beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather Johnny Schwartzbaum ז”ל

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

MONDAY, MARCH 4

Morning Minyan Is Sponsored By Lidia Schwartzbaum & Family
remembering beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather Johnny Schwartzbaum ז”ל

Evening Minyan Is Sponsored By The Kokiel, Shor & Feldman Families
remembering beloved mother Marcia Kokiel ז”ל

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, MARCH 5

Morning Minyan Is Sponsored By The Kokiel, Shor & Feldman Families
remembering beloved mother Marcia Kokiel ז”ל
8:00 am – Minyan Services (also in-person) 
5:30 pm – Minyan Services

7:00 pm – Movie Night: "The Frisco Kid" (Olemberg Hall; see flier below)

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6
8:00 am – Minyan Services (also in-person) 
12:00 pm – Lunch & Learn w/ Rabbi Pearlson 
5:30 pm – Minyan Services

THURSDAY, MARCH 7
8:00 am – Minyan Services (also in-person) 

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

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

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

Rabbi Eliot Pearlson, Jonathan and Eva Pearlson in honor of their birthdays this weekend!

Sarita Rozencwaig and Celia Birbragher in honor of the wedding of their  granddaughter, Arielle Rozencwaig to CJ Anslow! Mazal Tov to Arielle's parents, Leslie & Francine Rozencwaig!

Abe & Lynn Laeser in honor of the wedding of their daughter, Marisa, to Richie Greenberg! 

Our heartfelt condolences to the Strachman families and friends on the passing of their beloved Judith Strachman ז"ל
wife of Saul Strachman ז"ל
mother of Stephen Strachman ז"ל and Ira (Monica) Strachman
grandmother of Grace Strachman (Zachary Jacobson) and Zachary Strachman

May the memories of Judith ז"ל continue to inspire us to acts of chesed and love as she so practiced each day of her life.

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 28 2024)

•    Sergeant Oz Daniel, 19, of Kfar Saba 
•    Staff Sgt. Ido Eli Zrihen, 20, of Jerusalem 
•    Staff Sgt. Narya Belete, 21, of Shavei Shomron 
•     Maj. Eyal Shuminov, 24, of Karmiel 

We also mourn the following victims of terror, killed this past week:

Yitzchak Zeiger, 57, father of three and grandfather of two from Shavei Shomron in northern Samaria, and Uria Hartum, 16, high-school student from Dolev who had hitched a ride with Zeiger.

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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