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Parashah Matot-Masei

1 Av 5781 • 10 July 2021 
General overview here
Hebrew/English linear translation  • Text with Rashi's commentary

We will recite the names of the missing and special prayers for them after  the Torah Reading. We urge all to recite Tehilim 20, 130, and 142.

COVID-19 EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
by the Greater Miami Jewish Federation 
GMJF has established a program to provide short-term relief in the form of grants and interest-free loans to individuals and families who have been financially impacted by the coronavirus crisis.
 
This program will provide:
·        Emergency grants of up to $1,500 per household to provide online gift cards or pay critical bills on behalf the grantee.
·        Emergency interest-free loans of up to $3,000 disbursed directly to the borrower with repayment beginning six months following disbursement.

Loans and grants are intended to address critical needs including:
· Rent or mortgage payments, utilities, food, medical expenses and medications, childcare costs, emergency household needs

The loan program online application is available here.  More details are available in the flier below, at http://hebrewloan.org or at 305-692-7555.

Parashah Balak

16 Tammuz 5781 • 26 June 2021 
General overview here
Hebrew/English linear translation  • Text with Rashi's commentary

We will recite the names of the missing and special prayers for them after  the Torah Reading. We urge all to recite Tehilim 20, 130, and 142.

Donations to the Menorah Surfside Emergency Fund can be made here.

Sanctuary Flowers Sponsored By

Michelle & Philip Holcman
in honor of Brandon's 21st birthday and Benjamin's graduation

from Miami Country Day and attending UCF

We are pleased to share with you the nominated slate of officers and members for the Temple Menorah Board of Directors for 2021-2022.

The slate is a recommendation made by Temple Menorah’s Nominating Committee and is open for nominations from all Temple Menorah members, in accordance with Temple Menorah’s Bylaws.

If you wish to add someone, please submit in writing any further nominations to the Temple office by Friday, June 25, 2021.

Our heartfelt condolences to the Tuchman, Gold and Rabinowich families on the passing of their beloved Luba Tuchman ז"ל
husband of Luis Tuchman ז"ל
mother of Dr. Marc (Leslie) Tuchman, Dr. Saul (Sherrie) Tuchman, Annette (Tom) Tuchman
grandmother of Sydney, Rachel, Ariana, Marnie, Celine, Jana, Amir and Jad
great-grandmother of Sami, Stevie, Elle, Myles and Jamie
sister of Cila (Salomon) Gold, Salomon (Nili) Rabinowich
sister-in-law of Medardo (Esther) Tuchman
May the memories of Luba ז"ל continue to inspire us to acts of chesed and love as she so practiced every day of her life.

Our heartfelt condolences to the Matz families on the passing of their beloved 

George Matz ז"ל
son of Sarah (Cuqui) & Isaac Matz
father of Jessica, David, Zachary, Elie
brother of Carlos, Cyril & Michelle Matz
May the memories of Geoge ז"ל continue to inspire us to acts of chesed and love as he so practiced every day of his life.

COVID-19 EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
by the Greater Miami Jewish Federation 
GMJF has established a program to provide short-term relief in the form of grants and interest-free loans to individuals and families who have been financially impacted by the coronavirus crisis.
 
This program will provide:
·        Emergency grants of up to $1,500 per household to provide online gift cards or pay critical bills on behalf the grantee.
·        Emergency interest-free loans of up to $3,000 disbursed directly to the borrower with repayment beginning six months following disbursement.

Loans and grants are intended to address critical needs including:
· Rent or mortgage payments, utilities, food, medical expenses and medications, childcare costs, emergency household needs

The loan program online application is available here.  More details are available in the flier below, at http://hebrewloan.org or at 305-692-7555.

Parashah Korach

12 Sivan 5781 • 12 June 2021 
General overview here
Hebrew/English linear translation  • Text with Rashi's commentary

Sanctuary Flowers Sponsored By

 Naum Lusky
remembering beloved father Oscar Lusky z'l

Kiddush 2 Go Is Sponsored By

Dr. Isidoro Morjaim
on the yahrzeit of his father Roberto Morjaim z’l

We are pleased to share with you the nominated slate of officers and members for the Temple Menorah Board of Directors for 2021-2022.

The slate is a recommendation made by Temple Menorah’s Nominating Committee and is open for nominations from all Temple Menorah members, in accordance with Temple Menorah’s Bylaws.

If you wish to add someone, please submit in writing any further nominations to the Temple office by Friday, June 25, 2021.

Dora Binnun on the birth of great-grandchild Ryan, son of Jeffrey & Lauren Lanes! Mazal Tov to grandparents, Dr. Gerry & Regina Lanes!

Ira & Anita Krieger on the birth of granddaughter Rose Dylan! Mazal Tov to parents Michael & Elizabeth Pinewski and siblings Grace, Max and Eli!

Isaac & Clarita Raijman on the birth of great-grandchild Isabella, daughter of Gabriella & Matthew Schoener! Mazal Tov to grandparents Jacky & Jeanette 
​​​​​​​Bibliowicz!

Charles & Marta Waserstein on the birth of great-grandchild Isabella, daughter of Gabriella & Matthew Schoener! Mazal Tov to grandfather Richard Waserstein!

Our heartfelt condolences to the Bejar and Finvarb families on the passing of their beloved Rafael Bejar ז"ל
husband of Fortuna

father of Mark (Eunice), Rochelle (Bobby Finvarb), and Albert (Raquel)
grandfather of Ryan, Jack and Mia Finvarb, Liav, Noa and Tahlía Bejar, Gadit, Eli and Rafael Bejar
May the memories of Rafael ז"ל continue to inspire us to acts of chesed and love as he so practiced every day of his life.

COVID-19 EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
by the Greater Miami Jewish Federation 
GMJF has established a program to provide short-term relief in the form of grants and interest-free loans to individuals and families who have been financially impacted by the coronavirus crisis.
 
This program will provide:
·        Emergency grants of up to $1,500 per household to provide online gift cards or pay critical bills on behalf the grantee.
·        Emergency interest-free loans of up to $3,000 disbursed directly to the borrower with repayment beginning six months following disbursement.

Loans and grants are intended to address critical needs including:
· Rent or mortgage payments, utilities, food, medical expenses and medications, childcare costs, emergency household needs

The loan program online application is available here.  More details are available in the flier below, at http://hebrewloan.org or at 305-692-7555.

Parashah Beha'alotcha

18 Sivan 5781 • 29 May 2021 
General overview here
Hebrew/English linear translation  • Text with Rashi's commentary

Sanctuary Flowers Sponsored By

Berta Jove

remembering beloved

sister Mary Terner z'l and mother Ida Raij z'l​​​​​​​

Missed Dr. Szycher's Class this past Tuesday? 

Watch it on our YouTube page starting this Sunday.

Jose & Sara Egozi in honor of the graduation of their grandchildren:

Hannah Egozi from NSU University School and acceptance to Vanderbilt University; mazal tov to parents, Bernie & Kerri Egozi!

Cornell University graduates, Reuben Profeta with a Bachelors of Science and minor in Business and twin brother Abraham Profeta with a Bachelors of Science with a concentration in Neurobiology. Mazal Tov to parents Mario & Virginia Profeta!

COVID-19 EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
by the Greater Miami Jewish Federation 
GMJF has established a program to provide short-term relief in the form of grants and interest-free loans to individuals and families who have been financially impacted by the coronavirus crisis.
 
This program will provide:
·        Emergency grants of up to $1,500 per household to provide online gift cards or pay critical bills on behalf the grantee.
·        Emergency interest-free loans of up to $3,000 disbursed directly to the borrower with repayment beginning six months following disbursement.

Loans and grants are intended to address critical needs including:
· Rent or mortgage payments, utilities, food, medical expenses and medications, childcare costs, emergency household needs

The loan program online application is available here.  More details are available in the flier below, at http://hebrewloan.org or at 305-692-7555.

Dear Menorah Community,

According to the Rambam, the highest form of tzedakah is to help fellow Jews establish themselves in business. Below is a list of local Kosher businesses you may want to support.
 
KTERING DESSERTS
Exceptional French style pareve and dairy desserts
786-246-6671 | www.k-desserts.com
See details on Instagram (click here) or Facebook (click here)
 
TORAH TREASURES
The only Jewish bookstore left in Miami Beach that also offers a variery of Judaica 
305-673-6095