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Parashah Shelach

25 Sivan 5781 • 5 June 2021 
General overview here
Hebrew/English linear translation  • Text with Rashi's commentary

Sanctuary Flowers Sponsored By
Cilia & Gregory Fishman

in honor of the tefillin service of their son Benny

MAZAL TOV GRADUATES!
 (The complete list of graduates and their families is available here.)

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Leah Egozi - Ezra Mitrani Buchman - Annie Slomovitz - Jude Rosen 

MIDDLE SCHOOL
David Bejar - Liora Cariglio - Seth Diener - Julian Erez - Sara Goldenberg 
Jesse Hellring - Danny Mendelson - Alma Rosen 

HIGH SCHOOL
Hannah Egozi - Josh Finvarb - Jose Franco - Max Gotlin - Alexa Greenstein 
Benjamin Holcman - Jenna Lieberman - Eden Rotbart - Isaac Siama
Jackie Sinai - James Srebnick - Alexis Waserstein -  Faith Weber

COLLEGE
Anabella Allocco - Joshua Diener - Cara Linn 
Reuben and Abraham Profeta - Cameron Rotbart 

GRADUATE SCHOOL
Jackie Baikovitz - Adam Behmoiras - Alex Lanes - Paula Lapciuc
Jessica Lichter - Joanna Lichter - Terner Papir
Mariel Rotbart - Arielle Rozencwaig 

HAVE A GRADUATE WHO IS NOT LISTED ABOVE?
Please let us know to include it on the upcoming Communicator magazine.

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 Naso

11 Sivan 5781 • 22 May 2021 
General overview here
Hebrew/English linear translation • Text with Rashi's commentary

Sanctuary Flowers Sponsored By

The Libhaber and Lagari Families

in honor of Jacob's Bar Mitzvah​​​​​​​

Dear Temple Menorah Family,
We are so excited and proud to be able to share our son’s Bar Mitzvah with you. Many of you have watched Jacob grow up in this synagogue, as he has spent countless Shabbats and High Holidays between the Main Sanctuary and the “Mommy & Me” room. Many of you have played a very important part in our lives and we are so thrilled that he has reached this milestone, surrounded by his dearest family, friends, and Temple Menorah

community. We cannot help but think of Jacob’s grandfather and Lilly’s husband, Felix Libhaber z'l, who passed away in 2018, and we know he is here with us in spirit. 
Jacob has always demonstrated a great strength of character and loyalty to his family and friends. He has a strong sense of pride in his Jewish faith, and an ardent love of sports, especially basketball. Jacob is an avid roller coaster fan. He has visited some of the best roller coaster parks in the country and loves not only riding coasters, but knowing details about roller coaster design and history. Jacob is in 7th grade at Ruth K Broad K-8 Center, and he has attended Temple Menorah's Hebrew School. He is an excellent student and has been inducted into the National Junior Honor Society. He is also a member of Temple Moses. He also loves to spend time with his family, including his sister Julia, his dog Tux, and his friends. 
Thank you for being here with us today. We are so incredibly proud of Jacob and we are so fortunate to have such amazing friends and family who support him.
With love,
Violet, Bruce, and Julia Libhaber

Missed Rabbi Pearlson's Shavuot Class 2021
covering the current events in Israel? 

​​​​​​​Click on this link for the shared document;

to watch all classes, please click on this link .

THIS TUESDAY:

Becky & Jack Delaster and Salomon Terner in honor of the graduation of granddaughter Terner Papir from the University of Miami Herbert Business School's Master of Science in Leadership program. Mazal Tov to parents, Dr. Dani Papir & Rosa Terner!

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

Sunday, May 16, 2021 | 5:30pm | ON ZOOM

Join us for Study Sessions, Services and Yizkor,
by clicking on our ZOOM link here.

If you already have the Zoom app installed on your device:
Meeting ID: 649 646 6938 / Passcode: 62075

STUDY SESSIONS & SERVICE SCHEDULE
5:30pm - Session I: Tamar the Canaanite and Ruth the Moabite playing the leading roles in “A Tale of Two Women” 

by Ahuva Retter Franco

6:00pm - Session II: “Nothing New Under the Sun:” Jewish Responses to Epidemics by Rabbi Josh Kunis

6:30pm - Mincha

6:40pm - Session III: Law & Order: Rockets and Riots, Lies and Deceit by Rabbi Eliot Pearlson

7:10pm - Sermon and Yizkor

7:30pm - Good Yom Tov and Candle Lighting 

Yizkor service pages can be downloaded by clicking here.

Parashah Emor

19 Iyar 5781 • 1 May 2021 
General overview here
Hebrew/English linear translation • Text with Rashi's commentary

Sanctuary Flowers Sponsored By

The Chemla Family

in honor of Alessandro's Bar Mitzvah

Mazal Tov Alessandro Chemla! Alessandro James Chemla was born on August 30th, 2007, son of Angela and Laurent Chemla and the middle child, older brother Lucas and younger sister Sienna. 
Alessandro is grateful to be sharing this special day with most of his family, in particular his grandmother  Mercedez Villegas and grandfather Franklin Chemla who came all the way from Israel to be with him. Unfortunately his grandmother Claude Nina Chemla, Aunt Vanessa Chemla and cousin Jenna Marciano 

could not be here to celebrate with him due to travel restrictions, but they are with us in spirit.
Alessandro is proud of his Jewish upbringing. From the age of 5 years old, he began his Jewish studies at Temple Beth Sholom, then joined the Chabad at Venetian Island for the past three years. Today is a very special day as he has worked very hard to make himself, G-d and his family proud.
Alessandro is an avid tennis player and enjoys playing competitively. He also enjoys wakeboarding with his  brother on the weekends. He is a very dedicated student who cares about his grades and expanding his knowledge. Alessandro will continue to help in the community, he has enjoyed volunteering in Mitzvah Day and also helped to deliver groceries to those in need at the beginning of the quarantine. 
Alessandro is a true Virgo, Type A personality, who thrives in perfect organization and planning. At the same time, he is witty and quick with smart jokes. Alessandro loves  to spend time with his friends on the weekends and brings so much joy and laughter to those around him. Alessandro we are all so proud of you!

Saul & Rita Srebnick, Mariita Srebnick & George Feldenkreis in honor of the high school graduation of their grandson James from Ransom Everglades! Mazal Tov to parents, Scott & Jessica Srebnick!

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