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MENORAH'S DAILY MINYAN

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

ON ZOOM Friday: 8:00am | Sunday: 8:45am / 5:30pm | Monday-Thursday: 8:00am / 5:30pm
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Parashah Mishpatim

24 Shvat 5785 • 22 February 2025
General Overview 

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

Sanctuary Flowers Are Sponsored 

Moises & Doris Fins 
remembering beloved father
Nissim Faro 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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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21

Positive Thoughts & Torah Message Are Sponsored By Fred Taubman

remembering beloved father Joseph Taubman ז"ל
8:00 am – Minyan Services (also in-person) 

5:30 pm – Kabbalat Shabbat Services (in-person only) 
5:56 pm – Shabbat Candle Lighting

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22
10:00 am – Shabbat Services (in-person only)

10:00 am – Shabbat Kids Program (Olemberg Hall's Mommy & Me Room)

6:49 pm – Shabbat Ends

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23

Evening Minyan Is Sponsored By Fred Taubman remembering beloved father Joseph Taubman ז"ל

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

5:30 pm – Minyan Services 

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24

Morning Minyan and Pirkei Avot Class Are Sponsored By Fred Taubman remembering beloved father Joseph Taubman ז"ל

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

5:30 pm – Minyan Services

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

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25

Minyan Breakfast Is Sponsored By Jordan & Suzanne Linn remembering beloved mother Ronnie Linn ז"ל
Evening Minyan Is Sponsored By Shlomi & Cristina Ben-Shmuel remembering beloved father Eliahu Ben-Shmuel ז"ל
8:00 am – Minyan Services (also in-person) 

5:30 pm – Minyan Services

7:00 pm – Rabbi's Challenge, Study Session w/ Rabbi Eliot Pearlson

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26

Minyan Breakfast Is Sponsored By Shlomi & Cristina Ben-Shmuel remembering beloved father Eliahu Ben-Shmuel ז"ל
8:00 am – Minyan Services (also in-person)
12:00 pm – Lunch & Learn w/ Rabbi Eliot Pearlson
5:30 pm – Minyan Services

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27

Minyan Breakfast and Evening Minyan Are 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 28

Morning Minyan Are 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)

Baruch Dayan Ha’emet
We extend our heartfelt condolences to the Feldenkreis, Hanono, Srebnick, Hardoon, Lichy, Tauber, Gut, and Weber families on the passing of their beloved 
Gidale "George" Feldenkreis ז"ל

husband of 

Mariita Feldenkreis

father of 
Oscar (Ellen) Feldenkreis
Fanny Hanono
Howard (Sharon) Srebnick
Scott  (Jessica) Srebnick
Eliza (Jon) Weber

grandfather of 
Jennifer (Uzi) Hardoon
Erica (Albert) Lichy
Stephanie (Alexander) Tauber
Gabriela (Jeffrey) Gut
Joseph (Joelle) Hanono
Natasha, Daniella and Evan Hanono
Roman and Sofia Srebnick
James, Andrew and Mack Srebnick
Jack, Luke and Ariela Weber 

great-grandfather of
Hailey, Elizabeth, and Henry Hardoon
Moshe, Meir, and Malkah Lichy
Miriam and Leya Tauber
Salomon, Emunah, and Sarah Hanono
Eli, Chloe, Sabina and Valerie Gut

May the memories of Gidale “George” ז"ל continue to inspire us to acts of chesed and love as he so practiced each day of his life.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

WE THE NATION OF ISRAEL MOURN OUR BRETHREN
Our prayers are with the families of the soldiers and/or civilians killed as Israel continues Operation Iron Sword. (Source: Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs)

No new names were released this week

MENORAH'S DAILY MINYAN

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

ON ZOOM Friday: 8:00am | Sunday: 8:45am / 5:30pm | Monday-Thursday: 8:00am / 5:30pm
 Join Our Minyan on Zoom by clicking here

Already have the Zoom app installed? Meeting ID: 649 646 6938 | Passcode: 62075

Parashah Beshallach

10 Shvat 5785 • 8 February 2025
General Overview 

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

Sanctuary Flowers Are Sponsored 

Mark, Harrison and Dylan Steiner

in honor of 

Diane's Birthday

Kiddush Is Sponsored By

Mort Weinstein & Stacy Nerenstone
in celebration of the birth of their grandson,

Isadore Rye Cohen

​​​​​​​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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Meeting ID: 649 646 6938 / Passcode: 62075

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7: JNF DINNER (for those who previously registered)

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

5:30 pm – Kabbalat Shabbat Services (in-person only) 
5:51 pm – Shabbat Candle Lighting

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8: TU B'SHVAT SEDER!
10:00 am – Shabbat Services (in-person only)

10:00 am – Shabbat Kids Program (Olemberg Hall's Mommy & Me Room)

6:45 pm – Shabbat Ends

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9

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

5:30 pm – Minyan Services 

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10​​​​​​​

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

5:30 pm – Minyan Services

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

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11

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

5:30 pm – Minyan Services

7:00 pm – Rabbi's Challenge, Study Session w/ Rabbi Eliot Pearlson

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

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13

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, FEBRUARY 14

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

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

THIS SATURDAY MORNING:

Shep & Julie Edelstein in honor of the wedding of their son, Jared, to Danielle Trinkler!

Mort Weinstein & Stacy Nerenstone in honor of the birth of their grandson, Isadore Rye Cohen! 

Diane Steiner in honor of her birthday!

Baruch Dayan HaEmet

Our heartfelt condolences to the Lederman, Rub, Coers and Mandelbaum families on the passing of their beloved Basia Lederman ז"ל
wife of Dr. Bernardo Lederman
mother of Dr. Samuel (Karen) Lederman, Marta (Dr. Beny) Rub, and Sonia (John) Coers
grandmother of Michael, Remi, Jonathan, Drew, Daniel and Benjamin
sister of Lia (David) Mandelbaum

May the memories of Basia 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 soldiers and/or civilians killed as Israel continues Operation Iron Sword. (Source: Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs)

Nadav Cohen and Nachman Refael Ben Ami, both from the Golani Brigade's 51st Battalion, were killed when a crane in the separation area near the Israeli border collapsed due to high winds.
Sgt. Maj. (res.) Avraham Tzvi Tzivka Friedman, 43, of Kibbutz Ein HaNetziv 
Sgt. Maj. (res.) Ofer Yung, 39, of Tel Aviv 
1st Sgt. Liam Hazi, 20, of Rosh Ha’ayi

EXTENDED UNTIL MID-FEBRUARY

MENORAH'S DAILY MINYAN

 IN-PERSON (Main Building)

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

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

Parashah Va'era

25 Tevet 5785 • 25 January 2025
General Overview 

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

Sanctuary Flowers Is Sponsored By

Bertha Jove & Family

remembering beloved husband and father

Salomon Jove 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.

TOMORROW MORNING:
BROTHERS FOR LIFE GUEST SPEAKER DURING SHABBAT SERVICES  
Brothers for Life is a non-profit organization, created and run by injured Israeli veterans, which gives critical and immediate help to other injured Israeli combat veterans who sacrificed their lives for the safety of the Jewish people.

COME TRY THE CULINARY SKILLS OF OUR CONTESTANTS:
RABBI ELIOT PEARLSON
RABBI JOSH KUNIS
LEVENE / LIBERTY
DANIEL NAGLER
ANDREW SKYDELL
MARK STEINER

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 24

Minyan Breakfast Is Sponsored By Sponsored By Charles & Marta Waserstein remembering beloved mother Gitel Kesner ז"ל 

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

5:30 pm – Kabbalat Shabbat Services (in-person only) 
5:40 pm – Shabbat Candle Lighting

SATURDAY, JANUARY 25: CHOLENT COOK-OFF & KIDS SUPER SPORTS!
10:00 am – Shabbat Services (in-person only)

10:00 am – Shabbat Kids Program (Olemberg Hall's Mommy & Me Room)

6:35 pm – Shabbat Ends

SUNDAY, JANUARY 26

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

5:30 pm – Minyan Services 

MONDAY, JANUARY 27

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

11:00 am – Lerman Group Goes to "The Road to Auschwitz" (see flier below)

5:30 pm – Minyan Services

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

TUESDAY, JANUARY 28

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

5:30 pm – Minyan Services

7:00 pm – Rabbi's Challenge, Study Session w/ Rabbi Eliot Pearlson

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29
8:00 am – Minyan Services (also in-person)
12:00 pm – Lunch & Learn w/ Rabbi Eliot Pearlson
5:30 pm – Minyan Services

THURSDAY, JANUARY 30

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 31

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

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

THIS MONDAY:

SAVE THE DATE: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2025

TU B’SHVAT SEDER LED BY RABBI JOSH & AHUVA FRANCO 
Join us for a festive meal and ceremony that celebrates the holiday of Tu B’Shvat, the New Year of Trees. A time to reflect on our relationship with nature and fruit trees, and to envision ourselves as partners in healing and cultivating the natural world. The Seder will take place in Olemberg Hall, immediately after Shabbat Services, followed by an Israeli-themed kiddush lunch! 

Adam & Judy Schlesinger in honor of the birth of grandson, Asher Mori Cardin!

Gilbert Squires for being featured in WLRN's Ante Usted, hosted by Ana Fernández. Ante Usted is a Spanish-language program dedicated to the discussion of topics related to criminal justice, consumer protection, and other issues related to the judicial system. Watch the live stream this Sunday at 3:30pm at https://www.wlrn.org/television

WE THE NATION OF ISRAEL MOURN OUR BRETHREN
Our prayers are with the families of the soldiers and civilians killed as Israel continues Operation Iron Sword. (Source: Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs)

Sgt. 1st Class (res.) Eviatar Ben Yehuda, 31, of Nitzan

IDF Staff Sgt. Oron Shaul, who was killed and captured by the Hamas terror group in 2014, was laid to rest on Monday after his remains were recovered from the Gaza Strip.

EXTENDED UNTIL MID-FEBRUARY

MENORAH'S DAILY MINYAN

 IN-PERSON (Main Building)

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

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

Parashah Vayechi

11 Tevet 5785 • 11 January 2025
General Overview 

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

Sanctuary Flowers & Kiddush Are Sponsored By

The Mitrani-Buchman Family
in honor of Elias' (Lilo) 80th 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.
Already have the Zoom app installed on your device?
Meeting ID: 649 646 6938 / Passcode: 62075

FRIDAY, JANUARY 10

Positive Thoughts and Torah Message Are Sponsored By Steven, Helen and Michele Weissman remembering their beloved daughter and sister, Sarah Weissman ז"ל 

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

5:30 pm – Shabbat Candle Lighting

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

SATURDAY, JANUARY 11: WELCOME ISRAEL BONDS GUEST SPEAKER
10:00 am – Shabbat Services (in-person only)

10:00 am – Shabbat Kids Program (Olemberg Hall's Mommy & Me Room)

6:25 pm – Shabbat Ends

SUNDAY, JANUARY 12

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

5:30 pm – Minyan Services 

MONDAY, JANUARY 13

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

5:30 pm – Minyan Services

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

TUESDAY, JANUARY 14

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

5:30 pm – Minyan Services

7:00 pm – Rabbi's Challenge, Study Session w/ Rabbi Eliot Pearlson

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15
8:00 am – Minyan Services (also in-person)
12:00 pm – Lunch & Learn w/ Rabbi Eliot Pearlson
5:30 pm – Minyan Services

THURSDAY, JANUARY 16

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

7:00 pm – ISHA Bible Study w/ Ahuva Retter Franco 

FRIDAY, JANUARY 17

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

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

SAVE THE DATES

SATURDAY, JANUARY 25, 2025
BROTHERS FOR LIFE GUEST SPEAKER DURING SERVICES  
& KIDS SUPERS SPORTS SHABBAT FOLLOWED BY CHOLENT COOK-OFF 

Brothers for Life is a non-profit organization, created and run by injured Israeli veterans, which gives critical and immediate help to other injured Israeli combat veterans who sacrificed their lives for the safety of the Jewish people.

Cholent Cook–Off: Jewish tradition does not allow cooking on Shabbat unless the food was put up to cook on Friday. Cholent is a slow-cooked stew prepared on Friday and traditionally eaten for Saturday lunch. ABOUT THE COOK-OFF We will have different members participate with their special recipe, with all the prep at Olemberg Hall on by Friday, January 24; tasting and voting will take place on Saturday, January 25. 

Kids Super Sports Shabbat w/ Coach Alonzo & Rabbi Josh: Capture the Torah, Flag Football & Tug-of-War Tournament! For ages 3-14 (different activities for different ages) 

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY  7, 2025
JNF & TEMPLE MENORAH’S SHABBAT DINNER FEATURING COL. RICHARD KEMP
Colonel Kemp, a decorated military leader with 30 years of experience in some of the world’s most dangerous conflict zones, will reveal the truth behind Israel’s portrayal in the media. Drawing from his deep expertise in counterterrorism, Kemp will expose how distorted narratives are impacting Israel’s reputation on the global stage.

Registration and Sponsorship Opportunities Available: jnf.org/miamiunity

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2025
TU B’SHVAT SEDER LED BY RABBI JOSH & AHUVA FRANCO 
Join us for a festive meal and ceremony that celebrates the holiday of Tu B’Shvat, the New Year of Trees. A time to reflect on our relationship with nature and fruit trees, and to envision ourselves as partners in healing and cultivating the natural world. The Seder will take place in Olemberg Hall, immediately after Shabbat Services, followed by an Israeli-themed kiddush lunch! 

DELIVERY: 
WINE (twice a year; Passover and High Holidays)
- orders must be received by Mar 24, 2025 for delivery in Apr 2025

OLIVE OIL AND WHISKY  (once a year; Chanukah)
- orders after Oct 31, 2024 will be delivered in Dec 2025

Elias Mitrani in honor of his 80th birthday! 
Polly Buck and Miriam Bimblich in honor of their birthdays! 
Jacobo & Raquel Epelbaum and Naum Lusky in honor of the birth of a great-grandchild, Noa, daughter of Mike & Erika Bernhard! Mazal Tov to grandparents, Eddie & Becky Lusky!

WE THE NATION OF ISRAEL MOURN OUR BRETHREN
Our prayers are with the families of the soldiers and civilians killed as Israel continues Operation Iron Sword. (Source: Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs)

1st Sgt. Nevo Fisher, 20, of Bruchin 
1st Sgt. Matityahu Ya’akov Perel, 22, of Beit El 
1st Sgt. Kenew Kasa, 22, of Beit Shemesh 
1st Sgt. Ido Samiach, 20, of Ganei Tikva 
Cpt. Eitan Israel Shiknazi, 24, of Eli 
Maj. Dvir Zion Revah, 28, of Jerusalem 

Hostages Bodies Recovered From A Hamas Tunnel:
The IDF announced that the bodies of father and son, Youssef and Hamza (age 2) Ziyadne, who were kidnapped on October 7 and previously believed to be among the 
living hostages. Ziyadne, an Israeli Bedouin and father of 19, was abducted with three of his children. Two of whom, Bilal and Aisha, were released during the ceasefire agreement in November 2023. 

Victims of January 6 Terrorist Attack on Route 55:
Palestinian terrorists armed with assault rifles opened fire on two cars and a bus, killing sisters-in-law Aliza Raiz, 70, and Rachel Cohen, 73, as well as Elad Winkelstein (35). Eight others were wounded in the attack.

DON'T MISS THIS IMPORTANT EXHIBITION:
(available until January 31)