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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 

Parashah Terumah

8 Adar I 5784  •  17 February 2024
General Overview 

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

Sanctuary Flowers Are Sponsored By
Leslie & Francine Rozencwaig and Family 
in honor of the wedding of 
Arielle Rozencwaig & CJ Anslow

Kiddush Is Sponsored By
Dr. Isidoro Morjaim
on the occasion of the yahrzeit of his 
mother Sarita Morjaim ז"ל and grandfather Isidoro Zarco ז"ל

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Celebrate a special occasion or remember a loved one by sponsoring 

Shabbat Kiddush, Sanctuary Flowers and/or Dessert.

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THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE

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Meeting ID: 649 646 6938 / Passcode: 62075

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16

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

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

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17

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

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

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 18
Minyan Breakfast Is Sponsored By David & Mayra Lichter remembering beloved fathers Dr. Sol Lichter ז"ל and Dr. Felix A. Reyler ז”ל
8:45 am – Minyan Services (also in-person)
5:30 pm – Minyan Services

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 19: HAPPY PRESIDENT'S DAY!
Evening Minyan Is Sponsored By Kenneth Nahman and Dr. Dan & Ester Mazor and Family remembering beloved mother Janet Nahman ז”ל
8:00 am – Minyan Services (also in-person) 

No Krav Maga class this week due to holiday
5:30 pm – Minyan Services

No Pirkei Avot class this week due to holiday

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20

Morning & Evening Minyans Are Sponsored By Kenneth Nahman and Dr. Dan & Ester Mazor and Family remembering beloved mother Janet Nahman 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 21
8:00 am – Minyan Services (also in-person) 
12:00 pm – Lunch & Learn w/ Rabbi Pearlson 
5:30 pm – Minyan Services

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22
8:00 am – Minyan Services (also in-person) 

5:30 pm – Minyan Services
No class this week due to FIDF Gala

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23
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 15 2024)
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Staff Sgt. Omer Sarah Benjo, 20, of Moshav Ge'a 
Maj. (res.) Yair Cohen, 30, of Ramat Gan 
Lt. Col. (res.) Netanel Yaacov Elkouby, 36, of Haifa 
Sgt. 1st Class (res.) Ziv Chen, 27, of Kfar Saba 
Sgt. 1st Class Adi Eldor, 21, of Haifa
Sgt. 1st Class (res.) Alon Kleinman, 21, of Tel 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

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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 

Parashah Yitro

24 Shevat 5784  •  3 February 2024
General Overview 

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

Sanctuary Flowers Are Sponsored By
Loly Zelcer & Family
remembering beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather Isaac Zelcer ז"ל 

Kiddush Is Sponsored By
Isaac & Ahuva Franco
in honor of Isaac's 60th Bar Mitzvah anniversary

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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THIS SHABBAT MORNING:

RESERVATIONS CLOSE MONDAY AT 12PM

THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE

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Meeting ID: 649 646 6938 / Passcode: 62075

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2

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

5:30pm – Kabbalat Shabbat Services (in-person only)
5:47 pm – Shabbat Candle Lighting

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3

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

10:30 am – Shabbat Kids Program (Olemberg Hall)
6:41 pm – Shabbat Ends

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 4
Evening Minyan Is Sponsored By Fred Taubman & Family remembering beloved father Joseph Taubman ז”ל
8:45 am – Minyan Services (also in-person)
5:30 pm – Minyan Services

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 5
Pirkei Avot Class Is Sponsored By Fred Taubman & Family remembering beloved father Joseph Taubman ז”ל
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 6

Minyan Breakfast Is Sponsored By Jordan & Suzanne Linn remembering beloved mother Ronnie Linn 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 7
8:00 am – Minyan Services (also in-person) 
12:00 pm – Lunch & Learn w/ Rabbi Pearlson 
5:30 pm – Minyan Services

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8
Evening Minyan Is Sponsored By Jay & Glenda Mirmelli remembering beloved mother Vivian Wish 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, FEBRUARY 9: JNF SHABBAT DINNER
Minyan Breakfast Is Sponsored By Jay & Glenda Mirmelli remembering beloved mother Vivian Wish ז”ל

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

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

• Sgt. William Jerome Rivers of Carrollton, GA
• Spc. Kennedy Ladon Sanders of Waycross, GA
• Spc. Breonna Alexsondria Moffett of Savannah, GA

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 1 2024)

Maj. (res.) Yitzhar Hofman, 36, of Eshhar 
Warrant Officer (res.) Yuval Nir, 43, of Kfar Etzion 
Cpt. (res.) Gavriel Shani, 28, of Eli 
Maj. (res.) Netzer Simchi, 30, of Masad 
Sgt. Maj. (res.) Eliran Yeger, 36, of Tel 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

Candle Lighting • Friday 19 January 2024 • 5:36 pm 
Shabbat Ends • Saturday 20 January 2024 • 6:31 pm 

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 

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.

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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, 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
mother of Batia and Lidia Lapidus
sister of Raquel (Jacobo) Epelbaum, Samuel (Sarita) Radlow
aunt of Linda (Jacob) Brafman, Becky (Edward) Lusky, Ruthy (Paul) Wigoda and Lauren (Robert) Egozi

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

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 Va'eira

3 Shevat 5784  •  13 January 2024
General Overview 

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

Sanctuary Flowers Are Sponsored By
Isaac & Ahuva Franco
in honor of 
Miriam Bimblich’s Birthday

Kiddush Is Sponsored By
Mark & Diane Steiner 
remembering Mark’s beloved father, Steven Steiner ז"ל 
and in celebration of their son Dylan’s upsherin 

Dessert Is Sponsored By
George Minski & Miriam Bimblich
in honor of 
Miriam’s Birthday

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, JANUARY 12: CHOLENT COOK-OFF!

Positive Thoughts & Torah Message Is Dedicated To the memory of Jack Delaster ז”ל a remarkable man and devoted husband
8:00 am – Minyan Services (also in-person) 

5:30 pm – Kabbalat Shabbat Services (in-person only)
5:31 pm – Shabbat Candle Lighting

SATURDAY, JANUARY 13

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

10:30 am – Shabbat Kids Program 
6:26 pm – Shabbat Ends

SUNDAY, JANUARY 14
8:45 am – Minyan Services (also in-person)
5:30 pm – Minyan Services

MONDAY, JANUARY 15
8:00 am – Minyan Services (also in-person) 

5:30 pm – Minyan Services

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

TUESDAY, JANUARY 16

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

No class this week

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17

Evening Minyan Is Sponsored By Joel & Madeline Benes and Family,

Dr. Michael & Lishka Wittels and Family, and Edgar Benes and Family remembering our dear father, Bernardo Benes ז”ל
8:00 am – Minyan Services (also in-person) 
No class this week 
5:30 pm – Minyan Services
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THURSDAY, JANUARY 18

Morning Minyan Is Sponsored By Joel & Madeline Benes and Family,

Dr. Michael & Lishka Wittels and Family, and Edgar Benes and Family remembering our dear father, Bernardo Benes 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 19

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

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

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

The Roller family on the passing of Jeryl Roller ז"ל
sister of Mark (Judy) Roller
aunt of Rebecca (Carl) and Brian (Cara)
great-aunt of Emily, Nevine, Keira, Ari and Rafi

The Sinai and Leshetz families on the passing of their beloved Haim Leshetz ז"ל
husband of Shula Leshetz ז"ל
father of Cyd (David) Sinai, Zack (Dawna) Leshetz
grandfather of Jacqueline, Danielle and Michael Sinai

May the memories of Jeryl ז"ל and Haim 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 11 2024)

Sgt. 1st Class (res.) Elkana Newlander, 24, of Efrat
Sgt. Maj. (res.) Akiva Yasinskiy, 35, of Ramat Gan
Master Sgt. (res.) Roi Avraham Maimon, 24, of Afula
Cpt. (res.) Denis Krokhmalov Veksler, 32, of Beer Sheva
Cpt. (res.) Ron Efrimi, 26, of Hod Hasharon
Master Sgt. (res.) Amit Shahar, 25, of Kibbutz Ramat Yohanan
Sgt. 1st Class (res.) David Schwartz, 27, of Elazar
Sgt. 1st Class (res.) Gavriel Bloom, 27, of Beit Shemesh
Sgt. Roi Tal, 19, of Kfar Yehoshua
Sgt. 1st Class (res.) Yakir Hexter, 26, of Jerusalem
Lt. Col. Roee Yohay Yosef Mordechay, 31, of Tel 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